Earlier this year I read and loved Tessa Bailey's 'It Happened One Summer' and I was excited to read Fox and Hannah's story.

Fox and Hannah met a summer ago and have developed a genuine friendship over months' worth of texting and sharing music recommendations. When Hannah's job takes her back to Washington, they suddenly are forced to deal with their growing attraction and feelings for one another.

Hannah has never seen herself as what she calls a "leading lady" and has always been afraid to go after what she wants and Fox has allowed other people's opinions about his character to not only affect the way he views himself, but also dictate the way he behaves. Fox's insecurities lead to a few bumps in the road, but Hannah was steadfast once she realized her feelings for Fox were more than just friendship. It was nice to see these two get their happy ending and the epilogue was especially sweet. As an added plus we catch small, but cute, glimpses of Brendan and Piper.

Usually enemies-to-lovers is my absolute favorite romance trope, but 'Hook, Line and Sinker' was a friends-to-lovers story that really delivered all the goodness and it's a story that all romance readers will enjoy.

I want to thank NetGalley and Harper Collins for the advanced copy of “Hook, Line, and Sinker”!
I loved “It Happened One Summer” and I was so excited to get Hannah and Fox’s story. When we met Fox last, he was Brendan’s swoon-worthy friend with a lady’s man reputation he seemed to own. However, in this book, we learn that Fox’s character runs a lot deeper. His back story is original and it shows that even men can be put into a specific box that focused mainly on his promiscuity even though he wanted so much more.
Hannah was a great character who desired to have that main character, leading lady vibes. Fox brings that out of her in her career and her love life. I appreciated the dynamic between the two and how they both helped each other to step out and towards greater things.
This book was so fun! Tessa Bailey never disappoints!

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After many attempts I finally have come to accept the fact that Tessa Bailey is simply not the author for me and I cannot bring myself to finish this.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.*

Hannah Bellinger has always seen herself as the supporting character. Whether she is helping her sister renovate their father’s old bar or content to work as an invisible PA for the director she is helplessly crushing on, Hannah is content with living life in the shadows of others.

Fox Thornton has lived in the shadow of his father’s philandering ways. Nobody expects him to be any different and, rather than prove them wrong, Fox has given into the expectations of his family and friends.

But after a summer of developing a steady friendship with each other, Fox and Hannah both find themselves struggling to overcome the roles they have played in their own lives.

Set seven months after It Happened One Summer, Fox and Hannah find themselves thrust together once more when Hannah returns to Westport to shoot a movie. Slowly, the friendship that the two have established over seven months of daily texting builds into something much more.

This is my third book by Tessa Bailey and holy cow does this woman know how to write a romance! I fell in love with Fox and Hannah’s characters in It Happened One Summer and couldn’t wait to read their story. Hook, Line, and Sinker did not disappoint. The simmering flirtation that developed in IHOS gets turned up to a boil in HLS. The intense chemistry between Fox and Hannah is simply stunning.The complexity of each character pairs well with the other.

And the slow burn! Oh boy the slow burn that teases the reader up until the very end and then BAM! Inferno! Tessa Bailey can write the hell out of a sex scene and I am HERE FOR IT!

This book has further cemented the fact that Tessa Bailey is now one of my favorite romance authors and I cannot wait to see what she comes out with next.

This was very good, though not quite as good as the first. I did really enjoy Fox and Hannah's relationship development, and Tessa Bailey always strikes the right notes of funny and silly paired with romance for me.

I was "hooked" immediately with this follow up and was so excited to get my hands on a copy. Tessa Bailey did not disappoint. This book follows Hannah Bellinger and Fox Thornton where we left off with Hannah going back to LA, while her sister, Piper stayed in Westport. Hannah and Fox have become fast friends via texting, but is there more to them than friends. Hannah still has feeling for her director and Fox seems to have turned a corner on his player days. Hannah has the idea to film the movie she is working on in Westport, where she will room with Fox. Can they remain friends, or is there much more to their relationship.

I loved this book. I couldn't put it down. The chemistry between them is off the charts and reader will definitely want to know where they end up.

Like with most of Tessa Bailey's books the book is so much more than the cover implies that it will be. Hence the old saying don't judge a book by its cover. With the covers you expect chick lit but the story is so much deeper than that. Her characters have depth and tackle tough issues. I like that in her writing. And I look forward to more books by her.

Tessa Bailey is back and better than ever. I count down the days to each of her new books and this series has been a home run. Fans from way back when and those here for Bailey's new cover treatments will all love HOOK, LINE, AND SINKER.

I read It Happened One Summer back in September and when I heard Hannah and Fox were getting a book I got so excited. I don't normally like slow burn books but this book made it worth it. I loved how Fox and Hannah connected throughout music. Fox helped Hannah put herself out there while producing a movie. Thanks to him she was able to help with the soundtrack of the movie. I also loved how Hannah was able to finally feel close to her father throughout the songs he wrote. I honestly didn't like how at a young age people including his mother made him out to be like his father. It was so sad to see what he went through during high school and college. I'm so glad Hannah and Fox found each other. They're perfect for each other.

This was not my first Tessa Bailey book so I had an idea of what to expect- but this one seemed different to me than her others. It was still spicy but instead of the spice starting early in the book, it came later. This book did a great job of truly developing the relationship between the Hannah and Fox, and I really enjoyed it!

I hope more are to come in this series!

I read this book in 24 hours. I absolutely loved this book. I loved Piper’s story, and now to get Hannah’s was just as good. This was the perfect read right after It Happened One Summer. Hannah and Fox’s story is very unique and their banter had me laughing out loud. Their romance was intense, like whoa. My favorite part was not only watching them grow together, but more watching them grow separately. Tessa Bailey did a great job of giving Hannah and Fox their own story and mending it together in the end. Im so excited to recommend this to my friends when it comes out in March. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for accepting the eArc request for an honest review!

I am now hooked on Tessa Bailey books!! This was everything I wanted it to be and more! I loved the chemistry between Hannah and Fox, and I loved the push and pull of the relationship. This would not have been the same if this were told solely from Hannah's perspective, so thank you Tessa for giving us Fox's voice! I thought this was perfectly paced, the build up to the steamy scenes did not let me down!

Thank you for that epilogue! I now want a book out of that last chapter! It was the perfect wrap-up to the Bellinger sisters stories!

Thank you Avon and Netgalley for letting me read this book early!! Can't wait to tell everyone to read this book this Spring!

Such a cute story! I love this romance duo, and I finished it in a day. This story from Tessa Bailey is exactly what I've been looking for, and I'm excited to see it in stores.

When I picked up this book I did not realize how spicey and hot it would get! Sexual tension came off the pages!

To be honest the first 10% of this book, had me wanting to put it back in my library. It took me a long while to get invested in Fox and Hannah. But I’m glad I pushed through because this had one of the hottest scenes I’ve ever read! Which left me baffled because guessing by the cover, I would not have realized it was a sizzling romance.

Fox is a king crab fisherman and Hannah is the hometown girl he develops feelings for him. This is a friends to lovers story and Hannah really has to work it to get his interest. After leaving town and returning, Hannah is back and making a splash- she grabs the attention of her Crab KIng and coworker. She is pulled to both but can’t deny the distraction and friendship Fox offers when she needs the added support to speak up at work.

Don’t be fooled this is a five Chile pepper read!

I would rate this a five out of five- this ARC was provided by Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

ARC provided by NetGalley, all opinions are my own.

I can't find anything wrong with Hook, Line and Sinker, per se, and it was a good read, but I didn't find it to be a god tier romance, but if you're in for something quick and cute, this book might be for you.

If you've ever felt like the supporting character in your own life, or facing down a serious case of imposter syndrome, you'll probably really like this book. As a PA for an indie movie, Hannah convinces the director that the sleepy sea town she spent her last summer was the perfect place to film his short film. She helped her sister find love last time she was there, this time she goes with hopes of further her career aspirations in the movie and music business.

Fox is the "pretty boy hero", a king crab fisherman, and always ready for a good time, if you catch my drift. Him and Hannah have been friends via texting since the summer before, so when Hannah needs a place to stay while they're filming, his apartment is offered up.

I have not yet read It Happened One Summer, which is the first Bellinger Sister's book, and I don't think that this story lacked in any way for having not read it, but reading book 1 first is probably a good idea. I felt like maybe I was missing some overarching details that weren't exactly vital to the story, but might have been nice to have. But you could also read this book entirely on its own and be just fine.

Like I said at the top, this was a good book, but it wasn't amazing. It doesn't stand out in my mind as next level romance. It was cute and fun, but I think I would have liked more in depth exploration of Fox's character. I'm not sure I feel like I really know him. I think the premise is interesting, but again, not amazing.

I felt like the pacing was a bit... off. This is friends to lovers, which isn't typically my jam, and it felt like there were a bunch of false starts within their romance that made me feel like it dragged on just a little bit, but if you like friends to lovers, you'll probably like this.

There wasn't a ton of on page spice, but what was there was fire in the best way, and I do appreciate some well written smut.

All in all, not a bad read, and I'll be reading It Happened One Summer soon because I enjoyed her writing enough to read another of Bailey's books, so use that information as you will.

CW: death of a parent, slut shaming

This book is steamy and hot! I loved the first book, ‘It Happened One Summer’ with Brendan and Piper and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this one to read Hannah and Fox’s story. It did not disappoint! Hannah and Fox have undeniable fireworks between them and some strong sexual chemistry! This book was a fun, quick read and was totally unputdownable. It leaves you with feel good, happy vibes. I can’t wait to keep reading more from Tessa Bailey!

I really enjoyed the first book, It Happened One Summer, and could not wait to get Hannah's story. It was obvious in the first book that she and Fox had chemistry, and from the little glimpses we got, I knew it would be good.

What I didn't expect was for Fox to be so layered. He is a very attractive man with a reputation as a ladies man. He lives a carefree life and never ties himself down. Pretty soon though, he realizes that he is no longer living that life for himself, but rather for the expectations of others. It isn't until Hannah returns to Westport and stays with him while working on a film, that he starts to wonder if he can be the kind of man who is capable of more than just a good time. He knows that's what Hannah deserves.
Hannah has her own struggles to contend with. She happily plays the supporting role in both her professional and personal life, but is she really happy with that. The one thing she is sure of is that the more time she spends with Fox, the more she likes him. And even when the man she's had a crush on for 2 years finally sees her and asks her out, she knows that crush is gone thanks to Fox. Now the only thing left to do is wait for and help Fox to get out of his own way. Hannah had taken some pretty big risks with her job and those risks are paying off. Now she's ready to risk her heart and she can only hope that Fox will do the same.

There was a lot of angst, some steam and most definitely a ton of tension. I loved how the story was told and how Fox struggled with himself, using humor and sex to try and deflect when he was uncomfortable. I loved how Hannah started to come out of her shell while subtly getting Fox to open up to her. It was a great story of friends to lovers that was written beautifully.

I think this could be read as a stand alone, but for the best reading experience, I'd recommend reading It Happened One Summer, first.

I love that every Tessa Bailey book I read hits this great standard of depth and romance, and Hook, Line, and Sinker was no different! I went into this book having not read the first in the series, but like most romance books that was perfectly fine to do. I didn't feel like I missed anything as everything that happened was eluded to but not over-explained in a way that would annoy someone that had read the first book. Hannah and Fox had a wonderfully fleshed-out relationship, even for those just popping in for this book. The characters were fully fleshed out and complimented each other well. They grew in their relationship as well as their personal character which has come to be my standard for Tessa Bailey and one of the things I love most about her. And of course, it had the usual Tessa Bailey level spice :). I loved Hannah and Fox and I hope you read this book and fall in love with them too!

Such a great book! I love Hannah and Fox and although they were minor characters in book 1, I couldn't wait to read what happened to them and dug into this one as soon as I was able to do so. In true Tessa Bailey form, there was a lot of steam in this book and it was done SO incredibly well. I loved the chemistry between Hannah and Fox, and I love how they worked through their issues. I loved all the characters. The book was fantastically written and I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a heart wrenching yet incredibly satisfying HEA.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Cute romance that continues the story of L.A.’s Bellinger sisters. Loved seeing these characters become adults and the seaside Washington state setting. Heavy on the self-esteem issues, but all is nicely wrapped up at the end.