When Easton thought of developing this app he never thought he would find his forever. What he was looking for was that one-night stand, no strings, no feelings, no relationship. But what he found was someone he couldn’t get enough of. Someone who was always on his mind. Someone more than a one-night fling. When “Love” and he were 100% compatible he thought there was some mistake. No mistake, they truly were perfect for each other.
Now 5 years later he has never forgotten her. When he meets Drake he cannot explain the connection he feels towards her. She seems so familiar. The feelings he has towards her are too much to ignore. The bond they share he cannot understand. Why is Drake so different that anyone else. Anyone except “Love”. What makes her so special. The trust these two have for each other is what soulmates are all about.
The Hook-Up is the first book in a new series and what a beginning it is. The chemistry between Drake and Easton is explosive inside the bedroom as well as outside. Bring on Book 2. Ready for more fireworks.

Easton and his friends create an app geared solely toward one night stands. When he gets a perfect match with Drake, he’s in for the time of his life. I loved Drake! She’s fiesty and her chemistry matched beautifully with Easton who was very dreamy.

The friend group of the app creator team (aka the other two guys who will hopefully get books) was a real asset. They brought in a lot of depth and humor to the story.

The book being broken in to two parts was a bit weird from a book flow perspective. I also found some of the plot to be predictable.

I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Marni Mann's books have been giving me life lately! I loved most of the books from the Dalton Brothers series and I am SO excited to be reading Easton's book now!

Workplace romance
Second chance romance
Billionaire
Forced Proximity

After creating a hook up app and anonymously meeting the girl of his dreams, Easton loses her before things even get a real chance. They scored extremely high on the capability test and Easton knows that she is the girl for him. They meet up at a masked ball and have a one night stand. And they don't even exchange names so they don't know who each other is. And she disappears without a trace for years.

Fast forward a few years - Easton is Drake's new boss. And their chemistry is FIRE! Once they realize who they are to each other, things get fiery and complicated and I loved it.

These characters were amazing and the author sets us up for other books in this series and I can't wait!

This is my second book by the author. When Ashes Fall absolutely gutted me and I guess I expected the same from this one and Mr. Hook-up is not that book. I did, however, enjoy the push and pull, the mystery of who Love was. The story is well written and has some pretty amazing spice--actually a whole lot of amazing spice so if that is what you are looking for, look no further. The story didn't have the "hook" I expected but did have some outside drama that shook things up a bit. In the end, it is a romance with an HEA. 3.5 stars

- Anonymous Dating App
- Second Chance
- Boss/Employee
- Forbidden Love
- Boy Obsessed
- Women in STEM

This is the first book in the new standalone series, Hooked, where each book will (I think) be focused on the creators of a new hook-up app.

I'll be honest, I am struggling with my rating of this one. On one hand I enjoyed the overall story and the characters, but at the same time I found it to be predictable and lacked the angst I typically love in books. I have only read one other book by Marni Mann and she writes some of my favorite spicy scenes.
Overall I am going to say I enjoyed this one enough to recommend it to anyone looking for a lighter, second chance, workplace romance rec.

Wow, wow, wow. Marni Mann did it again and bring me with her and this new book. This is only my second book writing by her but I'm ready to dive in her backlist, becasue this one was absolutely great.

I would have loved to read so much more of them, I mean, I couldn't get enough of them.

Drake and Easton were just incredibly perfect. They have this strong, pull, connection, chemistry between them. It was like two magnets who were attracted to one another.

My heart fluttered more and more in my chest while I read their story, I really was so into deep with them and I freaking loved that feeling.

It was sensual, passionate and what they shared was something so beautiful, so powerful.

I totally recommend it. Prepared yourself to fall in love with Drake, but mostly Easton ♥.

This book should come with a warning, do not start it if you have anything else you need to do, like work, eat, sleep… I thought I would start this one and read a couple of chapters and then head to bed, but the next thing I knew it was 3AM and I was a third of the way through!!

Easton’s story is one of my favorite tropes, it’s a second chance for him to be a part of something different and real. The story is just so good I’m not going to give you more than that, I don’t need to, because once you pick this one up you are not going to be able put it down!

Mr HookUp is filled with everything we love, Marni knows what she’s doing, she knows when we need to laugh l, when we need to swoon, and even when we need to blush a little or maybe even a lot ☺️. Do not miss out on this new series, I promise you are going to get Hooked!

I love Marni Mann’s writing and I was excited to hear she had a new series about three friends Easton, Holden and Grayson coming. Mr Hook-Up is Easton Jones and Drake Madden’s journey and it’s the first book in the Hooked Series. If this book is anything to go by Ms Mann will certainly have another hit series on her hands.
This group of friends have created a dating app and it’s while testing that Easton ( user Mr. Boston) and user Saaraslove aka Love have a 100% match but after one meeting she disappeared. Five years on Easton and Drake are having he time of their lives, the chemistry is hot and it looks like love is in the air until Love reappears……
So who will Easton choose, one click to find out.
This book ticked all my boxes, I swooned, I smiled, I fell hard and fast for Easton and I was kept on the edge of my seat waiting to see who he would choose. Looking forward to what’s to come from the men of Hooked.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley

If you like second chance workplace romance this book is for you! Eason is co owner the new dating app. He meets someone falls hard and fast. They have great banter between them and they very hot and heavy! But they are forced part, and this their second chance to make through. I enjoyed the how both main characters I am excited to see where the series goes from! I want to know more about Grayson, Holden and David! I enjoyed the little Easter Egg from the Dalton Brother series. Thank you for the arc!

Well my goodness this is pornnny. The books premise is that the creator of a hookup app with no strings attached gives you a percent match about how perfect you will be together. A bizarre happenstance happens where the creator joins the app and receives a 100% match and what happens when they meet is explosive in every aspect . This insta everything works so well. There's a bunch of twists and surprises I won't ruin but it was adorable and this better become a series!!!

MR. Hook-up

Tropes:
-Second Chance
-Billionaires
-Workplace Romance
-Forbidden Love

The start of the book will hook you in! I could not put it down. The story talks about Bachelor Easton and two friends start a one night stand up together. Easton finds a match but unfortunately after connecting loses touch to username he calls Love. He never hears from her again.

Years later Easton find that some Feeling he had for love but for his new employee Drake. BUT as you know life is never easy. Love comes but into his life.

Part of the story is relatable and fun. I love that you see his love story develops and how the relationships grow. Not only with is love interest but also partners in the company. I believe this is a must-read book.

“If my past had taught me anything, it was that no matter what, you didn’t let go. You fought.”

4.5⭐️ I promise this book will have you hooked. It was swoony, sweet and of course spicy. Easton and Drake hit it off immediately on a dating app Easton and his best friends created, getting a 100% match. They never knew each other's names and only had one hot night together. When life continued to be hectic for them both they were never able to see each other again and Drake disappeared. Five years later Easton’s dating app is #1 and finds himself having a connection with their new recruit and he hasn’t felt that in a long time. I loved these two together, their connection was so good. I loved how honest they were with each other at all times. It was so refreshing to read a couple who had great communication and always stuck by each other’s sides. Easton is the perfect book boyfriend. He is so freaking swoony and will do anything and I mean ANYTHING for his girl I swear. He had me melting in a puddle and falling in love with him. Drake is independent and strong and I loved her character! They truly had that soulmate love!

DNF @20 % ish.
I've a couple of books by this author on my tbr. This one convinced me by the blurb. Unfortunately, given that it was mainly written through text messages I just didn't feel the connection between the characters even when they met (but were masked) in person.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Truthfully, I was so close to putting this is the DNF pile. But I pushed through. The first part of this story was quite boring. It’s in first person, single POV of the MMC, sprinkled with some IM chat between him and the FMC. 14 chapters, roughly 30% of the book, of backstory between you fast forward to 6 years later. Here you get both POVs which was a bonus.
If you think you’re getting anything shocking and new, lower your expectations. For what it is, it’s fun and (eventually) enjoyable. Recommended for anyone looking for a filler, quick, spicy read.

4* Hooked Stars

When Easton and his two best friends develop a one-night stand app called Hooked he never envisaged being matched 100% to someone. After chatting and messaging via the app they decide to meet at a masquerade ball and their connection is instant and strong. All Easton knows about his match is her username, Love. When he wants to explore the possibility of taking things to the next level, Love disappears, and he has no way of finding her as they did not share their names or identities.

Five and a half years later Drake (Love) is hired as the new director for the Hooked App. Their connection is once again sudden and strong and when Drake discovers that Easton was her hook-up she is in a dilemma because if she tells him will she risk losing her job?

I enjoyed this second chance forbidden office romance and the chemistry between Drake and Easton was sizzling!

This was my first book by this author and I went in blind, which I often do. There was way more spice than I was expecting, and as a lover of spice that wasn’t an issue. I did think the spice often overtook the plot more often than I would have liked and would classify this as more erotica, but the storyline was good even though it was often overshadowed by sex scenes.

If you’re looking for a quick, steamy read, this one is for you.

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the digital copy. My review is honest and voluntary.

Easton and Drake "meet" on a hookup site, sharing only one incredible night together without sharing names or faces, thanks to masks. But their relationship is short lived as she leaves and cuts ties. Now, years later, they are thrust together at work and the attraction is still there.

This one was good, but didn't always hit in the right places for me.

I liked Drake and Easton as characters. They were both driven but completely into each other. I just wish I knew more about them throughout the story. They are very insta-love and that doesn't die out. The app itself was also pretty cool, along with the rest of the creators. I can see where the series is going to go with the rest of the male characters.

The only thing I was missing was angst. I wanted the stakes higher and more drama. BUT, this was an interesting read.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the gifted copy. My reviews are always honest.

This book “Hooked” me from the beginning! Three college best friend Grayson, Holden and Eason created a hook up app called Hooked. Eason user name Bostonlifer was matched 100% with SaarasLove. After chatting on the app they finally met up at the launch party for Hooked. Did I mention it’s a masquerade theme party. Mind blowing quickly sex. Sparks flew! It’s like a tingling in your chest that moves low,low but it doesn’t disappear. It restarts like a constant loop and feathers are tickling every inch of your skin. It’s a constant urge to touch and feel every part of your body. Bostonlifer can’t get SaarasLove out of his head. She dominating his thoughts. But timing isn’t on their side. Someone’s always busy and can’t meet. Then SaarasLove is gone!
Five and a half years goes by and the boys need to hire a director for the business app Hooked. This will launch them internationally. Enters Drake, or should I say SaarasLove. She figured out that it’s Easton she hooked up with all those years ago. But will Easton figure it out? If he does, will be be mad? Will she lose your job that she loves at Hooked? Will they hook back up? Read this book and find out. It’s a easy, fast paced, enjoyable book!

I absolutely blew through this book! I LOVED it! Marni Mann really does not disappoint with any of her books but this one had me! If you need a spicy workplace trope- this one is for you! I mean you really had me at “masked ball, one night stand” anyways!! Easton and Drake’s connection is undeniable and absolute fire! I was obsessed from start to finish!

I really loved how you see clips of other charters from some of Marni’s other series in here! The pace of the book was fast (but not too fast to where you feel it’s rushed) and I loved the fact that I truly ENJOYED the characters. Nothing felt too fake or unrealistic! It made me extremely excited for book #2!!

Thank you Marni Mann and NetGalley for providing me an advanced copy of this book to review!

2.5 ⭐️

I had so many high hopes for this novel, like a workplace, second-chance romance where the MMC creates an app where he anonymously meets the FMC and they match with a compatibility score of 100% but then she suddenly disappears. Then, five years later, they cross paths again when she starts working for him? Sounds good, right?

WELL, everything was so fast-paced. This novel consists in two parts: the first one was hasty and Love annoyed the hell out of me. Why would she start every single conversation with “Hiiiiii”, please shut up! Besides, they had been texting for a week and he was already head over heels for her?

And the second part was basically them having sex all the damn time, anywhere.

I also really wanted more drama when he finds out that Drake and Love are the same person because for a man who is described as a womaniser, he’s a softie.

May I add that the drama at nearly the end was so unexpected and out of place.

I just couldn’t connect with the characters at all. I’m just going to blame that maybe the author’s writing might not be for me, sorry.

Also, as a Spanish person, that is NOT how paella is made 💀.