Okay, get ready for a whirlwind of romance, humor, and maybe just a touch of chaos, because we're diving headfirst into "The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain" by the one and only Hannah Brown!

Runaway Bride, Ex-Fiancé Mayhem, and a Whole Lotta Heart!

You all know I've been obsessed with Hannah Brown since her Bachelorette days. She's unapologetically herself, a total queen, and now? She's writing books that are just as amazing!

If you're looking for a story that's romantic, laugh-out-loud funny, and celebrates the power of female friendships, then buckle up, because Sybil Rain is about to take you on a wild ride.

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A tropical paradise, a free vacation, and... two of your ex-fiancés? Yeah, Sybil's life is a little complicated. She's supposed to be having a relaxing getaway at Starling Ranch Inn, but her plans go sideways when her ex, Jamie, shows up with his "colleague." To save face, Sybil blurts out that she's there with her boyfriend, and things only get crazier when another ex, the charming photographer Seb, decides to play along.

From snorkeling disasters to stunning sunsets, Sybil's juggling two exes, trying to keep her dignity intact, and maybe, just maybe, figuring out why she's a bit of a runaway bride. And let's not forget Liam, the first fiancé, the one she never talks about...

Is Sybil Rain ready to face her past, heal from her broken engagements, and finally find her fourth and final shot at love?

This book is a hilarious, heartwarming, and utterly addictive journey of self-discovery, second chances, and the importance of good girlfriends. If you love a rom-com with a dash of drama and a whole lot of heart, you NEED this book in your life.

The Four Engagement Ring’s of Sybil Rain ⭐️⭐️⭐️(3.5/5)
Trope: Second chance romance
On the anniversary of Sybil’s third failed engagement (yes, you read that right, third) her friends encourage her to use the honeymoon voucher that’s about to expire. Of course when she arrives she doesn’t expect to see Jamie - her ex - there with a gorgeous woman. Naturally, Sybil does what any rom-com heroine would do: she lies about having a boyfriend. (Release date June 24, 2025)

I was a big Hannah Brown fan during her peak on the Bachelor franchise and keep meaning to read her books, but wasn’t sure what to expect. Overall; this was a delightful cozy read set at a resort in Hawaii. Sybil is a walking disaster when it comes to her love life and while I couldn’t relate to her spontaneous character, the descriptions and choices she made felt true to character and easy for a reader to connect with. I loved that she ended up at the resort with two of her ex fiancés and having to navigate through her feelings. It felt like being along for the ride of that one friend who always has the wildest dating stories.

There are some heavy topics layered in this book. They added appropriate depth without being just for shock value. They were handled in a serious way with a therapy callout as well.

The constant rehashing of Sybil's exes got a bit old since it felt repetitive most of the time without new information to add to the story. However, the inset chapters of those love stories were great for perspective and well timed. I was also frustrated by the big conflict. Seems like if you’re getting married your partner should be well informed of the biggest struggles you’re facing. I know that was the point (miscommunication) but I hated that Sybil wasn’t forth coming about that specifically.

The audiobook was narrated by Cherami Leigh who did a great job bringing Sybil, Seb, and Jamie to life. The cadence was well done and her inflections were present without being obnoxious.

Thank you to @netgalley, @hachetteaudio, and @readforeverpub for the opportunity to read and review this book!

TW: PCOS and fertility issues
Listened on Audiobook
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This book follows Sybil as she goes on what was supposed to be her honeymoon trip alone. Heartbroken, she runs into her ex and pretends she is there with a new boyfriend. Characters were okay but Sybil tries a bit too hard for me. Good narrator.

I devoured this story! I was immediately hooked by Sibyl's chaotic charm and deeply relatable outlook on love, life, and all the messy bits in between. Her internal monologues were equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. It added depth making her feel like someone I could easily be friends with in real life. The takeaway; the story was easy to fall into and hard to put down.

The audiobook narration by Cherami Leigh was perfection. She brought Sibyl's story to life in a way that made the whole thing feel like one long (and very enjoyable) Facetime call with an old friend catching me up on all of the drama. her narration added a warm layer to the experience, and i genuinely didn't want it to end.

This was the perfect blend of humor, heart, and just enough chaos to keep things fun. A fantastic read (or listen) for anyone who loves character-driven contemporary fiction with a big heart.

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5/5) | 🔥🔥 (2 Spicy)
Pub Date: 06/24/25 🚨

The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain is a charming, heartfelt summer read that blends romance, self-discovery, and a dash of chaos in the best way. The story kicks off with Sybil, a woman who famously left her fiancé at the altar, deciding to use the nonrefundable honeymoon credits in Hawaii—solo. What was supposed to be a peaceful getaway turns into something else entirely when she finds all three of her former engagement rings in her suitcase… and then runs into two of her ex-fiancés at the resort.

The story does a great job balancing second-chance romance with personal growth. I appreciated how Sybil’s journey wasn’t just about choosing a man, but about choosing herself. While the romantic tension is fun (and lightly spicy—I'd rate it a 2 out of 5 on the heat scale), the real heart of the book is in her figuring out what she truly wants out of life.

One of the highlights for me was the setting. The descriptions of Hawaii felt more vivid and immersive than any book I’ve read in a while—it really transported me. I had no idea this was part of a series until I finished, but it reads perfectly well as a standalone.

And a fun surprise—I didn’t realize the author is Hannah Brown from The Bachelor! Knowing that definitely added a layer of curiosity and charm.

All in all, this is a sweet, light read perfect for a beach day or vacation. If you enjoy second-chance romance with a strong, self-reflective main character and a stunning tropical backdrop, this one's worth picking up.

We met Jamie and Sybil in the first book in regards to the bride missing in her wedding day. I was surprised to learn that they did not get married.
This was such a great second chance romance. With her honeymoon voucher about to expire, she goes alone to her honeymoon destination, Maui and enjoy her time. Jamie ends up being there and they keep bumping into each other.

I enjoyed how the story played out with giving us Sybil's past with her previous engagements. I really enjoyed seeing Jamie and Sybil's relationship past as well.

There are was a lot fun adventures with hikes, boat cruises and horse back riding. I enjoyed the tension between Jamie and Sybil and the two of them finally confronting with what happened.

This being set in Maui, I wished that the author wrote some local characters and some conversations with pidgin English to make me feel like I was really on Maui.

Cherami Leigh did a good job with the narration. I could feel the tension between Sybil and Jamie.

Thank you @readforeverpub @hachetteaudio for a copy of this book.

I was somewhat hesitant to read about a young woman who already has three failed engagements under her belt. I'm glad I did. The story has a mix of drama, comedy, action, and romance.

My favorite characters were actually minor ones—in particular, the resort bartender, concierge, and horseback riding instructor. Both fiancé #3, Jaime, and the horseback riding instructor fondly—and significantly—reference their grandparents. [I had one of the GOAT grandparents, so good grandparent characters—no matter how limited—earn bonus points from me every time.] It isn't until around 93% into the book that Sybil realizes she is worthy of great love, and that she already has it from her girlfriends/squad—no surprise to the readers.

This is the second book in a series of undetermined length—the first is Mistakes We Never Made. I don't think I missed anything by reading them out of order. I gave Sybil a slight rating bump because I'm curious enough to go back and read the first installment.

Narrator Cherami Leigh has a pleasant, youthful voice.

Content warnings include infertility, miscarriage, and an emotionally abusive and controlling romantic partner (past). [3.5⭐]

Alright… this one was down right cute! I am such a sucker for a well written second chance romance! PLUS there’s a little Sybil in all of us. How often do we get swept away in our relationships & kind of forget who we were before? We all can want to be settled & to be wild! Also Jamie might not be the typical broody MMC that makes a kitten pur but their love story was so cute!! & the kind of love triangle/fake dating situationship with Seb was pretty entertaining! Such a fun summer beach read that feels so nostalgic to a good early 2000’s rom-com!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC and for the ALC!

So first of all, I enjoyed the writing in the book! The story flowed well and the writing was great, but I didn’t really care for the story. The narrator was also great. This was a single POV book, but the narrator did a great job differentiating character voices and what not.

Now for the story. This was a second chance which is one of my least favorite tropes tbh. Some things were said in the beginning of this book that, for me, would be unforgivable. I’m also not a fan of the “hot mess”, “unhinged”, and “impulsive” FMC that is an adult, but acts like a child. Sybil’s who personality is if “I’m just a baby” 👉🏼👈🏼 cane to life. Honestly, I feel bad for Jamie he deserves better.

Maybe it’s not fair to rate because the story just wasn’t for me and others seem to really like it, but this is my honest opinion.

DNFd at 4%

The main character wasn’t super interesting and I didn’t like the narration for the story. I just wasn’t interested in the brief bit I read and didn’t like the audio enough to continue the story.

*thank you so much Hachette audio for an ALC in exchange for an honest review.

This one started a little slow for me…
But once the ex-fiancé craziness hit, it was giving ✨ tropical mess ✨ in the best way.

Sybil ends up on a solo honeymoon only to run into her ex-fiancés. (PLURAL!) 🥴 Because why have one awkward run-in when you can have a full-blown disaster?
While this truly read mostly as a rom-com, I wholeheartedly appreciated the aspect of Sybil’s journey struggling through PCOS, miscarriage and panic attacks (all of which I have personally experienced)
I love the feeling of being seen in a book!

Bonus points to narrator Cherami Leigh! She really brought Sybil (& all the many other characters) to life! It takes a lot of talent to do so many different roles with different personalities and inflections. She absolutely nailed this one! 👏🏽

While this wasn’t a life changing read for me, it was a fun, breezy listen for summer! 🌺🌴🍍🍹

Hannah Brown’s continuation of her romance book from last summer was an unexpected hit. Last summer I enjoyed reading her first book, Mistakes We Never Made, which clearly set up this book and Sybil’s story. I couldn’t stop listening to Sybil. We learned so much about her in this book! I listened to it in one day.

Sybil has credit that’s about to expire from what would’ve been her honeymoon. She decides to go to Maui, to the exact resort where her honeymoon should’ve been last summer. To her unexpected horror, her ex-fiance also has decided to use HIS credit to the exact same resort at the same time Sybil is there. To add to it, Sybil’s 2 other previous ex-fiancés also happen to be at the same resort at the same time she’s there…

Brown works to develop her characters and grow their back stories. I was hooked from the beginning. While you don’t need to read Brown’s first book to enjoy this one, I personally feel like it sets up Sybil’s story nicely and would be helpful to read.

TW: Mention of Miscarriage

2.5 stars

I’m not the intended audience for this book. BUT switching to listening to the audiobook saved it from a DNF. I think the narrator did a fantastic job capturing the characters. I especially loved Masons(?) Australian accent.

I think the ideal audience is in their twenties for this messy love story.

I felt like the way Sybil was written to be the quirky “not like other girls” to a point that made her difficult for me to connect with. I felt like pacing was off and there was so so much going on. I struggled a bit with the non linear storyline.

I think this book is ideal for readers who enjoy reality dating tv shows it felt like similar personalities and relationship dynamics.

Door cracked open spice

Content warning:
Manipulative/ controlling relationships
Miscarriage/ infertility concerns

This book pics up one year after Sybil's most recent engagement ended at the altar. Sybil was most recently engaged to Jamie but things took a turn when she disappeared for a couple days before the wedding, ultimately leading to the end of her relationship with him. Picking up a year later on the honeymoon trip that never happened, she and Jamie reconnect but not without some drama. Because not only is Jamie there, but another ex-fiance has made an appearance. What a mess!
Ultimately I thought this was a super fun book that hits on some really hard topics dealing with PCOS, infertility, and miscarriages, but in a way that isn't overwhelming (to me at least). I loved the way none of what was brought up ended up being ignored or treated like her hardships didn't matter.

Having read this as a digital copy and also an audio copy in tandem, I felt that the audio really brought this book to life and enhanced the reading experience. The narrator did an amazing job capturing all the emotions Sybil was feeling during the whole book.

Okay, Hannah B! I loved this story, it was so cute & perfect for summer! It was a quick, easy read, that also has a lot of depth. I cant wait to recommend this one to friends who are a fan of romance! I also liked that there wasn't a lot of smut, but still has that romance feel! Great book overall! Thank you for a early audiobook listen! The audiobook was great! I thought the narrator did a great job for every voice over. & her voice was truly perfect for this character & book!

This just wasn’t for me. I feel like a younger audience would like this story more than the over 40 crowd. It was a little juvenile for me to really connect to and appreciate.

I do think a lot of people would find it a cute entertaining romance story but it was just missing something for me.

I did not like the MC she came off very superficial and sort of whiny could be somewhat due to the narrator’s portrayal but I feel they are following the story and how the character was written.

For the record, I haven't finished the first book in the series (started and couldn't get into it) so I didn't have the backstory/context that might of helped with Sybil Brown's story. The story felt like a deep reflection of Sybil's love life and past trauma. I found the story to be funny but predictable and I am not a fan of the miscommunication trope... especially when it impacted their relationship so much? I would give the book a 3 and audio book a 4 stars! Thank you Hachette audio and NetGalley for the Advanced Listeners Copy/Audiobook and thank you for the ARC! I loved the narrator!

I ended up enjoying this second book in reality tv star Hannah Brown's Mistakes we never made series a whole lot more than I was expecting to! Set in Hawaii, this book sees Sybil Brown going on the honey moon she never had a year after her marriage was called off only to find herself reunited not only with one former fiance but two! There's forced proximity, fake dating, a second chance romance, and lots of vacation shenanigans but also a lot of soul searching and emotional depth as Sybil grapples with her self worth in light of her PCOS diagnosis and potential infertility problems. Read with care as the book discusses miscarriages and unexpected pregnancies but ends in a heartwarming HEA. Good on audio and a fun summer romance read. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review.

This was a cute one. I enjoyed following Sybil as she takes off on her canceled honeymoon from her wedding that never happened. This second chance romance trope worked so well here. The character development was great; the storyline was fun to follow. There was depth to the characters and to the relationship. The ending was great. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator was fantastic. This romcom is one I can happily recommend for a perfect summer read.

This was such a fun story and well produced audiobook! I liked the setting of the story being encounters with ex boyfriends while in forced proximity on an island vacation. It set the mood for Sybil’s arc very well. The narrator did a wonderful job inflecting tone for each character’s dialogue, and I liked her different voices for Jamie, Seb, and Sybil. I listened on 1.5x speed and this was perfect for me!

Thank you to Hachette Audio for an early copy!