Absolutely loved this one, Bailey Hannah's writing always hits me in the feels! This was a really well-written second chance romance, I was absolutely melting in wholesomeness at both the past and the present 🥲

-- ty to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy!

this was such a good second chance romance. there was a so many tough subjects that I think were handled really well. This was such a good cowboy romance too.

Seeing Red was a tough act to follow for me, however I really liked this one. Denver was very consistent throughout, and Blair was so tough I loved her.
It’s so hard to stomach that there wasn’t anyone to blame, and everything was so out of their control and so much for 18 year olds to be handling, but Hannah portrayed it so well.
It got a little long in some places for me, but overall I really liked this one.

Change of Hart took me insanely long to finish 😭, and I have nothing but my slump to blame. It was enjoyable to an extent, but the length really dropped the rating for me because it was so long, and I usually do not do well with long romances, because at a certain point they let up. The writing was interesting enough for me to finish it.

Denver and Blair were good main characters, and I liked the depth that was given to them. It made everything more realistic, it was emotional at times, I won't deny that but I just wasn't invested in their story, the past and present switch didn't really hit for me, and occasionally made me want to put the book down.

As for their romance, I appreciated that there was no miscommunication. I liked that these two had a spark, and their tension and chemistry could be felt radiating off the page. The romance in this book truly stood out and is possibly the saving grace of this book for me.

I really enjoyed this one. Not sure what I think about Denver. Still processing.
But I am a sucker for a second chance romance. So there’s that. This one did not disappoint.
There is a lot going on in this one so definitely check your triggers.

Fourteen years after Blair and Denver’s heartbreaking split, Blair finds herself back in the small town of Wells Canyon, the last place she wanted to go back to. With a dual POV and dual timeline, you follow Blair and Denver at the ages of 13-19 as well as present day.

Blair and Denver are childhood friends to lovers who split during a time of deep grief and misunderstanding only to find themselves still holding onto their love over a decade later. Denver is determined to make Blair understand what she’s been missing, while Blair has no interest in rekindling the romance that broke her heart at 19.

This story grabbed your attention right away with immediate action. I am a huge second chance romance so when the author jumps right into it, i’m hooked. I thought the pacing was well executed and the selections of grief and loss were done well. I felt a little bit of cringe towards the middle to end of the book but that’s more of a personal preference.

This was my first Bailey Hannah book and i’ve already gone back to start the series with book one!! Thank you for the chance to read this :)

I love a good second chance romance! Such a wonderful, emotional journey through their love story. I loved watching them grow from when they were teenagers. Highly recommend!

A spicy, emotional second-chance romance with all the small-town, cowboy charm

Blair’s unintended return to Wells Canyon is full of tension and unresolved feelings. Denver may have broken her heart once, but he’s determined to make it right.

Their history runs deep and the chemistry is undeniable. There’s angst, steam, and a whole lot of unfinished business 🤠

3.5 ⭐️ rounded to 4

I was really excited when I found out Blair and Denver’s story was going to be second chance romance, and that component of this book definitely delivered! I loved reading the flashbacks to when Blair and Denver first met, and learning more about the side plots in the other books (i.e. how Austin and Denver’s mother passed away and how Kate met Jackson) was interesting.

This book has pleeeeennty of steam (with the door wiiide open) but I could not get past some of Blair’s dirty talk. The way she called Denver a “good boy” reminded me of how you would talk to a dog and it made me cringe every time. Blair’s dirty talk was definitely not as well-written as Denver’s, and I found myself skimming some of the steamy scenes for that reason.

I also felt like this book was a touch too long and there were some scenes that weren’t really needed. However, I loved how down bad Denver was for Blair and how he would do anything for her. I liked the representation of caring for a parent with memory loss and also getting glimpses of Cassidy, Cecily, Austin, Red, and the rest of the Wells Ranch crew.

While this was not my favorite book of the series so far, I still had fun with this one and can’t wait to read Colt and Whitney’s story next!

I was excited to be back at Wells Ranch for Blair and Denver's story. This book is an emotional ride. Blair and Denver are childhood best friends who fell in love young and shared a deep, unbreakable bond. From the start, their connection was strong and special. Through navigating the challenges of growing up and personal losses, they were each other’s biggest support. Unfortunately, one heartbreaking event pulled them apart, leaving both of them heartbroken and alone. Years later, Blair returns to her hometown, and the last thing she expects is to run into Denver Wells.

Blair and Denver's story gripped my heart from the start. Their relationship was so beautiful. I felt the hurt, tension, and longing deep in my soul. I loved that their story was told in a dual timeline, and seeing the past and present made me even more invested in their relationship. We see them become best friends and fall in love, and we also see the pain of their breakup. Blair and Denver's journey has a lot of heartbreak, but there is also so much hope and healing. This is a beautiful, emotional love story about two people who were meant to be, lost their way, and found their way back to each other again.

Narration:
Savannah Peachwood and Rock Engle performed this audiobook in dual-style narration. They both did a wonderful job capturing the personalities of the characters and bringing them to life. Savannah and Rock really made the emotional moments feel real.

I really enjoyed this book! It's a cowboy romance that kept me reading for hours. The story is about second chances and childhood friends who find love again.

The characters Denver and Blair were amazing. Denver is a cowboy who loves Blair so much - he would do anything for her. I loved how the author showed us their past relationship through flashbacks. It made me understand their connection better.

The romance was sweet and emotional. There were many parts that made me feel happy and sad at the same time. The small town setting was perfect for this kind of story.

Sometimes there were too many flashbacks. At the beginning, I liked learning about their past, but later I wanted to read more about what was happening now.

The book has some spicy romantic scenes, so it's not for everyone. These scenes start around the middle of the book.

This is a good book for people who like romance novels with strong emotions.

Thank you netgalley for the ARC 🫶🏼

another cowboy rom by one of the greats?? yes please! I’m a sucker for small town, second chances. Blair and Denver were the perfect match…it just took a few years to get there. I loved the forced proximity of the caregiving (nurses are some of my fave!) and loved to see these two banter and bond. dual timeline gives equal attention to their past and present. loving this series so much! note: some topics are heavy in this one, trigger warnings def encouraged

I love that Denny and Blair’s story was told in dual timeline and we got to meet Lucy Wells and learn how pivotal she was in their young relationship. I’m always nervously excited to read second chance romance stories because of the reason that broke the couple in the first place. With Denny and Blair their age and the series of earth shattering changes all just piled up at once and they both did the only thing they could possibly think of- they turned inwards instead of reaching for each other. It took them time to get back to each other and they needed that time to figure out what future they wanted and if they were together or not. The minute Blair walked back into Denny’s life he showed up for her time and time again and he loved her how he promised he would all those years ago. They were always each other’s soulmates even with the few bumps thrown in between.

Can’t wait for Colt and Whit’s story next!

Thank you publishers and netgalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest feedback

The second chance romance in this was written so well. It was emotional in so many parts. The past flashbacks was a really great way to see their friendship when they were younger.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Change of Hart by Bailey Hannah (Wells Ranch #3)

I was completely swept away by this one: Denver “Denny” Wells and Blair Hart are absolutely my favorite couple in the series (and I’ve loved all the Harts so far)! The chemistry between them is real and raw, with a second‑chance romance that hits hard and stays with you. Their childhood‑friends‑to‑lovers arc is beautifully woven through a dual timeline, and you feel every ounce of their pain, hope, and reunion.

What really gutted me (in the best way) was how Bailey Hannah tackled heavy themes like dementia, mental health, and grief, without overshadowing the romance, but rather strengthening it. The emotional highs and lows had me laughing, crying, and cheering them on.

Why it’s 5 stars:
💕 Deep, earned connection: you feel why Denny and Blair belong together from childhood to today
🎯 Perfect blend of heart and heat, steamy scenes balanced with emotional substance that keep you turning pages
🌟 Rich series world: recurring characters from Wells Ranch bring that cozy, family‑town vibe you can’t help but love

I devoured this in one sitting and kept smiling long after the last page. I already can’t wait for the next Wells Ranch book, bring on Colt & Whitney’s story!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book! It is the third installment of Wells Ranch. I loved the first two and had high hopes going into this read. Bailey Hannah did not disappoint! I don’t normally like second chance romance, but this one was like no other. There was no miscommunication or third act breakup. The mmc was dedicated to winning the fmc back. The spice was *chefs kiss* one of those scenes where you look around to see if anyone else can guess what is happening in your scene. Can’t wait to read more.

Change of Heart follows Bailey as she returns to her small hometown after being away for fourteen years to support her family in light of her mother’s recent advanced dementia diagnosis. Almost immediately, she runs into her ex, Denver, the former love of her life whom she began dating at thirteen. Their relationship ended in a painful breakup at eighteen when Denver failed to show up for Bailey during a critical moment.

This story unfolds in a dual timeline, revealing their young love alongside Bailey’s return to Wells Canyon, where Denver makes it clear that he wants her back and is willing to do anything to prove himself to her. As Bailey navigates her mother’s life-altering diagnosis and the overwhelming responsibilities within her family, Denver’s persistent pursuit forces her to confront how thinly she has been stretched. Ultimately, Denver demonstrates that he can be there for her, becoming someone she can trust and lean on.

My favorite aspect of any romance novel is the banter, and this book delivered plenty of flirtatious back-and-forth as Denver attempts to win Bailey back. There are many moments where Bailey nearly gives in to his charm before stopping herself, which only motivates Denver to try harder. I appreciated how the story allowed Bailey the time to work through the unresolved issues from their past before fully opening her heart to him again. The clear expression of intent between them was refreshing to read, with no reliance on the miscommunication trope.

Overall, this was a worthwhile read for anyone who enjoys a redemption arc, strong character development, and subplots that meaningfully contribute to the central narrative.

what a fun read! perfect summer cowboy romance, and i loved that i didn't have to read the prior two books to understand what was going on in this novel! i definitely want to spend more time on wells ranch and will check out the other books soon :) thank you netgalley and the publisher for this earc!

First off, let me just say, this book hit me right in the feels with that second-chance romance. Blair and Denver's journey back to each other was just beautifully written. The mystery surrounding their initial breakup absolutely gripped me from page one. I was constantly guessing, trying to piece together what could have possibly torn them apart. And when the truth finally came out? Oh my goodness, I literally shed tears. Actual, real tears. It was such an emotional reveal, and it really underscored the depth of their history.

What I truly appreciated about Blair and Denver was their open communication. It felt so incredibly refreshing and authentic, especially given their history as childhood best friends. You could really feel that deep, comfortable bond between them, and it made their conversations, even the tough ones, feel so true to who they were. For those who enjoy a little spice, let me tell you, the scenes were definitely hot, but they were also woven with such tenderness and love that they felt incredibly sweet.

Now, for a couple of things that gave me pause. The reason for their past breakup, involving Blair's pregnancy and abortion, was handled in a way that, for me, highlighted a really tough emotional point. It wasn't the act itself that was the issue (her body=her choice), but the fact that Blair made such a monumental decision entirely on her own. When Denny uttered the words, "this affects both of us, and you already decided without us even talking about it?" my heart absolutely shattered for him. You could feel his pain and sense of exclusion so deeply. That, combined with how often other characters kept throwing Denver's past "playboy" history in his face, felt a bit unfair. It seemed irrelevant to the man he was in the present and didn't quite gel with his actual character as we saw it.

Despite those points, I genuinely enjoyed "Change of Hart." It's definitely a great addition to the Wells Ranch series, and I'm so glad I read it. However, "Seeing Red" still holds a special place in my heart as one of my all-time favorites!

If you're looking for a second-chance romance with a deep emotional core and a mystery that will keep you hooked, definitely pick this one up!

I read Alive and Wells as my first official foray into cowboy romance and enjoyed it a lot, so I was excited when I got the chance to read this. Before jumping into it, though, I should preface this review by saying I tend to be somewhat hard to please when it comes to books, as I'm one of those people who likes to try to guess the twists and to predict where a story will take me (particularly when it comes to romances). I also haven't read many stories in the friends to lovers category – I tend to be a grumpy x sunshine type of gal – so I wasn't sure if I'd gel with this, but was more than happy to give it a go.

Overall, I liked Change of Hart. My geriatric millennial self was pleased by all the nods to early 2000's culture, and I related to young Blair at several points. I got wistful thinking about my youth, remembering the giddy discomfort of first crushes (I was also told that I was 'weird' at that age, so we've also got that in common). The scene with Denver and his mom talking about his future with Blair was emotional, as were several other points in this book. I tend to not like crying, so when I saw all the reviews about people crying several times while reading this, I buckled up and started building my protective cry barrier... and Bailey Hannah still got me misty-eyed a couple times.

Perhaps what sticks with me the most, however, was the big moment, which I'm not going to give away here. I was looking for clues and analyzing seemingly every detail to figure out what broke them up to begin with, and I was pretty convinced I knew early on. I was wrong, and I'm glad I was, because if there's one thing I don't like it's when stories are too predictable. The event was powerfully written and handled and got me thinking for the rest of the day, which is a meaningful accomplishment. I should probably also mention, I read this book before Seeing Red (don't ask me why, I don't even know), so if there were hints before now I was ignorant of them at the time.

As for the cons, I'm afraid I was a bit disappointed by the crawl scene, as that moment didn't feel very organic. When she told him to crawl, I was thinking we were going to explore a female dominant/male submissive dynamic that just hadn't been mentioned up to that point, which would have been interesting, but that didn't really happen. She called him a "good boy" (which appears again later on), and that was good, but that's also essentially where it ended. There wasn't much of a power exchange, as it switched back to him being more dominant right after. Subsequently, I feel like there was a good opportunity to explore that theme, (which I wanted to see, as I like watching gender norms get flipped and deconstructed in heavily patriarchal social settings) but it didn't go anywhere. For me, that made the moment less provocative.

I also got rather agitated not finding out why they broke up until well past the 60% mark. I appreciate that this, combined with the dual timeline, meant I didn't have to read through a typical miscommunication based 3rd act breakup, but nonetheless I started to feel impatient given that they were already basically a couple again by the time it was explained.

This last point is probably going to be pretty unpopular, but I've got to say it: I think the ice cream theme was kind of overdone. Since it featured quite a bit in the book promotion on social media, I knew about it before reading, so when ice cream significantly appeared in the first childhood memory, I thought 'Oh, there's history with this. That's cute.' But after the third ice cream reference, it sort of lost its sparkle for me (I think Denver explicitly references ice cream maybe four or five times through dialogue, but I didn't count).

But on the whole, I think the story was meaningful, sweet and had a lot of heart (no pun intended), and I greatly appreciated the grace and humanity in Hannah's narrative. I also liked the forget-me-nots, those were a nice touch. I'd give this one about 3.5/5 stars.