Hello to my new favorite book of this year! Absolutely is making my top ten. I've never been so entertained by a book. The way it was written was so interesting. I genuinely felt like I was talking to a friend while they were telling a story. It was so fun!!

Lore and Huck are angels, and they deserve every ounce of love and goodness and joy that comes from them being together. They're also both just so funny. I loved reading from both points of view! It was just so good!! And the celiac rep?? Superlative!!

Our supporting characters are also just the best. They were funny and influential to the story. They had purpose and humor. It felt like a little family that I just desperately want to be a part of.

The whole story of redemption in the eyes of the country music world was definitely so interesting to read about. I found myself enjoying it almost as much as the romance part. The whole story was so enthralling. I LOVED IT!!

Country music darling Lorelai lost her spotlight when she dared to sing a protest song onstage and fans turned on her. Several years later, she’s back in Nashville looking for a comeback and reconnecting with old friend and new indie music producer Craig. He’s also her landlord, as the two share a duplex with very thin walls. Lorelai and Craig have always been just friends, other than that one night that they’ve mutually decided never to discuss. But spending time together now, it’s harder for each of them to hold back the feeling that they might want more.

I don’t know who said that the central conflict in a romance novel should not be solvable in one conversation between the main characters, but that’s really the case here. There’s so much pining that could be alleviated by one honest discussion. I kept yelling just TALK to each other. But alas, they are fictional and did not hear me.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for the ARC to review. All opinions are my own.

I hate to say it but I’m DNFing this book… I could tell early on that writing style just isn’t for me and I don’t think continuing it would change that.

Thank you very much to the author and publisher for providing me with an advance reader's copy of Friends Don't Fall in Love. It was such a unique story and I haven't read anything like it before. This book is very much a friends-to-lovers story, but the fact that both main characters were in the music industry made it very interesting.

I will say that although the music aspect of this book was interesting, I did start to get bored of it about halfway through the book. But I think that is just my personal preference because I'm not very interested in music or the music scene in Nashville. Despite this, I thought it was still a very good story.

The characters in this book were great. The main character Lorelai could be annoying at some times with her inability to admit to herself that she's in love with her long-time friend Craig. But Craig's character was such a dreamy book boyfriend. He was always so attentive and caring of Lorelai, even when Lorelai was dating his bandmate Drake. Lorelai and Craig's relationship was really sweet and I loved the epilogue which shows a little bit of their life together. I wish we had seen some more Drake drama, but maybe that's just me enjoying a little toxicity in books.

This was a really interesting book, especially for romance and music lovers.

I really loved this book! The friendship turned romance between Huck and Lorelai immediately drew me in - it was sweet, genuine, spicy, and fun. I'm not a country music fan, but I still enjoyed the behind the scenes look at the industry and the cast of supporting characters made the book all the better. A must read this fall!

I went into this book with high hopes, but ultimately, had DNF. This book claims to be a Rom Com, but when you have multiple political stances in the first few pages of the book, it loses that luster for me. This is a pass for me, sadly.

I would like to express my gratitude to NetGalley and Erin Hahn for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed the main characters in this story. They were well-written, and I appreciated the dual points of view that allowed me to understand their thoughts and feelings. The romance developed slowly, with a back-and-forth dynamic, although there were times when I wished it would move a bit faster. The detailed exploration of each character's life and backstory added depth to the story. While the plot followed a familiar path of not wanting to take risks in love, it still managed to engage me. Towards the end, Lorelei suddenly realizes she has been in love with Huck all along, making this realization feel a bit sudden. I personally didn't feel a strong chemistry between the two love interests in this book which made it hard for me to fall in love with it.

Love love love!!!! Erin Hahn is a phenomenal storyteller and did not disappoint with this book. Huck and Lorelai are fantastic and I really liked seeing Shelby, Cam and Maren again! I do wish Huck had pursued credit for the songs Drake essentially stole but the ending was perfect! I really liked the Nashville references as it reminded me of a trip I took there. Can’t wait to see what happens with Maren and the “inheritance” she seems to have gotten from a friend. This is definitely a must read!!

Hey how fun! I was happy to have the chance to read about Lorelia and craig’s redemption story!
I also appreciated the representation of celiac disease because that disease is knarly. I have a friend who has this and it is truly challenging.
The writing was fun and entertaining. Their relationship wasn’t exactly maturely written but I appreciated it none the less.
It’s not out until October but I feel like it will be nice to read then!

There’s nothing better than friendship growing into something more. This book was a multitude of pure country love between two friends in the music industry. This has always been one of my favorite troupes when friends become lovers.

We met Lorelai who is working her way back onto the country scene after being away for a while after a mishap in the past on her beliefs. She’s working with her old best friend Craig (Huck) who has had eyes for her for a very long time.

It was a joy to watch them grown with one another and their confidence grow as well. Not only as individuals but as a couple as well. When the final realization hits Lorelei on what they have she couldn’t hold back any further.

I really enjoyed the lyrics to the songs, the poems written secretly overall this book was fantastic and the characters were just wonderful to read about. I was definitely rooting for them from the very beginning and so was everyone else in their circle of friends and family.

Friends to lovers set around country music with dual POV. This is my second Erin Hahn book. My first was her previous Built to Last, which I loved. It was great to see these characters again! Unfortunately, the beginning of this novel just didn't flow for me, so it was difficult for me to get into. Open door romance (steamy).

Rating: 3.5/5

Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC of this book!

Ahhh I loved this so much!! Friends to lovers is my jam and this is it done to perfection! This is the perfect balance of mutual pining, self denial/will they won’t they, has it always been you?, don’t want to ruin the friendship, and so on. And even better it’s so well paced. There is building tension and angst but I loved how quickly lines got blurred vs some other friends to lovers act wayyy too responsibly about their friendship for way too long (on page anyway).

Some other feedback I have, although did not alter my enjoyment of how much I loved this: the time jumps at the beginning were a bit clunky. The rest of this utilizing flashbacks anyway so I think one time jump would’ve been sufficient. I was hooked on that first “6 years ago” jump but the rest were clearly explained later so it was just extra. There are also a few too many random character name drops for me. I’m assuming they are from other titles by this author which is totally fine, but the amount and detail drew me away from the main story a little bit more than I’d like. But overall not any reason to knock the rating.

I loved the whole music world of this. I definitely felt the setting and details of the industry and how they contributed to the story. I also loved the song references, they were done in such a cohesive way. For romance readers who are curious this is happily open door (yay). Also this has a main male character who is not a sports buff “perfect” bod bro, we get some lanky king energy. The epilogue is perfect by the way. Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for this ARC!

Okay. Okay. I don’t know what I was expecting but it was not to cry??? Multiple times??? She calls him Huckleberry and I’m crying in the club.

To be entirely honest, I was not in love with the title. But their chemistry as friends was almost as off the charts as their chemistry as partners. Their wholehearted and genuine respect for each other. The fact that they want the other to be happy above all else. The fact that most of their miscommunication was legitimately them not being in the same place at the same time physically. I’m a mess. I cannot emotionally or psychologically handle how cute they are. I need to sob into my pillow.

Also, neither of them is reliant on the other for success. Huck sees how undeniably capable and incredible Lorelei is and she sees how astronomically talented he is and they support each other, but neither of them has to “fix” the other because people don’t need to be fixed, just loved and supported.

If you need me I’m gonna be in the dark bawling my eyes out, pls read this thanks

I love a good friends to lovers trope! If you’re a fan of music, especially country music, you will def enjoy this one! Craig and Lorelai have secretly pined after one another for years. Lorelai was essentially cancelled for ruffling some feathers. This was a fun and easy read! Def melted my heart!

I really loved the scenes between Craig and Lorelai. I felt their chemistry throughout the entire book. There was an ease to their friendship that I enjoyed. The progression of their relationship from friends to lovers was written perfectly. The nickname Lorelai had for Craig was one of my favorites.

Craig was such a huge supporter of Lorelai and her music. The musical element connected them in a meaningful way. Lorelai stood up for what she believed in, even though it hurt her career and relationship with her ex. She was a strong female heroine.

The beginning was confusing with the timeline so it took me a minute to get settled in. Also I don't think everyone in Nashville would have turned on Lorelai. I think in reality she would have received some support. The gun storyline was too polarizing for me at times.

A country love story with “it’s always been you”. I love this story so much. It’s cozy and light hearted and definitely a breathe of fresh air.

Friends do fall in love! Great read about being friends first. Sometimes something is right in front of you and you don't see it.
Thanks NetGalley!

Erin Hahn is a favorite author of mine and the thought of getting to revisit some favorite characters from YOU'D BE MINE in an adult romance was like catnip. And she really delivered. This is very much Lorelai's and Huck's book and you fall in love with both of them as they realize they're falling in love (have always been in love!) with each other. I loved watching their stumbling path towards being both best friends and partners. Plus, Annie! Jefferson! Kacey! Fitz! Can't say enough good things about this read. Highly recommend!

I am absolutely OBSESSED with Erin Hahn's books, and new I was going to love Friends Don't Fall in Love, and I was right! The chemistry between Lorelei and Craig is everything, and I swooned so hard!

I have never read a book by this author before. I instantly fell in love with the characters. I love being able to relate to the characters. It had me hooked from the very beginning. I will be looking for more books from this author