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This one is a small town romance that feels a bit like a hallmark movie and I really enjoyed the grumpy sunshine trope and the way it was done in this one.

It is a slow burn with only closed door scenes so if you are looking for that this one is for you!

This one also features found family and a well done redemption storyline.

Thank you Thomas Nelson for my arc in exchange for my review.

Thank you for the ARC.

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

I didn’t love this book. I didn’t enjoy the quirky small town and its quirky side characters.

I didn’t really feel the chemistry between the 2 MC but I feel like this just wasn’t for me.

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I go back and forth on this and ultimately I think it has good potential but falls short.

I need all the side stories for Brynn’s graduating class of 5 like yesterday. I am obsessed with Adelaide Springs. The story was great but I could have used 3-5 more chapters throughout to give the relationship more time to develop. Things went from enemies to lovers in about 36 hours. There were a few things that felt a little like I was having to read into them as well…. I’m still not sure if Brynn was physically abused by her mother and the boyfriends or if she was more just neglected and emotionally abused. There were also maybe a few too many pop culture references that I’m not sure any reader younger than an older millennial will grasp. As someone the same age as the main character I even had to look up one or two of them to make sure I knew what the reference/joke was. Those were small issues for me and I really did love the writing and story.

3.5⭐️ rounded up.
This cute, small town, enemies to lovers romance is like a mix of Morning Glory (news anchor MC), Sweet Home Alabama (enemies to lovers/homecoming) and Gilmore Girls (because of the town hall meetings).
What worked for me:
—A reminder that everyone has a story that has shaped them. This played a part in the enemies-to-lovers story unfolding, and it worked for me.
—redemption/forgiveness
—found family/community
—sweet, slow burn romance
What I wished were different:
—I had a really hard time connecting with Brynn in the first half. Everyone makes mistakes, but for me, it took too long for her to take responsibility and show some self-awareness.
—The storyline about Sebastian’s past seemed a bit far-fetched. Google anyone?
—The first half moved really slowly and the ending felt rushed. The story did grow on me, but I wish the pacing was the other way around.

I’d recommend this if you’re looking for a grumpy/sunshine story with hallmark vibes and a closed door romance.

Many thanks to Thomas Nelson and Netgalley for the advanced review copy. Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other releases in September.

Thank you for allowing me to read this book early. Unfortunately this title was not for me.

I can see patrons enjoying it but for me personally it was not the right choice.

Also, the publishing logo was on every other page and very distracting. Please consider changing for future galleys.

Thank you to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson for an ARC of this book.

I was so disappointed by this book. The description and cover got my hopes up, but I just couldn't get into the story. The characters fell flat and I couldn't connect with them at all. I found myself just skimming the pages and not really feeling anything towards what was on the page. I guess this book would be okay to read if your looking for something that won't consume your whole mind.

Brynn Cornell, popular co-host of Sunup has messed up with one on-air mishap. The once America's Ray of Sunshine, now has to go back to her hometown of Adelaide Springs to make peace with her old acquaintances and friends that she has trashed on live TV.
Sebastian Sudworth used to be the face of TV, with a reputation for being a superstar journalist, until he vanished and no one ever saw him on TV again. No one knows, but Sebastain resides in Adelaide Springs to escape his past, working odd jobs and slowly falls in love with the beautiful town.
With Adelaide Springs in common, the two are forced together whilst Sebastian is assigned to be Brynn's chauffer (which he is not pleased about at all).
Determined to charm Sebastian, win over her old pals, and ultimately save her career, Brynn has to work hard.

This was quite a slow starting book. At the start I really didn't enjoy it as it seems to drag on a little, but as soon as I was about half way through, the pace picked up and I began to love reading it.
The dual POV style is typically very interesting; however, this book had me puzzled. Brynn's sections were in first person (which I enjoyed heavily and felt very immersed in) but Sebastian's sections were told in third person (which I did not like). I've never read a book with this style before, and I'm not entirely sure I liked it.
Nevertheless, as the book continued, I found it easier to read.

The characters have a lot of depth to them and were easy to like. Once you found out their back stories, everything seemed to click into place.
Plot wise, the story was interesting! It started off with a disaster, but I loved that there was no build up to it, instead, it was done instantly and then I could focus on the 'aim' of the story.

Ultimately, I did enjoy this book, but the writing style did let it down a bit!

If you love a good Hallmark movie, you will love this book!

Super clean rom-com. A little slow at time but very cute!

Brynn is a little hard to like but Sebastian won me over :)

This book was just not for me. I don’t know why but I couldn’t connect with the characters and the story fell kind of flat for me.

With the title you instantly know who the main characters are Brynn and Sebastian. This has is a clean fun story. Brynn who I couldn't love in the beginning is a host on a morning talk show, Sunup. On her first week, she is caught on air saying rude and degrading things about her home town. She has to fix it or lose her job. At this point, I just wasn't sure that I was going to like Brynn, she just wasn't a likeable person considering she was supposed to be our sunny and funny gal. Now Sebastian, our grumpy hometown guy was lovable and just drew you into laughing at his side of the story. But wait they hate each other.......yup! They just clash right away. Brynn's attitude is annoying but hang in there. As the story unfolds you will learn a lot about why she is this way. Sebastian's grumpy attitude, but honestly I didn't blame him, was incredibly adorable. And well we need to remember Orly, the camera man, who knows both of them.

This story does start slow, but watch out it will gain momentum and take off for a flying ending. The point of view written from Bryan's is first person. Sebastian's is written in third person. This is a usual way of switching between our two main characters. It is a clean romance. I would recommend it for someone looking for a quick & clean romance to read.

This is my personal opinion on this book. I received a complimentary copy of the e-book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This was such an adorable book. For a big enemies-to-lovers fan like me, with a lot of pining from Sebastian, this is the perfect book to pick up ! I absolutely loved the way that Sebastian and Brynn ended up opening up about their past and grew together to develop the strongest relationship. You won’t regret reading this!

If you're in the mood for a cute romcom with the classic enemies-to-lovers trope, Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other by Bethany Turner might be just the book for you. The story follows Brynn Cornell, a morning-show host who has to return to her hometown in Colorado to save her career and image after a major on-air mistake. There, she meets Sebastian Sudworth, a cynical ex-reporter who's been hiding out in the small town. When Sebastian is assigned to chauffeur Brynn around town, they're both in for a ride they didn't expect.

Personally, I found the book to be a solid 3.5 stars. While the story is enjoyable and has all the elements you'd want in a romcom, I couldn't quite get on board with Brynn as a character. She was more annoying than endearing, and her constant need to maintain her image made her seem insincere at times. However, Sebastian was the shining star of the book. His dry wit and snarky comments were a delight to read, and I found myself rooting for him throughout the story.

One of the things I enjoyed most about the book was the sunshine/grumpy trope. Brynn is the sunny, bubbly protagonist who's always positive, while Sebastian is the brooding, cynical one who's seen too much of the world. Their interactions and banter were entertaining to read, and their chemistry was undeniable.

Overall, if you're looking for a light and fun read with a classic romcom plot, Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other might be worth checking out. Just be prepared to be a bit frustrated with Brynn along the way.

This was a cute book. I wanted to love it more but the main female character was hard to route for. The story felt like it dragged a bit. I’m not disappointed. I read this book but it wasn’t my favorite. Thank you NetGalley and publishers for an ARC of this book.

I thought this book was just adorable. It was just what I needed. A little enemies to lovers with a lot of pining by the male MC. Brynn is caught on national TV shaming the town she grew up in, now she is going back there to make amends. Sebastian left the spotlight and retired to Brynn's little hometown, and took great offense in her slander. He wants the town to be put on the map, so when he hears she is coming back there for an expose and to apologize, he thinks it is just what the town needs.
Too bad he is the one who has to cart her all over and babysit her. What he doesn't bank on is getting to know the real Brynn, the one the town knows is still there, under all of her hard exterior. When she comes into town, he thinks she is just a stuck up TV personality, but he doesn't count on seeing all of her scars and relating to her more than he would like.
I loved the way these two grew together, opened up about their past and communicated. I really loved that there was no third act break up, and once they were together, they were cemented. If you are looking for a cute, quick read with lots of love, pick this up.
Thanks to Thomas Neilson, Netgalley and Bethany Turner for an early copy.

I have read some of Bethany's books so I knew what to expect. But this one fell short for me. The cover is amazing and I loved the clean romance however the 'hate' the two main characters have for each other was just too much - too over the top. Take out some of the chapters and you have a fantastic read. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

This book was okay. Not my favorite interactions between characters or general story line. Still a quick enjoyable read, but I felt like I was skimming at times.

I was excited to read this book, as I enjoy an enemy-to-lovers troupe. However, I felt like the description was a bit miss leading, since this didn't feel like enemy=to-lovers at all.

Plus the book was very slow and I didn't feel like the characters were developed enough for me to feel a connection.

Sadly I did not finish this one.

A cute rom-com with big hallmark movie vibes

Thank you to the publisher, Thomas Nelson and also NetGalley for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review!

This was super cute, the cover initially drew me in and the blurb further intrigued me. If there’s anything I love it’s an enemies to lovers romance with a small town setting, and the vibes of this book were perfect.

I really enjoyed the characters and I thought their relationship built well throughout the book, aside from a few personal issues with pacing, I really enjoyed their interactions. This was very much hallmark movie vibes, which can sometimes work against a book, in my opinion. I had grandiose expectations for this title and I feel like I have hyped myself up a little too much.

This book was good. Very cute and the romance is sweet. But I think the between the pacing issues and it falling a little flat in places for me I can’t give a rating of more than a 3.5, if you’re looking for a cute clean romance that’s easy to read and very quick to get through this would definitely be more up your alley than it was mine. There’s definitely an audience for this book, who will adore it completely… but unfortunately, I do not think that is me at this time.

I had a very hard time getting through this book. While I only got to 57% and then DNF'd, I have little faith that the storyline would suddenly become great.
First of all, there were way too many pop culture references plugged as an attempt to create atmosphere. Unfortunately, there is a very niche market that would hit all these references and actually gain clarity of the plot from it. If I have no idea who a certain band is or reference to historical figure, the entire thought is mute. On that note, there are a significant amount of background information or references that seem like filler. They add nothing to the plot or character development.
Second, it was frustrating to switch POVs from first to third person. There was really no need for it and could have been written in either all first or all third.
Third, I disliked both the main characters. A lot. At more than halfway through the book, as a reader, I need to connect and relate to someone. These characters fell flat and there was not a chance in my mind that it made sense to turn this story into one where they fall in love.
Finally, there were way too many characters that were mentioned in the first few chapters that didn't appear again in the story. It was name overload.
Two stars because it was grammatically correct and had a clear plot structure.