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I can't say enough about him, so many things that he said left me sighing and tearing up. His emotional commitment to Anna was nothing short of extraordinary. He was so vulnerable, so willing to put everything on the line to be with her that I wanted to scream over how amazing he was. Anna was a fantastic character as well.
I often have a hard time with NA heroines because they seem to be all alike. And her growth, her eventual realization over what truly mattered left me speechless. Watching her grow into the woman she was meant to be was like coming home. Her and Drew together was electric, charged and completely satisfying.
Things happen here and the plot twists had me literally hanging off the seat of my pants. So many emotional scenes that were so intense, so distressing The epilogue was everything I wanted it to be, it was just lovely, just perfect. I can't say enough how much I loved this book! The secondary characters were fantastic and the second book is about one of Drew's best friends, which I really look forward to.
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I'm definitely looking forward to reading more from this incredible author! Thanks so much Jill, had you never read this and convinced me to do the same, I would have missed out on a truly amazing read! View all 86 comments. The Hook Up Series: Game On 1 Author: Kristen Callihan Release date: September 8, Rating: This is her first attempt at New Adult and I have to say, I was completely impressed with this book. The writing was fantastic. It was emotional, it was funny, it was Title: It was emotional, it was funny, it was gripping in a way that I was unable to set this bad boy down once I took a peek at it!
You know exactly what I'm talking about, I know you do. Your curiosity is aroused so you turn to the first few pages to get a sample of the writing and before you know it, you're chapters in and promising yourself, "Just a few more pages. Looking at the cover, sorry but I wasn't too crazy about it. He looks goofy as hell!
But please don't judge the book on that smarmy guy. I'm so glad I decided to try this one out. This book has all the signs of a superior book: Freaking fire alarm steamy-don't read this in public H. This is not your typical NA fare An abundant amount of 2 Made me laugh multiple times 5…My highlighting finger got a really good workout.
On to the story A bad first impression, a heroine with a past that has shaped her to be prickly and sensitive, and a hero not used to getting immediate adoration because of his football stardom not that he enjoys it, he's a pretty humble guy At first sight, Drew is thunderstruck and speechless over Anna. In his own words: I'm not going to say it was love at first sight.
Anna is not impressed by his adulation. In fact, it has the opposite effect. They take football seriously down south, and his talent has them clambering for a piece of him. Anna is a complicated girl. She throws off a tough girl vibe that screams strength, but inside, because of bullying in high school, has body and confidence issues. Her body has changed since then, but her mind hasn't. Though she had her insecurities, I still liked her. She was funny, independent, intelligent, and loyal.
She was the complete package, but doesn't do serious relationships. So when she has a similar reaction to Drew upon meeting him, she puts up a fortress around herself that's she's determined to keep up around him.
But eventually, one night at a party, it happens. It was the single, most electrifying, life changing experience for both of them. The problem is, she doesn't want to be. Tonight was obviously an ill-advised hook up for her.
And I'm so screwed up because it was the best thing that has ever happened to me. After realizing she can't stay away from him, she erects "The Rules" to keep them from getting too close. No kissing, no staying the night, no telling anyone, and no falling in love. Drew's willing to gamble that he can make her break all those rules.
They really had some combustible chemistry. And the fact that they couldn't kiss added so much sexual tension to the mix. Never before has so much importance and heat been put into a single first kiss. It's significance is unspoken but plain as day. They give each other untold pleasure but both secretly yearn to explore the intimacy and everything that giving that piece of themselves symbolizes. Best first kiss ever. He had a tragic past, but he doesn't obsess over that, he's hot yet sweet, and he's not a manwhore. Yet he was still strong and determined when it came to what he wanted.
And that would be Anna. Before you know it, not only their sexual connection is drawing her in, but she's found a best friend in him. They talk long into the night, they debate with each other, their sense of humor is the same, and she finds herself not just wanting him but needing him. Just as he needs her. His entire body seems to light up. Like he's plugged in to me. And that energy bounces back over me, lifting the little hairs along my skin, tripping up the steady beat of my heart.
I know that now. I've lost myself to him. Drew presses my hand against his sweaty chest where his heart still beats a fierce rhythm. His voice is whisper-quiet but crystal clear. Of course, I had hoped it would be good, but it exceeded my expectations in many ways. More emotion, more steam, more humor, it was simply more.
I must mention however, I did have one pet peeve in this book and that was the hero blushing. FYI, that's not hot-he's not a bride or a virginal heroine. But other than that, I couldn't think of a thing to complain about. The characters weren't perfect, but showed real human emotions and even when I wanted to break out something really hard and smack Anna upside her stubborn little head, I was rooting for them all way. I loved how this couple grew together and learned a lot about themselves and what they were capable of.
They gave each other strength and I loved spending time with them!!
Gotta have that angst!!! And I just can't You know there's that moment when you need and want its definitely the case for Drew the only thing is Anna rebels and may want him back but won't admit it so there are rules and they go like this: I cringed as soon as I read the words. That was just me then?
I'm really excited for the next book in the series with Drew's best friend. View all 48 comments. She is in college now, trying to stay as unnoticed as possible, but this seems impossible, especially when the quarterback from the football team, Drew Baylor, sets his eyes on her. Drew may be a local star, but he's not the guy everyone thinks he is. How is he going to make Anna see that, when she's so stubborn and wants nothing from him? Especially after their hook up, which only proves that she also wants him, but doesn't want a relationship with him?
The Hook Up was a book that I owned for a while now and I still don't understand why I hadn't read it earlier! It was really amazing, even though the first part of the book had left me disappointed, thinking 'oh shit insta love is on the menu'. But thankfully the plot had me changing my mind and most of all Drew.