Almost Mine Still Yours

by Haylee Trew

My best friend's brother is the one man I'm not allowed to have. I for the life of me can't seem to get that through my head. So, here I am seventeen years later, still crushing on the only man I can't want.

336 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication March 20, 2026

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Almost Mine Still Yours was a super sweet and cozy best friend’s brother romance. I enjoyed the banter between Bailey and Liam, but also the yearning by Liam. He was so in love with this girl for years. This story was a quick and steamy read - I finished it in a day! I will say that at times the book felt a little repetitive, but still a great romance if you’re looking for a small town escape. 4⭐️

Thank you to Love Notes PR for the eARC!

[Dimitra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Almost Mine Still Yours 🌼
Firstly,I want to thank LoveNotes PR & Haylee Trew for trusting me with this ARC💛

He is the only man I cannot possibly have.But that's totally okay because we hate each other.Right?

In all my years as a reader,I have never ever seen a more suitable title in a book like this one.No jokes.
Since trauma from a past relationship plays a huge role to Bailey's character development,I could not think of anything more perfect than this.
Referring to Bailey,I can say that we have a MAIN character here.I did not just love her fun personality or how her curls were,but I loved her inside world,how she truly showed me how it is to trust yourself again,to love yourself again after you have been repeatedly told how worthless you are by a man that is worth less than trash.So,no B is not your classic main girl.
On the other side,Liam IS your classic cowboy that you WILL fall madly in love with.As someone really wise said,save the horse,ride the cowboy.😛Yet,our boy has been through so much,and I am so happy that he finally managed to make peace with himself & find the happy ending he deserved.

To continue,I can already listen to you telling me why 5 stars?You are describing a classic second chance cowboy romance.Then,I will say the way mental health is written and represented in this particular one is what made me,& trust me it will make you too to put that fifth star.✨
So yes,amazing romance,magical writing and cowboys are the recipe for the win here.🥣
Out On Mar,20th 🐎
5⭐

[Kelly Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

No need for me to admit this, you already know.... I’m a sucker for a grumpy cowboy, but what I loved even more about this book was the love-to-hate energy between Bailey and Liam. The tension, the repressed feelings, the angst, the years of terrible timing… it all built this slow-burning emotional storm that I couldn’t look away from.

But what really made this story special for me was Bailey.

I adored her. She felt incredibly real in a way that hit surprisingly close to home. Her anxiety, her awful ex, and the complicated feelings around sex, manipulation, and learning that it’s okay to say no were handled with so much honesty. Watching her navigate those experiences and her struggle with self-love felt deeply personal at times. Parts of this story honestly felt like someone had taken pieces of my twenties and written them onto the page.

The writing style made the whole experience even better. One minute you’re laughing, the next you’re emotional, and the pacing keeps everything moving perfectly. It’s heartfelt, messy, romantic, and raw in the best way.

If you love grumpy cowboys, best friend’s brother tension, years of unresolved feelings, and an FMC whose journey feels painfully real, this one is absolutely worth the read.

Thank you to the author and Love Notes PR for an early copy. All opinions are my own.

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating : 4.7 ⭐️

So excited to have beta read Almost Mine, Still Yours✨📖

This story follows Bailey after a breakup sends her from the big city back to her small hometown. What she doesn’t expect? Running straight into her past… when she finds herself facing Liam and his perfectly grumpy cowboy self.

We get to witness Bailey and Liam’s beginnings, along with the life moments that shape them and leave lasting wounds. Those emotional scars are woven throughout the story in a way that feels grounded. Their journey doesn’t take slow turns.This love story unfolds with intensity and happiness, yet it also carries the heavy fear of choosing your own happiness at the cost of hurting others and possibly losing the one you love.

You truly get your happy ending, and the emotional payoff makes it worth the ride.🐝

And yes, there are plenty of spicy moments. Let’s just say they had some catching up to do. 🔥

If you loved The Christmas Before, you’ll definitely want to see what happens next.

[☆Laura☆]

Bailey regresa a su pequeño pueblo después de que su novia la engaña con una amiga. Así que vuelve a su ciudad natal buscando tranquilidad y la oportunidad de reconstruirse. El problema es que su nuevo comienzo incluye vivir justo al lado de Liam Matthis, el hermano mayor de su mejor amiga, un hombre gruñón, terco y demasiado atractivo que parece tener un talento especial para hacerla enojar.

Mientras Bailey intenta rehacer su vida en el pueblo y Liam sigue con su rutina de ranchero solitario, la cercanía constante hace que ignorarse sea imposible.



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Hubo algo que no me dejó disfrutarlo del todo. Y es que a Liam le empezó a gustar Bailey cuando él tenía 20 y ella 16. Sé que solo son cuatro años de diferencia y que después, cuando ambos son adultos, ya no sería problema. Si ella tuviera 20 y él 24 no tendría absolutamente nada de malo. Pero siendo ella tan joven y él ya un adulto, a mí personalmente me causa mucho rechazo.
Espero que la autora pueda cambiar las edades.


Gracias Love Notes PR por el ARC.

[pagesofzai · Rating 4 out of 5]

*ARC REVIEW*

I was kindly given an ARC of Almost Mine Still Yours and this was amazing! this was such a good book, I enjoyed reading every second of this and didn’t want to put it down! the tension between Bailey and Liam was insane, I loved every moment of them together. they had such a good connection and the chemistry between them was so strong, it truly had always been them for each other without even realising. Liam was a grump but he softened for Bailey and I loved seeing that. Bailey was such a relatable and raw character and I loved her. they had such good banter and they were perfect together, this story was perfect for them. such a good and heartfelt book, really enjoyed reading it! (thank you to Haylee Trew and Love Notes PR for the ARC, all opinions are my own)
Almost Mine Still Yours releases March 20!
4.5⭐

[anna Skot · Rating 4 out of 5]

Small town romance 🎈
Best friends brother 🎈
Enemies to lovers 🎈

What a beautiful love story. ❤️

The story was easy to follow, I have read the book in one day. It was sweet anf funny. Bailey after a break up came back home and connected again with her childhood best friend. Liam, the brother of the best friend it was the one man she thought she could never have.

Both characters were in love with each other. It was good to read their journey to happiness.

If you are looking for an easy love small town romance this book is for you.

I would like to thank Love Notes PR for the chance to read the book early. 🖤

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you read The Christmas Before, you know Bailey is back home after walking in on her ex cheating on her. She's excited to see her parents and best friend, Ash but she's not looking forward to seeing Liam, Ash's grumpy brother that seems to dislike her for no reason. Bailey and Liam are new neighbors and spend more time together, especially with Ash. They fight their attraction until Liam can't take it anymore and tells her everything. They decide to see where things lead, even though Bailey is scared she'll lose Ash.

[Steffi Piot · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an ARC review: This book was a quick and easy read. I liked the overall storyline but had a hard time connecting with the characters. I liked to have seen more of a build up between them and how they got to know each other as adults. Still a good read for people who like a best friends brother/ small town romance

[Payton (smut.n.sowers)]

alpha read - review to come! :)