The Sum of All Kisses - Large Print by Julia Quinn (Paperback)

About the Book

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 with a badly injured leg. That's fine with Hugh, who can't tolerate Sarah's dramatic ways. 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.

Book Synopsis

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.

From the Back Cover

Hugh Prentice has never had patience for dramatic females, and if Lady Sarah Pleinsworth was ever acquainted with the words shy or retiring, she's long since abandoned them. Besides, even if Hugh did grow to enjoy her company, it wouldn't matter. A reckless duel has left this brilliant mathematician with a ruined leg, and now, unable to run, ride, or even waltz, he could never court a woman like Sarah, much less dream of marrying her.

Sarah has never forgiven Hugh for the duel he fought three years earlier, the one that nearly destroyed her family. Even if she could find a way to forgive him, it wouldn't matter. She doesn't care that his leg is less than perfect, it's his personality she can't abide. But when the pair is forced to spend a week in close company they discover that first impressions are not always reliable. And when one kiss leads to two, three, and four, the mathematician may lose count, and the lady may, for the first time, find herself speechless.

Review Quotes

"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