Hannah Tate, Beyond Repair by Laura Piper Lee trutfully fell flat for me, especially as a rom-com.

While the premise sounded really interesting the story itself was not all that gripping in my opinon.
At times I struggled to keep interest.
Romance itself was not romantic at all. Some things were over the top.
This was more like coming of age book than romance.

This is solid book it just wasn't for me.

I devoured this book! It made me laugh, made me cry, and made me feel like I need to find an AirBnB similar to what Hannah and her family created in the lush Blue Ridge mountains of Georgia ASAP. We all can relate to struggling to prioritize ourselves, live life on our own terms, and accept that life might look a little differently than what we'd planned or expected, but Lee does this expertly through the characters in this second-chance romance. Hannah Tate, Beyond Repair might just end up being one of my top reads for 2024!

Love me a single mom romcom!! The banter, the chemistry, and the spice was *chefs kiss*. I really enjoyed this one and I am a sucker for small town romances. I could relate to Hannah's baby daddy issues. I think that's why I soaked this one up so fast! I loved this one!

Urgh. I could have read about Hannah and her family forever. I loved them. I loved this. Hannah is a hot mess type character in a relationship with her baby’s father - she is caught completely unaware by him breaking up with her and has to turn her life upside down and move in with her parents. Whilst turning her parents basement into an Airbnb, she can’t help but fancy their neighbour and contractor for the renovation but it’s hard to get into a new relationship when she has a broken heart and a baby.

This was hilarious. I loved every character, but especially Hannah. This kind of story hit a sweet spot for me - a funny account of the horrors of motherhood AND a romance. Reminded me of The Accidental Housemate, which was also too good. It always had Why Mummy Drinks vibes to the narrative. I laughed out loud a lot. But I also swooned over the sweet and hot romance with River. I just couldn’t get enough of this book.

What to expect:

- single mum
- forced proximity
- LGBTQ rep
- hilarious
- romance but also story of self discovery
- quite spicy

🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 - 4 stars!
This book was absolute fun! And while making me laugh (and swoon), it also really touched my heart. There were some heavy topics touched on in this book and it's done well. The characters are very diverse and inclusive, and I love that! I also loved that the main characters were a little older... And the FMC had a baby so it mixed things up a bit, which I really enjoyed even though I'm not a mother. This is the first book I've read by Laura Piper Lee and I definitely plan to check out other books by her in the future!

Thank you to @netgalley @laurapiperlee and @unionsquareandcophoto for providing an #advancereaderscopy for me to read and honestly review!

It makes sense that this book is classified and sold as a romance because it features one, but it's about more than that. We basically follow Hannah Tate, our main character, as she experiences as a newly single (new) mom, and all that being an adult entails. That obviously involves meeting someone and starting a relationship with them, but unlike other romance novels, this does not become the main issue throughout the plot. The love interest is not even present in entire chapters. It is also categorized as a "spicy romance" because there are a few explicit sex scenes, so be mindful of that. All in all it was an alright book and I'd read other novels from this author.

I'll admit that I usually never have high expectations for rom-com novels. While I generally enjoy them, I find the tone and storylines to be much the same and not memorable; however, Laura Piper Lee's debut, Hannah Tate, Beyond Repair, is a dark horse, surprising me with how much I liked it!

New mama Hannah Tate is in need of a big change. Recently downgraded from girlfriend to ex-girlfriend and fired from her job, Hannah and baby Bowie head off to her parents' cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains for a little respite. However, she soon finds herself helping her parents renovate the cabin in hopes of turning it into a profitable Airbnb. When Hannah catches the eye of the handsome guy next door, it looks like flipping this cabin may not be the only thing on her horizon ... could love also be in the cards?

I don't often find anything amusing enough to laugh out loud, especially when it comes to books, but Hannah Tate, Beyond Repair literally had me laughing out loud. This witty novel filled with southern charm and aphorisms was genuinely funny, and it read as a breath of fresh air. Hannah's mama and stepdad are Georgian gems and had me in stitches with their hilarity and antics, while Hannah wasn't short of comical quips herself!

I found this novel to be evenly paced, and thought that the plot points flowed nicely from one to another. I didn't become bored while reading this book, and even found myself surprised by a storyline or two. Author Laura Piper Lee kept me on my toes, as I was never quite sure which crazy, winding road Hannah Tate was going to choose to go down next!

There were a few tropes that I did not care for, and some things that wrapped up a little too neatly for my taste, but in all, this was a really solid romance read! (Note that there is a fair share of foul language, in addition to some crude jokes, and some steamy open door bedroom scenes.)

A new mom repairs her broken dreams in this hilarious rom-com about starting over that sparkles with intelligence, wit, and compassion..

Can Hannah embrace a future that looks different from the picture-perfect family she once dreamed of . . . and maybe start living life on her own terms?

This heartwarming, spicy romance book is perfect for fans of small-town romance like the Lovelight series by B.K. Borison and Tessa Bailey books.

This is definitely a story that encompasses what it's like to be a new mom. Hannah Tate is a new mother who is struggling to keep it together. No sleep. New baby. Just dumped by her boyfriend. Recently fired. No income. Questionable choices are about to ensue.

Moving back home seems to be the next best idea in order to figure about what to do and make a new life plan.

New business? Check. New life goals? Check. New love? Maybe....

Though it may be a bit cheesy and predictable at times, this book was super cute. Lighthearted and funny with a dash of humorous writing.
If you need a little escape from daily life, this is definitely a quick and easy romcom to lose yourself in.

A special thank you to NetGalley, Laura Piper Lee, and Union Square & Co. for giving me this ARC copy to review in exchange for my honest review.

Hannah Tate, Beyond Repair is an absolute charming and beautiful debut novel! Hannah Tate is a new mother, recently dumped by her boyfriend, and so she escapes to her mother’s new cabin in the mountains - only to find their Airbnb is more an outtake from a horror movie instead of the rustic retreat she envisioned. Her journey to revitalize the cabin and her life is accompanied by a colorful cast of characters, from old friends to her very attractive neighbor and contractor, River. As Hannah takes on home renovation projects head on, she is also confronting reconciling the reality of her life with the one she had always pictured for herself. Hannah Tate is such a relatable character, learning that growing up in her 30’s still comes with its own set of unique challenges…and ultimately, “People learn to live and love on their own timelines.” This book 100% delivers on the high expectations of a grin-worthy, heartwarming read 💕

This was fine! I wasn’t ever really invested and didn’t connect with the characters at all. Maybe that is because I have never been a mom or in Hannah’s situations for me to relate to. The writing was good, I enjoyed the jokes and laughs. But it just wasn’t for me. There was also definitely an over-use of the phrase “big daddy” that I could have gone without.

This is a good book. The two main characters are Hannah and River. Hannah has just had a baby boy with her boyfriend, Who breaks up with her. She moves in with her mother and stepfather up in North Georgia. She meets River who is her parents’ next door neighbor. They each have issues it together they work them out and fall in love.

Hannah Tate, Beyond Repair is such a wonderful book. First of all, it's so genuinely funny. I laughed out loud multiple times at Hannah's internal narrative and her interactions with her incredible family. I also found the themes of motherhood and identity relatable and compelling, and the romance was delightfully swoonworthy -- River is a treehouse-dwelling, man bun-wearing hunk with a heart of gold. Love it!

A completely fun, fresh take on single parent rom-coms. I adored the Hannah and the realistic depiction of motherhood. This book reminded me of a rom-com version of Finley Donovan, which I love!

Thank you to NetGalley and Union Square Press for the eARC!

I absolutely adored and devoured Hannah’s story. This book has it all: an endearing FMC who goes on a journey of emotional growth, fun humor and a delightful cast of characters, queer representation, and an insanely hot male love interest and spicy scenes!

This was relatable, hilarious, romantic, and goofy, an instant five star read for me. I cannot wait to see what the author puts out next! Go read this!

I went into this book blind. I knew it was a home reno romance based on the cover, but that was all. And y'all, it was SO good! I loved seeing how Hannah slowly changed and realized who she was as a mom, a daughter, a friend, and a significant other. This story leaned a little women's lit, but I love that aspect in the romances I read!

Thanks to NetGalley, laura Piper Lee, and Union Square for this ARC

Sensible Hannah is the ultimate responsibility sponge. Now, she’s moving home with a new baby and a broken heart. What she needs is a shoulder to cry on and a hug, instead, she gets to tackle a huge project. Ding! Ding! Instant relatability.

The cast of characters include an imperfect but sweet household of Hannah, her mom, and stepdad. The challenges they face are well portrayed and I soon found myself invested in their story. Mattie and Kiki enter as Hannah’s friends who are fun but flawed themselves. Adding another layer to the story is River, the contractor hired to save the day.

While there is romance, I would not label it as spicy. I feel it’s more of a relatable and heartwarming women's fiction book with a touch of romance. Watching Hannah find her way, grow, and create a life for her and her son while navigating challenging relationships kept me turning the pages. I’m impressed with the work of debut author, Laura Piper Lee and look forward to her next project.

I really enjoyed this book! While reading it I realized that you don't often have a romance featuring a single mom of a baby, so that was really interesting to read. I thought Hannah's character was fun and she seemed very real. I felt that I could've used a bit more information on her relationship with her parents, because while I understood a bit about the tension with her mom, I didn't get the full scope of it. I kind of felt the same about River. I feel like his past was summed up once or twice and then forgotten, and I needed a little more to understand what compels a grown man to live in a treehouse. I'll also admit that it took me a little while to get used to Hannah always referring to her mother as "Mama", but I guess that it's typical for that part of the country. I loved the cast of characters, everyone was very unique and fun (and devious, in some cases). Thank you to NetGalley and Union Square & Co. for this ARC!

Hannah Tate had some charming moments and I certainly felt for her, especially at the beginning of the book, but she was a little too much of a mess for me. I do think other readers will probably enjoy this one, but it just wasn’t for me.

"Hannah Tate: Beyond Repair" had me hooked initially, but unfortunately, it became a Did Not Finish (DNF) for around 50%. The storyline lost its grip, and I found it challenging to stay engaged. However, the saving grace was the fantastic narration by Kelli Tager. The narrator's performance was captivating and added a layer of enjoyment, even though the story didn't resonate with me. Sometimes, a great narrator can significantly impact the overall reading experience.