Prue and Milo truly have my heart. This book ruined men in the best way.

I think it’s impossible for Hannah to write a book I don’t love and this one may have dethroned Out On a Limb from the top spot.

What a gorgeous, sentimental, lyrical, sweet and incredibly sexy story.

I normally adoreeeee Hannah Bonam-Young's books and I'm a little sad I didn't enjoy this more! I enjoyed the small town vibes, family dynamics, and the FMC's story and past. The book was very atmospheric and I really enjoyed the first half.

Somewhere along the way I slowly lost interest and struggled to stay engaged with the characters and world. I wonder if this was partially right book, wrong time? However, I will say that there was some pacing with the romance that I felt off about that contributed to my rating being lower.

This wasn’t my favorite book from the author but still a memorable one. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for gifting me this arc.

The way Hannah Bonam-Young make her characters and their lives feel so real, and most of the time messy, makes the connections and romances that happen so much more special. Milo and Prue are both in the middle of crazy journeys and the way they come together is beautiful and sexy as hell.

I’ve loved every book by her but this one TAKES the cake.
Yup yup yup and I will b buying a physical copy

This was an easy, big-hearted, he falls first and hard, dual POV, small town Ontario romance between a virgin poet caring for her mother who has Alzheimer's and a bisexual playboy who has come to help his brother open a new brewery business and has never settled in one place for long. While this wasn't my fav by Canadian author Hannah Bonam-Young, it still had tons of heart, lots of cozy Stars Hollow vibes and is perfect for fans of authors like BK Borison and Julie Olivia. I'm excited for the other Kablukov siblings' stories next. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

CW: domestic abuse of minors

This was a bit of a miss for me, the latest 2 books from this author have been disappointments to me which makes me sad cos Out on a Limb is one of my top romances of all time!!

This was just boring with not a lot of plot and was insta-lovey which I’m not a fan of. Found the FMC to be a bit flat and the MMC was annoying.

Spice was decent.

This was STUNNING. So much yearning that my little black heart was eating it up. Love everything by Hannah and this was just a gorgeous story. Can’t wait to read more by her.

What was this? Why was the hero a bisexual slut, like that’s supposed to be appealing to a woman? I can’t for the life of me think of one thing I enjoyed about this book. Sorry.

I love HBY, but this was a miss for me. This was very insta-love. Prue and Milo’s relationship had no depth, just sex. The continual mentions of how much sex Milo had (200+ partners!) was gross, especially when Prue was a virgin. I thought at times Milo was too pushy (like when he wants to kiss her, she says no, and he says he knows she wants it).

A lot of this book revolves around trauma. Prue’s mom has Alzheimer’s and she is one of her caretakers. I have mixed feelings how some romance are portraying this recently. And Milo comes from an abusive family. I didn’t love how that was addressed either.

Maybe this will be a better fit for other readers! I am interested in Nadia and Aleks though! Second chance is more up my alley.

Hannah Bonam-Young has done it again. A bi chaotic disaster MMC + a warm hug FMC, tattoos, CONSENT, sex lessons, small town, artist + poet!

People Pleasing up next, yes please!

I refuse to believe that the author of one of my favorite romances is the same person who wrote this. I thought over and over about how to write this review but I’m literally speechless about how much I hated this book from start to finish. I swear I’ve never read characters this bad 🫥

The mmc, Milo, doesn’t have a single thought that isn’t about sexualizing her from the very first time they met, plus he’s the most emotionally unavailable person I’ve ever seen. The fmc, Prudence, has zero personality and is just SO boring. They both act like they’re 15 at most and considering they’re supposed to be 25+ that just feels kind of pathetic to me. Their relationship is so bad I honestly don’t even wanna talk about it.

I really wanted to love this book bc I’m a sucker for small town romances but even trying REALLY hard I unfortunately didn’t even come close to liking it. Thanks NetGalley & Ballantine for the arc! 🤎

Hannah is so wonderful at creating dynamic characters that actually take the time to express what they feel. I feel like I know her characters personally, and I’m already looking forward to the next in the series!

The instant romance wasn’t my favorite, which is disappointing because I normally love anything Hannah writes but it just fell flat for me towards the end.

This was a sweet read that intertwined some heavier topics such as parental illness and past childhood trauma. Milo and his siblings were a great dynamic (would have loved to read more on them), but overall the insta love between Milo and Prue was simply okay…

eARC Netgalley

People Watching is a heartfelt, character-driven romance that beautifully balances emotional depth with charm and humor. The chemistry between the protagonists is magnetic, making their connection feel both authentic and deeply earned. Set against the charming backdrop of the Muskokas, the story gains an added layer of warmth and coziness that enhances every scene. Loved it!

#indigoemployee I loved this read!!! My favourite by this author so far, I was hooked from page one!! I love Milo so much, he’s my favourite of her love interests in all HBY books so far!

I was sadly disappointed with this book. I loved her other books so much. I gave them both 5 stars. This felt way too lusty and then suddenly turns to love? And then the added trauma of her mom PLUS her dad? It was too much. The author also made a character bisexual but there was so reason that had to do with the plot for him to be bisexual. It felt like pandering to make it feel inclusive without actually doing that.

This was such a cute and spicy read. It takes place near Muskoka and brings out all those small town vibes that you love. Milo and Prue’s story is incredibly sexy but also wholesome with how they get to know one another but also figure out what the other one wants. It is centred amongst some pretty heavy family themes but HBY handles that really well along with their love story. I think it was also a nice setup for more to take place in this little world. I want Aleks and Nadia’s story next! But I also wouldn’t mind a book for Nik and Sef’s beginning before they settled down in this small town.

This book felt like a soft, aching melody that I didn’t want to end. The author’s writing has such a gentle, lyrical quality that made every emotion vivid and raw. I loved how the romance unfolds with a slow burn and real vulnerability, especially in how they navigate their fears and desires without rushing. The themes of healing, stepping out of your comfort zone, and finding unexpected joy felt so authentic and heartfelt. The mix of sensuality and emotional depth in their connection kept me hooked, making this more than just a love story but a journey of two souls daring to grow. It’s a tender, sexy read that celebrates messy, imperfect love in the best way. I absolutely adored it.