The Sum of All Kisses

By: Julia Quinn

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's Summary

He thinks she's an annoying know-it-all...

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.

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.

©2013 Julia Quinn (P)2013 HarperCollinsPublishers

Not as great as her others

Any additional comments?

This series lacks the fun quippy humor that the authors other books have had. It's pretty standard romantic historical fiction. I had a hard time staying interested long enough to finish the series

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Smythe-Smiths Continued

What made the experience of listening to The Sum of All Kisses the most enjoyable?

Rosalyn Landor provides a fabulous narration. Her interpretations of dialogue and character inflection are spot-on. She captures the nuances of every line.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Hugh and Sarah are equally engaging.

What does Rosalyn Landor bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Having actually read the book prior to the audio version's being available, I truly appreciate the depth that well done narration can bring to all aspects of a work.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Julia Quinn's books are not deep, metaphysical works; however, the dialogue, plot twists, and inter-connectedness make reading each book in the series like a visit with a well-loved friend.

Any additional comments?

This work is best enjoyed as part of the Smythe-Smith series since each book shares characters.

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annoying female

The main female character is really annoying... just kind if useless, clueless, self absorbed... maybe a stronger character would have made this better.

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The Sum of All kisses

I love this book. another great book by Julia Quinn. I have always like the Lady Sarah.

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A WELL MATCHED PAIR

I enjoyed this book very much. Was it the most compelling? No! But, the characters were very matched and I like them both equally. He was a gallant genius and she was a protective sister and friend.

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personality with quips of comic attitude

Love the characters. Love the uniqueness of their personalities. humorous and firey. narration spot on by ms. landor. great listen

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Not my favorite

I didn't care for this at all. The leading male was whiny and emasculated... I kept hoping for a worthwhile solution to his situation, but it never really came. I also didn't feel the relationship was very convincing.

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Very cute and deliciously romantic

I really needed and nice dose of romanticism and humor which Ms Quinn always provides. Good satisfying read!

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Great 3rd book in series.

Slow to get going, but then I started to get into the story. Loved when Sarah confronts Hughes' father. I really enjoy listening to Rosalind Landor, her different voices are excellent. I always know who is speaking.

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A fun romantic comedy

Setting: England 1825
Genre: Rom-com
I've been waiting for Hugh's story since I met him in the first of the Smyth-Smith Quartet. I fell in love with his stoicism and genius, his darkness that calls for the light that will reveal to him his own worth. Lady Sarah is plain-spoken and forward. Her main goal is to marry in order to avoid yet another horrendous performance in the annual Smyth-Smith musicale. These two should not be attracted, yet...
Rosalyn Landor is an excellent narrator and this production showcases her talent well.
Overall a good entry in Quinn’s Bridgerton world.

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I love the Quartet

What did you like most about The Sum of All Kisses?

To finally getting a story of Hugh of course! And Sarah. Quartet is even better than Bridgertons, at least I like them better

What did you like best about this story?

ehrm, everything

Which scene did you most enjoy?

As always anything where lady D. is.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes and I did!

Any additional comments?

I can not believe there is only one left to come, I hope JQ will reconsider and write more on this family. Love Penelope's sisters, I am sure they could have some fun stories in them

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Not Disappointed

I brought it as I was curious and have been well entertained.
The story is believable; as it starts with young men who are great friends, getting drunk and playing with guns.
The mad obsessed father, his treatment of his sons, is also sadly possible.
The hero's childhood compared to the heroine's also plays a big part.
So yes, it was worth a credit and was easy to listen to as I stitched.

Good listen

Like this narrators voice and style.

A sweet and just outlandish enough tale to entertain with miss Quinn signature humour ( have read funnier tales in the series but funny non the less).