The Hookup Situation by Lyra Parish is a standalone novel, although it does connect with the Billionaire Situation series and separate story called Fall I Want.
At the time of publishing this guide, this story was available on Kindle Unlimited.
Here’s more about the book, along with our free Dirty Dozen downloadable discussion question guide for your spicy book club.
Book description
It was supposed to be a temporary autumn hookup. Now it’s a situation.
When my ex strolls back into town looking good enough to ruin my life twice and claiming he wants me back, I panic and blurt out that I’m seeing someone.
The only man available is Nick Banks, the ex-hockey star with a smirk that should be illegal and commitment issues as legendary as his abs. Surprisingly, he agrees to play along if I help him figure out why his relationships keep going up in flames.
We make rules: fake date without feelings, trade relationship advice, and hook up. For research purposes only. Obviously. It’s a temporary arrangement, with the goal of becoming better partners for whoever comes next in our lives.
But the snuggles get cozier and the kisses last longer. Lines blur, and I can’t tell what’s pretend and what’s real. We’re having fun, fooling everyone in my small town—and maybe ourselves too.
Then the paparazzi snap pictures of us, and the gossip sites explode. Now I’m fake-dating a billionaire in the headlines while falling for him in real life. And the only thing more terrifying than the spotlight is losing him when autumn ends.
The Hookup Situation book club discussion guide
**PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS DISCUSSION QUESTION GUIDE MIGHT INCLUDE SPOILERS**
We’ve provided the Dirty Dozen below; twelve spicy and intriguing questions to spark discussion and help you uncover the spine-tingling depths of the story.
The Dirty Dozen
Foreplay – Warm Up Questions
1. What’s the overall spice level? 1 (Not Spicy) – 10 (Spiciest Thing I’ve Ever Read)?
2. How does the spice level compare to the other books we’ve read together?
3. Nick refuses to market something that might make people lonelier. Was that the right moral stand, or a bit over the top?
The Spicy Bits – Gettin’ Down and Dirty with the Plot
4. Fake dating gives them cover but also stirs up tension. Do you think fake dating ever makes sense in real life, or would it just be a messy disaster?
5. Yellow roses instead of pink or white is proof that Julie’s ex never really paid attention. Do you think knowing (and remembering) little details like someone’s favorite flower is essential in love, or just a bonus?
6. Elaborate PowerPoint with fake dating plans: genius touch or way too weird? Would you be impressed or immediately run?
7. It felt like Julie could’ve – or maybe should’ve – blocked Craig sooner. When an ex sends texts saying, “can’t stand knowing you’re with someone else,” would you block them without hesitation, or secretly enjoy the ego boost?
8. Body shots top their list of wild experiences. What would make your own spicy bucket list and what’s already been checked off?
9. When their clothes get stolen and Julie’s panties pocketed, she’s furious. Would you have stormed in to announce yourself, or laughed it off and rolled with the chaos?
10. After just six days of fake dating, Nick admits it feels like more. Could you actually fall in love in less than a week or is that only believable in fiction?
11. With celebrity status complicating things, would you ever date someone famous knowing the spotlight and gossip would be nonstop?
Aftercare – Final Thoughts
12. In the end, Craig finally gets what’s coming to him, while Nick and Julie not only end up together but get engaged almost immediately. Do you think moving that fast after so much chaos makes their love feel stronger and hard-earned, or rushed and unrealistic?
Bonus: What questions do you have for the author? If you could dog-ear a page with a question for the author, what would it be?
Please feel free to use this post as a starting point for your spicy book club discussion questions and use the comments below to share your thoughts and insights about the book. You can also get a free downloadable copy of the discussion guide using the button below.
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