About Sybil: You know that friend in your girls group who says they don't like chaos or drama but no matter how hard they do (or don't) try, they are always surrounded in just that?

Welcome to next nine hours of your life if you are listening on audio like I did!

Now, not all of the chaos and drama of Sybil's past engagements is her fault (I'm looking at you engagement ring number one) but her inability to communicate, effectively or otherwise, and past traumas sure don't help with engagements two and three.

Overall, I liked this book better than book one in the Mistakes We Never Made series. You can easily follow the growth of the main characters and see how Sybil really makes an effort to figure out what and who she truly wants.

Hannah Brown will likely be an auto-read from me here on out.

This audiobook was such a sweet surprise! First off, Cherami Leigh did a fantastic job narrating; her voice was expressive, clear, and made it super easy to follow along. At times, I felt like I was Sybil while listening. She brought the emotion and humor to life in a way that pulled me into the story. The pacing was a little slow for me, but that’s usually the case with audiobooks. I just adjusted the speed to accommodate my preferences.
The story itself? Adorable. I can’t even get one man to propose, and Sybil had four?! Lol What I loved most was that even though the men were all part of her journey, it was Sybil’s story. Watching her grow and learn to value herself more was so incredibly powerful.
One of the things that hit me personally was the inclusion of PCOS and her miscarriage story. I’ve had PCOS since I was 15 and have gone through multiple miscarriages myself, and it honestly meant so much to see that represented. It felt real, raw, and respectful, and made me feel even more connected to Sybil.
The audiobook flowed well overall, no awkward jumps or confusing transitions and there weren’t any moments that felt like unnecessary filler. It truly kept my attention the entire time (which is no small feat).
I would recommend this audiobook/book! It’s not my usual romance read, but I’m so glad I gave it a try. Sometimes reading outside your comfort zone leads to stories that stay with you, and this one did just that.

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This book popped off right away. From the moment I picked it up I couldn’t put it down! I loved the main character! We felt like a real person not too quirky, but was still a well rounded individual. The drama wasn’t over done.. it felt like what could really happen out in the real world.

After finishing I did realize this book is part 2 of another and the story’s are intertwined. With that said I don’t think I was missing anything. I am planning on going back and to read the first book though.

The narration was spot on in the audiobook. It was easy to tell who was speaking. She had perfect voices for every character. You can feel the pain in the main characters voice when she’s retelling her past. Or the joy when she’s out there living her life.

Perfect beach read! Loved this summer vibe, fake dating, second chance romance!

This book was such a wonderful follow up to Hannah's first (fiction) book - Mistakes We Never Made. It is also a strong stand-alone for anyone new to Hannah's books too!

Note: This book needs a trigger or content warning for pregnancy loss. It was a descriptive part of Sybils story and caught me off guard.

What I liked about it:
-I love the familiarity of the characters from the first book. We get little tidbits into their lives without feeling like we are entirely in a sequel.
-Similarly, we also get a bit more details and backstory into Sybil's actions in the first book which I thought was really fun.
-The setting of the beach resort was perfect for that summer time reading feel!
-The second chance romance trope was done pretty well, and paired with the other points above, it made for a great read that sucks you right in.
-Sybil as a character felt very authentic and her journey to self-discovery really made her character grow on me in this one.

What I didn't like:
-I wasn't a big fan of the narrator. Something about her voice just felt like it didn't fit the character in my opinion. It was super bubbly and fluffy when I felt like it should have been a bit more grounded and calm considering all of the rough things Sybil has gone through.
-All of the secrets to me are so agitating. I know it's fiction but I just couldn't imagine keeping such heavy secrets from someone I'm about to walk down the aisle too.

Overall, this was a good summer read. I would recommend reading Mistakes We Never Made first, simply because I really enjoyed that one, but this can totally be read on its own as well. If you're a fan of Hannah Brown from the bachelorette - you'll enjoy checking these out for all of the little easter eggs from her time on the show!

*4.5 Stars

I had a great time listening to this audio! I listened to the whole thing in less than 24 hours. It was so addicting and engaging and the vibes were perfect for an easy summer romance. Just what I was in the mood for!

This is technically book 2 in a series, but I read this on it's own and did not feel like I was missing anything. Right from the beginning I was so interested in Sybil and what went down with all her past engagements. I think the dual timelines really helped to understand her and how she got to where she was with Jamie in the present.

And Jamie! I didn't know going in for sure who our MMC was, but immediately after meeting him and feeling the chemistry and tension between them, I was hoping it would be him! They are truly opposites, but brought out the best in each other and fit so well together. Especially after their time away to work on some things individually.

This was low steam/spice, but I didn't mind at all. I think it worked with the slow burn of their relationship and it made for the perfect beach/pool read for the summer! There was some miscommunication, but honestly I think given where their heads were at the time, it made sense and this type of miscommunication I honestly don't mind, as someone who usually hates that trope haha.

So overall, I just had a great time listening to this and would definitely read more from Hannah Brown! And I'm not sure if I have listened to anything from this narrator, but she was great!

Thank you so much to the author, Hachette Audio, and Forever Pub for the advanced audio.

This was the perfect summer "listen"! I loved listening to Sybil's tales of failed engagements only to find herself again while on a trip to Hawaii (which was supposed to be her honeymoon). The narrator did an awesome job at helping me picture all of the amazing characters and their adventures. Do not pass this one up!

Not my favorite FMC, she was not relatable to me and some of her decisions were cringe worthy but I get there are people who might super relate. It was interesting enough

4.5⭐️
This is one of those books that won me over with the cover.
With zero clue about the story, I added this one on my TBR because the front of the book 100% captured my attention-so beautiful! I listened to this as an audiobook and loved it!
Chermai Leigh delivered Sybil's character beautifully. Chermai was energetic, expressive, easy to understand and a very engaging narrator! 10/10 recommend this as an audiobook!

Sybil Rain is finally taking her honeymoon, a year later and alone, since the wedding unfortunately didn't happen. This trip is supposed to be a time of healing and moving on but running into her ex-fiancé, Jamie, who she was supposed to take this trip with, hinders the plan a bit. We take a deep dive into Sybil's past relationships, engagements and all the obstacles that stood in the way of each one. I love how Hannah went backwards with each engagement, starting with Jamie (3rd ring) to Seb (2nd ring) down to Liam (1st ring). Each relationship holds an importance piece as to why Sybil can't seem to keep that ring on her finger.

The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain is full of second chances and that's my favorite! This is the perfect summer read that will leave your heart smiling and have you wanting to make your way to a tropical paradise! 🌴☀️

Thank you NetGalley and Hachette Audio for this early copy. All opinions are my own.

Thank you so much Hachette Audio for the gifted audiobook!

I'll start by saying as far as the audiobook itself goes, I thought the production was great! The narrator did a wonderful job, the voices were fun, expressive, and easy to listen to. She definitely brought the story to life.

The story itself was hard for me to get into and I found myself annoyed at the characters. This is the second fiction book by Hannah I've not loved after enjoying her memoir. I don't think at this point her romances are for me, but I'd be open to her books in other genres in the future.

The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain is a sweet story about love and finding yourself. Sybil wants love but despite many proposals she doesn’t seem to find the right person at the right time. Her trip to paradise is a great idea and brings everything full circle for her. Given time to reflect and reunite with her past. This story and characters are a breath of fresh air. No angst or betrayal just a lot of love and respect. A fantastic beach read/listen to get lost in by the pool. The narration was spot on and added to the story.

I was so pleasantly surprised by how much I loved this! It was my first book by Hannah Brown and although it was apparent that there was a book one that I hadn't read yet it didn't feel like I was missing out on anything. The little snippets of the story I got from this book were intriguing and while I plan on reading book one I don't necessarily need to. This one can definitely be read as a stand-alone.

Sybil's story is delightful and filled with plenty of cute and funny moments while also packing quite an emotional punch that I didn't see coming. Her relationship with Jamie was a fantastic second chance romance. Normally I have a hard time with a miscommunication trope but this one worked well and I couldn't resist rooting for their happily ever after.

The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain is a definite candidate for my top summer romance this year! Between the setting, the characters, and the humor it's summer time perfection!

The narration was performed very well! She did an amazing job bringing these characters to life and gave Sybil emotional depth and a sweet vulnerability.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

First of all, I had no idea the author was THE Hannah Brown. I may be 800 years old (45) with 12,000 kids (4) but I remember Hannah from one of the last seasons of the Bachelor that I subjected myself to. 😂😂

I loved sweet, southern Hannah! So when I came across an instagram post last week from THE Hannah Brown and she was showing off her new book, which was sitting in MY to-be-read pile, it was like the stars aligned. I rushed through the book I was reading in order to dive into this one.

And, it was SO cute! I loved the story. I loved Sybil. I loved everything about the fourth engagement ring. 🩷🩷 I just really enjoyed this one. It made me laugh, smile, all the things.

Second of all, the narrator was amazing! Loved her voice.

Great book. Recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio/Forever for the advance audio in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Audio ARC Review

Thank you to NetGalley, Hannah Brown, and Hachette Audio | Forever for the advanced listener copy of The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain 🎧💍

Okay so—was the writing a bit immature at times? Yeah 😅 But this is only Hannah Brown’s second novel, and she’s got plenty of room to grow as an author. That said… I had FUN. Like, genuinely enjoyable, flew-through-it fun! 🏝️📖

This book is marketed as giving Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Anyone but You vibes... and honestly? Not really 😬 But what it does give is a chaotic tropical vacation with exes, emotional unraveling, and found family energy. Sybil was messy in the best way, and her friendship with Willow (and the whole friend group dynamic!) brought so much warmth 💕 I do wish we had more backstory there instead of being tossed straight into the trip with a surprise ex-fiancé and his… colleague?? 👀

And yes—technically she’s just a “colleague,” but let’s be honest, the tangerine bikini and clear crush said otherwise 👒😏 Jamie, of course, was blissfully unaware. Some of that plotline felt a little flat and unnecessary, but overall, the chaos worked for me.

I really wanted more from the side characters, but still, the story delivered more emotion than I expected. I even teared up once or twice 😭✨

If you’re in the mood for something light, dramatic, and a little chaotic, this one’s a good time. I didn’t read book one in the series, but this totally works as a standalone!

I wanted to love this. I read Hannah’s first book, Mistakes We Never Made, and didn’t love that either. But I wanted to give The Four Engagements Rings of Sybil Rain a try. I just feel these two characters treated each other horribly, and could have left the relationship behind. ALSO 4 engagement rings? Excessive. I believe it’s time for Sybil to have some introspection.

Cute! I wasn't expecting too much, since I only know Hannah Brown from her stints on the Bachelor/ette franchise. I was pleasantly surprised and thought this kept attention and was cute. Mostly light and fluffy (TW miscarriage).

The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain is the second novel by Hannah Brown who previously wrote the first book that came out in summer 2024 called Mistakes We Never Made. Thank you to Netgalley, the publishers and the author Hannah Brown for letting me read and review the advanced audio book this upcoming novel. This was a five star second romance read that had me laughing, crying and loving this whole book that I finished it in two days.

Sybil was supposed to get married in the first novel Mistakes We Never Made, to Jamie which never happened. They had gone their separate ways needing to work through past hidden traumas and things they never worked (more on sybils end) . She still had her free flight vouchers that were going to expire so she decides to go to the tropical paradise in Hawaii one year later that she would have gone on her honeymoon. On her first day there she does a double take running into jamie with his gorgeous "girlfriend" colleague while he's at the same resort doing a business trip at the same time. Thinking the girl is Jamies new girlfriend she decides to say she is vacationing with a new boyfriend wanting to prove he didn't break her heart. Her second ex fiance sebastian just happened to be in area and came to her rescue pretending to be her boyfriend. Jamie and Sybil start reconnecting, working through their heart break and what went wrong. They have both been through stuff they kept hidden and now their finally going through the motions to heal from their broken promises. This is my favorite out of the two novels in the series. Jamie never stood up for what he truly wanted and was a people please, Sybil has past trauma she never worked through first fiance Liam who she almost had a baby with breaking up and dropping out of college because of their relationship, Second fiance Sebastian who is a good friend to her now their was never anything that went awful he was just a traveling spirit never ready to settle down not wanting to live in one place, Third fiance Jamie truly loved one another just stopped telling each other what they were truly feeling and why... especially dealing with his family. Fourth fiance and engagement could be the charm... but to who..?

This is a lovable second chance romance that if I could redo reading for the first time ever I would. Hannah Brown is a great writer, her romance books are really great summer reads.

Thank you to Hachette Audio for the e-arc of this book! This was an emotional story following Sybil Rain, a woman who has broken 3 engagements so far. Her last engagement ended at the altar, and she’s been dealing with the aftermath (psychological and emotional) ever since. Her friends encourage her to go on the honeymoon trip she booked, and she encounters not one but TWO of her former fiancés (including the most recent one). This has second chance themes, flashback moments, and a story of dealing with self-doubt (and maybe turning it into self-love). It was not what I expected, but I enjoyed it.
4 🌟

I LOVED Mistakes We Never Make, so I was so happy to be able to get the audio for The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain. Second chance romance, giving all the Summertime vibes! I enjoyed the past and present timelines. I just did not feel like I connected with the FMC. I felt bored, and thought the story was very lack luster.

The ending was beautifully written, and I really like Browns writing style- this one just feel short.

Hannah Brown writes hilarious, fun romps that you really don't see coming. She managed to keep me rooting for every single character - and I really wasn't sold on Sybil from the start! It felt luxurious and funny without being unrealistic or annoying, and everything felt wonderfully in character and beautifully paced. I can't believe Brown hasn't written more with her gorgeous words and complex characters. There's something in this for everyone- whether you want the more subtle, character driven romance or just a lighthearted holiday romance.

The narrator of this was absolutely perfect- I was hooked from the start and she really sold me on Sybil.

A cute story. A year after her engagement ending at the alter Sybil uses her honeymoon vouchers before they expire. When she arrives to her hotel she runs into not one but two ex fiancés. When she first runs into Jaime, her most recent ex fiance, all these unresolved feelings come back up. It’s a cute story of second changes and self reflection. I wasn’t a fan of the miscommunication trope but overall I enjoyed listening to this audio.

Read if you like:
Second Chance romance
Hawaii Vacation Setting
RomCom Vibes