This was a sweet, kinda nostalgic read. I enjoyed it. I loved the characters and the small town feel. I especially loved that the book is clean.

Just goes to prove that an old dog CAN learn new tricks!

Coop has been running the small town’s diner/restaurant/fixture/hangout for many years. He serves old fashioned comfort food that the neighborhood seems to love!
So, when he sees that a new VEGAN restaurant is opening up in town, right near him, he is NOT happy. And to add fuel to the fire, the new owner, Tate, comes in to meet him! 😮 How dare he?!?! He won’t even give him the time of day…

But, Whitney, Coop’s daughter, does not feel the same way…. Being in the medical field, she thinks this is a great idea for their small town, and is happy that HEALTHY OPTIONS are being offered…

And once she actually MEETS Tate, well, she realizes that he’s just a nice guy. All-around! And she actually feels bad for him…

And so, Rachel Hanna spins a tale, as she does, involving the whole town…family, friends, acquaintances and adversaries… revolving around the dilemma of a new (God help us…) HEALTHY option coming to town vs. our old friend Coop’s place…
BUT, should we at least give it a try and go taste the rabbit food??

And so, there’s a whole debacle…and Whitney gets right in the middle of it!

Sweet, sad, funny and disheartening too! But in the end, all is well in their little town of Jubilee, in the Blue Ridge Mountains!

3 1/2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 for me! Happily rounded up to 4!

#GritsandGrievances (The Jubilee Series, # 5) by #RachelHanna and narrated by #AnneMichaelSmith.

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Title: Grits & Grievance
Series: The Jubilee Series #5
Format: 🎧
Author: Rachel Hanna
Narrator: Anne-Michael Smith
Publisher: Dreamscape Select /Rachel Hanna
Genre: Women’s Fiction/ Romance
Audiobook Pub Date: February 25, 2025
My Rating: 3.5 Stars
Pages: 230

Awww once again we are taken to Jubilee in Blue Ridge Mountains where we find Walter ‘Coop” Cooper and his diner ‘Coop's Home Cookin'. He and his diner have been in the same spot for forty years and is a favorite for locals as well as tourists. It is a favorite not just because there is plenty of good food but everyone knows and loves ‘Coop’.
However, this story start with Coop a bit grumpier than usual as Tate Morgan, new to Jubilee is opening a trendy vegan restaurant across the street.

Whitney Cooper is nurse and is Coop's daughter and helps her dad at the diner whenever she can. However she has always wanted to manage wellness studio offering yoga as well as assistance with health related issues. She feels obligated to help her dad and he is NOT supportive of her dream. Whitney knows if her mother were still alive things would be different.

This is Book #5 in this series and the characters are recurring from previous stories. Although I have read other Rachael Hanna stories this is my first in this series; which was not a problem. This is a story of the beauty of sweet romance and that .it is possible to resolve to family issues.
It was a quick as well as an enjoyable read.

I want to thank NetGalley and Dreamscape Select/Rachel Hanna and for this enjoyable audiobook.
Audiobook Publishing Release Date scheduled for February 25, 2024.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a review copy of this audiobook.

I adored this book so much. It was slow and sweet and a delight from beginning to end. I cannot wait to read more by this author.

𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 by Rachel Hanna
(The Jubilee Series book 5)

Narrated by:
🎤 Anne-Michael Smith

Thank you, Dreamscape Select, Rachel Hanna, and NetGalley, for this ALC audiobook!

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Sometimes, it's nice to just slow down and listen to a cozy southern book. I loved the small town mountain setting and the family drama.

Whitney (FMC) was a great character, and I love that she followed her dreams despite her father's resistance.

The narrator had a very calming voice. I would definitely listen again and I'll read more of Rachel Hanna's books in the future.

Grits and Grievances by Rachel Hanna is a delightful, heartwarming novel set in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, where family, loyalty, and personal dreams collide. The story revolves around Coop's Home Cookin', a beloved diner owned by the gruff but lovable Walter "Coop" Cooper. Coop's world is shaken when Tate Morgan, a city transplant with deep roots in Jubilee, opens a trendy vegan restaurant right across the street, creating a fierce rivalry that divides the town.

At the heart of the conflict is Whitney Cooper, Coop’s daughter, who dreams of opening her own wellness studio but feels torn between supporting her father and her growing connection with Tate. As tensions rise between Coop and Tate, Whitney is thrust into a difficult position, forced to choose between family loyalty and her own aspirations. The novel beautifully explores the themes of personal growth, family dynamics, and the courage it takes to chase one’s dreams.

Hanna’s writing is filled with warmth, humor, and relatable characters, making this a perfect read for anyone who enjoys stories about second chances, small-town charm, and the power of following your heart. Grits and Grievances is a touching, feel-good story that will leave readers rooting for Whitney as she navigates the complexities of love, family, and self-discovery.

Thanks to Net Galley and Dreamscape Media for the advanced copy of this 5 th book in the Jubilee series. Small town story of a woman wanting to live her dream and not upset her father’s dream. Good read with good narration but I felt the last two chapters were rushed. I really wanted more development of her actually fulfilling her dream. Despite that detail this would make a great Hallmark movie❤️

As always Rachel Hanna never let's you down in the book realm of family, romance and a little drama. Gives the feeling of hallmark. Her stories give the feeling of you living in these small towns right along with the characters. Jubilee is inviting and yet full of the little town drama.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me a headstart to read yet another fabulous book from Rachel Hanna.

Rachel Hanna does it again. Her newest book Grits and Grievances was an awesome listen. Pick this one up on publication day!

Grits and Grievances Honest ARC Audiobook Review:

I just loved this story!
Rachel Hanna writes descriptively and beautifully to describe elements of the small town and its Southern culture. Seeing each of the characters come to life is interesting and enjoyable. Tate and Whitney are adorable! Madeline and Brady have a beautiful relationship that is inspiring.

The way that Hanna blends the characters and their support and care for one another in this audiobook and series is fantastic! The Audiobook and its narration does not disappoint!!

⭐️small town romance
⭐️contemporary romance
⭐️forbidden romance
⭐️Hopeful
⭐️Reflective

🔉AUDIO BOOK🔉
So excited #NetGalley chose me for this ARC!!

Rachel Hanna has done it again, like she always does! She creates a strong, yet soft main character who takes you on a journey of what its like to not only accomplish your dreams but to fall in love along the way. The support of a small town in this Jubilee series is so heartfelt. Listening to the audios, it almost puts you right there in the center of the small town!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WITHOUT a doubt!

The narrator was fantastic, kept me tuned in and intrigued.

Walter Coop is your typical old man stuck in his old ways.He refuses to engage in any new business ideas his daughter Whitney tosses his way. Coop's business; Coop's Home Cookin' has been around for years and locals love it. So why change a thing just because there is a new restaurant in town, that also happens to be right across the street?

Tate Morgan is new in town and ready to introduce the Blue Ridge Mountain community to his new and upcoming local restaurant. His new trendy vibes has this community wanting more. That is everyone except for Walter Coop. Walter can't understand the hype to it all.

Caught in the middle of a new budding romance and trying to keep her dad happy is Whitney Cooper. Whitney tries to juggle it all; the weight of her dad's expectations, her new romance she's trying to explore and a passionate dream of hers. All polar opposites.

This was a light hearted fun read about family loyalty and wanting to fulfill your own dreams.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this audio!!

Wow!! What a great book!! This one was a page turner! Had me hooked from the first page! This was a first for me by this author but will not be my last. I enjoyed the plot, characters and the writing style!!

This book features Coop, the owner of Coop's Home Cookin', his daughter, Whitney, and the upstart Tate, owner of the vegan restaurant, across the street. Coop is beside himself because he's sure Tate is there to steal business away. Whitney works full time-plus, as a nurse at the local clinic. And then she fills in at Coops. But her dream is to have a wellness center.

Coop dismisses Whitney's dream and he is furious because she becomes friendly with Tate, who is helping her with a business plan and then a kickoff to demonstrate interest in her idea. There is a lot of tension between Coop and Whitney.

This is a clean romance, and it builds on the previous storylines in the series. But it's not a problem for the reader to start with this book. Sweet and interesting.

I listened to the audio version of this book. I thought the narrator did a great job.

Of all the authors I read, Rachel Hanna's books always make me feel like I am coming home. This one is just as special. Whitney works a great deal at a medical clinic and with her father. However she feels the pull to do something for herself. With a great deal of chaos from her father she goes for her dreams anyway with some help from Tate. The problems peak between she and her father and you can really feel the pain coming from both sides as they seem to lose their connection. The author tells the story as of you are eves-dropping on their conversations. I loved the conflict between the father and the daughter as romance bloomed anyways. Wonderful book. Great Narration. Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC of the audiobook.

🎧AUDIOBOOK REVIEW🎧

Thank you NetGalley and Rachel Hanna for this audio ARC!

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

First of all. Ugh. Everything Rachel writes is gold with this ARC I have officially again read every book by her. It’s all gold!!!

I loved the audio the narrator embodied the characters will. It was smooth and effortless.

The book ugh book 5 in The Jubilee Series and it of course did not disappoint. I loved Tate and Whitneys relationship. I love the support. But I also love how Rachel brings in all the characters in this little town into every book. Love this small town series. Rachel will always be an auto read for me!