Big thank you to Hachette Audio & Hannah Brown for the opportunity to listen to the audiobook of The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain in exchange for an honest review.

This is the perfect book for anyone looking for a quick summer romance with just a touch of spice! I did not read the first book in the interconnected series but I am happy to report that if you hadn't told me - I wouldn't have known that it was part of a loose series (which is amazing!).

As someone who was recently diagnosed with PCOS - I think that the representation here was written really well and hit close to home for me.

Specifically with the audiobook, the narrator was fantastic. I would say that about 1/3 of the books I consume are audiobooks - so I have heard it all. Cherami Leigh. She brought a really fun energy to Sybil - past and present.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and am excited to look into Hannah Browns first book as well!

The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain 💍🌴🌺🌙🌊
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Thank you so much to Forever and Hachette Audio for the chance to read and listen to this advanced copy!

I loved this book so much! I’ve had Hannah Brown on my radar since she was a contestant on The Bachelor, and when I heard she was writing romance I was interested immediately.

This book is a interconnected standalone following Hannah’s first novel, Mistakes We Never Made. I LOVED every single thing about this story. It was easy to fall into, and I loved the switches between current events and a flashback to the past, it made the book really immersive!

This book had some underlying themes of anxiety and issues with fertility that I wasn’t expecting going in, but appreciated because it really gave the story depth and substance. I’m a huge fan of second chance romance, and I LOVED not knowing who the second chance would be with!

I did a dynamic read for this book of partial eyeball reading and partial audiobook. I absolutely adored the narration from Cherami Leigh. Listening to the narration felt like being on the phone with a friend while they tell you a crazy story that you just HAVE to hear!

I do know that Hannah used a ghostwriter for this book, but you can still feel her influence over the story and its development, and I really enjoyed how personal the whole book felt. I will definitely recommend this book to everyone I know!

Book 2 in a series. Will work as a stand alone- I didn't know it was a series until after I started reading.

Sybil has been engaged three times. The last time, she made it down the aisle, to the alter before it was called off. A year later, she heads on her honeymoon- alone. The vouchers are set to expire and she might as well use it. Except her ex, Jamie, is also there. She still loves him and it is hard to see him, but she cannot quit bumping into him. Too bad he hates her.


This had all the ingredients of a book I'd love, but something was just slightly off. I enjoyed it, I just didn't love it. Jamie is great. Sybil has her reasons. Both had good growth arcs (as did Seb).

Cherami Leigh narrates the audiobook.

I received an advance audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

I didnt read the first book in this series and i didnt feel lost! Tbh I realized its a second book in loosely connected series midway through this book but now cant wait to go back and read the first book aswell as i absolutely enjoyed the characters here!
Sybil seems at first to be the “pick me girl” but ends up just being romantic at heart who just wanted to have her fairytale but forgets to find herself first.
I really enjoyed how the past rings were explained as the story went on and she grew and accepted that part of her past and moved on instead of consisntently feeling the hurt.
I honestly cant wait to see more of the core-four and their love stories hopefully in the future 👀

4.5 ⭐️Audiobook Review of
The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain by Hannah Brown 💖

Big thanks to Hachette Audio, NetGalley, and of course the author Hannah Brown for letting me soak in this fun, chaotic, and surprisingly heartfelt rom-com early! This is the perfect beach read/ listen and I devoured it in a day 💕 Sybil’s journey will make you laugh, swoon, and maybe even tear up a little.

First off, the mental health representation in this story deserves a moment. Sybil's struggles with self-worth, anxiety, and the pressure to be "fun" and "put together" were so raw and real, layered beneath all the laughter and banter. It made her so relatable. I truly appreciated how those moments of vulnerability were handled with care, without weighing down the overall light-hearted vibe.

The dual timeline structure worked beautifully here. Slipping between Sybil's present chaos at the Starling Ranch Inn and her reflections on each past engagement (and those ill-fated rings) helped us understand her better with each chapter. I loved how each relationship taught her something, even if it was messy. And that banter, top tier. Think Forgetting Sarah Marshall meets Anyone But You. Sharp, funny, awkward in the best way, and just the right amount of over-the-top.

Now let’s talk Jamie. Oh, Jamie. It was so satisfying to grow to love him the way Sybil did. He’s not perfect, but you feel the emotional evolution on both sides. Watching their dynamic shift from snippy sarcasm to genuine, heart-melting reconnection gave the story so much depth. Their love felt earned, not just nostalgic.

Also, Sebastian popping in? Pure chaos. The kind of rom-com madness I love! There were snorkel disasters, surprise exes, staff parties, and yes, a gorgeous colleague in a tangerine bikini. All the ingredients for a tropical rollercoaster.

In short: this book is sunshine, heartbreak, healing, and second (or fourth?) chances all wrapped in one memorable vacation package. I’ll definitely be thinking about Sybil’s journey for a while.

💖Highly recommend if you want to laugh, cry a little, and maybe believe in love again

Thank you NetGalley, Hatchette Audio and Hannah Brown for the ALC in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed the narrator.

3.25⭐️ I was pleasantly surprised with Mistakes We Made (book #1) but enjoyed this one even more. One of my issues with the first book was too many characters (core four) that I couldn’t keep them straight since the storylines overlapped - it was probably a me problem but stuck with me 🤷‍♀️. This book was 99% Sybil and only the rest of the friends over phone calls and texts which I enjoyed.

In Mistakes We Made a lot of the book was about Sybil (her running away, her previous engagements, her engagement blowing up, etc) but not her perspective so to be honest she was a little frustrating. She still made some mistakes and decisions that made me want to shake her but since we learned more about her it started to make sense.

I liked the growth and self discovery that both Jamie and Sybil go through in the book.

3.75 stars rounded up

This was a really cute second chance romance, with an added bonus of the setting being in a Hawaiian paradise. I’m super impressed with Hannah Brown’s writing and would absolutely recommend this book to those who love this genre.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced release copy for a honest review.

The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain by Hannah Brown is such a great story! I loved the relationship and character growth throughout. Looking back at the progress of Sybil's relationships, as well as the losses within them, felt real and heartbreaking. I think much of that is due to the narrator.

Speaking of, Cherami Leigh is amazing! She brought Sybil to life in a natural way that kept me engaged with the book.

This book was so cute and full of heart! From the very beginning, the narrator did an incredible job bringing Sybil to life—her emotions were so raw, real, and relatable. I loved how the story unfolded, especially once Sybil landed in Hawaii… only to unexpectedly run into not just one, but two of her ex-fiancés!

I was completely drawn into the tension between Sybil and Jamie, her most recent ex. No matter how hard she tried to avoid him, he was always there—which set the stage for some perfect forced proximity moments. When she asked Sebastian (the ex before Jamie) to be her fake boyfriend, I truly thought it might be their second chance. But Sybil’s lingering feelings for Jamie made it clear that some love never really goes away.

The way the book jumps between each of Sybil’s past proposals and engagements gave such great depth to her journey. You really see how each relationship shaped her and how much she’s grown. It made her final happy ending feel so well-earned and satisfying.

Read this if you like:
•coincidences
•personal growth
•Hawaii

This tells the path of Sybil’s life and it was the perfect way to lay out the book! The audiobook is great and I loved the setting of Maui, the meddling friends, and growth that happened! Thank you Hachette audio for

I have followed Hannah Browns life/ career ever since her Bachelor to Bachelorette days, and enjoyed her first romance novel so I was excited to be sent an arc widget for The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain! I was also gifted an alc (advanced listening copy).

We met Sybil in Hannah’s first romance novel, Mistakes We Never Made, and I was intrigued by her character in MWNM and hoped we’d get more books from this quad of best friends!

There was so much tension and rawness between Sybil and Jamie, and we got to see the growth of the characters since MWNM, within this book, and also via Sybil’s memories and recounting of past points in her romantic history. I thought some of Sybil’s personal growth “aha” moments were a little too easy to be real life, but maybe some people really do change how they see themselves faster than it works for me!

Audio specific review: the narrator is Cherami Leigh and this is the first book I’ve listened to her read. I started off listening to the book at 1.0 speed and very quickly found the uptalk/ inflection at the end of sentences and almost overselling each sentence difficult to listen to. That being said, Sybil is an LA woman, and the narration reminded me a bit of pretending to be “valley girls” as kids - so perhaps she nailed the speech pattern in Los Angelos?! I listened to most of the book on 1.5 speed, while alternating with eyeball reading the ebook. At 1.5 speed the narration was great!

The narrator did a great job distinguishing speakers from Sybil’s internal thoughts and I had no difficulties following who was speaking and what was happening in the story. I’d definitely listen to a story read by Cherami again!

Overall the book was 4.5 stars rounded up! It is in my opinion a perfect easy summer romance.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC opportunity!

I really enjoyed this. It gave me early 2000s romcom vibes. I also really liked the characters. Syb had her flaws but you could tell alot of it stemmed from deep trauma. As a woman with PCOS, i really liked the highlighting of it in this book and the reality that so many women face and how it can affect us and cause deep wounds.

My only complaint is i wish the communication had been better at first BUT that wouldve defeated the point of the story.

This was far better than Hannah’s first book.

I loved this book. I personally didn’t love the narrator. I don’t know if it was because I normally listen to them faster than 1.0 but when going faster her voice becomes extremely high pitched and screechy.

The overall book was amazing though so I will still give it 4 stars but the personality that was portrayed in Sybil to me didn’t represent the voice the narrator gave.

Thank you so much to Hatchette Audio for the ALC of this book and for Netgalley for the opportunity.

I really enjoyed this and it was a great story of second chance love. However Sybil really annoyed me until almost the very end where she actually showed some character development

I LOVE this narrator!! She was so fun to listen to and kept my attention the whole time.
I loved this story, it's like The Seven Husband's of Evelyn Hugo & Mama Mia had a baby. So, it's easy to say that I was hooked from the beginning.

Thank you, Hachette Audio and NetGalley for the ALC.

For fans of Runaway Bride or Forgetting Sarah Marshall, this is a fun / easy summer listen. A tropical paradise meant for her honeymoon; Sybil finds herself cashing in on the vouchers used after not marrying Jamie a year prior. The last thing she expected was that Jamie, her would-be-husband, was also at Starling Ranch. With three failed attempts to walk down the aisle, the past men of Sybil's life seem unravel in this second-chance romance.

📖 Book Title: The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain
Author: Hannah Brown
Tropes: Second Chance Romance, Runaway Bride, Self-Discovery, Found Family
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Level: 🌶️ (Minimal spice, more emotional depth)

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🤩 The Vibe:
This isn’t your average rom-com—it’s a reflective, emotional journey through one woman’s past engagements as she comes to terms with who she really is and what love truly means. The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain blends humor with heartbreak as it rewinds through Sybil’s tangled romantic history and lands on a second chance that just might stick.

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👩‍❤️‍👨 Main Characters:
Sybil Rain: A complicated, big-hearted woman who’s been engaged four times and is finally ready to confront why none of them worked—and what she actually wants.
Jamie: The one who might’ve been “the one” all along. Kind, patient, and quietly supportive, he brings the grounding presence Sybil didn’t know she needed. While Liam was too controlling, and Seb was too wild, Jamie was the just right combination that really highlighted Sybil.

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💕 What I Loved:
• The unique structure—flashing back through each engagement—felt fresh and gave real insight into Sybil’s growth.
• Emotional depth—this isn’t just about romance, but about self-worth, grief, and finding peace.
• Jamie. Just… Jamie. A soft, steady second chance who believes in Sybil even when she doesn’t.
• The tie-in to Mistakes We Never Made added rich layers and payoff for returning readers.
• The character growth for not only Sybil but Jamie as well. They both grew into themselves over the year they were apart showcasing that it wasn’t just one person who needed to change to make it work, but both.

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🚫 What Didn’t Work For Me:
• While there are light moments, the tone is more reflective than laugh-out-loud—those expecting full rom-com vibes might be surprised.

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💭 Final Thoughts:
The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain is a beautifully told story about the many ways love can shape us—and how sometimes the most important relationship is the one we build with ourselves. It’s poignant, healing, and quietly romantic. A must-read for fans of introspective second chances and emotional storytelling. If you’re a fan of Katherine Center you will LOVE this book!

🎧 Audiobook Note:
I listened to this one on audio and absolutely loved the narrator. Her delivery was engaging, her character voices distinct, and you could truly feel the emotion in every scene. It made the experience even more immersive and heartfelt. Highly recommend the audio format if that’s your thing!

3.5 rounded up!

Sybil, I am DIZZY from the circles we were running while you worked through your feelings. You need therapy, gf, not a woo woo energy healer.

I think we experienced the run-around a few more times than necessary, but I did find myself really wanting to pick this up and continue listening to the audiobook whenever I could. I ultimately loved how Sybil and Jamie's (and Sebastian's) story played out, even though the basis was on a big miscommunication (one of my least favorite tropes), this was done in a way that actually made sense for it to be a miscommunication. Again, therapy would be great for Sybil.

I did not read Mistakes We Never Made before this, and it definitely works as a standalone and I look forward to going back to read that one!

such a fun summer read!!! i was laughing and smile throughout the entire book. loved it on audio!!! would recommend for sure

This book has exceeded my expectations. I thought this just gonna be another romcom but I was so wrong. Yes, it still had that romcom vibe but with so much depth, complex relationships and characters. I loved how we get a main character who was both so lovable and flawed, and knowing that she is flawed. Sybil's character and struggles all felt so real.

This book isn't just a love story, but also about healing, finding oneself, and friendship.

Thank you NetGalley, Hachette Audio, and Author Hannah Brown for this ARC opportunity.

PUB DATE: June 24
DATE READ AND REVIEWED: June 9