Candy Apple Kisses by Amy Clipston is a delightful friends-to-more contemporary romance. Emily and Jake team up to overcome business problems and relational drama in this fall-themed love story.
Main Themes
Emily jumps at the chance to temporarily move back to Splendid Lake to help her best-friend-since-high-school save his family’s floundering orchard. When she learns he broke up with his previous girlfriend, she wonders if this is finally her chance to have a deeper relationship with the only guy she’s ever truly loved.
Main themes include forgiveness, standing up for what is right, not giving up, nurturing unique gifts, and returning home.
There are some great plot twists that added some extra spice and emotional depth to take this classic Hallmark story to the next level. But unlike the classics, this novel has more than one kiss 🙂
Faith Elements
Faith is not explicitly mentioned in Candy Apple Kisses, although all the romantic ideals are consistent with biblical values.
Family Friendly Considerations
The plot is very clean, although some of the kisses are lengthy and detailed, knocking this novel up to a low spice rating. Emily is still working through the grief from losing her parents, and Jake is dealing with his dad’s disappointment and his controlling ex who is unwilling to admit their relationship is over.
Interested in Similar Reads?
If you enjoy Hallmark-style novels, you might want to check out these as well!
- Chapter One Again by Keelia Clarkson
- A Brewed Awakening by Pepper Basham
- More than Friends by Denise Hunter
- Harbor Point by Irene Hannon
