"The Hook Up" by Kristen Callihan is a college romance story that revolves around the characters Anna and Drew. They meet in History Class and initially consider each other just a hook up, but their relationship evolves into something more complex filled with love, angst, insecurities, and possessiveness. delves into the realistic and honest issues that Anna and Drew face, with a strong focus on character development and emotional depth. The writing style is engaging, building anticipation and creating a mix of emotions that keep the reader invested in the story.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book features medium content warnings, including discussions around insecurity, bullying, and some emotional distress.
Has Romance?
There is a strong romantic element that drives the plot throughout the story.
From The Publisher:
The rules: no kissing on the mouth, no staying the night, no telling anyone, and above all . . . No falling in love.
Anna Jones just wants to finish college and figure out her life. Falling for star quarterback Drew Baylor is certainly not on her to do list. Confident and charming, he lives in the limelight and is way too gorgeous for his own good. If only she could ignore his heated stares and stop thinking about doing hot and dirty things with him. Easy, right?
Too bad he's committed to making her break every rule . . .
Football has been good to Drew. It's given him recognition, two National Championships, and the Heisman. But what he really craves is sexy yet prickly Anna Jones. Her cutting humor and blatant disregard for his fame turns him on like nothing else. But there's one problem: she's shut him down. Completely.
That is until a chance encounter leads to the hottest sex of their lives, along with the possibility of something great. Unfortunately, Anna wants it to remain a hook up. Now it's up to Drew to tempt her with more: more sex, more satisfaction, more time with him. Until she's truly hooked. It's a good thing Drew knows all about winning.
Contains mature themes.
Ratings (28)
Incredible (2) | |
Loved It (11) | |
Liked It (6) | |
It Was OK (5) | |
Did Not Like (3) | |
Hated It (1) |
Reader Stats (82):
Read It (31) | |
Want To Read (35) | |
Not Interested (16) |
3 comment(s)
Mmm, it was good but not great. In the beginning there were some serious off-putting bits of misogyny, where the football dudes had utterly no respect for women. Look, I know women hurling themselves at the guys just to bag a football player doesn't say good things about the woman either, but the way the guys viewed them as mostly faceless, generic, disposable fucks... Yuck.
But mostly it lost a star because it went too YA/NA emo angst for me for a stretch in the middle. Like, the kind of thing where you want to punch both characters because they're being so fucking stupid.
So yeah. I liked it, but it isn't a favorite.
This book chased me down. Every search I did came back around to this title so I finally gave in and meh.
I have to dissent to the glowing reviews of this book. While it's generally well written (not riddled with errors, etc.), the story just didn't work for me.
I have no problem with insta-love stories, but from the get go this couple's luv was just too much.
He gasped in class when he saw her for the first time. He could always tell when she was near. Their first two hook-ups were in public because they just could not stop themselves (though we learn this is completely out of character for both characters as we get to know them). Despite the obvious insta-love, the characters don't really communicate well, leading to the inevitable miscommunication then wedge between the couple to reach the HEA.
I understand where the author wanted to take me, but I just couldn't buy in. I think for me, if you're going to do this kind of meant for each other insta-love story, there almost has to be acknowledgement of otherworldly forces--fate, kismet, whatever--pushing--no demanding--this couple, who really don't have a lot in common except for intelligence and witty banter, to be together. (
See Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie).
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About the Author:
Maxine Mitchell is passionate about animals, traveling, coffee, a good bottle of wine, and great stories. Raised an Army brat, she had a mobile childhood (affording her the opportunity to meet people from many different backgrounds) that she would not trade for anything. She still gets the itch to move every few years, but for now is settled in Los Angeles with her guy and her dog.
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