Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey full audiobook

Hook, Line, and Sinker is the second book in the Bellinger Sisters series, but it can be read as a standalone. It is a rom-com about Fox, a charming and flirty fisherman, and Hannah, a shy and ambitious music producer, who start as friends and end up as lovers.

• Friendship-to-lovers trope: The book explores the trope of two friends who develop romantic feelings for each other over time. Fox and Hannah have a great rapport and chemistry, and they support each other’s dreams and goals. They also have a lot of fun and humor in their interactions, and they share some steamy and passionate scenes.
• Small-town setting: The book is set in Westport, a cozy and quaint fishing town in Washington. The setting adds to the charm and warmth of the story, and it also creates a contrast between Fox and Hannah’s lifestyles and backgrounds. The town also has a colorful and friendly cast of secondary characters, such as Piper and Brendan from the previous book, and Fox’s crewmates.
• Character growth: The book shows how Fox and Hannah overcome their personal and professional challenges and insecurities. Fox has to deal with his reputation and his past trauma, and Hannah has to face her crush and her career aspirations. They both learn to trust themselves and each other, and to embrace their true feelings and desires.
• Similar to It Happened One Summer: If you liked the first book in the series, you will probably enjoy this one too. It has a similar tone and style, with a quirky and lovable heroine and a swoony and protective hero. However, it also has its own plot and twists, and it does not feel like a repetition of the first book.

Overall, Hook, Line, and Sinker is a sweet and sexy rom-com that will make you laugh and swoon. It is a perfect read for fans of friendship-to-lovers, small-town romance, and Bailey’s previous work. I highly recommend it!