Hayden has to restart his life and his career after a devastating injury. Discuss a time in your life when you had to regroup after a life-changing event. What helped you move forward?
Riley and Hayden both had secret crushes on each other in high school. Have you ever had a secret crush?
When Riley returns to Maple Falls, she closes herself off to everyone except for Mimi, believing that keeping herself separate will spare her from getting hurt. Can you identify with Riley’s decision?
When Hayden finds out his father is selling the hardware store, he feels betrayed. Do you agree with his parents’ reasons for not telling him?
Maple Falls is experiencing a plight that many small towns are dealing with in real life—businesses are closing, people are leaving, traditions are disappearing. What are some ways Maple Falls and other small towns can be revitalized?
The Bosom Buddies and Harper, Anita, and Olivia are true friends to Erma and Riley. Do you have a friend or group of friends that are your “bosom buddies”?
Tracey has caused Erma and Riley a lot of pain. What advice would you give them if Tracey returns to Maple Falls in the future?
Hayden is used to things going his way, and he learns to put Riley’s needs first in order to continue their relationship. What do you think Hayden needs from Riley?
Who is your favorite character in Hooked on You? Why did you choose that character as your favorite?
Acknowledgments
I have so many people to thank for helping me write Hooked on You. A huge thank you to my agent, Natasha Kern, for helping me get through the writing process during the toughest year of mylife. To the editors who worked alongside me on this book: Becky Monds, who helped me talk through the book and series ideas;Karli Jackson, who did an amazing job showing me the potential of Riley and Hayden’s story; Jodi Hughes, who made sure allthe details were exactly right (I’m not a detail person!); and Laura Wheeler, who managed the project so beautifully. A bigthank you also to my good friend Laura Larimore, who introduced me to the real-life Lorri and her wonderful yarn shop, whichsparked the idea for Erma, Riley, and the rest of the citizens of Maple Falls.
I especially want to thank the Books & Hooks Facebook group for all their input and help in coming up with the business namesin Maple Falls. It was so much fun getting your ideas and voting on favorite names, and they were all perfect for this smallArkansas town.
And of course, a big hug and thank you to you, dear reader. I hope you enjoyed visiting Maple Falls. There are more storiesto be told in this small town, so stay tuned!
About the Author
With over a million copies sold, Kathleen Fuller is the author of several bestselling novels, including the Hearts of Middlefieldnovels, the Middlefield Family novels, the Amish of Birch Creek series, and the Amish Letters series as well as a middle-gradeAmish series, the Mysteries of Middlefield.
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Acclaim for Kathleen Fuller
“The quaint Arkansas town of Maple Falls could use a little sprucing up, and as it turns out, Riley and Hayden are the perfect pair for the job. What neither of them is counting on, of course, is that their hearts may receive some long overdue TLC in the process. Kathleen Fuller has knit together a lovable cast of characters and placed them in a setting so rich and dear you may find yourself hankering for a walk down Main Street on a warm summer’s evening. I loved every minute of my time in Maple Falls, and I can’t wait to return to visit the friends I made there.”
—Bethany Turner, award-winning author of Hadley Beckett’s Next Dish and Plot Twist, on Hooked on You
“A sweet, refreshing tale of idyllic small-town life, family, and unexpected romance, Hooked on You is the perfect read to cozy up with on a rainy day.”
—Melissa Ferguson, multi-award-winning author of The Cul-de-Sac War
“A charming story of new beginnings, family ties, love, friendship, laughter and the beauty of small towns. Fuller invites you into Maple Falls and greets you with a cast of characters who will steal your heart, make you want to stay, and entice you to visit again.”
—Katherine Reay, bestselling author of The Printed Letter Bookshop and Of Literature and Lattes, on Hooked on You
“Fuller brings us compelling characters who stay in our hearts long after we’ve read the book. It’s always a treat to dive into one of her novels.”
—Beth Wiseman, bestselling author
“Kathleen Fuller is a gifted storyteller.”
—Jennifer Beckstrand, author of Home on Huckleberry Hill
“Refreshingly honest and charming, Kathleen’s writing reflects a master’s touch when it comes to intricate plotting and a satisfying and inspirational ending full of good cheer!”
—Kelly Long, national bestselling author
“Kathleen Fuller is a master storyteller.”
—Ruth Reid, bestselling author
“Kathleen Fuller is a talented and gifted author.”
—Molly Jebber, speaker and award-winning author
“Fuller has an amazing capacity for creating damaged characters and giving insights into their brokenness.”
—CBA Retailers + Resources
“I always enjoy a Kathleen Fuller book.”
—Lenora Worth, author of Their Amish Reunion
Copyright
Hooked on You
Copyright © 2021 Kathleen Fuller
All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form orby any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, scanning, or other—except for brief quotations in critical reviewsor articles, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
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