Hook, Line, and Sinker A Novel

This New York Times and USA Today #1 Bestseller is the kind of romantic comedy that makes you want to curl up by the window, listen to the waves, and lose yourself in a story that’s equal parts hilarious and heartfelt.

Tessa Bailey returns to the charming fishing town of Westport with Hook, Line, and Sinker, a delicious follow-up to It Happened One Summer. At its center: Fox Thornton, a king crab fisherman with a notorious reputation and a heart bigger than he’d ever admit, and Hannah Bellinger, the one woman who sees past his carefully crafted persona to the man underneath.

What starts as an unexpected friendship becomes something neither of them planned for. When Hannah moves into Fox’s spare bedroom and enlists his help winning over another man, Fox finds himself in dangerous waters—teaching the woman he’s fallen for how to catch someone else. It’s a setup ripe for both comedy and emotional depth, and Bailey delivers on both fronts with her signature wit and sizzling chemistry.

This is small-town romance at its finest: characters you’ll root for, banter that crackles off the page, and a love story that feels earned. The coastal setting adds a salty, authentic backdrop to a tale about vulnerability, friendship, and taking the leap when it matters most.

Perfect for fans of contemporary romance who appreciate humor, heat, and heroes willing to do the hard work of becoming the person their love deserves. Fair warning: you might just fall hook, line, and sinker yourself.

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