Questions About The Heart Principle (The Kiss Quotient, #3)

by Helen Hoang (Goodreads Author)

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Do I need to read these books in order? Because I am interested in all of them except the "kiss quotient" just sounds, eh "graphic" and that gives me PTSD soo....

Marie L Hi! The books work well as stand alones. In fact, in the second book the first book's main characters are only mentioned and "show up" once, if I reme…moreHi! The books work well as stand alones. In fact, in the second book the first book's main characters are only mentioned and "show up" once, if I remember correctly.
Btw, despite the first book's premise, it isn't any more graphic (or has more sex scenes) than the second one. It does have more scenes of a sexual nature, but they aren't graphic, more sensual/erotic/emotional. I don't know if that makes sense lol I don't want to spoil the book in case you change your mind. ;)
To me, who has next to no experience with people on the spectrum, it was very eye-opening to see someone's life on the spectrum from a female perspective - and I found it a gorgeous read overall. <3 (less)

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Is this the Quan's book?

Dabarai Yes, the author confirmed it on instagram.

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Did the plot of this book significantly change at some point? I read the author's note so I am aware how deeply personal this story was... but I seem to remember a totally different synopsis on GR. Like something about seducing Quan to protect an engagement?

Jaclyn S You aren't wrong. This was the original plot:

To most people, Quan Diep is nothing but a surly-looking, underachieving playboy. The problem is he’s not…moreYou aren't wrong. This was the original plot:

To most people, Quan Diep is nothing but a surly-looking, underachieving playboy. The problem is he’s not any of those things. And now that he’s the CEO of an up-and-coming retail business, he’s suddenly a “catch,” and the rich girls who never used to pay any attention to him are looking at him in a new way—especially Camilla, the girl who brushed him off many years ago.

Anna Sun dislikes Quan Diep almost as much as germy bathroom door handles. Or so she tells herself. She will never admit that she has a secret crush on him, especially because he only has eyes for her charismatic and newly engaged younger sister Camilla. Over the years, Anna has worked hard to overcome her OCD, but she’ll still need to find a way to bury her anxieties and seduce Quan so he doesn’t ruin her sister’s engagement, and with it, a crucial real estate development deal.

Slowly, Anna breaks down Quan’s dangerous and careless exterior while peeling off her own tough, protective shell. But when Quan discovers Anna’s true intentions, he’s forced to confront his own hurtful past and learn to forgive, while Anna must face her greatest challenge: truly opening herself up to love. (less)

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