Book Review: The Hookup Situation by Lyra Parish

About the book:

It was supposed to be a temporary autumn hookup. Now it’s a situation.

When my ex strolls back into town looking good enough to ruin my life twice and claiming he wants me back, I panic and blurt out that I’m seeing someone.

The only man available is Nick Banks, the ex-hockey star with a smirk that should be illegal and commitment issues as legendary as his abs. Surprisingly, he agrees to play along if I help him figure out why his relationships keep going up in flames.

We make rules: fake date without feelings, trade relationship advice, and hook up. For research purposes only. Obviously. It’s a temporary arrangement, with the goal of becoming better partners for whoever comes next in our lives.

But the snuggles get cozier, and the kisses last longer. Lines blur, and I can’t tell what’s pretend and what’s real. We’re having fun, fooling everyone in my small town—and maybe ourselves too.

Then the paparazzi snap pictures of us, and the gossip sites explode. Now I’m fake-dating a billionaire in the headlines while falling for him in real life. And the only thing more terrifying than the spotlight is losing him when autumn ends.

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Thoughts:

I didn’t think I liked small-town romances, but Lyra Parish proved me wrong. I loved The Hookup Situation for the Autumnal vibes, small-town community, festival vibe, and a spicy bucket list. I couldn’t get enough!

Julie and Nick’s relationship progression is so much fun to read about; I loved how Lyra Parish writes her female characters as strong heroines who run businesses and handle what life throws at them. 

I loved how protective Nick is and his persistence in turning up in the cafe to talk to Julie, also how willing he was to help Julie fulfil the things on her spicy bucket list. 

I love how this book offered a glimpse into another series by the author, which I know I want to read now. I love how we see conversations and the progression of past or future characters, and it feels like we’re in this evolving world with them. 

Have you read The Hookup Situation? What did you think of it?