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| Westport, Washington – Present Day Sexy King crab fisherman Fox Thornton can charm the panties off young women with just a look—except for California socialite Hannah Bellinger. When Hannah was in town last summer, her sister, Piper, hooked up with Fox’s best friend, Brendan, and the two are now happily engaged. You can find Piper and Brendan’s story in IT HAPPENED ONE SUMMER, out now. Fox and Hannah have settled into a comfortable and distant friendship as she’s now back in California working on a movie set. They occasionally text back and forth, and he knows that she’s attracted to her employer, Sergei. But while working on the movie set one day, Hannah realizes that the movie doesn’t have the right feel it should have. She suggests moving the filming to Westport. To her surprise, Sergei agrees. But Hannah can’t stay with her sister in Westport because Brendan’s parents are in town staying with them. Piper suggests staying in Fox’s spare bedroom because he will be mostly out to sea. While it feels a little weird, Hannah agrees with the idea. Fox, on the other hand, is disgruntled by it. Why should he have to put up with Hannah under his roof when he’s finding himself attracted to her? He can’t bed her as she is his friend. However, she is fun and enjoyable to be around, though it doesn’t take long before their attraction is mutual. But can a surly fisherman have a chance for a relationship with a party girl? There is a lot of fun banter between Hannah and Fox in HOOK, LINE, AND SINKER, and readers will no doubt enjoy it as much as I did. They seem so opposite of each other personality-wise, but they share a love for old music. Hannah likes her job working on the movie set but feels a bit constricted by the people around her. It might have to do with that she’s a newbie and they mostly don’t take her seriously. Then there is her unrequited attraction to Sergei. He doesn’t look her way, but when he agrees the movie set should move to Washington state, she feels like it’s a step in the right direction. However, she didn’t count on an attraction to Fox. He’s usually good-natured with her but lately, he’s been surlier. Is it because she’s invading his space? Fox feels like he has nothing to offer a woman. His father was a heartbreaker and broke his mother’s heart. She looks at him like he’s a replica of his father. Hannah isn’t the love them and leave them type, especially since he’s friends with her sister also. Besides, Brendan has already warned him off Hannah. Yet, it doesn’t stop the desire—and soon the passion—from rising between them. Why shouldn’t a short-term fling work? Maybe because a couple of hearts might get broken in the process. I really loved HOOK, LINE, AND SINKER. Hannah wouldn’t normally be a character I could feel for, but she’s a good woman with her deep-seated vulnerabilities. She has felt like a second fiddle to those around her. Fox makes her feel like a queen. HOOK, LINE, AND SINKER deserves a Perfect 10 from me. If you’re like me, you will enjoy this fun-filled tale. Patti Fischer |
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HOOK, LINE, AND SINKER – Tessa Bailey