Franklin U 2 Book 1: The Hookup Mix-Up by Riley Hart

 

Franklin U 2 Book 1

Perry

I moved to San Luco to get to know my brother, and so far, it’s been great. Working as a bartender at Shenanigans, a bar close to Franklin University, there are beautiful men and women everywhere. When a hot guy falls into my arms at a party, I’m down for some naughty fun. Until I realize he’s way too drunk for anything to happen. Thankfully, we agree to meet up the next day.

One near-kiss later, I discover Theo has no idea I’ve been hitting on him. He thinks we’re hanging out as buddies, and to my great regret, says he’s straight. How did I misread this situation when I thought he was giving me all the right signals?

Theo

Perry thinks I’m a nine…a nine! Sure, I’m not into dudes, but it’s flattering that someone as attractive as him thinks I’m hot. Despite the confusion, Perry and I click and agree to keep hanging out. The more time I spend with him, the more I realize there’s a part of myself I’ve been ignoring. One that’s super bi and wants Perry as more than a friend.

Trying to study with him makes things hard for me…below the belt. Unfortunately, his abandonment issues have him open to a fling and nothing more, while I’m catching feelings in a big way. Can I be satisfied with a hookup? Or should I find a way to convince him to take a chance on making this something real?

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

After his girlfriend breaks up with him and tells him he doesn’t know who he is or what he wants to do with his life, Theo just wants a night to let loose and have some fun. Maybe his ex is right and he isn’t sure. It doesn’t help that there is a pressure that continues to build because he has trouble in school with his grades and learning and he doesn’t want to let his parents down after all the sacrifices they made to get him to college. But for one night, he’ll just have fun dancing on tables at the house party him and his roommates threw. That is until he falls and is caught by his own knight in shining armor. Perry didn’t expect to find this ray of sunshine and golden retriever of a hot guy fall right into his arms. But hey he will roll with it. And with the chemistry and sparks flying between them, he is definitely looking forward to a hook up. Though they don’t hook up that night, they do exchange numbers and hang out the next day. But it becomes very clear soon enough that while Perry thought he was with Theo for a hook up, Theo is there to hang out with a new friend. And Perry can’t resist the puppy eyes Theo gives him when he says he really wants to be just friends. Friends isn’t something Perry has much of but for Theo, he thinks he can do that. But it is very clear that these two connect in a way that is way beyond friendship. And for Theo who always believed he was straight is starting to realize when it comes to Perry, he feels anything but. And it’s only a matter of time before these two realize they can be so much more. I adored Theo and Perry! These two were just too stinking cute. Theo is literally the nickname Perry gives him when he is compared to a puppy. He has that energy and sweetness and genuineness that Perry can’t resist. All the walls Perry has built over the years to guard his heart and keep people from getting close, come tumbling down bit by bit with Theo. I loved their story and it was the perfect way to kick off the new year at Franklin U! Can’t wait to see more of this series!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.