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The Secret Hook-Up by Pippa Grant
4.0

Pippa Grant's books are always so fun to read. The Secret Hook-Up is a cute and fun sports romance filled with swoony and laugh-out-loud moments. When this book started with Addie being stuck in a dress in a dressing room, I knew this would be a good time. A few years before reconnecting, Addie and Duncan had a secret friends-with-benefits situation. Fears and insecurities got in the way, things ended, and they went their separate ways. Now, Addie is involved in a charity auction, and Duncan goes above and beyond to make sure he wins time with Addie. Duncan wants a future with Addie, but will she give him a second chance?

I loved Addie and Duncan together. Their tension, chemistry, and banter were so good. Addie is such a strong woman, and I love that she works in a male-dominated industry. She has had to work very hard to earn respect in her industry and has built up walls to protect her heart. Duncan is so swoony! He was so patient and supportive of Addie. I love that he allowed her to be herself and the space she needed to overcome her fears. Addie and Duncan helped each other become better versions of themselves. I enjoyed the character growth and how they learned to make room for love in their lives. In addition to being ridiculously funny, this story was about self-discovery, second chances, and finding true happiness.

NARRATION:
I read this book while listening to the audiobook. Virginia Rose and Tim Paige did a fantastic job narrating this story. They were the perfect voices for Addie and Duncan and really brought the characters to life. They gave highly entertaining performances, making it hard to put this book down.