The Sum of All Kisses

The Sum of All Kisses By Julia Quinn

Hugh Prentice can’t abide drama.  His logical brain just can’t calculate the need for high emotions and complications.  This outlook both explains and is complicated by his relationship with his family.  It also explains why he absolutely cannot stand Lady Sarah Pleinsworth.

Lady Sarah, for her part, hates Hugh right back.  She simply can’t bring herself to forgive him for ruining her family and compromising her happiness, even if the rest of her family seems to be ready to let bygones be bygones.  Now she is stuck with him for two weeks worth of weddings and celebrations.

While not my favorite of the series, this book did precisely what I had hoped it would.  It showed the complexities of Hugh's personality beyond his proficiency for numbers and his ability as a crack shot.

I did find some of the drama far reaching, and I could not for the life of me understand why Daniel got so angry at Hugh after Sarah learned of the agreement.  That aside, the romance between them was well laid, and I liked that there was finally an explanation beyond drink as to why Hugh shot Daniel when he hadn't intended to.

Ratings:

(1=unacceptable, 2=poor, 3=acceptable, 4=good, 5=excellent)

Continuity/Flow – 4

Sex – 4 

Language – 4

Storyline – 4

Historical Accuracy – 5

Overall – 4