The Kiss Quotient
(Sprache: Englisch)
A heartwarming and refreshing novel that proves one thing: There's 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...
Stella Lane thinks math is the only thing that unites the universe. She comes up with algorithms to predict...
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A heartwarming and refreshing novel that proves one thing: There's 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 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 he agrees to help her check off all the boxes on her lesson plan-from foreplay to more-than-missionary position….
Before long, Stella learns not only to appreciate his kisses, but also to crave all of the other things he's 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….
Story Locale: San Francisco, CA
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***This excerpt is from an advance uncorrected copy proof*** Copyright © 2018 Helen HoangChapter 1
I know you hate surprises, Stella. In the interests of communicating our expectations and providing you a reasonable timeline, you should know we re ready for grandchildren.
Stella Lane s gaze jumped from her breakfast up to her mother s gracefully aging face. A subtle application of makeup drew attention to battle-ready, coffee-colored eyes. That boded ill for Stella. When her mother got something into her mind, she was like a honey badger with a vendetta pugnacious and tenacious, but without the snarling and fur.
I ll keep that in mind, Stella said.
Shock gave way to rapid-fire, panic-scrambled thoughts. Grandchildren meant babies. And diapers. Mountains of diapers. Exploding diapers. And babies cried, soul-grating banshee wails that even the best sound-canceling headphones couldn t buffer. How did they cry so long and hard when they were so little? Plus, babies meant husbands. Husbands meant boyfriends. Boyfriends meant dating. Dating meant sex. She shuddered.
You re thirty, Stella dear. We re concerned that you re still single. Have you tried Tinder?
She grabbed her water and gulped down a mouthful, accidentally swallowing an ice cube. After clearing her throat, she said, No. I haven t tried it.
The very thought of Tinder and the corresponding dating it aimed to deliver caused her to break out in a sweat. She hated everything about dating: the departure from her comfortable routine, the conversation that was by turns inane and baffling, and again, the sex . . .
I ve been offered a promotion, she said, hoping it would distract her mother.
Another one? her father asked, lowering his copy of the Wall Street Journal so his wire-framed glasses were visible. You were just promoted two quarters ago. That s phenomenal.
Stella perked up and scooted
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to the edge of her seat. Our newest client a large online vendor who shall remain nameless provided the most amazing datasets, and I get to play with them all day. I designed an algorithm to help with some of their purchase suggestions. Apparently, it s working better than expected.
When is the new promotion effective? her father asked.
Well . . . The hollandaise and egg yolk from her crabcakes Benedict had run together, and she attempted to separate the yellow liquids with the tip of her fork. I didn t accept the promotion. It was a principal econometrician position that would have had five direct reports beneath me and require much more client interaction. I just want to work on the data.
Her mother batted that statement away with a negligent wave of her hand. You re getting complacent, Stella. If you stop challenging yourself, you re not going to make any more improvement with your social skills. That reminds me, are there any coworkers at your company who you d like to date?
Her father set his newspaper down and folded his hands over his rounded belly. Yes, what about that one fellow, Philip James? When we met him at your last company get-together, he seemed nice enough.
Her mother s hands fluttered to her mouth like pigeons homing in on bread crumbs. Oh, why didn t I think of him? He was so polite. And easy on the eyes, too.
He s okay, I guess. Stella ran her fingertips over the condensation on her water glass. To be honest, she d considered Philip. He was conceited and abrasive, but he was a direct speaker. She really liked that in people. I think he has several personality disorders.&
When is the new promotion effective? her father asked.
Well . . . The hollandaise and egg yolk from her crabcakes Benedict had run together, and she attempted to separate the yellow liquids with the tip of her fork. I didn t accept the promotion. It was a principal econometrician position that would have had five direct reports beneath me and require much more client interaction. I just want to work on the data.
Her mother batted that statement away with a negligent wave of her hand. You re getting complacent, Stella. If you stop challenging yourself, you re not going to make any more improvement with your social skills. That reminds me, are there any coworkers at your company who you d like to date?
Her father set his newspaper down and folded his hands over his rounded belly. Yes, what about that one fellow, Philip James? When we met him at your last company get-together, he seemed nice enough.
Her mother s hands fluttered to her mouth like pigeons homing in on bread crumbs. Oh, why didn t I think of him? He was so polite. And easy on the eyes, too.
He s okay, I guess. Stella ran her fingertips over the condensation on her water glass. To be honest, she d considered Philip. He was conceited and abrasive, but he was a direct speaker. She really liked that in people. I think he has several personality disorders.&
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Autoren-Porträt von Helen Hoang
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 Asperger's syndrome. Her journey inspired The Kiss Quotient. She currently lives in San Diego, California, with her husband, two kids, and pet fish.
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- Autor: Helen Hoang
- 2021, 336 Seiten, Masse: 10,5 x 16,9 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Berkley
- ISBN-10: 0593337212
- ISBN-13: 9780593337219
- Erscheinungsdatum: 20.04.2021
Sprache:
Englisch
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Praise for The Kiss QuotientHoang s 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 Stella s 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. Harper s Bazaar
Helen Hoang s 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. It s one of the best books I ve read in a very long time. It has everything it s 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. Hoang s 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 couldn t wait to get back to this book every
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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 Hoang s 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 Hoang s 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, Hoang s debut is as effortlessly beautiful as one of Stella s favorite elegant math equations. Entertainment Weekly
Compulsively readable. Library Journal
Hoang s writing bursts from the page. Buzzfeed
Hoang mixes sexy and tender with panache. NPR.org
This is such a fun read and it's 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
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 Hoang s 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 Hoang s 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, Hoang s debut is as effortlessly beautiful as one of Stella s favorite elegant math equations. Entertainment Weekly
Compulsively readable. Library Journal
Hoang s writing bursts from the page. Buzzfeed
Hoang mixes sexy and tender with panache. NPR.org
This is such a fun read and it's 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
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