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Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey
4.0
I adored the first book in this series. It was the perfect amount of comedy and romance. I can't wait to read this one. This book was a much more introspective read, with the characters battling outside influence and their own internal issues. The relationship in this book is a complicated, friends-to-lovers contemporary romance with some very thoughtful decisions and some gut-wrenching choices. The steamy scenes are hot, and the build-up is agonizing. This couple has an uphill battle against outside influence and preconditioned expectations. But I love how it all gets sorted, and it wasn't as comedic as the first book. Still, I love how the music carried through the entire story, becoming a more profound feeling for the reader to express the moments in an understood and more soulful experience.
I love the banter in this book. The back-and-forth between Hannah and Fox is hilarious, punny, and sarcastic. What's not to love. The banter isn't enough of a giveaway for the character's occupations, habits, and general personalities. In case you're in doubt, the author also does the regular introduction.
Hannah is working as a production assistant and crushing on her boss, Sergei. She is trying to combine work with a visit to her favorite seaside town. I love that the author uses something simple to create the story. Piper's suggestion is on point and might make the backdrop for romance.
Fox is a player, but he also seems to be in love with Hannah. He uses the love 'em and leaves 'em lifestyle with his work on the water. But he really isn't admitting his feelings, and he seems to be straight-up scared/ worried, thinking he can be just friends with her and have her under his roof. This could be amazing, or it could go down in a fireball. I like how the author brings in the friends and the forced proximity to the girl next door vibe.
Their musical communication is different but endearing. I love that Hannah refers to herself as an accident-prone woman; it is very relatable. Her oops are funny and charming, making her a character many people can connect with, even with her quirks. The author uses many fabulous words in this book, like "maestro of feminine wetness," that I feel like I'm actually learning stuff instead of losing brain cells.
The small quaint town has a particular draw that even Hannah can't resist, and the chemistry between her and Fox is scorching. As if the chemistry wasn't hot enough, the solo act and heat between them will melt you. The author really brought the intimacy up a level in this book.
This book even has a soundtrack playing in my head as I read it. Anyone who loves music and a little romance still adores this story.
Hannah and Fox battle themselves and outside expectations, and this friendship grows. The ending of this book is enough to make me teary-eyed as they shed the outside interference and go all in for this unexpected romance.
I love the banter in this book. The back-and-forth between Hannah and Fox is hilarious, punny, and sarcastic. What's not to love. The banter isn't enough of a giveaway for the character's occupations, habits, and general personalities. In case you're in doubt, the author also does the regular introduction.
Hannah is working as a production assistant and crushing on her boss, Sergei. She is trying to combine work with a visit to her favorite seaside town. I love that the author uses something simple to create the story. Piper's suggestion is on point and might make the backdrop for romance.
Fox is a player, but he also seems to be in love with Hannah. He uses the love 'em and leaves 'em lifestyle with his work on the water. But he really isn't admitting his feelings, and he seems to be straight-up scared/ worried, thinking he can be just friends with her and have her under his roof. This could be amazing, or it could go down in a fireball. I like how the author brings in the friends and the forced proximity to the girl next door vibe.
Their musical communication is different but endearing. I love that Hannah refers to herself as an accident-prone woman; it is very relatable. Her oops are funny and charming, making her a character many people can connect with, even with her quirks. The author uses many fabulous words in this book, like "maestro of feminine wetness," that I feel like I'm actually learning stuff instead of losing brain cells.
The small quaint town has a particular draw that even Hannah can't resist, and the chemistry between her and Fox is scorching. As if the chemistry wasn't hot enough, the solo act and heat between them will melt you. The author really brought the intimacy up a level in this book.
This book even has a soundtrack playing in my head as I read it. Anyone who loves music and a little romance still adores this story.
Hannah and Fox battle themselves and outside expectations, and this friendship grows. The ending of this book is enough to make me teary-eyed as they shed the outside interference and go all in for this unexpected romance.