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.

You know how sometimes the vibes are just right?

That’s how I feel about this book. It came out a while ago but I don’t think the vibes were right for me to read it then. But now, I loved it.

A morning show host’s fall from grace and a former foreign correspondent facing his fears? Give me all of this and add in a charming mountain town, karaoke and an avalanche. 🎤🏔️ The vibes were perfect.

Special thanks to @thomasnelson for the ARC & ALC.

Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other reads like a cheesy Hallmark movie. America’s sweetheart television reporter, Brynn, is caught on a hot mic talking poorly about her hometown. To fix her image with the public, she goes back to the small town where she grew up. However, when she is home, she meets Sebastian, a former reporter who has found solace in the place Brynn despises. While I liked the premise of this book, I found Brynn, one of the love interests to be incredibly unlikable. She does have somewhat of a redemption arc, but not enough to salvage her behavior for the first three-quarters of the book.

This was such a sweet book! I loved the characters, and their love story. The dialogue was realistic and enjoyable.

This was another amazing addition to Bethany Turner’s collection. I immediately fell in love with both characters in different ways. I knew all along that Brynn or B-r-e-n was a hometown girl who would eventually find her way back to herself. Seb was my kind of nerd from the get go. This was a clean, feel- good romance that references God, but its subtlety is great for even non believers. This is a must read for all romance lovers. It’s new and fresh and one I could not put down. I hated for it to end. I laughed and I cried a few times as I felt invested in the characters. 4 stars for this one!

From the book description I expected something cute, fun, and sassy. This was not what this book was. I was so excited going into it and I did like the first couple chapters. But overall I did not vibe with the main characters. Brynn was just very rude for no particular reason and that got pretty annoying. Also, why did the narration perspective change for Sebastians POV?!? That absolutely threw me off. I’ve never seen a book do that before. He was okay, but nothing special. The change fromm hate to love between the main characters came out of nowhere and wasn’t very believable unfortunately. The ending also felt very rushed.
The narration of the book was great though.

In Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other, Bethany Turner crafts an engaging narrative that's as witty as it is heartwarming. The story dives us into the life of Brynn Cornell, who finds herself back in her quaint hometown of Adelaide Springs, grappling with the remnants of her shattered public image. Her mission is simple yet daunting: prove to the world—and perhaps to herself—that the on-air blunder revealing her not-so-sunny side isn't the sum total of who she is. Meanwhile, Sebastian Sudworth, a once-celebrated journalist turned local recluse, becomes an unlikely ally in her quest for redemption. Their dynamic, filled with banter (my favorite), mutual disdain (love an enemies to lovers), and an undercurrent of undeniable chemistry, propels the narrative forward, making for a deliciously tense yet endearing read. The story can be a bit predictable at times, especially for a rom-com, but I feel like Turner does a nice job of making it her own story.

The audiobook experience is definitely enhanced by the narrator's performance. As someone who is VERY picky with audiobook narrations, I was pleasantly surprised by how well the narrator captured the essence of the characters and the spirit of the story. The narration added layers to the characters' personalities, making their story together feel all the more real. This isn't just a story about two people who can't stand each other; it's a journey of self-discovery, healing, and the kind of love that blossoms when least expected. For anyone looking for a story that combines humor, heart, and a touch of redemption, all while being brought to life by an exceptional audio performance, Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other is a must-listen. It's a testament to Turner's storytelling prowess and a reminder of the magic that happens when narrative and narration are perfectly paired.

I really enjoyed this book.

I love an enemies to lovers romance and this book was no different. I loved brynn and Sebastian together, their banter was so enjoyable but they were also great characters on their own too. I loved the hometown setting too and all the supporting characters, it was the perfect backdrop for their story and so enjoyable to hear about. And the ending was just perfect!

I listened to the audiobook version of this story and the narrator was really enjoyable to listen too.

This is such a cozy and enjoyable romance , I’d definitely recommend you give it a go.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. I could not get into this story or connect with the characters and ended up not finishing it.

I really enjoyed this small town, grumpy/sunshine romance!

The small town nature and connectedness contrasted with Brynn’s former social media life made for a great internal conflict for her, and I enjoyed that she was able to merge and transfer the positive parts of her old life into her new.