Filled with a barnyard of characters, farm life charm, and feisty senior citizens, this was such a cute rom com to listen to! This is also a great non-steamy story (I think there's only two kisses in the whole book) that you don't have to be embarrassed reading in public. Thanks to Netgalley for an advanced listening copy of this.

In an effort to escape a bad breakup and overbearing family, Ellie books a tiny house stay on Airbnb in remote Montana. She arrives expecting a relaxing vacation, but is instead met with a spunky bulldog, escapee donkey, hangry chickens, and her host being wheeled into an ambulance because of a nasty fall. With no family to come to the elderly owner's aid, Ellie steps up and takes charge of the situation. Just when she thinks everything is under control, the owner's handsome, but grumpy, grandson shows up to kick Ellie out...

Fun and Appropriate, this was a Cozy rom com.

Said No One Ever is a story about Ellie, who I could totally relate to because our moms are twins. Constantly being questioned about every decision she's ever made, Ellie takes off for a random Airbnb in Montana where she meets Marilyn; an elderly woman and Airbnb host, as she's being loaded into an ambulance. Not sure what to do next, Ellie is thrown into the deep end of farm animals and responsibilities. In walks in Marilyn's grumpy grandson, Warren, quite suddenly and hilarity ensues. I enjoyed the characters, the connections and while the farm drama got a little wacky at times, I felt it brought levity to tense situations.

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Ellie's life is at a crossroads. So, what does she do? She escapes to Montana to stay in a "little house" and try to find herself. What she finds is a lovely old woman on a struggling farm with quirky animals, a helpful neighbor and a cranky grandson. What she struggles to find are the answers to her personal questions - - like what is she supposed to do for a job going forward since hers is ending and how can she tell her family she doesn't like any of their plans for her. Basically, she just isn't sure how she fits into anything anymore.

Over time, Ellie finds that the people in this small town in Montana grow on her and she sees that she makes a difference in their lives just like they do in hers. They appreciate her for who she is instead of trying to change her the way her family often does. Could it be that Ellie's vacation escape could end up being something more?

This book started a bit slow for me but once it got rolling, I was hooked. It's a lovely small town story with a main character who needs to find herself. She does just that and more by the end of the book. Not only does she improve her own life but that of those around her as well. It's a lovely story with a sweet romance blended into it.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to read and review it and the opinions contained within are my own.

This is a fun story and really shows that sometimes unexpected situations are just what you need for your life. Ellie has come on vacation since her job life and family. Life is not where she wants it, but unexpectedly the place that she staying in Montana’s landlady has to go to the hospital. Ellie is now in charge of taking care of animals and other parts of the property, she also has a deal with Marilyn, who is the landlady, grumpy grandson. I really enjoyed Eli‘s journey, especially since her own family was very unsupportive. Her relationship with Marilyn is fun and heartwarming. The banter she has with Warren keeps the story moving in a good pace. All in all this was a fun, enjoyable book.

This book is so sweet! I thought it would be a typical romantic comedy, but there was so much more. Ellie grows so much as a character, and I loved the relationship between Marilyn and Ellie (and Belle)! So much to love in this one!!

I received an advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.

Ellie is desperate for a break from her life, she is about to lose her job, has just broken up with her long term boyfriend, and her family is on her case. She rents a tiny home AirBnb in a small town in Montana, ready to rest for a few weeks. She did not plan for her host to be taken by ambulance the minute she arrives and to be left caring for a donkey, 2 sheep, chickens, and a little bulldog with a big personality. She also isn't prepared to deal with the grumpy, mistrusting, and persistent grandson of her host for her time there while her host is stuck in a nursing home while she recovers.

The highlights for me in this one were the animals, and the spunky grandmother. They all brought so much personality to the story. The romance and how the 2 main characters interacted was very well written. The thing that help me back from really loving this was all the negative characters in this story, the main characters mom and sister, the neighbour trying to get his hands on the farm, etc. It felt a little heavy handed with all the "villains" of the story.

Ellie Reed finds herself in the middle of someone else’s family drama when the owner of her vacation rental ends up in the hospital. Ellie offers to help out around the property while Marilyn recovers but soon finds out the idyllic farm life comes with a learning curve.

Said No One Ever is a stand-alone contemporary romance. There are some kissing scenes but nothing open-door or spicy. There is a little bit of a love triangle and a bonus romance just to keep readers on their toes.

This is such a sweet book. The banter between the MCs is great but Marilyn is all sass. She is the feisty meddling grandma I love to see in these types of books. The friendship that develops between her and Ellie is truly heartwarming. Ellie goes through so much personal growth throughout the book that she almost seems like a different character by the end. Her attitude by the end shows the importance of having good people around you.

The epilogue is so delightful and unexpected. I think it may be my favorite part of the whole book.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca!

Utterly Charming-In every single way!! Small town feels, found family, lost and found love- it is all in this little gem of a novel💗

Ellie Reed escapes to a small town in Montana to get away from a recent break up and an overbearing family. She plans to hide out at her rented Airbnb tiny house, relax, and avoid the drama back home in Ohio. It’s basically a three week sabbatical to figure out her life. Planning her next career move and trying not to feel like a failure, she arrives at the rented house in Montana. The first thing she sees is an ambulance and a person being loaded into the vehicle on a stretcher. She finds out shortly that the person headed to the hospital is none other than the owner of the property, Marilyn. She is left to notify family, but when no one shows up or inquires after her, she visits the hospital. This is the turn of events that changes Ellie’s life forever. Marilyn needs her and the only one that can help and has the time to help is Ellie. Overnight Ellie becomes the temporary caretaker of the farm and it’s inhabitants, including a rambunctious dog named Hilda, Edgar the donkey (aka Sheriff), Bo and Peep the sheep, and a crazy rooster. There is so much love and sweetness packed into this story and the joy is in the unfolding. Found family is one of my favorite tropes and even though this isn’t strictly a romance, there is a fabulous little love story with a hilarious meet cute in this book too! When I say this story is a gem, it absolutely is! It’s like a cozy blanket to wrap yourself in on a cloudy day. The whole book is just a smile that warms your heart. One to keep and reread often. 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Available today!!

I was given an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was absolutely adorable. I love a good book with shenanigans and this one had it in droves. A crazy farm dog, a lovable donkey, unruly sheep and an outrageous octogenarian in charge of them all? Yes, this book was everything and more. It was just fun and cute the kind of book you just enjoy reading.

Said No One Ever is a delightful tale filled with playful humor and heartwarming goodwill. The story takes readers on a journey through unexpected twists and turns, leaving them on the edge of their seats with anticipation. Eding's writing style is both professional and engaging, making the story easy to understand and enjoyable to read.

Thank you @sourcebookcasa @dreamscape_media @netgalley for a copy this book. Ellie escapes to a small town Montana as her life is at a crossroad and all things break loose when the host needs help taking care of the property. She meets the host grandson, Warren, and there's mistrust and they must learn to figure out how to bear with each other. This felt more like women's fiction and Ellie figures out how to handle her family and Warren doing the same with his family. I didn't really buy their love story and wanted to see it develop.

Life is a winding road! This is a fun, sweet journey of Ellie finding her way. I enjoyed every minute of this story. There are a lot of laugh out loud moments. I loved how Ellie gained more and more confidence as the story progressed. The characters were fun and relatable. I read the book quickly since I didn't want to put it down in the middle. I will look for other books by this author. I received an advance copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This was a quirky entertaining read. Ellie’s AirBNB vacation ends up being nothing like she expected as she ends up wrapped in the owner’s drama and caring for farm animals. I enjoyed all of the shenanigans she gets wrapped up in. This was definitely more women’s fiction than romance but I still enjoyed it. I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed the narration.

Said no one ever is a very sweet, small town romance with cute and hilarious characters. I love a good grumpy sunshine story and this one delivers in spades all of that. The colourful lady surely made for an entertaining challenge and their back and forth was so on point.
I wish there was much more chemistry and spice overall because it felt too flat for me in the end for a met cute romance but alas, it’s a nice story that many will enjoy

Ellie rents an Airbnb in the middle of nowhere, Montana, to get away from her life. She's thrust into the shenanigans and family drama of her host and becomes her host's pseudo-caretaker. Between the elderly lady's meddling, two polar opposite men, and the never-ending line of animals, Ellie is busier than she expected to be on her solo retreat.
I found the cover and synopsis to be extremely appealing. Love triangles aren't for everyone but I like the push and pull between the characters and the juxtaposition the MC finds herself in with two personalities vying for her attention. Usually, I'll pick the wrong LI but, in this case, I was on the right team. I wasn't connected to any of the characters, however, despite really enjoying Stephanie's last release and the summary for this one. This won't deter me from trying another by her.
The narrator, Stephanie Richardson, is fine. I didn't find that she added much to the story through her performance and it probably added to my waning interest.
Thank you to Sourcebooks and NetGalley for the advanced copy and Dreamscape Media for the alc. All thoughts in this review are my own.

‘Said No One Ever’ by Stephanie Eding was the perfect Sunday afternoon read. Funny, emotional and just dramatic enough, I had a heck of a good time reading this! Eding is so good at making you really care for these characters, even when they’re making wrong/confusing decisions. I grew to care so much for the characters and how their stories would end, I really can’t recommend this enough. I look forward to reading more from the author!

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Read if you like:
🐓 Farm animals
🚜 Farm Setting (Montana)
🐶 Energetic Dogs
🔥 Slow Burn
🔺Love Triangles

Family Drama whether the FMC’s or the family and friends of the Airbnb host is filled within the pages of this one! Ellie is hoping to escape her family and drama but when she lands in Montana for her getaway she If splat down in the middle of the host’s drama when she injures herself and the trajectory of her stay completely changes.

This one features a love triangle, lots of antics for power, and a slooooow burn romance where we don’t even meet the two contenders until after the first 15% of the book.

This one had a very slow start due to all the set-up but it paid off in the end.

If you are looking for a different romance with lots of energy I recommend checking this one out! Thank you Sourcebooks Casablanca for my ARC in exchange for my review!

If you are looking for a super cute rom Com set in a dreamy small town, Said No One Ever by Stephanie Eding is it for you.

Ellie got stuck with a colorful old but gold lady, her farm, her band of crazy animals and her grumpy grandson when she booked an Airbnb to escape her sad chaotic life. It was full of hilarious coincidences and funny twists. It was all very entertaining. This vacation proved to be the game changer she desperately needed. She is a very sweet and kind girl who has been put in a rock and hard place and these few days in Choteu gave her much needed strength and clarity to show the awesome woman she is. Warren Oliver is the grumpy grandson who cannot believe that his lively grandmother has started an Airbnb without consulting her overbearing daughters. They had a constant back and forth full of wit and fun. The story is told in third person POV and from Ellie's view. I enjoyed the laugh out loud moments but I didn't find much chemistry between Ellie and Warren. The romance was lacking. It didn't have any spice. So if you want a sweet romance to entertain you, it is a good choice.

I reviewed an early copy voluntarily

This was a cute women’s romance fiction novel. It’s about a girl in Montana. I liked it however did not love this one and kept finding myself distracted. I did not necessarily click with the characters.

Ellie's life may be imploding, but at least she still has a 3 week vacation at a quiet Montana farm stay to enjoy. Until she arrives and her host Marilyn is taken away in an ambulance! With no one else around, the responsibility for the animals now falls to Ellie... and she has no idea what she's doing.

She's just beginning to settle into her new normal when a man confronts her in the shower and accuses her of trespassing! Warren is Marilyn's solemn grandson and had no idea that his grandmother was injured, or that she'd started to sublet the tiny home he built for himself.

The two have no choice but to co-exist in order to keep the farm running smoothly. But Marilyn's accident has set the vultures circling and if they aren't careful, this could be the end of the farm for good! Can Ellie & Warren put aside their differences and work together? Or will this be the final straw that sends Marilyn into a care home?

First of all, Marilyn is the Grandma that everyone wishes they had! She's fiesty and full of life; I think we would all be so lucky to live like her in our older age. Warren is a classic grumpy MMC, whilst FMC Ellie is quirky with a LOT to process within 3 short weeks.

I was engrossed in the story and loved the close community feel of the town. Ellie built some beautiful connections (both human and animal) in the story and Sheriff and Hilda were such sweet hearts!

Thank you to Author Stephanie Eding, Sourcebooks Casablanca & Netgalley for providing this ARC. All opinions expressed are my own. Publication date is April 4th!