This was an incredibly cute spring read!! I absolutely loved the vibes and romance, cannot wait to spread the word!!

3.5 stars

This was quite a sweet romance, that takes place between former best friends a small town in Arkansas. The title and cover made me worried that I might have signed up for a cloyingly sweet romance, but the small town where it takes place is full of sassy characters and the novel has a bit of edge, which I enjoyed. The main character owns a bait and tackle shop and the climactic stuff takes place around a fishing competition, which adds a note of whimsy to the whole thing. I found myself rooting for the characters, though there was a bit of insta-love that seemed a little bit questionable to me at first.

Overall, this was a cute romantic comedy with more quirks than you might think! I'd recommend it, especially if you like a small town setting.

Thank you to Harper Audio Adult for the advance listening copy for an unbiased review.

Cute, quick read, perfect for spring time. I like the main characters, but for a second chance at getting their happily ever after, I was missing the romance and the tension. I know they loved each other when they were younger because of the flashbacks, but I think the romance didn't have the time to develop and shine the way it should have.

Spring Fling by Annie England Noblin is a small town, friends to lovers, slow burn romance. Narration for this audiobook was performed by Amanda Stribling.

Ben returns to Clay Creek to sell his family home prior to taking his dream job, with hopes of getting out of town as quickly as possible as to not drudge up old memories. Mylie, his childhood best friend, still lives next door with her Granny and little sister Cassie, and their connection is stronger than ever. I thought this book had a lot of cute and charming elements and I really loved seeing the relationship progress between Ben and Mylie. However, it was overall just too disjointed of a story for me. There were too many side plots that did not need to be told, I would have rather had the author dig more in to characters themselves. I did enjoy the performance by the narrator.

Thank you to NetGalley, HarperAudio Adult, and the author for this audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Annie England Noblin’s Spring Fling audiobook is a delightful escape, perfectly capturing the magic of first love revisited against the charming backdrop of small-town Arkansas. Noblin delivers a cozy and witty friends-to-lovers romance that fans of Jill Shalvis and Sarah Adams will undoubtedly adore.

The story centers around Mylie, a strong and independent woman thriving in her hometown of Clay Creek, and Ben, her childhood best friend who returns after years away in Chicago to settle his family's estate. Noblin expertly weaves together the familiar comfort of small-town life with the undeniable pull of unresolved feelings as Mylie and Ben reconnect amidst the buzz of a local fishing tournament.

The audiobook format truly brings the characters and setting to life. The narration captures Noblin's signature wit and the warmth of Clay Creek, making it easy to get swept up in Mylie and Ben's journey. While their initial intentions are a casual "fling," their deep-rooted connection proves difficult to ignore, forcing them to confront their contrasting lifestyles and the possibility of a future together.

Spring Fling is more than just a sweet romance; it's a heartwarming story about community, family, and the unexpected ways life can bring you back to where you belong. If you're looking for a charming, funny, and slightly spicy audiobook to brighten your day, Spring Fling is a perfect catch.

This was a cute 2nd chance romance. I loved the flip between Mylie & Ben's high school years and present day. The small town, fishing, little sister and grandma really added charm. Narrator did a great job.

I received this as an arc in audiobook format and it was really cute! I thought it was a light, cute, summer time vibe romance that had pleasant characters and a nice storyline. “Spring Fling” is a book that makes you appreciate small town vibes for sure, focusing on the humor of small town drama and the power of elders, and with elements of small town drama. There wasn’t anything that stood out to me as unforgettable, but I love that female main character Mylie was confident in who she was, and even though she learned a lesson in flexibility, she never had to part with her love for her small home town. The audiobook was really well done and I liked Mylie’s voice actor a lot!

I love second chance and small town romance, however this felt very flat. The Mylie and Ben never really felt like they had any chemistry. Two people that should have been in love with the other since they were kids and it barely felt like they were friends.

The narrator did a great job, but she does remind me on Southern Fried True Crime host, so I kept waiting for this to turn into a thriller or mystery.

Unfortunately, I will forget everything about this book about 2 days.

A feel good, small town romance. Wasn’t amazing but wasn’t bad either, an easy and cozy read. The pacing was good but the switching of perspectives was odd and not consistent throughout the book.

Thank you so much to Harper Audio for the ALC of Spring Fling!

This was an adorable friends to lovers romcom set in a small Arkansas town. There's a sassy, moonshine-drinking grandma, a sweet little sister and a loyal best friend. The FMC has her own business and she's just living life helping her grandma raise her little sister. And then an old friend comes back to town and there's a shift. There was just the right amount of tension. It was slow burn, but the timing was perfect. We're never quite sure how and if Miley and Ben's lives will be able to intertwine to make a relationship work. And then there's the disgruntled employee Miley had to fire and he's not making anything easy. The narrator was great! She gave a distinct voice and personality to all of the characters. I really enjoyed this one!

Spring Fling was a cute story about Mylie and Ben, childhood friends who unexpectedly have the chance to get reacquainted with each other in adulthood. Typically the friends-to-lovers and will-they-won't-they tropes aren't my favorite, but I found this story to be very satisfying. I really enjoyed getting to know all the townspeople, their personalities and their roles within the community. I also loved that Mylie was a strong businesswoman who was successful on her own, didn't need someone to sweep her off her feet, and spoke her mind.

This book was a cute small-town romance, but it is not one that will stick with me. I liked the main character, Mylie. She a strong female character that knows how to handle her business and take care of the people around her. Unfortunately, the romance between her and Ben was just not there for me. As high school best friends, the book depended a lot on that past relationship even though we didn't get to see very much of it. After ten years of not seeing each other and hardly talking, their relationship seemed purely physical, and even that didn't have much chemistry. Though I liked how the author ended the book, Mylie and Ben's relationship didn't seem like one that would last.

I really enjoyed Mylie's relationship with her sister, Cassie, and I liked the touch of drama thrown into the story. Mylie and Ben both had great backstories, though we didn't get to see the effects of those backstories on the characters as much as I would have liked. Both MCs could have been fleshed out more.

The narration was good, though the book is dual POV but only one narrator. I don't necessarily have a problem with that, but dual narrators seems to be the norm for the genre these days, so it just threw me off a bit at first.

Overall, it was cute but forgettable.

3.75/5 ⭐️

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Audio for this ALC in exchange for an honest review.

Overall the story was a cute small town romance that was giving hallmark with a little more spice! I enjoyed the plot points and all the side characters. There were some funny chaotic moments and granny had me laughing out loud. I listened to the whole book in one day’s time.

Tropes:
• Second Chance
• Friends to lovers
• Slow Burn
• Small town

Audiobook- The accents were on point. I personally prefer duet style but this was good for one narrator doing both male and female characters.

2.75*
This book was not for me. I feel like we were missing so much background information and were just supposed to trust that they had this young love that was different and meant to be.

I did not like MMC, he was a cocky and too good for small town life. He literally comments to a girl he knew in high school that he assumed she’d go on to do more with her life then “just” be a waitress, without knowing anything about her or her life.

The FMC was better, taking on a maternal role for her younger sister and being involved with the local community, but I did not sense any chemistry between them.

I also felt like it was too rushed, there was little animosity between them, even though it was set up like there would be, but they just jump right back in like nothing had changed in the last 10 years.

This was satisfyingly as advertised. Mylie knows where she belongs and kept her heart protected for as long as possible. Ben had to go away to understand what it was he was chasing (and losing). The small town setting worked for me. The fishing competition was a fun way to bring all the conflict to a head and the supporting characters served their purpose. Granny was my favorite character, adding both legit and humor in equal parts as sage advice and counsel. The touch of spice worked well and I enjoyed it.

Spring Fling is a small town romance following Miley and Ben, childhood best friends after his return to the town 10 years later to clear out his late grandfathers home to prepare to sell it. Despite the time that's passed between them, Miley and Ben quickly resume their friendship and take the opportunity to explore their relationship the way they wished they had ten years prior.

Their romance didn't have the time to develop the way it could have which left me wanting more out of it. It was cute and quick but it could have had more meat to make it so much better! I think the side characters and subplots overshadowed the romance not that I didn't ADORE Miley's Grandma. In fact, I might have been more into the relationship between Miley's Grandma and Moose but none the less the book was really about Miley and Ben. Again, it wasn't a bad read and made for a great little romantic audio.

This was such a sweet book! The history and chemistry between the MC's really draws you in. I found myself waiting on the edge of my seat for them to finally catch up to what I knew was inevitable. I would definitely recommend this sweet romance to anyone who loves a good small town love story.

I listened to the audiobook version of it and the narrator did a fantastic job differentiating the characters. I typically prefer to listen to graphic novels, or duet style books, as my brain fails to keep up with singular narrators- but this one was amazing! I had no issues keeping up with the characters.

I received an ALC of this book in exchange for an honest review, and I'm grateful for it. These thoughts and opinions are my own.

🌸💞 Book Rec Alert! 💞🌸
If you love:
🏡 small-town charm
🔥 slow-burn tension
👫 friends-to-lovers feels
☀️ fresh starts
…Spring Fling by Annie England Noblin is your new fave.

📖 “As fresh and irresistible as the first warm day of the season.” – Book Riot
And YES. It totally is. 🌷💕

You might already know Annie from:
🐶 Christmas at Corgi Cove — aka the Hallmark movie of your dreams 🎄✨
or
🐴 Christmas in Blue Dog Valley — with iconic animals like:
👑 Alice the cape-wearing alpaca
🐾 Kevin, the worst (but most lovable) sheepdog
🐈‍⬛ Airport, the stray cat from baggage claim
…yes, you read that right 😆

But Spring Fling is ALL about that warm weather glow up 🌼
📚 Cozy + romantic
👀 So much chemistry
💬 Small town gossip
💘 And a love story that feels like coming home

🎬 Perfect for fans of:
🤍 Emily Henry
🍓 Gilmore Girls vibes
🌞 That first warm, breezy afternoon

📚💫 Add this to your spring TBR ASAP — it’s giving butterflies. 🦋

I enjoyed this book! It was a sweet small town romance. I enjoyed getting to know all the characters and the book was cosy.

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon and Harper Voyager, HarperAudio Adult and Annie England Noblin for giving me an advanced listener’s copy and advanced reader’s copy of this book!

High school romance to new romance after a decade or so. This was a very boring read. I wasn't invested in this book at all. There was nothing that made me keep reading. It was an easy read but a very mediocre book.