In this heartwarming small‑town romance, can three months, two planning projects, and a meddling grandmother finally make two high school hate crushes see just how right they are for each other?

Ambitious real estate agent Sinclair Buchanan is ecstatic to be her best friend’s maid-of-honor—until she discovers the best man is Garrett Davenport. Sin and Rett’s mutual hate crush ignited when they were teens and hasn’t let up since . . . except for that one extremely hot (and extremely regrettable) night they shared five years ago.

Nothing gets Rett fired up like going toe-to-toe with Sinclair. She’s as infuriatingly stubborn, and as absolutely gorgeous, as when he fell for her back in high school. Working together to plan their best friends’ last-minute wedding is one thing, but when his matchmaking grandmother gets involved Rett knows he’s in deep. Attraction has always simmered between them, but this time, they’re both in danger of losing their hearts.

I loved this story. The heat between Sinclair and Garrett was amazing. If you love small towns and enemies to lovers, then this one is for you.

I need more of Mama Mae in my life please!! This whole story was a beautiful enemies to lovers book, filled with a lot of heart and growth. I loved it!!

This is my very first Reese Ryan book and she did not disappoint. She crafted a small town romance that is not only meaningful but also profoundly touching and beautiful.

Her writing style struck a perfect balance between sweetness and authenticity, making the narrative both heartwarming and relatable. The characters, well-rounded and realistic, added depth to the story, creating an immersive reading experience.

If you appreciate small-town romance, please add this book to your TBR.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for a complimentary copy. All reviews are my own.

Return to Hummingbird Lane was a story that made the characters come to life. Emotional, friendly and heartwarming. Had enough personal turmoil to keep interesting and wanting more. Excellent writing and character made me want to keep reading and for the story to have a sequel! Thank you for allowing me to read this book. Recommend.

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

Such a cute small town enemies to lovers book. This book was so fun to read and was amazing. I loved all of the characters! Will not disappoint.

Thank you netgalley.

The book is amazing. It grips you and keeps you there. Beautifully written; right from the beginning, till the end of the book, especially the last few chapters made me bawl my eyes out. Such splendid characters! Very intrigued by the author now, I want to pick up another one of their books!

This was a cute, enemies-to-lovers, sort of second chance romance. I enjoyed reading all of the family dynamics, especially Mama Mae. The small town was a cute setting. Rhett and Sin broke through each other’s walls and are so good together.

This is a good book. The two main characters are Sinclair and Garrett. They have known each other all their life. Five years ago they had a one night stand. There is an attraction between them. Their best friends are getting married and Sinclair and Garrett are planning their wedding. They each have issues it together they work them out and fall in love.

This was a really cute enemies-to-lovers black small town romance. I definitely recommend it, especially if you’re a fan of The Hookup Plan. I loved how the characters got to know each other again over time and debunked all their former misconceptions based on miscommunications in the past. The story at the end was also really cute. I wish it was its own book.

Thank you, Netgalley and Forever Grand Central Publishing, for this ARC.

Sinclair maid-of-honor to her bestfriend wedding and less then thrilled that means having to deal with her rival Rett who is the best man. While they deal with the upcoming wedding they butt heads alot with many things but one thing that does seem clear is that simmering attraction they have but Rett has no plans on staying in town for long and Sinclair isn't the type to leave her hometown.

I love a good enemies to lovers trope and this book really was that so perfect for me. I enjoyed seeing how they had their little tiffs and worked through things together. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and the lives they were building on their own and how it lead to what was going on in this book and seeing how they handled and ups and downs of life that was really getting to them. Overall pretty good book I really enjoyed it.

Garrett Davenport comes home for a special family gathering, organized by Sinclair Buchanan. Seeing Garrett sends Sinclair's heart into a flutter, a feeling he mirrors. Despite their mutual attraction, their hectic lives make them question the possibility of a relationship. However, the intervention of Mama Mae, Garrett's grandmother, brings them together for a home renovation task she wants Sinclair to lead.

Both Sinclair and Rett are intricately crafted characters with unique and commendable traits that shine even brighter together. Sinclair's journey to trust Rett is gradual, and I appreciated how he earnestly earned it. Their profound family connections, even with underlying tensions, are touching. Garrett's bond with his grandmother adds a heartwarming touch, and her character is a joy to read. The story unfolds into a passionate romance, offering a delightful reading journey.

This book is one of the worst I've ever read. The sex takes up more space than plot development and adds nothing to the story. Love isn't all about the sex, it's about finding common ground with your partner, knowing him or her for who that person really is. It's about dreaming together for a future together. Their is so much character development that could have been done if the sex hadn't gotten in the way first. As it was, the plot was clunky and seemed to be moved forcefully from one point to the next.

The second novella included in this galley was some better, but not much.

One star.

Forever (Grand Central Publishing) provided the copy I read for this review.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this charming story!

Return to Hummingbird Way by Reese Ryan is the second book of her Holly Grove Island Series and an absolutely wonderful love story!! ❤️

Sinclair and Rett (Garrett) are enemies since they were teenagers... but 5 years ago everything changed and hate turned into a very hot night for them both.
Now they meet again because both have to organise the wedding of their best friends as maid-of-honor and best man.
After all this time will it be possible for Sin and Rett to work professionally together to help their friends with their wedding?
And if they've to spend so much time together... what about the feelings from years ago?

OMG! I LOOOOOVED THIS BOOK!
Sin and Rett are like cats and dogs! Soooo oppositional but they've a lot in common too!
I devoured their story and absolutely enjoyed this special storyline!
There were so many ups and downs and turnarounds!
It was wonderful to be back in Holly Grove Island. Felt like I met some old friends again!
I'm so thankful for the special mood this book put me in. ❤️
It warmed my heart and soul and I just fell in love with the characters.
It easy to fall in love with Rett - but Sin is not exception. She's such an inspiring, strong and independent woman!
It was wonderful to see that this love story had a different kind of HEA.
Not everyone needs to have the same dreams or needs to live up to the high expectations of family or society... it's great to stay true to yourself and the things you want. It's even better when your partner wants the same things.

Okay... enough of this emotional talking! 😅🥰❤️
RETURN TO HUMMINGBIRD WAY is a brilliant love story full of emotions, love, friendship, family, joy, sadness, drama, happiness and all the things the real life got for everyone of us. ❤️

Thank you so much to Reese Ryan and Forever Grand Central Publishing for this ARC via NetGalley.
This is my honest review in my own words.

I'm absolutely sorry for the delay and hoping for forgiveness.

The h and the H were sweethearts from way back. Circumstances drew them apart. They are both back in town for a wedding; H’s cousin and the h’s best friend. They work out their issues and it’s happily ever after.
I got an ARC from net galley.

Reese Ryan wrote a beautiful novel in Return to Hummingbird Way. It is a second chance romance between Sinclair (Sin) and Garrett (Rett) who have recently reconnected for mutual friends wedding. They had previously connected during their younger years and during the wedding preparations they find themselves sharing witty banter and romance.

The way that Reece Ryan writes is quite magical and her story is beautiful. The characters are well developed and I fell in love with the leads (and others too, of course). This is the 2nd book in a series but can honestly be read alone.

I have waited for this book for three years and it did not disappoint. I loved the relationship between Sin and Rett and the reliance on communication and not misunderstanding. I will read anything Ryan writes, but this one goes on the keeper shelf. Even better the epilogue promises a third installment, just take my money now.
4.5 stars

Small town - enemies to lovers - a little second chance romance. This town is super cute with a bestie getting married. Sinclair is working on making the perfect wedding for her BFF and Rett comes back into town. Enjoyed that this was an older 30s romance- with some baggage and Rett had to work for it. Both in real estate - so we get bits of that as well.
The Grandma Mama Mae is a wonderful side character to bring in some light and laughs. Enjoying this series and can’t wait to see what Ryan has next in store!

Thanks to Forever for this book!

This book was so cute! I love second chance romances, and I love books with small town settings! The characters in this were great, and the ending was very satisfying.

It was a beautifully sweet love story. I was so happy to see these characters get their happily ever after. I loved the first book in this series and this second story was just as good. I look forward to more from this lovely world the author created.