I really enjoyed this book! It's a cowboy romance that kept me reading for hours. The story is about second chances and childhood friends who find love again.

The characters Denver and Blair were amazing. Denver is a cowboy who loves Blair so much - he would do anything for her. I loved how the author showed us their past relationship through flashbacks. It made me understand their connection better.

The romance was sweet and emotional. There were many parts that made me feel happy and sad at the same time. The small town setting was perfect for this kind of story.

Sometimes there were too many flashbacks. At the beginning, I liked learning about their past, but later I wanted to read more about what was happening now.

The book has some spicy romantic scenes, so it's not for everyone. These scenes start around the middle of the book.

This is a good book for people who like romance novels with strong emotions.

Thank you netgalley for the ARC 🫶🏼

another cowboy rom by one of the greats?? yes please! I’m a sucker for small town, second chances. Blair and Denver were the perfect match…it just took a few years to get there. I loved the forced proximity of the caregiving (nurses are some of my fave!) and loved to see these two banter and bond. dual timeline gives equal attention to their past and present. loving this series so much! note: some topics are heavy in this one, trigger warnings def encouraged

I love that Denny and Blair’s story was told in dual timeline and we got to meet Lucy Wells and learn how pivotal she was in their young relationship. I’m always nervously excited to read second chance romance stories because of the reason that broke the couple in the first place. With Denny and Blair their age and the series of earth shattering changes all just piled up at once and they both did the only thing they could possibly think of- they turned inwards instead of reaching for each other. It took them time to get back to each other and they needed that time to figure out what future they wanted and if they were together or not. The minute Blair walked back into Denny’s life he showed up for her time and time again and he loved her how he promised he would all those years ago. They were always each other’s soulmates even with the few bumps thrown in between.

Can’t wait for Colt and Whit’s story next!

Thank you publishers and netgalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest feedback

The second chance romance in this was written so well. It was emotional in so many parts. The past flashbacks was a really great way to see their friendship when they were younger.

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Change of Hart by Bailey Hannah (Wells Ranch #3)

I was completely swept away by this one: Denver “Denny” Wells and Blair Hart are absolutely my favorite couple in the series (and I’ve loved all the Harts so far)! The chemistry between them is real and raw, with a second‑chance romance that hits hard and stays with you. Their childhood‑friends‑to‑lovers arc is beautifully woven through a dual timeline, and you feel every ounce of their pain, hope, and reunion.

What really gutted me (in the best way) was how Bailey Hannah tackled heavy themes like dementia, mental health, and grief, without overshadowing the romance, but rather strengthening it. The emotional highs and lows had me laughing, crying, and cheering them on.

Why it’s 5 stars:
💕 Deep, earned connection: you feel why Denny and Blair belong together from childhood to today
🎯 Perfect blend of heart and heat, steamy scenes balanced with emotional substance that keep you turning pages
🌟 Rich series world: recurring characters from Wells Ranch bring that cozy, family‑town vibe you can’t help but love

I devoured this in one sitting and kept smiling long after the last page. I already can’t wait for the next Wells Ranch book, bring on Colt & Whitney’s story!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book! It is the third installment of Wells Ranch. I loved the first two and had high hopes going into this read. Bailey Hannah did not disappoint! I don’t normally like second chance romance, but this one was like no other. There was no miscommunication or third act breakup. The mmc was dedicated to winning the fmc back. The spice was *chefs kiss* one of those scenes where you look around to see if anyone else can guess what is happening in your scene. Can’t wait to read more.

Change of Heart follows Bailey as she returns to her small hometown after being away for fourteen years to support her family in light of her mother’s recent advanced dementia diagnosis. Almost immediately, she runs into her ex, Denver, the former love of her life whom she began dating at thirteen. Their relationship ended in a painful breakup at eighteen when Denver failed to show up for Bailey during a critical moment.

This story unfolds in a dual timeline, revealing their young love alongside Bailey’s return to Wells Canyon, where Denver makes it clear that he wants her back and is willing to do anything to prove himself to her. As Bailey navigates her mother’s life-altering diagnosis and the overwhelming responsibilities within her family, Denver’s persistent pursuit forces her to confront how thinly she has been stretched. Ultimately, Denver demonstrates that he can be there for her, becoming someone she can trust and lean on.

My favorite aspect of any romance novel is the banter, and this book delivered plenty of flirtatious back-and-forth as Denver attempts to win Bailey back. There are many moments where Bailey nearly gives in to his charm before stopping herself, which only motivates Denver to try harder. I appreciated how the story allowed Bailey the time to work through the unresolved issues from their past before fully opening her heart to him again. The clear expression of intent between them was refreshing to read, with no reliance on the miscommunication trope.

Overall, this was a worthwhile read for anyone who enjoys a redemption arc, strong character development, and subplots that meaningfully contribute to the central narrative.

what a fun read! perfect summer cowboy romance, and i loved that i didn't have to read the prior two books to understand what was going on in this novel! i definitely want to spend more time on wells ranch and will check out the other books soon :) thank you netgalley and the publisher for this earc!

First off, let me just say, this book hit me right in the feels with that second-chance romance. Blair and Denver's journey back to each other was just beautifully written. The mystery surrounding their initial breakup absolutely gripped me from page one. I was constantly guessing, trying to piece together what could have possibly torn them apart. And when the truth finally came out? Oh my goodness, I literally shed tears. Actual, real tears. It was such an emotional reveal, and it really underscored the depth of their history.

What I truly appreciated about Blair and Denver was their open communication. It felt so incredibly refreshing and authentic, especially given their history as childhood best friends. You could really feel that deep, comfortable bond between them, and it made their conversations, even the tough ones, feel so true to who they were. For those who enjoy a little spice, let me tell you, the scenes were definitely hot, but they were also woven with such tenderness and love that they felt incredibly sweet.

Now, for a couple of things that gave me pause. The reason for their past breakup, involving Blair's pregnancy and abortion, was handled in a way that, for me, highlighted a really tough emotional point. It wasn't the act itself that was the issue (her body=her choice), but the fact that Blair made such a monumental decision entirely on her own. When Denny uttered the words, "this affects both of us, and you already decided without us even talking about it?" my heart absolutely shattered for him. You could feel his pain and sense of exclusion so deeply. That, combined with how often other characters kept throwing Denver's past "playboy" history in his face, felt a bit unfair. It seemed irrelevant to the man he was in the present and didn't quite gel with his actual character as we saw it.

Despite those points, I genuinely enjoyed "Change of Hart." It's definitely a great addition to the Wells Ranch series, and I'm so glad I read it. However, "Seeing Red" still holds a special place in my heart as one of my all-time favorites!

If you're looking for a second-chance romance with a deep emotional core and a mystery that will keep you hooked, definitely pick this one up!

I read Alive and Wells as my first official foray into cowboy romance and enjoyed it a lot, so I was excited when I got the chance to read this. Before jumping into it, though, I should preface this review by saying I tend to be somewhat hard to please when it comes to books, as I'm one of those people who likes to try to guess the twists and to predict where a story will take me (particularly when it comes to romances). I also haven't read many stories in the friends to lovers category – I tend to be a grumpy x sunshine type of gal – so I wasn't sure if I'd gel with this, but was more than happy to give it a go.

Overall, I liked Change of Hart. My geriatric millennial self was pleased by all the nods to early 2000's culture, and I related to young Blair at several points. I got wistful thinking about my youth, remembering the giddy discomfort of first crushes (I was also told that I was 'weird' at that age, so we've also got that in common). The scene with Denver and his mom talking about his future with Blair was emotional, as were several other points in this book. I tend to not like crying, so when I saw all the reviews about people crying several times while reading this, I buckled up and started building my protective cry barrier... and Bailey Hannah still got me misty-eyed a couple times.

Perhaps what sticks with me the most, however, was the big moment, which I'm not going to give away here. I was looking for clues and analyzing seemingly every detail to figure out what broke them up to begin with, and I was pretty convinced I knew early on. I was wrong, and I'm glad I was, because if there's one thing I don't like it's when stories are too predictable. The event was powerfully written and handled and got me thinking for the rest of the day, which is a meaningful accomplishment. I should probably also mention, I read this book before Seeing Red (don't ask me why, I don't even know), so if there were hints before now I was ignorant of them at the time.

As for the cons, I'm afraid I was a bit disappointed by the crawl scene, as that moment didn't feel very organic. When she told him to crawl, I was thinking we were going to explore a female dominant/male submissive dynamic that just hadn't been mentioned up to that point, which would have been interesting, but that didn't really happen. She called him a "good boy" (which appears again later on), and that was good, but that's also essentially where it ended. There wasn't much of a power exchange, as it switched back to him being more dominant right after. Subsequently, I feel like there was a good opportunity to explore that theme, (which I wanted to see, as I like watching gender norms get flipped and deconstructed in heavily patriarchal social settings) but it didn't go anywhere. For me, that made the moment less provocative.

I also got rather agitated not finding out why they broke up until well past the 60% mark. I appreciate that this, combined with the dual timeline, meant I didn't have to read through a typical miscommunication based 3rd act breakup, but nonetheless I started to feel impatient given that they were already basically a couple again by the time it was explained.

This last point is probably going to be pretty unpopular, but I've got to say it: I think the ice cream theme was kind of overdone. Since it featured quite a bit in the book promotion on social media, I knew about it before reading, so when ice cream significantly appeared in the first childhood memory, I thought 'Oh, there's history with this. That's cute.' But after the third ice cream reference, it sort of lost its sparkle for me (I think Denver explicitly references ice cream maybe four or five times through dialogue, but I didn't count).

But on the whole, I think the story was meaningful, sweet and had a lot of heart (no pun intended), and I greatly appreciated the grace and humanity in Hannah's narrative. I also liked the forget-me-nots, those were a nice touch. I'd give this one about 3.5/5 stars.

4.25 ⭐️ I wasn't sure what to expect from this story, especially knowing how much Denver wanted Blair back. I expected so much hostility from Blair, but it was so not the case! Watching these two come together—seeing Blair letting down her walls—it was precious!

It really is second chance at its finest. I'm always iffy on second chance romances, because I feel like the story can focus way too much on the past and not much on the present, but the author did a great job balancing both!

"I want you, Blair. If you're the bride, I want to get married. If you're the mother, I want kids."

And as always, I love being back in Wells Canyon.

- second chance
- childhood sweethearts
- cowboy romance
- always been you
- reformed player
- small town

Annndddd another just okay read for me with this series. Maybe it's just not for me?!? With sooooo many small town/cowboy romances out there anymore, I feel like this series just isn't standing out to me as one that would become a favorite.

Based on the previous book, I was very interested to see how Blair and Denver's second chance romance would go and what broke them apart. I thought the beginning with Blair coming back to town was really strong and honestly loved them together. I thought the pacing of them getting back together was great for a second chance and made sense for them. Besides Devner being a bit of playboy while they were apart, he was so sweet and literally just had eyes for her.

However, this was much longer than the other two books (like 3 hrs on audio) and I did feel that length, especially in the second half of the book. There were parts that stalled for me. And then we have the past. I had a feeling the entire book that I was going to be annoyed with how everything went down and I was in fact, correct lol.

I think given their ages and stages in life, what happened was not surprising and it's not the acts that I have an issue with really, but how Blair specifically went about things. I hated that and it honestly ruined a bit of her character for me. Like yes, they were young, but still. So with that, the pacing, and just again, this series being a bit forgettable, just an okay read for me.

I'm not sure if I will continue the series or not, might just not be for me. But I know many who love it so if you are interested, give them a shot! Easy listens.

3.5 Stars

This is the first book by this author I have read, so thank you for the opportunity! I love a good cowboy romance and this one checks all the boxes...banter, romance, second chance romance and spice! I will be reading more books by Bailey Hannah!

the least stressful second chance romance of my LIFE!!! im always so terrified of these because there tends to be two third act break ups with the split timelines—but no!!! i shouldve known bailey hannah would treat me right. as always, i adore her writing style and world building. denver and blair’s relationship felt so sweet and real and i was captivated from the start. i felt nearly every emotion while reading (the grief is potent, i’ll be honest) and it made for such a well rounded reading experience. i’m so excited for the next book, and im already preparing myself for a reread.

Blair is living in the city and working as a nurse practitioner. She comes home for Christmas and receives the devastating news that her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. She considers her options and decides to move home to help her dad and sister care for her mom.

Blair is back home and working when her long lost love Denver Wells gets injured in a rodeo accident while she is on duty. She isn’t able to avoid him any longer and he ends up being her patient. Denver is very persistent and does all he can to keep seeing and talking to Blair. They finally get to a safe place where they consider each other friends while both longing for it to be more.

This book was very much an ‘it’s always been you’ situation. I absolutely ate it up because I felt the connection between these characters and I was rooting for them the entire book.

One thing that I didn’t particularly enjoy was how the flashbacks were set up. I honestly don’t know another way that this author could have done it but at times it made the writing feel choppy, particularly at the beginning of the book.

Overall, I loved this book and would definitely recommend it to others.

I want to thank NetGalley and Bailey Hannah for the opportunity to read an eARC for this book. I really appreciate the opportunity.

So grateful for an ARC from NetGalley and Random House Publishing in exchange for my honest review.

WOW, when I discovered Bailey Hannah’s Cowboy series a year ago I fell in love with Wells Ranch. This book did not disappoint and is my new FAVORITE in the series.

This second chance, childhood friends to lovers, small town, cowboy romance was done so well. I love when there is conflict that is NOT miscommunication or causes a third act break up.

Denver & Blair’s story had everything. So much heart ache and emotion that I cried, but also banter that had me cracking up. Also the SPICE 🌶️🌶️🌶️

This book is full of angst, emotion and chemistry. Blair and Denver were the perfect representation of childhood friends to lovers who have such a special connection from their first interaction. Blair found her way into the Wells family and vice versa with Denny. They fell in love at such a young age, going through so many obstacles together. High school graduation, early years of college and family loss. They were truly each others back bone. ag é) One of the hardest obstacles they face together leads to them breaking up and both finding themselves heartbroken and more alone than ever.
Fast forward to 14 years later, and Blair is back in Wells Canyon and Denver literally falls off of his horse when he sees her again. Whoops!!!! With his girl back in town (and here to stay) he needs to prove to her that he would do (literally) anything to have her back for good.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!

I was so excited to be back to Well’s Canyon!! Because I trust Bailey to deliver a tender but in the same time turbulent love story! And deliver she did!!

This book made me cry, it made me laugh, it made me swoon and feel on edge all the time! It isn’t an easy task to write a second chance romance - so I really appreciate a dual timeline as smooth way to peel layer upon layer of characters inner world.

The story is written so delicately in regards of difficult topics but I still recommend to check TW as I know they might be triggering to some people.

Denver Wells is a man in a mission once he realises that Blair is back to town - and I was here for him every step on a way! Loved the way he loved and cared for our girl - book boyfriend in its finest! In the same time I love that characters Bailey creates are like real people with all the flows, insecurities and drama - so relatable!

If you are in a search for a cowboy playboy who has always loved only her - this book and Denver Wells are waiting for you!

💙 Second Chance
💙 Highschool Sweethearts
💙 Childhood Friends to Lovers
💙 Reformed Playboy
💙 Cowboy and Small Town Romance
💙 Mental Health Rep
💙 Saddle Bronc Rider and Barrel Racer 💙"It's Always Been You"

Bailey Hannah has done it again. This book pulled so many emotions and strong feelings from me, there is a lot to unpack.

Blair and Denny, childhood best friends turned high school sweethearts, are unexpectedly reunited 14 years after their heart-shattering breakup. They both dealt with the breakup in different ways.. Blair becoming fiercely independent and never letting anyone too close, and Denver becoming quiet the playboy, no strings attached.

After Denver is thrown from a bronc, he is shocked to see it is Blair assisting him to the hospital. Thrown back together, Blair and Denny have to navigate their new reality. Denver is determined to get his girl back while Blair is determined to protect her heart-and mental health-from another heartbreak.

Oh my my. Out of all the Wells Ranch books, Blair and Denny’s story is the one I relate to the most. I loved the mental health representation, and much like Blair I am extremely independent.. shouldering the world alone really resonated with me.

Change of Hart is available now, I highly recommend it (and the whole series!)

Huge thank you to Bailey Hannah, Ballantine Books and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy of this book!

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Perhaps I’ve read too many cowboy romances but this one didn’t stand out for me. It was sweet story and a fine read but I felt like I was reading plots from several different books smooshed into one. I would have loved to learn more about Bennett Wells and his repairing his relationships with his family.