a cute novel, i really enjoyed it!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and netgalley for this review copy.

I really wanted to like this book more, despite being a very solid novel, it didn't captivate me enough, Brynn is a character that was very complicated to like throughout the reading and I think there was a little more development with the character of the Sebastian so I could bond. I would love to have enjoyed this read more, but it's just not a book for me. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review!

The book is okay but I don't understand why Brynn's pov is in first person and Sebastians is in third, its's really weird. The end of the book is better since they are actually together but I wanted more of that. I also didn't think that Brynn had a good reason for being an asshole, she was just really unlikeable for the first half of the book.

I received an arc through netgalley.

Honestly, I didn’t like this book at the beginning. Brynn is strong-willed, abrasive, and self-absorbed and I absolutely hated her. However, I swiftly changed my viewpoint when learning about her prior history with her mother and reasoning behind leaving Adelaide Springs. Brynn’s character redemption was a real strength of the story and both Brynn and Sebastian’s characters are superbly crafted throughout the story. The side character are utter gems, and I just adored the community of Adelaide Springs.

When an on-air blunder leads to the world hearing Brynn insult her hometown and her viewers. She proposes a return to Adelaide Springs to salvage her reputation and career. The only person standing in her way of becoming America's Ray of Sunshine again is the town’s fiercely protective, Sebastian Sudworth.

If you don’t automatically love this book, like me, stick with it. The further I read, the more I understood the author’s intentions behind Brynn’s character.

Read if you enjoy:
•Enemies to Lovers
•Dual POV
•Small Town Setting

I wouldn’t describe this book as a rom com as I think Brynn’s redemption story is what this book is primarily about. Brynn is extremely unlikeable in the beginning, which is of course the point. But the way she spoke to others and refused to accept responsibility for her actions were downright cringy. I don’t think she did enough to overcome the horrible person she was at first. Sebastian seemed to overlook all of that pretty easily after just one pleasant conversation about movies. It was a hard buy.

The scene that really rubbed me the wrong way though was how Sebastian laughed when Orly realized he was the only Black person in town. I don’t see how that’s funny AT ALL. It was an incredibly culturally insensitive moment.

Lastly, there were several instances where I lost focus on what was happening because there were so many long winded metaphors.

The second half of the book was better overall. I did enjoy how Brynn eventually brought Sebastian out from hiding and the epilogue was sweet.

Thank you to Netgalley for this gifted ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for an advanced electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Brynn left Adelaide Springs, her small Colorado hometown, when she was eighteen without looking back. Twenty years later, she's on morning television when she insults her hometown and its people, not realizing they were broadcasting live. The solution? Send Brynn to Adelaide Springs to apologize in person and get footage of the people forgiving her. Cue Sebastian Sudworth, who moved to Adelaide Springs six years ago and sees right through Brynn's acting. This would be so much easier to get through if they didn't hate each other.

This is my third read by Bethany Turner, and it was a lot of fun. I love Brynn and Sebastian and their banter, as well as them as characters individually. They've got complex feelings and they're characters you care about.

CW: mentions of infidelity, death, trauma, PTSD

This was a pretty easy grump/sunshine read. The character dynamic was much different than the usual trope. I’m pretty sure this is the first time ever that I liked the grump character more than the sunshine...and for the entire book. Brynn’s persona was immature (and boarder line bratty)and it kind of killed the “romance” bit. The witty banter, however, was pretty entertaining along with the small town drama and traumas.

Thank you to @seebethanywrite and publisher @thomasnelson for providing an ARC of this book via @netgalley.

Loved it! Fantastic characters, whimsical plot, clever story arc and a dash of humor mixed in with a poignant theme of forgiveness make this my new favorite novel by Bethany Turner. Oh, might I add that Murrow is a delightful working service animal for Sebastian. For me, characters that change and grow throughout the story make for compelling reading. Of course, I'm a goner for a swoon-worthy hero in a small-town setting (wins my heart every time), but Brynn and Sebastian both have well-crafted journeys and I found the ending to be especially satisfying. Nicely done, Bethany!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the complimentary copy. All opinions shared here are my own.

"Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other" by Bethany Turner is an enchanting Romance novel that I absolutely loved. From the engaging storyline to the well-crafted characters, this book captured my heart. I'm excited to recommend it to everyone I know because it's a delightful journey of emotions and unexpected connections. Bethany Turner's storytelling talent shines through, creating a memorable and heartwarming reading experience. "Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other" is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a charming and emotionally satisfying romance.

This is a great enemies-to-lovers, grumpy-sunshine romance. Those are two of my favorite tropes, so I was eager to dive in! This story was so much fun and had me laughing up a storm.

Brynn is the "sunshine" part of the duo, and, well, I didn't know what to think of her at first. She was essentially playing a role in her job as a morning show anchor. A role that was nothing like who she really was. She was supposed to be "America's Ray of Sunshine", but her true self gets exposed in an unexpected moment on air. To rehabilitate her tarnished image, she heads back to her hometown. A town she's actively avoided since she left twenty years ago. Brynn wasn't the most likable character in the beginning. She came across as rude, condescending, and a bit of a spoiled brat. I was worried that she'd remain unlikable throughout the whole story, but thankfully that wasn't the case. I loved when she started opening up more and we got a glimpse of who she used to be before she became famous.

As soon as Sebastian the Grump appeared on the page, I instantly fell for him. Yes, he was a grump, but he had so many more layers to him. He was a really interesting guy, and the more I learned about him, the more I liked him. You could see how passionate he was about the things (and people) he cared about.

I loved the town of Adelaide Springs. There was a quirky charm to it that I couldn’t help but be drawn to. Their love of colonial history was endearing, and I loved the creativity behind some of their business names. (The Bean Franklin in particular.) And I can't fail to mention the fact that the town was full of some really wonderful people too. Doc, Laila, Cole, Jo, Old Man Kimball—the list could go on and on. By the end of the novel, Adelaide Springs started to feel like home. I didn't want to leave the town or its residents.

If you're looking for a fun romantic comedy set in a charming small town, grab a copy of this book. I highly recommend it!

I received an advanced copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.

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

Sadly this was not for me. I just found myself struggling to stay focused on it for more than a chapter without taking a break to do something else.
Both Brynn and Sebastian seemed very boring and plain to me.

I love Dual POV books but Brynn’s POV was written in first person and Sebastian's POV was written in third person which I found very odd.

Tropes
✦ Dual POV
✦ Enemies to lovers
✦ Forced proximity
✦ Return to hometown

Note: I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

From the first chapter, I was hooked. Sticking your foot in your mouth on national television to the extreme that Brynn does in the first few pages is enough to give secondhand anxiety. I was eagerly waiting for what would come next!

Sebastion, who I was curious about from his first chapter, took me a bit longer to want to know. But as the banter between him and Brynn grew from containing animosity to something like friendship, I started to fall for him as well.

A lovely story with a cute main couple, I easily rate this book a 4.5/5. I only wish the author had taken more time to give us more history on Sebastian! There is a really touching scene towards the end of the book where we get a look at the intense past he carries with him. I would have enjoyed a deeper dive.

I recommend this book to romance readers who enjoy the burn more than the payoff.

I loved this book SO MUCH. It was such a fun small town feel, I love a mountain town, and the romance felt so genuine! For some reason it gave me Gilmore Girls vibes in the BEST way. I truly think I will read this one again!

I listed to about half on audio and read half on my kindle and the narrator was wonderful.

5 stars!!

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy to read.

I also seriously disliked the Brynn we see at the start of "Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other." But just as she grew on Sebastian, she grew on me. By the end I was rooting for her - not just her relationship with Sebastian but also her relationship with herself. While the banter between Brynn and Sebastian is funny, I also liked how the author portrayed the darker aspects of this book. A male romantic lead who goes to therapy? Love it so much. The secondary characters are interesting and add to the story and I hope we get more books out of Adelaide Springs.

4 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary ARC of this book. The opinions here in are my own.

Happy Sigh. How perfect is this book! Brynn Cornell is a national morning show host who bashes her hometown on a hot mic, whoops! To make up for the potentially career killing faux pas, she returns to her hometown and runs smack into Sebastian Sudworth. Cue cold shoulders, head butting, a lot of really horrible memories (I cried for Brynn) and copious cathartic moments. I loved the town and the people in it (Cole and Laila, anyone?). I loved Brynn and Sebastian (I SO loved Sebastian!). I loved sledding and karaoke and B roll footage. There’s not much about this book that I didn’t love. But read it for yourself. The audiobook is great, but I caught some mistakes that were pretty noticeable. It didn’t keep me from finishing, though, and I highly recommend. I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and was under no obligation to write a positive review.

After accidentally abusing her hometown on her TV show, it seems the only way Brynn can avoid being fired is to visit her hometown to apologise. The problem? She has avoided the place like the plague ever since she left years earlier. And another problem? The man who's 'babysitting' her seems out to sabotage her. Sebastian is prepared to hate anyone who abuses his adopted town, but Brynn is even worse than he could have imagined - except when she seems to forget the cameras and become the lonely child returning to a place with lots of memories attached. As hate at first sight starts to give way to perhaps a hint of attraction, will Brynn's long-awaited visit leave her worse off than ever, or remind her of the good parts of her childhood?

I think I would have enjoyed this more if I'd been able to connect to Brynn earlier. As it was, I spent at least half of the book not liking her much. Fortunately, as she became more approachable, she became more worth getting to know. At the same time, I guess that helped me connect with Sebastian, since he hated her too. :-) But watching her 'awakening' was worthwhile, and I loved the way that her old friends supported her despite having been completely ignored for years. At the same time, I would have appreciated a bit more about their lives as they tried to get things sorted out. We get something at the end, but it felt somewhat rushed. All in all, a mostly good read though it took me a while to really get into it.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I had not read a book by Bethany Turner before this one. It was a whirl-wind enemies to lovers story. But there was humor in it & the epilogue wrapped it up nicely. It did keep me reading because I kept wanting to see what would happen next.
There does involve some discussions of overcoming of some hard situations, but they are handled delicately. Overall, it's a clean, funny Romance and was enjoyable!

Beautiful, amazing & absolutely gorgeous 😍🥰😍

"Thank you so much netgalley, the author and the publisher for the advanced review copy if this book💗
"I voluntarily read and reviewed the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

I wavered on my rating and settled on 3 1/2 stars, rounded up on sites that don’t allow ratings in partial increments. This was a dual POV story but that in itself was distracting when Brynn’s POV was told in 1st person and Sebastian’s POV was third person.

It’s a small town, enemies-to-lovers romance featuring Brynn, who wants to redeem her career after a careless slip up on air and Sebastian, a man who found refuge in the tiny town she badmouthed.

They’re stuck together when she returns home to try and apologize (and save her career while she’s at it) and definitely start off rocky. Given an abbreviated timeline, Brynn and Sebastian don’t hate each other for long!

It was a slow book for me to get into, but the second half really picked up and made it worth the read.

Things I enjoyed:
✔️ small town romance
✔️ forced proximity
✔️ second chances and personal growth

Thank you to @netgalley , Thomas Nelson Paperback and @seebethanywrite for a chance to read this heartwarming romance.

📖 I received a gifted e-book copy in exchange for an honest review ✍🏻

Read dates: 08/22/2023- 08/24/2023
Goodreads review: 08/24/2023
Instagram review: 08/25/2023

I really thought this title was for me based on the description. I enjoy a grumpy/sunshine enemies to lovers story, but I just never felt invested in these characters. Not the worst nook, but not very fun or memorable either.