This romance was so freaking cute. I loved the dynamics between the characters and their relationship arc. I didn't like the middle just because it got a bit boring for me.

Spring Fling
By: Annie England Noblin

This is a great second chance romance with a dual timeline. This book is about Mylie and Ben who get a second chance at a romance they never gave a chance growing up.

Mylie and Ben meet in grade school after his mom moved them in with his grandpa in the small town of Clay Creek. Mylie befriended Ben who felt like he never fit in. After Ben moved away after high school distance took its toll. When Ben comes home for a quick trip to sell his family house he gets reminders that this might be closer to his home than he thinks. I love that this dual time line brings back memories associated with present time. I love the closeness of Mylie and her family, while you don’t get to meet Ben’s family present day, the dual time line gives you a glimpse into how they felt.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a great wholesome romance. I would recommend this book to any romance reader looking for a book with minimal spice.

✨ARC Review✨

So, I just read back-to-back childhood friends-to-lovers novels and I ain’t mad about it. This one had much less emotional trauma than Catch the Sun. I needed the breather, honestly.

Mylie and Ben become neighbors and best friends when Ben moves to Clay Creek, Arkansas from Chicago in sixth grade. They remain besties until graduation when he moves to go to college back in Chicago. They both have a lot of unresolved feelings that were never discussed because what was the point when they both knew he wanted to be anywhere but Clay Creek and Mylie didn’t want to be anywhere else.

Ten years later, Ben is back in Clay Creek to sell the family home before he moves to Boston. As you may imagine, those old unresolved feelings need some resolving.

They strike up the old friendship, but the old attraction plus their new maturity leads to “let’s be friends with bennies until you leave again.” Ahh. That ol’ chestnut. It never works, does it?

The town and its side characters are over-the-top and delightful, especially Granny. I had a Granny too, but she was nothing like this Granny. 😂

I very much enjoyed this book and basically read it in one sitting except for the hour when my husband took me out for a hot Saturday night date to Culver’s. 😂😂😂

I was given this ARC via #netgalley and @avonbooks @HarperVoyagerUS All thoughts are mine alone.

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An adorable friends-to-lovers romance that just reeled me right in! It was a fun, cute, quick read, which was exactly what I was looking for! I haven’t found many fishing-related romances, so it was great to find one that flowed so fluidly. I loved the dynamic of Mylie’s family and the relationship/banter between her and Ben. It was a little spicy, but not overwhelmingly so. I really enjoyed this one and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fast, fun, flirty read for their next vacation - Or fishing trip.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Super cute small town romance book - childhood friends finally get a second chance to tell each other their true romantic feelings. It was sweet, funny and such a fun read. From page one I was hooked and enjoyed the small town ride. Fat Tony was an epic neighborhood pet, the gossip speed of the town was very impressive, and I loved reading the past chapters - my heart ached for young Ben and Mylie. I did find young and older Ben to be a pretentious douche throughout the book - the way he belittled people from the town was annoying. Overall this was a fun read and I would definitely recommend it to friends.

While I enjoyed this book, it didn't feel like a must read for me. I struggled a little bit with the chemistry between the main characters. I didn't doubt their friendship, but the "feelings" they had for each other didn't seem to shine through, until they got together and even then didn't do much. While I liked all of the characters, Robbie/Bobbie (not sure why his name kept changing) was just out of place. I was also really disappointed when Cassie ended up with her ex boyfriend at the end. I understand "young love," but was turned off by the relationship. I did enjoy the dual narration and Granny's spunk. The chapters that were told from another character's point of view helped to highlight some things, as did the flashbacks. I loved the small town setting where everyone knows everyone. And I loved how the town had an event that really brought everyone together. Fat Tony is amazing and such a fun addition to the story.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

This book was honestly so cute and I finished it in the span of a day. The angst, the tension, the Highschool best friends trope all had me in such a happy mood the whole time I read it. Personally, I would recommend this book to anyone looking into getting into a romance book!

Ok wait. This book was actually so perfect. I loved this small town, the stories, the multiple POVs, and the characters.

I came down a star just because the last 10% felt a bit rushed and I would have liked to see more character growth (or at least a bit of communication) from the two leads. Though to be fair, I absolutely adored the leads and the main storyline. I also appreciated the flashback scenes we received throughout to help better understand where everyone was currently standing. Though back to the above comment on growth/communication - those flashbacks were sometimes a crutch for the story as well. Granny's character meant everything and was by far my favorite secondary character and was the perfect push and pull for the plot.

I am so, so pleasantly surprised by this book and now need to check out more of Annie's work to see if they measure even a fraction up to this one. Can't wait for this to come out and for everyone to experience it!

Thank you @netgalley, @AvonBooks, and @HarperVoyagerUS for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book!

If you adore small-town charm and the magic of rekindling first love, Spring Fling by Annie England Noblin is a must-read! 🌷 Set in the picturesque Clay Creek, Arkansas, the story follows Mylie, who thrives in her tackle shop and loves her lively family. But when Ben returns from Chicago to settle his family estate, old feelings and town gossip stir up more than he anticipated.

Their journey from childhood friends to something more is both heartwarming and delightful. With Noblin’s signature wit and cozy charm, this friends-to-lovers tale is perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis and Sarah Adams. 🌟

I enjoyed this read immensely and would recommend it for a charming escape. Four stars! ✨📚

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read Spring Fling.

This was such a cute book, but it was a little slow for me. Not to mention I kept getting a little confused because the spelling of Mylie’s name kept changing. Would I recommend this book, yes I would.

This book was a nice easy, contemporary romance read. I really enjoyed the dual POVs (something I typically prefer) and how easy the flow of the book went. It progressed at a natural pace and didn’t make me feel like the characters were rushed at all. The small town vibe of the book was also enjoyable and very funny at times.

Thank you, NetGalley for this ARC!
Release date: March 18, 2025

Mylie and Ben have been inseparable since 6th grade. Throughout high school, they had undeniable chemistry, but when Ben left to go to Chicago, they drifted apart. That is until Ben comes back to town ;)

I really liked the setting in this book! I can't remember reading any other book that takes place in spring. This book did take me a while to read though. Keep in mind, I had surgery in the middle, but it kind of put me in a slump. I started this book around the 25th of July.

I liked the character dynamics a lot. I loved Mylies tough exterior and Ben’s soft one. I could feel the tension and feelings through my screen. The writing was done really well, the story just wasn't for me. I was looking for a happy and light-hearted read, and while this had some of those elements, there were also more boring and rushed parts.
I still enjoyed reading this! I would recommend it to anyone in springtime or anyone looking for a fun but serious read.

I thought this was a cute book. Very small town romance, with childhood best friends who get a second chance at love. I feel like there were a lot of parts about this book that I liked, but it felt very fast paced and 2-dimensional. Still, it was a very enjoyable summer read!

Thank you NetGalley for providing an ARC version of the book

Mylie y Ben fueron mejores amigos que poco a poco desarrollaron sentimientos por el otro, los dos sabían que no podía pasar nada porque él se iría a una gran ciudad a la universidad y que tenía muchas aspiraciones que no podría cumplir en Clay Creek.

Pensaron que podrían seguir siendo amigos, pero la distancia fue mucha, los mensajes y llamadas fueron cada vez más escasas hasta que dejaron de comunicarse y su amistad murió.

Una decada después Ben tiene que regresar al lugar que juro nunca regresaría, pero su mamá en su lecho de muerte le pidió que visitara el pueblo y que se quedara por unas semanas.

Cuando se vuelven a ver les cuenta trabajo retomar su amistad por las cosas no dichas, no obstante llegan a un punto en el que deciden retomar su amistad.





Puedo ver porque Mylie y Ben fueron amigos más no puedo verlos como pareja. Les falto esa chispa o química en el presente porque en los capítulos del pasado se notan sus sentimientos.

La razón por la que Ben no quería quedarse en Clay Creek se me hizo tonta y más ya siendo un adulto. Celebró que se fuera en su juventud para que creciera como persona y no se quedara con el y que hubiera pasado.


No entiendo como a Roby o como se llame el delincuente del pueblo no le pusieron un alto y dejaron que hiciera todas esas tonterías hasta que casi mata a alguien.



Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun, second chance love story. Two neighbors in a small town, Mylie and Ben, grew up together, until Ben moves to the "big city" after high school graduation. His mother makes him promise to go back to Clay Creek 10 years later to sell his deceased grandfather's home. This is when the fun begins. All of the characters are really great (especially Granny). I really enjoyed this book. It was an easy beach read for me. I look forward to reading more by Annie England Nobin in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

This book was absolutely darling. I can not say enough how darling the two main characters were together. It was just precious. So adorable!

This was such a cute story. I always love a good, small-town romance novel. The cover is absolutely gorgeous. I love how the chapters go back and forth with past and present tense. I have been skeptical with books that do that, but I am starting to love it.

I loved Granny. She is such a fun, quirky character and she really stood out to me the most.

I wished there was an epilogue to tie everything together. If there is a second novel to this or another stand-alone in this town, I will definitely read it.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this story.

this was pretty cute! it was not the most original book i have ever read, but the cover and title perfectly encapsulate what the story contains and for that i had an enjoyable time. the romance was very cutesy and i thought the writing was really good!

I really wanted to enjoy this! i thought it would be fun ending to the summer read, bur it had a lot more negatives to me than positives. I felt the chester’s were not nearly fleshed out as much as they should have been. They felt very surface value making it hard to connect with them or root for them. They also had such a toxic relationship. TONS of miscommunications and fighting and the HEA didn’t really feel like a HEA to me because i didn’t believe that they would really even blast.

I also feel like (i’m sorry) i just finished this book less than 1 months ago and i can honestly say i don’t even remember much of it. It just felt very lack luster to me and that it needed more love on the little details that really just make readers just fall in love with the story and characters.

as always - this is just my opinion, reading is subjective and if you loved this book that’s absolving wonderful!

Spring Fling is a second chance romance of two childhood best friends. This book did not disappoint. A quick, cozy read I couldn't put down

I love the feel of the overinvolved small town of Clay Creek. The supporting characters give this book so much life and Mylies family adds so much emotion to this book.

The dual timeliness really give the reader a look into their past ass both children and young adults. These flashbacks really build Ben's character


My only dislike with this book is that I wish the plot had developed just a little faster