I loved this small town in Colorado romance. It had so many hilarious moments that I laughed so hard. It also had some deeper, more emotional moments. I love the enemies to lovers trope, so I loved everything about this one. I listened to the audiobook of this, and the narrator did an amazing job and portrayed the characters. At first, I didn't really like Brynn, but she definitely grew on me. I enjoyed the climax and ending as well. It's such a fun romantic comedy!

I received this book in audiobook format by NetGalley and Thomas Nelson to listen/review. All of the statements above are my true opinions after fully listening to this audiobook.

I ended up reading this more more than listening. I didn't have as much time to listen. The narrator was pleasant.

My review of the story.
When you need a story that will make you laugh, smile and swoon, this is the story for you. I liked the banter between Sybastian and Brynn. It was fun to watch! I have to say that sometimes the side characters are the best. The variety of charaters and personalities throughout this story made me laugh and smile. Especially Orly. I could picture him well.
The chemistry throughout the story going back and forth between dislike and attraction made this a fun romantic comedy. I liked how they both had to face the past and learn from it. Although it was a lighthearted story, the lessons in the story bring a depth to the story. I think the reader take some valuable truths from this story as well.
I'm excited to share this story with others.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher. I also purchased a copy for myself. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

Brenda Cornell reinvented herself as Brynn not long after she left the tiny town of Adelaide Springs, Colorado, twenty years ago. She’s now the co-host of a network morning news show, and has a bright future ahead of her. At least, she does until she’s overheard disparaging her hometown when she thinks the cameras are no longer rolling. She is sent back to Adelaide Springs to try and save her career by making good with the people she insulted on national TV.

Sebastian Sebworth is an ex-journalist who moved to Adelaide Springs a few years back, and who now sits on the city council, runs the local newspaper, and acts as general taxi driver and dogsbody in his spare time. He’s given the job of shepherding Brynn and her cameraman around town for the week.

My first impression of Brynn was not positive, and I could fully understand why Sebastian took an instant dislike to her. She was arrogant, rude, and shallow, and seemed to excel in saying the wrong thing at the same time. However, Sebastian didn’t win me over either. He deliberately baited Brynn instead of taking the opportunity to be the bigger person.

Brynn and Sebastian reminded me why I’m not a fan of enemies-to-more stories. I was probably halfway thought the story before I found either of them particularly likeable, and even then I was reluctant. They both have difficult backstories to overcome, but didn’t feel like their backstories influenced their behaviour toward each other … which was barely civil to begin with.

I also wasn’t entirely convinced by their developing relationship, in that they seemed to move from enemies to forever in too short a period of time (less than a week in story time). I did enjoy seeing Brynn reunite with people from her growing-up years, and I enjoyed the insights into life in a tiny town (population of under 900).

I reviewed the audiobook version which makes it harder to judge the quality of the writing. There were a few sentences that sounded clunky, but was that the writing, the narration, or a combination of the two? It was generally a good production, but there were a few times when I found it difficult to track which character was speaking, especially if the conversation was between two men.

Overall, Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other is a solid rom-com that fans of the enemies-to-more trope will enjoy.

Thanks to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for providing a free audiobook for review.

This was a light-hearted and fun, if a little tedious read. I loved the small town setting of this book, and I really appreciated the way Turner presented us with an interesting and diverse range of characters. I found the love story decent, but nothing stood out to me about the relationship or writing.

The main issue I had with this book lies in our FMC. Unfortunately I just really didn’t like her, which is an issue for me in a rom-com. I feel that a little more exploration of her life up to the point we meet her may have helped combat this, but as it stands I was a little confused by her behaviour and motivations. In saying that, I really liked the MMC and their relationship wasn’t bad at all.

Additionally, as someone who really does not care about the world of journalism and entertainment news, I found myself quite uninterested in those aspects of this book, however, this has nothing to do with the writing and everything to do with my own disinterest, but I felt I should mention it in case you’re anything like me.

As I mentioned, the small town vibes in this one were great, and I was able to keep track of the cast easily and felt that they were well-rounded and interesting secondary characters, which is a huge bonus.

I’d recommend this one for romance readers looking for a small town, slightly enemies-to-lovers vibe with no spice. Check TWs before reading. 2.5/5

This book was a fast-paced read. However, it was just okay in my opinion. None of the plot or characters really stood out to me. I may have just not been in the mood for it. Thank you for the opportunity to read it!

Brynn is a ray of sunshine on her early morning TV host job but when she doesn't realize the cameras are still rolling and she lays into her dislike for her small hometown there is a mudslide of backlash. When she goes back to her hometown to win back her audience and clean up her imagine she finds herself struggling to fit in and find her footing again. Then there is Sebastian, who does not seem to like her sunshine image one bit.

Although this book had a ton of elements that I like in it the story kind of fell flat for me. That being said I could not pin point why it wasn't quite my favorite. I should like it by all means, it's got grumpy sunshine characters, enemies to lovers, a small hometown feel but something felt a little off to me. I didn't let that stop me from finishing it though because I love Bethany Turner books. So despite it not being my favorite I still read and for the most part enjoyed it.

I recommend this book to anyone who loves a story with news anchor elements, someone who comes from a small town outing to make themselves the best in the business. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

I thought the narration of this book wasn’t bad but I could not get past how annoying I found Brynn. I was not able to finish the book.

I’ve tried listening to this audiobook several times and I just can’t get into it for some reason. The beginning is just banter between the characters and I almost feel like I’m getting thrown in later in a story rather than at the beginning. It just wasn’t for me but I won’t give it a star rating because I don’t feel like I listened long enough to give it a real chance

Brynn was known as the sunny cohost of America’s favorite morning show until one on-air mistakenly has everyone thinking she is the meanest of the mean girls. Wanting to apologize and remind America she is from humble beginnings, she heads home to her small Colorado town. Sebastian was a superstar reporter with a reputation for being in the center of the action - until something snapped inside him and he vanished from the scene.When Sebastian is assigned to chauffeur Brynn around Adelaide Springs, they don’t hit if off. It's hard to play nice around someone you hate . . . especially when you might just be crazy about them.

I liked this a lot more than I thought I would! At the beginning of the book, I really hated Brynn - but she grew on me. The audiobook was great!

5⭐️

If you like small town, grumpyXsunshine, dual POV, forced proximity and clean romances this is the one for you! Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other is a funny, light story with lots of banter, major Hallmark vibes. I would say this was more hostile/dislike/hate-to-lovers than enemies-to-lovers. Brynn’s character development is the best part of the story and a great group of supporting characters.

The narrator, Talon David, did a wonderful job bringing Brynn and Sebastian to life. Talon is a fantastic narrator and I know I’m in for an excellent audiobook when they’re narrating.

Synopsis: Brynn Cornell was riding high as cohost of the popular morning show Sunup. All it took was one huge on-air mistake to expose her snarky side to the world and make it all come crumbling down. Now she’s back in her hometown of Adelaide Springs, Colorado, in a last-ditch attempt to convince viewers she’s not the mean girl they think she is. But this town holds painful memories that she’s not ready to face. Sebastian Sudworth was on the fast track to the journalist hall of fame—until something snapped inside him and he vanished from the scene under mysterious circumstances. Sebastian sought refuge in tiny Adelaide Springs, working odd jobs and trying to blend in as a scruffy mountain town citizen.

When Sebastian is assigned to chauffeur Brynn around town, Brynn is sure he can see right through her carefully cultivated, sunny persona. But she’s determined to do what it takes to maintain her image and save her career—so she’ll just have to charm the socks off Sebastian the same way she charmed her viewers. It's no picnic to play nice around someone you hate . . . especially when you might be crazy about them.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for an advanced audio copy for an honest review.

"Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other" by Bethany Turner is a delightful romantic comedy that feels like it was plucked straight from the script of a charming Lifetime movie. The story revolves around Brynn, a successful city girl, and Sebastian, a laid-back small-town guy, who initially can't stand each other but are forced to work together. Their journey from mutual dislike to unexpected romance is both predictable and heartwarming.

Turner excels at creating engaging characters and witty dialogue, making it easy for readers to root for Brynn and Sebastian despite their flaws and initial antagonism. The chemistry between the protagonists is palpable, and their banter provides plenty of laughs and tender moments.

However, the plot follows a very familiar trajectory, with few surprises along the way. The enemies-to-lovers trope is well-worn, and while Turner handles it with finesse, seasoned romance readers might find the story a bit too predictable. The small-town charm and secondary characters add depth, but some subplots feel underdeveloped and rushed.

For those who enjoy light, feel-good romances similar to Lifetime movies, "Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other" is a perfect pick. It's an enjoyable read that offers escapism and warmth in the winter weather, even if it doesn't break new ground in the genre. Turner’s ability to craft an entertaining story with lovable characters makes this book a pleasant experience, perfect for a cozy afternoon.

Dnf at 26% Brynn was so annoying no wonder sebastian didn't like her. 🙄


Thank you to , the author and NetGalley for letting me read this book for an honest review.

Enemies to lovers and grumpy-sunshine? Sign me up! The audiobook was well done for this book and I don’t enjoy a lot of “romances” on audio. They can go cheezy, this didn’t.

I was not a fan of the FMC for a while because haw came off whiny and bratty, but I stuck with it and the second half or so of the book pleasantly surprised me. They had a dynamic you couldn’t ignore and had some cute witty banter and pop culture references.

Thank you NetGalley and the author for the chance to try this book!

🎥 BOOK REVIEW 🎥

I usually use this space for the synopsis of the book, but unfortunately the synopsis for this particular book was SO LONG it was too long for an Instagram caption, even without my short review at the end.
Can we please stop with writing the entire plot of the book in the synopsis? Give us a taste, a blurb, a preview, not the entire book!

Review: Initially off to a rough start, the characters were mostly unlikeable and the story kind of cringe. Also I’m unsure if “the morning show” referred to in the extended synopsis was a typical American morning show, OR specially the drama series starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon (highly disagree if it was the latter). On the plus side I did enjoy the small town setting, but that was about all I enjoyed. I was rolling my eyes until the 70% mark where I DNF’ed because literally nothing had happened.


2/5 stars ⭐️⭐️ (and I think this is generous)




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Thank you so much to Net Galley and the publisher for sending me a copy of this audiobook! I loved this book so much! I fell in love with Brynn and I lived for this romance!! I definitely want to read more books by Bethany Turner!

Thank you to netgalley for this advanced edition. To start, it’s an audiobook and there’s nothing I love more than a cute little audiobook to go about my mundane task of the day. Need to do this dishes? Turn on this book and giggle at the cute antics of Brynn and Sebastian. Have some laundry to fold and put up? Listen to the banter of Brynn trying to convince Sebastian she’s this persona she puts on. And listen how Sebastian is not falling for it. But is he falling for her? It’s so cute!

This book was not for me.
I’m normally a sucker for sunshine x grumpy trope and enemies to lovers, but this was just not comprehensive.

Brynn was just really mean and then suddenly switched, and I just don’t think it worked for her to be the sunshine, because she simply was not.
Sebastian didn’t live up to the grumpy trope as well.
and they were both enemies without envy reason to be. there were no backstory for them, nothing.
I did not enjoy it.

a sweet little book! enjoyed listening to this one, I liked the characters and their love story and I was invested the whole time!

GUYSEEEEEE! What a cute book! I really loved the characters, the message, the found family, and the wonderful audiobook that I could listen to while reading. I love it when the book has this feel good way about the book and I'm looking forward to reading the sequel!

“Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other” by Bethany Turner is a delightful romantic comedy that pairs a sunny morning-show host with a cynical ex-reporter. Set in the picturesque town of Adelaide Springs, Colorado, this novel weaves humor, heart, and unexpected chemistry.

Brynn Cornell, once America’s “Ray of Sunshine,” faces a career crisis after an on-air blunder. She returns to her hometown, hoping to salvage her image. Enter Sebastian Sudworth, a former award-winning journalist with his own secrets. Their banter is electric, but playing nice with someone you secretly like isn’t easy.