Seventeen-year-old Jenny reluctantly trades her boombox for crickets one summer in 1986. Shipped down South to Alabama to stay with her estranged Aunt, Jenny expects boredom and dusty roads. But the sweltering heat simmers with hidden rhythms. Here, music spills from Ms. Betty's, the local jukejoint, fireflies dance in the twilight, and a handsome local boy, Andre, shows Jenny the soul of the South.
As Jenny dives into the pulsating world of the blues, a hidden talent stirs within her. But can a city girl truly find her voice in a place steeped in history and unspoken tensions? Between stolen kisses under the Spanish moss and whispered secrets of the past, Jenny grapples with newfound independence, a blossoming romance, and the legacy that binds her to this unfamiliar land.
Kiss Me is a coming-of-age story that celebrates the power of music, the sting of first love, and the journey of finding yourself, even in the most unexpected places.
