Hooking Up Helena Hunting St Martin's Press
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. But he’s not interested in becoming her revenge screw.
Mortified and desperate to escape the post-wedding drama, Amalie decides to go on her honeymoon alone, only to find the man who rejected her also heading to the same tiny island for work. But this time he isn’t holding back. She should know better than to sleep with someone she knows, but she can’t seem to resist him.
They might agree that what happens on the island should stay on the island, but neither one can deny that their attraction is more than just physical.
Filled with hilariously scandalous situations and enough sexual chemistry to power an airplane from New York City to the South Pacific, Hooking Up is the next standalone, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from Helena Hunting, the New York Times bestselling author of the Pucked series and Shacking Up.
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.
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