It's In His Kiss
by Julia Quinn
Bridgertons
Sharp-tongued Hyacinth Bridgerton agrees to translate an Italian diary for Gareth St. Clair, a rake with a troubled family. The diary hints at hidden family jewels, and as the two hunt for answers their sparring turns into romance. A witty Regency treasure-hunt love story.
About This Book
It's In His Kiss is a historical romance novel by Julia Quinn, first published in 2006 by Piatkus Books. It is part of the Bridgertons series and runs 320 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract, enemies to lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Length
- 320 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- Sharp-tongued Hyacinth Bridgerton and rake Gareth St. Clair team up for a Regency-era treasure hunt that turns into a romance.
- Fans of historical romance
- Readers who enjoy banter-heavy dialogue
- Lighthearted
- Features Enemies to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Limited information on romantic development path
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced, competitive
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult historical romance readers.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
When Hyacinth Bridgerton finds herself translating an Italian diary for the notorious rake Gareth St. Clair, the two are thrust into a collaborative search for a long-lost family treasure. As their verbal sparring evolves, the lines between their investigative partnership and romantic interest begin to blur.
Central Conflict
The duo must navigate their clashing personalities and the mystery of the Italian diary to locate hidden family jewels.
Setting
Regency Era
Strengths
- Clear, engaging central hook
- Dynamic character premise
Consider before reading
- Limited information on romantic development path
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
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- 2
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- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
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How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Piatkus Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 320 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780749936631
- ISBN-10
- 0749936630
It's In His Kiss: quick answers
- Who wrote It's In His Kiss?
- It's In His Kiss was written by Julia Quinn.
- When was It's In His Kiss published?
- It's In His Kiss was first published in 2006 by Piatkus Books.
- What genre is It's In His Kiss?
- It's In His Kiss is a historical romance novel, with opposites attract, enemies to lovers.
- How many pages is It's In His Kiss?
- It's In His Kiss is 320 pages long (Paperback).
- Is It's In His Kiss part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Bridgertons series.
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