Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other - by Bethany Turner (Paperback)

About the Book

Beloved author Bethany Turner returns with a hilarious enemies-to-lovers rom-com. She's a sunny morning-show host. He's a cynical ex-reporter. They're destined to hate each other . . . Aren't they?

Book Synopsis

"If you are someone who loves quirky small town settings, enemies to lovers, and crisp, delightful prose, . . . [this rom-com] will leave you smiling. Longtime fans of Bethany Turner and new readers alike will love this one!" --Emma St. Clair, USA TODAY bestselling author

She's a sunny morning-show host. He's a cynical ex-reporter. They're destined to hate each other . . . Aren't they?

Brynn Cornell has to be stuck in a nightmare. Just last week, she was riding high as cohost of the popular morning show Sunup. She's America's Ray of Sunshine--the girl-next-door beauty who drives up TV ratings while never exuding anything but her trademark positivity and poise. All it took was one huge on-air mistake to expose her snarky side to the world and make it all come crumbling down. Now she's back in her hometown of Adelaide Springs, Colorado, in a last-ditch attempt to convince viewers she's not the mean girl they think she is. All she has to do is apologize and capture some feel-good footage reminding everyone she's just a girl from humble beginnings who's grateful for her big break, and she might manage to preserve both her career and her image. But this town holds painful memories that she's not ready to face.

Sebastian Sudworth was on the fast track to the journalist hall of fame. A superstar reporter with a reputation for being in the center of the action, his fearless, relentless coverage of major events around the globe was winning him awards and accolades--until something snapped inside him and he vanished from the scene under mysterious circumstances. Sebastian sought refuge in tiny Adelaide Springs, working odd jobs and trying to blend in as a scruffy mountain town citizen.

When Sebastian is assigned to chauffeur Brynn around town, Brynn is sure he can see right through her carefully cultivated, sunny persona. But she's determined to do what it takes to maintain her image and save her career--so she'll just have to charm the socks off Sebastian the same way she charmed her viewers. Easier said than done. It's no picnic to play nice around someone you hate . . . especially when you might be crazy about them.

Author's Note: This slow-burn, low-spice/clean enemies-to-lovers rom-com is set in a small town full of quirky citizens and is packed with pop culture, witty banter, and a guaranteed Happily Ever After--provided they can resist the urge to throw each other off a Colorado mountainside first. After all, Brynn (you probably won't like her at first) is desperately trying to save her career and Sebastian (who's hiding from his own demons) really just wants to be left alone to sing karaoke in peace.

Discussion questions included, and if you love Brynn and Sebastian, make sure to pick up Bethany Turner's Cole and Laila Are Just Friends!

Review Quotes

'Bethany Turner has a magical, effortless way with words, and BRYNN AND SEBASTIAN HATE EACH OTHER showcases this perfectly! You also get an adorable small town, enemies to lovers vibes, and all the feels you expect when two protagonists figure out themselves as they figure out each other. Add in a cast of unique and delightful secondary characters, and you get a feel-good story sure to delight and entertain.'--Jenny Proctor, author of HOW TO KISS YOUR BEST FRIEND

'From the moment I heard the title and saw the cover, I knew I NEEDED to read this book. And if you are someone who loves quirky small town settings, enemies to lovers, and crisp, delightful prose, you do too! You'll be rooting for Brynn and Sebastian, not just as a couple, but as two people in need of a little redemption and maybe a life reset. This is a romcom that brings some real depth and development, but will also leave you smiling. Longtime fans of Bethany Turner and new readers alike will love this one!'--Emma St. Clair, USA TODAY bestselling author

'Set in a charming small town and populated by well-developed, believable characters, BRYNN AND SEBASTIAN HATE EACH OTHER is a thoughtful and often tender exploration of two wounded souls seeking redemption and learning to trust again. I couldn't get enough of Bethany Turner's witty banter or the loyal found-family and sweet nostalgia threaded throughout this delightful story. A must-read for lovers of romantic comedy with healthy doses of pop-culture, humor, and depth . . .'--Julie Christianson, author of THE MOSTLY REAL MCCOY and THAT TIME I KISSED THE GROOMSMAN GRUMP

Turner (The Do-Over) charms in a squeaky clean contemporary driven by a battle of wits between journalists . . . In addition to the appealing and endearingly flawed protagonists, Turner delivers a strong supporting cast, especially cameraman Orly Hillill and generous town mayor Doc Atwater. Readers will long for a quick return to Adelaide Springs and its salt-of-the-earth citizens.--Publishers Weekly

Turner's (The Do-Over) latest is fun, fast, and heartwarming. This book will appeal to anyone who loves enemies-to-lovers romance and to readers who appreciate when a community plays a central role in the story.--Library Journal