Hurricane Kiss - Hardcover

"Hurricane Kiss is a beautifully woven story of love, secrets, and survival. I was captivated by Jillian's and River's stories and the way Blumenthal artfully unfolds their past secrets alongside the present danger of a category 5 hurricane. Fast-paced and emotional--I couldn't put it down." Jillian Cantor, author of "Margot" and "The Hours Count"

"Readers expecting a romance between Jillian and River will finally be satisfied, but the focus remains on the character development of the two teens. Exciting descriptions of the savage storm sustain the suspense nicely. A neatly wrought, effective survival tale." Kirkus Reviews, February 2, 2016

"A touching story mixed with breathtaking survival, the work was inspired by the author's real-life encounter with a terrifying story." School Library Journal, March 1, 2016

Hurricane Kiss is a beautifully woven story of love, secrets, and survival. I was captivated by Jillian s and River s stories and the way Blumenthal artfully unfolds their past secrets alongside the present danger of a category 5 hurricane. Fast-paced and emotional I couldn t put it down. Jillian Cantor, author of "Margot" and "The Hours Count"

"Readers won't be able to put this fast-paced novel down." Booklist, March 15, 2016

For sixteen-year-old Jillian McKay, the threat of Hurricane Danielle means a long car ride with her neighbors—including River Daughtry, the former star quarterback of Harrison High. The guy who was headed to glory until suddenly he disappeared to a West Texas juvenile detention center. Once cocky and flirtatious, he's now silent and angry. When their evacuation route is gridlocked, River is the first to recognize the danger they're in. Together he and Jillian set out to seek shelter in their abandoned high school. As they wait out the storm, they confront the past and realize survival is about more than just staying alive—it's about fighting for yourself.