The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang From the author of The Bride Test comes a romance novel hailed as one of The Washington Posts 50 Notable Works of Fiction in 2018 and one of Amazons Top 100 Books of 2018!"This is such a fun read and its also quite original and sexy and sensitive."—Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author "Hoangs writing bursts from the page."—BuzzfeedA heartwarming and refreshing debut novel that proves one thing: theres not enough data in the world to predict what will make your heart tick.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 doesnt help that Stella has Aspergers 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 cant afford to turn down Stellas 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 crave all of the other things hes making her feel. 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... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Helen Hoang is that shy person who never talks. Until she does. And the worst things fly out of her mouth. She read her first romance novel in eighth grade and has been addicted ever since. In 2016, she was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in line with what was previously known as Aspergers Syndrome. Her journey inspired The Kiss Quotient. She currently lives in San Diego, California, with her husband, two kids, and pet fish. Review Praise for The Kiss Quotient"Hoangs witty debut proves that feelings are greater than numbers, no matter how you add things up."—People Magazine"With a deft hand, Hoang crafts an honest and thoughtful look at the challenges Stellas neuroatypicality poses while never losing sight of who Stella is as an individual, especially as her relationship with Michael evolves into something far beyond the scientific."—Harpers Bazaar"Helen Hoangs The Kiss Quotient is an absolute delight—charming, sexy, and centered on a protagonist you love rooting for."—Buzzfeed"Hoang writes Stella with insight and empathy."—The New York Times Book Review"Hoang does an amazing job of crafting a vividly romantic tale filled with depth, humor and a universal sense of humanity."—Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author"In just under 24 hours I devoured The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang and it was AWESOME. Adorable, sexy, smart. Exactly the book I wanted to read!"—Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author "Clever, sexy and a breath of fresh air! The Kiss Quotient is intoxicatingly witty and romantic!"—Lauren Blakely, New York Times bestselling author"I devoured The Kiss Quotient. Its one of the best books Ive read in a very long time. It has everything—its funny, sad, poignant and impossible to put down."—Christine Feehan, New York Times bestselling author "The Kiss Quotient is unexpected, unconventional and unputdownable. I loved it. Hoangs writing has a sharp, quirky, emotional edge that will resonate with anyone who has ever tried to navigate the complicated world of modern relationships. Opening this book is like setting a match to a handful of fireworks—lots of sparkle, heat and energy."—Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author "The Kiss Quotient had me under a spell the moment I met the hero. I was excited, in love, and couldnt wait to get back to this book every time life forced me to put it down. A rare and riveting love story."—Penelope Douglas, New York Times bestselling author"An unexpectedly sweet romance that left me with a huge smile on my face. I dare you not to fall in love with these two characters and their story. Helen Hoangs debut is quite simply delightful!"—Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author"The balance of humor, kindness, and honesty in The Kiss Quotient combined with the gentleness in Hoangs style of storytelling charmed and connected with me in a way no other book has done in a long time."—Book Riot"Hoang knocks it out of the park with this stellar debut about an autistic woman who takes a methodical approach to learning about sex and accidentally gets a lesson in love...Hoang gives [Stella] tremendous depth as a character, never reducing her to a walking diagnosis. The diverse cast and exceptional writing take this romance to the next level, and readers who see themselves in Stella will be ecstatic."—Publishers Weekly (starred)"Equal parts crackling love scenes and emotional, unflinchingly honest conversations, Hoangs debut is as effortlessly beautiful as one of Stellas favorite elegant math equations."—Entertainment Weekly"Compulsively readable."—Library Journal"Hoangs writing bursts from the page."—Buzzfeed"Hoang mixes sexy and tender with panache."—NPR.org"This is such a fun read and its also quite original and sexy and sensitive."—New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay"The Kiss Quotient is the perfect balm for any reading slump and a wonderful palate cleanser for the summer. It also might just be the best book you read all year."—Bookpage"A riveting, compulsively readable romance that brims with feeling and warmth."—Entertainment Weekly Review Quote Praise for The Kiss Quotient " The Kiss Quotient had me under a spell the moment I met the hero. I was excited, in love, and couldnt wait to get back to this book every time life forced me to put it down. A rare and riveting love story."--Penelope Douglass, New York Times bestselling author "An unexpectedly sweet erotic romance that left me with a huge smile on my face. I dare you not to fall in love with these two characters and their story. Helen Hoangs debut is quite simply delightful!"--Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author Description for Reading Group Guide 1. Prior to reading this book, how would you have imagined an autistic woman? How does Stella compare to this vision? 2. Stella was surprised when she heard her coworker Philip James had been asked out by their new intern. When it comes to heterosexual relationships, do you think men should be the initiators? What does it say about a woman if she asks out a man? 3. Does it surprise you to see an autistic person exploring a sexual relationship? If so, why? 4. With regards to autism, people are divided between using person-first language (i.e. "person with autism") and identity-first language (i.e. "autistic person"). One of the main arguments for person-first language is that it separates a person from their mental disorders. Many autistic people, on the other hand, prefer identity-first language because they believe autism is an intrinsic part of who they are and have no wish for a "cure." Which do you think is right? Do you think it can depend on each persons individual circumstances and preferences? How did you feel when Stella tried to make herself fresh and fantastic? Why did you feel that way? 5. What do you think of a man with Michaels Friday night profession? How does that compare to your impression of a woman with that profession? If gender makes a difference, why is that? 6. How does Michaels daytime profession affect his attractiveness? 7. Throughout the book, Michael worries hes inherited his fathers "badness," that it was passed down in his blood. Do you think this is illogical? Are you able to empathize with him? If so, how? 8. Is love alone enough? Can people with different cultures, education levels, and wealth be together in the long run? How can they make it work? Excerpt from Book ***This excerpt is from an advance uncorrected copy proof*** Copyright Details ISBN0451490800 Author Helen Hoang Short Title KISS QUOTIENT Pages 352 Language English ISBN-10 0451490800 ISBN-13 9780451490803 Format Paperback DEWEY 813.6 Year 2018 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2018-06-05 NZ Release Date 2018-06-05 US Release Date 2018-06-05 Publication Date 2018-06-05 UK Release Date 2018-06-05 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S. Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:118157758;

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