Hooked Series by Claire Adams

Molly is a lonely, once-failed ballerina living in a red brick building in Wicker Park, the heart of Chicago. She strings her paycheck from rent day to rent day, never able to put anything together, to make anything of herself. Her beautiful dance studio, for both young girls and old, barely keeps her fed or keeps clothes on her back. And, because of this busy, ever-brimming schedule, she is unable, ever, to live her life. To meet anyone romantically. To think about sex, let alone have it... moreMolly is a lonely, once-failed ballerina living in a red brick building in Wicker Park, the heart of Chicago. She strings her paycheck from rent day to rent day, never able to put anything together, to make anything of herself. Her beautiful dance studio, for both young girls and old, barely keeps her fed or keeps clothes on her back. And, because of this busy, ever-brimming schedule, she is unable, ever, to live her life. To meet anyone romantically. To think about sex, let alone have it. Until: Drew arrives. He’s handsome, charming. He leads her away from her troubles, to a perfect day at the ballpark, to heart-wrenching sex in the Four Seasons—the height of luxury. Molly is unsure of what to do, brimming with such love, such longing. She’s been ripped from her life of unrest, of constant stress, and brought into this new world of orgasmic experiences and riches. But will this immaculate world of sex, of grandeur truly solve her problems? Will she find herself losing her true passion—dance—on her way to a better, more fulfilling life? And how often can she lie to this supposed “man of her dreams” until she has to fess up about her true, hopeless self? less

Molly has received the news: her precious dance studio in Wicker Park, Chicago, has been bought out. She has to close. Shuddering in deep sadness about her failed Chicago dance career, Molly finds herself swept up in an exciting love affair. Drew—that mysterious man she met in the coffee shop—takes her on great adventures. They dive into the air, wrapped together in a dangerous bungee jumping expedition... moreMolly has received the news: her precious dance studio in Wicker Park, Chicago, has been bought out. She has to close. Shuddering in deep sadness about her failed Chicago dance career, Molly finds herself swept up in an exciting love affair. Drew—that mysterious man she met in the coffee shop—takes her on great adventures. They dive into the air, wrapped together in a dangerous bungee jumping expedition. They rush through the Chicago streets in a brilliant white Porsche, discovering each other's bodies and minds in ways they never thought possible. When Molly’s happiness seems to come to a head in this growing, blossoming sexual relationship with handsome Drew, she discovers something secret about him that nearly ruins her. She begins to question everything: from her relationship with her best friend, Mel, to the way the world works. Can she stay in Chicago and propel her dance career forward? Or will she be doomed to retreat to her small town life and admit defeat? less

Molly discovered the truth about Drew. He had single-handedly ruining her life. She falls into a pit of despair before forcing herself to buck up, to search throughout her Chicago neighborhood for a new place to teach, to reach toward her dreams. This man will not ruin her, she tells herself. Her dance studio will live on, at least for now; but can she seriously afford the life she wants, even as Drew stomps all over her?

Molly begins dance classes at her brand new studio with boundless zeal. Unfortunately, someone paid for her loans—someone mysterious. Burning with this knowledge, she hopes continually it wasn’t Drew. After all: she doesn’t need his charity. Her pride won’t let her fall for it. But she can’t get him out of her mind. After the hot, steaming lovemaking in the Jacuzzi in Iowa, she longs to be with him, to be a couple. But it seems impossible. He’s a player, after all... moreMolly begins dance classes at her brand new studio with boundless zeal. Unfortunately, someone paid for her loans—someone mysterious. Burning with this knowledge, she hopes continually it wasn’t Drew. After all: she doesn’t need his charity. Her pride won’t let her fall for it. But she can’t get him out of her mind. After the hot, steaming lovemaking in the Jacuzzi in Iowa, she longs to be with him, to be a couple. But it seems impossible. He’s a player, after all. But every time he calls, she comes. Is it really all right that he treats her like a charity case though? Can the passion she feels for him truly last, or will he dump her for someone else? less