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Hooked Paperback – July 18, 2010

by Stef Ann Holm (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 10 ratings
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  1. Print length
    432 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Gallery Books
  4. Publication date
    July 18, 2010
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 1.1 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1451614004
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1451614008
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery Books (July 18, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1451614004
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1451614008
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1.1 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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Stef Ann Holm

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Stef Ann Holm is a two time RITA finalist, and a USA Today best-selling author of twenty-three novels. Her novella in a Christmas anthology collection appeared on the New York Times best-seller list. She’s been the recipient of the Reviewer’s International Organization Award of Excellence for Best Contemporary Romance, a National Reader's Choice Finalist in the Historical category, Romantic Times Book Reviews nominee for Career Achievement, Winner of the Romantic Times Book Reviews Storyteller of the Year award, three time winner of the Emerald City Keeper Award and Amazon.com’s # 3 Top Pick for Best Romance of the Year in 2002.

She lives in Boise, Idaho with her husband, extended family and her squirrel-crazy Yorkshire, Cocoa Puff.

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Ken Myers
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2018
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As expected
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Joyously Retired Teacher
5.0 out of 5 stars A real charmer!
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 1999
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A marvelous lesson to all of us to be true to ourselves and not allow the prejudices of others to make us feel unworthy. And to fight for what's right even if it's not popular to do so.
And a delicious romance as well, which is by no means secondary to the plot. This book truly has it all. I highly recommend it and will look for more by this author.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful second in the Harmony Brides series.
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2014
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Meg, daughter of a hotel manager, tries to become Margaret to attract a husband, but her wild side keeps peeking out. Vernon Wilderforce, an alias for Matthew Gage, star reported comes to town to investigate last year's fly fishing contest, that appeared rigged. And it's Meg's brother who is accused. Livid when she finds out Matthew's real name and occupation, and trying to clear her brother's name, she enters the fly fishing contest, in the guise of a man, since women are not allowed, and wins it. All is uncovered and Meg & Matthew live happily ever after in Harmony.
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Chiangelc
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read for the romantic in you.
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2015
Part of a series. I recommend reading in order but you don't have to. I love this series and recommend to people who like turn of last century books. I also love that the females characters aren't the damsel and distress type.
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Missy
3.0 out of 5 stars OK
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2000
This is the second book I have read in this series....I thought it was OK. I felt that it lacked something. The story had no ups and downs, it stayed on an even keel the entire time. I am a big fan of romance fiction and I have read alot better.
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JJares
4.0 out of 5 stars Pure Americana
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2016
NOTE: Please read these stories in order; the characters have back stories that build through the novels.

If Meg Brooks ever plans to marry (gosh, she's almost on the shelf at 20 years of age), she'd best give up her wild ways and pay close attention to Mrs. Wolcott (her finishing school, from book one). Life in a small town like Harmony is hard for tomboys and eccentrics. Thus, Meg becomes Margaret and she settles down to a controlled life of buttoned gloves, big hats and hot tea.

Matthew Gage is an investigative reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle who ferrets out corruption and cheating. He arrives in Harmony as Vernon Wilberforce, a Bissell carpet sweeper salesman, bent on winning the local fishing contest. There's still twittering about cheating in last year's fishing contest and Matthew has come to tell all. Unfortunately, it turns out that the scandal swirls about Meg's brother, who is now away at college.

This is a unique plot with lots of charming characters and funny situations. The two main characters, intent on showing new personas, instead attract their opposite to their true selves. Lovely.

Brides for all seasons
1. Harmony (1997)
**2. Hooked (1999)
3. Honey (2000)
4. Hearts (2001)
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Texanne
4.0 out of 5 stars MS HOLM LANDS A GOOD STORY
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2013
Meg becomes Margaret, because everyone has told her she acts in a vulgar and hoydenish manner. Margaret is very subdued and controlled and would not think of riding the hotel's luggage cart down the street to the train station.

Matthew becomes Vernon Wilberforce, because Matthew is an investigative reporter and he is in Harmony to uncover a cheating scandal. Vernon sells Bissel carpet sweepers and is nothing like Matthew.

Meg's family owns the hotel so she naturally runs into Mr Wilberforce. The first time is when she is hiding under his bed in the hotel.

This is a charming story about two people who find one another very appealing. But, the disguises they have donned throw things off kilter.

The scandal Matthew is following involves Meg's brother possibly cheating in order to win last year's fishing contest. Meg knows her brother would never cheat anyone. Matthew wants to prove whether he did or did not cheat.

And while both of them are working at cross purposes, they are becoming more and more attracted to one another.

There are many side stories. And there are terrific secondary characters.

If you enjoy sweet romantic stories, this is the book for you. If you enjoy heroines who are adventurous and funny, this is the book for you.
And if you enjoy heroes who are stalwart and charming, this is the book for you.

I recommend this to anyone who is a romantic at heart.
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