The Unpolished Life of Eleanor Whitfield

by Rachel Hanna

344 pages, Paperback

Published March 12, 2026

About the author

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So who am I? My name is Rachel Hanna, and I am a wife, mother of three incredible kids (maybe I am a BIT biased?), two lovable doggies and one cat that lives outside and thinks he owns the world. Okay, I also have a gecko now too. Don't judge me.

I started writing as a young child, and I went into the field of Journalism for many years as an adult. Now, as a romantic fiction writer, I get to live out my own daydreams every single day and share them with readers around the world!

I'm a Southern chick living near Atlanta, so I say "yes, ma'm" and "ya'll", but I wouldn't have it any other way. :)

Reviews

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Etiquette expert & owner of an elite etiquette academy in Atlanta, Eleanor Whitfield finds out she has inherited a Honky Tonk bar, The Rusty Spur in Copper Creek, Georgia from her Great Aunt whom she has never met. But there are conditions she has to meet before she can “sell” if she decides to after 6 months, under the watchful eye of a handsome small town bar manager Wyatt Rivers.

This is a sweet story of community, loyalty, commitment, aggravation, love and figuring out who you are and what you really want.

This was a very enjoyable, quick read.

Thank you Rachel Hanna for the opportunity to read The Unspoken Life of Eleanor Whitfield.

[Pam Warner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it. A really Hallmark.

[Mirabel Adam · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book hit all the right notes: humor, heart, and a whole lot of honky tonk charm. I went in expecting a light romantic comedy and ended up with something deeper,a story about identity, community, and finding home in unexpected places. The writing sparkles, the dialogue is witty, and the emotional payoff is so satisfying. I can’t wait to see what happens next in Copper Creek!

[Amber Hicks · Rating 5 out of 5]

📚 **ARC Reader Review**

I had the opportunity to read this book as an ARC reader, and I absolutely loved it!

Eleanor is all things proper. She lives in Atlanta and is trying to keep her failing etiquette studio afloat in prestigious Buckhead. When she unexpectedly inherits her Great Aunt’s well-known honky tonk in Copper Creek, Georgia, she assumes it will be a quick trip to settle things and head back to the life she knows. What she doesn’t realize is that the inheritance comes with a few unexpected conditions.

This is a story about love, commitment, and discovering who you are. Watching Eleanor navigate a world so different from the one she’s carefully built for herself makes for a emotional journey.

If you enjoy small towns, self discovery, and a little romance along the way, this one is definitely worth picking up. Grab this book....you won’t be disappointed! 💗

[Karla Hilbourn · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an enjoyable book! Just when I thought something was going to happen--something DIFFERENT happened, and it was a better situation than I thought. Love Rachel's books!!! Definitely another good one!

[Myleisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well written. Slow burn romance. Clean romance

Very cute and lots of life lessons regarding decisions we make in life and making the right choices. (Even if it sounds good or looks good on paper)

And live and enjoy life.

I love Rachel Hanna books. I definitely enjoyed this one.

[karey silvestre · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was feel good boook! I Loved it from the first page. I felt like I was in the book and the characters were friends of mine. I highly recommend this one!

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice clean romance. Makes you think about what you want to do vs living according to the expectations of others.

[Alice Anne · Rating 2 out of 5]

If a book were a hallmark movie- and I mean that in the worst way possible.