When I initially requested this title I didn’t realize it catered more to young adult. The cover is what sold me. I think it’s the perfect read for a younger generation though. I just wasn’t the right reader.

Thank you for the advanced copy.

The Rumble and the Glory by J.A. Huss is a gripping exploration of love, betrayal, and redemption within a fiercely competitive environment. The story unfolds through the lives of complex characters who navigate intense emotional landscapes while facing the harsh realities of their choices. Huss’s engaging writing style and intricate plot twists keep readers on their toes, as the protagonists grapple with their pasts and seek their paths forward. This novel is perfect for fans of passionate romances intertwined with personal growth and dramatic stakes.

The Rumble & the Glory was such a good listing of tropes I adore... second chance romance, small town, found family, etc. It totally lived up to the expectation and I loved the background story building. I can't wait to see what the rest of the series brings!

The Rumble and the Glory by JA Huss is a deep dive into a gritty world of exptreme poverty that survives despite the odds. The tension is as taught and frayed as the emotional ties between characters, the passion as firey as the conflict and the storyline as strong as the will to survive in this environment. What a blinding introduction to this author! Fantastic!

Thank you to NetGalley, and JA Huss for this ARC. My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own

JA Huss’ The Rumble and the Glory is a gripping blend of high-stakes drama, intense passion, and complex character relationships. The chemistry between the protagonists adds layers of tension, pulling readers into a world where ambition, love, and personal struggles collide. Huss masterfully balances the emotional highs and lows, with the competitive backdrop adding an extra punch to the story. While the plot is fast-paced and thrilling, it’s the raw, real connections between the characters that make this a standout read.

I absolutely loved this. Loved all the character introductions and the mystery surrounding some of them. JA Huss is an abolsute genius in building a world and I cannot wait to continue this journey with her

This is a second chance romance with a little bit of spice and a lot of mystery.

I was very excited to start this series just based off the beautiful covers but was a little disappointed. The storyline was good and something I haven't read before. I think the characters have potential, but the first book fell a little short with their development. The setting was great in the hills of Appalachia. I just felt very disconnected from the book, it didn't grab me like others do. Having said all of this I do look forward to continuing the series, sometimes the first book just takes a bit to build.

Thank you NetGalley for sending me an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Another masterpiece from JA Huss. It was completely addicting and I couldn’t put it down. Amazing storyline, the plot was plotting, obsessed!!!

Oh WOW. I’ve read a number of books by this author and she never fails to disappoint. Loved Lowyn and Collin and the idea of old time revivals keeping their towns afloat. Can’t wait to read the other books in this series

The Rumble and The Glory by JA Huss 2.5⭐️

The premise for this book was super interesting and unique. Unfortunately this book fell short of my expectations. I wanted more angst and groveling from Collin after he up and left Lowyn with literally no explanation. I feel as though she forgave him far too easily for the man that supposedly “ruined” her. There were also a ton of characters in this book and it made it difficult to keep track of everyone. The plot twists came completely out of nowhere and honestly just confused me more than anything. I know this is set up to be a long series but I feel as though there were WAY too many cliff hangers/plot lines left unfinished. I probably won’t continue the series.


Thank you to NetGalley for sending me an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Took a while to get into this but once I did I was hooked! A perfectly dark-but-not-too-dark romance. I loved how detailed her world is, and I definitely want her house haha! It was interesting beyond just the romance, as it really keeps you hanging on, but also the spice is delight Totally recommend!

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You know, I really wanted to like this book. It had good tropes and an intriguing premise but didn’t work for me. My favorite thing about this book was the cover art.

One reason being, it really needed a better editor. I understand I was given an ARC and should give the author a little grace but c’mon. For example a direct quote, “And then there he is. Looking like a fuckin’ whatever.” How descriptive.
Also if I took a shot for every time the word guffaw was used, I’d need my stomach pumped.
Reason number two, there’s such thing as TOO much instant gratification. In my opinion, I should’ve had to work for the tragic backstory. But it was front and center about 10-15% in. And I’m sorry; you wouldn’t just let the man waltz back into your life after abandoning you for 12 years. He should’ve BEGGED for her forgiveness, groveled at her feet instead he just forced proximation. Yet, all her friends are just like why aren’t you sleeping with him yet?? Did y’all forget he abandoned her at a very traumatic time in her life??? Doesn’t matter how hot he is now, that’s not okay and those are some crappy friends. And the entire story happens is in the span of a week?? Like let me get this straight, Collin moves back after 12 years of no contact- after breaking up with her via his friend and enlisting in the military- hits on her twice, then shows up on her work trip and takes her on a date? Absolutely not.
Lastly, I just didn’t feel any connection with the characters or the world building. At first I was intrigued by the festival but by the end I was so tired of it. I didn’t care about the plot twist, I just wanted to be done if I’m completely honest.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced reading copy in exchange for my honest review!

This was a great freaking book.
It started off slow and did take about half of the book to finally hook me in (which is the only reason it isn’t 5 stars) but after that half way point I was GLUED to it.
It’s different than any romance book I’ve read, and I know it’s not just romance, but it’s soooo different from anything I’ve read, genuinely unique.
I love books that I can’t tell where they are going, so many out today have the same story line, and become predictable, but this book is so incredibly unique and surprising.
I HIGHLY recommend this book!

It was difficult for me to get into this story. I’ve read other books by JA and this the first time I’ve experienced this.

I totally read this for the cover - i went in totally blind because of that since the cover is AMAZING!

The Rumble and the Glory is a second chance romance set in a small Appalachian town with a lot of secrets. This is a romance mixed with so much mystery and morally gray characters that truly keep you on the edge of your seat.

I liked the side characters just as much as the MCs. There’s definitely a lot going on, but it was a good wild ride! I was a little confused at certain parts - but it was written in the way that you were finding things out when Collin was finding out, so it made sense!

As some who lives in Appalachia I was intrigued by the location of the book. The characters were good I just personally struggled to get into the story. It got a little confusing for me in places. I had to push my way through.

THE RUMBLE AND THE GLORY Sacred Trinity Book 1 by J.A. Huss
This is the start of a new series that J.A. Huss is creating. She is an excellent wordsmith and she has the ability to suck the reader into the story. Colin Creed and Lowyn McBride were high school sweethearts. After an incident, Creed left town and joined the military. Twelve years later, he is back in town and setting up a place where he and his team can set up a security business. Lowyn is still in love with Creed. This story has mystery, danger, intrigue, lies, a second chance romance, and a small town with plenty of dark secrets. I don’t like to give to much away in a review, I don’t want to spoil it for anyone. It’s definitely a good read.
I listened to the audio version and CJ Mission and Jill Redfield narrated. They did a good job with it. This is a 5 star story.

Outstanding! This was some great world building and it wasn't even a fantasy novel. The backstory that had to be created for these towns was deep and I don't think we've even scratched the surface yet. I believe there is much more to come and I can't wait for it.

Loweyn and Collin were high school sweethearts - - destined to be together forever until one fateful night when everything changed. Now they are reunited and it's not all easy and lovely. They have huge hurdles to overcome and major trust issues. But yet they do so love can overcome all....

Let's just say there is so much going on in this book that it can make your head spin - - but in a good way. It's clever and inventive and I loved each word. The history of the individual cities of the trinity and how they all fit together has me intrigued.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.

The Rumble and the Glory is a second chance romance set in a small Appalachian town with a lot of secrets. I liked the premise. Collin and Lowyn were high school sweethearts, but everything changed when Collin killed a home intruder. It was all in self-defense, but it destroyed him, as it would ruin most 18 year olds, and he dipped out of town to join the Marines, leaving Lowyn confused and heartbroken. Twelve years later, Lowyn has a very successful antiques business and Collin is returning to town with some buddies to start a private security company. The two cross paths again and sparks start to fly immediately, despite the fact that Lowyn is hesitant to put herself in a position to get hurt again and Collin does not feel worthy of her love.
The start was really good. I was rooting for them. They're both likable characters and I was ready to watch them fall back in love. The problem I came up against was the setting. The book takes place in a trio of small towns that are basically tourist traps that play their roles in the narrative they've put together, all centering on the Revival, an old revival tent style church set up that's basically live theater. It's also for sure so very badly a cult. It started to get way too weird for me. It was uncomfortable watching what the Revival was doing to Collin, and it was setting it up to be the main mystery of the story. I also disliked how casual Lowyn was about Collin's discomfort. The whole thing got very weird.

Loved the relationship between Llowyn and Collin, but the story was incredibly confusing to me. The three towns, the relationship between them and so many characters. The writing was good so might try another book from this author though