Title: The Kiss QuotientGenre: Contemporary
Series: The Kiss Quotient #1
Audiobook, Unabridged
Publication: June 5, 2018 by Dreamscape
Source: Personal Library
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Stella Lane thinks math is the only thing that unites the universe. She comes up with algorithms to predict customer purchases — a job that has given her more money than she knows what to do with, and way less experience in the dating department than the average thirty-year-old.
It doesn't help that Stella has Asperger's and French kissing reminds her of a shark getting its teeth cleaned by pilot fish. Her conclusion: she needs lots of practice — with a professional. Which is why she hires escort Michael Phan. The Vietnamese and Swedish stunner can't afford to turn down Stella's offer, and agrees to help her check off all the boxes on her lesson plan — from foreplay to more-than-missionary position...
Before long, Stella not only learns to appreciate his kisses, but to crave all the other things he's making her feel. Soon, their no-nonsense partnership starts making a strange kind of sense. And the pattern that emerges will convince Stella that love is the best kind of logic...
I’ve had The Kiss Quotient on my TBR list since it’s made
its way around the blogsphere years ago. I’m not a big romance reader but it’s
certainly a genre I want to read more of, and I thought there’s no time like
the present to start now. Bonus its by a Vietnamese author. Which is cool, of course, but at the end of the day I’m just looking
for a good story and good writing. I honestly feel the whole “need” for more diverse writer and
representation is getting tiring and old. Can’t we just read a book because it
SOUNDS GOOD? People check it off their list to meet a requirement or something.
It’s silly. And when it becomes required reading, then you know it anit fun
anymore.
The Kiss Quotient was inspired by the author, Hoang’s own
journey with autism. Which from what I know is far
and few in the romance/general book category…I was intrigued. Stella, our main heroine
is 30-years-old and has never been in a real relationship. But like most things
in her life, it can be learned. So, she thinks. Which is where Michael comes
in. Michael is a for hire escort, and Stella has hired him to train her to be
better at sex and relationship.
I really like Stella and Michael. I thought they were
adorable together and loved how they brought out the best in one another (minus
the jealousy part lol). I also liked the supporting characters such as Quan and
Michael’s big family (5 sisters y'all!), a good support system while shining a
light on the importance of family. Hoang must be somewhat of a foodie too
because there were no short supply of Vietnamese cuisine popping up left and
right. It made me hungry! The writing was superb, which was no surprise and
kept me engaged throughout the entire book.
However, the story wasn’t unique as I'd hope. Its been done before in
Pretty Woman and The Wedding Date, I definitely kept getting the feeling as though I already read this story. And my only other critique is that the plot, while
plausible was not realistic. Michael was overly understanding when it came to
Stella, maybe too much since his younger cousin Khai is also autistic but in today’s
world, most people would condemn you for being ‘different’. They’re more likely
to comment, sneer and judge before lending a sympathetic ear. Horrible and as harsh as it may sound, it’s true.
Kind folks are out there and all but there are unfortunately more unkind than kind.
Overall I enjoyed The Kiss Quotient and am looking forward
to reading the companion novels! I should warn you, this book was way steamier
than I thought. Not for the faint of hearts!
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