title: Kiss: A Girl's Guide to Puckering Up
author: Erin E. Conley
description: <DIV>2011 ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Award<BR></DIV>
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  “Hush, Anna.” Conlan’s arms slid around her,  
  drawing her tight against him just  
  as she had wanted. “For once in your life,  
  just hush.”
  
  His mouth came down on hers. He was not harsh, but he was insistent, his lips
  opening over hers, his tongue seeking entrance. She opened for him, letting
  him in, meeting him eagerly.
  
  Oh, yes, this was what she longed for. That sensation of every rational
  thought flying out of her, of falling down into pure, hot need.
  
  His hand slid down her back as their kiss deepened, and his coat fell away
  from her shoulders. The cold air washed over her, but she only felt it for an
  instant before it was replaced with his heat. He wanted her. Not the image of
  her, the earl’s fine, pretty daughter, but her.
  
  “I don’t want to need you,” he said fiercely.
  
  “I don’t want to need you, either,” she whispered. Her head fell back against
  the wall. She closed her eyes tightly, reveling in the glorious pleasure of
  his touch. “But I fear I do. Oh curse 