With each release, there's the promise of so
much goodness to savor I can hardly contain my joy. Hearing there's a new
series and I'm floating on cloud nine. Unsurprisingly, I loved everything about The Hookup as I devoured this read three times before writing my review. That's
how remarkable this romance was ~ I was lured back into Matlock, Kentucky,
relishing every moment, with just as much excitement as my first time. With all
the feels and written in the classic KA descriptive world-building style, Eliza
and Johnny's journey is now one of my all-time favorites.
KA is not only the Queen of all Alphas but
also the master of the second-chance-at-love romances such as The Hookup. The
synopsis may make some leery, giving the impression that this may be a
love-triangle or a 'settling for second best' type of scenario. Let me dispel
those notions to say that this is not the case AT ALL. Johnny was a broken man,
unwilling to love again, after losing a girl that was perceived to be "THE
ONE." The beauty of this story is his healing with a message of hope; true
love can be found again through the gentle care of the right devoted woman.
This is Johnny and Izzy's story and a true Kristen Ashley fairytale ~ complete
with a sincere hero who's all about loving, protecting and dedicating himself
to the woman he claims. And that lucky girl is Eliza “Izzy” Forrester.
I adored Izzy's character to pieces. Down to
earth and tenderhearted, this Spรคtzchen (little sparrow)
handled every situation, whether it be their awkward rocky start to
tense-filled moments, with kindness, dignity, and finesse. Life was not kind to
Izzy or her family and her painful past shaped the beautiful, loyal and
graceful woman that was worthy of Johnny's heart. She had a great sense of
humor, a little sassy at times, and a quiet strength that I admired. Seeing her
relationship with Johnny grow, breaking down his walls and turning his heart
from hopeless to hope-filled, melted me. In all ways, Izzy was THE PERFECT girl
for Johnny and a woman I would be happy to embrace as part of my tribe.
How could I not instantly fall in love with a
hero with such a cool intro? What a kickass name.
Smooth as silk, hard as steel, charming,
broody-hot and all Alpha ~ I could list the countless reasons why I fell for
him, but the fun is discovering his wonders on your own. He was the
quintessential KA Alpha with a fiercely protective and controlling side. Best
of all ~ he was dirty talking growler!
He had a few dickish moments, but the
way Johnny made amends had me eating out of the palm of his hand. His woeful
shattered heart, *sigh*, I wanted to soothe and console him. Stubborn at first
for not recognizing all that was him truly deserved genuine happiness with all the
beauty that was Izzy. Johnny was everything she needed, and I was thrilled once
he finally got his head sorted, stepped up his game and took care of Izzy in
every way.
This story was addicting, seductive, fiery,
yet exquisitely romantic. From shy Izzy fumbling her first ever hookup with
Johnny, through to their intense hot AF sexual chemistry and the deep emotional
connection which blossomed, I was happily riding the wave right alongside this
couple every step of the way. Their banter had me giggling, Johnny's raw and
animalistic sexual appetite had me swooning, the angst peppered into the
storyline had me on edge, and the epilogue warmed my heart. Just an altogether
excellent read from start to finish.
Brilliantly written and passion-filled, The
Hookup was another amazingly sexy novel that left me feeling all gushy happy
and longing for more from the Moonlight and Motor Oil world. (Especially Toby and
Addie. I'm jonesing for their story and hoping their turn is next)! One of my
favorite reads this year - an instant hit that I highly recommend.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of
this publication
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