Ok wait. This book was actually so perfect. I loved this small town, the stories, the multiple POVs, and the characters.

I came down a star just because the last 10% felt a bit rushed and I would have liked to see more character growth (or at least a bit of communication) from the two leads. Though to be fair, I absolutely adored the leads and the main storyline. I also appreciated the flashback scenes we received throughout to help better understand where everyone was currently standing. Though back to the above comment on growth/communication - those flashbacks were sometimes a crutch for the story as well. Granny's character meant everything and was by far my favorite secondary character and was the perfect push and pull for the plot.

I am so, so pleasantly surprised by this book and now need to check out more of Annie's work to see if they measure even a fraction up to this one. Can't wait for this to come out and for everyone to experience it!

Thank you @netgalley, @AvonBooks, and @HarperVoyagerUS for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book!

If you adore small-town charm and the magic of rekindling first love, Spring Fling by Annie England Noblin is a must-read! 🌷 Set in the picturesque Clay Creek, Arkansas, the story follows Mylie, who thrives in her tackle shop and loves her lively family. But when Ben returns from Chicago to settle his family estate, old feelings and town gossip stir up more than he anticipated.

Their journey from childhood friends to something more is both heartwarming and delightful. With Noblin’s signature wit and cozy charm, this friends-to-lovers tale is perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis and Sarah Adams. 🌟

I enjoyed this read immensely and would recommend it for a charming escape. Four stars! ✨📚

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read Spring Fling.

This was such a cute book, but it was a little slow for me. Not to mention I kept getting a little confused because the spelling of Mylie’s name kept changing. Would I recommend this book, yes I would.

This book was a nice easy, contemporary romance read. I really enjoyed the dual POVs (something I typically prefer) and how easy the flow of the book went. It progressed at a natural pace and didn’t make me feel like the characters were rushed at all. The small town vibe of the book was also enjoyable and very funny at times.

Thank you, NetGalley for this ARC!
Release date: March 18, 2025

Mylie and Ben have been inseparable since 6th grade. Throughout high school, they had undeniable chemistry, but when Ben left to go to Chicago, they drifted apart. That is until Ben comes back to town ;)

I really liked the setting in this book! I can't remember reading any other book that takes place in spring. This book did take me a while to read though. Keep in mind, I had surgery in the middle, but it kind of put me in a slump. I started this book around the 25th of July.

I liked the character dynamics a lot. I loved Mylies tough exterior and Ben’s soft one. I could feel the tension and feelings through my screen. The writing was done really well, the story just wasn't for me. I was looking for a happy and light-hearted read, and while this had some of those elements, there were also more boring and rushed parts.
I still enjoyed reading this! I would recommend it to anyone in springtime or anyone looking for a fun but serious read.

I thought this was a cute book. Very small town romance, with childhood best friends who get a second chance at love. I feel like there were a lot of parts about this book that I liked, but it felt very fast paced and 2-dimensional. Still, it was a very enjoyable summer read!

Thank you NetGalley for providing an ARC version of the book

Mylie y Ben fueron mejores amigos que poco a poco desarrollaron sentimientos por el otro, los dos sabían que no podía pasar nada porque él se iría a una gran ciudad a la universidad y que tenía muchas aspiraciones que no podría cumplir en Clay Creek.

Pensaron que podrían seguir siendo amigos, pero la distancia fue mucha, los mensajes y llamadas fueron cada vez más escasas hasta que dejaron de comunicarse y su amistad murió.

Una decada después Ben tiene que regresar al lugar que juro nunca regresaría, pero su mamá en su lecho de muerte le pidió que visitara el pueblo y que se quedara por unas semanas.

Cuando se vuelven a ver les cuenta trabajo retomar su amistad por las cosas no dichas, no obstante llegan a un punto en el que deciden retomar su amistad.





Puedo ver porque Mylie y Ben fueron amigos más no puedo verlos como pareja. Les falto esa chispa o química en el presente porque en los capítulos del pasado se notan sus sentimientos.

La razón por la que Ben no quería quedarse en Clay Creek se me hizo tonta y más ya siendo un adulto. Celebró que se fuera en su juventud para que creciera como persona y no se quedara con el y que hubiera pasado.


No entiendo como a Roby o como se llame el delincuente del pueblo no le pusieron un alto y dejaron que hiciera todas esas tonterías hasta que casi mata a alguien.



Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun, second chance love story. Two neighbors in a small town, Mylie and Ben, grew up together, until Ben moves to the "big city" after high school graduation. His mother makes him promise to go back to Clay Creek 10 years later to sell his deceased grandfather's home. This is when the fun begins. All of the characters are really great (especially Granny). I really enjoyed this book. It was an easy beach read for me. I look forward to reading more by Annie England Nobin in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

This book was absolutely darling. I can not say enough how darling the two main characters were together. It was just precious. So adorable!

This was such a cute story. I always love a good, small-town romance novel. The cover is absolutely gorgeous. I love how the chapters go back and forth with past and present tense. I have been skeptical with books that do that, but I am starting to love it.

I loved Granny. She is such a fun, quirky character and she really stood out to me the most.

I wished there was an epilogue to tie everything together. If there is a second novel to this or another stand-alone in this town, I will definitely read it.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this story.

this was pretty cute! it was not the most original book i have ever read, but the cover and title perfectly encapsulate what the story contains and for that i had an enjoyable time. the romance was very cutesy and i thought the writing was really good!

I really wanted to enjoy this! i thought it would be fun ending to the summer read, bur it had a lot more negatives to me than positives. I felt the chester’s were not nearly fleshed out as much as they should have been. They felt very surface value making it hard to connect with them or root for them. They also had such a toxic relationship. TONS of miscommunications and fighting and the HEA didn’t really feel like a HEA to me because i didn’t believe that they would really even blast.

I also feel like (i’m sorry) i just finished this book less than 1 months ago and i can honestly say i don’t even remember much of it. It just felt very lack luster to me and that it needed more love on the little details that really just make readers just fall in love with the story and characters.

as always - this is just my opinion, reading is subjective and if you loved this book that’s absolving wonderful!

Spring Fling is a second chance romance of two childhood best friends. This book did not disappoint. A quick, cozy read I couldn't put down

I love the feel of the overinvolved small town of Clay Creek. The supporting characters give this book so much life and Mylies family adds so much emotion to this book.

The dual timeliness really give the reader a look into their past ass both children and young adults. These flashbacks really build Ben's character


My only dislike with this book is that I wish the plot had developed just a little faster

This was a cute and sweet, second chance love story. It’s about neighbors who grew up together, drifted apart, and then found eachother again. I enjoyed it. It was an easy beach read for me. I did feel like something was missing something, but I couldn’t say what. It just felt a little superficial to me. Sometimes you need an easy love story to get lost in though, so it was nice.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

Spring Fling is an absolute delight. Perfect hometown rom com with an added villain twist to give it more thrill. I loved every aspect of it.

Thanks NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for this digital advanced copy!

This small town romance is for fans of Virgin River, Gilmore Girls, and Heart of Dixie. Big City Ben comes back to Clay Creek, Arkansas to sell his family home and reconnects with his childhood bestfriend Mylie.

Some things that I liked:
* How fast paced and quick things went. Sometimes when you sit down to read a romance, you end up getting an epic novel. This is exactly what it advertises itself to be: a fun, flirty, small town romance.
* The flashbacks. We get some sneak peaks into teenage Mylie and Ben’s lives. Though I think it could’ve been executed a little more smoothly, I enjoyed the premise of it.
* The supporting characters. From Granny to Jodi to even Bobbie, I was loving all these quirky people. I could see this turning into a tv show so easily.
Things that I didn’t love:
* The chemistry between Mylie and Ben. I felt like they said they had chemistry but I didn’t actually see it/feel it while reading.
* Some general grammar and spelling errors that took me out of the reading experience (though I assume this would be fixed by the final copy).
* No epilogue. I wanted to see what things looked like a little down the line.

this book has everything you could want: small town, second chance, effortless banter, and a setting that calms the soul. i had a fun time reading spring fling! i went in with no expectations and found myself not using any brain cells (which needed every now and then). if you're looking for something funny, cosy, and romantic - look no further!

thank you netgalley for the arc!

Mylie and Ben get a 2nd chance for romance when he comes back to Clay Creek 10 years after their high school graduation to sell his deceased grandfather's home.

I liked the setting of a small town in Arkansas, which added unique elements and obstacles for the main characters to interact with. All the side characters were well hashed out and gave personality to the book. Even Stanley the family dog and Fat Tony the stray raccoon have their own hilarious story line that works really well in creating a homey familiarity within the community.

There were times while reading that I got a bit lost as to where the characters where in terms of setting, conversations between people would continue to flow from home to outside to car with hardly a mention on when we transitioned to the new area. This took me out of the book for a split second every once in a while as I tried to back track to figure out when the location shift occurred only to turn up empty on an exact timeline. Since this story is about the relationships between characters, nailing specific whereabouts of everyone wasn't an important concern at the end of the day.

Something that really killed the ending for me is Cassie getting back with her cheating boyfriend Ryan. I am not sure if this is in the spirit of 2nd chance romances or if the author is leading up to a sequel, but ew!

I just finished Spring Fling by Annie England Noblin, and I’m feeling a bit torn about it. The book features a classic friends-to-lovers romance, and I love a good romance book regardless of the tropes, but something about this one didn’t quite click for me.

The storyline itself has potential, but it felt a bit overloaded. The romantic moments seemed rushed and kind of repetitive, and the dialogue from a lot of side characters was a bit much. It almost felt like there were too many voices pulling me away from the main romance.

I read an ARC uncorrected e-proof, so maybe that’s why some parts felt off—there were a few moments where the story seemed to confuse me and characters were mixed up. I tried to overlook that, but it did affect my overall experience.

On a brighter note, Granny was a standout character for me. She reminded me so much of my own Granny, which was a nice touch. Even so, there were still aspects of the story that felt out of place.

In the end, Spring Fling just didn’t resonate with me as much as I hoped it would. However, if you’re into friends-to-lovers stories and don’t mind a busy cast of characters, you might enjoy this one more than I did.

This was a very cute book! It took me quite a while to feel hooked, but I loved the characters and the development once I was into it. I wish there had been a bit more to the ending, especially wrapping things up with the villain of the story. I will definitely read a follow-up novel if one is written.