4.5 ⭐️ | 2.5 🌶️ | 4 🎧

Although I was late to the Greatest Love series party, I couldn’t have asked for a better couple to wrap things up. Jamieso is quite possibly my favorite MMC created by Hannah Cowan. Their Greatest Strength has a heartwarming romance between two people with undeniable chemistry, witty banter, and swoon-worthy moments that made me giddy.

Blakely Monroe is struggling to make ends meet and care for her younger brother, Nate. While on a walk, she comes across a large, beautiful home with an open front door. Her conscience won’t let her walk away, and she can’t help but go inside. While there, she has the bright idea to take something for Nate. Whoever lives there clearly has enough and won’t miss what she takes, right? Enter Jamieson (Jamie) Bateman. He is a star football player for the BC Pythons and the owner of said home. When Jamie is asked to help his team by finding a fake wife and drumming up some drama to spark sales, who better to ask than the beautiful bandit he can’t seem to stop running into?

Blakely and Jamie were perfect, and I adored everything about their story. Blakely is a bit sassy, a lot guarded, very independent, and fiercely protective of those she loves. She’s used to doing things on her own and never allows anyone to get too close. Blakely is such a relatable character, and I loved seeing her learn to trust and be vulnerable with Jamie. I couldn’t get enough of Jamie. He is so incredibly sweet and has a huge heart. Jamie was down bad for Blakely and would do anything to make her feel safe and happy. There is nothing better than a possessive golden retriever king. These characters really pulled on my heartstrings. I loved all of the sweet bonds: Blakely + Nate, Jamie + Nate, and The Batemans + Blakely.

I love this series and I’m sad to see it end, but I can’t wait for what comes next from Hannah Cowan.

Narration:
Amy Hall and Alex Kydd did a wonderful job with this dual-narrated audiobook. They nailed these characters and brought them to life in the best way. Amy and Alex captured all things Blakely and Jamie, and made me feel every single emotion elicited by their sizzling slow-burn romance. Their performances made me feel even more connected to the characters, and made it impossible for me to put this book down.

This is the final in the Greatest Love series and what better way to end such a great series than with Blakely Monroe & Jamieson Bateman's story! I mean who doesn't fall in love with the woman who breaks into your house? Only Jamieson? Nah he cant be the only one 🤣 Anyways I was lucky enough to get the audio for this one, the narrators knocked this one out of the park! Narrators are Amy Hall + Alex Kydd! Big props for them slaying this one 💚 The way that he fell first and hard was like 🫠🫠🫠🫠 We definitely get to see a different side of Jamie since in the previous books we see goofy silly Jamie but for his book we get to see the teammate, the hardworker, the guy that shows up for his friends and family. We also got to see a man that was a puddle to his grumpy girl Blakely. All he wants to do is treat her like the queen she is and show her that she deserves the world 💚 Blakely definitely didn't have the greatest upbringing and taking on the role of provider for her brother Nate wasn't what a normal sister expects but she will do anything in order to get him the dreams that he wants. 💚

Why you should pick this one up!

🏈 Engagement of convenience/marriage of convenience
👩‍🍳 Single guardian
🏈 He falls first and harder
👩‍🍳 Found family
🏈 She walks in on him in the shower
👩‍🍳 Forced proximity
🏈 Slow burn
👩‍🍳 Reverse grumpy sunshine
🏈 Mutual hair washing
👩‍🍳 We’ll make it fit

Their Greatest Strength by Hannah Cowan is the fifth and final book in the Greatest Love series. Although the plot of the story was unrealistic, the fake marriage trope was fun and the main characters were all worth rooting for.

It was so bittersweet saying goodbye (hopefully not forever) to the Swift Hat-trick Trilogy clan. Getting to see not only the OGs love stories but also their children’s play out was such a heartwarming journey. Ending off with Jamie Bateman’s story was perfect.

Alex & Amy did an incredible job as Jamie & Blakely. They really embodied the characters and they played the banter, the emotional moments and hotter ones so wonderfully. Highly recommend going the audio route for this book and series in general, they’re all great!

Jamie really was his mother’s son. He shared Gracie’s generous heart, charm and determination. He loved loudly and was exactly who Blakely and Nate deserved. Blakely may have appeared closed off and had a prickly exterior but after everything she went through it was completely understandable. Everything she did, she did for Nate and I loved their relationship so much. Seeing them welcomed into the Bateman family was so beautiful as was the way they thrived under Jamie’s support.

I really enjoyed getting to spend time with this family one more time and I can’t wait to see where Hannah takes us in the future. Thank you so much to Hannah & Tantor Audio for the ALC 🤍

4.5 ⭐️ rounded up. I adored Blakely so much and loved her interest in cooking (as it is something I easily identify with). [Also loved the extended epilogue!] I absolutely love that Jamie fell first and fell hard, he did such a great job of giving her space but also safety and room to process.
This is the first book in the Greatest Love series I’ve read (though I own a book box version of book 1). This one just made me excited to read the rest of the series and see each of the friends as they fall in love.
Thank you Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for an advance audiobook of this story. All opinions are my own.

I cannot believe the series is finished!! I have loved this world so much and this was the best way to finish it. I loved the dynamic between the two so much and their banter was top notch! The narrators were perfect for the two. Alex really brought out the fun and playful side of Jamie!

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

♡ Marriage of convenience
♡ He falls first
♡ Single guardian
♡ Sports star
♡ Forced proximity
♡ Found family
♡ "My wife"

💕 Blakey & Jamie
📍 Canada

🎧 - 12hrs 1m
🔊 - Alex Kydd & Amy Hall
(Really enjoyed the narration!)

Thoughts:
This was an enjoyable marriage of convenience romance between a CFL football star and a single guardian down on her luck. Their meeting is a unique one for sure, albeit a tad far-fetched to me. (She enters his home, assuming it had been robbed, then contemplates taking something for herself), and he takes no issue with that and falls for her straight away? In general, I also struggle with the marriage of convenience trope in a contemporary setting and how unrealistic it can feel.

That being said, Blakey's devotion to her brother was so lovely, and the way Jamie took him under his wing with his love for sport was very sweet. I haven't read the other books in this series, but I really enjoyed how the previous characters added to the story and the found family dynamic overall.

Though I had some issues with how unrealistic the plot felt at times, the story still kept me engaged, and the audio narration was enjoyable.

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Actual rating: 3.5 ⭐

I didn’t enjoy this as much as I’d hoped.

My lower rating is partly due to the fact that I listened to the audiobook, and audiobooks rarely hold my full attention. However, beyond that, there were aspects of the story that just didn’t work for me.

My biggest issue was how unrealistic the plot felt from the very beginning. I understand that this is fiction, but there still needs to be some balance. Additionally, I struggled with the male narrator’s voice—it irritated me, and at times, I found him difficult to understand, especially as someone whose first language isn’t English.

Another downside, which is purely personal preference, was the level of spice. It felt like not every spicy scene was necessary, and some could have been cut without affecting the story.

That being said, I did enjoy the side characters and the found family dynamic. The writing style was also quite good. While this book won’t be making it onto my favorites list, I still plan to continue the series.

Overall, an okay read, but nothing special.

Their Greatest Strength is the final book in the Greatest Love Series and its such a bittersweet feeling to say bye to this universe. I have read all the books ever written by Hannah and I each one just keeps getting better.

This book revolves around Jamie who is always shadowed by the Legacy Family he comes from but in reality has such a lively and golden retriever personality.

Blakely had to grew up early because when her mom left her, she had to be the guardian to her younger brother. All she wants to do is work hard to give her brother everything he deserves.

Jamie has to get married to someone- maybe a fan just so that gossip mill starts and the tickets of his team's matches can be sold. What he doesn't know is a not-so-meet-cute with Blakely in his own house where she enters as a not so bandit. The deal is simple, she will get engaged and then married to him and he will provide a home to her and his brother.

This book was filed with crazy good banter, heartwarming moments between Jamie & his mom & Nathan with Blakeley & Jamie and oh god THE STEAM!!!!!

The chemistry was there from the very beginning but I enjoyed how it took time for them to explore it fully.

I WILL HIGHLY THIS BOOK TO EVERYONE!!

the audiobook just brought so many emotions with the way it was narrated.

3 Stars I can’t believe Hannah Cowan’s Greatest Love series is over! But I was so excited to get an advanced audio copy to listen to!

CFL star wide receiver Jameson “Jamie” Bateman can’t believe it when the owner of the Vancouver Pythons says he needs Jamie to get married to boost ticket sales. He can’t believe it almost as much as he can’t believe the boldness of the woman who broke into his house and attempted to steal from him. Luckily for Jamie, this bandit is the perfect person to pose as his wife. Blakely is strong and sassy, and not easily swayed by his celebrity status. Blakely is extremely guarded and very protective of her younger brother, Nate, who she’s raised since their mother abandoned them. The more time she and Jamie spend together, the more their fake marriage begins to feel very real. With the clock ticking down on their marriage, will Jamie be able to break down her walls and convince her to stay forever?

I’ve ready a ton of marriage of convenience romances, but I have to say, Their Greatest Strength wasn’t as predictable as other romances have been. I wasn’t quite sure how their relationship would unfold and it was an enjoyable ride. Jamie is such a golden retriever and down bad for Blakely. My absolute favorite part of this book was the relationship Jamie built with Nate, who really needed that older brother presence in addition to the support Blakely had offered him.

Thank you Hannah Cowan and Tantor Media for the ALC! Their Greatest Strength releases tomorrow!

This was so cute. I love a sassy fmc and a golden retriever mmc. Jamie was so sweet and thoughtful while also being incredibly funny. Blakely is such a sassy grumpy queen and I love her black cat energy. The characters are everything in this series

Following Blakely, the strong yet caring female protagonist, who would do anything for her loved ones, we see her enter into a marriage  of convenience to improve her and her brother's lives.

Then there's Jamie, the incredibly handsome and caring male protagonist, a devoted family man. Blakely unexpectedly finds herself at his house, and it seems he falls for her instantly.

This marriage of convenience is heartwarming, particularly because of Jamie's care for Blakely and her brother.  It's clear he falls for her first, and it's beautifully depicted.

This was my first book in the series, and while I understand it's the fifth, I found it very easy to follow.  It certainly makes me want to read the others.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher of *Their Greatest Strength* for the opportunity to read this wonderful advance review copy.

Well that was spiiicccyyyyyy……..

Typically I hate diving into a series without reading the first book in the series…. & book five at that! But honestly, the book works well as a standalone.

Forced marriage trope? Found family trope? Athlete trope? Yes. Yes. & Yes. I was in love with Jamison from start to end. He constantly provided reassurance for Blakely and he always saw the good within her and pushed her to be the best that she could be.

“As my wife, you’ll pay for nothing”……. Ohhhhhh loved it! Perfect mix of humor, angst, and heat—100% worth it!

Thank you to Hannah Cowan, RBmedia and NetGalley for the ARC!

Blakely is a character I feel that a lot of us who have ever struggled financially in life can relate with. We will do whatever it takes to make sure the ones we love are still taken care of. Jamie is a man who knows what he wants and goes after it. After being told he had to marry someone, Jamie is not sure who that somone might be.....until his encounter with Blakely. They definitely met in an unconventional way, that neither of them will ever forget. Now, I came into this series starting with this book and honestly am mad at myself for not having read the rest already. If the other books are as good as this one, I won't be let down. I also thought the narrators did an amazing job with this audiobook and they definitely had some solid content and story line to follow along with. 10/10 loved this book.

Huge thanks to NetGalley and RBMedia for letting me check out this book early! I listened to the audiobook, and wow—I absolutely loved it. The cast was amazing and really made Jamie and Blakely feel so real.

Hannah’s storytelling is top-tier. She completely pulled me in, and I adored watching Jamison patiently break down Blakely’s walls, proving to her that love is real. He’s got total golden retriever energy, while she’s the skeptical grump—such a fun dynamic! I also loved how fiercely protective she was of her little brother, doing everything she could to take care of him.

And Jamie? Ugh, the way he just stepped in and took care of both of them without hesitation—major swoon. And then there’s Nate, the cutest, most starry-eyed little brother ever. He was just so sweet and full of joy, even after everything they’d been through.

I couldn’t stop listening to this one and flew through it so fast. I laughed out loud so many times! It had the perfect mix of humor, heart, just the right amount of spice, and a touch of angst to keep things interesting. Such a great read!

4⭐️
I have never read a Hannah Cowan book but I saw this and decided to request because it seemed interesting! I know it's the last book in the series but I had no issue diving start into this world which I really appreciated and I read it as a standalone. The narrators did a great job bringing this world to life and I loved how the marriage of convenience was brought into the plot. The tension in this was so so good and had me gripped to listening!! Jamieson fell for Blakely immediately and it was so cute seeing him give her all the love that she deserved and more!! He is fiercely protective of those he loves and made me such a great MMC. Blakely added so much humor to this as she is sass personified. Seeing her learn to bring her walls down and let people help her reminded me that we can always ask for help when we did it and having community is truly one too the best things in the world! This was such a cute read!!

Thank you to Tantor Audio for the ALC!! 💖

Let me just start by saying I didn't realize that this was part of a series, but i don't feel like I lost out on anything but reading this one first. I will be going back and reading from book 1 immediately. I really enjoyed this book. I absolutely adored Jamie and Blakely. They were such a cute and loving couple it made my heart happy. What started as a marriage for the good of the football team turned into a beautiful and amazing love story. I love a male character who loves open and freely, not caring what others think of his pronounced heart. I think that having characters like this is a great way to show men who are like this irl have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of or hide. I can relate to Blakely. She had a really rough childhood. Through it all though her only goal was to take care of her brother to the absolute best of her ability. Through a very nontraditional meet cute, Jamie and Blakely meet and that's it for Jamie. So, he persues what he wants. He works to break down the immense walls that Blakely has built and doesn't let up, but he does it in the most respectful and caring way. The way he wholly embraces her and Nate was beautiful. When she finally gives in and lets Jamie in and close, she sees that she does deserve good things even if she didn't always think so. It was a well done story about caring, sharing hopes and aspirations, leaning on others for support through everything, and the importance that family can make even if they are not blood. Overall this was a fantastic book and I adored it!

𝒯𝒽𝑒𝒾𝓇 𝒢𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓉𝑒𝓈𝓉 𝒮𝓉𝓇𝑒𝓃𝑔𝓉𝒽 (𝔾𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕤𝕥 𝕃𝕠𝕧𝕖 𝟝) by Hannah Cowan

Dear Hannah,

Here we are. It’s an end of an era. 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕤𝕥 𝕃𝕠𝕧𝕖 series has come to a close (although I have a sneaky suspicion that this isn’t that last we will see of this universe) and what a way to end it - let’s see if I can get through my review without tears…

I can see why Jamie and Blakely are your favourites. They consumed me in a way that NoahTiny did and that its saying a lot. I think I am finally going to put it in writing and say they are now sharing the top spot for my favourite HC couple.

Blakely is such a strong character. She has fought so hard for so long and seeing her trust Jamie enough with not only herself but with Nate was just wonderful. She really did need a safe place to land. I adored how she slowly allowed the Hutton/Bateman women into her life and found friendships and family she didn’t know she needed.

As for Jamie….Hannah, you weren’t wrong when you said he is THE golden retrievers of all golden retriever men. He channels all the sunshine he got from Gracie coupled with the overprotective nature he got from Tyler and was just *𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙛 𝙠𝙞𝙨𝙨* How he gave Blakely space but also consistently showed up for her in ways that enabled her to trust him. How his care extended to not only her but to Nate. He may have been the definition of he falls first and harder but the patience of this man will know no bounds.

Pretty Boy and Bandit were made for each other. Their chemistry was palpable and I loved every moment that they shared together. [Alex Kydd and Amy Hall did an incredible job bringing them to life on audio]

Hannah, your writing over the course of this series has hit new heights. Your character development and ability to intertwine this giant beautiful extended family across books is just perfection.
I will never be over this series. I am in awe of you and your words - PROUD doesn’t do it justice. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to be apart of this journey with you. A simple 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮 isn’t enough to convey what it means.

Honourable Mentions
🫧Noah Hutton [every single moment inc him in pink!!!] not to quote you or anything but “𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯. 𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘨𝘶𝘵.”
🫧Nate for being Nate. I am curious to see where his story ends and I loved how he folded when Jamie said they’re family and that he wasn’t going anywhere
🫧Tyler’s dad moments - he really is a softy. I felt that hug in my bones
🫧Kitchens, Showers, and front seats [IYKYK]
🫧All of the Hutton / White / Bateman family moments - I will never be over them

💍engagement / marriage of convenience
⭐️single guardian
🏈he falls first and harder
💗found family
🚿she walks in on him in the shower
🎮forced proximity
🔥slow burn
👩‍🍳grumpy x sunshine
🏡mutual hair washing
♥️we’ll make it fit

p.s. I didn’t make it without tears…

Me 🤝🏾 Hannah’s Books

The ending of this series is seriously bittersweet, but this was such a perfect conclusion. I’m always obsessed with everything Hannah writes, but this series holds such a special place in my heart.
Jamieson Bateman, the man that you are! When I say I LOVE THIS MAN, I mean it with every ounce of my being. And Blakely she’s hilarious and hands down the best girl. Her ability to give Jamie a run for his money had me dying 😂 She had him wrapped around her finger, and I loved every moment of it.
The perfect ending to an unforgettable series 💚

Their Greatest Strength includes:
- Fake it ‘til you make it (AKA marriage of convenience)
- Forced proximity (we love this trope!)
- Slow burn (definitely worth the wait)
- Single parent vibes (she’s his guardian)
- My. Wife. (always an iconic moment)
- Found family (is it a hannah book if it doesn’t have this)

Big fan of this one! What a wonderful way to round of the end of this series. I would recommend this author to any of my friends and look forward to seeing what happens next! I will suggest any new book of hers to my friends