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Pine Springs #2
Every Reason Why
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Expected 16 Feb 26Wildly romantic,
Every Reason Why
is the second in the Pine Springs series—small-town Michigan, where there’s community, drama, heat, and heart.
Leah’s never truly known what it means to feel at home until she settles at Amity Court. But Jackson Hale wants to take it all away.
When Jackson inherits the historic mansion from his grandmother, Esther Hale, the last thing he needs is her bizarre final to allow Leah Raven, Esther’s perky tenant, to stay there until the house is sold. It’s infuriating and he doesn’t want her company.
Leah’s found a sanctuary within the walls of Amity Court, and she isn’t going to let some frustrated city businessman cash in his inheritance without resistance—not while there’s so much pleasure to be had in ruffling his feathers.
Although Jackson has learned not to rely on anyone, Leah, with her sunny smiles and silly jokes, soon starts to make that feel like a lonely choice. Forced to live side by side, the walls between them begin to crumble.
But with Jackson’s controlling father pressuring him to sell and a loan shark threatening not only the family business but Leah as well, the two will have to decide what matters the security of the lives they’ve built independently, or the chance at something real together.
Sometimes home isn’t a place—it’s finding the person brave enough to see who you really are.
Leah’s never truly known what it means to feel at home until she settles at Amity Court. But Jackson Hale wants to take it all away.
When Jackson inherits the historic mansion from his grandmother, Esther Hale, the last thing he needs is her bizarre final to allow Leah Raven, Esther’s perky tenant, to stay there until the house is sold. It’s infuriating and he doesn’t want her company.
Leah’s found a sanctuary within the walls of Amity Court, and she isn’t going to let some frustrated city businessman cash in his inheritance without resistance—not while there’s so much pleasure to be had in ruffling his feathers.
Although Jackson has learned not to rely on anyone, Leah, with her sunny smiles and silly jokes, soon starts to make that feel like a lonely choice. Forced to live side by side, the walls between them begin to crumble.
But with Jackson’s controlling father pressuring him to sell and a loan shark threatening not only the family business but Leah as well, the two will have to decide what matters the security of the lives they’ve built independently, or the chance at something real together.
Sometimes home isn’t a place—it’s finding the person brave enough to see who you really are.
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November 12, 2025
4.5⭐️
After finishing the first book, More than Nothing, today I absolutely had to pick up an ARC of Every Reason Why. It’s safe to say I am a big fan of Sophie Hamilton!
This book had me gripped from the beginning. I normally hate dumbing down books to simply troped but… the grumpy sunshine AND forced proximity trope ??? amazing!!! I feel like it was done so well. I notice Hamilton does a good job at creating the best side characters as well.
I thought I had an idea of where the plot was going then we ended up on a whole side of the board I didn’t expect. Honestly though, I mostly get it wrong but it’s always fun to try.
I’m really excited to read more from her in the future!
P.S. as a Michigan girly I loved all of the names of the places they visited and also the euchre shout out!
After finishing the first book, More than Nothing, today I absolutely had to pick up an ARC of Every Reason Why. It’s safe to say I am a big fan of Sophie Hamilton!
This book had me gripped from the beginning. I normally hate dumbing down books to simply troped but… the grumpy sunshine AND forced proximity trope ??? amazing!!! I feel like it was done so well. I notice Hamilton does a good job at creating the best side characters as well.
I thought I had an idea of where the plot was going then we ended up on a whole side of the board I didn’t expect. Honestly though, I mostly get it wrong but it’s always fun to try.
I’m really excited to read more from her in the future!
P.S. as a Michigan girly I loved all of the names of the places they visited and also the euchre shout out!
November 23, 2025
4.5 Stars!
Another smash hit! I absolutely loved More than nothing, so I was SO SO happy when I got that arc of Every reason why!
It was so different from More than nothing, and not in a bad way! Sometimes, series of interconnected books set in the same location feel quite recycled, but this didn’t at all. There were glimpses of the familiar world and characters of book one, but they were not stifling or obvious. The world felt completely new and exciting, as it revolves around an old house, home of late author Esther and her secretary Leah, our FMC. Leah has been living there since being helped out of homelessness by Esther, and now faces a potential eviction, with no job and nowhere to go the prospects are bleak. She is allowed to stay, though, until the sale of the house goes through. And Jackson, our MMC, is the person that has inherited the house and that’s trying to sell it. He’s broody, grumpy and moody, the PERFECT mmc to thaw, in my opinion! :D Esther left some directions in her will meaning that Jackson has to spend more time in the property, and in Leah’s company, that he wants. ENTER FORCED PROXIMITY!
Leah is a ray of sunshine, always happy to help, friendly, quirky, funny. And Jackson can’t absolutely stand it. Until…. Well I won’t spoil the book for you because it’s AMAZING, the way that Leah manages to inch herself through Jackson hard shell is an emotional and heartwarming journey, not without hardship I must say! (I was shouting at them at some point, IYKYK). I’ll leave the discovery of the rest to you!
A nudge of appreciation for the Romantasy hints and mentions, they made my heart happy! And a massive bow to migraines disease representation! I felt seen, it felt so wholesome to see what I experience monthly on the pages of a book, raw, unfiltered and not downplayed as “just a headache”!
This book made me cry multiple times, and that’s all I want in a book, an incredible story, that makes me FEEL.
Another smash hit! I absolutely loved More than nothing, so I was SO SO happy when I got that arc of Every reason why!
It was so different from More than nothing, and not in a bad way! Sometimes, series of interconnected books set in the same location feel quite recycled, but this didn’t at all. There were glimpses of the familiar world and characters of book one, but they were not stifling or obvious. The world felt completely new and exciting, as it revolves around an old house, home of late author Esther and her secretary Leah, our FMC. Leah has been living there since being helped out of homelessness by Esther, and now faces a potential eviction, with no job and nowhere to go the prospects are bleak. She is allowed to stay, though, until the sale of the house goes through. And Jackson, our MMC, is the person that has inherited the house and that’s trying to sell it. He’s broody, grumpy and moody, the PERFECT mmc to thaw, in my opinion! :D Esther left some directions in her will meaning that Jackson has to spend more time in the property, and in Leah’s company, that he wants. ENTER FORCED PROXIMITY!
Leah is a ray of sunshine, always happy to help, friendly, quirky, funny. And Jackson can’t absolutely stand it. Until…. Well I won’t spoil the book for you because it’s AMAZING, the way that Leah manages to inch herself through Jackson hard shell is an emotional and heartwarming journey, not without hardship I must say! (I was shouting at them at some point, IYKYK). I’ll leave the discovery of the rest to you!
A nudge of appreciation for the Romantasy hints and mentions, they made my heart happy! And a massive bow to migraines disease representation! I felt seen, it felt so wholesome to see what I experience monthly on the pages of a book, raw, unfiltered and not downplayed as “just a headache”!
This book made me cry multiple times, and that’s all I want in a book, an incredible story, that makes me FEEL.
December 4, 2025
Leah’s never truly known what it means to feel at home until she settles at Amity Court. But Jackson Hale wants to take it all away.
When Jackson inherits the historic mansion from his grandmother, Esther Hale, the last thing he needs is her bizarre final to allow Leah Raven, Esther’s perky tenant, to stay there until the house is sold. It’s infuriating and he doesn’t want her company.
This is book2 in The Pine Springs series and as good as book1.
I love all the side characters too. i live for upbeat romance with all the vibes and banter.
Sophie Hamilton delivers.
I absolutely binge read this one and enjoyed that our FMC was strong and feisty and totally unraveled our MMC.
Brilliant book.
can't wait for more in the series.
Kerry Kennedy Author
When Jackson inherits the historic mansion from his grandmother, Esther Hale, the last thing he needs is her bizarre final to allow Leah Raven, Esther’s perky tenant, to stay there until the house is sold. It’s infuriating and he doesn’t want her company.
This is book2 in The Pine Springs series and as good as book1.
I love all the side characters too. i live for upbeat romance with all the vibes and banter.
Sophie Hamilton delivers.
I absolutely binge read this one and enjoyed that our FMC was strong and feisty and totally unraveled our MMC.
Brilliant book.
can't wait for more in the series.
Kerry Kennedy Author
December 5, 2025
Pine Springs is becoming one of my favorite interconnected standalone series—I loved book 1, so when I got an early ARC for book 2, I was so excited. This book can absolutely be read on its own, characters from book 1 only make minor cameos.
Every Reason Why has the coziest small town vibe, sprinkled in with the perfect amount of romantic suspense. I was invested from the very beginning, and stayed up until 4 am to finish because I couldn’t put it down.
✅ Forced Proximity
✅ Grumpy / Sunshine
✅ Small town
✅ Found family
✅ Rich hero
Both of the MCs are in their late 20s, and both are feeling lost and lonely at the beginning of the book but express it in very different ways.
Leah, our FMC, was orphaned as a child and spent her adolescence in foster care, where she never felt like she belonged or was wanted. When she aged out of care she became homeless, because she had no one to turn to. For a while she lived with her ex who constantly put her down, until she befriended elderly Esther, who took her in to her home and hired her as her publishing assistant. Despite her upbringing, Leah is still the kindest and sweetest person, and despite feeling unworthy, she can still stand up for herself and the people she loves. The book begins after Esther has passed away, and Leah is left alone again after losing a grandmother figure.
Enter our MMC, Jackson, who has inherited his grandmother Esther’s estate. There are stipulations, however. He needs to spend time—LOTS of time—at the house, while Leah is still living there. This just makes his life even more difficult than it already is, and he isn’t shy to express how grumpy he feels about it. Once we meet Jackson’s horrible parents and see how they have treated him, we realize why he is so down on life. He begins the story with his walls so high up and impenetrable, feeling like he has no one on his team.
The house soon becomes a sanctuary for Jackson for many reasons, and he starts dreading having to go back to the city. Jackson and Leah slowly build a relationship and it is so sweet!! I loved seeing Jackson’s walls come down and him realizing that Leah is actually on his team 🥹
I cried multiple times while reading this—when a book makes me feel as much as this book did, it is automatically 5⭐️ from me. Can’t wait for book #3 in the series!!
Every Reason Why has the coziest small town vibe, sprinkled in with the perfect amount of romantic suspense. I was invested from the very beginning, and stayed up until 4 am to finish because I couldn’t put it down.
✅ Forced Proximity
✅ Grumpy / Sunshine
✅ Small town
✅ Found family
✅ Rich hero
Both of the MCs are in their late 20s, and both are feeling lost and lonely at the beginning of the book but express it in very different ways.
Leah, our FMC, was orphaned as a child and spent her adolescence in foster care, where she never felt like she belonged or was wanted. When she aged out of care she became homeless, because she had no one to turn to. For a while she lived with her ex who constantly put her down, until she befriended elderly Esther, who took her in to her home and hired her as her publishing assistant. Despite her upbringing, Leah is still the kindest and sweetest person, and despite feeling unworthy, she can still stand up for herself and the people she loves. The book begins after Esther has passed away, and Leah is left alone again after losing a grandmother figure.
Enter our MMC, Jackson, who has inherited his grandmother Esther’s estate. There are stipulations, however. He needs to spend time—LOTS of time—at the house, while Leah is still living there. This just makes his life even more difficult than it already is, and he isn’t shy to express how grumpy he feels about it. Once we meet Jackson’s horrible parents and see how they have treated him, we realize why he is so down on life. He begins the story with his walls so high up and impenetrable, feeling like he has no one on his team.
The house soon becomes a sanctuary for Jackson for many reasons, and he starts dreading having to go back to the city. Jackson and Leah slowly build a relationship and it is so sweet!! I loved seeing Jackson’s walls come down and him realizing that Leah is actually on his team 🥹
I cried multiple times while reading this—when a book makes me feel as much as this book did, it is automatically 5⭐️ from me. Can’t wait for book #3 in the series!!
December 9, 2025
I didn’t think I could love the second Pine Springs book half as much as I loved the first, but Sophie proved me wrong. I loved this book so much and I am so sad it’s over.
Leah is outgoing, bubbly and adorable. She’s eccentric and artistic, sweet and kind, caring and bright. She’s everything you could want in an FMC. She loves fiercely, and once you’re loved by her she will break the barriers of the earth to protect you, even if it hurts her.
Jackson is grumpy, misunderstood and undervalued man. He has spent his life trying to live in someone else’s shadow to please parents who resent him no matter what he does. Underneath his rough exterior and the stone walls he’s erected around himself, he’s funny and sweet and observant.
Of course, the grumpy man always needs a little sunshine. Together, Jax and Leah are the perfect team. She’d fight wars for him and he’d burn down the world for her. They both fought their attraction, but complete each other. It wouldn’t be a Sophie Hamilton novel without a little yearning and brooding, now would it?
If you like a small town, found-family, slow burn romance, this is the book for you. The supporting characters are some people we met in book one and got to know well, and some new folks. All of them are funny and nosy and lovable. It feels like you’re friends with all of them, and I think that’s what I love the most about Sophie’s books. I hated for it to end, so I guess I’ll have to re-read! Thank you, Sophie for allowing me to be a member of your ARC team!
Leah is outgoing, bubbly and adorable. She’s eccentric and artistic, sweet and kind, caring and bright. She’s everything you could want in an FMC. She loves fiercely, and once you’re loved by her she will break the barriers of the earth to protect you, even if it hurts her.
Jackson is grumpy, misunderstood and undervalued man. He has spent his life trying to live in someone else’s shadow to please parents who resent him no matter what he does. Underneath his rough exterior and the stone walls he’s erected around himself, he’s funny and sweet and observant.
Of course, the grumpy man always needs a little sunshine. Together, Jax and Leah are the perfect team. She’d fight wars for him and he’d burn down the world for her. They both fought their attraction, but complete each other. It wouldn’t be a Sophie Hamilton novel without a little yearning and brooding, now would it?
If you like a small town, found-family, slow burn romance, this is the book for you. The supporting characters are some people we met in book one and got to know well, and some new folks. All of them are funny and nosy and lovable. It feels like you’re friends with all of them, and I think that’s what I love the most about Sophie’s books. I hated for it to end, so I guess I’ll have to re-read! Thank you, Sophie for allowing me to be a member of your ARC team!
November 12, 2025
Another great read! Another new to me author. Can Netgalley get anymore fantabulous?!! 2025 has been a wonderful year of reads so far!
This has story has a little bit of everything in it to draw you in right from the beginning. The cover also has a Mary Poppins feel to it too.
They do say that opposites attract. My new favorite kind of read! Grumpy to sunshine? Wow!!
Wonderful new characters to know and an beautiful setting that made me feel like I was there.
As with any book that I enjoyed I devoured it in one evening.
5 stars for a job well done. A story that touched my heart deeply and I am.left thinking about these wonderful characters after their story is done.
I was NOT required to write write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.
Come back to your Review on the pub date, Feb
This has story has a little bit of everything in it to draw you in right from the beginning. The cover also has a Mary Poppins feel to it too.
They do say that opposites attract. My new favorite kind of read! Grumpy to sunshine? Wow!!
Wonderful new characters to know and an beautiful setting that made me feel like I was there.
As with any book that I enjoyed I devoured it in one evening.
5 stars for a job well done. A story that touched my heart deeply and I am.left thinking about these wonderful characters after their story is done.
I was NOT required to write write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.
Come back to your Review on the pub date, Feb
November 21, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishing team for the opportunity to read this title in advance of its release.
Every Reason Why is an emotional, incredible, romantic suspense story that grabbed my attention right from the start.
I love a good romantic suspense book and this one ticks all the boxes. Strong characters, troubled pasts, looming bad guys, and a romance for the history books. The budding romance between Jackson and Leah is effervescent, tension filled and wild-the perfect combination.
Sophie Hamilton did an incredible job weaving in serious moments, steamy romantic scenes full of passion, and hilarious banter. I thoroughly enjoyed the cast of quirky characters from the town as well.
Every Reason Why is a truly wonderful story full of love, passion, suspense, and finding purpose in life amongst a crazy cast of small town characters.
Every Reason Why is an emotional, incredible, romantic suspense story that grabbed my attention right from the start.
I love a good romantic suspense book and this one ticks all the boxes. Strong characters, troubled pasts, looming bad guys, and a romance for the history books. The budding romance between Jackson and Leah is effervescent, tension filled and wild-the perfect combination.
Sophie Hamilton did an incredible job weaving in serious moments, steamy romantic scenes full of passion, and hilarious banter. I thoroughly enjoyed the cast of quirky characters from the town as well.
Every Reason Why is a truly wonderful story full of love, passion, suspense, and finding purpose in life amongst a crazy cast of small town characters.
November 8, 2025
This book had the perfect mix of everything! The grumpy vs. sunshine trope was done so well and had me smiling at the pages more than a few times. While there’s definitely some focus on grief, it’s also full of humour, heart, and that lovely small-community feel. I loved seeing Jax and Leah both find their true calling. Overall, such a great read — I really enjoyed it and will definitely be checking out more of Sophie’s books!
November 24, 2025
I quickly snagged this book after reading "More than Nothing" as part of Amazon First Reads and I was not disappointed. The vibe was very different and it didn't read as an interconnected standalone. It just happened to take place in the same town if that makes sense! Overall, I loved the book and the series so far!
December 1, 2025
Sophie has absolutely knocked it out of the park with this one! Every Reason Why had me giggling and kicking my feet, I was hooked from the very beginning! I LOVE a sunshine/grumpy trope and this was just delicious. Very much looking forward to the next Pine Springs instalment.
December 1, 2025
This was the perfect addition to the Pine Spring series! I loved the writing and story line! Jackson and Leah’s story had me so invested!
❤️forced proximity
❤️grumpy sunshine
❤️family drama
❤️romantic suspense
❤️forced proximity
❤️grumpy sunshine
❤️family drama
❤️romantic suspense
October 31, 2025
The exact right amount of everything.
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