Really enjoyed this one! I loved Craig (aka Huckleberry) and Lorelai's story.

I loved that Lorelai stuck to her instincts and followed through on not taking anyone's crap. I loved that Craig was so supportive of it. Their friends-to-lovers romance drew me in - I read this book in one day because it just flew by. The slow burn was definitely present in this one - you could feel it in every chapter. I read <i>Built to Last</i> last year and loved it. I was glad to see Erin Hahn pulled me in again.

Hoping someone else's book is next!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC!

“It’s a slow buuuuurrrrn…,” in true, country music, Kacey Musgraves-loving fashion.

This was my first read from Erin Hahn, and I was very excited based on the cover and description. I wanted to love this storyline but often had a harder time getting on board with it. I really enjoyed Hahn’s writing style and dialogue, (which is one of the biggest pet peeves of mine -if it doesn’t work well - while reading any book). And this aspect was done beautifully, so that was a main motivator in continuing.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Publishers for an advanced copy.

The logline of the book is “about long-time friends, taking chances, and finding out that, sometimes, your perfect person was right there in your corner all along.”

You have the friends to lovers trope, set in the country music scene/Nashville (both of which I’m a sucker for). It’s like “Country Strong” meets “Nashville” with a love triangle and music industry executives and artists trying to pave their way in the world.

To be honest, the start of the book threw me off with multiple flashbacks from different years. It ultimately gets us to the present day, where most of the story happens, with a few flashbacks sprinkled in throughout the remainder of the book, when necessary.

The friends-to-lovers trope is probably the one I read and love the most. But, this one felt like too much of the plot was wrapped up in the FWB relationship and spicy scenes. Aside from their relationship, their other needs and desires as characters felt like an afterthought.

I loved Craig’s character, or Huckleberry as he was referred to most of the time, by his best friend, Lorelai. He falls first, has his stuff together and is the leading man you’d want in your own life. The guy who consistently shows up, no matter what.

This one just didn’t hit like I thought I would. However, I would definitely try another book from her in the future.

This book will be released on October 17.

I absolutely LOVE Erin Hahn’s writing and this one was so fun! Literally love every book I’ve read by her and can’t wait for more!

Friends Don't Fall in Love is a friends-to-lovers novel, which is one of my favorite tropes. Both main characters, Lorelai and Huck, were very likable and their chemistry was great. The writing didn't always work for me - some stuff was over-explained or cheesy. While my feelings were somewhat mixed, I'm intrigued to read other Hahn novels.

I’m definitely the furthest thing from a country music girlie, but I really enjoyed this!! After Lorelai’s career falls apart for taking a stand against gun violence, she ends up befriending a sweet & talented producer and slowly making her way back. I really enjoyed how modern social issues were a large part of the story, the friends to lovers storyline, and the side characters who all supported Lorelai and helped her regain her confidence. While country music was obviously the setting, don’t discount this book even if you aren’t a fan of it!!

I've read and loved other Erin Hahn books in the past, but I must admit that initially I had a bit of trouble getting into Friends Don't Fall in Love. It may have been the format of the book; the going back and forth between past and present and various flashbacks.

However, I really liked Lorelei, a country singer who risked it all for what was right and what she believed in. I also liked Craig, who was so in love with Lorelei, but several factors prevents them from taking the leap and go from friends to more. That this not stop them from dipping into the friends with benefits territory, when it was obvious they were destined for so much more.

It became a bit frustrating at times, but still I was happy to see them get their happy ending.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC! This friends to lover was such a cute story! It’s a slow burn which I normally don’t like but this author knows how to suck you in!!

I am totally in love with Erin Hahn’s writing. She effortlessly meshes laughter, and swoony moments, along with some bigger real world problems.

This story was low angst, a lot of the drama was external (my favorite), though there is miscommunication between Lorelai and Craig (Huck).

Huck is my favorite kind of hero, he’s the cinnamon roll sweetness, wrapped up in band t shirts and glasses; and an amazing lyricist/musician.

While this is the second book in the series, this can be read as a standalone. There are some crossover over characters, but overall you won’t be lost.

Most of this book takes place in Nashville, but there are some scenes set in the smoky mountains. Having just visited that area, I loved the author’s descriptions, it felt like I was right back there.

Erin Hahn always knows how to pull me in and make me love her characters! Lorelai and Craig are so much fun, and so is their love story! Also, it is set in Nashville, which is always a sure fire way to my heart.

After reading Built to Last, I knew that I wanted to hear Lorelai’s story. She was such a fun side character in that book, and I knew she deserved to have her story told. Then, as Friends Don’t Fall in Love went along, we started to encounter characters from another favorite Hahn book of mine, You’d Be Mine, and I got so excited!! I love when authors connect the worlds of their books in a seamless way. Seeing Annie and Clay in this story was like getting to catch up with old friends. I also love that the crossover was between one of her YA novels and her newest adult novel. ❤️

Getting to see Lorelai and Craig move through the novel, and see the beginnings of their friendship, was such a fun ride. I love a good friends to lovers story, and this certainly delivered. Their friendship was lovely, and seeing them slowly (oh so slowly…maybe a little too slowly…) figure out their true feelings was a delight, while simultaneously a bit frustrating.

The musical storyline was so much fun for me. I lived in Nashville for 14 years, so I could perfectly envision everything in this setting. The way that the music scene in Nashville functions was so accurately portrayed here, and I loved getting to get an “insiders peek” into the process behind the music. I’ve been on that side, and it felt very true to life to me.

If you like a good friends to lovers story, with some country music behind the scenes mixed in, all taking place in one of the best cities in the world, you will love this book!

My Rating:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

I gave Friends Don’t Fall In Love 4.5 Stars!

This book was cute! Sweet friends too loves romance. A little choppy in the beginning, but of a slow burn, but overall a cute story!

4.5 rounded up

🎙️ Friends to lovers
🎙️ One night stand
🎙️ He falls first
🎙️ Music producer MMC
🎙️ Country singer + teacher FMC
🎙️ Nashville
🎙️ Neighbors
🎙️ Caretaker
🎙️ Erotic poetry

⚠️ Check triggers there are mentions of schl shootings (though one does not occur on page) amongst others

First off I definitely did not expect this to be as spicy as it was. I should know my now to judge a cover for spice level 🤦‍♀️. But the spice and dirty talk came in hot.
Did you ever watch the show Nashville? This felt like it came as a Nashville spin off and I loved it so much!

Craig has been pinning for Lorelai for ever but she's his EX band mates EX finance. So pursuing her feels impossible. There's music drama, EX drama and so much more that makes this book a really great read!

Definitely recommend picking this one up.
Thank you to @netgalley and @stmartinspress for this ARC

Erin Hahn does it again! I read Built to Last earlier this year and swooned with every page. Friends Don't Fall in Love follows Loralei from Built to Last, and her country music comeback after a faux pas derailed her career. It usually takes me several chapters to get into a book, but I was immediately hooked on this one. Loralei and Craig aka Huck have insane chemistry from the get-go, and I loved their flirty friendship. Be warned, this book is super spicy and has detailed romance scenes. I couldn't get enough of Loralei, Craig, and their friend groups. What an enjoyable read! And the Nashville setting was fantastic. Loved it all!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Griffin for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

If you’re looking for a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance, look no further. When you read as much as I do, it can take a bit to hook me sometimes and I'll meander through a book until it grabs me.

LOVED this followup to Erin Hahn's Built to Last. I chose to read this one today because I'm heading to Nashville next week and wow, did I choose well! I love a good friends-to-lovers story, and this is that plus second chance and workplace romance. The steamy scenes hit just right, the conflict was well crafted, and the characters were easy to like. I enjoyed the peek at our couple from Built to Last and the epilogue made my heart warm and full. A charming, one-sitting read that I'll happily recommend.

I love Erin Hahn! I always save her books for the right moment, and this one was no exception. I read FRIENDS DON'T FALL IN LOVE while holed up in bed with food poisoning. I love Erin's writing because of how authentic her characters feel. She doesn't overcomplicate her stories with a million subplots or excessive drama. Instead her stories focus on the relationships between humans. I loved Lorelai and Huck's relationship. I'm not usually a friends-to-lovers fan, but I loved the dynamic between these two so much. They truly loved each other for so long, took care of each other, always kept each other in mind even when they were miles apart. This book won't be for romance readers who like their third act breakups dramatic and stressful, but readers who like books that feel like a hug will love this one.

It’s a cute rom-com filled with country music, sass, and second chances. Lorelai and Huck have always liked each other as song writers and friends, not realizing they also loved each other the whole time. Now I want to read Maren’s story, which seems to be starting in Wisconsin.

Thanks to NetGalley and St Martins for the arc.

Can I love this book more??? I am such a sap but I am all for a good come-back story, and the friends to lovers trope is a win in this book. Lorelai’s career goes to the down, engagement broken and the music business dropped her, but her best friend Huck is there for her, they shared one steamy AF night, and then we fast forward to 3 years later where she’s back home, a teacher, and reaches out to Huck who now has his own studio and asks for his opinion, then the rest is history. I loved them, I loved Huck and Lorelai together. I loved how even through the doubt she has in herself he had all the faith in the world for her. They have both been hurt by that one person who literally ruined it for them in the music world but Huck was not for giving up. They have this amazing connection and I can’t stop saying how much I loved them together. This book was such a smooth read, and together they really are unstoppable.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC in return for an honest review.

THIS WAS THE CUTEST!

According to Goodreads this isn't part of a series -- however, Erin Hahn's "Built to Last" sets this book up to continue where that first book ended - only rather than Cameron and Shelby's story continuing -- we've moved on to Lorelai and Craig's (aka Huck) story.

And was it ever... SWOONY. Full of charm, and mutual respect and friends who quietly love one another until they finally admit it to themselves and to the other. It was a sweet little story about loving, supporting and being the biggest cheerleader for "your" person.

If you read "Built to Last" you'll see some similarities (and not just because of the references to the two mains in that book):

1. Lorelai was country music's sweetheart -- until she wasn't anymore (Shelby was a child star/ pop star before crashing and burning)
2. Lorelai was dumped by her famous fiancée when her world imploded (same same only a douche boyfriend)
3. Love triangle where the previous BF wasn't THE guy for our main gal (again... same same).
4. Working together brought them together (again) (that happened in Built to Last as well).

But just because these stories follow a similar path, doesn't make this one feel repetitive. I was 100% smitten with our leads, their story and was cheering them on towards their HEA.

This book put a smile on my face and has left me wondering... what the heck is going to happen to Maren? Because she has got to get her own HEA after following these two books.

4 stars. Recommended. Loved that this all took place in Nashville and in the world of country music.

This was a super fun and cute read until it wasn't. And the only reason it wasn't was because it got HOT. Like, wow, I feel like I'm invading a very personal moment, but also they really didn't mind the audience. I enjoyed the characters and the story and there were only a few blips where things felt like they didn't quite play out properly, but nothing terribly jarring. Definitely one to pick up for a bit of lighthearted fun.

My thanks to St. Martin's Griffin, the author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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