Reviewed by Leigha on
A professional woman hires an escort to teach her about sex and relationships in this phenomenal adult romance.
Hoang's The Kiss Quotient is the best romance I've read in years. The main characters, Stella and Michael, bring something unique to the romance genre. Stella is a high functioning autistic! She's not a side or stereotypical character, but the 👏 LEAD 👏 character in this romance. Michael is a dreamy biracial escort! He's not a side character or the comic relief, but the 👏 LOVE 👏 interest to Stella in this romance.
While successful and brilliant, Stella struggles with confidence in the romance department. While passionate and loving, Michael struggles with financial issues and his own pride. Together the two of them embark on a sweet, romantic exploration of love. Their romance helps them grow as individuals in a genuine way. Sex is a major component to their relationship (duh, Michael IS an escort), and the author is explicit in her descriptions. Readers uninterested in explicit sex scenes be forewarned - you will read quite a bit in this book.
Not only does this book deliver amazing main characters, it immerses readers into a rich setting full of diversity. The secondary characters, especially Michael's family, are complex and layered. The setting, from the elite golf clubs to the dry cleaners, feel vibrant and real. Even the careers are something new and delightful to read - Michael and Stella's careers are just as much a part of the story as their personalities.
tl;dr A must read for contemporary romance fans interested in a genuine, steamy relationship between two uniquely wonderful characters.
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- 2 May, 2018: Reviewed