Trey glanced past her seeing that Mamma Lou had turned to leave. He quickly grabbed Kenya, switched their positions and kissed her, pinning her against the doorframe. To both their surprise she readily melted into his arms. It lasted only seconds, but Kenya was certain he had rattled her brains.
His strong arms encircled her, pulling her close. Her mouth open to him and he entered, penetrating deep. His tongue thrust repeatedly, sending tingles along every nerve ending in her body. She felt, and readily accepted his weight pressed against her. He was hard. She pushed away from the frame desperate to get closer to him, to feel more of him. The kiss deepened as they entered a solitary world, were only the two of them existed. It was easy, natural, as if they’d been kissing forever. ~ excerpt from Love Me Now (November 2009)
There are regular kisses, wet kisses, sloppy kisses, tender kisses and even punishing kisses. But nothing compares to the mind-blowing, knee-weakening, smack your momma “best kiss.” A best kiss is a work of art and it only happens when the chemistry is just right. It’s never done on purpose. It’s purely unintentional. But when it happens, it’s unmistakable. It’s sensuous, passionate, and you know without a doubt that what you’re experiencing will stay with you forever.
As a romance writer I like to think that I know a thing or two about the best kiss. After all, the characters I write about in my books are always experiencing it. It’s more than the placement of hands or the tilt of the head. It’s about chemistry, passion and the all important afterglow.
The chemistry of the best kiss happens well before two people touch lips. It’s the intense feeling that draws them together in the first place. It’s a connection. After that, lips touch with longing, rapture, arousal and desire erupts as your senses shatter. That’s passion. Then there’s the afterglow. You look into each other’s eyes knowing that you’d just experienced the best kiss ever. The feeling is instant.
By far my best kiss took place on June 12th 1986. I was on the dance floor with a man I’d just met. We connected. We were dancing to Earth Wind & Fire’s Reasons. He kissed me. That one kiss changed the direction of my life. The next year we got married. That was 22 years ago and that best kiss is exactly the same since that day.
Here’s my movie best kiss list, what’s yours?
Best Movie Kiss – Love Jones
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About the author
National best-selling author, Celeste O. Norfleet, was a late bloomer to romance. But as soon as she picked up her first romance novel, she was hooked. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Celeste is a graduate of Moore College of Art & Design. An art director and graphic designer for many years, Celeste now devotes all of her time to writing and creating romance letting her artistic imagination flow through the computer keys. Her romance novels, realistic with a touch of humor, depict strong sexy characters with unpredictable plots and exciting storylines. Her young adult novels delve into dramatic fiction, reflecting current issues facing African-American teens. Celeste currently writes for Harlequin’s Kimani Press Arabesque, Kimani Romance and Kimani Press TRU (young adult) lines. Celeste lives in Virginia with her husband and two teenagers.
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Synopsis – When It Feels So Right
It’s first class all the way for Joanna Butler when she’s chosen to ghostwrite the memoirs of a powerful oil tycoon and his family. Until she arrives in Alaska and meets her literary subjects. Public relations director and the scion’s grandson, Andre Buchanan, is one person who doesn’t look happy to see her. But goodness, is he gorgeous when he’s angry….
Determined to keep his family’s skeletons in the closet where they belong, Andre isn’t prepared for his reaction to the stunning writer. And when a night on a secluded island explodes in passion, he’s ready to break every rule to be with Joanna. But mixing business with pleasure can be dangerous…especially as long-hidden secrets come to light. Secrets that could destroy Andre’s world…and a love that feels so right.
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Synopsis – Love Me Now
Trey Evans has zero interest in becoming Mamma Lou’s next matchmaking “victim.” The single life suits him just fine, at least until he meets fashion designer Kenya Whitaker. She’s talented, smart, savvy—everything he wants in a woman in one irresistibly sexy package.
All Kenya wants from Trey is payback for stealing her father’s company. The charming, ambitious businessman is known for getting his way. But Kenya has some tricks of her own, and she intends to use them to capture Trey’s heart—and then break it. Yet when her scheme starts to work a little too well, will winning this battle of wits be worth losing something far more precious?
Best Movie Kiss – Love and Basketball
Ooh, another Mamma Lou book. Adding it to the TBR list.
I’m with Wanda. L&B is my favorite movie.
Best Movie Kiss – Five Heart Beats.. as Eddie was singing “A Heart is a House of Love” and the girl fainted.
Priceless… then Love Jones
That was definitely priceless and The Five Heartbeats is one of my all-time favorite movies!
I love that scene!!!! That was one of the funniest parts of that movie. She talked so much junk ’til Eddie had to break it down to her.
Very romantic, Celeste!
Yes it was, wasn’t it Gwyneth? I am just overwhelmed by the success of this tour, and it’s only 4 days into a 14 day tour. There are so many comments I’m not going to respond to each one individually, but I want to thank EVERYONE for stopping by supporting these authors and sharing your stories. I look forward to seeing you all and hearing more of your stories during the rest of this tour.
Winners for this week will all be chosen at the end of the week.
Hi C:
Ooooh, I love a mix of wet & sloppy kissess. It’s enough to drop a woman to her knees – LOL!!
My Best Movie Kiss was Jason’s Lyrics. All I can say is – WOW!!.
Great post, Lady
Now I love a kiss that can bring me to my knees, but I don’t know if I like the wet and sloppy kisses! LOL I don’t want to have to dry my face off after a kiss! ROFLMBO!!! Other than the movies already listed, I can’t think of any others that include a hot kiss.
Now I have a question for you all. Do you remember your best kiss? Share, share! LOL I definitely remember mine. :::fanning myself::: And that’s all I’m gonna say. :::big grin:::
I agree with all of the kisses you’ve mentioned Ladies…another best movie kiss for me is Brown Sugar the night BEFORE the wedding against that bookshelf! whew…HOT!
Can’t wait to read your next book…all of you ladies keep me feenin for more!!! Again, please keep writing so I can keep reading!
~Venus~
Yowza! lol!
ummmm….of course it’s hard for me to think of one off the top of my head….
The Notebook….kiss in the rain
Pretty Woman…kiss at the end
Officer and a Gentleman…kiss at the end
Out of Sight…kiss in the tub
Two Can Play That Game…kiss at the end in the club
Great Best Kisses!
More of my “best kiss” favorites are – Brown Sugar, Lake House, Love & Basketball, Jason’s Lyric, Meet Joe Black and Best Man.
Great post. I can’t wait until the new book comes out!
I have to go with Seven Pounds for the best kiss when Will and Rosario are in the side garage.
I am with Love Jones. My husband runs wen I pull this DVD out, which is often.
“Let me tell you somethin’. This here, right now, at this very moment, is all that matters to me. I love you. That’s urgent like a mother*&^%$. ”
He had me from the beginning of the movie…but that end kiss, under the bridge, rain falling in the background, when he said those words…
forgot to mention I am a member of LLL&B
Lashonda….you are sooooo right…that scene, MY FAVORITE!!!!!
The Movie I choose is The Wood with Omar Epps and Sanaa Lathan. Omar’s first love was Sanaa. I love how in The Wood you saw their growing stages, from friends to something more. Not matter how much he dated he still compared other girls to “Alesha”. When they danced at the end of the wedding ceremony and he kissed her it was beautiful. I am a member of LLL&B
i am going to have to go with Love and Basketball.
But I view the other movies since they also sound interesting.
I am so looking forward to Love Me Now. And I see I will end to keep my fan and glass of ice water handy.
I am a member of LLL&B
Take care
Beverly
My choice wasn’t a movie but a soap opera. Days of our lives. When Bo drove his motorcycle to Bonnie Tyler’s Holding Out For a Hero and showed up at the last minute to stop Hope’s wedding. When she ran to him and the kiss they shared….*sigh*
Then after that-Love Jones.
My favorite movie kiss is Love and Basketball. My favorite movie.
My favorite is the kiss at the end of Pretty Woman.
Hi Celeste,
That was so nice your best kiss:
Here’s my movie best kiss list, what’s yours?
I have so many that when I saw the kiss all I could do was just DAMN………..
This Christmas
An Officer and Gentlemen
Pretty Woman
Dirty Dancing
The Best Man
The Wood
Love and Basketball
Love Jones
I am part of the LL&B GROUP………………
Smooches
Louise
The best kiss for me was a TV show, A Different World, when Dawayne stop Whitney from marrying the congressmen/senator, I hope you all remember the whole episode. It was soo touching.
Yes yes! Love that episode!
Eddie’s kiss in The Five Heartbeats is my favorite! I’ve played that scene over and over.
Celeste, that kiss scene from your upcoming book is AWESOME! Congratulations on its release in November! I have not read any of your books to date. Please don’t feel bad, because my preference is contemporary and classic literature. But, I do enjoy romances when I have a chance to read them. I plan to check out “Love Me Now” in November!
You ask, “Here’s my movie best kiss list, what’s yours?”
I thought kisses and love scenes between Sanaa Lathan and Simon Baker in “Something New” were great and were a combination of — regular, wet, sloppy, tender, and “I cannot get enough of you” — kisses to suit anyone’s preference in passion!
“Let me tell you somethin’. This here, right now, at this very moment, is all that matters to me. I love you. That’s urgent like a mother*&^%$. ”
Lashonda,
I love that line. By far one of the best. If not THE BEST since everyone agrees.
Besides Love Jones and The Notebook (another rain scene), one that always gets me and it is one of my favorite movies as well – Never Been Kissed. I can’t quote it direct but “sorry I’m late seems like it took me forever. I know what you mean”. I cry at the end of the movie.
Member of LL&B GROUP.
Love Jones is the movie I would choose as the best kiss too. I enjoyed your blog post.
What I do not like is a wet and sloppy kiss……..Nasty
One of my favorite kiss scenes came from an independent BET movie, “masquerade”. The final scene at the end when Cress Williams and Joi (cant think of her name right at this minute) kiss was breath-taking. Now that I think about it their first kiss was awesome as well. He’s going out the door, stops, turns around and plants one on her. Loved it and love Cress Williams.
The Notebook is high on my list and also the kiss at the end of Never Been KIssed.