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The Secret Hook-Up

By: Pippa Grant
Narrated by: Virginia Rose, Tim Paige
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You’d think nearly dying trying to get out of a too-tight gown in a dressing room and being saved by a strong, competent man was a good thing.

Not so much, though, when that strong, competent man is your ex. Your secret ex.

And the reason you need a gown is because you’re part of a charity auction.

The charity auction where he gets into a bidding war to win you.

And now, because you’re one of few female coaches in professional baseball, and he’s the captain of the local professional hockey team, and he paid a ridiculous sum of money for you…

The entire city is shipping you. You can’t leave your apartment without getting a knowing wink from strangers. Your bosses want to use the publicity to have you jointly launch a new community outreach program.

That’s bad enough. It truly is.

But even worse?

Duncan Lavoie, the green-eyed, curly-haired, dimple-cheeked, hot-as-lava hockey player wants a second chance. And he’ll play dirty to get it.

The Secret Hook-Up is a laugh-out-loud romcom featuring the hot-as-sin hockey captain of the Copper Valley Thrusters, the Copper Valley Fireballs’ lady baseball coach he never got over, and a misbehaving formal gown. It stands alone and comes complete with a happily-ever-after.

©2024 Pippa Grant (P)2024 Pippa Grant
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2nd chance, meddling friends, strong female &spice

To the point: Female BB coach/Hockey captain, 2nd chances, meddling teammates, female empowerment, and of course the famous Pippa Grant rom com and spice.

Fangirl: OMG this was just so good. It was the perfect mix of both teams, of old characters making appearances but of a new love story, of heart and spice. I think Addie is my spirit animal. I have been in the dressing room dealing with dresses just like her! Too bad I didn't have a Duncan! This book just filled my heart and I didnt want to stop reading til I was done, and now I want a reread of both series! I am so happy that Addie found such a supportive partner. I love how Duncan is with his niece, just adorable!

Need to know: This book can be read as a complete stand alone. Everything you need to know will be given to you. However I feel that you will get more out of it if you have read the Fireballs and Thrusters series as the two main characters are from each team. And we also get a lot cameos from previous main characters from both series.

Sad to say but this almost feels like a closing out of the series for both of them. But what a way to end on a high note. And it was amazing to visit with some of my favorite past characters to see them past their HEA, past their retirement, and them living their best lives.

Also note: I listened to the audio of this book. I love Pippa's narrators. She always does a good job of picking them. I think audio really helps to connect to the characters quicker than just reading. They did a great job.

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Fun, Moving and Steamy Romance!

I was completely captivated by Addie and Duncan's fun, moving, and steamy second chance romance! Addie is a female in a mostly male field. She works hard to be taken seriously as a batting coach for the Copper Valley Fireballs! She had a clandestine affair with Hockey Hottie, Duncan Lavoie, not wanting people to think she was using him to get ahead. When Duncan wanted more, Addie refused, fearing it would end her dreams, so Duncan left her, breaking both their hearts. Now years later, they meet again, and their attraction resurfaces even stronger. Addie still has her fears, but Duncan is determined to show her that they are meant for each other. When their teams want them to join forces for a new community outreach program, They are helpless to fight against what they both really want. But is Addie stronger and more confident to give a relationship with Duncan a real chance, or will she send him away crushing both their hearts for good? This is a hilarious, and hopeful romance about letting go of the past, forgiveness, believing in second chances, and finding that forever love.
Virginia Rose and Tim Paige were perfect as Addie and Duncan. I loved how Rose portrayed Addie's growth to a more confident woman. Paige easily portrayed the sweet, thoughtful, and deliciously dirty, Duncan, who made my heart skip a beat. I adored Addie and Duncan's fun, tender, and sizzling story, and was completely lost in this performance.

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Another Hilarious One By Pippa!

Pippa is back with a new interconnected standalone and per usual, it’s a laugh out loud and entertaining experience.

The Secret Hook Up is the crossover book I never knew I needed. Getting to hang out with so many of my beloved people from both the Thrusters and Fireballs world was everything. My heart just absolutely overflowed.

Duncan knew exactly what he wanted and that was Addie’s heart. He was willing to do whatever it took to prove he was deserving. Gaaah, I loved it. He had all the right words: both dirty and sweet that made him impossible to resist.
Addie had her impenetrable guard up, for understandable reasons. She made Duncan out in overtime but what she didn’t realize was he wasn’t afraid of a challenge. The chemistry, the banter…it was just so good. Of course, a Pippa book isn’t a Pippa book with some over the top hilarity to keep me on my toes and tears in my eyes from laughter. I loved being back in her world.

Virginia Rose and Tim Paige were just the cherry on top. The laughs came even harder with these two narrating. The perfect Duncan and Addie. They definitely brought this story to life in a fabulously hilarious way.

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Enjoyed

I enjoyed sitting. back and listening to Tim and Virginia perform as Duncan and Addie. I always look forward to listening to a story in the Cooper Valley Thruster series. Current on all of her books. Addie as the batting coach was perfect. Cameos by some of my favorite characters was a wonderful surprise.

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Duncan and Addie

A second chance at love story. These two are amazing and relatable. I enjoyed their chemistry. This book has me laughing out loud and I shed a few tears. I love their support group from family, friends, and teammates. I enjoyed seeing past characters but this can be read as a stand alone. I need more from these two teams. I just love the way Pippa writes. The narrators did a fabulous job with the characters. It brings another side to the characters.

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Great love story

Yes you can over come your fears and let love in ! Can’t wait to see what’s next! Hopefully down the road Pasley get a book !

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Delightful, Heartfelt & Entertaining! Loved it!

Pippa Grant pens another delightful sports romance novel, a romantic comedy that captivates your attention from start to end, tugs at your heartstrings and has you smiling ear-to-ear. This book brings together Addy Bloom, the Copper Valley Fireballs’ baseball teams’s batting coach and Duncan Lavoie, Copper Valley Thrusters’ hockey team captain. Female coaches in professional baseball are not a common thing, and Addy had to work extra hard to prove herself and continue to do so to maintain the respect of her players and colleagues, even keeping her dating life a secret, something Duncan is fully aware of. He thinks she is the one who got away, and he wants a second chance with her, but he has his work cut out for him, and a charity auction is his in. I admired his determination and enjoyed watching these two got back-and-forth with each other and then watch their relationship grow and more into more. This is a wonderfully entertaining story, and I loved how it all plays out, with the perfect balance of drama, humor, witty dialogue, heartfelt emotions and steamy romance. Piper Grant, thank you for another fabulous story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 Virginia Rose and Tim Paige were fabulous performing the voices of these characters, and did so with a complete understanding of who they were portraying. Rose absolutely nailed it as Addie, showcasing all aspects of her personality, from her insecurities to her fiery fierceness, and Paige did the same as Duncan, and was just as amazing. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and had you feeling them all. These two are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another wonderful listen.

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Contemporary

This was a great rom-com romance. It had me laughing from page one. The storyline, characters, and steamy scenes were entertaining. The narrators did a great job.

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Hilarious and Swoony

Pippa Grant writes some of the best light hearted, laugh out loud rom/coms you could ever want. Three words Dressing Room Scene. Ladies you will feel seen. Loved the performances. It was a very fun audiobook with a great HEA.

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Kept me Laughing!

This book is the best of both worlds, the Copper Valley Fireballs and the Copper Valley Thrusters! I loved the all the side characters that we met in previous books, it’s one big dysfunctional, glitter bombing family! As with most Pippa Grant books, I was breaking out in laughter while I was listening, the tea date chaperones and the group honeymoon were my favorites! Duncan was all in with Addie, which was completely swoon worthy, while Addie felt she had more to prove professionally. She slowly let her guard down and I loved the real glimpses and sassy banter she would let fly! The narration was great for these characters and their ability to deliver Pippa Grants humor was perfection!

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