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The sum of all kisses
373 pages
A delightfully prickly battle of wits that melts into a deeply tender romance.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a sunlit drawing room where the tea is hot and the insults are sharper. It thrives on the crackling, electric energy of two people who are absolutely certain they despise each other, only to realize their fiery banter is actually the spark of profound connection. The pacing is brisk and dialogue-heavy, pulling you effortlessly through a maze of witty retorts and forced proximity. Beneath the sparkling Regency charm and lighthearted humor lies a surprisingly tender emotional core, exploring how vulnerability and forgiveness can heal old wounds. It is a perfect comfort read for anyone who delights in watching a grumpy, brilliant hero and an outspoken heroine slowly dismantle each other's defenses.
- Mood
- cozy
- romantic
- lighthearted
- swoony
- Tone
- witty
- playful
- warm
- banter-filled
- affectionate
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- enemies to lovers · healing from past trauma · looking past first impressions · finding strength in vulnerability · the power of forgiveness
- The writing
- Sparkling and dialogue-driven, characterized by sharp wit and effortless charm.
- The arc
- Moves from prickly, defensive antagonism to a tender, deeply vulnerable surrender to love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love crackling enemies-to-lovers banter paired with a surprisingly tender, emotionally grounded romance.
Content notes
- past trauma
- internalized ableism
About the book
He thinks she's an annoying know-it-all...
25 year old Hugh Prentice has never had patience for dramatic females, and if Lady Sarah Pleinsworth has ever been acquainted with the words shy or retiring, she's long since tossed them out the window. 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.
She thinks he's just plain mad.
21 year old Sarah has never forgiven Hugh for the duel he fought three years earlier, the one that forced her cousin into exile, nearly destroying her family. But 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.
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