Hooking Up: A Novel (Shacking Up, #2)

by Helena Hunting

[Sam@WLABB]

Not bad, just not what I was expecting.

I think the problem was more me, than the book. I probably would have been ok with how angsty this book was had it been balanced out, but there was not enough humor to handle all that angst. I was a fan of the set-up, but I wish I had seen more of the connection developing between the characters. I think the sex to story ratio was a little too heavy toward the sex for my liking (probably a little too kinky for me as well), and maybe some of that time could have been used to let us see Lex and Amie's growing affection.

However, there were some things I really enjoyed. I thought Lex was great. He was totally swoony and sweet, and I always love when the hero is all in. I also liked seeing Ruby and Bane again, and loved how they were always in Amie's corner ready to support her. The chemistry between Amie and Lex was fantastic and the banter was top notch. I really enjoyed those two together, and the ending was great. It did leave me with a smile.

*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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