Do you ever feel like reading a romance that let's you escape to a new place during a time when you can't travel? Hooked on You by Ada Barume is her second romance book and like the first one, Love Overboard it's out just in time to be your next beach read. I received an arc from Avon UK in exchange for an honest review so keep reading to hear my thoughts.
Ore, is a journalist who is trying to secure a job as an investigative journalist at the New Yorker. But before she can get the job she must spend two weeks on a yacht off the coast of Australia with an eccentric billionaire. Usually people go on these types of holidays to be discreet so it's odd that Ore is there to do a profile. The crew is mostly tight lipped and focused on their work but Ore quickly realizes things aren't what they seem. The previous captain Annie was abruptly replaced and ndas make it so the crew is unable to explain what happened to her. Daniel, the replacement captain is a small town Southern man with big dreams for his career as soon as this gig is over.
This is a slow burn romance but it keeps readers engaged throughout. Ore and Daniel have an easy chemistry together, there's some push and pull because they are in the workplace and a lot is on the line for both of them. Ore also is used to flings more than relationships and feels out of place in a world of wealthy white elites. The mystery aspect was intriguing and it gives readers something to hold their attention while Ore and Daniel hesitate to make a move. There's just enough suspense that will have you wondering what the billionaire is really hiding. As the book's villain he's just the right amount of creepy with his inappropriate fixation on Ore and Daniel. While the book lightly touches on some serious topics it remains lighthearted. Though the publisher advertises this as grumpy x sunshine it doesn't really fit into those archetypes which is fine.
If you're looking for a light summer read with a little bit of intrigue then check out Hooked on You.
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