The Sum of All Kisses

by Julia Quinn

Overview

From Julia Quinn, the New York Times bestselling author of steamy historical romances, comes the third seductive installment of the Smythe-Smith Quartet, The Sum of All Kisses.

Sarah Pleinsworth can’t forgive Hugh Prentice for the duel he fought three years ago that nearly destroyed her family, sent her cousin fleeing, and left Hugh himself with a badly injured leg. That’s fine with Hugh, who can’t tolerate Sarah’s dramatic ways. But when the two are forced to spend a week together, they find that unexpected kisses, and mutual passion, may have the power to change both of their minds.

Written with Julia Quinn’s trademark style, The Sum of All Kisses is a witty and lighthearted Regency romance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062253965
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	10/29/2013
Series:	Smythe-Smith Quartet Series , #3
Edition description:	Large Print
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

#1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn began writing one month after graduating from college and, aside from a brief stint in medical school, she has been tapping away at her keyboard ever since. Her novels have been translated into 43 languages and are beloved the world over. A graduate of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, she lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest. 

Look for BRIDGERTON, based on her popular series of novels about the Bridgerton family, on Netflix.

Editorial Reviews

Quinn brings her signature style and wit to yet another late-Regency romance, with some character favorites fans have met before… Charmingly romantic, with compelling edges of dark conflict and sexual tension.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on The Sum of All Kisses

“The third sparkling book in her Smythe-Smith quartet is quintessential Quinn: witty, whimsical, and wonderfully romantic.”  — Booklist on The Sum of All Kisses

“[A] wild romp... There’s witty banter, a colorful cast of characters and enough secrets and scandals to keep the gossip-mongers happy. A great, entertaining read.” — RT Book Reviews on The Sum of All Kisses

“[A]n unstoppable romp that sparkles with enough hilarious situations, over-the-top characters, and laugh-out-loud dialog to keep the chuckles coming long after the book is closed. A lovely tale that is just plain fun!” — Library Journal on The Sum of All Kisses

From the Publisher

[A] wild romp... There’s witty banter, a colorful cast of characters and enough secrets and scandals to keep the gossip-mongers happy. A great, entertaining read.

RT Book Reviews on THE SUM OF ALL KISSES

[Q]uintessential Quinn: witty, whimsical, and wonderfully romantic.

Booklist on THE SUM OF ALL KISSES

Rosalyn Landor is excellent at differentiating characters, giving each a distinct voice and accent, and in this humorous romance, she doesn’t disappoint. Lady Sarah Pleinsworth cannot forgive the elusive and handsome Hugh Prentice, who was involved years before in a duel with the Earl of Chatteris, which cost Sarah a possible marriage opportunity. But she still finds herself attracted to Prentice. Landor's delivery is elegant and well acted. She makes each upper-crust British accent distinct and enjoyable. Her portrayals are passionate and enthusiastic, making the clever dialogue fun and giving depth to the characters. A.C.P. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine

JANUARY 2014 - AudioFile

Rosalyn Landor is excellent at differentiating characters, giving each a distinct voice and accent, and in this humorous romance, she doesn’t disappoint. Lady Sarah Pleinsworth cannot forgive the elusive and handsome Hugh Prentice, who was involved years before in a duel with the Earl of Chatteris, which cost Sarah a possible marriage opportunity. But she still finds herself attracted to Prentice. Landor's delivery is elegant and well acted. She makes each upper-crust British accent distinct and enjoyable. Her portrayals are passionate and enthusiastic, making the clever dialogue fun and giving depth to the characters. A.C.P. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine

JANUARY 2014 - AudioFile

★ 2013-10-21
Sarah Pleinsworth and Hugh Prentice have good reasons for disliking each other, so neither expects the attraction that springs up when they're forced to spend time together; however, there are a wealth of secrets and obstacles they must overcome to win happiness. Sarah has nursed her antipathy toward Hugh for years. After all, he wrenched her family apart one horrible night when he forced her cousin into a duel that ultimately sent him into hiding. Now, Daniel is back, apparently due to some secretive dealings on Hugh's part, but that doesn't mean Sarah should like him. Daniel is getting married, and his fiancee, Honoria, asks Sarah to keep Hugh company during the reception, since Hugh's leg was injured during the duel, and he is now lame. To her extreme consternation, the more time she spends with Hugh, the more she likes him, and as the couple--not to mention most of London's ton--moves from Daniel's wedding to another wedding of mutual friends, Sarah and Hugh find themselves moving from rapprochement to affection to love. However, there is much more to the story of Daniel's flight after the duel, and dark shadows from that time will reappear once it becomes clear Sarah and Hugh may be headed for a match. Quinn brings her signature style and wit to yet another late-Regency romance, with some character favorites fans have met before in both the highly popular Smythe-Smith and Bridgerton series. Hugh's mathematical brilliance combined with a self-imposed wariness toward his companions make for an enigmatic hero. Sarah's and Hugh's overcoming of their mutual dislike as they open up to one another is a winsome choice that makes perfect sense for the relationship arc and works well for the storyline, especially once they face Hugh's dark past and the specter that threatens their happiness and Daniel's life. Charmingly romantic, with compelling edges of dark conflict and sexual tension.

Kirkus Reviews