Thank you for the opportunity to review this book. Unfortunately, I could not forge a connection to the characters or storyline, and could not complete the book. As a result, I am unable to feature a review on my blog or a tiger outlets at this time. Again, I appreciate the opportunity to meet this author’s work.

i'm definitely in the minority on this but this book just didn't do it for me! The conversations felt forced and the characters weren't as developed as I love in romances

Although it took awhile for me to fully immerse myself in this book, by half way through I really became hooked. This is was an interesting take on romance. I liked how Hoang creates a world centered around a character who has Asperger's. The story was real, honest, and downright precious!

The Kiss Quotient is a breath of fresh air. After reading hundreds and hundreds of romances, I’ll admit I search out those stories that will still make my toes curl and get me giddy for the process of two people falling in love. In The Kiss Quotient, some of the best tropes are here: lessons in seduction, diverse characters and cultures, escort. But the shining star here is the very real portrayal of a heroine on the Austism Spectrum. You see, Stella has Asperger’s, a social disorder that finds her in her element at work as a numbers wizard but completely out of her element with anything that comes close to dating or sex. And that right there is the magic: a heroine whose differences allow her to shine and in the process teach us all something about the search for love.

Stella is nothing if not goal-oriented. With the pressures of an overbearing mother, Stella decides to take the bull by the horns and seeks the help of Michael Phan, a Swedish Vietnamese male escort, for the source of all her knowledge on how to become good at the finer points of male/female interaction, namely how to behave properly and seductively so she can land a guy. It’s the main area of her life that is lacking, according to her parents, society, and, if she’s honest, herself.

But from the beginning, there’s something special between Stella and Michael, who are really more than business from the start. He’s not merely a male escort—in fact, he’s put his life on hold for those who depend on him, and he’s become disillusioned with the whole thing, until Stella. He’s patient and doesn’t put on a front with her. And in return, Stella’s blunt honesty becomes an openness with Michael. What follows is a lovely, refreshing contemporary romance that’s sexy and heartfelt. Best of all, Stella’s disorder doesn’t make her hard to relate to—if anything, it shows women everywhere what it’s like when women of any size, shape, struggle, or in between finds love. Stella’s Asperger’s has her feeling many of the same out of control feelings that we all feel when it comes to attraction, only heightened, and Michael is her perfect match. I love Helen Hoang’s unique perspective, and The Kiss Quotient is one of the best romances of 2018.

It was definitely cute, and I get the appeal. I think it might be a bit too much for me on the romance side, I usually don’t go for things this hardcore. I enjoyed it nonetheless.

A fun, sweet, sexy and sassy book. Perfect for our summer bookclub. Warning: It gets a little HOT!!!

The authors notes made it a 5 for me.

Thank you NetGalley for providing the ARC for this review.

I LOVE this book! I want MORE like it! As someone on the spectrum there is very little positive representation out there. Most books focus around a family member who is Autistic and the devastation is wreaks on the main character. This is a CELEBRATION of neurodiversity and manages to normalize the condition and make it part of the character's unique personality, not use it as an obstacle she has to overcome.

It is a true romance story about a neurodivergent woman and a neuronormal guy, it's an interracial romance (though you never find out what her ethnicity is, which is so COOL), and it's a realistic depiction of two people falling in love. I can't wait for book two! Horray Helen, please INSPIRE others to include autism in more fantastic fiction and not as the ugly elephant in the room.

THIS WAS SUCH AN ENJOYABLE BOOK TO READ! The disability representation, the (steamy) romance, the character development, the unique writing style, and the impeccably fast pacing. I really enjoyed diving into this one, and I absolutely cannot wait to read more from Helen Hoang!

This is a quirky love story brought to you from a completely different view. Snuggle in and enjoy this title that will make you think about your own experiences navigating love, life, and parents.

DNF at 25%.

I am sorry but I won't be reviewing this book because I did not finish it. I only got to 25% when I decided it was just not for me. It was too steamy, and I feel that everything I read until that point was about sex. We didn't get any other informations about characters, especially when it comes to male character.
However, since so many people seem to love this book I do believe there is more to the story then just sex and probably love that will develop, I just don't have motivation to continue reading.

Thank you so much for giving me a chance to read The Kiss Quotient and I am sorry for not liking it more.

This was a Fun, light read for the summer. I enjoyed it and would recommend it for an easy read to friends and family.

This steamy romance is exactly what the summer of 2018 needed. I am looking forward to discussing this book with my discussion group at the library. Everyone is going to love it!

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Looking for a book you can't put down? This is it! So, I love opening a book knowing nothing about it, having no expectations. I'd seen this recommended by author friends and bookstagrammers. If you'd asked me if I read romance, I would've said no. But apparently I do - and I LIKE it!
What a sweet, sensual, tender book. The characters are dear - I want to know them in real life. It's such a fun, sexy read - my husband liked it too. ;-) I can't wait for THE BRIDE TEST!

***This review originally appeared for RT BOOK REVIEWS***

Wealthy main character with intimacy issues? Check. Hooker with a heart of gold to turn them around? Check. Awkwardness and hot-for-teacher fantasy? Check and check. But this is where things you’ve seen before start to look very different. Hoang’s take on the Pretty Woman trope makes her heroine wealthy, emotionally awkward, sexually inexperienced, and – oh yeah—autistic. Her hero is half Swedish, half Vietnamese and one-hundred percent to die for. One of the reasons these two work so well together is that Michael is experienced in dealing with loved ones on the spectrum. He recognizes some of Stella’s coping mechanisms, respects them, and thinks about how he can be with her in ways that make her comfortable and happy. Surely this is a worthy goal for any romance hero! At first this is all part of a job, but soon, reaching and pleasing Stella becomes important to Michael in the way that pleasing the person you’re in love with becomes important to anyone. Stella and Michael together are simply delightful. The Kiss Quotient rings with authenticity and will be on every romance recommended reading list this summer.

SUMMARY: Stella is used to solving difficult problems, usually with math and computers. She knows that due to her autism she doesn’t do relationships the same way other people do, but she has solved this kind of problem before, and she’s a great student. All she needs is the right teacher. Michael has his own reasons for making money the old-fashioned way. Both Michael and Stella defy assumptions, family expectations, and their own insecurities to find their way to each other.

2.5 stars. There has been so much buzz surrounding The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang that I was really looking forward to reading it. Shortly after its publication, the movie rights were snapped up for this book, which has been described as heartwarming and charming. The main character, Stella Lane, is a single, quirky econometrician with Aspergers. I love reading books featuring quirky personalities such as The Rosie Project, Fangirl, and A Man Called Ove because they are just so inherently endearing. Unfortunately, The Kiss Quotient felt more like Elinor Oliphant meets Christian Grey. Not intending to sound prudish, but the copious Netflix & chill scenes were unnecessary, over the top, and honestly just muddled the charm of the book. Hoang, herself diagnosed with Aspergers, writes with a truly authentic voice, so I would definitely give her next book a read. Her characters are genuine: Stella is honest and unfiltered and looking for love. Michael Larsen, her “practice boyfriend“ is handsome and caring but toting a lot of baggage. Their romance is a light and fun summer read that could have easily been elevated to another level if only the author could have ratcheted down on the steam a shade or two...or maybe 50. Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC, all opinions are my own.

Review, Excerpt & Giveaway: THE KISS QUOTIENT by Helen Hoang https://wp.me/p3d0RZ-aKG
Publication Date: June 5, 2018
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4.5 Stars

Loved this book! THE KISS QUOTIENT is Helen Hoang’s Debut novel and left me with all the feels. It’s one of those books I want to pass on to all my girlfriends so I can to them talk about it. I just loved it! The characters, the storyline and the writing made this book unique and truly enjoyable. I’ll be following and adding this author to my buy list and recommending her to everyone. I recommend this book for contemporary romance lovers looking for a new author’s series to stalk with me and a great summer read.

*Review copy provided by Penguin in exchange for an honest review.

~*~*~*~

Kindle http://amzn.to/2Eu8vk7

This debut has gotten a lot of hype, and those always make me so nervous to read, but I finally gave in and tried it. I'm so glad I did!

THE KISS QUOTIENT is a gender-flipped PRETTY WOMAN, featuring a male escort and a successful, wealthy woman with high-functioning autism. I realize this doesn't sound like a very sexy premise, but it delivered one of the best erotic romances I've read in a while. (I'm classifying this as an erotic romance because the character development and story was centered around a sexual relationship, but don't let that scare you away! It was also one of the sweetest and insanely romantic romances I've read in ages.)

One of my sons is on the spectrum, so some aspects of the heroine's journey really resonated with me. While this may be considered the story's strength (it's an #ownvoices book), I also really, really loved the hero, too. (I dare any romance reader to read this and not fall for Michael. It's impossible!) Both characters were beautifully drawn, and while the editor in me wished for a stronger dark moment and ending, I was completely pulled into this story.

RATING: B+ (4½ stars)

Absolutely adored this story of an unconventional heroine falling in love. I identified so much with Stella and thought Michael was wonderful. Full review given during two podcast episodes about the book!

Incredibly fun, sexy, and heartfelt book. Not my usual cup of tea but utterly delightful all the same.

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel by Helen Hoang. It is light-hearted and a quick read while still maintaining substance and depth. It is rare to read the perspective of autism from a female point of view and this book had lots of quirky anecdotes and even a little romance thrown in. Would recommend for fans of Elinor Oliphant is Completely Fine and A Man Called Ove. While the writing is not on a par with either of those novels, the story is engaging and compelling and the character relatable, heart-warming and endearing