Ali Hazelwood's The Love Hypothesis offers a fresh spin on the fake-dating trope in academia. Olive, a determined graduate student, enters a pretend relationship with Adam, a notoriously tough professor. Their banter is humorous and charming.
STEM themes make the story clever and relatable, while awkward moments perfectly capture the complexities of starting romance in unconventional ways. Like Hoang's writing, Hazelwood's romance feels relatable, quirky, and genuine, with plenty of clever dialogue and steam.
Readers who adored the neurodiverse dynamic and awkward charm of The Kiss Quotient may find this book equally appealing.
Get a Life, Chloe Brown introduces us to Chloe, who deals daily with chronic illness. Determined to break free and experience life fully, she hires Red, her charming yet guarded building superintendent, to help her complete a daring to-do list.
Like Hoang's work, this novel explores deeply personal experiences with warmth and humor. Chloe’s journey toward romance and self-fulfillment is tenderly written, featuring sharp, playful dialogue and appealing chemistry.
Readers who enjoyed the heartfelt portrayal of unique characters in The Kiss Quotient will appreciate Hibbert's compassionate touch and lively storytelling.
The Bride Test, Helen Hoang's companion novel to The Kiss Quotient, gives Khai his own beautifully told love story. Khai, a character on the autism spectrum, struggles to recognize his own emotions.
To help him find love, Khai's mother arranges for Esme, a spirited young woman from Vietnam, to come live with him and potentially become his bride. This book shares similar themes of neurodiversity, emotional growth, and character-driven storytelling as its predecessor.
Hoang crafts nuanced romance, humor, and steamy tension, making it perfect for readers looking for more stories in the vein of The Kiss Quotient.
Talia Hibbert's Act Your Age, Eve Brown follows Eve, spontaneous and delightfully chaotic, who unexpectedly ends up working at a charming B&B alongside Jacob, the grumpy yet endearing autistic owner.
Their dynamic is fantastic, combining bickering, humor, and genuine emotional depth. Hibbert crafts precise, authentic representation of neurodiverse characters.
Readers will notice parallels to the heartfelt connection and witty banter that made Stella and Michael from The Kiss Quotient memorable. This lively romance beautifully portrays love formed through mutual understanding and charmingly opposing personalities.
The Rosie Project follows genetics professor Don Tillman, who probably has undiagnosed Asperger's. He embarks on a meticulous, science-based plan to find his ideal wife by creating an extensive questionnaire. Unexpectedly, he meets Rosie, who defies all criteria on his list.
Simsion captures Don’s logical outlook with charm and humor reminiscent of the neurodiverse perspective in The Kiss Quotient.
Their interaction notably balances comedy, romantic warmth, and sincere emotional development, making this a fantastic choice for readers seeking romance with neurodiversity and character-centered storytelling.
Emily Henry's Book Lovers pairs literary agent Nora with editor Charlie, both savvy professionals in the publishing world. While vacationing in an idyllic small town, the two discover their chemistry and mutual attraction despite initial tension.
Through witty dialogue, genuine romantic connection, and clever use of romance tropes, Henry crafts an engaging romance.
Readers who appreciated the playful banter and heartfelt interactions between Stella and Michael will likewise be charmed by Nora and Charlie's sharp exchanges and emotional vulnerability in this delightful and smart romantic comedy.
Beach Read, another brilliant novel by Emily Henry, features January and Augustus, two writers struggling with writer's block.
To get past their creative hurdles, they challenge each other to write in the other's genre, pushing both personal and emotional boundaries along the way. Their relationship develops organically through clever dialogue, emotional intimacy, and genuine chemistry.
Like Helen Hoang's books, readers will appreciate the engaging conversations, stimulating banter, and thoughtful exploration of relationships. Emotional depth and authentic interactions make Beach Read similarly compelling and satisfying.
Casey McQuiston's popular novel features Alex, son of the U.S. president, and Henry, a British prince. Following a diplomatic incident, the two are forced into a staged friendship to mend international relations. Forced close proximity sparks a genuine attraction and chemistry.
Just as The Kiss Quotient utilized a fake-relationship trope, this book skillfully sets up believable tension, emotional vulnerability, and plenty of witty banter.
Readers who enjoyed the warmth, humor, and clever character interactions of Helen Hoang may love this smart, emotionally satisfying LGBTQ+ contemporary romance.
Bailey's It Happened One Summer, set in a small fishing town, pairs socialite Piper with hardened fisherman Brendan. The bright and bubbly Piper is worlds apart from Brendan, who is practical and grumpy on the surface.
Like Stella and Michael, this couple's contrasts complement each other sharply, creating dynamic interactions and striking chemistry.
Readers of The Kiss Quotient will find equally steamy scenes and emotionally satisfying character development here, with passion and heart wrapped inside lively dialogue and charming moments.
The Hating Game is Sally Thorne's addictive rivals-to-lovers romance featuring coworkers Lucy and Joshua. Locked into a heated workplace competition, the two thrive on clever verbal sparring, mutual antagonism, and undeniable chemistry.
Fans of the witty, character-driven relationship evolution and steamy tension that marked Hoang's novel will find plenty to enjoy here. Thorne creates memorable interactions and emotional vulnerability within light-hearted rivalry, perfectly capturing both humor and depth.
Lucy and Joshua's complex dynamic easily resonates for readers seeking engaging contemporary romances with strongly developed relationships.
Boyfriend Material centers on Luc, the troubled son of rock stars, and Oliver, a highly respectable barrister. To improve Luc's damaged public image, they agree to fake a romantic relationship, resulting in humorous misadventures and surprisingly heartfelt moments.
Similar to The Kiss Quotient, this novel makes creative use of the fake-dating trope, balancing clever banter with emotional connection.
Alexis Hall crafts authentic, emotionally rewarding romance that captures the complexity and humor inherent in finding love in unusual circumstances.
Shipped features Henley and Graeme, workplace rivals competing for the same promotion. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Galapagos Islands, their forced closeness creates competitiveness, laughter, and undeniable attraction.
Similar to Hoang's rom-com dynamics, the battle of wills between these two characters is amusing, stimulating, and emotionally nuanced.
Hockman's well-crafted dialogue and charming plot developments echo the chemistry-driven interactions found in The Kiss Quotient, appealing to readers who appreciate romance built on spirited rivalry and irresistible attraction.
Well Met brings readers into an enchanting small-town Renaissance Faire. Organizing the fair throws Emily into regular proximity with Simon, the uptight, gruff organizer.
Their forced closeness generates humorous exchanges, evolving romance, and surprising emotional intimacy. The delightful pairing of opposing personalities, rich with charm and romantic tension, echoes the engaging dynamic that captivated readers of The Kiss Quotient.
DeLuca successfully balances witty conversations, heartfelt romance, and believable character growth, making this a thoroughly enjoyable next read.
Fix Her Up introduces Georgie, determined to reshape her life and career. She enters into a fake relationship arrangement with Travis, her brother's best friend and former baseball player.
Like The Kiss Quotient, Tessa Bailey sets up romantic chemistry through a believable fake dating arrangement alongside witty dialogues and intimate moments.
Warm, humorous, and creatively steamy, this novel delights with solid character development and fun, spirited interactions, making it appealing to readers craving romance with convincing emotional foundations similar to Hoang's writing.
Twisted Love by Ana Huang depicts a darker, edgier approach to contemporary romance. Ava, an optimistic photographer, pairs intriguingly with Alex, her brother's best friend, emotionally withdrawn and mysterious. Their romance is intense, combative, yet strangely tender.
Readers seeking nuanced emotional developments and sizzling chemistry similar to The Kiss Quotient, but with slightly darker undertones, may be drawn to this compelling portrayal of opposites attracting.
Huang artfully crafts tense scenes and emotional build-up, creating relatable characters despite darker elements.