⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️.5. Thanks to NetGalley for an arc of this. I enjoyed listening to this audio book. It’s a fun, summer read. Easy to listen to and went by quickly. A good second chance romance with some rom com thrown in. Would recommend.

This audiobook was a perfect beach read! The narration was spot on and easy to understand! The narrators voice was very engaging. Sybil is going on her would be anniversary trip in Hawaii after the wedding fell through. But, it appears her “would be”husband, Jamie, had the same idea. Sybil explores and comes to terms with her past 3 failed engagements, all while vacationing. At first, I had a difficult time relating to Sybil’s wild, carefree, spontaneous personality; but she definitely grew on me! This story was fun and beautiful; I would definitely recommend for anyone on a beachside vacation, or for those who are told they’re “too much”.

Fake dating, second chance romance. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC audiobook!

This novel was such a wonderful surprise!

Sybil is a messy FMC in the best possible way and I love her dearly. Her past traumas and idiosyncrasies create a fully rounded realistic character and they never feel like a tool to check a box.

The humor hits just right. The YEARNING between the main couple is well earned and fully believable. The way I was rooting for them was unreal. I also appreciate that this novel that had an ex that was a great guy just not THE guy. You could see why they had been together and why they’ll never work like the main couple will.

This novel is a perfect blend of romance, hijinks and emotions. There are heavier topics, but they are used to enhance overall story and not simply for the sake of drama.

Cherami Leigh narrated the story to perfection.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for the ALC in exchange for a honest review.

Thank you Hachette Audio and NetGalley for the ARC/ALC!

I thought the overall story was intriguing and wanted to know what happened with Sybil's three failed engagements as well as the ending to the story. I laughed a few times, which I always appreciate in books. The audiobook narrator and production was very well done! The narrator did a great job with Sybil's voice (it's how I would expect her to sound) as well as the other characters, including a few accents from the side characters.

Would I recommend? Maybe, but I'd probably recommend other books to friends before this one
Would I read/listen to this again? No
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What I liked:
The narrator/audiobook
Sebastian and Jamie
Sybil's development

⚠️ WARNING: Potential Spoilers Below ⚠️
What I didn't like:
I'm never a fan of miscommunication and was hoping this story would have something different. They never talked after the wedding day? How? A full year went by without them being honest with each other? Didn't love that.

Favorite quotes:
"Sybil, nothing about you is low drama. It's just one of the many things I love about you."

"When I'm with you, I feel like I've caught lightning in a bottle, you bring color to my world, you have the biggest heart, and you feel things more strongly than anyone I've ever known and its contagious.... Right now, all I know is you make me feel happier and more alive than I've felt in a long time and I never want to lose that. I never want to lose you."

Hmmm.... I have lots of thoughts on this book. The positives... I liked the narrator, even though I typically prefer a duet narration. I thought the idea was interesting and I think Sybil was an entertaining character with an interesting past. I thoroughly enjoy modern day issues (like PCOS) being incorporated into the characters.

The story, however, felt chaotic and largely based on a miscommunication, which I really do not enjoy. The bouncing around of the timeline was so distracting to me. I really liked Hannah Brown as The Bachelorette... I'm just not sure in a world with such amazing contemporary romance authors that I could recommend reading this book over one of theirs.

Ultimately, I'm not mad about the topic or the idea, but it needed a lot of editing or finesse to be a book I'd recommend.

Thank you to Hachette Audio and NetGalley for the ARC.

I was pretty impressed with this book. I have no idea what the authors background is in terms of writing, but I thought it was a respectable, solid novel. With that said, certain things that the main character did really irked me. It was like she Kept making the same mistake over again and justifying it differently maybe? She had several points in the book where I thought, “OK. She just had the moment where she realized XYNZ, and now she’s gonna be different.“ And then she just… Wasn’t. She doubted the same things over and over again. I wasn’t quite sure which time to believe until we reached to the end of the book. That said, I did really enjoy this book.
3.5/5.0

The narration for this book was STUNNING. I loved it. It had me invested and laughing. Well done! 4.5/5.0 for narration.

3.5⭐️ this audiobook was cute! a great book for the summertime. The book follows Sybil Rain, who has had 3 failed engagements. A year after her cancelled wedding, her friends convince her to go on a trip to the same place she was supposed to have her honeymoon. alone on this solo trip, she runs into the last person she wants to see- Jamie, ex-fiancé #3.

I thought the storyline and premise were cute, and I was so invested in this book! there was just SO much miscommunication; it went well with the story, but had me wanting to bang my head against a wall and yell at the two of them. I enjoyed this book more than Hannah’s first book, and liked the little dating show references in it! if you’re looking for a fun, summer audiobook, this one is for you! Thank you to netgalley and hachette audio for the arc!

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.