Thank you to NetGalley, Farrah Rochon, and Forever for providing an advanced reader's copy of *The Hookup Plan*.

The Hookup Plan is the highly anticipated final book in Farrah Rochon’s The Boyfriend Project series, and while it didn’t quite live up to the excitement I had for it, it still provided an enjoyable and steamy read. The story follows London Kelley, a pediatric surgeon, and her high school rival, Drew Sullivan. Their paths cross once again at their high school reunion, leading to an unexpected one-night stand that turns into an agreement for a casual hookup plan. The catch? Drew has been hired at the hospital where London works, and their time together is limited to the duration of his work assignment.

The chemistry between London and Drew is palpable, and the rivals-to-lovers trope is done well with plenty of banter and sexual tension. However, I did find London’s hang-up on their high school rivalry a bit repetitive, especially as the story progressed. I wished she could move past the bitterness faster, allowing more room for the romance to fully blossom. That said, Drew was a likable and grounded character, and I appreciated the way he supported London, especially with the added pressure of her high-stress job.

One of the main drawbacks for me was the lack of development in the romance itself. I was hoping for more intimacy and deeper connection between the characters, but the focus remained on the external conflicts, like the hospital crisis and London’s emotional baggage. While I understand the need for a plot outside of just the romance, I would have liked to see more attention given to their evolving relationship.

That said, the secondary characters, particularly London’s friends, Samiah and Taylor, were a highlight. Their friendship and banter added much-needed humor and warmth to the story, and I found myself wishing for more of their interactions. The pacing was generally quick, and Rochon’s writing is witty and engaging, making it an overall fun read despite the few areas that fell short for me.

Overall, The Hookup Plan is a lighthearted, steamy rom-com that will appeal to fans of the rivals-to-lovers trope, but it didn’t quite meet the emotional depth and intensity I hoped for. If you’re looking for a quick escape with humor, chemistry, and plenty of rom-com fun, this one is worth picking up.

Thank you to Farrah Rochon, NetGalley, and Forever for the ARC. I look forward to reading more from Rochon in the future!

This was my favourite of The Boyfriend Project trilogy! London was funny and determined, while Drew managed to erk her in just the right way. I love enemies to lovers and a good millionaire trope never hurts. I can't wait to read more from Rochon outside this trilogy!

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy! I just couldn't get in the mood for this one, but I do love this author!

This was a fun romantic comedy that featured African American leads that focuses on an enemies to lover story. The leads had great chemistry. that involves hooking up which leads to love.

The Hookup Plan is the last book in the Boyfriend Project Trilogy. London is a cardio surgeon resident. Drew is leading the management team who is auditing her hospital to determine where to make cuts and find efficiencies. And, oh yeah, London and Drew went to high school together and hated each other.

This enemies to lovers story was a great way to wrap this series. It’s set in Austin and I really enjoyed it.

Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for the e-copy of #thehookupplan.

Farrah Rochon's "The Hookup Plan" is a sizzling tale of love and self-discovery. Dr. London Kelley juggles her career and an unexpected reunion with Drew Sullivan, her high school nemesis turned irresistible suitor. The plot weaves through themes of trust and personal growth as London battles between her guarded heart and Drew's persistent charm. Both characters are refreshingly reliable, with genuine motivations driving their actions. The narrative unfolds at a brisk pace, keeping readers on their toes with witty banter and emotional depth. A delightful read for romance enthusiasts, this novel is a must-add to your reading list.

This is one of my very first books from Farrah Rochon that I've read, and I actually enjoyed this one. This book falls into the tropes of: friends with benefits, the guy falls first, fast burn and former rivals. All the tropes I absolutely LOVE. I love how stubborn London is and how sweet Drew is, you already know thats the perfect potion to a good book. This book had me swooning instantly the way Drew treats London, and to top it off the rivalry between them gave this book the kick it needed. Character development was top tier because as you read further into the book, you can see the development. I thought this book was a standalone but it seems to be apart of the Boyfriend Project series which I will be looking into but as far as standalones, this can be read as one.

This book is getting a solid 4 for me, because who doesn't love steamy scenes and banter?!

I love love love Farrah Rochon, and her latest installment does not disappoint. London is hardworking and smart, and struggles to balance the daily demands of being a woman in her industry. There is immediate attraction between the two characters, which I always love.

This is my first Farrah Rochon book but won’t be my last! Her characters are so well written; I felt like I knew them and understood them. I loved London’s dedication to her profession and her confidence; loved Drew’s steadiness and the ease with which he cared for London. I really enjoyed the growth showed, especially on London’s part. And of course I loved the girlfriends and need to read their books now!
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One small criticism—I thought there were too many spicy scenes. I think because they hooked up immediately, there wasn’t that tension to play with, and it just seemed like filler, which made the book too long in my opinion. But I loved that there was no third act breakup 🙌🙌 and really enjoyed how it all wrapped up.
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3.5 stars rounded up to four! 🌟🌟🌟🌟

3.5 stars. This was a great ending to the series focused on three friends who had a bit of an unconventional start to their friendship. And I think this book was my favorite in many ways - it was nice to have gotten an introduction to London prior to this story and to see her story unfold while she navigated the things going on at her hospital. This one is a lust/lovers to relationship story - meant to be a one-night stand that continued into a (reluctant) friends with benefits situation and ultimately a relationship. I sometimes struggle with these types of storylines because the initial interactions between the two MCs can feel very surface level.

I thought the fact that they were high school rivals was an interesting layer to the storyline. I was happy to see London's growth throughout the story, to be honest at the beginning of the story I didn't like her very much. Drew was fine as a MMC - at times he felt a little one dimensional - but he was definitely not the stereotypical multi-millionaire character. I appreciated the way that he cared for London and the way that he pursued her, knowing what he wanted out of the relationship and making that clear to her. I was a little frustrated with the resolution with regards to London's career, but I understand the rationale behind it and am glad that she made the decision that was right for her.

Overall, this is an enjoyable series. This book can be read stand-alone, but there are cameos from the other two friends and there are some references to what happened in previous books that may not make sense without the context. I always enjoy a strong FMC and London definitely fits that bill! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this book.

Great book! I really like this author and was thrilled at the opportunity to read this ARC. The characters in this book were great. Loved the women in stem rep.

The Hookup Plan was a quick read. It’s the next novel in Rochon’s series about a group of friends and it’s time to find love for London. It’s an interesting premise where there’s a dash of enemies to lovers but it doesn’t hit the enemies part very hard for very long. They quickly transition their relationship away from antagonism. So it’s an interesting blend of tropes. All in all, a quick read and worth picking up if you’re invested in this series.

I thought it was an okay read. I know it is an adult romance, but at times felt like it was intended for a younger audience. London just felt so annoying and immature at times, but I know she is in her early 20s. Enemies to Lovers is also a favorite trope, but it felt very weak. London was holding a grudge on Drew for how things went in high school, but it felt so naïve and childish.

I DNF’d early on because of the profanity and what is very evident will be an open door, spicy romance.

I wasn’t able to get into this but I’m hoping to pick it back up soon, this author’s books are popular and I’m sure I will enjoy this if I pick it up again at the right time!

It took me a while to finally get to this as I haven't been in a romance mood until this summer, but thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

This novel is the third in a series, but can be read as a standalone as well.

I enjoyed this fine... I thought it was an okay read. I know it is an adult romance, but at times felt like it was intended for a younger audience. London just felt so annoying and immature at times, but I know she is in her early 20s. Enemies to Lovers is also a favorite trope, but it felt very weak. London was holding a grudge on Drew for how things went in high school, but it felt so naïve and childish.

It was a fast paced read and did feel perfect for summer. Would be a great beach/vacation read!

I’ve been on a mission to finish all of the books that I started, but out to the side and this was one of them. Firstly thanks to Netgalley and Forever for my ARC. Sorry that it took me sooo long to read and review.

This is the third installment in the Boyfriend Project series and it was a nice way to end the series. All in all this book was just ok to me. The main character London kind of got on my nerves. She actually got on my nerves throughout all of the books lol. She came across as a self-righteous know it all type. This was an enemies to lovers book, that was maybe more of a rivals to lovers book. Except it was completely one-sided 🙄. I will say that the author does a good job with showing London’s growth which in turn makes her more likable. But I still wasn’t her biggest fan. My last gripe was that I didn’t believe that the women in the friend group were best friends. That word was thrown around a lot, but I couldn’t see it. Their relationship seemed surface level, they are associates if anything.

The things that I did love about this book was the main male character Drew. This author write really good male protagonist and I love it. I loved how reasonable and patient Drew was. He was arrogant at times, but I felt it was warranted. Did I mention that he was rich? I love reading about a rich black man that isn’t hesitant to spoil his woman. The sex scenes were spicy and they got it popping from the beginning. I really liked the epilogue of the book, it wrapped the series up with a nice bow.

My review is a 3.5/5 it was a cool book. If you don’t mind annoying character and love you a rich boyfriend then have at it.

Archived prior to being able to read the book. Lost interest in trying to pick it up. I was originally interested but as it sat in my library, I did not feel the summary grabbed my attention anymore.

In Farrah Rochon’s The Hookup Plan (The Boyfriend Project #3), pediatric surgeon London Kelley must find life balance and reduce her stress. Her friends Samiah and Taylor suggest a casual hookup—a fun night with no strings—to help her with both. But the last person London, or her girls, expected her to hook up with is London’s archnemesis, Drew Sullivan, at her high school reunion of all places. Drew is back in Austin to decide whether her beloved hospital will remain open or be sold. He’ll do whatever it takes to prove he’s a caring man and change London’s view of him. But London has no plans to fall for his nice guy act or him. She will sleep with him, but falling in love is not part of her plans.

Rochon’s active, down-to-earth writing style and vivid storytelling featuring vibrant and detailed descriptions incorporating the characters’ senses and her superb world-building draw you into this steamy, charming romance. She develops complex, relatable, and likable characters who make you care about them and their lives. Her colorful, funny, authentic, and natural-sounding dialogue, dialects, and language perfectly suit her characters and settings.

A bossy perfectionist and control freak, London works too much and needs to take better care of herself. She’s a gifted doctor and surgeon but a hot mess. However, her need to be perfect and in control traces back to her relationship with her absentee, critical father. Drew Sullivan left the Hedge Fund he worked for to form his own business to help people and change the world. Now a multimillionaire, Drew’s still gorgeous and intelligent, and he likes to give London a rough time. But more than anything, Drew wants them to become friends first, then more. He doesn’t want only to have a sexual relationship with her.

I love London and Drew’s relationship because their interactions, banter, and how they talk and share things are compelling and fun to read. London is consistent in her determination to stay in that place where she refuses to like him or be his friend. She wants sex from him, that’s it. Drew continues to be himself— gentle and sweet, giving her what she wants until she’s ready to let him in. He cares for her, listens, and supports her and her needs. I love how their love scenes change as the novel progresses to become more sweet, gentle, and intimate. They grow closer, the relationship transitioning from hit-it and quit-it to something more emotional and less temporary. Rochon develops their relationship through humorous, snarky banter, sweet, sexy, steamy, intimate interactions, and love scenes that reveal and evolve their characters and further the novel’s plot.

London, her girls, and their friendships are goals. I love when they meet for Mexican food, but it makes me hungry. They support and encourage each other, giving them a place to express their joys, fears, challenges, etc. Additionally, Rochon explores disparities in health care availability based on income and the difficulties professional Black women face in practicing self-care with nuance and care.

The Hookup Plan is a sexy, funny, steamy, sweet, and fast-paced enemies-to-lovers romance that explores themes of common family issues, teen sexuality, grown parent/child relationships, health issues affecting Black Americans, and financial effects on health care access and availability.

An advanced review copy was provided by Forever via Netgalley.

The book instantly hooked me and kept me drawn in! It was a quick read, done in a single sitting as a fawned over this love story. Enemies to lovers, caught feelings, and instant tension. I really appreciate that the characters were in their 30's and I havent seen many stories like this for this age group! Overall, I would highly recommend.