Blakely & Jamieson
Forced Proximity
Marriage of convenience
Grumpy x Sunshine
She tries to rob him
My Wife
Slow Burn
Single Guardian

Hannah has stolen all of my words!

This book is just THAT GOOD

I don't want to say anything that will spoil the plot for anyone else, but the storyline is a new one for me, especially the "She tries to rob him" part 🤭

This book is an absolute masterpiece. I felt so deeply connected to these characters and their banter was top tier!! I didn't want it to end.

This is the 5th and final book in this series and I'm absolutely gutted that it's over, but I feel like this was a perfect end to the series 🥰

The audiobook narrators for this one are amazing too!!!! I loved every second of the audio 😍

Such a strong end to the greatest love series. The audiobook was outstanding. I’ve listened to books with these narrators before and they are a favorite pair for me. They do these characters all the justice they deserve. Alex could read to me every day and I would be so happy.

Blakely finds herself in a bind, without a job. Shes been struggling for years to make ends meet as she takes care of her teenage brother.

After a bold first encounter, pro football player Jamieson is drawn to Blakely and wants her to be the one to have a temporary ‘marriage of convenience’ with him to help boost his team’s exposure and social buzz. This may be the resolve she needs to get her out of the bind and keep her and her brother safe and on their feet. She reluctantly agrees.

The development of their love story is the sweetest thing. He’s so patient and gentle with her and careful with his words. He sees the hurt she’s dealing with and gives her the space she needs while being as supportive as she will allow. She’s fiercely protective and outwardly strong while she managed her internal battles. His golden retriever loyalty breaks down her stubborn walls as the story unravels.

Best epilogue ever - so heartfelt and such an amazing wrap up of this series. Had me all up in my feelings. ❤️

Their Greatest Strength may be the fifth book in the series (haven’t read the rest of the series yet, oops..), but it stands strong on its own. With a fantastic cast and an irresistible forced marriage setup, this story delivers tension, longing, and heartwarming moments in equal measure. Watching the characters navigate their dynamic—going from having nothing to owning everything—was just.. so good. A perfect mix of intensity and sweetness, this one is definitely worth the read!

The Last book and prefect ending to The Greatest Love Series. AVALIBLE 3rd APRIL

MMC Jameison Bateman is a kind hearted, family loving, beautiful soul. He would do anything for the people he cares for. Including
his now fake wife and her teenage brother.

MFC Blakely is a strong women who is doing everything she can to look after her younger brother since their mother walked out on them...
including saying yes to being Jamesion's fake wife.

A Marriage of Convenience = Fake Wife = love in the end.

I really enjoyed the audiobook for this book.
Jameison is a character you can easily fall in love with. I love a strong man who isn't afraid to show the world how much
he can love.
I love the strength from Blakey, No matter how hard life can get she doesn't stop fighting,
Overall I really love their story and would definitely recommend it.

Marriage of convenience
He Falls First
He Falls Hard

Forced proximity, Single guardian, Found family, Dual POV, “My wife”, Slow burn, engagement/marriage of convenience, Grumpy/sunshine

Jamieson is the biggest simp I've read in some time and I was here for it. This was my first book by this author and it for sure won't be the last.

What an ending to an incredible series! I loved this series and it’s so bitter sweet to see it come to an end.

Blakely is such a strong and independent FMC and I love how much she cared for her brother. She has been his guardian for years and they had such a special connection that really shined! Jamie gives off major golden retriever vibes and I swear he’s the greenest flag ever of them all. The way he took Blakely’s brother under his wing like he was his family was so sweet! Blakely and Jamie fit so great together and I loved watching them fall in love.

Although I did find some things were a bit odd and I felt like their meet cute was unrealistic, I did like how it added a unique element to their story.

Marriage of convenience
Grumpy x sunshine
Single guardian
Slow burn
My wife
Forced proximity
Found family

I loved everything about this except the FMC breaking and entering to steal valuables and getting caught by the MMC who then proceeds to fall in love with her after she almost robbed him. I think it was the insta love that gave me the ick but everything else was great. After this was a slow burn for the ages that made up for the insta love and the almost robbery.

Thank you Netgalley and tantor audio for the free alc. My opinions are being left voluntarily. I have enjoyed the series and sad to see it come to an end. I really enjoyed the caretaking fmc and the down bad mmc. I loved that it wad set in Canada and around the CFL - which is the first time I've seen this. I always seen NFL so it's a nice reminder how important Canadian leagues are in romance books. I loves the growth, the spice was amazing. Excited to see what the author does next.

5/5☆

I can’t believe this is the end of the Greatest Love series. Jamison Bateman didn’t disappoint and was a true sweetheart with a fiercely protective side. Blakely is an independent and devoted to being a guardian to her brother and giving him the life he deserves despite everything they have been through together. Their meet cute was a unique twist and lead to a sweet love story. Despite their marriage of convenience starting as strangers it quickly changed into a friendship and then lots of feelings. Jamison was obsesseddd with Blakely. The way he constantly showed up for her and wasn’t afraid to show everyone his true feelings for her regardless who was around. It was nice to see Blakely slowly let her walls down, trust Jamison and finally let someone take care of her and her brother for a change instead of having the world on her shoulders. The ending was bittersweet and I loved the way Hannah wrapped up the series. These families will always have a special place in my heart.

🏡 Small town
🛏️ Forced proximity
Single guardian
🫶🏽 Found family
🗣️ Dual POV
🥹 “My wife”
🔥 Slow burn
💍 Engagement/marriage of convenience
🌞 Grumpy/sunshine

Oh I’ve been waiting for this book for what feels like forever + it did not disappoint! This was the most perfect conclusion to the Greatest Love series 🙌🏽

I LOVE a marriage of convenience trope+ this was flawless, with the added addition of such an unconventional ‘meet cute’. The slow burn, the tension, the banter+ back and forth between Blakely + Jamie was done SO well.

Jamie was such a caring, respectful man, unafraid to show his emotions+ unwaveringly supportive to Blakely from day one and Blakely was so independent and strong and it was so rewarding to see her learn to accept help+ love. It was so precious to see all the precious characters from the series+ to see that found family element Hannah is so brilliant at writing— especially seeing Blakely experience that love+ care she was so unused to. Plus… NATE 🥹 I loved his+ Blake’s relationship + how close he and Jamie became.

Heartwarming, emotional+ wholesome, this was absolutely brilliant+ I highly recommend this series if you’re looking for super loveable+ real characters, spice, flawlessly curated romance plots + honestly the most perfect found family aspects.

🌟🌟🌟🌟💫 4.5/5

𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡𝑜 𝐻𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑎ℎ 𝐶𝑜𝑤𝑎𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑑𝑣𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑝𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑖𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤. 𝐴𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑚𝑦 𝑜𝑤𝑛. 𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑒𝑤 𝑎𝑙𝑠𝑜 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝐼𝐺 (@𝑟𝑒𝑑ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑔𝑖𝑟𝑙) & 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑝ℎ.

Bandit for the win! Their Greatest Strength by Hannah Cowan was a sweet and swoony marriage of convenience football romance that hit me all in the feels! I couldn’t get enough of Blakely and Jamie’s slow burn chemistry that squeezed my heart in all the best ways. I’m a sucker for “my wife” moments and this one definitely delivered.

Amy Hall and Alex Kydd perform this audiobook in dual narration. These two had me hanging on every word because they both embodied all things Blakely and Jamie! Amy’s sultry voice captured every bit of Blakely’s passionate and devoted essence. She also added a vulnerability to her voice for softer, intimate moments. Alex’s warm, inviting tone emitted charm and confidence as Jamie, making this man one swoony dream. Both narrators created the perfect amount of pining, longing, and spicy slow burn chemistry that made me melt.

Overall, I loved this book. If you are a fan of a sports romance with a hot hunky wide receiver, a hardworking heroine determined to make ends meet, a football loving younger brother, a marriage of convenience pr stunt, CFL games, found family, he falls first, witty banter, steamy tension, slow burn spice, a supportive family, coming clean, love declarations, and a HEA that will leave you feeling obsessed, then you will love Blakely and Jamie’s story. I always look forward to more from Hannah Cowan.

I just finished the last book in the Greatest Love Series, and what a way to end things! This audiobook? Absolutely fantastic.

Let's talk about Jamison and Blakely, because they were EVERYTHING. This book nails the "he falls first and falls hard" trope that I love. Jamison was just so swoony. He was so patient and understanding. Blakely was a tough nut to crack, all guarded and rightfully protective of herself and her brother. Watching Jamison chip away at those walls, slowly and sweetly was pure magic.

Alex Kydd and Amy Hall, you guys are rockstars! They brought Jamison and Blakely to life in such a real way. You could feel every emotion, every little spark of chemistry. Honestly, their voices just made the whole story even better.

Basically, if you're a fan of sweet romances, especially ones with a patient hero and a guarded heroine, you NEED to listen to this audiobook. Seriously, highly recommend. You won't regret it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Tantor Audio for an ALC of this audiobook. I voluntarily read it and gave an honest review.

OMG! literally the cutest book ever! I loved Jameson so much he is such a little golden retriever. Blakely was stubborn and hotheaded in the best way possible. She stood up for herself and her family with all that she had. She was also sassy and her and Jamie had great banter! My favorite character though was Nate. He was a ball of sunshine so sweet and cute. Will be recommending this forever!

Man oh man, Jamie was down bad for this girl and I am here for it. He was so patient and kind and just an overall simp for Blakely. This book was perfect the whole way through!

I will admit, it’s a bittersweet ending to the Greatest Love series. I could stay in this world forever!

This book was delightful from beginning to end. Amy and Alex did an amazing job bringing Blakely and Jamie to life in my ears.

I will admit, it’s a bittersweet ending to the Greatest Love series. I could stay in this world forever.

This was a duet narration. Both narrators had a nice voice to listen to. I could easily imagine them as the main characters. This was a solid audiobook that I would recommend to any romance lover. This follows Blakely and Jameison. Blakely is a the caretaker of her younger brother and is trying to give him the best life possible. Jameison is a star football player that is willing to do anything for his team. What happens when Jameison is told he should marry a fan to bring more attention to the team? This is the perfect book for people who love sports romance and marriage of convenience.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tantor Audio for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook!

If you love instalove and marriage of convenience, this one is for you! The story delivers on swoon-worthy moments and a fast-paced romance that will capture fans of these tropes.

While instalove isn’t my personal favorite, I appreciated the unique spin on how the characters met. However, I did find certain aspects of the setup a bit hard to connect with—like our heroine entering a stranger’s home, assuming it had been robbed, and then contemplating taking something herself. It was a bold choice for her character, though it felt a little far-fetched for me.

That said, her devotion to her younger brother was incredibly sweet, and her desire to give him everything he deserved was heartwarming. However, some of her financial decisions—like prioritizing new cleats over rent—were tough for me to overlook.

Overall, this book offers a whirlwind romance with heartfelt moments, perfect for readers who enjoy an ultra-fast connection between characters. While it wasn’t quite for me, fans of low-angst, sweet romance with a touch of unconventional charm may find a lot to love here!

🎧 AUDIOBOOK REVIEW 🎧

Thank you NetGalley and Tantor Audio!

4.5 SOLID STARS ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

First of all. I loved the series! The audio was great I really enjoyed the narrators. They did a great job and I’m such a sucker for duet narration and this one was sooo good.

What a perfect way to end this series!! Jamison and Blakey were the best!!! I laughed, smiled and maybe a tear or two. I think Jamison could be in contention to steal number one book boyfriend spot.

✨ Jamieson Bateman... Jamieson Bateman... Jamieson Bateman... ✨ How many times do I have to click my ruby red heels to get this absolute dreamboat to appear in my life? Because I NEED a Jamieson Bateman, like yesterday! 😍💋

I can't even begin to tell you how hot, honest, and downright cheeky he is without giving it all away! But trust me, babes, you've got to get to your local bookstore on April 3rd and meet him for yourself — he's THE next-level book boyfriend!! 🔥📚

Blakely (aka Bandit) is the ultimate strong, independent woman who’d do ANYTHING for her loved ones, especially her bro Nate. Her selflessness will have you swooning! 💕 The way she supports him and faces struggles head-on, even letting Jamieson in to help, will steal your heart. And their relationship? WOW – it's everything you want in a love story. 🥰

Don’t even get me started on the connection between Jamieson and Nate! Their bond is so heartwarming — Jamieson truly becomes the older brother figure Nate needs, and Blakely can finally breathe easy knowing he’s there. 🤗 And I cannot wait to see where Nate's story goes… I’m already counting down the days!! ⏳

Hannah Cowan wrapped up the Greatest Love series with a BANG, and I’m telling EVERYONE to read it. 🔥 Plus, Their Greatest Strength was my first ever CFL/NFL read, and now I’m hooked. These men? Oh, they’re right up there with hockey players... and their dirty mouths! 😉💥

I cannot say enough good things about this book! It was the perfect ending to the greatest love series! I loved Jamieson and Blakely so much! Thank you for this ALC!