The meet-cute in this book was so genuine and sexy! They meet at a bar not even realizing they are currently rivals...which leads to funny mishaps and run-ins before they figure it out. Rashida and Elliott are very different, coming from different social classes and backgrounds, I loved the #OwnVoices representation and how they learned to accept these differences. Their chemistry was amazing and I loved Rashida's humour, especially when it came to her grandmother and her friends with all the trouble they cause!
Overall, a warm and fuzzy feeling book with great representation!

Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the ARC!

A light and easy read. A lovely cover. A sweet guy. A cute romance. Witty banter.

I fell for the cover and the premise sounded interesting. And when I started reading I immediately liked Elliott. The writing was good. And then … there was … nothing? A couple of weeks ago, I rushed through a book because I loved it so much. Now I rushed through one because I didn’t feel anything, besides some irritation and frustration. I just didn’t connect to the story, found the sex scene at the beginning too steamy to start with, didn’t really find the promised enemies to lovers story, and got bored after a while. Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t a bad book. It just didn’t fit my expectations.

But if you want to read a cute and sometimes steamy story with a really sweet MC, a light and easy read, The Hookup Dilemma might be a wonderful read for you.

I received an ARC from Entangled Publishing and NetGalley. I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Many of you know that I love a good romance book. When I saw this cute cover, I knew I needed to get my hands on it. A huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for gifting me an ARC.

The Hookup Dilemma is a heartwarming, own-voices story about what was supposed to be a one-night stand but ended up being an enemies-to-lovers romance. I loved the banter between the main characters but also greatly enjoyed the personalities and storylines of the supporting characters - especially Rashida's grandmother.

The ending felt a bit rushed, but other than that, I greatly enjoyed the book.

The Hookup Dilemma is a one-night encounter turned romance story between Rashida and Elliott. Both Rashida and Elliot are not really the hookup types, but find themselves undeniably drawn to each other. There's just one problem: after their night together, they continue to be thrown into each other's orbit as Elliott's father's company looks to develop on and gentrify Rashida's community.

The Hookup Dilemma is an interesting book and a bit unexpected. The attraction between Rashida and Elliott is undeniable, starting with physical attraction and moving to something more. While the relationship is central to the story, the battle between Elliott's father's company and Rashida's community often takes front and center as well. The topics covered are current and relevant, and I appreciate how the author intertwined them into the book. Basically, this is a lot more than just a typical romance novel, and the reader should keep that in mind when starting this book. I would recommend The Hookup Dilemma for readers looking for a romance novel that doesn't shy away from current events.

Thanks to Netgalley and Entangled Publishing, LLC for this ARC; this is my honest and voluntary review.

Woah. This book immediately starts off hot and s t e a m y. After that, it is a bit slow in the steam department - but that is made up for by a great story that focuses on the potential development and gentrification of a historical neighborhood outside of Atlanta. The hero and heroine are on either side of the issue - but will their steamy relationships survive...and develop into something more?

I wish the pacing were a bit more regular with the romance and I think there was some repetitive dialogue/language that could have been addressed during the editing process - but overall, I definitely enjoyed this book.

Who knew a one night stand with two people on the opposite side of a belief could be so hot! I enjoyed seeing Rashida and Elliott go back and forth but end up together. I'm sure in a real life situation this would make for one passionate night which was shown in the book. It was a good, quirky read but for a more mature audience.

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I loved this book but there are parts that I find boring. I'm not into business and that's where I find it boring. But I love how it started. And the sexual tension???? OMG 🥴 I went crazy because of the intensity.

This book was definitely not written for my age range. I am in high school, and that was a bit much for me. Also, the ending of the book was objectively bad. It felt disconnected and choppy, and I didn’t register that a lot of time had passed. Overall, I will not be recommending this book to my followers.

AHHHH I absolutely LOVED this book! The sexual tension, the focus on family and loyalty, ELLIOT!! So heartwarming and hot.

I ended up enjoying this more then expected. The main make character made me swoon multiple times I just loved him. The representation in this book was great to see and overall, a very loveable and enjoyable romance book!

It's lust at first sight for Elliot Quinn, when he sees a beautiful, curvy woman breeze past him. He's an exhausted architect working two jobs and taking care of his ailing father. Granted, he's the CEO of his company and heir to his father's struggling conglomerate. He never expects to see his dream woman across from him at a busy bar in the heart of Atlanta. It's fate!

Rashida Howard is fierce, she refuses to give up on Marcus Quinn, who is planning on gentrifying her grandmother's neighborhood for a fancy supermarket and a commercial center that cater to the upper echelon and millennials. There is no way her grandmother and family friends will succeed in a neighborhood that doesn't want them. She's a food critic for a powerful magazine and if critiquing has taught her anything, its to never give up. When she rests her tired feet at a bar booth, she is surprised the person she is sharing a table with is strikingly handsome (and extremely flirty). Rashida accepts his offer to dinner and proceeds to have an unforgettable, passionate night.

Elliot is shocked to find Rashida gone, but he is determined to see her again. He will never forget their lovemaking and easy conversation. He finds her at a town hall meeting disputing the construction of his father's plans. He understands the complications that can arise from the displacement of hundreds of people, but also needs everything to go smoothly. Suddenly he finds himself at odds with the woman he spent an incredible night with. Their random one night stand turns into a frenemies to lovers story.

Rashida wants nothing to do with Elliot, who to her is the only thing that stands between the peace and demolition of her grandmother's home. She had her first kiss there, skinned her knees and played jump rope there, and has countless memories more to make with her grandmother. He is so confident, warm, and trusting though, how could she not want to be with him. She has trouble trusting his motives towards her, but he grovels for forgiveness and regains her trust.

As much as they should not be together, their connection draws them in closer as they learn to compromise and make difficult choices. I loved the happily ever after ending! So adorable. This book had the perfect blend of steam and swoon worthy romance. I wish this book hadn't included so much schmoozing and business talk because some chapters were positively dull and repetitive.

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

Decent rom com with detailed characters and plot of enemies turned lovers. Not my favorite, but I felt it had a strong beginning middle and end

I'm not really sure how I feel about this book, similarly, I don't think this book quite knew what it wanted to be. The romance was cute, but there was SO MUCH dialogue about gentrification that just... acted as a plot device rather than real commentary; it felt like it wanted to be impactful, but the refusal for the book to really delve into the topic definitely hindered its enjoyability. Overall a fine read.

Really loved the premise of this! Two people on opposite sides of an issue have a one night stand- incredible. Especially with such a topical issue as gentrification.

I really liked the characters, the romance was believable and fun. Their banter was great. However, I wish the romance had taken a side step, and we focused on the main plot. The book loses momentum during the second half, and I think it’s because the romantic portion was too easy. I wish there was more of a divide over their stances.

Despite that, it’s a fun, intriguing read. Lots of steam. Both leads are great.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Rashida, a food critic who is also heavily involved in trying to save her grandmother’s neighbourhood from gentrification unknowingly hooks up with the son of the person responsible for the upcoming changes.

The Hookup Dilemma was a cute and quick read. Rashida was a strong character who was fun to read about (which is great because a lot of the time it’s hard to find a heroine in a romance that’s not annoying). I don’t think there was much to Elliot outside of him wanting to be with Rashida but who am I to complain about a man obsessed? I consider that a plus sometimes. I also wouldn’t call it enemies to lovers because this man was obsessed from the get-go.

I do feel like something was missing. The story ended but I still had questions about some subplots and Rashida’s motives and aims.

The Hookup Dilemma is my first book by Constance Gillam. I will admit that my first interest in the book was due to the cover. I like seeing an interracial couple featured on the cover and in a story.

Elliot is an architect and Rashida is a food critic. They meet in a crowded bar and have instant chemistry. They end up hooking up in a hotel room. The dilemma is that Rashida leaves first thing in the morning (despite how much they both enjoyed themselves) before Elliot wakes up, only to run into him later on. Turns out that his fathers company (which Elliot is currently running) is trying to develop a piece of land in her grandmother’s neighborhood and she is fighting to stop it and the inevitable gentrification of the area.

Overall, this was a great read. I loved the characters and that really helped me enjoy the story! I loved the community feel to it and it is definitely a great book to help put a smile on your face!

I really enjoyed this book. The characters were well rounded and the story flowed really well. I've never read the author before and would definitely look for more books By them now.

“No more being on opposite sides. He wanted her on his side. Always.”

Thank you Entangled Publishing and NetGalley an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
It was kind of both an insta love and enemies to lovers at the same time. The main characters meet and have this connection but when they find out who they each are, they have to take a step back and not cross that line, even though that pull from that first hook up keeps drawing them closer.
One of my favourite moments in this book was the dramatic display of honesty. I think it’s such a beautiful thing when someone goes out of their way to show another the truth, and not in a grovelling sort of way but because they know the other person well enough to know that words won’t just cut it, they’ve been burnt before and that needs to be accommodated for.
This book gave me very similar vibes to The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory so if you enjoyed that book, you’ll definitely enjoy this one!!

Started out really promising, but it kept dragging. I felt like there were too many secondary characters and the inner dialogue was to much. It would have been nice to get more of their relationship than the community.

Thanks Netgalley for a arc copy of this book for a honest review..  


The Hookup Dilemma was a fun 3 star read this is my first time reading this author I'm looking forward to reading her other books

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