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392nd out of 699 books
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Hooking Up
by
Jessica L. Degarmo (Goodreads Author)
Would you go out to a bar and pick up any random handsome man to spend the night with to mute the heartbreak of your long-term lover - your rock - walking out on you?
Caitlin Edison was so badly hurt by her boyfriend of ten years leaving her that she no longer wanted love, she wanted a cure for love.
After several drinks, one of her best friends suggested she indulge in a...more
Caitlin Edison was so badly hurt by her boyfriend of ten years leaving her that she no longer wanted love, she wanted a cure for love.
After several drinks, one of her best friends suggested she indulge in a...more
ebook, 238 pages
Published
April 30th 2011
by Tim Roux - Night Publishing
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This was so far from what I expected that I can't judge it objectively.
Judging by the cover and the small synopsis, I gathered this was a fun romance, about a man and woman having a one night stand, and then the hero coming back for more. Well, that was right on spot, but what happens after that first night and his requests for more? Turns out the heroine is not willing at all, and to be honest, she was right to refuse him since she wasn't in a good state for a relationship at that point. She ha...more
Judging by the cover and the small synopsis, I gathered this was a fun romance, about a man and woman having a one night stand, and then the hero coming back for more. Well, that was right on spot, but what happens after that first night and his requests for more? Turns out the heroine is not willing at all, and to be honest, she was right to refuse him since she wasn't in a good state for a relationship at that point. She ha...more
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Hooking Up was a FREE ebook on Amazon and decided to give it a try. I actually read the entire book... which I hardly do with free ebooks, because let's be honest... it's free for a reason, right?
The plot starts off simply, Catie has been dumped by her boyfriend of 10 years, Michael out of the blue. She is in search of a one night stand and has her eyes set on a hottie in a bar. The hottie turns out to be Ryan, a police officer (yummy) who wants...more
Hooking Up was a FREE ebook on Amazon and decided to give it a try. I actually read the entire book... which I hardly do with free ebooks, because let's be honest... it's free for a reason, right?
The plot starts off simply, Catie has been dumped by her boyfriend of 10 years, Michael out of the blue. She is in search of a one night stand and has her eyes set on a hottie in a bar. The hottie turns out to be Ryan, a police officer (yummy) who wants...more
I enjoyed this book very much. The title piqued my interest and once I dived into it, I couldn't stop reading it. It wasn't erotica like the title kind of implied, it was about a women who just got out of a long term relationship trying to discover herself, and getting mixed up with a cop who wants something more with her. I really related to the characters and I almost felt like the author was writing about my life (with exaggeration, of course). I completely related to Caitlin's character and...more
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It’s always a little hard on an author releasing a second novel especially when the first one “{How to Meet A Guy at The Supermarket} was so very well received.
I admit to being a fan of Ms Degarmo after her first novel, and was looking forward to reading “Hooking Up.” I am delighted with what this new novel had to offer.
Some characters in romance genre seem so one dimensional, Jessica Degarmo’s new female character of Caitlin is far more clearly defined in my opinion than ‘Quinn’ who was residen...more
I admit to being a fan of Ms Degarmo after her first novel, and was looking forward to reading “Hooking Up.” I am delighted with what this new novel had to offer.
Some characters in romance genre seem so one dimensional, Jessica Degarmo’s new female character of Caitlin is far more clearly defined in my opinion than ‘Quinn’ who was residen...more
Having read the title and blurb, I was expecting a chick lit novel when I first started reading Hooking Up. We're given the character of Caitlin and her two friends, the virgin and the stripper. There's a few typical chick lit utterances and resemblances which I liked - especially the little thoughts in Caitlin's head.
Then along comes Ryan and suddenly, the story changes. In fact, the whole style changes. It moves to something deeper, dealing with far deeper issues than a one night stand and it...more
Then along comes Ryan and suddenly, the story changes. In fact, the whole style changes. It moves to something deeper, dealing with far deeper issues than a one night stand and it...more
I was looking for a lighter, fluffier read, wittily written with savvy and edge and saw this one... and totally misjudged it.
It's about a girl who was orphaned at a young age who had bounced back by being with the neighbor boy, Michael, who had been really nice to her. They went from childhood chums to high school sweethearts to exclusive in college... she moved in with him at 18, and they lived together 12 years. There's never been any other boy. But now Michael is ending their relationship (an...more
It's about a girl who was orphaned at a young age who had bounced back by being with the neighbor boy, Michael, who had been really nice to her. They went from childhood chums to high school sweethearts to exclusive in college... she moved in with him at 18, and they lived together 12 years. There's never been any other boy. But now Michael is ending their relationship (an...more
Omg I am so sad I wasted a perfectly good reading day on this book! The cover and blurb totally fooled me!!! And I'm the dumbass that didn't even realize it til it was too late! See, I have this thing where unless the book is just complete shit, I will finish it no matter how bad the headache I got from rolling my eyes too much is! So I finished it. While the idea of this story sounded great, it seriously fell short! I would like to pre-apologize for anyone who wants to read this because from th...more
Not ok people! Anyway... So this is where it takes a turn. Up to this point I'm thinking, 'ok, this might not be so bad'.... Oh but it gets worse. Ryan begins to pursue Caitlin even though she repeatedly tells him she's not ready for a relationship and doesn't want anything to do with him. Stalker much!! I mean what else do you call someone who gets your real number (as she'd given him a fake with the brush off) from "a friend at the phone company", and leaves you gifts in front of your door, and invites you do dinners?? Ok, the fact that he's a cop kinda helped ease my wariness but still.... So they begin to non-date date... She internally goes on and on and on about how all the crap in her life and I started to get depressed. Then we find out Ryan has a kid, who's probably the best character in the whole book, and a crazy ass bitch of an ex. Fun times here.... Really. (hope you got that hint of sarcasm) Blah Blah Blah they live Happily Ever After. The only reason I gave this 3 stars is because #1- this is the
FIRST
book I have EVER read where at the mention of a random hook up, there was a mention of protection for more than just pregnancy! I quote: "Where is she supposed to meet this cute guy? And what about disease and pregnancy?" And people, I have read a lot of smut/book porn!!! #2- She has really great friends including a stripper/law student depressed about losing her nakey job! (there is some funny parts with this) and lastly #3- It had a really great ending. After all the crap I just spewed over this, I have to admit that the ending was pretty perfect and I do so love my HEA's! So, for each of the three points I liked it got a star.
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This review was originally posted on Big Al's Books and Pals review blog on December 17, 2012
Caitlin Edison was raised by an unloving grandmother after the death of her parents when she was ten years-old. At twenty eight, Caitlin is dumped by Michael, her live-in boyfriend, who has been her rock of stability for ten years. Being miserable and devastated Caitlin takes the advice of her gal-pals to try ‘hooking up’ with a one-night stand to raise her self esteem. How in the world did she find the...more
Caitlin Edison was raised by an unloving grandmother after the death of her parents when she was ten years-old. At twenty eight, Caitlin is dumped by Michael, her live-in boyfriend, who has been her rock of stability for ten years. Being miserable and devastated Caitlin takes the advice of her gal-pals to try ‘hooking up’ with a one-night stand to raise her self esteem. How in the world did she find the...more
Caitlin and her friends are out drinking when one of them suggests that she get over the breakup with her boyfriend of 10 years by hooking up with a stranger for a one night stand. She knows that it is not in her personality to have a one night stand so she just lets the idea go. But the idea is stuck in her head somewhere and one night she was feeling restless and full of courage so she decides to give it a try. But there is a problem with her one night stand man. He wants more and he doesn't s...more
I bought this book based on the sample and the 25 reviews, most of which were positive. It's told in the first person but that has never deterred me. The best part of Hooking Up is the sample which was entertaining enough for me to hit the buy button. Unfortunately, what followed was beyond tedious. I felt my life wasting away each minute that I spent reading the story.
Caitlin Edison's long time boyfriend breaks up with her and she's devastated. Her friends tell her she needs to hook up with so...more
Caitlin Edison's long time boyfriend breaks up with her and she's devastated. Her friends tell her she needs to hook up with so...more
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Nov 14, 2012
Mitsy
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Single adults
Caitlin's boyfriend has just ended their ten year relationship, and her friend suggests she "hook up". That is the beginning of a series of revelations. Caitlin is not your average woman. She's been with the same man since high school. She has a steady career she loves. She has two best friends who are great women themselves. Yet for all she has going for her, Caitlin still has deep insecurities that lead her to "hook up" with Ryan. From there we learn of two characters who have issues. For all...more
Caitlin Edison has been dumped by her first and only boyfriend after more then ten years of being/living/surviving together.
I liked that she stays single for a while before trying out a one-night-stand. She is pretty stupid about safety in that sort of situation, but she gets lucky and ends up with the one super nice guy that is looking for a long term relationship.
Caitlin is a basket-case. She is crazy and needy but a great caring friend and she is lucky to surrounded by loyal and loving friend...more
I liked that she stays single for a while before trying out a one-night-stand. She is pretty stupid about safety in that sort of situation, but she gets lucky and ends up with the one super nice guy that is looking for a long term relationship.
Caitlin is a basket-case. She is crazy and needy but a great caring friend and she is lucky to surrounded by loyal and loving friend...more
I was given this book for a review.
I like this book, but I did not love this book. I liked the overall concept of the book. However, the story seemed rushed at times and the dragged in others. However, there were some really good twist and turns in it and that is why I kept reading.
The story starts out with Caitlin's long term boyfriend moving out. Her girlfriends talk her into "hooking up" with a random guy. They read it in a magazine and thought it would help her. She ends up "hooking up" with...more
I like this book, but I did not love this book. I liked the overall concept of the book. However, the story seemed rushed at times and the dragged in others. However, there were some really good twist and turns in it and that is why I kept reading.
The story starts out with Caitlin's long term boyfriend moving out. Her girlfriends talk her into "hooking up" with a random guy. They read it in a magazine and thought it would help her. She ends up "hooking up" with...more
Wonderful! If you're looking for a beach read this summer then `Hooking Up' is your book.
I laughed out loud, fell a little bit in love and almost cried in parts!
Best bit in the book for me was the awkward seduction. I won't spoil, but will say I laughed, cringed and actually covered my eyes at one point! When a book has me doing that, then it's hit the mark perfectly! Bravo!
I laughed out loud, fell a little bit in love and almost cried in parts!
Best bit in the book for me was the awkward seduction. I won't spoil, but will say I laughed, cringed and actually covered my eyes at one point! When a book has me doing that, then it's hit the mark perfectly! Bravo!
I found this book for free on Amazon, & it did not disappoint. It was a really great book. So, Caitlin is a 28 yr old Pediatrics Physical Therapist who's been in a relationship w/her boyfriend Michael for 10 years. Michael is also her bestfriend & high school sweetheart, they grew up living next door to each other. He's been with her through basically everything, including the death of her parents. Then one day he decides he want out. He feels as though their relationship it just now one...more
Such a great read!! Ryan was swoon worthy!! Catie was neurotic to say the least!! It was so funny how she tried to get rid of Ryan! She ended up having a one night stand or so she thought we the one guy that didn't want that!! Michael was a douche bag and Nancy was such a shrew. I really enjoyed reading this story!
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This was the first ever book I read on my iPod. I was told it was a good book and it didnt disappoint. I looked at the title and I just thought no it wont be my cup of tea. However when I started reading it, I assumed that Caitlin would be a character that would chase Ryan but no I was pleasantly surprised when Ryan who is a sexy lead character chases her.
Even with the custody battle, I wanted Ryan and Caitlin to win, the fights with his ex had me screaming with frustration for the couple to fin...more
Even with the custody battle, I wanted Ryan and Caitlin to win, the fights with his ex had me screaming with frustration for the couple to fin...more
This would be better as a movie. The idea is good, but the execution is sloppy. There is obviously something there between the two main characters, but it feels like the author deliberately creates tension throughout the book just to keep it going. I like books that have realistic people sorting through substantial emotions, but in this book the author creates two people who should obviously be together, then invents normal everyday obstacles that should be easily overcome but somehow end up kee...more
3 and a 3/4th Stars!
Not our usual erotica smut read. The book is very nice.
It has a fast pace, A nice storyline and an amazing plot. Cute, amazing short and fast read.
No steam as such but I really liked it! :D
The story had it all, drama, emotional stuff, cute stuff, bitches, sweethearts and amazing best friends! :P
I HATE Nancy and the stone cold bitch of a granny. Loved everyone else :D
RAYN was *swoon* hot, In my head he looked totally like this :P hehe
Smokin' ;)
Not our usual erotica smut read. The book is very nice.
It has a fast pace, A nice storyline and an amazing plot. Cute, amazing short and fast read.
No steam as such but I really liked it! :D
The story had it all, drama, emotional stuff, cute stuff, bitches, sweethearts and amazing best friends! :P
I HATE Nancy and the stone cold bitch of a granny. Loved everyone else :D
RAYN was *swoon* hot, In my head he looked totally like this :P hehe
Smokin' ;)
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I really enjoyed "Hooking Up" such a cute read with a great plot.
There was a good story in there somewhere. I found it hard to connect with the characters. The author's writing really made me unable to connect emotionally to the story. There was a lack of description/imagery which made it difficult to get involved in the story. There was some weird phrasing, too. The breakup of her 10 year relationship was likened to the loss of her parents in a plane crash. Huh?! Casually mentioned, by the way, in the first chapter. In another chapter, she threatens to "kara...more
I would say this is a 3.5 stars!!!!
I don't really know what to say about this book. I did enjoy it but I felt it was missing something. Maybe it had to do with the length of the book. I find with shorter reads things are cut out that would be beneficial to the story. It made me feel like the story was rushed. I do have to say that the heroine in this book Catie/Caitlin was a bit annoying and frustrating in the beginning. She did eventually grow on me as she discovered herself and what she wanted...more
I don't really know what to say about this book. I did enjoy it but I felt it was missing something. Maybe it had to do with the length of the book. I find with shorter reads things are cut out that would be beneficial to the story. It made me feel like the story was rushed. I do have to say that the heroine in this book Catie/Caitlin was a bit annoying and frustrating in the beginning. She did eventually grow on me as she discovered herself and what she wanted...more
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I liked this book but I can honestly say I didn't love it. I found the writing kinda stilted and for me it just didn't flow loosely off the pages. Saying that I did like the story but sadly I am not a 'Cop' reader girl and I usually avoid stories with American Cops involved, don't know why but Cops just don't do it for me. So when I found out that Ryan was a cop it deflated me a little bit.
Don't get me wrong, this is just my taste so if you like romance with cops chances are you'll enjoy this bo...more
Don't get me wrong, this is just my taste so if you like romance with cops chances are you'll enjoy this bo...more
Talk about stubborn!
First off, who doesn't know how to do a one-night stand? Come on!
Then, he became stalker one night stand. WOW! Scary.
Catie had WAY too much emotional baggage. Ryan had his own issues. (view spoiler)
I was looking for a fun, flirty, romance, but I didn't get that at all.
Overall,...more
First off, who doesn't know how to do a one-night stand? Come on!
Then, he became stalker one night stand. WOW! Scary.
Catie had WAY too much emotional baggage. Ryan had his own issues. (view spoiler)
I was looking for a fun, flirty, romance, but I didn't get that at all.
Overall,...more
This was a light, fun, cute kinda book. I quite enjoyed it for most of the book. Got a little cheesey towards the end but nevertheless enjoyed it. Really liked both Cait and Ryan. It would figure the one guy she approached wasn't looking for a one time. How he gets her attention is hilarious. It's what he does for a living, a little abuse of power ;). Anyway, he's a great character, and even though she's getting over her break up, she's aware she's in no position be someone's girlfriend again. S...more
I enjoyed this book and read it one evening. Caitlin is dumped by her live in boyfriend and is having a hard time dealing with it. One of her girlfriends suggests she try a hook up. Caitlin know it's bad advice, but out of desperation try's it anyway. She sees Ryan at a bar and hooks up with him. Things don't work out the way Caitlin expects them to and Ryan has his own issues he is dealing with.
Incredibly creepy stalker as a potential boyfriend?
Ryan's (the male lead) behavior made me think this was going to end with a dead body and a warning to women not to pick up men b/c they turn out to be horrifying, power hungry stalkers.
Ryan's (the male lead) behavior made me think this was going to end with a dead body and a warning to women not to pick up men b/c they turn out to be horrifying, power hungry stalkers.
This book really struck home with me. This type of breakup really breaks a person down back to their core. I liked how the main characters had emotional baggage to work through before they had their happily ever after.
Great book. Very interesting happenings for a 'one night stand' that ended up NOT a 'one night stand'. She definitely bares all of her emotions and really sucks you in as we have all been in a situation where we have lost someone special and close to us.
I decided to download this book as it was free.
I am glad I did as I couldn't put it down.
It is really well written I think and it not too long. (I finished this in a couple of days with is good for me).
I am glad I did as I couldn't put it down.
It is really well written I think and it not too long. (I finished this in a couple of days with is good for me).
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