It's diabolical love story that messes with the characters and readers' mind upto the point of acute heartache. Marni delves into a second chance romance with her usual hot and heavy, masked rendezvous in the first half of the book. She certainly left us panting for more...much like Easton.
He built a dating app with his friends and miraculously is matched at 100% with SaraasLove or LOVE
What starts online, soon engulphs them in a fiery passionate tryst and that shakes up their world.
But one day it's complete blackout.
She vanishes...
He's broken hearted 😢
5 years pass before Easton gets to sense thet his employee Drake is not who she is....his heart tells him, he's felt the vibe before....
It's intriguing but easily guessable. So no great mystery or twist there.
Marni plays expertly with lust and chemistry like a pro.
4 stars for 15 minutes that changed lives

3.4/5 stars
2.5/5 peppers
I normally obsessed over Marni's books but this one didn't hit the spot. Even though there was a forced proximity component I didn't feel any tension. € In the first 30% I felt the characters emotions but shortly after the story hit a lull which made it hard to stay engaged and finish the book. Overall I don't regret reading this book, supporting characters were introduced that have potential to be the MCs in upcoming books that I'd be interested to read.

Tropes: workplace, second chance, billionaire

Marni Mann knows how to write hot, dirty talking male characters like nobody else. Easton Jones and his friends have created a dating app, while testing it out, Easton and another user match 100%

I do not want to give anything away. I will say this book is divided into two parts, the second part being 5 years later. I really enjoyed this book and I cannot wait to read the next one when it comes out!

I wasn’t sure what to expect going into a romance book about online dating because it’s not my favorite thing in real life, but the book surprised me. The first part of the book is told from Mr. Boston’s POV and it’s a lot of calls and texting with Love. In the second half of the book, you get a dual POV with Easton and Drake. It gives workplace romance, forbidden love, second chance romance. I love to see a badass powerful female who owns her field in tech, but also goes weak for her man.

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Talk about some serious heat between Drake and Easton... Wow just wow they have this incredible chemistry together... Second chance love, employee /employer, office romance, secret love...

An amazing new series that starts off with an amazingly sexy story of a connection that was never expected. Easton. The brain child of a new app Easton crates a way to match with your ideal making it easier to find a compatible hook-up. What he never expected was to find his one.
Drake a woman studying and working towards her dream job, joins this new app, Hook-up and matches 100% with her ideal. They meet and spend one night together and countless hours texting and talking to them say good bye.
This boom takes us through a span of time while they grow and find where they belong in the world only to find that fate was always going to bro g them back.
An interesting second chance romance that was not only steamy to read it pulled my heart strings all while I fell for the three friends that are more like brothers. I can’t wait to read what is next.

“𝙞𝙛 𝙄 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙚𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙢𝙚?”

Me when Marni writes another sex god = 🫠🧎🏻‍♀️🥵🔥

I loved the anonymity between the two main characters in the beginning of the story! It was so fun, even though it kinda crushed me how they just never seemed to be in the same place at the same time.

The way Easton never got over her had me 🥹🥹

The relationship between drake & Easton was just so easy and fun and familiar. Loved that they were supportive of each other & how Easton was all in from the beginning. 🥲

And like in all of Marni’s books, the spice was amazzzzzzing. I couldn’t get enough and was thirsty for more. 🥵🥵

“𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙚, 𝘿𝙧𝙖𝙠𝙚. 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙨.”

"𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞?"
"𝐘𝐞𝐬," 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝.
"𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞."

This was such a wonderful first book to Marni's new series!
Easton....wow. Man is ideal book boyfriend material.
Not only does he fall and fall hard. But the man listens, he notices, he picks up on the little things and knows how to make you feel seen and understood without digging or overwhelming you. All the subtle things he picked up on and turned them into wonderful, meaningful moments was just so beautiful.

I adored Drake. First off - a smart, strong woman in tech!? Yes, please. She's such a leader and inspiration and I love how she does it all so naturally. She knows her worth and isn't afraid to speak up or be herself. Goals.

The connection between Drake and Easton is so powerful. The way they move together on all levels from emotionally, mentally to physically is such an experience. I couldn't get enough of them!

What will hook you:
* billionaire romance
* forbidden romance
* second chance
* workplace romance
* spice before Chapter 5
* masked hookup
* dirty talking hero
* swoon worthy moments

Mr. Hook-up by Marni Mann

Y'all.. this book will make you BLUSH!!!!

I tell you...Marni brought that heat once again, and Lawd, I was here for it!!! Lol

Mr Hook-up was such a fun read. Made me think of how all these dating apps probably started.

It was fun to think about and be one of the creators of the app. I bet it was really hard to decide if you want to use it or not? None of the creators thought they could ever be a perfect match!! Lol

But then Easton came across Drake... 100% match, well her user name was Love..and these two were one for the books. ❤️

Gahhh, I loved their chemistry and the banter...*SWOON* I could not get enough! Even after Love disappeared off the app for 5 years. Your left yearning for these 2 to find each other again. Lol. But do they????

5 swipe left or right, stars!!!

Thank you for writing, Mani....I just love your words, lady!!!!

Marni never disappoints.

A no strings hook-up app. A 100% match. The odds of that are crazy, but of course it happens to Easton. Which shocks him and his friends as the creators of the app. So when he reaches out at starts talking to his match Love, he starts to feel things he did not think of. When they meet up at a masked ball, things are even better. Just when he feels things are getting started, to maybe more.. it ends without a word. When a few years go by and they hire Drake to work for them he can’t help but feel a connection with her. When he looks into pursuing it..Love pops back up and wants to meet. I enjoyed this story, and there side characters as well, maybe we will hear more about them in the future? Either way, this one just pulled me right in and I didn’t put it down till it was done.

✨Mr. Hook-up by Marni Mann ✨

I absolutely loved "Mr. Hook-Up" by Marni Mann! If you're a fan of workplace romance, second chances, and forced proximity, you must either read this book soon or add this to your TBR! The story revolves around Easton, who creates an hook-up app called Hooked with his friends, and that's where he meets Drake. Their magnetic chemistry is undeniable right from the start.

What I adored about Easton was his caring alpha attitude; he was charming throughout the book, and it was impossible not to fall for him. One of the highlights for me was how well-developed the characters were. They were mature and capable of communicating when problems arose, which added depth to the story.

I was pleasantly surprised that there was no third-act breakup trope in the book, which made the story even better for me! "Mr. Hook-Up" is a fantastic start to a series, and I can't wait to see what comes next. It's a great blend of romance tropes that hooked me from beginning to end!

Easton is the perfect new book boyfriend, wow love him. This story was so good and addicting.. i feel like it was a lighter story and the conflict brought them closer not another 3rd act breakup.

Mr. Hook-up was fantastic! I loved the concept in the THEN part of this story, as "Love" and "Mr. Boston" connect on a dating app designed for the perfect one-night stand. There is sizzling chemistry between them, and instant spark, and their chat conversations are riddled with sexual tension. While they only meet in person briefly, it's a memorable experience for them both. Unfortunately for Easton, Love's phone was disconnected shortly afterwards and he always wondered whatever happened to her...

Five years later, "Love" and Easton cross paths again when Drake starts working at his company, and it's a shock to them both. It was the wrong time for something more to happen between them five years ago, but are things different now?

I really enjoyed Drake and Easton's story, how their connection was still there all these years later, and the push and pull between them as they navigate their relationship and find their footing as a couple. I also enjoyed getting to know his business partners, and look forward to seeing the other guys find love!

I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.

This was my first Marnie Mann and unfortunately I just don’t think she is for me. I know a lot of readeee who love her style but the dialogue was too forced (not real) for me.

What happens when Easton finds the perfect match on a dating app him and his friends created but then she disappears suddenly only to come back in quite an unexpected way 5 years later?

This was yet another great spicy read by Marni Mann. The chemistry between Easton and Drake is undeniable and off the charts!

If you like books with:

Billionaire romance✔️
Second Chance Romance✔️
Office Romance✔️

This is the one for you!

Mr. Hook-up is the first book in Marni's new Hooked series, and you definitely need to read this book!!

This read had it all, office romance.....He falls first.... check, forced proximity..... check, second chance romance..... check, forbidden..... check, billionaire....... check and sexy times that were nothing but explosive!! Easton and Drake aka Love were perfection, from their first meet to every one after that, I just couldn't get enough.

“You know, one of the best parts about tonight is that it doesn’t have to end. Instead of going home, feeling alone, I get to wake up in the morning and kiss you again.”

The friendships between Drake, Greyson, and Holden and Belle, had me smiling and laughing with the witty banter between them all. As for Saara and Drake, they may have been bestfriends, but that bond ran deep, and I loved that! If you get the chance to grab this one, I highly recommend reading. Looking forward to the next book!

I cannot wait for more from this series.. You also get to see a little bit of Declan and Camden from her other series which you can never go wrong :)

Mr. Hook-up by Marni Mann
Hooked #1

You know that perfect book-boyfriend and his perfect romance? Will, this very well could be the one – or at least one of them – that I will remember for quite a while. Sighing as I think about the perfect match at 100%, the glitch and time away, and then…well…as with most romances…there is a happy ending. BostonLifer and SaarasLove so deserve the happiness that I see in their future…can’t wait to see what happens as the series progresses.

Okay, I thought this was my first read of a book by Marni Mann BUT found that I had read at least one book by this author in 2016 and thought, “As much as I loved that book and now this one, why didn’t I read more of this author’s books?

What I liked:
* The premise of the story with the upstart company trying to make it big while providing hookups for themselves
* Meeting the men that made it happen (later in the book)
* The way the first of the triumvirate, Easton Jones, finds he has a 100% match with SaarasLove and how he wonders how that will play out – and definitely not as he expected
* The heat generated in the opening and how it was…kind of sad…for a bit
* And then…the rest of the story that had it all
* The tech part of the story since I have relatives working in the field and it made me wonder…
* The friendships of Easton, Grayson, and Holden as well as the one between Drake and Saara
* Wanting to know more about the Grayson, Holden and his daughter Belle AND wondering if there will be more about the Dalten Group called in for litigation of an issue
* Shoot…still kicking myself for missing out on this author’s books missed and hoping I have the opportunity to read more of them in the future!

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like – one specific man and an international company come to mind
* Thinking about missed opportunities and how at least in this story, the missed opportunity was not missed entirely.

Did I like this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Definitely

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

I absolutely loved this book! Marni did a great job of setting up the plot line and I was so intrigued by it. I really enjoyed both characters and it made me excited to see how the rest of the books in this series will play out.

Marni mann never steers me wrong. If you love alpha rich men then I highly suggest her books specifically this one. I love the the reformed playboy trope so much.

I struggled to get into this book, which isn't typical of me while reading Marni Mann. I think I just wasn't in the mood for this type of book at the time I had to read it.