Oops, I Kissed Him Again: a quick small town romance

Oops, I Kissed Him Again is the first book in the Maple Creek Romantic Comedy series by Cindy Ray Hall. When Chief of Police Will Vance pulls over the sassy Layla for speeding again, he didn't expect her to kiss him and announce their engagement. He also wasn’t expecting the fireworks he felt in the kiss. Neither did Layla. She is determined to keep her matchmaking mother off her back that she creates a fake relationship with Will and begs him to play along for now. With a string of robberies terrorizing the businesses in town which hits closer to home when Layla’s flower shop is hit. Adding to Layla’s troubles is that the creepy guy will not leave Layla alone. Will her impulsive kiss and fake relationship backfire? 

With a title like Oops, I Kissed Him Again, I expected a fun, cute and witty romance. However, from the opening page to the final chapter, I was confused. Layla is completely unlikeable and acted like an uncaring teen despite being a business owner in town. I saw who was behind the robberies in town from a mile away. It is very short, about nine chapters. It is certainly not enough time to establish and develop the characters, the conflict and the resolution. It all happened so fast that I closed the book with dissatisfaction. I did not care for Layla, for Will or their romance. The mystery was lackluster. I did not enjoy this story and I will not continue this series, I do not recommend Oops, I Kissed Him Again. 

Oops, I Kissed Him Again is available in paperback, eBook and audiobook