{"title":"Helen Hoang","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by beloved author Helen Hoang! Renowned for her heartwarming and diverse romance novels, Hoang masterfully blends relatable characters with enchanting storylines that captivate readers worldwide. Her novels often explore themes of love, identity, and personal growth, creating an immersive experience for anyone who picks up her books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBegin your journey with \u003cem\u003eThe Kiss Quotient\u003c\/em\u003e, a delightful tale that introduces an unconventional romance between a brilliant scientist and a charming escort, highlighting Hoang's unique approach to love stories. Follow it up with \u003cem\u003eThe Bride Test\u003c\/em\u003e, where cultural complexity and unexpected romance take centre stage, offering readers an insightful and emotional journey. Finally, delve into \u003cem\u003eThe Heart Principle\u003c\/em\u003e, a poignant exploration of personal challenges and romantic discoveries that highlights Hoang's ability to weave deeply touching narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of Hoang's novels is a testament to her talent for crafting stories filled with authenticity, wit, and heartfelt emotion. Perfect for fans of romance seeking both enchanting escapism and thought-provoking themes, Helen Hoang's books promise an unforgettable reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-bride-test-by-helen-hoang-9781760876029","title":"The Bride Test","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginal, smart, knowing, and finely observed. The story never flags and the portrayal of the autistic protagonist avoids the clichés and stereotypes . . . Hoang's fast-paced and often funny romance touches on some important themes without ever seeming heavy-handed. A terrific cast of characters, deftly portrayed. We know from the outset that we're in sure hands, and the book delivers on its promises\u003c\/em\u003e - Graeme Simsion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKhai Diep has no feelings. Well, he feels irritation when people move his things or contentment when ledgers balance down to the penny, but not big, important emotions - like grief and love. He thinks he's defective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKhai's family, however, understand that his autism means he processes emotions differently. As he steadfastly avoids relationships, his mother takes matters into her own hands and returns to Vietnam to find him the perfect bride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a mixed-race girl living in the slums of Ho Chi Minh City, Esme Tran has always felt out of place. When the opportunity arises to come to America and meet a potential husband, she can't turn it down, thinking this could be the break her family needs. Seducing Khai, however, doesn't go as planned. Esme's lessons in love seem to be working... but only on herself. She's hopelessly smitten with a man who's convinced he can never return her affection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith Esme's time in the United States dwindling, Khai is forced to understand he's been wrong all along. 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The more unacceptable the men, the better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat's where tattooed, motorcycle-riding Quan Diep comes in. Their first attempt at a one-night stand fails, as do their second and their third, because being with Quan is more than sex—he accepts Anna on an unconditional level that she herself has just begun to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, when tragedy strikes Anna's family, she takes on a role that she is ill-suited for, until the burden of expectations threatens to destroy her. Anna and Quan have to fight for their chance at love, but to do that they also have to fight for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginal and sexy and sensitive.\u003c\/em\u003e – Roxane Gay, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI just adored every page. I really can't wait to see what Helen Hoang writes next.\u003c\/em\u003e – Sarah J. 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She comes up with algorithms to predict customer purchases—a job that has given her more money than she knows what to do with and far less experience in the dating department than the average thirty-year-old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't help that Stella has Asperger's and French kissing reminds her of a shark getting its teeth cleaned by pilot fish. Her conclusion: she needs lots of practice—with a professional. Which is why she hires escort Michael Phan. Gorgeous and conflicted, Michael can't afford to turn down Stella's offer and agrees to help her check off all the boxes on her lesson plan, from foreplay to more-than-missionary position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore long, Stella not only learns to appreciate his kisses but to crave all of the other things he's making her feel. Their no-nonsense partnership starts making a strange kind of sense. And the pattern that emerges will convince Stella that love is the best kind of logic...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'An unexpectedly sweet erotic romance that left me with a huge smile on my face. I dare you not to fall in love with these two characters and their story. 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