Hooking Up is the perfect read when you just want to escape into something fun, sweet and sexy. Poor Amalie has just gotten married. Literally, just gotten married, and is at her reception when the sounds of her husband's infidelity are broadcast for the entire building to hear. Yeah...I was cringing for poor Amalie. I can't imagine something more horrifying. But, does Amalie let it get her down? Nope. She goes off on her honeymoon alone, determined to escape what is surely to be some serious drama back at home. While at the airport she spots Lex (Lexington), her best friend's fiancé's older brother and the man at whom she threw herself right after hearing her husband cheating on her with his date at their reception. The man who gently rejected her. The man with whom her cheating husband has a long-standing rivalry. The man who happens to be her cheating husband's cousin. Yikes!

As they discover, and indulge in, their attraction to each other while on Bora Bora, I was cheering for them, because if anyone deserved loved and happiness with each other, it is these two. Lex is so sweet with Amalie, and she honestly never should have ended up with Armstrong (cheating husband) anyway, considering that it was Lex who was gently flirting with her when Armstrong strong-armed his way into her life. I was seriously annoyed at Armstrong for his ridiculous behavior, but Lex more than made up for it and gave Amalie all the love (and steamy times) she needed and deserved.

If you like your romance heavy on the steam, light on the angst, but sweet and fun, 1-click Hooking Up today. Helena Hunting has never let me down, and Hooking Up is no exception.

This book is everything I was waiting for. Amazingly funny and steamy. You will laugh out load and need a cold shower. Amie and Lex hit it off when they first met but Armstrong stepped in and he was opposite of all the bad choices she has made. But not all good choices are good. Amie found that out a day to late.
Amie might think she can keep Lex as a distraction but when you have chemistry like them there is just no way. Helena is such a amazing author. If you haven’t read her yet don’t wait anymore. Grab her books.

I can never get enough of Helena Hunting's writing. It's sweet, sexy, swoony, and hilarious - while still pulling you in with all the emotions you can handle. I inhaled this in a single sitting - it was VERY hard to put down. The characters were amazing. 5/5

Super cute book. Likable character. Definitely recommend.

I didn't think that Lex and Amie's book would surpass my love of Shacking Up, but Hooking Up did! I loved every bit of the romance between them. Loved how they stood up for themselves and that they discovered that they each deserved to love and be loved. Amie and Lex have both been through the relationship wringer--Amie especially, but their journey toward an honest and open relationship was sexy, smart and I couldn't help but to root for them to move past the Hooking Up to the permanent. Swoon.

This is Helena’s best book to date. It’s absolutely fantastic! I’d give it all the stars if that was an option. It’s definitely worthy of more than 5 stars.

The hero is so, so, so, so, so amazing. My god. I can’t even. He’s... Everything. Perfect. Sexy. Swoony. Funny. Muscly. Those sock washing muscles... *drools* LOL!!! He’s the epitome of a perfect book boyfriend. Gah!!! I love him.

Amie is also fantastic. As much as I hate what happened to her, I’m glad it did because Armstrong is a d-bag of epic proportions. I love the way she reacts to all the things, a bit ragey, a bit crazy. Totally accurate.

The chemistry between Amie and the hero... *fans self* Whoa. This book is uber-steamy and sexy and dirty. The mouth on this guy... Lord, have mercy.

I can’t say it enough, this book is perfection! It has the usual hilarity and steam and wee bit of angst that Helena is known for. And this is my favorite from her. Read it! Right now!!!

I really loved and enjoyed Hooking Up. I hate myself for putting it off for so long. It was better than I expected. The characters were so perfect for each other. Was hooked right away. cant wait for more.

Love love every book this author write! This one was no different! Highly recommend!!

Oh my! This story is EVERYTHING it promised to be. I love how the author used the prologue to introduce the two main characters. Good grief, that wedding! The scene in the bridal suite and in the airport had me in stitches. Lexington and Amalie will have you laughing out loud, heating up, and melting into a puddle with their story. I could not get enough of these two. Their chemistry captivated me from the very beginning. Lex is beyond sexy! This is definitely a Helena Hunting novel that you don't want to miss!

♥ Review by Lys

Talk about hot mess!!!

With the return of everyone's least favorite Whoreton, Amalie's wedding crashes in a a spectacular way. I can't even begin to guess how the anger would motivate someone. But with Anarchy Amie lurking inside, I can only imagine...

It's a terrible situation. It's complicated beyond belief. It's also sweet, romantic, and crazy. So of course it's a great read!!!

I just hope for a little extra bone breaking. It would certainly make me smile.

Lex is all kinds of wonderful. I wish it dove more into his mind. I think this heartbreakingly hot man is more intense and amazingly sweet than he gets credit for.

So to Sexy Lexy and Anarchy Amie, may you figure it all out and stick it to the tiny dicked assh@le!

We all think that when we finally agree to marry someone that it’s going to be forever. Amalie certainly thought so, but that all went out the window when she and the whole wedding hears her new husband getting attention from someone that is not him. So what does a girl do?
Go on the honeymoon without him and get the kind of revenge. The best way to get over someone is to get under someone else. And she gets that and more when she runs into a man that she passed over, Lexington.

Lexington and Armstrong have a history that goes back to when they were kids and it only gets more intense now that he has his eye on Amalie.

The scenes between Amalie and Lexington are explosive. Helena Hunting really knows how to write a love scene and having you fanning yourself at the intense connection between the two characters. She doesn’t shy on the details and the passion that these characters have for one another explode on the pages that you can feel it in your own body.

There is a HEA for the couple and there is no cliffhanger, which is the kind of book that I love reading. The story doesn’t have a huge blow out scene (though the build up before the climax could have certainly of had one). There is a some back and forth between Lex and Amalie that could have been (and I would have liked it) better to have bigger and more intense, but overall I am ok with the way that the book turned out.

Whoa. Intense and crazy and so much fun to read.

<i>“I feel like the foulest version of Cinderella ever.”</i>

Amalie Whitfield, bless her heart, is in the middle of her wedding reception to douche bag extraordinaire Armstrong when the speakers start blasting the groom getting a blow job - FROM ANOTHER WOMAN.
Cringing - I was literally cringing in sympathy embarrassment for Amalie. "

<b>She has every reason to freak out, and in a moment of insanity, she throws herself at the first hot-blooded male she sees"</b>
LEXINGTON! Hell yes do we love us some Lexington (Bane's older brother).

<b>"But he’s not interested in becoming her revenge screw."</b>
Because he's totally been torturing himself for months over Amalie and now that she's single he isn't going to screw it up like this.

<b>"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.</b>
DUN DUN DUNNNN!!

Gah this was great. Like a soap opera and reality tv show all in one!!

I really enjoyed Hooking Up. When I met Amalie and Armstrong in Shacking Up, I was really hoping that Amalie didn't marry the douche! I fell in love with Lex as he tried to help Amie through this awful time in her life. Amie has no reason to trust people. All her life she has been burned by those she loves and just when she thinks Armstrong is the answer to all of that, he hurts her the worst! I loved Lex's strength in this book and the way that he cared about Amie. He never pushed her and let her find her way. Bane and Ruby are here helping them through this debacle and I loved catching up with them!

The writing was light and fun and made me laugh in some spots. I fell in love with Lex and Amalie and I hope that they end up with a happy ending (hint....they need a novella or something). Great read!

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.