Release: Baited (Bering Sea Crabbers #1) by Jessica Buss with my review

Baited

Series: Bering Sea Crabbers Book 1

by Jessica Buss

Release: April 14, 2025

Genre/Tropes: Small Town, Blue Collar, Alpha Male. Grumpy MC, Curvy FC, Past Trauma, Long time Crush, Sister's Best Friend

Cover Designer: Karen Hulseman at Feed Your Dreams Designs

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223501483-baited

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/baited-sister-s-best-friend-bering-sea-crabbers-book-1-by-jessica-buss

Blurb:

When you’re crab fishing in the Bering Sea, one misstep can have devastating, even deadly, consequences.

Henrik, a grumpy crab fisherman living on Kodiak Island, has never been swayed by anything—not until Carina, a curvy, sweet-tempered marine biologist, catches his eye. He’s drawn to her by an unquestionable attraction that he can’t shake.

A former resident of the island, Carina returns home because the rapidly declining population of crabs in the Bering Sea troubles her. And although years have gone by, she’s still incredibly attracted to the brooding object of her teenage fantasies. And now he’s the captain of a crabber, and determined to protect the crabs too.

But getting to know him means she must face the childhood trauma that made her fearful of her first true love—the ocean. Will she be able to conquer the anxiety she’s held for so long? Can she once again entrust someone she loves to the sea?

 

Quotes:

Henrik-

Lord, this woman. The adjectives in my limited vocabulary don’t do her justice.

From the moment she opened her front door, I was completely captivated and mesmerized. And that fascination never wavered. It only grew stronger, reaching epic heights I’ve never experienced before.

 

Carina-

After years of harboring my fears, I’ve realized each one has made a delicate slice in my fragile heart, leaving it in ruins. But his words are sincere, honest, and full of love. The perfect salve to my anxiety.

 

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Coming Soon - In the Series:

Caught (Bering Sea Crabbers) - Releasing June 9, 2025

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My Review - 4 of 5 stars -

This was definitely an interesting story. Carina had loved Henrik for years, left, and then came back home. Their connection was almost instant. She was such a strong individual, accepting what came her way, although she did have her fears about the crabbing season. Henrik was grumpy and bull-headed, but Carina brought out the light side of him. He was very loyal to his team and their safety, and became very protective of Carina. A misunderstanding at the wrong moment almost ended everything. Definitely a different vocation, and I enjoyed the details in what crabbing entails.