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Happy in Honey Hill #2
Head Over Wheels
Love and Marriage… and a Suite Heart Carriage
I’ve got this theory: Cutting hair is much like forging an unbreakable bond, sealed on small-town gossip and sacred vows of monogamy. That devotion is one of the reasons I’ve felt anchored to the small town of Honey Hill, and my loyal clients, in favor of someplace new. It’s also why I refuse to cut my long-time best friend’s hair. Because, for me, cutting Owen’s hair is a forever thing. And I know, better than most, forever has an end date.
Owen Jones also happens to be my number one reason for staying in this town where I’ve never quite felt at home. Knowing it’s only a matter of time before Owen’s baseball career starts to take off and he leaves me behind, I take a chance on my ticket out of Honey Hill: a reality game show with a life-changing grand prize.
But if I want to win, I’ll have to recite life-changing vows far more significant than a haircut.
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There are a few certainties in my life: I’ve always wanted to play in the Major Leagues, I’ve never doubted my family’s love or support in that pursuit, and I know, regardless of where life takes me, I want Brooke McBride by my side. The only problem is, despite the connection we’ve always had, Brooke’s afraid to admit she wants a future with me, too.
Just when I think I’m about to reach one of my goals, a potentially career-ending injury wipes me out for the season. Though I could lose my shot at the Majors, this massive curveball might be the opportunity I’ve been waiting for: a chance to make a major commitment to the woman I’ve quietly loved for our entire friendship.
If playing a game is how I’ll finally convince my best friend to give us a chance at a future together, I’m ready to step up to the mound for the most important pitch of my life.
I’ve got this theory: Cutting hair is much like forging an unbreakable bond, sealed on small-town gossip and sacred vows of monogamy. That devotion is one of the reasons I’ve felt anchored to the small town of Honey Hill, and my loyal clients, in favor of someplace new. It’s also why I refuse to cut my long-time best friend’s hair. Because, for me, cutting Owen’s hair is a forever thing. And I know, better than most, forever has an end date.
Owen Jones also happens to be my number one reason for staying in this town where I’ve never quite felt at home. Knowing it’s only a matter of time before Owen’s baseball career starts to take off and he leaves me behind, I take a chance on my ticket out of Honey Hill: a reality game show with a life-changing grand prize.
But if I want to win, I’ll have to recite life-changing vows far more significant than a haircut.
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There are a few certainties in my life: I’ve always wanted to play in the Major Leagues, I’ve never doubted my family’s love or support in that pursuit, and I know, regardless of where life takes me, I want Brooke McBride by my side. The only problem is, despite the connection we’ve always had, Brooke’s afraid to admit she wants a future with me, too.
Just when I think I’m about to reach one of my goals, a potentially career-ending injury wipes me out for the season. Though I could lose my shot at the Majors, this massive curveball might be the opportunity I’ve been waiting for: a chance to make a major commitment to the woman I’ve quietly loved for our entire friendship.
If playing a game is how I’ll finally convince my best friend to give us a chance at a future together, I’m ready to step up to the mound for the most important pitch of my life.
225 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 2, 2026
About the author
B.R. Goodwin
12 books389 followersB.R. Goodwin is a Georgia native, married to her college sweetheart, and the mother of three wild animal children she adores. When she isn’t writing Christian Fiction, she’s reading, hiking, bee-keeping, soccer mom-ing, homeschooling, or planning her family’s next big adventure while drinking copious amounts of tea and coffee.
Above all else, the heartbeat of everything she does in life, friendship, and writing is with an eye to sharing the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ with everyone she meets.
She recently dove head & heart first into the contemporary rom-com genre and is having the time of her life cackling at her own jokes and dreaming up swoon-worthy storylines for her characters.
Above all else, the heartbeat of everything she does in life, friendship, and writing is with an eye to sharing the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ with everyone she meets.
She recently dove head & heart first into the contemporary rom-com genre and is having the time of her life cackling at her own jokes and dreaming up swoon-worthy storylines for her characters.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Okay, first things first, marriage of convenience is my top trope so I knew going in this book would be right up my alley. But add in mutual pining, best friends to more, forced proximity on a game show... um, perfection! I loved it!
Brooke has entered a game show but the timing is all wrong given that it requires not just that she be in a relationship, but married to play. But she just got out of her relationship. The timing works out best for Owen... her best friend. He's wanted out of the friend zone for years, so when she needs a husband for the game show, who better than him. She's thinking its a fake marriage with an end date, but if Owen has his way they'll be no end in sight. But they've been down this road before and Brooke doesn't want to risk her friendship with Owen for a romance that she worries could end up like her mother's. Can a little forced proximity, a teeny, tiny camper, and game show challenges convince Owen and Brooke their marriage can last beyond the show? Or will cold feet and fear force them back to the friendzone once again?!
Loved this! I knew the moment I started reading, these two would be entertaining to watch! The chemistry, kisses, and just all round respect and love for each other, just pulled me in! And did I just get a sneak peek at Dinah and Jack again? Thank you, thank you! Book 2 in Happy in Honey Hills does NOT disappoint and the chemistry and friendship is oh so perfect and oh so swoony, and the feelings they two have for each other -> priceless! I think I even see some potential future couples introduced in this one and I am oh so excited!
I gave this one a 4.5 star rating rounded to a 5!
I received a complimentary copy, this review reflects my honest opinion.
Brooke has entered a game show but the timing is all wrong given that it requires not just that she be in a relationship, but married to play. But she just got out of her relationship. The timing works out best for Owen... her best friend. He's wanted out of the friend zone for years, so when she needs a husband for the game show, who better than him. She's thinking its a fake marriage with an end date, but if Owen has his way they'll be no end in sight. But they've been down this road before and Brooke doesn't want to risk her friendship with Owen for a romance that she worries could end up like her mother's. Can a little forced proximity, a teeny, tiny camper, and game show challenges convince Owen and Brooke their marriage can last beyond the show? Or will cold feet and fear force them back to the friendzone once again?!
Loved this! I knew the moment I started reading, these two would be entertaining to watch! The chemistry, kisses, and just all round respect and love for each other, just pulled me in! And did I just get a sneak peek at Dinah and Jack again? Thank you, thank you! Book 2 in Happy in Honey Hills does NOT disappoint and the chemistry and friendship is oh so perfect and oh so swoony, and the feelings they two have for each other -> priceless! I think I even see some potential future couples introduced in this one and I am oh so excited!
I gave this one a 4.5 star rating rounded to a 5!
I received a complimentary copy, this review reflects my honest opinion.
February 17, 2026
If I only had three words to convince you to read Head Over Wheels by B.R. Goodwin, it would be these – Owen. Owen. Owen. (Confession: I was actually going to go with “breath-stealing romantic tension” but Owen is the reason for that so I called an audible at the last minute. Yes, I know that’s football and not baseball. Sorry, Owen.) We also all know that I love friends-to-more and marriage-of-convenience and forced proximity romances, so when a book combines ALL THREE tropes into one delicious story, I am in reader heaven. And what a marvelous job the author does with the yearning and the romantic tension between Owen and Brooke!
Which brings me back to Owen – talented baseball pitcher with a dream of playing in the Majors; incredibly patient in his love for his best friend, Brooke; truly a good guy with a big heart. And, shallowly on my part, he’s super swoony too. I adored him in every way. But especially his faithful, tender, and steady pursuit of the woman he loves. He understands why she’s got him firmly in ‘the friend zone’, but he keeps hoping nonetheless and keeps being her friend in the meantime. Getting his POV throughout the story was my favorite because it sizzles with attraction to Brooke and a deep longing for her heart. Whew. I’m fanning again just thinking about it. And Owen Jones shall henceforth and forevermore be in my book boyfriend Hall of Fame.
I loved Brooke too, don’t get me wrong. Her POV is just as delightful as Owen’s, and I couldn’t get enough of her witty commentary on the situation they’re in. A situation, by the way, that was absolute perfection for this story. Goodwin sets it up so well too, bringing all the needed elements together so the marriage of these plot devices makes sense. Marriage being the key word there. Sticking Brooke in a tiny travel trailer, newly married (platonically) to her swoony best friend who wants her whole heart, and making it against the competition rules to step foot outside the trailer for two months… Storytelling genius, right there. The chemistry and the yearning generated by this forced proximity made it nearly impossible for me to breathe sometimes, but I also really appreciated that Goodwin puts other things in place that help them work through the deeper issues that they – particularly Brooke – need to unpack in order for their relationship – friendship or otherwise – to be emotionally healthy.
Bottom Line: A reality TV show competition. A marriage of convenience between best friends. One tiny travel trailer that they can’t leave for two months if they want to win. Off the charts chemistry. Unforgettable characters. Head Over Wheels by B.R. Goodwin fully consumed me, heart and soul, from beginning to end. I drank in every word as quickly as I could even though I didn’t want it to ever be over. If you love romantic tension so thick you can feel it in your own chest, a hero who loves deeply and waits patiently, witty humor that lifts your spirit, and a plot that maximizes every ounce of ‘will-they-or-won’t-they’ yearning, this book will hold you captive like it did me. While this is not marketed as Christian fiction, per se, there are still elements of faith folded gently into the framework of the story, and I loved that too. Head Over Wheels will be a must-read recommendation from me – accompanied by much enthusiastic flailing – for a very long time.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first reviewed at Reading Is My SuperPower
Which brings me back to Owen – talented baseball pitcher with a dream of playing in the Majors; incredibly patient in his love for his best friend, Brooke; truly a good guy with a big heart. And, shallowly on my part, he’s super swoony too. I adored him in every way. But especially his faithful, tender, and steady pursuit of the woman he loves. He understands why she’s got him firmly in ‘the friend zone’, but he keeps hoping nonetheless and keeps being her friend in the meantime. Getting his POV throughout the story was my favorite because it sizzles with attraction to Brooke and a deep longing for her heart. Whew. I’m fanning again just thinking about it. And Owen Jones shall henceforth and forevermore be in my book boyfriend Hall of Fame.
I loved Brooke too, don’t get me wrong. Her POV is just as delightful as Owen’s, and I couldn’t get enough of her witty commentary on the situation they’re in. A situation, by the way, that was absolute perfection for this story. Goodwin sets it up so well too, bringing all the needed elements together so the marriage of these plot devices makes sense. Marriage being the key word there. Sticking Brooke in a tiny travel trailer, newly married (platonically) to her swoony best friend who wants her whole heart, and making it against the competition rules to step foot outside the trailer for two months… Storytelling genius, right there. The chemistry and the yearning generated by this forced proximity made it nearly impossible for me to breathe sometimes, but I also really appreciated that Goodwin puts other things in place that help them work through the deeper issues that they – particularly Brooke – need to unpack in order for their relationship – friendship or otherwise – to be emotionally healthy.
Bottom Line: A reality TV show competition. A marriage of convenience between best friends. One tiny travel trailer that they can’t leave for two months if they want to win. Off the charts chemistry. Unforgettable characters. Head Over Wheels by B.R. Goodwin fully consumed me, heart and soul, from beginning to end. I drank in every word as quickly as I could even though I didn’t want it to ever be over. If you love romantic tension so thick you can feel it in your own chest, a hero who loves deeply and waits patiently, witty humor that lifts your spirit, and a plot that maximizes every ounce of ‘will-they-or-won’t-they’ yearning, this book will hold you captive like it did me. While this is not marketed as Christian fiction, per se, there are still elements of faith folded gently into the framework of the story, and I loved that too. Head Over Wheels will be a must-read recommendation from me – accompanied by much enthusiastic flailing – for a very long time.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
first reviewed at Reading Is My SuperPower
September 22, 2026
I was sure this book couldn't hold up to Forget Me Knot, but it did!! Yay for books that celebrate marriage.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Owen has loved Brooke for years. Thanks to a reality TV show that Brooke applied to be on, Owen gets his shot at making Brooke his wife.
I didn't want this book to end. So many mixed emotions! The patience and respect Owen showed along with the real challenges Brooke faced when acknowledging her love for Owen had me tearing up. Contrasted with so many moments that had me in stitches!
This is an honest review. Grateful to be part of B.R. Goodwin's ARC team so I can promote her work even more! Her books are so wholesome and refreshing to read. Thank you, Brianna, for the light you shine, and for letting me be on your team! Never stop writing.
I didn't want this book to end. So many mixed emotions! The patience and respect Owen showed along with the real challenges Brooke faced when acknowledging her love for Owen had me tearing up. Contrasted with so many moments that had me in stitches!
This is an honest review. Grateful to be part of B.R. Goodwin's ARC team so I can promote her work even more! Her books are so wholesome and refreshing to read. Thank you, Brianna, for the light you shine, and for letting me be on your team! Never stop writing.
December 22, 2025
Head Over Wheels
@authorbrgoodwin
Release date 2/2/26
Book 2 in the Happy in Honey Hill series did not disappoint. The light heartedness of this one balanced well with the more serious moments. Brooke is deep, and Owen levels her out so well! He is such a great support for her and she learns along the way that she can trust him.
There was a big moment in this one - sort of like a “finally” moment. It was a very big deal to Brooke and when the moment arrived I didn’t realize how intimate it could be. It was like tearing down another layer of Brooke. Owen is the biggest golden retriever and I think these two are perfect together! The fact that these two were best friends first made this story that much better for me!
I loved seeing the Cotten family and also the Remillards!
Brianna - you write the most amazing rom coms! This one was adorable!
*No foul language, kissing only
Favorite quote -
It’s a thought I’ve never dared allow myself to truly consider, but the desire to bicker and laugh and make up with this man forever, consumes my soul so fully, I feel my heart pang with longing.
@authorbrgoodwin
Release date 2/2/26
Book 2 in the Happy in Honey Hill series did not disappoint. The light heartedness of this one balanced well with the more serious moments. Brooke is deep, and Owen levels her out so well! He is such a great support for her and she learns along the way that she can trust him.
There was a big moment in this one - sort of like a “finally” moment. It was a very big deal to Brooke and when the moment arrived I didn’t realize how intimate it could be. It was like tearing down another layer of Brooke. Owen is the biggest golden retriever and I think these two are perfect together! The fact that these two were best friends first made this story that much better for me!
I loved seeing the Cotten family and also the Remillards!
Brianna - you write the most amazing rom coms! This one was adorable!
*No foul language, kissing only
Favorite quote -
It’s a thought I’ve never dared allow myself to truly consider, but the desire to bicker and laugh and make up with this man forever, consumes my soul so fully, I feel my heart pang with longing.
February 4, 2026
Head Over Wheels is a heartfelt, emotionally rich friends-to-lovers romance that blends small-town charm, long-standing devotion, and life-altering decisions.
At its core, this story is about timing, loyalty, and the quiet fear of losing the person who has always been your constant. Brooke and Owen share years of history, inside jokes, unspoken feelings, and mutual sacrifice. Their dynamic feels authentic and layered, and the emotional stakes are real.
Brooke’s internal struggle—between staying rooted in Honey Hill and chasing something bigger—adds depth to her character. Meanwhile, Owen’s baseball dreams and unexpected injury create vulnerability and urgency. His steadfast love and willingness to fight for their future make him a compelling romantic lead.
The reality game show element adds a fresh twist to the story and serves as a catalyst for growth and commitment rather than distraction. The romance is closed door, focusing on emotional connection.
Although the book is marketed for ages 14–18, I personally would not recommend it for younger teens. In my view, it is best suited for young adult readers and up.
If you enjoy:
• Friends-to-lovers romance
• Small-town settings
• Sports romance elements
• Emotional growth and commitment-focused storylines
Head Over Wheels delivers a satisfying and swoony read with heart and maturity.
At its core, this story is about timing, loyalty, and the quiet fear of losing the person who has always been your constant. Brooke and Owen share years of history, inside jokes, unspoken feelings, and mutual sacrifice. Their dynamic feels authentic and layered, and the emotional stakes are real.
Brooke’s internal struggle—between staying rooted in Honey Hill and chasing something bigger—adds depth to her character. Meanwhile, Owen’s baseball dreams and unexpected injury create vulnerability and urgency. His steadfast love and willingness to fight for their future make him a compelling romantic lead.
The reality game show element adds a fresh twist to the story and serves as a catalyst for growth and commitment rather than distraction. The romance is closed door, focusing on emotional connection.
Although the book is marketed for ages 14–18, I personally would not recommend it for younger teens. In my view, it is best suited for young adult readers and up.
If you enjoy:
• Friends-to-lovers romance
• Small-town settings
• Sports romance elements
• Emotional growth and commitment-focused storylines
Head Over Wheels delivers a satisfying and swoony read with heart and maturity.
Review of advance copy received from Author
So stinking adorable and heart felt. Owen and Brooks story is swoony, sweet, moving, hilarious and so much more. I adored their journey from friends to love so so much.
B. R. Goodwin always has an amazing cast of side characters as well that really bring her stories to life. Gretchen is definitely my favorite in this book 😉.
I'm so happy I got to read this beauty early for an honest review! It releases February 2nd, 2026 so hurry up and pre-order it right this second!
B. R. Goodwin always has an amazing cast of side characters as well that really bring her stories to life. Gretchen is definitely my favorite in this book 😉.
I'm so happy I got to read this beauty early for an honest review! It releases February 2nd, 2026 so hurry up and pre-order it right this second!
January 17, 2026
B. R. Goodwin’s books are must reads for me, and I find myself getting giddy with excitement when I know I have a new rom-com of hers to read. They are all so fun and laugh-out-loud hilarious! But the fact that this one has my favorite romance trope–marriage of convenience–had me even more excited than usual LOL!
Brooke and Owen’s best friends-to-more romance was SO CUTE. 🥰 Brooke has a lot of baggage to work through, and I sometimes wanted to shake her and tell her to just tell Owen she loved him already LOL, but how it all plays out in the end is perfectly satisfying. The reality TV/game show element was a fun twist and another thing that had me hooked on this book because I’m a sucker for a good competition show. I thought I knew how everything would turn out, but of course, Brianna threw in some curve balls here and there (HA! No pun intended, since Owen is a baseball player ⚾️) to keep things from being too easy or predictable!
Overall, a HOME RUN read for me (that time, the pun was intended 😜)! It should be automatic “add to TBR” for all rom-com lovers!
PS: the sushi incident was probably my favorite part 🤣👏🏻 “Marriage is beautiful” IYKYK
**I received an advance copy of this book from the author for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**
Brooke and Owen’s best friends-to-more romance was SO CUTE. 🥰 Brooke has a lot of baggage to work through, and I sometimes wanted to shake her and tell her to just tell Owen she loved him already LOL, but how it all plays out in the end is perfectly satisfying. The reality TV/game show element was a fun twist and another thing that had me hooked on this book because I’m a sucker for a good competition show. I thought I knew how everything would turn out, but of course, Brianna threw in some curve balls here and there (HA! No pun intended, since Owen is a baseball player ⚾️) to keep things from being too easy or predictable!
Overall, a HOME RUN read for me (that time, the pun was intended 😜)! It should be automatic “add to TBR” for all rom-com lovers!
PS: the sushi incident was probably my favorite part 🤣👏🏻 “Marriage is beautiful” IYKYK
**I received an advance copy of this book from the author for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**
July 8, 2026
sweetest little read!!
(Reviewed on husband’s account)
4.75 stars
Gosh, this was the sweetest little read. Owen and Brooke are just adorable! I really loved how well he showed up for her & loved her through her doubts. The game show gave a fun spin on the marriage-of-convenience, and added some funny moments with the other contestants. I’m all for a good playlist, and this one was bopping! I was definitely singing “Can You Feel The Love Tonight?” at multiple times during this read. Y’all should pick this one up if you want a great friends to lovers read that will make you smile and swoon!
(Reviewed on husband’s account)
4.75 stars
Gosh, this was the sweetest little read. Owen and Brooke are just adorable! I really loved how well he showed up for her & loved her through her doubts. The game show gave a fun spin on the marriage-of-convenience, and added some funny moments with the other contestants. I’m all for a good playlist, and this one was bopping! I was definitely singing “Can You Feel The Love Tonight?” at multiple times during this read. Y’all should pick this one up if you want a great friends to lovers read that will make you smile and swoon!
September 11, 2026
I am a bit disappointed honestly.
I thought it would be better, since the last one was ✨Amazing ✨ But it might not have helped that I don’t like marriage if convince. I JUST DONT GET IT!!!
I liked Owen much better in the first book where he was a caring brother and not referring to his “wife” as “wifey”.
Brooke…. Ugh, I get how some people should like her but I really didn’t.
There were some parts that I enjoyed and thought because of this it probably doesn’t deserve 2 stars. So here’s three gold stickers book.
*sticks them on the kindle screen*
*takes them right off because it’s my kindle*
Some things to look forward to…
🚐 Marriage of Convenience
🚐 Childhood friends
🚐 baseball injury
🚐 stuck together in a small space
I hope you like it better than I did!
I thought it would be better, since the last one was ✨Amazing ✨ But it might not have helped that I don’t like marriage if convince. I JUST DONT GET IT!!!
I liked Owen much better in the first book where he was a caring brother and not referring to his “wife” as “wifey”.
Brooke…. Ugh, I get how some people should like her but I really didn’t.
There were some parts that I enjoyed and thought because of this it probably doesn’t deserve 2 stars. So here’s three gold stickers book.
*sticks them on the kindle screen*
*takes them right off because it’s my kindle*
Some things to look forward to…
🚐 Marriage of Convenience
🚐 Childhood friends
🚐 baseball injury
🚐 stuck together in a small space
I hope you like it better than I did!
June 6, 2026
4.5/5
This was such a fun, sweet, and crazy book! I loved getting to watch Brooke and Owen grow into their relationship with each other, and this was such a good take on the marriage of convenience trope. I loved the various analogies used throughout this book, and some of the shenanigans they got up to were hysterical! Yet, this book was also real in ways you don't always see in rom coms. This book definitely delivered, and I'll definitely be reading more from B.R. Goodwin in the future.
This was such a fun, sweet, and crazy book! I loved getting to watch Brooke and Owen grow into their relationship with each other, and this was such a good take on the marriage of convenience trope. I loved the various analogies used throughout this book, and some of the shenanigans they got up to were hysterical! Yet, this book was also real in ways you don't always see in rom coms. This book definitely delivered, and I'll definitely be reading more from B.R. Goodwin in the future.
September 1, 2026
Head Over Wheels
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🫑 Closed door / implied btwn a married couple
No swearing
This may be my favorite of the series! The yearning in this friends to lovers read is absolutely unmatched! I love how steady Owen is. He is patient, and kind, and gentle. Brooke has a lot of past trauma and I appreciated how the topics were handled with care.
Forced proximity
marriage of convenience
Friends to lovers
Past trauma + healing
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🫑 Closed door / implied btwn a married couple
No swearing
This may be my favorite of the series! The yearning in this friends to lovers read is absolutely unmatched! I love how steady Owen is. He is patient, and kind, and gentle. Brooke has a lot of past trauma and I appreciated how the topics were handled with care.
Forced proximity
marriage of convenience
Friends to lovers
Past trauma + healing
September 24, 2026
اخخ يا رب واحد أوين، يا رب واحد اوين، يا رب واحد أوين
December 30, 2025
Wow… what a book! This story had the perfect balance of romance and comedy. I laughed out loud so many times while reading—it was such a joy from beginning to end.
I especially loved the marriage of convenience, friends-to-lovers, dual POV, and the small-town gossip elements. All of those tropes came together beautifully. The story is closed-door, faith-friendly, and incredibly engaging.
I received a complimentary copy, but all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys clean romance with humor and heart.
I especially loved the marriage of convenience, friends-to-lovers, dual POV, and the small-town gossip elements. All of those tropes came together beautifully. The story is closed-door, faith-friendly, and incredibly engaging.
I received a complimentary copy, but all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys clean romance with humor and heart.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Review to come...
February 27, 2026
I am an absolute sucker for a best friends-to-lovers story, but Head Over Wheels completely stole my heart. From the very first pages, B.R. Goodwin has this incredible ability to bring characters to life in such a natural, believable way that you feel connected to them instantly. Brooke, especially, was so easy to love—her journey felt tender, honest, and deeply relatable.
Watching Brooke’s character arc unfold was the sweetest part of the story. Seeing her learn not only how to love someone else, but also how to love herself and accept being loved in return, was beautifully written. It never felt rushed or forced—just genuine, emotional growth that made every moment of the romance even more meaningful.
The friendship at the core of the story gave the romance so much depth. The history, the comfort, the quiet understanding between them—it made every small shift in their relationship feel significant and swoon-worthy. This is the kind of story that leaves you smiling long after you finish.
My only complaint is I needed more of Owen and Brooke, it was over far too soon!
Watching Brooke’s character arc unfold was the sweetest part of the story. Seeing her learn not only how to love someone else, but also how to love herself and accept being loved in return, was beautifully written. It never felt rushed or forced—just genuine, emotional growth that made every moment of the romance even more meaningful.
The friendship at the core of the story gave the romance so much depth. The history, the comfort, the quiet understanding between them—it made every small shift in their relationship feel significant and swoon-worthy. This is the kind of story that leaves you smiling long after you finish.
My only complaint is I needed more of Owen and Brooke, it was over far too soon!
January 1, 2026
First I couldn’t put this book down , it has dual point of views , best friends plus more , marriage of convenience and golden retriever man.
Owen and Brooke have known each other since for forever and she signs up for a game show but she has since broken up with her current boyfriend she was going to be on the show with, then steps in her bestie Owen who loves her and offers to help. One thing they have to be newlyweds on the show, not a problem for Owen he always knew they would be together . I love the chemistry and the kisses in the book and the banter .
This is book two in a series but you can read it as a stand alone , I would go back and read Forget me Knot it’s cute too. Hoping there is book three around the corner .
I loved this book and I finished it right before 12am on New Years Eve .
I highly recommend reading this book . All opinions are my own I got this as a copy to read for arc thank you B.R. Goodwin
Owen and Brooke have known each other since for forever and she signs up for a game show but she has since broken up with her current boyfriend she was going to be on the show with, then steps in her bestie Owen who loves her and offers to help. One thing they have to be newlyweds on the show, not a problem for Owen he always knew they would be together . I love the chemistry and the kisses in the book and the banter .
This is book two in a series but you can read it as a stand alone , I would go back and read Forget me Knot it’s cute too. Hoping there is book three around the corner .
I loved this book and I finished it right before 12am on New Years Eve .
I highly recommend reading this book . All opinions are my own I got this as a copy to read for arc thank you B.R. Goodwin
January 29, 2026
What a delightful, perfect book for lovers of the best friends to more trope! There’s chemistry, there’s banter, there’s so much yearning… this story sucked me in from the very beginning and did not let me go until the end. Owen and Brooke demonstrate how being best friends only made their relationship stronger (once it became “official”). Having the premise of a reality game show force them together more quickly was a fun and fresh take on the marriage of convenience trope. I loved the forced proximity it created, and the green troll Gretchen. IFKYK. We got to see Jack and Dinah again, and we even saw cameos from Roman and Chloe. All in all, a lovely story that gives you all the best warm and fuzzies.
February 7, 2026
Favorite book of the year thus far! 6+⭐️
Owen = best MMC I have ever read & protect him at all costs.
Brooke = so much depth & trauma but never once treated Owen poorly bc of it.
I LOVE THEIR LOVE.
The writing…incredible and so tastefully written. Wow!
This will go down as a story I will forever think about.
Owen = best MMC I have ever read & protect him at all costs.
Brooke = so much depth & trauma but never once treated Owen poorly bc of it.
I LOVE THEIR LOVE.
The writing…incredible and so tastefully written. Wow!
This will go down as a story I will forever think about.
February 24, 2026
1st half of this book I kinda had to push through, but then it hit about half way and I really enjoyed it!! Just wanted to read through it!! I so enjoyed Owen and Brooks story, the marriage of convenience, forced proximity all in a wonderful joyful book. I'm glad I read this and I will definitely be reading book 3 when it comes out!
September 13, 2026
Book 2 of the Honey Hill series was just as cute as the first one. I loved the baseball elements of this one ⚾️. The TV reality show aspect was also so fun! This series is completely closed door with no 🌶️. It lost a star only because the “friends to lover” troupe was a little too “forced.” Other than that, I loved this and read it super quick!
February 10, 2026
Probably one of the best marriage-of-convenience rom-coms I’ve read. It was so refreshing in that it didn’t have any of the non-communication issues that’s often a pitfall of the trope even tho I love that one. It was brilliantly the opposite, and the reality show gave it such a fun backdrop.
May 31, 2026
This was a fun read about Brooke and Owen. They have been in love with each other for a while but never admitted it. She is scared to fall in love because of what happened with her parents. When she gets a chance to be in a reality tv show that is for married couples, she and Owen get married.
March 12, 2026
♾️⭐️
"It’s just me and Brooke. Babe and Ruth. Always, just us."
This was actual perfection. The best friend, familiar banter was great. The married tension, banter, & flirting with their spouse? Delicious. The game show? Loved! The clear communication & facing fears? Two thumbs up, baby.
📖: 1st person, dual POV
🌶️: kisses only, alludes to marriage bed activities but nothing detailed or on page
🤬: no foul language
⚠️: parental abandonment (past, off page), injury, anxiety
"It’s just me and Brooke. Babe and Ruth. Always, just us."
This was actual perfection. The best friend, familiar banter was great. The married tension, banter, & flirting with their spouse? Delicious. The game show? Loved! The clear communication & facing fears? Two thumbs up, baby.
📖: 1st person, dual POV
🌶️: kisses only, alludes to marriage bed activities but nothing detailed or on page
🤬: no foul language
⚠️: parental abandonment (past, off page), injury, anxiety
April 10, 2026
they were adorable
June 28, 2026
This one was unfortunately a miss for me. Too much physical attraction sexual innuendo. Brooke though understandable that she has fears of men leaving her like all of her step dads of the past, was persistently stubborn then to actually let Owen love her, which made it less friends to more and more one sided feeling despite physical attraction. Also Brooke was actively dating other guys, had only broken up with a guy 1 month prior to eloping with Owen. I think that's unrealistic as far as hurt and insecurity on Owens part and again just feeling like Brooke didn't want Owen. Faith: almost non existent.
Romance: steamy kisses, make outs that insinuate fade to black, marriage of convenience, talk of being tangled up with each other, talk of "wrestling" but actually meaning having s*x.
Bummed as I really liked book one and found it hilarious, this one was a miss for me. But maybe it'll be a home run for you. Drunk side characters, talk of drinking and alcohol consumption.
Romance: steamy kisses, make outs that insinuate fade to black, marriage of convenience, talk of being tangled up with each other, talk of "wrestling" but actually meaning having s*x.
Bummed as I really liked book one and found it hilarious, this one was a miss for me. But maybe it'll be a home run for you. Drunk side characters, talk of drinking and alcohol consumption.
August 19, 2026
Ok. I need this book in print like right now. I loved it so much! Best friends to more, forced proximity, marriage of convenience. It has it all. So great!
March 11, 2026
This is a new favorite for me 😭
🩷 marriage of convenience
🩷 friends to lovers
🩷 small town
🩷 game show setting
🩷 character growth 🙌🏻
🩷 golden retriever MMC 🥹
🩷 baseball
🩷 no cussing
🩷 kisses only/implied spice between a married couple
Owen loves Brooke so good 🫶
🩷 marriage of convenience
🩷 friends to lovers
🩷 small town
🩷 game show setting
🩷 character growth 🙌🏻
🩷 golden retriever MMC 🥹
🩷 baseball
🩷 no cussing
🩷 kisses only/implied spice between a married couple
Owen loves Brooke so good 🫶
February 8, 2026
I was given an eARC of this book to read so these words and opinions are my own. ☺️
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
It was so sweet to read Brooke and Owens story after getting a small taste of their connection in Forget me Knot.
Reading how patient and intentional Owen was with everything he did quite honestly had me melting.
I love everything Brianna writes. Her books always capture me and the characters she creates I am always falling in love with and this was no different.
I loved seeing special guest appearances from some of my previously beloved characters from Brianna's other Romcoms!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
It was so sweet to read Brooke and Owens story after getting a small taste of their connection in Forget me Knot.
Reading how patient and intentional Owen was with everything he did quite honestly had me melting.
I love everything Brianna writes. Her books always capture me and the characters she creates I am always falling in love with and this was no different.
I loved seeing special guest appearances from some of my previously beloved characters from Brianna's other Romcoms!
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