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Hook

(Neverland #2)

Gina L. Maxwell (Goodreads Author)

4.46 · Rating details · 166 ratings · 72 reviews

Journey back to Neverland, NC with NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author Gina L. Maxwell as she turns your favorite villain into the hero you never knew you needed.

THEY CALL ME HOOK.

I’m Captain of the Pirates; a villain by design and a loner by nature.

I don’t need anyone. More than that, I don’t want anyone. Especially Officer John Darling who insists on seeing the good ...more

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Dec 01, 2019 Lana ❇✾Dirty Girl Romance❇✾ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: mm, contemporary-romance

4 STARS

He is my Captain. And for as long as he’ll have me, I am his.

If you know me or follow my reviews, than you already know just how much I love a good tortured hero. And let me tell you, it doesn't get more tortured than James Hook. The man is tortured personified. He's utterly broken in the most captivating way. The second he appeared on the pages of Pan, he stole the show, and I was counting down the days until I could get my hands on his story. I've read a few modern fairytale ...more

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Nov 01, 2019 Kate Meader rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Heartbreaking and uplifting all at once. As always, Gina's writing is immaculate and these characters' journeys will grip you all the way to their hard-won HEA. Loved every minute!

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Nov 01, 2019 Cassie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I fell in love with London and Neverland North Carolina from the first paragraph of Pan. I have also been anticipating Hook from about 30% into Pan. Any seasoned author can incorporate wonder into a book for a side character, but Maxwell laced bits of Hook so perfectly that he was in my head throughout the rest of Peter’s book and the subsequent months after as I waited for this story to be completed.

Lots of authors write the tortured hero. None are quite like Captain James Hook though. He has ...more

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Nov 06, 2019 Mandy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Ok can I just give this book ALL the stars? I am blown away by the perfection Gina L. Maxwell gave us with this one. Her best work to date in my opinion. I absolutely could not put it down...and didn’t want it to end.

I’ve been dying for Hook and John’s story, and they were off the charts amazing. Hook is the tortured bad boy criminal with a devastating past, and John is the good boy clean cop who has always crushed on the man they call Captain. When an FBI investigation forces John to go ...more

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Nov 03, 2019 Christine~justlovemybooks.com blog~ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: arcs, mm-romance

Hook by Gina Maxwell was a very dark, intense and disturbing read. I will warn you….. for those of you who are triggered by child abuse of a sexual nature you may want to be extra cautious. While there is no current abuse, there are flashbacks. That said, the flashbacks are not all explicitly graphic, however the author is very talented at painting the picture regardless. There will be no mistaking what you’re reading about.

I praise Gina Maxwell for the boundaries she crosses in her writing. Hook by Gina Maxwell was a very dark, intense and disturbing read. I will warn you….. for those of you who are triggered by child abuse of a sexual nature you may want to be extra cautious. While there is no current abuse, there are flashbacks. That said, the flashbacks are not all explicitly graphic, however the author is very talented at painting the picture regardless. There will be no mistaking what you’re reading about.

I praise Gina Maxwell for the boundaries she crosses in her writing. These details are not easy to read, so I know that are even that much more difficult to write. that being said, I read a review copy but I understand in the original finished copy has an alternate chapter.

This book brought forth many emotions the most prominent being anger, and heartbreak. So, you are probably wondering why I read such a book? Life isn’t always painted with blue skies and butterflies. Sometimes we need reminders that this world isn’t perfect. Books like Hook bring that reality into perspective. And when we are given a beautifully written, believable happy ending our feeling of joy and elation will be that much more appreciated. I praise this author for writing realistic and believable text.

Hook is one of my favorite MM romances. Hook was a character whose whole purpose in life was to protect those around him. No matter how high and despicable the cost. Hook is a criminal by trade but not by choice. He is careful not to let people too close knowing the end will result in more despair for him and those he loves.

John Darling had a connection with Hook since they were children. But it wasn't until more than a decade later these two amazing men would be able to explore a relationship, albeit extremely carefully. I don’t want to give any of the story away. This is a book you’ll want to read without any spoilers. I don’t even want to comment on the last chapter; the ending. I will say that while I was pleased how things are going well for John and Hook, I am anxious for the next book in this series to assure me they are still going strong.

Hook is book two in Gina L. Maxwell’s Neverland series. The first book titled, Pan is Peter and Wendy’s story. It is also where we learn the dynamic of the Lost Boys, Hook and his pirates and the evil that is Fred Croc. Hook is a standalone but I think you’ll get more out of the story if you read Pan as well.

This is my honest and unbiased review. Thank you for taking the time to read it. 

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Nov 05, 2019 Sarah rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2019-arc-reads

I have been waiting for Hook ever since I finished the first book in this series, Pan, where we first meet John Darling and "Captain" Hook. G Maxwell has done an amazing job of creating a modern-take on this classic tale, and these characters surprised me in every way. I was glued to this story. Not only can G Maxwell write MM romance flawlessly, but she does it with deep emotion, and with real and raw feelings that you can't but help feel through the pages.

There are so many layers to ...more

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Dec 10, 2019 Stacie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: picked-for-me, dark, m-m, fairytale-remake

4+ "Live in the light." Stars!

Goodness. What can I say? This book hurt my heart. James Hook had to endure the unimaginable way too often in his life. My heart just bleeds for him. The hope that he was going to find some peace and light drove me on throughout this book.
John... thank goodness he was a stubborn, determined and insightful man. I loved both James and John.

I guess you can tell my description of Hook, this book has some dark elements that may be triggers for some. - (view spoiler) ...more

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Nov 03, 2019 Malissa rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Fast and furious, just finished.

I knew Hook’s story was going to be a bit of a roller coaster, but I didn’t realize just how meaningful it would be. Hook’s story isn’t just about overcoming, its about learning to believe in your own self worth, learning to trust that others can care for you, and most importantly learning to let your heart feel, both pain and joy.

I know from her posts this was a challenging book for Gina to write and I’m so proud of her for taking the extra time to make sure it ...more

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Nov 29, 2019 Alexandra rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

"I'd rather be ruined by James Hook than be safe with anyone else." ~John Darling

I was intrigued by this book from the second I saw the cover and totally ready to dive in after reading the blurb. I've always loved the anti-hero, the flawed character with a chip on his shoulder but a secret heart full of gold. Gina has taken a beloved classic character and totally made me fall in love all over again!

This story is gritty and heartbreaking but also so full of hope and redemption. Hook and John are ...more

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Oct 30, 2019 Sarah rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-a-day, found-families

What a wonderful book. I don't know the last time I cheered so hard for two characters to get together. Hook believes he is broken beyond repair, but John Darling is the perfect person to slowly, gently make him whole again. Although the characters are playfully based on the characters in the children's story, the themes of abuse get pretty dark. The author offers an alternative chapter if the reader would rather not read a particularly sensitive flashback. Kudos for this and for also having ...more

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Nov 02, 2019 Christine D rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Wicked Hook and darling John = so very intense.
I usually do not enjoy romances that are this dark but these characters are written so well and Gina Maxwell has done a really nice job on the reimagining of these characters in a contemporary setting. This series surprised me and is going to be gooooood.
I love her writing and this book was no exception.

I say 3.5 stars only because it has quite a bit of heavy subject matter, which, as reader was expected, but still difficult to read at times.

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Oct 31, 2019 Rebecca rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Like most of you, Hook by Gina L. Maxwell has been on my mind since finishing Pan and reading the bonus epilogue to get just a bit of insight into the tortured Hook and the man who wants to be the one to help save him. Unlike you, I’ve been privy to Hook and John’s journey from the start; I’ve been just a message away as Gina L. Maxwell painstakingly worked to be true to Hook and John’s character, to truly illustrate just how much Hook loathes himself, even though he tries to hide his pain, his Like most of you, Hook by Gina L. Maxwell has been on my mind since finishing Pan and reading the bonus epilogue to get just a bit of insight into the tortured Hook and the man who wants to be the one to help save him. Unlike you, I’ve been privy to Hook and John’s journey from the start; I’ve been just a message away as Gina L. Maxwell painstakingly worked to be true to Hook and John’s character, to truly illustrate just how much Hook loathes himself, even though he tries to hide his pain, his darkness, his self-recriminations, so that he remains the silent and broody Captain who most fear and/or idolize.

Hook’s process of self-discovery, of allowing his sins and his nightmares to be unleashed, not for public consumption, but for one person who promises to bring light to his world is not a straightforward situation or a quick process. The physical and mental abuse that Hook suffered and the ways he’s tried to cope with his demons wasn’t a productive method, but it’s the only way he’s known, and that’s going to be a difficult habit to break, but if there was anyone who could do it, it was John Darling, the boy who worshipped Captain Hook and now the man who sees Hook as his Captain and no one else’s.

As much as John is the hero of this story, and believe me, he is one amazing guy who constantly battles for those who can’t do it themselves because he wants to give a voice and some light to the lost and lonely of London. The way that he methodically works his way into, not only Hook’s space, but his heart, illustrates that he is a man of conviction and he won’t stop when it’s something he truly believes in or someone he truly feels deserves the world - like he does when it comes to James.

Hook may not see himself as a hero, and let’s be honest, he definitely does commit quite a few unheroic acts, but he’s not the villain either; he’s not a monster who is irredeemable - that hellacious honor goes to the devil himself - Croc. But Hook, to me, is a scarred and tortured man who was once a boy whose life was never truly his own…who sacrificed his body and his soul so that no one else would have to suffer what he himself did and if that doesn’t speak to just how heroic he is - scars and all - I don’t know what does.

Even at the end of the story - an emotional and character-driven tale - Hook is still a work-in-progress and rightly so because the damage done to him is not something that will ever go away…but it is something he can learn to cope with…to deal with in a way that is not counterproductive and, thankfully, John will be there to bring Hook back into the light when the darkness gets a little bit too close for comfort.

Gina L. Maxwell wrote Hook and John’s story as Hook wanted and needed it to be - the pushy bastard - but it’s his book, so it makes sense that he would be the one to demand more from Gina than she thought possible, but with John’s guidance and light and Hook’s resolve to lay everything out for the readers to see, Gina has served as Hook’s mouthpiece and did amazing justice to his and John’s journey!!! ...more

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Nov 16, 2019 Heather M Jones-Lancto rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fairytale-twist

I usually do not read M/M storylines. I read one once that was poorly written so when a series has a book that is M/M centric I usually skip over it. When I read Pan I fell in love with Hook. There was no way I was going to skip his story. Gina Maxwell did not disappoint.

James Hook’s story is a hard one to read. With a drug addicted mother who died leaving two young children, James was forced to look out for his two year old brother. They find themselves in a loving home, with caring ...more

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Nov 11, 2019 Calli Wolfe rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Ever since I discovered Gina, I've loved her books. She has a style and tone to her writing that really grooves with my own inner voice, making those books easy and fun to read. I really enjoyed Pan as well, loving the modern-day take she had on these classic literary characters.

There was much hype about Hook's book and I was excited to dig in, especially once I started seeing Gina's posts about writing it on social media. And the hype was not in vain because this book blew my doors off.

Gina ...more

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Nov 11, 2019 LostForReal rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, action

A gay retelling of Peter Pan... Who would have thought it would turn out so good?!

I am a fan of retellings. Especially gender swapping ones. Though I can't say I would use Peter Pan as the basis. Maybe it's because despite discovering how adult-content are some fairytales (for example Red Riding Hood just as a big metaphor - and a cautionary tale for girls - about deflowering, like, you know, I am gonna "eat" you, little girl) there are still a few I would have a hard time picturing as a A gay retelling of Peter Pan... Who would have thought it would turn out so good?!

I am a fan of retellings. Especially gender swapping ones. Though I can't say I would use Peter Pan as the basis. Maybe it's because despite discovering how adult-content are some fairytales (for example Red Riding Hood just as a big metaphor - and a cautionary tale for girls - about deflowering, like, you know, I am gonna "eat" you, little girl) there are still a few I would have a hard time picturing as a romance. Maybe it's because Peter Pan is not one of those stories I think about that often. Maybe it's because it's basically about kids not growing up which means any kind of romance would be the kid kind which is just... pointless? For that age category as well as adults?

And I can't say I was a fan of Peter. In this book. Didn't read the first one.

But as retellings go, this was only took the bare bones of the story and added a lot of extra material. Captain had no ship cause there is no sea, he was kind of part of the Lost Boys and Peter's friend, he had a brother, his crew was a bunch of mercenaries (as opposed to being a kind of family, like Pan has) and he's definitely not his own boss - just to name a few.

It was a little bit "dramatic" but I totally ate that up, which doesn't happen that often. Hook was all tragic monologues about how his life is effed up, he is even more so and the only reason he shouldn't end it is that people depend on him.

And his beau was his match in the important stuff - he could take everything Hook was giving out and not complain, just take it and be there and just give him what no one else could - his trust and his heart. As sappy as that sounds.

Their relationship was definitely the best thing, took the front stage and all, so there was not as much action and any character progress was part of the romance.

All the names were kept, as much as they could have been but this is mostly a story about a guy with a shitty past that is still trying to dig his way out of the hole his life has always been - just to meet the nice detective (that used to come as kid to the orphanage) so they can maybe save everyone - including Hook's... sanity?

Recommend. ...more

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Nov 05, 2019 Lovinghotbooks1 rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: ig, kindle, arc

Hook’s story is all I wanted and more........
I’ve waited for this story and I was NOT disappointed, Maxwell has created a story about a hero that can’t see himself as anything but a villain. John helps Hook in so many ways and the relationship building between them throughout the book is heartbreaking and raw but holds a hint of what can be.
The storyline is excellent and I have problems putting it down.
No unnecessary descriptions of surroundings
Good and plenty of dialogues
I’ve got to know ...more

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Nov 14, 2019 Savannah Maris rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Hook was everything I wanted it to be...adventurous, sexy, suspenseful, full of emotion. I could not have asked for it to be better. Half way through, I knew what I needed to make it a true HEA, and Ms. Maxwell delivered. And proves yet again why she's my go-to author.

Thank you for taking me on such a ride that I lost myself in the story and could even put myself in it. The descriptions, the emotions, made me feel as if I were in the middle of everything that was happening.

Thank you, Ms. Maxwell ...more

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Nov 21, 2019 Melanie Helms rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Holy shiz nit. This was a really hot book. M/M if yall didnt catch that. But holy moly i loved it. So so good. Worth the wait and everything. I loved James Hook and John Darling. These guys were the perfect pair. I loved seeing Pan and Wendy. Can i just say im really excited for the other Neverland books!

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Nov 03, 2019 Nena rated it it was amazing

I absolutely loved this book. It was everything I was expecting from the second book in this series. It was hard to read at certain points as it deals with some serious issues and your heart will break. However it has a beautiful HEA.

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Oct 30, 2019 Marian rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, best-of-2019

Sooo good. Can't wait for Tink now. Thanks to Gina for constant updates on Twitter as to books progress and release!

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Nov 11, 2019 Michelle rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: re-readable, series, kindle-book, 3-and-a-half, 2019-books

Good book, likable characters. I enjoyed this one a bit more than Pan. I thought Pan was a little too much in the fairy tale version, this one stood out on its own much more.

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Nov 09, 2019 Mia rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

ARC REVIEW

This book shook me to my core.
Here I thought ‘Pan’ was the best book I had read from this author, she had to go and up her game creating this incredible masterpiece.

‘Hook’ by Gina L Maxwell is the second book in her retelling in a unique and new way of the lives of the famous Peter Pan tale characters.
If you haven’t read the first book in the series, then you are doing something wrong with your life that should be rectified ASAP.

‘Hook’ follows the life of one of our favorite villains ...more

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Oct 30, 2019 Paula Reid rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

A Lost Boy finally found.

Hook (Neverland Series Book 2)
Gina L Maxwell

There are so many things I want to say about this book, I don’t know where to start.
Firstly there needs to be a special star rating for books like Hook, 5 stars just doesn’t do it justice. I haven’t had a book capture my attention, my heart & my tears as much as this one has in years.
The story of Hook is so tragic & beautifully sad, Yes, he’s an asshole to almost everyone and nobody questions it because that’s just A Lost Boy finally found.

Hook (Neverland Series Book 2) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gina L Maxwell

There are so many things I want to say about this book, I don’t know where to start.
Firstly there needs to be a special star rating for books like Hook, 5 stars just doesn’t do it justice. I haven’t had a book capture my attention, my heart & my tears as much as this one has in years.
The story of Hook is so tragic & beautifully sad, Yes, he’s an asshole to almost everyone and nobody questions it because that’s just Hook. But as you read through his story and you’re let into the tragic childhood this broken man had stolen from him, your heart bleeds.
Our heroes saviour John Darling (who we met in Pan) has always been enamoured by The Captain. The struggle Hook battles trying to reject but secretly dying to receive Johns emotional support of love and determination to help heal his heart is just perfect. Maxwell writes the intimacy between these two souls so well I found myself not breathing while reading those moments. The way John submits willingly to James subconsciously knowing it’s needed sees their sexual relationship blossom as Hooks trust in John grows.
This book was originally due out in April, but Maxwells determination to give this character a story that was realistic regarding the abuse he received as a child, and how he could begin healing and learning to love, meant it wouldn’t be released until she was 100% satisfied. In her words “Hook was telling the story, I had to listen to what he said”
She could of wrapped it up and given us a story about a angry bad dude who had a hot affair with a cop, but I’m so very glad she didn’t.
It’s Maxwells dedication to her readers that sees this book have an alternative chapter for those concerned with triggering content.
For anyone hesitant about this being a M/M, don’t be, I was so caught up in the story it wasn’t even registering that it was between 2 men. It is so much more than that.
Gina L Maxwell has a way with words and she has just taken her gift to another level with Hook, beautifully written and one I’ll definitely read again.

I’d rather be ruined by James Hook than be safe with anyone else - John Darling

25⭐️

#hook #neverlandseries #ginalmaxwell #romancereviewsbyp #jamesandjohn #thecaptainanddarling #heartbreakingandbeautiful ...more

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Nov 15, 2019 Nayab rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

A while ago I posted a quick review of Hook in which I said that Gina always manages to one up herself every time she writes something new, now, as a reader? I adore that but as a reviewer I’m over here all nervous because how can I review the book without sounding like a broken record to myself and to my blog followers)?

That’s why I put off writing this review until now. Which, if I’m writing the review now, then surely I’ve found a way to review without this review sounding like one I’ve A while ago I posted a quick review of Hook in which I said that Gina always manages to one up herself every time she writes something new, now, as a reader? I adore that but as a reviewer I’m over here all nervous because how can I review the book without sounding like a broken record to myself and to my blog followers)?

That’s why I put off writing this review until now. Which, if I’m writing the review now, then surely I’ve found a way to review without this review sounding like one I’ve written before right? Nope. But I just thought you know what? Forget it. If I sound like a broken record, I sound like a broken record. It doesn’t make my feelings/thoughts about the book any less true (because broken record or not, I always try and be truthful and honest in my reviews and that’s not going to be changing any time soon)

I’ve been waiting for Hook from the time we were introduced to him in Pan so my expectations for this book were sky high and I kid you not, Gina surpassed them and then some.

I never expected (or imagined) John Darling and Hook together but after reading the book? I can’t imagine anyone better suited to Hook (at least Gina’s version of Hook) than John. I just want to sit here like *gushes forever*

GAH I JUST LOVED IT ALL! The way Hook and John’s relationship progresses, that one scene in Hook’s kitchen (which had me laughing and smiling at its adorable-ness, which was a surprise because everything about this book – and certainly what I’d read in Pan, the synopsis of this book, and what I had read of Hook itself – none of it pointed to anything in this book being a laugh out loud/funny at any time, so to read that scene, was really nice and it didn’t feel out of place either, which just goes to show, to me at least, what a seamless writer Gina is, being able to transition from serious to funny for a moment and then serious again, so flawlessly).

I was going to add this bit on to the last paragraph but I feel as if it needs its own paragraph because it’s done so well and I’m left in awe of how Gina’s brain works because I would never have thought to incorporate them in that way and yet, it’s absolutely perfect in the way that it is done – and I’ve just wrote the whole paragraph and realised I haven’t mentioned what I’m talking about (oops!)… I’m talking about the details that make Hook, Hook, without which no retelling would be complete, we all know the ones, the ticking clock, the ship and that scene towards the end where Smee says “to the end captain” (now I can’t remember whether or not that’s in the film itself, because I haven’t seen the film in ages, I think it was, but it was said to Pan and not Hook in the film, if it wasn’t either of those things, forgive me Gina and Hook fans).

I was a blubbery mess from Chapter 37 to the end of the book but I’d go through all the emotions all over again for this book. I know I’ve probably said this about multiple Gina L. Maxwell books before but Hook outdoes even Pan for me, there’s no doubt that this is my favourite book of this series (as of now at least, because I might change my mind after I read the other books in the Neverland Novels series).

P. S. If you’re worried about content warnings etc? Don’t be because Gina has added a foreward at the start of the book (which I’m assuming is still there as I read Hook as an Advance Reader Copy and sometimes things are changed/moved about in the finished version) that outlines which chapter to skip if you want/need to + links to an alternate way to read it(/know what goes on in that particular chapter without going into details) on her website. ...more

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Nov 09, 2019 Caffeinated Fae rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, Murder, Abuse, Angst, Drug Use

As many of you know, I've been waiting anxiously for Hook to come out! I was one of the lucky bloggers that Gina gave a copy to in exchange for an honest review. I read Pan earlier this year and fell completely head over heels for Gina's writing, and I've been shoving Pan down everyone's throats because it is that amazing! Now, full disclosure, I have only read one other M/M romance, so I wasn't sure what to expect. All ...more

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Nov 07, 2019 Leah M rated it it was amazing

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Most kids grow up with the iconic story of Peter Pan, but Gina L. Maxwell’s Hook has reinvented a classic with a decidedly adult spin. While this is book #2 in the Neverland Series (mental note, I need to obtain book #1 immediately), it also works perfectly as a standalone book.

’ve read a lot of romance novels in my day, mostly in my younger years. The plots aren’t always thrilling, since they tend to be utterly predictable and ...more

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Nov 02, 2019 Garden Of REden rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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** CASSIE'S REVIEW

I fell in love with London and Neverland North Carolina from the first paragraph of Pan. I have also been anticipating Hook from about 30% into Pan. Any seasoned author can incorporate wonder into a book for a side character, but Maxwell laced bits of Hook so perfectly that he was in my head throughout the rest of Peter’s book and the subsequent months after as I waited for this story to be completed.

Lots of authors write the tortured hero. None are quite like ...more

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Nov 05, 2019 Paige Turner rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Based on Pan, you may have had preconceived notions about Hook but he isn't what he seems. There are certain characters in books that you want to reach in and hug. I found Hook to be one of them. Hook hasn't had the easiest of life and he's often making it more difficult. He's beyond broken but still is a sweetheart by always looking out of his brothers he has a dominating and rough around the edges personality- which I loved! Of course this bad boy would fall for an equally dominant guy, who is ...more

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Nov 04, 2019 Megan Gemperline rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

A great story that packs punch

Okay, look. I've liked Gina's books for a few years now. Up until now, I would have said that her book Ruthless was my favorite.

But ....oh my goodness. Hook blew it out of the water and blew me away. I wasn't reading characters, I was reading humans that she just happened to write about.

Every time I thought that was it for gut punches, along came another that I didn't see coming and yet I took gladly.

Hook is the story of a man who thinks he is broken and doesn't ...more

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Oct 31, 2019 Pat rated it it was amazing

This book has so much anger, hatred and sadness, and that’s all in one character! Hook is broken, and his way of dealing with it is to be surly, a loner with a giant chip on his shoulder, till John Darling manages to start to crack his heart. He knows Hook’s inner person that is begging for acceptance and love, but refuses to give it back. The person he hates the most of anyone in this world is Croc. A cruel monster of a man, that thrives on hurting people, especially children. His whole life he ...more

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About Gina L. Maxwell

Gina L. Maxwell

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Gina L. Maxwell is a full-time writer, wife, and mother living in the upper Midwest, despite her scathing hatred of snow and cold weather. An avid romance novel addict, she began writing as an alternate way of enjoying the romance stories she loves to read. Her debut novel, Seducing Cinderella, hit both the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists in less than four weeks, and she’s been ...more