The dangling mystery of Michael’s past – only revealed at the climax – is actually kind of annoying, though.
And, I must say, this dedication to description extends to the sexy fun times Michael and Stella have together. From the texture of Michael’s jacket to the sound of a nightclub, Hoang paints a really vivid portrait for the reader. Stella is hypersensitive, to smells and touch and sound, which means Hoang’s writing is really rich in descriptive detail that goes beyond the visual. It’s a perfect step up from your penny Harlequins about princes and pirates, without the ick factor of a Fifty Shades. I think Hoang nailed the balance between romance (i.e., sexy times) and plot, which made it all the more enjoyable to read.
The Kiss Quotient is effectively a gender-bending Pretty Woman, and it makes for a surprisingly sweet and romantic story – the perfect blend of endearing and sexy, a combination that’s difficult to get right. But aside from that, he also has interests (martial arts), a day job (at his mother’s dry-cleaner), and a family he loves more than anything. He has A PAST (which is alluded to, lots, before it finally comes out). Michael isn’t the kind of two-dimensional manic pixie dream boy we’ve become all-too-accustomed too. But, she figures she lacks practice, and what’s the most rational way to go about improving her skills (social and… otherwise)? Hire an escort, of course! She hires Michael, a gorgeous escort she finds online, to teach her how to date and fuck with the best of them. Her previous experiences have been decidedly lackluster.
Stella isn’t particularly fussed on men and dating. Cue inciting incident: her parents tell her they want grandchildren, ASAP, and they think it would be good for her to start dating – specifically, dating Philip, the office lech. Meet Stella: our protagonist, a successful woman who loves her work as an econometrician and is generally happy with her life. (Of course this is an affiliate link, but all that means is I’ll get some change in my tip jar at no extra cost to you!)
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