After a magical kiss at Prom, best friends Tan Lee and Winter Woo agree to cool it off, a plan that goes awry when their parents jointly head off to Hawaii and leave Tan and Winter to babysit Tan’s sister Sana together. If that isn’t complicated enough, Tan’s ex-girlfriend from Shanghai returns with money stolen from her billionaire father and thugs on her heels. Tan soon finds himself on the run, navigating international hackers and trying to protect his friends, family and sister – and his own heart.
Read an excerpt in People Magazine.
Read KCC with your Book Club! With thanks to Books, Inc, Rootstock and the Romance and Wine Book Club:
(1) Out of the three main characters (Tan, Winter and Rebecca) who do you relate to the most and why?
(2) How was Rebecca and Tan’s relationship different than winter and Tan’s relationship? How did you feel about the love triangle? Who had the most chemistry into the cup you like end up together?
(3) Kisses, Codes and Conspiracies takes place in the Bay Area. Was it fun to tag along with the main characters are on places you’ve been? What was your favorite setting?
(4) The Cove was a big part of this book. Was it important for the characters to meet the kids and Sister Ava? How do you think their time there will impact the rest of their lives? Rebecca decided to stay at at the end of the book. Was this the right choice, and where do you think this path will lead her?
(5) Rebecca Winter never seemed to understand each other. Why? Did you wish their relationship would improve or did you think they are not meant to be best friends?
(6) Rebecca is a very wealthy and privileged girl, but her parents barely know her and she also struggled with DV with her ex-boyfriend. Do you feel like she was misunderstood? Did you think it was fair for her to get Tan and his family involved?
(7) Technology was a constant throughout this book. Was that intriguing? Did you learn anything new?
(8) How did Sana contribute to the story? Who is your favorite and least favorite side character?
