It's In His Kiss

A New York Times Bestseller

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Hyacinth Bridgerton, in the seventh of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.

The irrepressible Hyacinth Bridgerton's wit and intelligence make her a favourite among the ton, though many find her a bit too clever for comfort. Meanwhile, Gareth St. Clair finds himself in a dire situation: his spiteful father is on a mission to ruin the family estate and with it, Gareth's future. Left with nothing but an old family diary written in a language he cannot understand, Gareth's hope seems bleak. That is, until he meets Hyacinth.

Hyacinth, intrigued yet wary of Gareth, offers to help translate the diary despite her shaky grasp of Italian. Their partnership leads them into the realm of secrets, intrigue, and mutual discovery that goes far beyond the words on the faded pages.

Their quest also brings them closer together, uncovering deeper truths about themselves and each other, culminating in the realization that sometimes, the simplest gesture—a kiss—holds the most profound complexities.

Set amidst the gossip-filled ballrooms and lavish society events of Regency London, this captivating novel is a tale of wit, passion, and the irresistibly complicated journey of falling in love.

Meet Our Hero . . .

Gareth St. Clair is in a bind. His father, who detests him, is determined to beggar the St. Clair estates and ruin his inheritance. Gareth's sole bequest is an old family diary, which may or may not contain the secrets of his past . . . and the key to his future. The problem is—it's written in Italian, of which Gareth speaks not a word.

Meet Our Heroine . . .

All the ton agreed: there was no one quite like Hyacinth Bridgerton. She's fiendishly smart, devilishly outspoken, and according to Gareth, probably best in small doses. But there's something about her—something charming and vexing—that grabs him and won't quite let go . . .

Meet Poor Mr. Mozart . . .

Or don't. But rest assured, he's spinning in his grave when Gareth and Hyacinth cross paths at the annual—and annually discordant—Smythe-Smith musicale. To Hyacinth, Gareth's every word seems a dare, and she offers to translate his diary, even though her Italian is slightly less than perfect. But as they delve into the mysterious text, they discover that the answers they seek lie not in the diary, but in each other . . . and that there is nothing as simple—or as complicated—as a single, perfect kiss.

Julia Quinn's expert storytelling weaves a delightful romantic journey in It's In His Kiss, offering readers a blend of sharp humour, captivating tension, and heartfelt emotion that ensures an unforgettable reading experience.