The Hookup Plan

Farrah Rochon

Aug 2022 · Sold by Forever

About this ebook

"Pure romance gold that ticks all my favorite boxes: enemies to lovers, sexual chemistry, competence kink, delicious banter." --Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of Love on the Brain 

Successful pediatric surgeon London Kelley just needs to find some balance and de-stress. According to her friends Samiah and Taylor, what London really needs is a casual hookup. A night of fun with no strings. But no one—least of all London—expected it to go down at her high school reunion with Drew Sullivan, millionaire, owner of delicious abs, and oh yes, her archnemesis.

Now London is certain the road to hell is paved with good sex. Because she’s found out the real reason Drew’s back in Austin: to decide whether her beloved hospital remains open. Worse, Drew is doing everything he can to show her that he’s a decent guy who actually cares. But London’s not falling for it. Because while sleeping with the enemy is one thing, falling for him is definitely not part of the plan.

• Entertainment Weekly Best Romances of 2022
• Kirkus Best Romance Books of the Year
• The New York Public Library Best Romances of the Year
• The Fated Mates Podcast Best Romances of the Year

Ratings and reviews

OMG!! The heat in this book! I can’t even get over how explosive Drew and London are, whether they are arguing or burning up the bedroom. I loved how competitive and passionate these two are but also how compassionate and giving. I have never been so glad to accidentally come upon an author before. I can’t wait to dive into the backlist.

A lot of situational conflict in this romance! Drew and London were high school rivals, each competing for every conceivable win, ending up as co-valedictorians. They run across each other again at their fifteen-year reunion; London is still in Austin and is making quite a name for herself as a pediatric surgeon while Drew has made his millions at a hedge fund and is now running a company that helps turn around fiscally-unstable hospitals, including the one where London works. Their incendiary ONS quickly turns to FWB when it becomes clear that Drew is in town for at least a few weeks, but London refuses to allow their connection to become anything more than physical. In this part of the story, I really liked how Drew worked against her doubts and fears without trying to manipulate her into something more than she wanted. Both Drew and London have family issues going on, and I really loved how they supported each other on those fronts. Their bickering early on gradually became more constructive and I really enjoyed watching their relationship take on new dimensions. As the third in a series focusing on women who bonded over having dated the same loser, the girl-power vibe is strong in this one and I thought it was exceptionally well done. The HEA was charming, the secondary characters were riveting, and I greatly appreciated that the author didn't water down London's relationship with her father just to tie up a loose end. The way it was resolved was much more realistic and relatable. This story was instantly captivating and I enjoyed every bit. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

London and Drew are fully fleshed characters dealing with major life decisions. They're fun and well-matched with tons of chemistry. This compelling story kept me guessing until the end. The audiobook added to the enjoyment of the novel. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

About the author

Farrah Rochon is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of 40-plus adult romance and young adult novels, novellas, and short stories, including the popular Boyfriend Project series from Forever Romance. When she is not writing in her favorite coffee shop, Farrah spends most of her time reading, traveling the world, visiting Walt Disney World, and catching her favorite Broadway shows.