Hooked on You

De: K. Evan Coles

Narrado por: Kevin Earlywine

What’s a straight guy to do when he falls for his new friend?

Paramedic Connor Devlin is a stressed-out tower of a man. Hoping knitting will help him unwind, he visits a local craft shop, where he’s overwhelmed by the yarn selection but more so by his feelings for shop owner Judah.

Judah Bissel is tired of falling for unavailable men. He can’t help his crush on Connor, though, or wanting to get closer to the big, gentle bear. And that just might spell trouble because pining for straight guys is not Judah’s style.

As a blizzard pummels the city, the men hunker down together to wait out the storm. When the spark between them ignites, will the revelation that Connor feels more than friendship for Judah bring them together or tear them apart?

©2021 K. Evan Coles (P)2025 K. Evan Coles

Cute & sweet!

After his coworker suggests he finds a hobby to help with his anxiety, Connor decides to take up knitting and stops by a local store where he meets Judah, the owner.

The pair strike up a really sweet friendship as he and Judah bond over knitting. The more time spent with Judah has Connor realizing his feelings are more than just friendly.

Their story was such a sweet and easy read!

WHAT TO EXPECT:
- friends to lovers
- opposites attract
- bi awakening
- forced proximity

Enjoyable

4.5/5 for the story and narration

This was a cute story and overall, I enjoyed it very much. Connor goes through a rough time when the reality of being bi (or pan) hits him, and experiences a bi–panic. While not my favorite, it’s incredibly realistic and something many people go through. Especially when they are uncertain of the reception they will receive from others in their life. Thankfully Connor is able to figure things out and make reparations for those he hurt.

I adored Judah and his family. The shop sounds delightful - I wish we had one like it in my city!

Sweet!

A sweet friends to lovers bi awakening with a slow simmer and lots of heart!

Excellent Story & Listen🎧Engrossing & Emotional!

This fabulous friends-to-lovers romance captivated my attention and tugged at my heartstrings the entire time. The characters are realistic, easy to relate to and connect with, easy to like and root for, too. Connor Devlin, who works as a paramedic, needed to find something to help soothe his anxiety, and his partner suggested taking up knitting, which is what led him to the local yarn shop. Judah Bissel runs that shop with his mother, and he felt an instant attraction to Connor, despite thinking he was straight, but he enjoyed talking to him, and suggested he join the classes they teach at the shop. This was the start of a new friendship, but there was more to the friendship, an undeniable chemistry between them, and it took a blizzard and them being holed up together for those underlying feelings to emerge. Feelings Connor struggles with afterwards, that and the coming out to his family and friends. Judah was patient with him, and my heart went out to him because you could feel the pain he was feeling. There is never a dull moment in this book, a multi-layered story with the perfect balance of drama, angst, heartwarming moments, heartfelt emotions and steamy romance. The writing, plot and world building are fantastic, as are the character growth and development. K. Evan Coles, thank you for this wonderful story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧   Kevin Earlywine was fantastic at voicing the characters and delivering a perfect portrayal of each. I loved how he took each role and ran with it, sounding believable and just as I imagined the characters would sound. Perfectly embodying the two lead roles, showcasing every facet of their personalities, their every feeling, and making you feel them all. He was just as fantastic performing the roles of the side/secondary characters, too. Earlywine is an entertaining storyteller, and his captivating performance not only elevates the story to another level, but rivets you to the story.

Friends to lovers

I enjoyed this one. I was not fond of how Connor handled his gay panic and I really think he should have had a lot more groveling to do. I did enjoy these two falling for each other from friends first. I also really enjoyed seeing the knitting representation. That was pretty cool. The narration was very well done. I like this narrator.

Hooking, in this instance, is not illegal!!😘

This was an interesting listen. I absolutely loved how the author showed that unexpected hobbies can help with anxiety. This shows that this are not just for one gender and all can enjoy knitting. I think using this as a premise for a storyline was a great idea!