With a mix of romance and mystery, Hooked on You's going to be a fun read for your summer getaway

Hooked on You follows Ore, a journalist who's about to get a job at the New Yorker, but the catch is she first needs to write a profile on the CEO of a big and powerful company. To do that, she's spending a few days on his yacht to interview him, the crew, and his guests. The captain of this yacht is Daniel, who always had his life perfectly planned out, that is until he meets Ore. As she digs deeper into this story and starts interviewing the crew, Ore realises that there is something off about this CEO and his associates, and this profile might turn into something bigger and more dangerous than she had anticipated.

This book does a good job of not leaving the plot only in the hands of the romance and the connection between the two main characters; sometimes, especially at the beginning, it doesn't even feel like it's the main thing going on, which I think is quite refreshing. Ore and Daniel shared an instant connection, but I like that their relationship isn't only based on their attraction for each other but also on their shared values and respect. I love Carlos, the yacht's chef, and his friendship with Ore, but I do wish we got to see more of it. Moreover, I will say some of the side characters feel a bit one-dimensional, especially Claude, one of the CEO's associates.

Hooked on You is a blend of romance and mystery set against the backdrop of a luxurious yacht - a fun summer read to take on your holiday!

Many thanks to Avon UK and NetGalley for the e-ARC!

This book was so good! I really loved the characters and how well developed they were! I enjoyed reading their story!

I struggled with the first half of this book, it felt more like a mystery then a romance book, the second half was a lot better but I must admit I was close to giving up at certain points

It’s a cute romance but not something I could see myself re reading

Hooked on you really surprised me. When I started the book I wasnt sure it was for me.
The start felt a little slow but something kept telling me to read on.
About half way through the pace started to pick up I was obsessed and I couldnt put the book down I just wanted to find out how it ends.

I enjoyed this book, I found the plot really interesting and I loved seeing each characters development.
I love this authors writing style and I cant wait to pick up other books by this author.

I highly recommend this book its an enjoyable read and the romance is just adorable.

*Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books for providing me this Arc in return for an honest review*

Ore boards a billionaire's superyacht to write an article about him. 2 weeks cruising off the coast of Australia. She soon realises there is more to him and his business than is generally known, and sets about finding out exactly what shady practices he is using. Added romance is provided by the attractive Captain of the boat . A thoroughly enjoyable read.

Romance readers listen up. Watch out for Hooked on You by Ada Barume on publication day. You won’t regret this one.

Hooked On You follows Ore and Daniel, an investigative journalist and a yacht captain respectively, who are both doing 'one last job' before they get into their dream careers; for Ore, working as an investigative journalist for the New Yorker, and for Daniel, being the resident captain on an easy-going family's yacht. But, will this 'one last job' derail their dreams for the future, or reimagine their future entirely?

For those of you who've been following me for a little while, you'll know that I read and adored Love Overboard, also by Ada Barumé, in summer 2024 (I was lucky enough to receive the eARC of Love Overboard too!!). Love Overboard was a lovely, light-hearted read full of enemies to lovers goodness (and food).

I actually think I preferred Hooked On You to Love Overboard, as the story was more in-depth and I felt like the outcome had higher stakes due to various factors. One thing Ada smashed in both books, though, was the characters' depth. In this one, Carlos was an absolute angel, and Mel was a classic teen (I loved her).

Overall, Hooked On You is a fantastic romance, and I absolutely adored it. This wonderful book is released on 10th April, and I would highly recommend you grab it as it's only £2.99 on kindle currently (and it's totally worth it - I may have my pre-order in already)<33

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book. A gorgeous 4 star read book from me. What an exciting plot, vivid storytelling and relatable, rich characters. I couldn't put this book down – absolutely loved it.

Ore is relatively new to journalism and hits the jackpot when she's commissioned to write a profile on successful businessman and Billionaire Chuck. Chuck has invited her to stay on his super yacht to interview him and those around him for the piece, but she soon realises that nobody is allowed to say very much and also discovers a bigger story lurking behind the scenes.
Whilst on board, the handsome but reserved captain Daniel catches her eye, and a slow burn attraction between them unfolds.

I found the first 40% of this book a little slow and for me it felt more like a mystery/thriller, with the romance being a secondary storyline. The second half of the book was much more engaging and I flew through it, desperate to know what would happen.

Thanks to Avon books and Netgalley for providing an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

Both characters are in new job roles and working on a yacht. I loved that set-up! The witty banter between the two unfolds as the boat sails around Australia. I was entertained while reading this story. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

A story set o a super Yancheng. You had powerful men, crew staff being spies on each other , an un loved daughter and a journalist. You also got love.. A nice read but just did not grab me . Good ending. Perfect for a wet Saturday afternoon read.