If there is anything I love, it's a cowboy romance. ESPECIALLY if it's written by Bailey Hannah. Alive and Wells and Seeing Red were some of my top romance reads of 2024. Just being able to read Change of Hart is a pleasure. We've been waiting for a story between Blair and Denver as there is some hinting at unresolved tensions between them in Seeing Red. It was worth the wait!
After moving away from Wells Canyon, Blair Hart must return home to be with her sick mother despite her negative feelings surrounding her history there. She feels there is no way she can avoid the cowboy that wrecked her heart so long ago. But Denny is willing to work hard to change her feelings and he will try and prove that he's the man she wants.
I absolutely love Bailey Hannah's writing and I love it even more in a second chance romance! However, this novel had a bit too much spice for my liking. I prefer when scenes end with the door closed. BUT If you love your romance spicy, this is the cowboy book for you!

Give me second chance romances with hot cowboys all day every day and I will be happy girl. This series has been one hit after another and Change of Hart was no different. This book had everything I love about second chance romances - dual timeline, emotional moments, and the most heart wrenching "it's always been you vibes"

I really enjoyed the dual timeline format of this story. It was so sweet to see Denver and Blair's budding friendship turn into such a strong foundation for their relationship. It made it that much more devastating to read the chapters in the present and realize just how far they were from where they once were. 14 years without speaking is brutal but after the reveal, I think I understood.

Blair was incredibly strong willed and fiercely independent. She was The Oldest Daughter™ and it killed me to see everything that she was taking on, but I also completely related to her inability to ask for help because hi, same. So, it absolutely delighted me when she finally started putting her guard down and letting Denver take some of that load off for her.

Denver killed meeeeee. From the moment - the absolute second - Blair was back in his life, he was done. He was determined to get her back. He proved himself time and time again and I loved how even when Blair shit him out or turned him away, he didn't let discourage him. I melted at all of the ways that he showed her that he loved her and would be there for her. These two were soulmates and I can't begin to explain how happy it made me to see them find their way back.

At first, I was a little upset at the big reveal for why things ended between them, however, upon reflection and noting how both characters grew since that moment, I actually appreciated the way it all played out and thought it made perfect sense for the story.

Anyway, this was also ridiculously hot??? My god, the mouth on BOTH of them had me absolutely flustered. I didn't know if I wanted to be Blair or be with her lmaooo. Like, Blair praising Denver and calling him a good boy completely changed my brain chemistry.

Definitely recommend reading this series and picking this one up on release day (May 27, 2025) Can't wait to read more from Bailey Hannah - she has quickly become an autobuy author for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine/Dell for the ARC!

I’m not entirely sure where to start with this one, all I know is that I LOVED this from beginning to end and I can’t stop thinking about Blair and Denver. If you know me, you know that second chance romance is my favorite trope and this one lived up to all of my expectations and then some. I truly loved being back at Wells Ranch!!!

This was an emotional read filled with heartbreak, hurt, and grief of both those living and those passed. I want to give both Blair and Denny the biggest hugs on the entire planet and protect them from all the bad things in the world because thats what they deserve!!!

Blair Hart is such a beautifully written female lead and I loved her from the very beginning!!! She’s strong, independent (sometimes to a fault), loving, caring, so undeniably genuine and so relatable. I adored her sense of humor, her dedication to being there for those who need her, and her selflessness. Her growth throughout this book is so beautiful, and I loved getting to see her heal. I loved her so much, i felt so connected to her throughout the story and ugh, she deserves the world!!!

Denver Wells is truly such a lovely, well-written male lead and boy do I love him!!! He is goofy, strong, caring, and kind. He loves hard and would do anything for those he cares about, and I just want to give him a big hug. His depth as a character is so well done, and the grief he has dealt with truly makes my heart ache. His growth throughout the book made me so happy, I adored every moment of getting to know his character and he is such a sweetheart I can’t deal. A man obsessed who is also a cowboy, will grovel & beg, and he uses humor to cope/deflect??? Thank you so much, Bailey Hannah.

Denver and Blair’s relationship is so beautiful and so, so well done. I truly cannot express how much I love the second chance trope, and Bailey Hannah did a WONDERFUL job. Their story is filled with love, hurt, tension, longing, and an undeniable soulmate bond that spans so many years it makes my heart HURT!!! Getting to see them in the flashback chapters become best friends and then fall in love, watching this unbreakable bond between these two develop, was so beautiful. And then being in the present, watching them heal old wounds, trust each other, and find their way back to each other makes me SQUEAL WITH JOY. The grand gestures, the ENDING, there are so many things I want to say but can’t spoil, just know that I LOVE these two SO MUCH!!! Also their chemistry is like unreal and the smut is truly delectable its insane!!!

This is a small town, second chance romance, with high school sweethearts, barrel racer x bronc rider, dual timeline/POV, reformed playboy, themes of grief, lots of emotion, and so much pining it’ll make your heart hurt!!!

Change of Hart was…wow perfection!! The third installment of Wells Ranch series is everything and more we need following this found family on their ranch. Denver Wells- bronc rider, cattle rancher, reformed playboy has always loved one thing: Blair Hart. These two lived the greatest friends to lovers story as kids, but life had a part in tearing it all down. But, we get the immense pleasure of watching them find their way back after 14 years. Their story is filled with love, found family, immense grief & heartbreak but will continue to piece you back together in the end. This is truly the blueprint of second chance, it’s always been you romance that is so deeply relatable on both ends that it will break you down and heal you better than before between every chapter ♥️

Firstly: always be sure to check your content warnings. They are there for a reason.

Two: make sure you have plenty of tissues ready. I should not have read this while in public. Oof. It’s been a long time since a book has wrecked me this much. Fully sobbing at some points. There were a lot of sensitive topics hit close to home and were done so well, with such informed compassion and realism. I absolutely love Bailey Hannah’s writing style. She is unpretentious and funny and authentic, and every piece of dialogue is realistically conversational.

and Three: God d*mn it do I love a second chance romance. It’s guaranteed to make me weak in the knees every time. Denver Wells has just surpassed almost every other book boyfriend on my list. He was just the sweetest, swooniest, most down-bad-for-his-girl, reformed playboy who loves his mama, cowboy gentleman. It was so clear how deeply he loved Blair and how desperately he was trying to take care of her and prove they belonged together. And they absolutely do, no question.

The moments between Blair, Denver, and each of their Moms were heartwarming and heartbreaking all at once. The fact that they had each other to lean on just strengthened their relationship even more. The dual timeline gave us the history we needed to understand just how deep the connection between Blair and Denver was.

Ugh there are so many spoilers I want to scream about! This book is going to stick with me for days, if not months. Please, I beg you, read this as soon as possible, then slide into my DMs so we can gush about it together. I’m pretty sure Bailey is already sick of seeing my name in her notifications.

Oh. I will say something about the scene after Austin & Cece’s wedding because ho-lee sh!t that was some of the hottest spice I’ve ever read. Jeeeeeeeezuss.

The little snippet of Kate and Jackson’s backstory?
The easter eggs for the next book in the series? I will be impatiently waiting for more.

Change of Hart by Bailey Hannah was an incredible book to start my 2025 reading journey with. The third book in her Wells Ranch series can be read as a stand alone.

When Blair Hart’s mom is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s she leaves behind her life in Vancouver to help take care of her, help her sister with her nephew, her best friend with her new baby, and become the town’s new Nurse Practitioner. Oh yeah, she also has to come face to face with the love of her life, whom she hasn’t seen in 14 years and who she still loves.

Denver Wells is a man who, when he finds out that Blair is back in town and not involved with someone pulls no stops in letting her know that he wants her back and will do whatever he has to do to prove she can count on him.

Dual POV, flashbacks, and really great secondary characters (love you, Cass and Whit!)help to make this book excellent. The flashbacks give us their backstory and make us fall in love with the characters from their childhood.

The author writes all of her characters with love for each of them and it shows. I laughed out loud and I sobbed. (My husband asked if I was okay at one point). The storylines were hard, but she handled them with grace and wrote the characters where no one was the bad guy, and I appreciated that so much.

This was my very first Bailey Hannah book and when I finished this, I immediately pre-ordered the paperbacks of the whole series, got ebooks of the other two so I can read them now, AND got the audiobooks of the first two. I’ll be buying the audiobook of this one when it comes out too. Seriously.

I really, really hope that there is a fourth book for Whit and Colt!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

It took me a while to find the words to describe this book and how I felt about it. Bailey Hannah is one of my all time favorite authors and I love all of her books, but this one hit me a little harder than the others. It was so deeply emotional and achingly romantic, and it’s one of those books that just stay with you.

The second chance trope was perfectly executed, but paired with the childhood friends to lovers/high school sweethearts aspect, it was utter perfection. There was so much yearning and pining and heartbreak, and this story tugged on my heartstrings in the most devastatingly beautiful way. Blair and Denver were so clearly meant for each other, but were torn apart by circumstances and regretful actions, and seeing them find their way back to each other was heartwarming. They taught me that there is so much strength in vulnerability, and letting the people you love be there for you unconditionally.

I can confidently say that not only is “Change of Hart” Bailey’s best work yet (and I say that as someone who would fight an army to defend Alive and Wells and Seeing Red), but it’s also going to be my top read this year. I loved the characters and the story, but it goes so much deeper than that. I’ve never felt so many emotions while reading a book. I actually savored this one instead of rushing through it in one sitting (but tbh I took a lot of crying breaks lol) and I’ve honestly never been so moved by a book before. It felt like I’d stepped between the pages and was feeling every single thing Blair and Denny were. I don’t think I’ve ever had such a visceral and deep emotional connection to any other book characters before, and not many authors can make you feel that way.

The story itself was incredibly emotional, with portrayals of loss and grief, but the connection to the characters forged through Bailey’s wonderful writing made me feel everything so much more deeply. I truly felt like I was right there with the characters, experiencing everything they were myself.
Blair and Denver are one of those couples that despite every obstacle, are meant to be together. The flashbacks to how they met and how their relationship developed when they were just teens were so precious and meaningful and really added to the emotional depth of the book. Blair and Denny were such complex characters and I related very deeply to both of them. They were written in a way that makes you feel like they’re your closest friends, and you can’t help but root for their happiness, and feel devastated by their hardships and pain. They had such strong character development, and taught me so much through their story. This book reminded me of why I love the romance genre so much. In typical Bailey Hannah fashion, the spice was scorching hot, and the romance swoony. But the way it tackled some incredibly emotional topics alongside one of the most moving love stories I’ve ever read? Absolute perfection. No notes.

I will forever hold these two close to my heart and their story will stay with me for a long time to come. Thank you Bailey, for writing this book — sometimes you can just tell that a story desperately needed to be told, and this one was so very powerful.

I loved how this book explored healing, how sometimes the past isn’t something you just move on from, but something you have to revisit and rebuild. Denver has to prove he’s changed, but Blair also has to let herself be vulnerable again, which, considering their history, isn’t easy. The banter between them is spot-on, and the sexual tension is off the charts.
The setting of this small town with its familiar faces makes it feel like you’re right there with them, watching the drama unfold. It’s one of those books where the pacing keeps you glued to the pages, hoping for a happy ending, and then finally getting it.

I sure do love me a cowboy romance and Bailey Hannah’s books are no exception.

Spicy, sexy, and emotional, the perfect blend for an addictive read!

I devoured the book in less than 24 hours!

What I loved…
- angsty - emotional - spicy
- second chance - childhood lovers
- dual timeline - we learn about their past relationship in flashbacks that had me giggling and crying
- he’s down BAD for her
- playboy that leaves it all behind for a chance at her
- each one of these books has gotten better than the last in terms of how the author tackles hard subjects, the care she puts into each emotional issue or health struggle is apparent and all are handled with care.

What I didn’t love…
- I LOVED the flashbacks at the beginning but towards the end I wanted less flashbacks and more present
- personal preference but the sheer number of -ing uses kills me


🌶️ - Once the spice starts, it’s pretty frequent. Explicit scenes start around 44%. 🌶️Chapters are: 22, 25, 33, 35, 36, 45, 48. As for the intensity, fully explicit but only mildly passed vanilla imo.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House/Dell for sending this book (eARC) for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

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🍨Second chance
🧸Small town
🍨Cowboy
🧸Dual timeline


I was super excited for Blair and Denver's story, and I have to say, they went way beyond what I was expecting—these two brought out so many emotions in me.

This is a second-chance romance with dual timeline, which was perfect for understanding what really happened in their past. I absolutely loved the chapters set in the past; they showed how they fell in love and also how much they went through. This book tackles some heavier topics, so definitely check the CWs, but I think everything was portrayed really well. It helped me connect with the characters without making it too heavy to keep reading. I really liked that certain topics were addressed here—I love it when a romance book dives into serious themes because it makes the story feel real.

Blair and Denver are truly made for each other, and I loved watching them find their way back together. I especially loved how Denver never denied his feelings—you can see from the start how much he loves his girl. Seriously, this man is EVERYTHING! The two of them together made me feel so much, and I was so happy to see them finally get the ending they’ve always deserved.

Thank you so much, Dell and NetGalley for sending me this ARC!

4.5 stars

Blair and Denver are two people who are undeniably meant to be together but got lost along the way and now aren’t in each others lives… until Blair moves back to her hometown and runs into Denny.
I loved this book so much!! Bailey Hannah is the queen of writing cowboy romances that are angsty yet funny with characters who are so relatable and easy to love. This book was childhood friends to lovers, second chance romance at its finest. Denny was such a sweetheart and his commitment to earning back Blair’s trust was so sweet. He would do literally anything for her and i loved that even though Blair was so independent and strong she was willing to let him in to help her.
This book is in dual timeline so you get to see Denny and Blair from the past become friends and fall in love but you also see why their relationship fell apart which was so heartbreaking. Both characters put the time and effort into rebuilding the relationship and didn’t rush into it.
This book also had really great mental health/grief rep as well as some fun cameos from the previous books’ couples. You won’t want to miss this one when it comes out!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Dell for the ARC!!