First of all, thanks to Wednesday, St Martins Press, & Netgalley for the ARC if You’d Be Mine! I was looking forward to this book because the cover is so pretty and they story seemed to draw me. Unfortunately I feel pretty neutral about this book.
I started it and another book then basically had to take a long break because of work stuff.
I liked the idea of this story. It was like Country Strong meets A Star is Born and I was digging that aspect, but I’m not sure, nothing fully jumped out and pushed this star to a 4 or higher. I liked the music built in and the characters. I did wish I could learn more about Annie’s parents and their struggle. And I was very confused by Clays age throughout the story. There were times where I thought he could be in his thirties or late twenties, but then I believe they say he is 19, so it throws me off.
It really seems like this book was written to be an adult book, but the editors were like “can you make them younger and we can market it as YA?” I just wish they felt young. Everyone was very emotionally mature or seemed older.
Overall I’d give You’d be Mine a 3.75/5

You'd Be Mine is a thoroughly enjoyable young adult novel about Annie, aspiring country singer and daughter of two (dead) country legends, and Clay, a hot young country singer who persuades Annie to join him on tour to keep his label happy because his public image (and private life) have taken a big hit.

It's fairly standard ya stuff--falling in love, dealing with family issues, deciding to be yourself--but the writing is *outstanding.* Annie and Clay have scorching chemistry, and both of their troubles with their respective pasts feel genuine. Annie's anger at her parents/fear of turning into either of them was especially well done.

If you're a fan of Walk the Line (such an enjoyable movie!) this is a perfect pairing. Sweet with a lot of solder, and you can't help but root for Annie and Clay as a couple and for themselves. Highly recommended.

2.5 stars

I thought for sure when I read the synopsis this was going to be a great read for me. I normally love stories revolving around the entertainment field, in this case the country music industry, I like romances and well-developed characters with interesting backstories. And while this book had those elements, I found myself bored for so much of the story. There was only one brief moment towards the end I felt any type of emotional connection to the characters. Given so many of the early reviews for this book have been positive, I think this is much more of a case of a book just not being right for me rather than it being a bad book.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance digital copy in exchange for an honest review!

"I know what fame can do to a girl, and I know what love can take away."

When Clay Coolidge, the hottest guy in country music, shows up at Annie Mathers' doorstep to convince her to go on tour with him, she knows that both of those things stand before her. The daughter of the Johnny and June of the modern era, her name is already big on the country music stage, but she's hesitant to make a real go of it. When Clay offers her a deal for the summer, it's time to leave her fear behind and do what she loves, no matter the cost. And Clay needs her to join him for more than one reason - he needs her name to give his tarnished, bad-boy reputation a boost. Both struggling with their own demons, and fighting their attraction for one another, it's clear it's going to be one hell of a summer.

"Forget your name, forget your history, forget me and the label. Do you want this to happen? Because once you sign your name, it's going to, and you can't go back."

Before I get too far into my review, I need to explain a few things. First, I am complete and total trash for anything that has John and June Carter Cash attached to it. ANYTHING. I am such a sucker for a Johnny and June love story. Anything involving country music and a love story so overwhelming that it threatens to consume everyone involved, and sign me up. That has my name all over it. Second, I will read anything that even MENTIONS Michigan. I love my home state, and I don't get to read a lot of things set there very often. While the characters don't spend a ton of time in the mitten state, it's Annie's home, and I absolutely love that. I easily gave this book 4.5 stars.

So basically what I'm trying to say is, once I read the description, I was already done for. I loved this book from start to finish, and I pretty much loved everything about it. Annie is your typical American sweetheart, girl next door, but she's got some fire in her belly and a love for music that overpowers almost anything else. She's trying desperately not to become her parents while still following her heart. Her parents, both recently deceased, allowed their love for each other and their fame to consume them, and she's determined not to repeat their mistakes. That becomes a whole lot harder once Clay comes into her life.

"Cora Rosewood was a megastar. She held the world rapt with her vocals, but my father held her rapt with his charm, at least in the beginning. Too good-looking and far too connected. On their own, they were sparklers in the hands of children on the Fourth of July. Together, they were a house on fire."

Clay is the most recent country star on the scene, and he's your average bad-boy teenage heart throb. I was swooning for this guy from page one, and I give Annie total props for holding off as long as she did. Struggling with the death of his brother, Clay keeps everything and everyone at arm's length. If he doesn't care too much, it won't mean all that much when he loses it. The only problem is, his drinking and antics are sending his career on a downward spiral, and he's going to need Annie's help to pull him out of it. I loved Clay as a character. There's more to him than meets the eye, and the development Hahn takes him through from page one to the end is pretty incredible. I loved watching him fight his demons and come to terms with what needed to be done - it was like watching a coming of age story on the national stage. And did I mention he was swoon-worthy?

"That kind of passion for anything scares the shit out of me. I might die because of country music, but not for it."

If you thought I loved these two together on their own, wait until you see them together. Their chemistry is off the charts, and this is probably the most invested I've ever felt in a love story in a long time. I was rooting for these two SO HARD, come hell or high water. By the time I turned the last page, I was wondering where I could track down my own country star (sorry, husband!)

"I know it would have been big. It would have been real and true and sappy as hell. We would have been a love story for the ages. Just like my mom and dad. He would become my all-consuming addiction, and in return, I would be his final ruin."

I honestly don't know how to gush more about this book than I did. If you love shows like Nashville, movies like A Star is Born, or love stories like Johnny and June, pick this book up. This was Erin Hahn's debut novel, and I can say with complete confidence that she has become an auto-buy author for me. I cannot wait to see where she goes next.

You'd Be Mine is releasing on April 2, 2019.

*All quotations are taken from an eARC and are subject to change prior to publication.

*This review will also be on my blog as part of the blog tour on April 4th, 2019.

You’d Be Mine is exactly the kind of contemporary book that I love. It seems like it will be this soft, sweet, adorable book, yet when you get into it, you realize it actually packs a LOT of emotions and harsh topics just as well and I loved it SO much.

Told in two POV, I really enjoyed Annie and Clay’s stories as individuals and as they came together, too, these two lovers of country music, Clay the superstar and Annie, reluctant to follow her parents’ footsteps into the spotlight. They’re both characters battling with their past, their own demons, finding ways to grow and fight back alone and, together too. I adored them individually and together as a couple and SWOON, they had such amazing chemistry.

The music setting, concerts, country music, travelling and everything else really got my heart too and made me want to sing along with them, go on tour with them and, in these harsh, complicated, realistic moments they had to deal with real life, hug them, too. Heartwarming, adorable, beautiful, promising debut. I’ll be looking forward to everything Erin Hahn writes next.

I first heard about You'd Be Mine by Erin Hahn on Instagram. Someone I follow had posted about how much she loved it so I decided to check it out and I absolutely LOVED it too! I guarantee, this book will break your heart and then make it sing!

As a big country music fan, I loved the music and the writing. The characters are easy to connect with. The inner conflicts are relatable and the pace is perfect for the story. The realness and rawness of Annie and Clay, the two main characters, was admirable and the romance between the two was heartbreaking. You just want them to get over their demons and let themselves be together. They are both teenagers with a hurtful past they are still trying to grieve through but they make such beautiful music together. They complete each other perfectly.

I usually don't read much YA romance but it definitely made the top of my favorites! I swooned, laughed and cried through the whole book. It was simply amazing and I didn't want it to end. If you're a fan of Country music, or like to read romance novels, run to the bookstore and get yourself a copy! You will not be disappointed!

I do not know how to feel about this book. Like it felt iffy. I loved the characters and the story but the alcoholism story was not realistic. They glossed over it in such a manner that it was rather disturbing.

Don't get me wrong but I enjoyed it with its huge flaws.
The characters were likable, along with the dialogue was great.
full review to come

You’d Be Mine by Erin Hahn was a special read. It combined some great elements about love and life, but also heartache, masking pain and expectations. I enjoyed the country music element as well.

Annie Mathers is country music royalty. She is taking the world by storm opening for the Clay Coolidge, a superstar. They both seem to click off each other and all the publicity is great for the tour, but both have too many shadows. After all stars that burn that brightly are meant to either burn out or burn each other. The long road trip and all the excitement is bound to make one want it all.

You’d Be Mine is sweet, poignant story that tugs at Your heartstrings while making you wish for the stars. Annie and Clay make you want to believe. Erin Hahn has written a great read.

I had high expectations for this one, but it fell a little short for me. This felt like a movie or TV show I’ve seen before, set in the country music world on tour where two musicians fall in love. Ireally struggled with the main characters. Clay was a hot mess, an entitled superstar with a bad reputation. He was hot and cold to Annie, and the switch in personalities was exhausting. Annie was a sweetheart with a great reputation. She was incredibly talented, but she was also trying to outrun her parents’ reputation and their awful deaths. I personally found her a little too pure and way too judgmental in the beginning. But, I think both characters saw a lot of growth in the end.

It was a dual point of view. Kind of an enemies to lovers trope, with Clay needing Annie to go on tour with him to save his reputation. He was a jerk to her and she retaliated a few times, mostly through song. Unfortunately, I didn’t see the chemistry and romance between these two at all.

I think the best parts of the book were about the music, and the tour. I love country music and the playlist to go with this was awesome. I would also really love to get to hear Annie and Clay’s music in real life. The lyrics were all good throughout the story. The ending was pretty darn near perfect too.

This is a debut novel from this author and even though I struggled with the characters a bit, I am still looking forward to her next novel.

* ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

You'd Be Mine by Erin Hahn is a boot stomping, beer drinking, country singing feast for your reading consumption.
Clay is country singing's bad boy. Barely over 18, Clay drinks to escape his problems. With a lot of swagger, and a charming smile, Clay is a heart throb. But he has problems. A lot of them.

Enter Annie Mathers. Annie is America's sweetheart. With country stars for parents, Annie has big shoes to fill, but Annie has ghosts of her own. While she loves singing and performing, the glitz and glamour of being a star scares her.

Clay needs Annie to clean up his image, but Annie wants nothing to do with Clay's bad boy's ways. She isn't about to repeat her parent's mistakes!

I really enjoyed reading You'd Be Mine by Erin Hahn. It was candy for the mind, a sweet and light book that makes you feel good after you're done reading it. It was fast-paced and kept me glued to my seat. Once I started reading it, I didn't want to put it down!

I'm not a country music fan myself, but you don't have to be to enjoy reading You'd Be Mine. I appreciated the story, and the demons that both Clay and Annie had to slay. With similar backgrounds, Clay and Annie find that they have a lot in common, even as their relationship involves a lot of pushing and pulling.

The ending was sweet, though predictable. While the ending didn't blow me away, I liked it. It was a suitable ending to the book.

The characters were all nicely written. As the main characters, Clay and Annie were unique and interesting. I also appreciated the secondary characters. My favorite secondary characters were Fitz and Kacey who provided nice doses of humor throughout the book!

If you're looking for a sweet read that has a dash of romance, You'd Be Mine by Erin Hahn is the perfect book!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing the Kindle version of this book in exchange for an honest review.

So I'm not really sure how to go about talking about this book because I didn't feel it; but I don't feel that I ever will; which is disappointing but it happens. This book is a YA novel following Clay Coolidge, a huge country music star who's record label is going to drop him if he doesn't clean up his act and get Annie Mathers, an possible rising star and heir to two country music legends to join his summer tour.
Now, this is probably an unpopular opinion but I do rather enjoy country music. So I was interested in this book for that reason. But this book didn't really do much for me. It was kind of juvenile and I couldn't care about either character. Clay and Annie weren't well written or developed enough for me to care about them and therefore, I didn't care enough to keep reading. I guess I just wanted more than this book was able to give me. Maybe I'll try and pick it up again in the future. Who knows.

I have been so excited to read You’d Be Mine since the moment I first heard about the book. I’m a fan of a lot of country music and a sucker for celebrity romance type books, so you better believe I freaked out when I got the chance to read this debut early.

Clay Coolidge, one of country music’s biggest upcoming stars, is a train wreck in the making. Due to his latest mishap, his label is about ready to drop him and cancel his tour...unless he can get country music legacy Annie Mathers to sign on as his opening act. Annie knows what the spotlight can do to a person firsthand, especially after her famous parents’ tragic deaths. After hiding out in Michigan on her grandparents’ farm for the past few years, she knows it’s time to step on stage, even if she’s weary about what might happen.

First off, You’d Be Mine is a LOT darker than I was expecting. I guess I didn’t really read the synopsis closely because oh boy there’s some much tragedy and sadness in Clay and Annie’s lives. Even though the story was different than what I expected, I still enjoyed it immensely. It rings true to country music and is definitely similar to Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash’s story—I watched the Walk the Line movie a couple months after reading the book and I got all the You’d Be Mine vibes from it! While there is a lot of references to country music, non-fans of the genre will still love Clay and Annie’s story.

You’d Be Mine is told through dual POV and I really enjoyed switching between Annie and Clay’s voices. Erin Hahn did a fantastic job of capturing each of their charm and really brought the characters to life. Their struggles and sorrow were so poignant and it would be easy to mistake these characters for real people. I also loved the additions of Kacey and Jason (the other two members of Annie’s band) as well as Fitz (Clay’s fiddle player) as they brought some light-heartiness to an intense story.

I loved the setting too as they traveled from city to city throughout the summer on their tour. Some lyrics from some of Annie and Clay’s songs were included during some of the performance scenes, which was a great addition. I also really liked when the novel slowed down while visiting Annie and Clay’s hometowns. While Annie and Clay grow pretty drastically as individuals and with each other, I would have loved to see a little more romance between the two. They go through some pretty dark stuff, but their relationship sometimes seemed as it was just this inevitable thing instead of something they really worked towards or wanted.

Overall, you do not want to miss out on You’d Be Mine! Full of music, angst, and heartache, this debut is perfect for YA contemporary fans looking for an older and darker romance.

*TW for drug/alcohol abuse, overdose, suicide, and death of a soldier*

I truly enjoyed this book! So many times while I was reading I found myself thinking, “now THIS is how you write YA.”
The Good:
Annie and Clay are strong, well developed characters with believable motivations (this is so important for me). The supporting characters were also great.
Yes, this was a romance, but it was also so much more. So many times in romance novels there is insta love or lust but Annie and Clay needed to work through a lot of things in their lives before they could allow themselves to love and that made their relationship so much more impactful.
It was fun to read about the performing, the touring, the country music!
The Not So Good:
The ending lacked a little bit of a romantic punch for me. It was a happy ending, but the details of the HEA were more subtly implied. I guess this worked for the story, but I kind of wished for a little more.

A great and unique read. Highly recommend!

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Annie never wanted to inherit her tragic family legacy. She worked hard to do things differently, but was unable to resist the lure of being on-stage. When she signed on as Clay Coolidge's supporting act, she never expected to fall for him. This was the type of man she tried to avoid, because she refused to follow in her mother's footsteps, but would she be able to repel the magnetic attraction that existed between her and Clay?

• Pro: I cared so much for both Clay and Annie. Both were living their dream, but haunted by their past. I wanted them to peel back those layers, and release their inner demons, because their happiness was of the utmost importance to me.

• Pro: Clay was a country music superstar, so you would count him to be pretty lucky, but I thought he was even luckier to have a friend like Fitz. Their friendship ran so deep, and though at times, I thought Fitz was a little bit of an enabler, he showed that Clay was his priority, when push came to shove.

• Pro: It was fun being on tour (for the most part). Yes, there was some drama, but there were also all these great performances, that we had a front-row seat to. Hahn did such an excellent job capturing that energy and spirit of the live performances, and she had me wanting to tap my foot along with the music.

• Pro: I was so shipping Annie and Clay. Both of them were sort of damaged, but they sure made beautiful music together - literally and figuratively. Sometimes their emotions were all over the place, but it was easy to see how well they fit with each other and could really see each once another.

• Pro: I am not what you would call a country music fan, but I loved that there were so many nods to country music royalty. That made the setting feel more authentic for me.

• Pro: The ending left me feeling all the feels. It was so sweet, and what a fantastic setting Hahn selected for that moment. I would have liked to have seen a little bit of the after, but I did cry some happy tears, so job well done!

Overall: I had an incredible time on this summer tour, which was fun, emotional, and so, so satisfying.

Not what I was expecting at all…in a good way. From the description of this book I thought it would be a fun and cute romance that I would enjoy. While it is a fun romance, it’s also very deep and serious. And I thoroughly enjoyed the story.

At the very beginning I thought I might have some problems getting over seeing Clay as a jerky Justin Beiber type. (I’m not saying Beiber is a jerk now, settle down. There’s no denying he had some rough patched through the years though.) While I enjoy stories and romances with characters of all ages, this seemed a bit different since the characters are still quite young but dealing with things that make them seem older. I was afraid this would end up a story of the poor little rich kid who needed to learn to grow up. That’s not the case at all here. Clay has his issues, but you’ll find that he has dealt with a lot in his short life so far. He comes by his issues honestly, not because he’s a spoiled star.

Annie has such an innocence about her, but she’s sharp as a tack. There are several instances where her friends/bandmates, Kacey and Jason, try to shelter her from things they are feeling and doing because of her perceived innocence. I love how she tells them that just because she has made certain decisions doesn’t mean she is going to judge them for making different choices. It’s refreshing and honest.

There is definitely chemistry between Annie and Clay, but in the beginning it’s sometimes hard to see it through the circumstances. Trust me, those glimpses here and there for the first part of the book will turn into a full-on inferno soon enough. Even so, they are both so aware of their own fallibilities they have a hard time seeing this magnetic pull as a positive things.

This is a beautifully written debut novel. Not only do I appreciate the love the author shows my home state of Michigan in a country music story, but I enjoyed the friendships she created in this story. I’m looking forward to reading more from her in the future.

You’d Be Mine is Erin Hahn debut release. It is a contemporary romance full of tons of angst and drama. I really can’t believe that this is this authors debut book, the writing and storyline is that of a seasoned author. Not often does a book just grab me with the storyline and the characters right away.
I grew up on country music so when I pick this book up, I knew I was going to love it.

Clay and Annie are thrown together and for the most part forced to tour together. Both of them are grieving and sadden by family that have passed away and really have never dealt with the loss. This all plays out during this summer that they are touring. All of the secondary characters are such an amazing addition to this story.
Do yourself a favor and give this debut novel!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

“If I had to choose my favorite, you'd be mine.” 

You'd be mine is a light, heartwarming and perfect for summer read contemporary, which revolves around country music.

Annie Mathers is the daughter of two-super hit country stars, but after a tragedy, she spent a few years away from music...After 5 years she is back and wants to make her own identity and struggling to get rid of her parent's label.

“So, she sings like an angel, plays like the devil, pitches championships, and slays amusement park games. Is there anything you can't do?” 

On the other hand, Jefferson Clay is copying his Grandfather and brother's death by getting drunk and ignoring the facts.

“What comes to mind when you think of Clay Coolidge?"
(...)
"Sex appeal, boozehound, makes love to the mic, rock star, stadium filler.” 

Events make them perform together on a tour...These two are opposite to each other in many ways but Their chemistry and character development are perfect, you can relate to both of broken people who are trying to not get hurt again.

I loved the way the bonding with their families were focused and all the side characters were equal fun...I really like the character of Fitz he is the perfect blend of responsible and fun.

The world building and setting made me feel of the fresh breeze of the spring and mild light...It is such a refreshing book...I really enjoyed it.

“But if I close my eyes
And wish it all away
Pretend I'm someone else,
Pretend I'm here to stay
Gave us half a chance,
Let my stupid heart decide
There's no doubt in my mind, 
You'd be mine”

A country legacy making her own career!

Country singer Jefferson Clay Coolidge is forced by his record label to ask Annie Mathers to join him on his summer tours or the record label will cancel his record contract and tour. Annie Mathers has many companies wanting her to sign a recording contract being the only child of Cora Rosewood and Robbie Mathers, but sending Clay Coolidge asking her to join his tour was enough for now. Annie and Clay connected on tour and singing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash duet lead to deepening feelings between them.

Annie didn’t want to compare to her mom and to have her own career and not piggy back off of her mother’s legacy. Clay wanted to sing his own music but he was known for singing country party anthems but his own writing was more classic and serious.

I grew up listening to classic country so using Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash was perfect. I really liked You’d Be Mine and I hope Erin Hahn writes more books.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is about two country singers, bad boy Clay and America’s sweetheart Annie. Can they get past the tragedies that have conflicted both of them and begin an amazing professional future or will it all crumble down.
This book wowza! It had me laughing, crying, feeling and not wanting it to end! I finished this book in one night! I COULD NOT stop reading! If you want a YA romance that has real life problems then this is the book for you! I am so glad that I got this book and will definitely be picking up a copy of it as soon as it’s published!!!
Thank you Netgalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Erin Hahn for the eARC. All opinions are my own!!

Wasn't for me. I couldn't find it in myself to care about Annie Clay and couldn't finish the novel unfortunately. I did like the writing style but not enough to continue past 20%.