The First Rule of Hook-Ups

Written by Nina Crespo

Narrated by Amber O'Rouarke

Someone once told me that there are worse things than being left at the altar. Well, not many, in my experience. That was six months ago, though, and my life has moved on. Heck, I have a new job lined up and I'm leaving town.

But, I can't deny that my love life kind of sucks.

That’s why I let my friends convince me to join them for Club Escapade’s Breakup Bash. And we might just be disillusioned enough to actually enjoy it. Last time we were here, it was for my bachelorette party. That night, I met one of the dancers – Raphael – and when he flirted with me, I almost forgot I was engaged. And there's a part of me that never forgot him.

Now, it seems my friends have wandered off and I’m thinking about calling it a night. Until the music begins and I see Raphael, my secret fantasy, on stage. And this time, I’m definitely not engaged...

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: May 21, 2019
• ISBN: 9781721366484

Nina Crespo

Nina Crespo lives in Florida where she indulges in her favorite passions — the beach, a good glass of wine, date night with her own real-life hero and dancing. Her lifelong addiction to romance began in her teens while on a “borrowing spree” in her older sister’s bedroom where she discovered her first romance novel. Let Nina’s sensual, award-winning stories satisfy your craving for love, romance, and happily ever after. Visit her at ninacrespo.com.

Reviews for The First Rule of Hook-Ups

[pelusa41-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Rcvd an ARC at no cost to author..(netgalley) Alexa was stood up on her wedding day by her cheating fiance Brian. She decides to go to a break up bash where six months ago while she was the bride to be at her bachelor party she met Rafael and it was instant lust, they had a hot kiss but kept it at that because she didn't want to cheat, come to find out that is exactly what her scum of a fiance was doing. Rafael could not forget that hot kiss he had gotten six months ago so when he is at this break up bash he couldn't believe it was Alexa and when he finds out that she is single and she wasn't cheating they have a hot one night stand which turns into many nights. Alexa's ex comes back and wants to get back together with her and she is getting pressured (rich people) do these instead of love. Alexa has fallen in love with Rafe, but even though he also loves her he is holding some baggage from his last girlfriend and he is comparing Alexa's situation to his ex and he almost almost loses her.Enjoy!

[FranJessca Papillion · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I found myself almost in a reading slump, and I wanted something different to read, and found myself reading Nina Crespo’s The First Rule of Hook-Ups. This book had everything I was looking for and more, and now I need to check out Nina’s other books she’s written.

I loved both Alexa and Rafe in the book and felt these two definitely were meant to meet with one another after dating others who didn’t appreciate them enough. (Their previous lovers didn’t deserve Rafe and Alexa.) They both work professional jobs that they work very hard in, and they deserve to find happiness, even if, at first, they only want to keep it casual because they are not looking for a serious relationship. The more they keep it casual, the more one or both are bound to have feelings, and I was all for watching these two characters fall in love. It does take time for it to happen, especially if one or two are being stubborn and not communicating.

This book is a short read (for me, especially when I listened to the audiobook at 2.5x speed) and has a great storyline to it, with delicious spicy times between the two MCs. It’s also an emotional one where you listen to the struggles both characters are dealing with in their past relationships and trying to come to terms with how much these two care for one another, especially since they had an instant connection.

If you are looking for a book that is a fast-paced read with characters that have instant chemistry and an emotional and spicy storyline, then add this book to your TBR. Also, if you enjoy listening to your books, I highly recommend the audiobook, which Amber O’Rouarke narrates.

I definitely plan on reading more books from Nina Crespo after this book.

[Tamye Whitener · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Get out the fan because this book is sizzling hot! It's so good I got nothing else done but listening. The narrator did a wonderful job at breathing life into already engaging characters.

I can't wait to read Alexa's friend's stories.

I highly recommend this book to any who likes a lot of heat with their romance and a smidgen of humor. Okay, maybe more than a smidgen. Either way this book rocks.

[nelispelusa · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Rcvd an ARC at no cost to author..(netgalley) Alexa was stood up on her wedding day by her cheating fiance Brian. She decides to go to a break up bash where six months ago while she was the bride to be at her bachelor party she met Rafael and it was instant lust, they had a hot kiss but kept it at that because she didn't want to cheat, come to find out that is exactly what her scum of a fiance was doing. Rafael could not forget that hot kiss he had gotten six months ago so when he is at this break up bash he couldn't believe it was Alexa and when he finds out that she is single and she wasn't cheating they have a hot one night stand which turns into many nights. Alexa's ex comes back and wants to get back together with her and she is getting pressured (rich people) do these instead of love. Alexa has fallen in love with Rafe, but even though he also loves her he is holding some baggage from his last girlfriend and he is comparing Alexa's situation to his ex and he almost almost loses her.Enjoy!