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sdupont's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book is an easy fun read. Anna and Brody quickly develop a bond and fall head over boots for each other. He’s a singer on a break and she’s starting her life over after her fiancé cheated on her. They are supportive and bring out what the other needs. Brody is very protective of Anna and their relationship, really cherishing what he has found. There are a few scenes throughout the book that feel rushed and as if they are missing sentences or paragraphs. It pulls the reader out of the scene and disturbs the continuity of the story. Despite that I recommend this for the fun ranch vibes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Abandonment
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Death of parent
Minor: Violence
abidavisf's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The characters really make Strung Along what it is, loving and funny people who go with the flow and live optimistically in their little small town. I enjoyed reading their interactions, though I felt some were rushed and could have been delved into a bit more. I’m hoping that the later books in the series will enable us to do that.
I also enjoyed the story of Strung Along. It was predictable and your classic love story, but it was also heart-warming and captured my attention enough that I woke up this morning raring to get reading again after starting it last night.
I’ll definitely be finishing the series, and I think I may go back and read Braxton and Maddox’s stories now too. (Desperate to know what kind of parents give their children these names!)
There were several continuity errors, as well as grammatical errors, typos or just areas where you could tell that parts of scenes had been moved around and then not tidied up properly which is what marked this book down for me.
I also enjoyed the story of Strung Along. It was predictable and your classic love story, but it was also heart-warming and captured my attention enough that I woke up this morning raring to get reading again after starting it last night.
I’ll definitely be finishing the series, and I think I may go back and read Braxton and Maddox’s stories now too. (Desperate to know what kind of parents give their children these names!)
There were several continuity errors, as well as grammatical errors, typos or just areas where you could tell that parts of scenes had been moved around and then not tidied up properly which is what marked this book down for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Death of parent
Minor: Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
ggbookrecclub's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I’ve yet to read a Hannah Cowan book that I didn’t love and Strung Along was no exception. I’m always a little hesitant to start a new series. Not because I’m not excited, but because it’s a whole new world. There’s something comforting about diving back into a series on book 3 or 4 when you already know the premise, the side characters, and general parameters in which this world exists. Strung Along is my new favorite small town read! My kindle is cluttered with highlighted passages and annotations of sweet, spicy, and vulnerable moments.
Diving into a small town romance from Hannah Cowan, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. When I realized that Annalise was the sister of Braxton (Her Greatest Mistake, The Greatest Love series book #1), I got so excited to go on this new adventure, with some familiar faces. And a protective Maddox acting as big brother. Like all of Hannah Cowan’s books, Strung Along was not short on the banter!! Brody Steele, the MMC, is the ultimate example of “if he wanted to, he would.” And Brody Steele wants to. We’re talking sweet gestures, smoldering tension, and the body of a rancher who’s also a rising country musician. Hot, right?
There was very little I didn’t like love about this book. Sometimes the dual relationship aspect in books can get both angsty and messy. In this case they first meet over a wrong number text and in person at their local bar with no reason to connect the two interactions. The secret keeping can get messy and often unrealistic. I have never seen this trope handled so well in any book. Fairly quickly they both realize that the stranger they’re texting might also be the person they’ve started catching feelings for. There was a stint of imploring the antics of “I know that he knows, but he doesn’t know that I know that he knows.” These characters are just so good together, it was realistic for there not to be a 3rd act break up. This book also proves that family is who you make it. Unfortunately, there were a few typos that I caught. Like when the wording should have been at least but read at last or tug it front my hands versus the intended from. These errors however didn’t take away from the story or keep me from enjoying it-clearly. Selfishly, I would have loved an additional extended epilogue. I always wonder, do authors want to know about typos or is that just rude?
Synopsis: After walking in on her fiancé with another woman(on her birthday no less), Annalise rolls the dice-literally and figuratively-and moves to Cherry Peak to experience some slow living. While settling in, Annalise experiences a wrong number text message pal, a gruff introduction to a country singer who calls Steele Ranch home, and two strong, supportive gal pals.
Diving into a small town romance from Hannah Cowan, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. When I realized that Annalise was the sister of Braxton (Her Greatest Mistake, The Greatest Love series book #1), I got so excited to go on this new adventure, with some familiar faces. And a protective Maddox acting as big brother. Like all of Hannah Cowan’s books, Strung Along was not short on the banter!! Brody Steele, the MMC, is the ultimate example of “if he wanted to, he would.” And Brody Steele wants to. We’re talking sweet gestures, smoldering tension, and the body of a rancher who’s also a rising country musician. Hot, right?
There was very little I didn’t like love about this book. Sometimes the dual relationship aspect in books can get both angsty and messy. In this case they first meet over a wrong number text and in person at their local bar with no reason to connect the two interactions. The secret keeping can get messy and often unrealistic. I have never seen this trope handled so well in any book. Fairly quickly they both realize that the stranger they’re texting might also be the person they’ve started catching feelings for. There was a stint of imploring the antics of “I know that he knows, but he doesn’t know that I know that he knows.” These characters are just so good together, it was realistic for there not to be a 3rd act break up. This book also proves that family is who you make it. Unfortunately, there were a few typos that I caught. Like when the wording should have been at least but read at last or tug it front my hands versus the intended from. These errors however didn’t take away from the story or keep me from enjoying it-clearly. Selfishly, I would have loved an additional extended epilogue. I always wonder, do authors want to know about typos or is that just rude?
Synopsis: After walking in on her fiancé with another woman(on her birthday no less), Annalise rolls the dice-literally and figuratively-and moves to Cherry Peak to experience some slow living. While settling in, Annalise experiences a wrong number text message pal, a gruff introduction to a country singer who calls Steele Ranch home, and two strong, supportive gal pals.
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Abandonment
joburnsreads's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
⭐️ 5
🌶️ Open Door, Explicit
🍒 Small Town Romance
🍒 Enemies to Friends to Lovers
🍒 Grumpy/Sunshine
🍒 Cowboy/Celebrity Hero
🍒 Text Pals
🍒 He Falls First (and hard af)
🍒 Slow Burn
🍒 No Third-Act Break-up
🍒 Dual POV (First Person)
YALL - another 5-star read from Hannah Cowan!! Her small-town era is here and I am loving it. 💁♀️
When Anna moves to Cherry Peak, she's looking for a fresh start and NOT expecting to find love. Brody Steele - rising country music star - has just returned home to rest his voice and help his family on the ranch. These two meet and it's hate at first sight. But if they dislike each other as much as they say they do - why can't they stay away from one another?
I had the privilege of alpha/beta reading this book; in my opinion, Strung Along is some of Hannah‘s best work. The town and characters of Cherry Peak are amazing. Brody and Anna had me in an absolute chokehold (but the chokehold that Anna had Brody in??? That's a whole other topic). PLUS - If you've read any of Hannah's other books, you'll definitely recognize a few characters.
Strung Along truly had everything I could ask for - superior banter, multiple 'good girl' moments, and the hero falls hard af. I am already begging Hannah for book 2. If you love cowboy romances, no third-act break-up and cute AF farm animals, you'll love Strung Along!
🌶️ Open Door, Explicit
🍒 Small Town Romance
🍒 Enemies to Friends to Lovers
🍒 Grumpy/Sunshine
🍒 Cowboy/Celebrity Hero
🍒 Text Pals
🍒 He Falls First (and hard af)
🍒 Slow Burn
🍒 No Third-Act Break-up
🍒 Dual POV (First Person)
YALL - another 5-star read from Hannah Cowan!! Her small-town era is here and I am loving it. 💁♀️
When Anna moves to Cherry Peak, she's looking for a fresh start and NOT expecting to find love. Brody Steele - rising country music star - has just returned home to rest his voice and help his family on the ranch. These two meet and it's hate at first sight. But if they dislike each other as much as they say they do - why can't they stay away from one another?
I had the privilege of alpha/beta reading this book; in my opinion, Strung Along is some of Hannah‘s best work. The town and characters of Cherry Peak are amazing. Brody and Anna had me in an absolute chokehold (but the chokehold that Anna had Brody in??? That's a whole other topic). PLUS - If you've read any of Hannah's other books, you'll definitely recognize a few characters.
Strung Along truly had everything I could ask for - superior banter, multiple 'good girl' moments, and the hero falls hard af. I am already begging Hannah for book 2. If you love cowboy romances, no third-act break-up and cute AF farm animals, you'll love Strung Along!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Death of parent
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