Daydream is a sweet, funny, heartwarming romantic comedy with well-rounded characters and a well-paced plot.

Henry finally gets the spotlight in the third installment. As the newly minted hockey team captain, Henry has some big responsibilities to fill. As a result, he finds himself falling behind in school. At a bookstore, Henry has a meet cute with classmate Halle Jacobs. Halle runs a romance book club and has aspirations of becoming a novelist. However, she feels she needs more life experience to make her writing pop off the page. Literary-minded Halle is the perfect person to help Henry keep up in school. Henry is the perfect person to help Halle find the new experiences she's looking for. Along the way, Halle and Henry realize they have a deeper connection than they realized.

Hannah Grace's books are always at the top of my reading list. Her romances portray relationships in a healthy, relatable way. Her plots don't have unnecessary drama or filler scenes. She writes characters that are well-rounded, unique, and genuine. It's hard not to root for any of the characters in the Maple Hills series. Hannah Grace's writing has a pleasant flow and she paces the plot well. Her books always leave me with a cozy, feel-good vibe. She describes Maple Hills so vividly, that I almost feel like I've been there. I also love how Hannah Grace finds a way to bring the same magic of her previous books into this book, and yet the novel has its own tone and feel to it. It's both original and familiar.

Hannah Grace takes time to develop the main characters. In Henry's case, readers have gotten to know him as a secondary character in the previous two books. His neurodivergence was explored in more detail. It was nice to see neurodivergent representation in a genre where it's often not explored. Hannah Grace penned a message at the beginning of the story explaining her approach to Henry's neurodivergence in a thoughtful way.

Halle was a new character, but also well-developed. I was curious to see what kind of pairing Hannah Grace had in mind for lovable Henry. Halle was the perfect match. Their slow-burn chemistry was a great fit for their characters and helped the romance develop believably. Both Henry and Halle had issues that added to the depth of their characters. In particular, Halle's penchant for people-pleasing resonated. Her desire to form meaningful connections with people but struggling to initiate made her more relatable. Henry and Halle modeled healthy communication. Their relationship allowed them to learn more about themselves, which is refreshing to see in a romance.

If you're a fan of the Maple Hills series or curious about starting it, Daydream is the perfect read.

Woooooof, do I see a little bit of myself in both Henry and Halle. Just like everyone else, I’ve been waiting for Henry’s book since Icebreaker. He’s the glue to the crew! He’s been a favorite since book one. And was I proud to be his mother? (Dr. Yasmine at that! I love my wife, I love my job!) 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↔️

I’ve seen comments on how Halle hits a little too close to home with the books girls. How she runs a romance book club, loves to read, and has a lot of similar attributes like loving Taylor Swift. And I’m kind of just like??? Isn’t that the point? People who read in this day and age ARE Halle. Looking for love. Having similar hobbies. This is a realistic human, a realistic character. The patience and relationship build for Halle and Henry felt realistic to me too, how relationships really develop.

The plot in this book, is relatively, Halle and Henry. You’re going through their day to day as well as the problems of the crew. Yes, so much is going on outside their relationship, but again, I think it’s because Henry is that glue for so many of the characters. The book is long, Hannah does say to buckle up for it. I don’t know — reading her books just feels like you’re with them for the long run and their stories. If a 400+ romance book isn’t for you, this series just may not be the vibe then!

But Halle and Henry? Just real sweet 💘 a daydream.

“She looks so beautiful; I wish I could capture her right now, but even with a paintbrush or pencil in my hand, I fear I wouldn't do her justice. I wonder if she’d believe me if I told her.”

reading this book helped me realize i need to talk to my family about letting strangers into our house because some of these scenes and some of halles thoughts were word for word what i have written in my journal which means that hannah grace somehow snuck into my house, climbed up the stairs to my room and found my journals and then used them as inspo for this book.

in all seriousness. this book was incredible. every time i pick up one of her books i think it’s the best one but i am being so for real when i say that this one wins. halle and henry are THE couple to beat. it will be incredibly difficult finding some other couple that knocks them out of first place. i truly fear i will never love characters more than these ones. i have to be okay with that.

halle sees henry and henry hears halle. their communication is next level. the level of comfort they have built between the two of them to help the other feel safe being vulnerable was so special.

i love that our author was able to incorporate moments with our previous mcs but still allowed the focus to be on henry and halle!

halle loving daisies, taylor swift AND strawberries? feels like me. i loved this book so much. it will forever hold a special place in my heart as will the rest of the series. i’m not sure if hannah grace is planning on continuing on or if this is the final instalment with this group, but whatever project comes next, i will be welcoming it with open arms.

please read this book and then read it again

thank you to atria books and netgalley for an e-arc of this book!

I swooooooned over Henry. I knew I would love his book and I was very excited to get his story. He was perfection. If you like a golden retriever MMC who also has some serious moves, Henry is your guy. I thought the neurodivergent rep was really well done and relatable. I like that Hannah said at the beginning he would not be "diagnosed" - because not everyone fits a mold or gets diagnosed or needs to be diagnosed with something in order to be happy.

The forehead kisses, the one liners, the way he SHOWS UP for Halle - sublime. This is a great book for the oldest daughters in the family who always put everyone else's needs above their own and never feel quite good enough. Both of these characters were realistic and likeable. I rooted for them the entire time and felt they had great communication and chemistry.

I do feel like each book in this series is a bit long and could likely have 50 or so pages cut in the middle to keep the pacing steady.

I’m thrilled to share Hannah Grace’s third book in the Maple Hills series, a new adult romance featuring Henry Turner, the college hockey team captain, and Halle Jacobs, a bookworm who has all the smarts. Their meet-cute happens in a bookstore where Halle hosts her book club, but they grow closer when she becomes Henry’s tutor.

Henry’s year is tough, thanks to procrastination and a rocky relationship with a professor, while Halle struggles to juggle multiple roles, including battling writer’s block while working on a novel for a competition.

Daydream isn’t just a funny and spicy friends-to-lovers romance it’s also a touching story of self-discovery. Henry learns to navigate life with his neurodivergent traits, which deeply resonated with me. Meanwhile, Halle, grappling with her own loneliness, sees and supports Henry in ways no one else does.

“I know that the things you see as differences to everyone else make you who we all care so much about.”

Henry is also Halle’s hero in many ways. He’s so affectionate, attentive, and thoughtful. And oh I love how they find ‘normal comfortable silence’ together, how their friendship grows, and how their slow-burn romance blossoms into a heartfelt HEA.

Grace's third installment in the Maple Hills series is a deliciously romantic romp that celebrates romance readers. The vulnerability between Halle and Henry is achingly sweet and made for a very fun read.

This truly has to be the best installment in the Maple Hills series so far!! A fan favorite of the series finally gets his time to be the male main character in his own love story and HE DOES NOT DISSAPOINT!! Henry Turner needs to be everyone's new book boyfriend for a few reasons, he's:

-kind
-artistic
-friendly
-in tune with his emotions
-communicates ✨
-respects women
-empathetic
-protective
-and loves Halle with all of his heart 🥰🥰🥰

All of their moments together had me swooning, squealing, and kicking my feet up!! Omg and don't get me started on the painting together scene 🥵🔥

Halle is also such a wonderful fmc who I couldn't help but root for but also I heavily related to. With also being the oldest daughter and being in a role of managing the family, I completely understood where she came from with her grievances and her own difficulties with making everyone happy but also forgetting about making your own self happy. I also ADORED the fact that she was a fellow cardigan-wearing bookworm who wrote her own stories but was also learning about herself and navigating her first love.

It was also so good to revisit back and see everyone else from Maple Hills including Stasie, Nate, Russ, Aurora, Lola, Robbie, JJ, and the rest of the hockey crew! The way that they were so excited to befriend Halle and include her in their group was so 😭❤️ loved it! Also, can we talk about how well the characters dealt with communication, setting boundaries, and helping out each other when needed??? It was such a mature approach done by both the mcs, especially since they're college-aged! I'll admit, it was done in a much more mature manner than I've read about some adults in some novels!

This was such a delight to read and I thoroughly enjoyed this couple and their relationship!! Thank you so so so much to NetGalley and Atria Books for this wonderful ARC copy!! one of my top romance reads of 2024 for sure!!

I love the maple hill series. Henry and Halle are the most adorable cute couple., the chemistry between them was very noticeable since the first they day met, but the fact that they took everything slow made the story more entertaining. I loved how their relationship developed so well throughout the story and the importance of friendship for both characters.

Continuing to love this series with each new visit to Maple Hills.

Daydream is for you if you like books featuring...
* Big college vibes in a small town neighborhood setting
* Hockey romance - just the perfect amount of sports and cast of characters
* Homemade cookies at bookstore events hosted by romance readers

Perfect for fans of...
* Sarah Adams
* Ted Lasso
* Checkmate by Ali Hazelwood

4.5 stars and my thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC.

For as much as I did not like Icebreaker and Wildfire, I fucking loved Daydream. Henry has been a "fan favorite" for a long time and I can see why. Henry was the perfect MC for this type of story.

And Halle. My love. I'm so glad I got to read about Halle. I love that she got to grow as a person outside of her relationship with Henry. I loved the slow burn. I loved the support from her friends. I loved that she never once reconsidered going back to Will. That was so fucking refreshing.

I read a few of the 1 star reviews and almost all of them are upset about the slow burn, but honestly? It worked. I think that's why I didn't really like the first two as much. There was little to no buildup for the characters as people. I felt no connection to Anastasia and Nate or Aurora and Russ. But Henry and Halle? They're sweet, slow love story? Perfect.

100% yes.

Henry is a neurodivergent character and the author writes him so incredibly well. The relationship grows phenomenally from friends to platonic love to something more. It's an extremely slow burn but I'm not even mad about it because the characters are so genuine and endearing. I also love the dual perspective because it helps develop more of an understanding to Henry's thought process and this is the neurodivergent we need. Also, the author's letter in the beginning of the book was so genuine and heartwarming and it really grabbed my interest; it's very validating and heartfelt.

The writing has grown SO much since Icebreaker. There's not a lot of conflict between Henry and Halle so this isn't the book for you if you're looking for something with angst, but their communication and growth together is phenomenal. The way they understood exactly what the other person needed is so satisfying. I love the attention the author brings to a "neurodivergent coded" character. Even though this was super slow burn and the romance isn't really the main focus, I didn't really mind it because neither of them doubted their feelings and seeing them discover more about themselves and each other was perfect enough. Henry and Halle's story is sweet, wholesome, and everything that I didn't know I needed. It'll be hard to top this one in this series.

Another cute romance from Hannah Grace! The books in this series just keep getting better! I was drawn in from the start and didn’t want to put this one down!

I love this series so much. However, now that I’ve finished Daydream, this is my favorite of the series! Halle and Henry have the best chemistry, and I did not want this story to end. I listened to the audiobook, which was narrated beautifully.

Gosh do I love Hannah Grace. I gave her first two books four stars, but I think her writing has only gotten better, and this one gets all the stars for me. I really enjoyed both the main characters of this book: sweet Halle who does too much for others and not enough for herself, and star hockey captain Henry who secretly has no desire to be captain. The best thing about Hannah Grace's writing is her character development. She really takes her time giving us all the details about these characters. Henry is probably the best and more realistic character I have seen who is dealing with undiagnosed neurodivergence (and maybe depression? He definitely has some rough episodes). The way these characters help each other through their hardest times is really honest and heartfelt, and it makes the chemistry and sex between them even better. Like Grace's other books, there's a large supporting cast, and you'll enjoy them even more if you read the other Maple Hills books before this one. All of the friends in this book are supportive, funny, and feel real. I have zero complaints about this book except that I stayed up way too late reading it.

Thank you NetGalley for the digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Thank you @atriabooks #AtriaPartner @simon.audio for my gifted copies!⁣
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“Fighting is for fools, and you are not a fool.”⁣
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Henry Turner. My goodness this angel. I adored Henry from the sneaks in Maple Hills, but I didn’t know if basically adore a man so much! The patience, the kindness, the overwhelming need to be alone because life is so freaking loud. I cannot get over how much I loved Henry Turner. ⁣
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Halle. I don’t think I’ve ever hated a family more than Halle’s. I know they “mean well” and “are trying” but it’s a no from me dawg. Sweet Halle out here doing everything for everyone and just needs someone to cherish her. I loved how she was able to find her voice and love. ⁣
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The audio was phenomenal. Emmanuel Ingram voice was so smooth like silk. I truly melted during Henry’s chapters because the vibe was IT. CJ Bloom knows how to narrate the heck out of a romance, and this was such a good one.⁣
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Out yesterday, definitely my favorite of the Maple Hills couples. They just were so relatable and good.

Daydream by Hannah Grace is a resounding second act to her debut Icebreaker. While Icebreaker was feisty and quick-witted, Daydream has a certain smoothness to it, like the most luxurious buttercream, sweet and you’ll come back wanting more. Henry and Aurora’s relationship was the perfect combination of will-they-won’t-they romance and character arch’s that make you feel like you’ve known these characters your whole life. As soon as I finished it, I was already itching for more of H&A’s story. The deep understanding that they have of one another is the perfect balance of fairytale with a touch of reality. To say Hannah Grace’s Daydream wowed me would be an understatement. This author proves time and time again why she is dominating the market, pure unadulterated talent.

Another sweet and funny romance from Hannah Grace. I never imagined I'd be as into the Maple Hills series as I am, but it's a reliably cute and charming cast of characters, and DAYDREAM continues the trend. This time we follow Henry, a fan favorite from the previous books, and his romantic interest Halle. I liked their burgeoning romance and how well they worked together, and I also really liked seeing Halle's personal growth as she strives to stop trying to please everyone and start trying to put herself first. I'm always game for these books and their hockey player characters, and I will be curious to see what comes next.

I have a note from when I read ICEBREAKER that simply says “HENRY!!!!!” …then another note from WILDFIRE that says “HENRY!!!” …and that basically sums up how freaken excited I was for his moment to shine! 😂🥹

THEN! DAYDREAM starts with Hannah Grace’s authors note regarding Henry’s neurodivergence so I knew I was going to appreciate his story even more🫶👏

✨friends to lovers
✨a mutual agreement - tutoring help in exchange for dating experience (for the book she’s writing!) 🤝 with a rule book including “don’t fall in love with me”😏😏
✨Henry isn’t only a man written by a women he’s a character RAISED by WOMEN
✨Halle is an eldest daughter and feels incredible pressure all the time - and she’s a chronic people pleaser, hello I felt seen! 🙂‍↕️
✨”cap” because they’re on the same team😩❤️‍🩹
✨found family🫶
✨the cutest Christmas gift exchange ever❤️‍🔥and the grand gesture later?! Henry wins 🏆
✨excellent communication skills 👏

My only complaint is there wasn’t a ton of ~tension~ between Henry and Halle🤔 they both had a lot going on outside their relationship but not a ton together? so at points it seemed too slow. BUT! I do recommend and love this series!!💝

I LOVE HENRY!!!!! <3 <3 <3

I was already excited going into this book because Henry has consistently been my favorite character throughout the series, but now that I’ve read it, I love him so much more.

I loved the FMC, Halle, who is such a supportive friend, family member, coworker, etc., and deserves so much more from people. But I was so happy to see her character development throughout the book—we love a people pleaser who finally learns how to say no!!

I also loved and appreciated all of the mental health talk. It was real, refreshing, and relevant.

Spice for this one was lower than I expected (the Maple Hills books are great smut!!), which didn’t disappoint me, but did surprise me. I’d say spice was like 3-3.5/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Overall, I loved this book! Truly found myself kicking my feet and giggling the whole way through. I initially gave the book a 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, but now I’m wondering if it’s more like 4.5. I really loved it!

(Thank you, Simon & Schuster and NetGalley, for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.)

She's a bookworm who's just broken up with her boyfriend, he's the hockey captain who needs a tutor, both of them are facing challenges but a sweet friendship begins and something like love is beginning to start as well. Halle Jacobs is a people pleaser, she's always putting everyone else above herself and she's tired of it. When her boyfriend breaks up with her she couldn't be more relieved to finally get a chance to explore herself, to make friends and put herself first. Halle wants to write a book and she works at a bookstore in her spare time. Henry Turner is the new hockey captain and is crumbling under the pressure to do well and to get good grades, he has a major procrastination issue and needs to pass his english class or else he'll lose everything. When Henry meets Halle, she offers to tutor him and in return he begins to genuinely befriend her and help her write her book on getting the dating experiences she never got to inspire her characters. Henry and Halle begin going on dates and outings, and Henry is beginning to fall for the first time in his life... but is he ready to fall in love? This was a sweet read and the romance between Halle and Henry was really sweet, they were super supportive and caring with one another and all the gestures they did for each other as friends was really cute. The book drags on for a bit but honestly, it's a sweet read and a great addition to the series. I can't wait to read more form this author and really hope there is more in the series!!

Release Date: August 27,2024

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and Atria Books for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*