4 ⭐️

After rating the first book a 3, I am happy I got this an as ARC to try. It was great! Super cute.

This story follows Sybil - a runaway bride from the first book. She runs into two of her ex fiancés while at a tropical resort. It had a fake dating trope, which had a different spin on it. It also had second chance romance, which I usually find a bit boring but was well done.

The audio on this was great. Super clear and great pace.

Thanks NetGalley for the ALC! I enjoyed the first book in this series, but wanted more of Sybil so I'm glad we got it! This was great to listen to and get more of Sybil's past to see how she got to her present self. Also loved the Hawaii setting, fake dating, & second chance romance!

I did not expect to love this audiobook so much! This is great for fans of Christina Lauren. Very cute and sweet and didn’t lean on using common tropes. I felt the narrator was well suited for the role and she sounded what I imagine Sybil would probably sound like if she were a real person.

Sybil is in Hawaii taking her honeymoon for the wedding that never happened. A year ago her heart was broken and her wedding canceled. And naturally her ex-fiancé is at the same resort! Did I say ex-finance? I mean TWO ex-fiancés. Not only is Jamie there, but also Sebastian. Sybil still has feelings for Jamie, and blurts out that she is there with her boyfriend. So Sebastian plays along. Then Jamie gets jealous.

Somewhere along the line there was Liam, her first boyfriend and ex-fiancé. So there is Jamie, Sebastian, and Liam. But what is the fourth ring in the title? More to come.

This is a miscommunication— second chance romance—fake dating- beach setting romance. Sybil is a likeable lead with good chemistry with Jamie. Her back story includes some heavier topics and need for therapy. I found the characters to be well rounded and the plot pacing was what I’d expect.

Although this is second in the series it definitely works as a stand alone. It is relatively lighthearted. It lacks the humor of a lot of beach romances but it is female centered and single POV. There are some spicy scenes in the 3rd act.

I was fortunately given an ALC of this audiobook from Hachette audio and NetGalley. I loved the audiobook narrator who had a great performance, particularly dramatic during Sybil’s breakdowns. Book to be published 6/24/25

This is the perfect summertime romance! Beaches, wine and second chance romance 🥰

I loved everything about Sybil! She was such a relatable character throughout the whole book! Even the side characters were written with so much charm! This book was just a feel good summer read! 🏖️☀️

Also, great performance by the narrator! I’ve never listened to a book narrated by Cherami Leigh, but she did a fantastic job!!

Thank you NetGallery and author, Hannah Brown, for letting me listen to this ARC!

ARC Review:
📖 Book: 3 stars ⭐️
🎧 Audiobook: 4 stars ⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for this audiobook ARC in exchange for an honest review! 🫶🏻

This was such a heartfelt summer read, with tropical vibes, a touch of drama, and themes of healing and second chances. I listened to the audiobook, and I have to say: the narrator did a phenomenal job. She really brought Sybil’s story to life and made everything feel more dynamic and real. If I had read it as an ebook, I’m not sure I would’ve felt the same connection, but the audio helped me stay engaged.

Story-wise, this was a good book that just didn’t fully connect with me personally. Still, I recognize the emotional depth and thoughtful themes. It explores some really intimate topics, and I did feel for Sybil. She’s trying to rebuild her life and figure out her future after a lot of emotional pain, and I appreciated watching that journey unfold. There were moments that made me reflect, and I cared about what happened to her.

That said, I didn’t feel fully invested in the story as a whole. It had a great premise — a woman confronting her past relationships during a trip to Hawaii — and it definitely kept me curious about how things would end. But at times, I found myself zoning out, like something just didn’t quite click for me. Still, the plot has strong appeal, and I think many readers who enjoy romantic comedies with emotional weight will really connect with it.

If you like:

-Second chances
-Hawaii settings
-Mental health rep
-Romantic comedy meets emotional healing
-Great summer reads
-Forgetting Sarah Marshall vibes

It wasn’t a personal favorite, but it’s still a meaningful, thoughtful, and beautiful story in its own way. And seriously — the cover? Absolutely stunning.

#The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain #NetGalley

This book is follows another one of the core four from Mistakes We Never Made. I was excited to get more of Sybil’s story after the setting of the first book heavily involved her. It was a fun summer read and I absolutely loved the narrator. The narrator did an incredible job making the audio interesting and flow with the text.

As I got into the story, I found the dual timelines hard to follow at first. I am not sure if it was an issue with it not being clear for audio, but I didn’t always catch the flashbacks which made me get confused. I also felt like there was as a lot going on in the story that maybe wasn’t necessary which caused me to lose interest or focus at times.

Otherwise, this was a fun read and I enjoyed getting Sybil’s story!

Thank you NetGalley and Hachette Audio for this advance copy!

I really liked this book. If you enjoy the withheld information trope then this is for you. There were a couple times I wanted to climb into the book and shake Sybil until she got her shit together.

Thank you to NetGalley, Hachette Audio, and the author for the opportunity to read and review this book.

“The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain” is the perfect summer escape and just so much fun! Sybil decides to redeem her honeymoon voucher and go on vacation a year after her almost wedding. She’s been engaged three times and none of those relationships have worked out. She runs into several of her exes while in Hawaii and she takes a trip down memory lane remembering what went wrong in these relationships. I enjoyed seeing Sybil’s character growth and the writing style was so engaging. The romance didn’t really build until the end for me.
The audio narrator really fit well with the story and the main character perspective. I recommend reading this in either book format or audiobook.

For those who love:
⛱️ Second-Chance Romance
⛱️ Forced Proximity
⛱️ Fake Dating
⛱️ Resort Setting
⛱️ Hawaii
⛱️ Female Friendships

Please check the content warnings on this one, friends! 🫶🏼

Many thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

4.5 ⭐️ Great beach read romcom! The fmc Sybil was lovable and easy to sympathise with and the dual timelines worked well within the story. Although I think I would have enjoyed reading a physical copy of the book, I have to say the narrator of the audiobook - Cherami Leigh - was outstanding! Cherami deserves specific mention as she captured the emotions, banter and voices of multiple characters impeccably.
Thank you to Netgalley and Hatchette Audio for the audiobook arc for review.

Cherami Leigh was the perfect choice to narrate, The Four Engagement Rings Of Sybil Rain. Just when I thought I couldn’t love this story more, I listened to it for a reread on audio. You really can’t go wrong with either option.

What a cute, summer beach read! It takes place at a tropical beach resort giving off all the fun, summer vibes. It’s lighthearted and cozy making it the perfect book to bring on your next vacation or even reading poolside. I love Hannah Brown’s writing style, it is beautiful, fresh and fun with just enough conflict to keep me turning the pages. The storyline had me interested right from the start. Sybil, a runaway bride runs into not one, but two of her ex-fiancés while at a tropical resort. Fake dating is one of my all time favorite tropes and brought so much humor and emotion to this story. I’m not usually a second chance romance girlie and definitely don’t love the miscommunication trope but I dunno, somehow it just worked with this one. Both main characters are likable and the character development was so well done. I am loving Hannah Brown’s books and can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.

First off, thank you to NetGalley, Forever and Hackett audio for the ARC audiobook!

This book made me realize how much I love a second chance romance! “The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain” had more depth than expected and I found my heart aching for Sybil more than once as she navigated seeing her ex-fiancés again, her insecurities, and past trauma. I listened to the audiobook (which was narrated so well!) and literally SCREAMED in frustration in my car multiple times when important moments between Sybil and her ex (I won’t spoil it and say which one) were thwarted. I also really loved the friendships of “the Core Four” because they added a really beautiful layer of friendship to the story beyond the romance. Truly such a great summer read!
Ultimately, this book made me want to do two things:
1) Get back to Maui STAT 🌺🌴
2) Read Hannah Brown’s other fiction 💖📖🌹
If you’re a romance reader, do yourself a favor and pick up this book for the summer!

This was a fun and cute 2nd chance romance with a lot of fun banter. Not much spice, and more focused around deeper and bigger issues. I got an advanced copy of the audio version this from NetGalley and I enjoyed the narration. There were a few subplots that I didn't really understand or get why they were there except to give more depth for the characters. It felt like a movie I've seen before, but it wasn't bad. A fast paced rom-com if you want something light.

Sweet and adorable rom-com that would be perfect for the Hallmark channel. Quick beach read that I think would be perfect for younger people on up. Has a lot of feel good vibes. The audiobook narration sounds very young so it feels like the intended audience is early 20’s. It stays in that lane very well. Nothing wrong with the book but there is a predictable quality to it.

The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain is a heartfelt, breezy rom-com with a strong emotional core. While a few parts of the story felt a little repetitive or slow, I still found myself rooting for Sybil and enjoying the second-chance romance and self-discovery themes. It’s a great summer listen! Light, funny, and with just enough emotional depth to keep you hooked.

Cherami Leigh’s narration was a standout. She brought Sybil’s voice to life with warmth and nuance, and her performance added charm and clarity to each character. The production quality was excellent it was clear, well-paced, and easy to get lost in.

A solid 4-star audiobook experience. Perfect for fans of second chances, solo getaways, and rom-coms with a little chaos and a lot of heart.

Thank you to Hannah Brown, Hachette Audio, and NetGalley for the ARC audiobook.

3.5 rounded up to a 4
If she says “a laugh bubbles out of me” one more time, I am throwing this audiobook out the window.
But regardless, this book surpassed my low expectations. I enjoyed listening to it - although I didn’t love how the narrator portrayed any female voice that wasn’t Sybil.
The introduction of Sebastian midway through the book was desperately needed as things were getting slow.
All in all, an enjoyable summer read I would recommend someone to bring to the beach or read out by the pool.
Thank you to NetGalley for the audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Tbh I didn’t like this book and probably the problem is me I always don’t like second chance romance for a reason I don’t know I didn’t like the characters I felt they were surface level for me I didn’t get the depth I wanted we were always in what is happening not what happened I felt I wanted more backstory I don’t like the aspect when the characters were together then they separated for some reason and then suddenly they are talking after years of not talking it just doesn’t make sense for me I like when characters don’t have history with each other and I am talking about second chance generally not this book specifically
Thank you NetGalley for the ALC 🩵

The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain by Hannah Brown was a pleasant surprise. Initially, I was not sure if I should apply to read/listen this story or not. That many engagement rings had me a little worried if I would like Sybil and feel for her or be annoyed by her and not make it very far into the story.

This story was so sweet. Sybil and Jamie had great chemistry. It was a beautiful second chance romance. While there was some inuendo and prompts of what was to come, it was not a super spicy romance. Sybil’s friends were also a nice part of the story. I felt like I was one of them by the end, cheering Sybil on. A group of supportive friends that someone would love to have. My only “annoyance” is the lack of communication between the characters sometimes. It makes for a more interesting story, but that is a personal pet peeve of mine. The ending was so satisfying, and I loved the lessons and path Sybil chooses for herself.

Some of the themes might be uncomfortable for some readers like infertility, mental health, and more. Make sure to research those for yourself first.

The narration by Cherami Leigh was incredibly done. She perfectly captured Sybil’s chaotic self. Her voices for the support characters were also well done. She captured the nuances of what was being said and conveyed. My only critique was how she pronounced conch.

I received an advanced audiobook from Hachette Audio through NetGalley and Libro.FM. All opinions are 100% my own.

Fake dating and second chance romance, two of my favorite tropes all in one book, yet uniquely brings them together in a Rom-com that will keep you guessing till the end! I enjoyed Hannah Brown’s first book and literally could not wait to read her second installment of this series. It didn’t disappoint! Sybil’s story is funny, heartbreaking, and honest. It was easy to settle into the story because Sybil’s experiences and emotions throughout her life are really relatable. The author’s do a great job of capturing the genuine growth of Sybil from her high school self to who she is now.

I listened to the audiobook for this read and could not stop listening. I usually struggle with audiobooks, constantly having to back up the story because I zoned out and missed too much. That did not happen in this book. The reader’s voice is engaging and dynamic, full of emotion and inflection that draws you in and made it easy to listen. There is a good distinction between character’s voices during dialogue and you really feel as if Sybil is the one narrating her story in real time.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Second chances at love, beautiful Hawaii setting, romantic comedy, adventurous vibes and a great summer read!

Sybil is trying to find herself again after a hard year following a failed engagement. She decides to use the vacation vouchers meant for her honeymoon to escape and try to have a quiet get away, however the universe had some other plans when she runs into her ex-fiancé at the same resort.

This story was such a cute second chance romance with rom com feels and some fake dating. There is a bit of a miscommunication trope which is not my favorite... But I felt like this was a really cute page turning story. The Character development in this book was really good. This is a great summer read!

The narrator was really great to listen to. I fell like I could hear the emotion in different places when it was needed.

Thank you Hachette Audio for the ALC!