Thursday, October 31, 2024

Book Review: "The Anonymous Hookup and The Unforgettable Hookup" by Jax Calder


Over the last month or two I’ve become a huge fan of Jax Calder. She writes rom-coms and romances with such humor and heart, not to mention steam, terrific characters, and great banter.

I recently read Calder’s Hookup Duology, which included The Anonymous Hookup and The Unforgettable Hookup. Both books were funny, romantic, super steamy, and just so endearing, and once again, all I want to do is read more of her books.

It’s been nearly six months since Lane and his boyfriend Preston broke up. While it appears that Preston has had no problem moving on, Lane isn’t ready to look for another relationship yet. And that’s why his best friend Jules has challenged him to find an anonymous hookup. Maybe having no strings attached sex with a stranger will do the trick.

They go to a bar and Lane clumsily makes a move on an exceptionally handsome man. Their intense chemistry is evident from their first greeting, and it’s not long before they’re headed to a hotel room. And after some utterly mind-blowing sex when no names were revealed, they’re ready to move on. But it seems like anytime Lane turns around, there’s Sam, and it’s starting to feel like more than a one-night stand.

The second book tells the same story, only it’s from Sam’s perspective. It’s so fascinating to see the story you just read, yet told through another character’s eyes. It deepens the story, as it doesn’t feel as one-sided. I read one book after the other but it didn’t feel like it was a complete duplicate.

Lane and Sam were such terrific characters and I loved rooting for them. And you can bet I’ll be picking up more of Calder’s books as well!!

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