Thank you to NetGalley, Marni Mann and Montlake for the ARC of Mr. Hook-Up in exchange for an honest review. This is my first Marni Mann read and woah did it start off hot and heavy! I loved the playfulness in this book and the pull the characters had for each other. It was a little too insta-love for me. I like my books to have some build up and angst. I did find myself giggling a lot during this book. And thoroughly enjoyed the attraction and chemistry Easton and Drake had plus the added second chance romance which is of course one of my favs. Finally a romance that didn’t have that miscommunication/going back and forth to each and I completely appreciated that! Highly recommend and can’t wait to read more from Marni.

I've been looking forward to this story/series since we first heard of their app in The Dalton Family series. Easton, the Hero in this story, and his roommates, Grayson and Holden, create an app while they're still at Harvard, to meet their ahem "physical" needs. Easton tested their product and found an unheard of match of 100%. Their chemistry is off the charts when they finally meet, but unfortunately, timing isn't perfect for them to continue something that was supposed to be temporary. Fast forwarding 5 years, when the app is a huge success, and the guys need to hire someone to help them manage their growth. In walks our heroine, Drake, who is perfect for the job. Because they were masked and no real names were shared, Easton and Drake don't realize they shared a hook-up back in college.
This story was a refreshing romance since there were no extreme conflict swings, and both main characters, though not perfect, were perfect for each other! Can't wait to read Grayson and Holden's stories!

I really liked this book. I didn't expect that the first half of the book was in his POV. I read it in a few days and the characters have my heart. Love that it was fast-paced.

I wound up DNFing this book unfortunately. The writing wasn't for me and I felt like the plot was too weak to keep me intrigued.

3.5 stars

Hello there Mr. BOSTON.

This is going to be fun. A Hook-up app that makes all the connections. Three friends in different stages of life heading up this company. Yeah, we are definitely going to have some fun.

First up, is Easton- the man behind the idea. Looking for everything Hooked has been created for and getting The Perfect match instead. But this story is just starting and Easton's ever after isn't quite that pretty...or quick.

Marni Mann makes us ache for him. Both heart and body. 😘😉

This is Book 1 in the Hooked Series by this author. It is a second chance romance between Easton and Drake, who had a one night stand five years ago. These flawed characters and the unique plot make for an entertaining read. Once they reconnect, their sizzling chemistry and strong connection are undeniable as they navigate the bumpy road to their forever after. It is a love story with drama and steam, sexual tension and chemistry, and twists and turns, plus appealing secondary characters to keep the reader interested. An engaging page turner.

I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from Valentine PR and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.

Marni you’ve done it again, another series that has me hooked!

This book follows Easton and Drake. Easton is one of the owners who created a dating app named “Hooked” and Drake is someone he meets through the app.

Sparks fly but Drake decides to end it and lose contact with Easton. Fast forward a few years later, they reunite as she is hired to work for his company.

✨Read this if you like✨
Workplace romance
Forced proximity
Second chance romance
Spice

Thank you Marni Mann, Valentine PR, NetGalley & Montlake for the book 💛

I started this and just couldn't get into it.... it felt a little cringe and kind of crass? I love some smut but for some reason this just wasn't hitting the mark.

A great start to a new series. I enjoyed going on Easton & Drake’s journey. I loved watching them find their own happily ever after.

I can’t wait to revisit these characters and their world.

I voluntarily reviewed this book.

I’m calling it! This is absolutely 100% my new fave Marni book. It was sweet, it was sexy, it was swoony, it was EVERYTHING. I loved everything about it.

The connection between Drake and Easton was written absolutely perfect. It was SO dang refreshing to see an honest and open relationship between two characters.

Easton - that MAN is the swooniest man ever but will also bring you to your knees (literally and figuratively) with his dirty mouth 🤭

This book also ties into The Intern so it was nice to see my man Declan 🥰🥰

This book was a 4.5⭐️ for sure! The writing was amazing and the character development was perfect! The spice was so good too! This is definitely a must read.

“I just needed to be around her. I needed to be closer. Because never in all my life had I seen a woman as gorgeous, intelligent, and charismatic as Drake Madden.”

I’ve read almost all of Marni’s books especially her erotic romances. But I gotta say that this book has to be the steamiest one that I’ve ever read from her. From the very first page, I was hooked to this story. Mr. Hook-up had everything that I love about Marni’s books and yet so much more!

Not only was the spice in this book top notch, it was also a romantic second chance romance. I loved the chemistry and connection between Easton and Drake. They were such a perfect match that I couldn’t get enough of their story. Not to mention, Easton deserves to be on the list for one of the best book boyfriends. You can’t help in falling in love with him. The other thing that I really enjoyed about this book was the supporting characters and friendships in this book. I’m already excited to read more of this series. Mr. Hook-up was the perfect kick off to this new series and is a book that should be on everyone’s tbr!

Mr. Hook-Up is the first book in the new series Hooked written by Marni Mann.

Oh! My! Word! I am so in love! My ovaries were not prepared for Easton Jones!!! This was kicking my feet up in the air, giggling, moaning and screaming in my pillow, type of read. At times I found myself closing my eyes to savor the delicious moments reveling in their soulmate connection. I was HOOKED by Mr Hook-Up, from the beginning and if you like dirty talking, sexy as sin, alpha, hotties, this is the book for you.

The plot! The characters! The tension! The SPICE! Perfection! Perfection! Perfection!

This was Easton Jones and Drake Madden’s story. It was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It was seductive, passionate, alluring, sexy, angsty, littered with heat, full of sweet and funny moments, and completely consuming. I loved every moment when these two were together! I couldn’t drag myself away from it.

Be ready to Swoon!!! Easton and Drake are FIRE together! Mr Hook-Up was pure perfection. This truly is one of the best stories I’ve read in 2023!

I received an early copy and this is my honest review.

I’ve never wanted a fictional couple to stay together as much as these two.
The fact I can’t even give the characters’ names in my review should tell you how twisted the plot gets. 😅
Just go check out this second chance, boss/employee romance with hilarious Main characters.

MY THOUGHTS AFTER READING...

Ever since reading When Ashes Fall, I've developed some sort of book ₱T$D for every book that Marni releases... it one was such a memorable read that it still haunts me to this day.

Fast forward to Mr. Hook-Up... I don't know why but I kept on waiting for the other shoe to drop. For real... haha

But seriously speaking, it's lighter than I've anticipated... very riveting, very swoon-worthy. It's something that would leave you inspired and happy.

I recommend this book!

I enjoyed this first book in the new series. I think this book encompasses some big ideas that resonate in our current society, such as online dating, finding that special connection, and focusing on yourself and your career. But it does also address how sometimes love is about finding the right person at the right time. Drake and Easton met through an online dating app, but after one encounter together, they go their separate ways. When they do come back together, time has passed, and they’ve both had the opportunity to grow and mature. I really like how sweet Easton is, and his totally all in attitude. He knows Drake’s had a tough few years, but his willing to work for their relationship. Looking forward to the other books in the series!

Easton and his friends make a dating app in college and on the first day he gets matched with Drake, they have an instant connection and great banter so they "meet" up in a unique way and at the end of the night they don't exchange names and they lose contact for some years. Reconnecting they meet again when she is the new hire at the company. I really enjoyed the plot twist on how they figured out who one another was.

Easton, Easton.....my favorite to date!! My heart was hurting, but Marni put everything together beautifully. The steam...🔥🔥🔥!!! It's definitely a instalove/insta connection, but I'd say, they're soulmates. The right person at the wrong time.

Easton and Drake met on the Hook app, and they were a perfect match. They decided to hook up the night the app have a masquerade party. With the mask on, they never knew how each other looks like and have no idea what their real names were. After so many tries of seeing if they'll be able to hang out again, the timing was just never right. 5 Years later, Drake got hired for the Hook app, and she didn't know that Easton was one of the creator of it. What's going to happen now since they are boss and employee now? Will they know who each other are?

I totally love Easton and Drake. The way Easton loves Drake had me swooning so much. I'm already obsessed with this world that Marni created. I can't wait for more.

If you love a steamy billionaire romance, you need this book.

Mr Hook-Up was my first read by Marni Mann, and I have to say I absolutely enjoyed the book and will continue to read the rest of the books in the series!

The story line was a unique one, and I loved how the author has brought dating around to current times to something we can totally relate to in present day. It had plenty of heat, and the connection between Easton and Drake was undeniable from the get go. I loved when they reconnected and how they came to figure things about between them. Well done!

We start getting to know Easton, using his app to 100% match and meet up (with masks) and hook up with someone. They keep tough here and there but it fades, until years later and they have no clue they are each other in their lives.

A whole new look at a social media/workplace romance. With NO 3rd act break up, written by Marni Mann - yes please!

There’s a lot built around Easton and his friends to set up the series well and have us expecting the best yet to come. I always know with diving into a Marni book that I’m going to get a fun and spicy romance that is going to be playful and have me turning the page for more.