The Sum of All Kisses
by Julia Quinn
Smythe-Smith Quartet
Lady Sarah Pleinsworth blames Hugh Prentice, a brilliant mathematician injured in a duel, for ruining her social prospects. Two family weddings force them into each other's company.
About This Book
The Sum of All Kisses is a historical romance novel by Julia Quinn, first published in 2013 by Avon, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers. It is part of the Smythe-Smith Quartet series and runs 373 pages. Readers can expect enemies to lovers, forced proximity, slow burn; hot heat.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Heat
- Hot
- Published
- 2013
- Length
- 373 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- Lady Sarah Pleinsworth and the man responsible for her ruined social prospects are forced together by a string of family weddings.
- Fans of historical romance
- Readers who enjoy high-tension banter
- Competitive
- Features Enemies to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Relies on common genre conventions
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Even
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult historical romance readers
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Lady Sarah Pleinsworth blames Hugh Prentice for the duel that resulted in his injury and her loss of social prospects. As family duties force them to interact at two consecutive weddings, the two must navigate their mutual resentment and the inevitable tension of forced proximity.
Central Conflict
The protagonist blames the love interest for a past event that caused her social damage, creating friction that must be resolved.
Setting
Historical
Strengths
- Strong established conflict between protagonists
- Classic Regency romance tropes
Consider before reading
- Relies on common genre conventions
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
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
- Avon, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
- Published
- 2013
- Length
- 373 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780062072924
- ISBN-10
- 0062072927
The Sum of All Kisses: quick answers
- Who wrote The Sum of All Kisses?
- The Sum of All Kisses was written by Julia Quinn.
- When was The Sum of All Kisses published?
- The Sum of All Kisses was first published in 2013 by Avon, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.
- What genre is The Sum of All Kisses?
- The Sum of All Kisses is a historical romance novel, with enemies to lovers, forced proximity, slow burn.
- How many pages is The Sum of All Kisses?
- The Sum of All Kisses is 373 pages long.
- Is The Sum of All Kisses part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Smythe-Smith Quartet series.
- How spicy is The Sum of All Kisses?
- EIKNA rates The Sum of All Kisses as hot heat.
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