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The Hookup

by Kristen Ashley · 400 pages · Published December 2017
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4.00 / 5 across 18K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)

A steamy, sweet Adult contemporary romance built around one night stand, small town, alpha hero. 400 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Steamy. Sweet. Fun.

Steamy Sweet Fun

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Steamy Sweet Fun
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Content notes

Sexual Content
One Night Stand
Small Town
Alpha Hero
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
70%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
4/5
Core elements
Genre
Contemporary Romance
Moods
Steamy
Sweet
Fun
Key Tropes
One Night Stand
Small Town
Alpha Hero
Ending
Satisfying
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How spicy is The Hookup?

Spicy (4/5) — explicit content is a significant part of the story.

Who would enjoy The Hookup?

Readers who love steamy and sweet stories with one night stand and small town. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is The Hookup?

A steamy, sweet Adult contemporary romance built around one night stand, small town, alpha hero. 400 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for The Hookup?

Content notes include: sexual content. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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