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The Kiss Quotient (The Kiss Quotient, #1)

Helen Hoang

Start date: September 2, 2019

Finish date: September 29, 2019

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The Kiss Quotient
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Jun 23, 2019 Stacey rated it really liked it

This is a hot read. Not quite erotica, but plenty of expicit scenes. Stella is inexperienced in the romantic department and she calls upon the experince of a male escort, Michael. Even though the explicit scenes are memorable they don't overshadow Stella's difficulty with Asperger's syndrome. I like how this was woven into the novel making it a tender read where you feel something for the characters, not a disconnected raunchy one.

Like any good novel knowing the characters is the best part. Mich ...more

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Jun 14, 2018 Nikki rated it it was amazing

Shelves: audio, racial-ethnic-diversity

My favorite kind of romance novel is one that makes my cheeks hurt from all the smiling I do while reading it. This was one of those novels! Definitely one of my favorite books of the year! Real review to come!

**EDIT 01/05/19**

You can find more of my reviews here at my blog: Take Me Away...

I was a bit late to the party on this one since its an adult title, but as soon as the reviews started coming in about how amazing it was and how sweet, I KNEW I had to get my hands on it. And I'm so glad I My favorite kind of romance novel is one that makes my cheeks hurt from all the smiling I do while reading it. This was one of those novels! Definitely one of my favorite books of the year! Real review to come!

**EDIT 01/05/19**

You can find more of my reviews here at my blog: Take Me Away...

I was a bit late to the party on this one since its an adult title, but as soon as the reviews started coming in about how amazing it was and how sweet, I KNEW I had to get my hands on it. And I'm so glad I did!
Stella is not one for romance. She thinks math is the only thing in the universe that makes things right. Her mom is pressuring her to get a boyfriend (or something) and she hates not giving her what she wants. But her Asperger's creates different problems (like French kissing). So she calls on a pro. Enter Michael. But before she knows it, Stella begins to find that Michael's lessons are too good and maybe she should try to convince him to stay around.
Starting with the characters, Michael was amazing. I loved how sweet he was to Stella and how understanding he was. And Stella was an amazing character as well. She was so intuitive and well written. And of course that means the two of them together were gold. And let's not forget the spice level of this off the charts! Those lessons were a lot more spicy than I was expecting and I hope there's more in the next book of the series.
And then there was the writing style. I found myself getting lost in Hoang's words. I found myself not wanting to stop listening to this. I listened to it everywhere, including at work..... In a crowded workroom. (I had to fan my face a few times and turn the volume down, but it was TOTES worth it!) Hoang has a way with words that will make you put everything else on hold. Or she definitely did for me. And I can't wait to see what else she comes up with.
As for the plot, it was a contemp romance so it was a bit predictable. It fit directly with the romance troupes, but still was unique enough to keep me entertained. And being able to see from both of their POV's was such a nice touch. It was great to be able to know what they both were thinking. It was a great, quick read.
I really love seeing this diverse romance getting so much warranted attention. A great writing style, a great plot, and great characters all make for a great contemporary romance. After getting so lost in this one, I can't wait to see what Hoang does with the rest of this series. ...more

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Nov 07, 2019 Summer rated it did not like it

Shelves: did-not-finish

I really wanted this book to be good, but it just...wasn't. The male lead's motivation makes no sense at all (the female lead is bordering on the edge of sex repulsed and that's attractive to him? Okay, creeper!), both leads are abandoning their characterization and principles left and right for mediocre sex that is neither well-written nor seems all that enjoyable to them, and the book is a good 100 pages longer than it needs to be. Off to the DNF shelf with you! ...more

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Dec 09, 2020 Wendy rated it really liked it

Shelves: 5000-2020, dec-20

I haven't read a good romance in quite awhile and I really enjoyed The Kiss Quotient.
Hot and steamy! ...more

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May 20, 2019 Sarah Suzy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2019-reads

4 1/2 Stars for sure and maybe a bit more. Total change of pace for me but oh what fun! Stella and Michael! I’m a fan!

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Jul 23, 2018 Melissa Rochelle rated it liked it

Shelves: arc, read-2018

WHOA! This is a whole lot spicier than I was expecting -- made for a very uncomfortable reading experience when smushed between two 50-something year old dudes on an airplane. HOWEVER, my expectations for a light-romance does not mean this disappointed.

This is a fun, contemporary romance with wonderfully unique characters. It follows the traditional romance plotting, but includes a non-white romantic interest and a nontraditional leading lady. I really loved it.

If you like Sarah MacLean - read ...more

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Dec 11, 2018 Booknblues rated it liked it

Shelves: contemporary-fiction, romance, geek-read

I used to read romance novels quite a bit, well medieval romances to be specific and sometimes western, but it has been some time. I picked up Helen Hoang's The Kiss Quotient, because it sounded cute and light and definitely a bit geek and that suited me to a tee. I would describe it as Romantic Geek Soft Porn.

The idea is cute and that is what I was attracted to. A successful young woman with Asperger's syndrome wants to learn all the ins and outs of a relationship so she hires an escort to ins ...more

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