Bit by the Bug

Is Bit by the Bug a standalone or part of a series?

Bit by the Bug is Book 1 of the Matthews Sisters series, a four-book contemporary romantic comedy series by NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Michelle M. Pillow. Each book follows a different Matthews sister and delivers a complete happily ever after, so the books can be read in any order, but reading in publication order rewards series fans with sister cameos and shared family moments.

Does Bit by the Bug end on a cliffhanger?

No. Bit by the Bug delivers a complete happily ever after for Kat Matthews and Dr. Victor Richmond. There is no cliffhanger. Readers can pick up the next sister’s story (Along for the Ride) for more Matthews family fun.

What is the heat level in Bit by the Bug?

Scorching. Bit by the Bug is a Romantic Comedy and Contemporary Erotic Romance with explicit on-page heat. Originally published under Random House’s Cheek imprint, the line is known for sex-positive, smart, banter-driven contemporary romance.

Who is Bit by the Bug for?

Bit by the Bug is for readers who love smart, sex-positive contemporary romantic comedy. Grumpy-sunshine dynamics, opposites-attract chemistry, fake-relationship setups, scientist heroes, and witty banter. Recommended for fans of Vi Keeland, Christina Lauren, Helen Hoang, Sally Thorne, Tessa Bailey, and Penelope Ward.

Who are Kat and Victor in Bit by the Bug?

Kat Matthews is a free spirit who believes life is an adventure, the eldest of the four Matthews sisters. Dr. Victor Richmond is a super-smart scientist obsessed with his research who does not make time for women or dating. When an eccentric, rich couple makes Kat a bizarre proposition (date their son and teach him how to date), neither Kat nor Victor expect the chemistry that follows. Underneath his super-nerd exterior, the scientist is super hot, and Kat is about to get more than she bargained for.

What is the Matthews Sisters series about?

The Matthews Sisters series follows the four Matthews sisters (Kat, Megan, Zoe, and Sasha) through smart, sex-positive contemporary romantic comedies. Each sister gets her own HEA in a standalone story with shared family moments, opposites-attract chemistry, and the kind of witty banter that defined the Cheek romcom imprint. The series spans Matthews Sisters #1 through #4, all originally published under Random House’s Cheek imprint.

What tropes are in Bit by the Bug?

Bit by the Bug delivers a buffet of bestselling contemporary romance tropes: Grumpy Sunshine, Opposites Attract, Rich Versus Poor / Different Worlds, Scientist Hero, Photographer Heroine, Fake Relationship, Bizarre Proposition, Big Family Energy, Witty Banter, and Romantic Comedy.

What is the recommended reading order for the Matthews Sisters series?

Each Matthews Sisters book is a standalone with its own HEA, but the publication order is: 1) Bit by the Bug; 2) Along for the Ride; 3) Recipe for Disaster; 4) Degrees of Passion. Sister cameos and shared family moments reward series readers.

When was Bit by the Bug first published?

Bit by the Bug was first published on February 1, 2007 by Random House under the Cheek imprint. It is the first novel in the Matthews Sisters series.

Matthews Sisters Reading Order

• Bit by the Bug
• Along for the Ride
• Recipe for Disaster
• Degrees of Passion

Other Cheek Imprint Standalone Titles

• Fierce Competition
• Opposites Attract

CW: Michelle M. Pillow’s books contain adult subject matter, graphic violence, and are not suitable for all audiences. 

Book Heat Levels: Scorching