I really enjoyed this enemies to lovers story. Brynn and Sebastian's tension and banter gave me everything I felt I wanted from this book. I enjoyed Turner's writing style, it truly made me feel as if I was there with them - just a bystander watching it happen scene by scene.

I loved the small town, winter in the mountains vibe we had going on in this book. Takes me back to my little hometown 💕

Brynn was super hard to like in the beginning. She was a complete brat and self entitled. I can't stand people like that in real life, so I really didn't care for her. However, as the story progressed, we got to better understand her feelings towards her hometown, and she does grow so much as a person. I understand her now and can relate in some ways.

Honestly, Sebastian was kinda hard for me to like in the beginning as well. He was unnecessarily a jerk to Brynn many times, which was a major turn-off (not like, in a morally grey way lol). Buuuut, like Brynn, we get to better understand his actions, and I end up liking him, too.

I know it sounds like I didn't like the book that much, but that's not true. The main characters weren't necessarily my favorite. But I absolutely loved the side characters and the setting and the story. The writing was easy to read, and the author really made you feel like you were in a small town in rocky Colorado during the winter season. I really felt like I was there. And I didn't hate the main characters, I just didn't love them.

Writing this review was confusing 😅 Like I loved the book but didn't love the main characters?

this book was so stinking cute. I really enjoyed this slow burn enemies to lovers romance. It was so sweet. funny at times. Witty. fun. i loved the whole thing.

I loved this Audio it was an amazing read learning about Bryan and Sebastian and why they hate each other was so good

This is a cute little story I would definitely recommend! I was granted an audio arc from #Netgalley (thank you!) in exchange for my honest review.

The story is told from two points of view and the enemies to lovers / grumpy sunshine trope which I am a sucker for. I really did not like the "sunshine" character, which is not normal... she was really whiny and just not as enjoyable as sunshine should be. The grumpy character was the good one. Sebastian was quite enjoyable actually. I enjoyed the audio narration. I feel as if the book as a whole was just "ok".

I'm always a little anxious when trying out a new narrator, but I was so quickly eased into this book. My favorite audiobooks are always ones that I can just sink into, and forget what's going on around me. This one did not disappoint!

Our introduction to Brynn wasn't stellar - she's on air, in her bubbly Sunup persona, all the while hating how fake she sounds, and the forced cheer she has to put on. When a mistake in cues leads her to think they're off the air, she lets her real feelings show, effectively destroying her carefully built persona.

On a forced apology tour back to her hometown, a place Brynn has desperately been trying to leave behind, she's met with a tour guide who makes it clear how little he thinks of her. What hope does Brynn have of impressing the people of her hometown, if she can't even change the mind of this stranger?

I loved Adalaide Springs, and the people there who were so ready to support and accept Brynn. If only she would let herself accept it. Brynn's done more to hurt this group of people than just badmouth their town on air. Can she face her past, or will it be another act to make the public love her?

I thought this would be a book that I enjoyed, something that passed the time while I was crocheting, but it was so much more! I'm so grateful to the publishers through Netgalley for the chance to try out this audiobook!

It's a decent read. The characters are alright, but I wished they had more depth. Still, the author's writing paints a nice picture of the town. If you're into easygoing reads that won't blow your mind, this might be your jam.

This was such a great book and I love getting to know the characters. The title made me chuckle, and I really enjoyed it so much.

What a hilarious book! Loved it! This is a unique concept and Brynn really gets herself in trouble by making statements about her hometown while she’s on air and didn’t know it. When she has to “face the music” and visit the town she left so many years ago and the people while filming it really gets interesting! I love how she doesn’t recognize fellow reporter Sebastian and the things she says along the way. Definitely a book worth reading!

Brynn is a morning-show host with a sunny attitude, but after she makes a comment when she thought she was off-air, she must prove to everyone she's not the mean girl they think she is. Sebastian is a former reporter who is now responsible for driving Brynn around the very town she smack-talked on national television. Will Sebastian be able to handle his new job and will Brynn be able to save her reputation as America's sweetheart?

I loved the voice actors who narrated this book but I did not enjoy the negativity from the female MC during the first half. I am completely for banter back and forth but I did not appreciate the incessant rudeness. Brynn is back in Adelaide Springs to fix her reputation and was doing a terrible job at it. I thought about putting a big "DNF" on this audiobook up until about 49% in. The second half of the book turned around and I found it enjoyable. I just wish it had not taken so long to get there. This is one of those books where I'd tell people, "just stick through it, it will get better." However, this will not be on my recommendation list.

Read if you like:
- small town community
- grumpy/sunshine
- he fell first
- enemies to lovers

Overall this book has a perfect plot and the character development is there. Brynn in the beginning of the book is a little grumpy due to her situation but we see her grow a lot and work through things. The romance in this book is cute. This book is the epitome of cute grumpy sunshine. When reading this book you're going to feel all the romance and it's a great small town vibe.

In the captivating novel, "Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other," author Bethany Turner takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and unexpected love. Set in the picturesque town of Adelaide Springs, Colorado, the story revolves around two intriguing characters: Brynn Cornell and Sebastian Sudworth. Brynn, once a successful cohost of the popular morning show Sunup, finds herself back in her hometown after a career-shattering mistake reveals her snarky side. Determined to salvage her reputation, she embarks on a mission to apologize and show the world her true self again. However, returning to Adelaide Springs means facing painful memories she has long avoided. Through Brynn's character, Turner masterfully portrays the inner struggle of a woman torn between her desire for redemption and her fear of confronting the past. Sebastian Sudworth, a renowned journalist who vanished from the scene under mysterious circumstances, seeks solace in the peaceful embrace of Adelaide Springs. Initially assigned to chauffeur Brynn around town, Sebastian sees beyond her carefully curated facade. As the story unfolds, readers witness the slow unraveling of their animosity and the emergence of a deep connection. Turner skillfully develops their complex relationship, painting a vivid picture of the challenges and emotional turmoil they face as they navigate their feelings amidst their shared history. The chemistry between Brynn and Sebastian is palpable, and the tension between their love and hate is beautifully explored throughout the novel. Turner adeptly captures the push and pull of their interactions, highlighting the struggles of playing nice with someone they despise, while also hinting at an underlying attraction that neither can ignore. As readers, we become invested in their journey, eagerly anticipating the moment when they will confront their true feelings. One of the strengths of "Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other" lies in Turner's ability to craft multidimensional characters. Brynn's transformation from the girl-next-door TV personality to a woman grappling with her flaws and insecurities is both relatable and inspiring. Sebastian, with his enigmatic past and hidden vulnerabilities, adds depth and intrigue to the story. Through their personal growth, the author encourages readers to reflect on their own self-discovery and the power of forgiveness. Bethany Turner's writing style is engaging and filled with witty banter that leaves readers eagerly turning the pages. The vivid descriptions of Adelaide Springs transport us to the charming mountain town, immersing us in its beauty and infusing the story with a rich sense of place. In "Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other," Bethany Turner delivers a compelling and heartwarming tale of redemption, forgiveness, and unexpected love. With well-developed characters, a captivating plot, and a delightful blend of humor and emotion, this book is a must-read for fans of contemporary romance. Prepare to be swept away by the undeniable chemistry and irresistible charm of Brynn and Sebastian's journey towards self-acceptance and true love.

I was a bit worried when I saw the title, "Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other". I thought what a stupid title however after reading the book it really does fit. It is a fun book that touches on some important topics such as --can you be your self on live tv or do you have to always pretent to be someone else. The book had a lot of funny moments but also touched on important things and made me think. I was surprised that I liked the book and I did not want to put it down--I wanted to know how it ended and see what Brynn and Sebastian were going to do next. This book made me remember that sometimes you have to take a chance on something that seems silly--like the name of this book and in the end you will get a fun beach read and maybe learn something about yourself.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing this eARC of Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other.
(Yes the title is that long xD)
Brynn's a TV presenter who's quite messed up. While on TV she's bad-mouthed Adelaide Springs, the place she grew up. And now the townspeople (and the rest of the world) hate her. So in order to save her career she has to visit the place she left behind and reconcile with Adelaide Springs' people. Easy isn't it?
Well... there's Sebastian, who's a "retired" journalist. And he's not a fan of Brynn. Well... nobody in Adelaide Springs currently is. But he's the lucky guy who'll have to take care of her. And they can't stand each other.
It takes some time to get into the story cause Brynn's really not that pleasant at the beginning. But then the story picks up and you'll get to know them better.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the audio ARC of Brynn and Sebastian Hate Eachother! This book had an interesting premise and was giving The Morning Show vibes as well as that old romcom with Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler where they are news anchors, I wanted to like this more than I did, but it wasn’t my favorite. I think this may be great for people who like the enemies to lovers trope but it’s not my favorite.

Brynn was pretty unlikable, but I actually liked Sebastian. This was a fun enemies-to-lovers redemption story.

I received an advance copy. All thoughts are my own.

Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other

A big thanks to Bethany Turner,publishers Thomas Nelson, and Netgalley for an audiobook ARC copy of Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other. All opinions are my own.

The book starts by giving us background on the main characters. Brynn Cornell is a 37 year old newscaster who is getting her big start on the morning new station when she mistakenly assumes the camera is off then proceeds to make some rude comments about her hometown of Adelaide Springs, Colorado. Her only hope of saving her career and “America’s Sweetheart” persona is to fly to Colorado to make amends with the small town people she hurt. Brynn has an attitude from the beginning of the novel and I think it makes the reader’s dislike her character a little bit, which is perfect for a redemption arc storyline. She seems very self involved and self important, which will play nicely with the conflict in Adelaide Springs. Sebastian Sudworth is a man who will do just about anything the town needs and also serves as a member of the town council. He seems like a rugged mountain man, but his character has more depth as we learn about his background and family life. He is a man running away from some incident and it’s vague enough to leave the reader intrigued about what happened.

I really liked the setting of the book. Having grown up in Colorado (and currently residing there) I could totally imagine the tiny mountain town unlike Breckenridge, Telluride, or Beaver Creek. When I looked up Adelaide Springs because I had never heard of it, the only reference I found was Adelaide, the ghost town. I liked that the town wasn’t exactly an actual location because it made the story more believable than if it had been set in a town I already knew of and had visited. I imagined the town similar to Idaho Springs, Colorado but smaller and more quaint. Having lived in Colorado for my entire life, there is something quintessential simple about small mountain towns where only a few hundred residents live.

This book kept me guessing about the status of their relationship until the very end. I liked that there wasn’t a third act breakup and that I truly didn’t know how these two would work out the messy situations in their lives to end up with their happily ever after. As the book progresses you like the characters more and more and they become more human and real. The character arc for Brynn is well done and believable. Overall I’d give this book a 4 star rating because I liked many aspects of it but it didn’t quite hit the 5 stars mark.

I received this book from NetGalley! At first I thought couldn’t handle the second-hand embarrassment from Brynn, but this book handled it well! As the book went on, I began to actually understand Brynn and why she was so unlikeable. I ended up loving the couple by the end. I loved the small town vibe and I look forward to reading about Laila and Cole!

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1.5 ⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book.

Let me begin with saying I didn’t like this book at all.

I know this is supposed to be an enemies to lovers, small town trope but it was just SO awkward to read.

First, let’s start with the pacing of the book.

It took the author about 15% of the book to set out the scene. It was a lot of writing about Brynn’s work as a morning tv host and how she doesn’t like her new co-worker and essentially how she doesn’t like ANYONE who she works with. We’re then switched to Sebastian’s POV who works at the local council and is also an ex-journalist. And his POV is just a filler at this point.

Then, we spend another 60+% of the book exploring how the characters hate each other. Mind you, this whole book takes place within a week, and we have already spend 5 days of these characters just going at it and despising each other. However, on day 3 of this book, Brynn and Sebastian start to “bond” over the fact they both like “Saved By The Bell” and suddenly they don’t hate each other as much. Weird… but fine, at least they bonded, right? Wrong. One of them then says something the other doesn’t like and they’re back to hating each other. We’re then at the 75% mark of the book, and the characters are going on a car drive to the mountains. You start to wonder whether the characters will ever start to bond or show any interest in each other. They barely talk until one of them decided to take a walk outside and they suddenly both of them come over with passion for each other and they kiss. And then they kiss and kiss some more. And suddenly they “like like” each other. WHAT? We’ve spent 75% of this book at each other’s throats and you suddenly like each other AND YOU ARE DISCUSSING YOUR FUTURE TOGETHER?? WHAT???? Needless to say the ending was rushed and I absolutely hated it.

Secondly, the narration of this book was poor. Why was Brynn’s character written in first person but Sebastian’s was in third? Absolutely did not make sense. Given I was given an Audiobook I found it so strange that the narrator for Brynn also was narrating for Sebastian. It completely threw me off. Where is the male narrator??

Third… Brynn and her whole personality. She was SO unlikeable, I honestly wanted to throw something at her, shake her up and tell her to stop being such a bitch. She’s so negative and nasty, I had no sympathy towards her. Even the person she was travelling told her that instead of pretending she was a good person she can try and actually BE a better person.

Fourth, the quirky pop-culture references.

If you have ever watched The Good Place on Netflix, Brynn was a worse version of Tahani. Name dropping every single time. Apparently John Mayer wrote a song about her. She apparently made out with Zayn from One Direction. Keanu Reeves was at some charity place with her. She gave tips to Kate Middleton? Like… why are we throwing real ass celebrities names into a book? I would understand maybe two references if you absolutely have to make them but name dropping all the time? It was just SO weird.

Fifth, it was the Christian aspect of this book. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have anything against religion (I’m not a religious person myself) but it was beyond awkward to read about the Catholic/Protestant distinctions. Why was this needed?

The only positive thing I have to say about this book, is that the narrator was really good. She made me want to listen to the end of this book rather than DNF’ing it.

This book had potential but it was very poorly executed.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Audio for an ALC of this audiobook. This review is given voluntarily and is my honest feedback.

DNF @ 10%, but it had NOTHING to do with the audiobook. Seriously, I enjoyed the narrator for the little time I listened to the story and had I continued with it, I have no doubt she would have gotten 5 stars from me for performance. No, this DNF had EVERYTHING to do with the book itself.

The first two chapters are in Brynn’s 1st person POV…ok, fine. Story’s not really hooked me in the first two chapters, but hey, maybe Sebastian’s will?? 3rd chapter starts and *queue record scratch* IT’S 3RD PERSON POV?!? HUH?!? Oh no… I immediately stopped. That completely took me out of the story and I was no longer interested in reading, with my ears or otherwise. I’m sorry. I even started it back up for a minute to see if I could adjust but I was still reeling from the change, that I just decided to stop all together.

I thought about not providing feedback on this, because it was supposed to be for the AB after all, but that’s not very fair to the narrator. So I figured I would just put it out there for others who might not be interested in this switch up like I was.