Hooked on You

Riley McAllister is a struggling mixed-media artist living in New York City. When her grandmother breaks her leg, she reluctantly agrees to return to Maple Falls to help her. There, she meets Hayden Price, a local baseball star who has returned to Maple Falls after an injury ended his career. They fall for each other as they discover the true meaning of home. "Hooked on You" is a sweet, refreshing tale of small-town life, family, and romance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2021
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Riley McAllister is a struggling mixed-media artist living in New York City, where she works as a food delivery driver and maintains a carefully curated social media presence to hide her reality. Despite her dreams of success in the city, she refuses to admit defeat and move back to her small-town Maple Falls. However, when her grandmother breaks her leg during a softball game, Riley is reluctantly forced to return home and help her grandmother.

Upon her return, Riley discovers that Mimi, her grandmother, has her own plans for her. Mimi wants Riley to sell her house and yarn shop and move in with a good friend, effectively ending Riley's dream of returning to New York City. However, Mimi has her own reasons for wanting Riley to stay in Maple Falls.

Meanwhile, Hayden Price, a former major league baseball player who returned to Maple Falls after an injury ended his career, works at his father's hardware store and coaches the church softball team. Hayden is concerned about the declining town and dreams of a different life.

Through a series of events, Hayden and Riley find themselves unexpectedly falling for each other as they discover the true meaning of home. They learn to appreciate the simple pleasures of life in Maple Falls and the importance of family and community.

The town of Maple Falls is a close-knit community where everyone knows each other's business. Riley is initially hesitant to embrace this aspect of small-town life, but she eventually finds herself drawn into the community and makes new connections.

As Riley helps Mimi with her business and spends more time with Hayden, she begins to see the potential for a different life in Maple Falls. She realizes that she doesn't need to be successful in New York City to be happy and fulfilled.

In the end, Riley makes a decision to stay in Maple Falls and work with Mimi to revitalize the town. She uses her artistic skills to create a new mural that brings the community together and attracts tourists to the area. Hayden also joins her in this effort, using his baseball skills to help coach the local youth team.

Maple Falls becomes a thriving community once again, and Riley and Hayden find happiness and fulfillment in their new lives. They realize that home is not just a physical place, but also a place where you can find love, community, and purpose.

"Hooked on You" is a sweet, refreshing tale of idyllic small-town life, family, and unexpected romance. It explores the themes of love, community, and the importance of following your dreams. The book is the first in a series of contemporary clean romance novels set in Maple Falls, each title can be read as a stand-alone novel.

The characters in "Hooked on You" are well-developed and relatable, and the town of Maple Falls is a charming and picturesque setting. The book is perfect for readers who enjoy a heartwarming story with a touch of romance and a glimpse into the lives of small-town residents.

In conclusion, "Hooked on You" is a delightful book that will leave readers feeling warm and fuzzy inside. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good story with a touch of romance and a glimpse into the lives of small-town residents.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 138 x 211 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780785238096