The Hook Up

By Kristen Callihan,

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USA TODAY BEST-SELLING BOOK The rules: no kissing on the mouth, no staying the night, no telling anyone, and above all... No falling in love Anna Jones just wants to finish college and figure out her life. Falling for star quarterback Drew Baylor is certainly not on her to do…

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2 authors picked The Hook Up as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I discovered this book as part of an audiobook promotion. I loved it so much that I purchased the paperback so I could re-read all the words. Crisp fall days, college football games, part-time college jobs—they all come roaring back in this book.

Generally, I’m not a huge fan of romances between college kids because I’m a cynic at heart and I tend to roll my eyes and think…please, they are babies. They must grow up. But, not with this book. Anna Jones and Drew Baylor are two old souls. They’ve been through so much, and I found myself cheering…

This college romance is full of steam and humor. A star football player has a chance encounter with an edgy nerd at a party. My first novel is based on a hook up at a party, so I am in mad love with this story. A true relationship unfolds between these two that goes deeper than witty bits and coed antics. You will definitely stay up all night to finish this book. 

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