Hooking Up review

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Hooking Up by Helena Hunting is a standalone contemporary romance novel.

I decided to read this book because I saw it offered on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I haven’t had the opportunity to read any of Ms. Hunting’s books so I was delighted when I saw this on Netgalley and they was offered an early copy to read and review,

I was so excited to finally have an opportunity to read a Helena Hunting book since I have heard so many good things about her stories. The story begins with Amalie on her wedding day and the disaster it became. During the reception Amalie and all the guests hear her husband “hooking up” with another woman. Amalie mortified decided to go on her honeymoon solo and use those 2 weeks to hook up and forget the disaster her life has become. While on her honeymoon she runs into her husband’s cousin Lex who she knows would be a huge mistake to shack up with but neither of them can resist each other no matter the repercussions.

I wanted to absolutely love this book, I really did. How I gauge my love for a book is when I open it and can’t stop reading. I get so involved in the story I neglect my family until I am finished. Where this story fell flat on me was there just wasn’t much of a story to begin with. There wasn’t strong emotion or angst and it took me a month to finish this book! The story itself is pretty typical which is fine but the emotion and angst between the hero and heroine just wasn’t there in my opinion. The beginning of the book was great in how the wedding went all wrong and then Amalie’s difficulty getting through airport security. It was hilarious. My main problem with the story was Armstrong. Armstrong is the horrible husband. I had a difficult time finding his character believable and every time he would pop up in the story it just became annoying. His character was borderline disturbing and I think someone that unstable wouldn’t be getting married. He was just too weird and Amalie was just way to smart to not realize his craziness before the wedding. The other issue in the story for me was Amalie remained a stranger to me. Every new chapter I kept thinking I would learn more about her or feel some connection and I felt nothing. Her character just didn’t have the development that Lex’s character did. Between the two of them I never felt the relationship was more than just hooking up although they did say to each other they loved one another. I just wasn’t feeling the love as much as lust.
Ms. Hunting is a talented and clever writer so I am not giving up on her and I plan on reading her other books. In fact I have Shacking Up on my TBR shelf!

4,5 stars. I've been waiting for this book so much and I'm not disappointed. Just wonderful book! Sexy, funny with swoon worthy hero.

4.5 Stars

Hooking Up is a second chance, forbidden romance that follows the title Shacking Up, although it can be read as a standalone.

Hooking up is a sweet, sexy, emotion and humor filled romantic comedy, that had me giggling, smiling and full out laughing out loud. It's an incredibly engaging and entertaining title with characters that are endearing, unique and quirky.

Amalie's husband Armstrong is an arrogant, narcissistic ass, who has no respect for women in general, much less his new wife. After being humiliated at her own wedding by her new husband no less, Amalie has lost confidence in her choices, and taken a hit to her self esteem. As she recovers from the circumstances that lead her to a solo honeymoon she gains confidentce, and we begin to see more of a wild and fun Amalie.

Amalie's holiday hookup is the complete opposite to Armstrong. He's kind, caring, considerate and swoon worthy and has a penchant for underwear and socks with eccentric designs.

The chemistry and sexual tension between Amalie and her holiday hookup is intense and undeniable. Their encounters are sexy, fun, passionate and kind of kinky.

The side characters add complexity to the story line and the banter they share is flirtatious, fun, full of sass and wit.

I thoroughly enjoyed this title, recommending it to anyone who enjoys a romantic comedy and will be eagerly anticipating her next release.

I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book. The chemistry between Amalie and the hero is so great, and their banter had me chuckling at times. Since being granted my ARC, I've read it twice. It's a fun, and quick (because you won't want to put it down) read that will really hit you in the feels. Highly recommend!

What a fantastic, funny, emotional book! This is what Hooking Up encumbers and so much more!

Every girl dreams of her wedding day being memorable, but Amalie Whitfield's was memorable for all the wrong reasons. During her wedding reception her groom is caught with his pants down (literally) getting a blow job from someone other than her. Amie's world begins to fall apart and as things progressively get worse, it's hard not to get sucked in (no pun intended!) to her story and how it all unfolds.

To avoid the fallout as best she can, Amie heads off on the honeymoon she and her groom had planned in Bora Bora. She just wants to get away to avoid all of the embarrassment and to try to rediscover some of her now shaken confidence. Amie's best friend encourages her to find herself a hook-up while she's in paradise, but can Amie bring herself to do it?

You bet she can and her Hottie Hook-up is all that and a bag of chips! The chemistry is amazing, but the relationship is also sweet and it is just what Amie needs. But, she also wonders if she can trust herself and what she's feeling after the horrible relationship that was supposed to last the rest of her life.

I loved this book and was thoroughly entertained from the get go, but that is generally how it goes with Helena Hunting books! You can read this book as a standalone, but I think it helps to have also read Shaking Up and Getting Down in order to have met the characters. I am looking forward to what is next from this very accomplished author!

Very fun read! Amalie met two cousins on the same night, one handsome and sexy the other very charming, Armstrong charmed her away from Lexington and soon Amalie and Armstrong were hearing wedding bells but when her new husband was broadcasted of the speakers at their wedding receiving a very compromising service from someone other than the bride she knew her marriage wasn't going to work. When her best friend talked her into going on her honeymoon alone she had no idea what she was going to encounter. Lexington was sent across the world to deal with the family business as punishment for bring the woman who compromised his cousin's marriage. He expected to throw himself into work but stumbling upon Amalie at the airport gave him other ideas. Great fun read, lots of laughs and steaminess!

I haven't read as many Helena Hunting books as I would like to yet, but I do know from the ones I have, Helena writes with very engaging characters and good storylines and Hooking Up is no exception.

I love books with characters to hate, characters to root for and get behind and Hooking Up had them in spades. OMG the 'husband' what an arrogant, a$$ he was! Horrible, horrible man and he was great! Hahaha.

I give Hooking Up a sweet 4.5 stars, I'd have gone the whole hog with 5 but some of Amalie's choices left a little bit to be desired in my eyes, but on the whole I really like her and even with poor choices or decisions she was a lovely character.

I received Hooking Up via netgalley. My reviews are my own and 100% honest.

I was giving the opportunity to read Hooking Up by Helena Hunting, thanks to enthralled and her publishers through Netgalley. This is my honest to all that is romance, sexiness, and humorous about books review.
First off, this is my first Helena book.......and I don't know why I waited so long to fall for her writing. From the moment I read the first page to the very end, Helena instantly makes you fall for the heroine and 'The Hottie Hook Up'. After a public humiliation, the heroine of the story wants to run away and I can't blame her. But when she does she instantly needs rescued in the most humorous and sexy way possible and only 'Hottie Hook Up' can save her. These two have a history that was short lived and a connect through a person they wish they didn't. Now they've a second chance and fate gives them that. He's, I'm a big believer of fate and love; and after reading this book I know Helena is too.
The heat, humor, and love of this book had me wanting to be the heroine (even though I'm married) and be with this amazing Hook Up. I can't wait to read more Helena's books and these amazing delicious men of hers.
FYI this cover is definitely sexy but this read is even sexier.

I’ve only read the short novella Getting Down prior to reading Hooking Up and wow did Helena Hunting deliver and surprise me. I had to so much fun with Lexington and Amie. Their chemistry and connection was off the charts. Lex wooed and made me swoon numerous times with his loving and flirty personality. Amie could finally let herself loose and be Anarchy Amie in Lex’s company after Armstrong had held her down for too long.
There were many incredible, hot and laugh out loud moments in Hooking Up. I thoroughly enjoyed Lexington and Amie’s friendship and how they slowly fell in love.
Why I haven’t read a Helena Hunting book sooner is my mistake and I’m definitely going to remedy that now.

4 BadAssDirtySexyLexyStars

Amelia and Lexington are funny together and the chemistry between them is so hot! This book made me laugh so hard but also melted my heart and I rooted for them to have a happy ending as I was reading the book. They are so perfect for each other.

Amelia finds out that her new husband, Armstrong, is having sex with someone during their wedding reception and all the guest heard the action that was going on! Amelia can't believe it's happening and is mortified and hurt. She goes to her bridal suite to get out of her wedding gown so that she can leave. She finds Lexington Mills, Armstrong's cousin, in her suite and decides in her craziness to have sex with him to get back at Armstrong but Lexington stops her even though he has been attracted to her since he met her 10 months ago.

The events after the wedding fiasco seems like fate keeps bringing Amelia and Lexington together. The situations that they get into and their conversations are funny and romantic even though they both agreed that they can't have a relationship. Amelia has to get an annulment from Armstrong and she is questioning her own life and judgment!

I want to be as kickass as Amelia in the way she handles herself and can stand up for herself. Lexington is such a nice guy even though people don't think he really is but he's such a great support in so many ways for Amelia!

This is such a fun and romantic story and I fell in love with Amelia and her antics and Lexington for not only being such a nice guy but also hot!

Amalie was devastated at her own wedding and flees NYC for the South Pacific honeymoon by herself. She meets Lexington her BFF boyfriend's brother at the airport as a total twist of fate. Lex and Amie are the perfect couple as they explore her tickle trunk together in the romantic island setting. Amie has to learn to trust her feelings for Lex while battling her soon to be annulled husband who doesn't like to lose.

Written in Hunting humorous style that will have the reader literally laughing until the cry then ahhing in the next chapter.

I enjoyed this book so much I went and purchased the first book.

I really liked this one. It’s a longer book, but it flew by because I was invested in the characters. I enjoyed all of them, except the ones I was meant to hate. Thank you Netgalley for providing me a copy in exchange for a honest review. I’m giving it 4.5 out of 5 stars.

I connected with Amalie’s character quite a bit. I felt heartbroken with her. Obviously based on the summary there’s cheating in this one. The progression between her and the mystery guy was believable, especially when we get to see both sides of their story. I’m not usually a huge dual POV fan, but this one was done well. I liked seeing his side of things A LOT.

The mystery guy was fabulous in my opinion. Can I have one of my very own? I’m not going to say his name, although it becomes very apparent who it will be at the beginning of the book. He’s definitely going on my book boyfriend list. Sexy, swoony, and super sweet when he wants to be. The perfect combination.

I loved the interactions between the main characters, and even loved some of the secondary characters like Ruby, and Bane. I found myself smiling and chuckling to myself several times while reading. I definitely need to see what else this author has written, because I want more. If you love romance, and don’t mind some cheating, then definitely check this one out!

Amalie Whitfield is the picture of a blushing bride during her wedding reception–but for all the wrong reasons. Instead of proclaiming his undying love, her husband can be heard, by Amalie and their guests, getting off with someone else. She has every reason to freak out, and in a moment of insanity, she throws herself at the first hot-blooded male she sees..The book is amazing. When I started reading I couldn't put it down I read the book is one day.Helena is magnifysent writer.I cannot wait to read more of her books.Keep up the great work.

The book opens with Amalie getting hit on by both Lex and Armstrong. Amalie of course makes the wrong decision and chooses Armstrong. Fast forward a little, Armstrong and Amalie are married and he disappears during the reception just before speeches are supposed to take place.

Holy Cow!!!! Without giving the story away, the worst thing possible happens at the wedding.

Amalie runs to get away from it all; with encouragement from her best friend she goes on her honeymoon....alone. Of course the honeymoon is at an all inclusive, honeymoon/couple resort where she's constantly surrounded by loving, happy couples which just makes her even more miserable.

Thankfully, Lex was sent to one of the resorts by his father for business purposes since the resort is owned by his family. Lex comes to Amalie's rescue by helping her relocate to another resort that doesn't target on couples so she could be a little happier. Then they start spending time together and what starts off as a way to forget everything quickly turns into something much more.

I LOVED this story! There was tons of humor but also tears. I appreciated that the author didn't rush things between Amalie and Lex; that she gave Amalie the opportunity to work through her feelings given everything that had happened.

An amazing read!

This was a solid read with a great cast of characters that we can't really talk about because then we'll say what happens!! It had some really funny parts and some dramatic parts. Fans of the author will love this book.

I received an ARC copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own and do not reflect anyone else's.

HOOKING UP is a sexy and hilarious standalone that follows her previous release Shacking Up. Same world, different characters, but interconnected. Ever since I found out that Amalie was getting her own book, I FREAKED OUT because I love love loved her in Shacking Up! What a FANTASTIC heroine, she is!

Woooo, I've literally devoured this book!

Since I've read Shaking Up, I was so curious about Amie and her jacka** of a fiancé, Armstrong. Well, I can say that Armonstrong proved several times to be a piece of s***.

This story follows the months after Amie's wedding, after she discovers her newly wedded husband cheating on her during their wedding day (omg, the description of the scene and the aftermath was hilarious 😂😂😂😂 sorry Amie, but I laughed so much at reading what was happening😂)

Amie's recovery is made a little bearable thanks to Lex, her husband's cousin and a really really hot man😍 I liked him from the very beginning, this really forward, flirty man with many hidden qualities.

I really liked how the relationship between Amie and Lex grew little by little: even before their real physical relationship began, there was already something special between them, a pull that was made only stronger by the time they spent together in Bora Bora.

I also appreciated that in this book there were many funny moments (like the airport one, OMG😂😂😂I was dying😂😂😂), but also sweet and profound ones❤

And I have to repeat that Armstrong was a huge piece of s***, I loathed him, this self centered, horrid man.
You know, I hoped for a more dramatic ending of his marriage with Amie (like, a lot of broken bones and maybe some jail time?), but anyway, the important thing is that he was kicked in the curb by her.

So yes, definitely read this book, and be prepared: hot scenes alert!! Like, give me a fan, I'm dying here hot scenes!

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Ok so I'm not wanting to give anything away but. Helena Hunting knocks this one out of the park. It's hot and funny and you will want to punch a character or two! Lol this hit all the feelers and more. This is a must have add to your collection! 1-click it today!