This was such a refreshing and emotional read! A single dad, enemies-to-lovers romance between a country music star and a rock-and-roll artist? Sign me up!

I absolutely loved the prank wars — they added a fun, lighthearted touch that balanced out the heavier themes perfectly. The chemistry between Jamie and Clayton was undeniable, even when they were pretending to hate each other. Their banter was top-tier, and the slow evolution of their relationship was so satisfying to watch.

Beyond the romance, I really appreciated how the author wove in deeper topics like child abandonment, partner abuse, and emotional healing. These themes were handled with care and added emotional depth to the story.

As a bonus, I learned a lot about both country music and rock and roll while reading — and I loved how naturally the musical knowledge was woven into the plot.

Overall, a beautifully written, heartfelt story with strong character development, great pacing, and a memorable romance.
It’s a solid 4.5-star read for me, and I definitely recommend it!

Firstly, I would like to thank NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC!
Gone Country is a heartfelt romcom with lots of lovable characters and such a fun story! Jamie Keaton & Clayton Langley's enemies to lovers story was so adorable to read!! I loved reading about how their relationship grew and evolved, from hating each other, to writing songs together, and eventually being together! The author did an amazing job incorporating the side characters and subplots in such a natural way and I loved Nolan & Ruth, as well as Emily and Charlotte. I especially adored Jamie's relationship with Emily and Charlotte, it really tugs at your heartstrings!

Gone Country is such a great read. Clayton (Country) and Jamie (Rock) are enemies from the start. Their paths collide in such a way that changes both their lives. What happens next is anyone’s guess. This book captured me from the start. Clayton and Jaime are characters that I liked from the start and their story was so good. The pace of the book was perfect, not too slow and not too fast. If you love an enemy to lover type book, this would be a nice one to read. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I enjoyed the dynamic between Jamie and Clayton a lot and overall had a fun time reading this! I wish the slow burn would've had some more moments and didn't feel so rushed at the end!

Gone Country - Hunter Snow

I really enjoyed this ARC! A music industry rom com with a country singing cowboy? Instant download 🤭

I felt there could have been more character development for both Jamie and Clayton. I wanted to know more about them and their past but really enjoyed reading them go from enemies to lovers. I believed their frustrations and emotions throughout the story.

Slow burn, enemies to lovers with musicians for main characters made this book really enjoyable!

Enemies to lovers is one of my favorite tropes and this one did not disappoint with the banter. There were parts I thoroughly enjoyed and there definitely was chemistry between Clayton and Jamie. Some chapters missing notations on whose point of view you were reading. I also felt that Jamie’s past issues were scanned over. Thank you to Net Galley for this ARC.

This book brought out a lot of emotions for me, and I felt extremely connected with the characters. I was able to feel their pains, understand their struggles, and laugh with them during their triumphs. From prank wars and achievements, to emotional trauma and hardship. It was a wonderfully written book that I enjoyed every moment of reading. The stage was set, and the performance was heart wrenching. Bravo!

I haven’t read an enemies to lovers in quite sometime, as it’s not normally something I gravitate to, but “Gone Country” was really cute!

The banter between Jamie and Clayton was great and I’m such a sucker for a single dad character. So much so that Charlotte and Emily were probably my favorite characters in the book. Their relationship with Jamie was just so adorable and I really loved that whole family.

3.5 rounded up.

Thank you Netgalley, Tellwell Talent, and Hunter Snow for sending me this advanced review copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

If you’re expecting A Star is Born—think again. Gone Country doesn’t reach those dramatic heights (or depths), nor does it try to. Jamie and Clayton’s relationship avoids the emotional wreckage of Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s characters, leaning instead into a softer, simpler romance.

This sophomore novel by Hunter Snow is slow to start and took me a while to settle into. The plot follows a fairly familiar roadmap, sprinkled with expected rom-com clichés—but sometimes, that’s exactly the comfort read you’re after. And I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for cute dogs, which this book delivers in spades.

Where the novel really finds its footing is in the middle, where the banter between Jamie and Clayton sparkles with charm. Their chemistry feels more natural as the story unfolds, and that’s where Snow’s writing shines brightest.

To my surprise, the book also takes a stab at deeper issues—abandonment, insecurity, and even the shadow of domestic abuse, both mental and physical. Snow deserves credit for weaving these themes into an otherwise light narrative without dragging down the overall tone.

Yes, it’s predictable (often glaringly so), and yes, some plot points feel a bit undercooked. The frequent name-dropping of pop and country icons also borders on distracting—especially in conversations between musicians, where it comes off more forced than authentic.

Still, if you're in the mood for an easygoing, heartwarming chick-lit with a splash of country charm, Gone Country might just be the escape you're looking for. Just be ready to suspend a little disbelief—and enjoy the pups.

This book was a cute quick read, great for palate cleansing. I loved getting to know clayton and Jamie while following along with their story. The romance was cheesy and cute, while the slow burn added in the tension and pining that we all love to see from a good romance novel.

Gone Country
Hunter Snow

Shut in the south, we’ve got Jamie (who sings rock) and Clayton (who sings Country) they are so different on almost all fronts.
Clayton radiates his southern charm, and Jamie is the total opposite. They are set to sing a duet. Jamie is thrown into an everything country from cowboy boots to steel string guitars. They are so opposite, but it seems Jamie feels like she’s been thrown into this situation.
Can they overcome the angst between them or given in to the chemistry between them? That’s so obvious.
You have to read this rivalry between them or can they overcome this and given to all these feelings that are undeniable?
A very enjoyable read. Hunter really did it on this one to bring together. Such opposites was an amazing task, but she did it in such an eloquent way.

Gone Country is a sweet enemies to lovers story that follows Jamie, a Pop Rock singer, falling in love with Clayton, a country singer with a heart of gold.
Clayton and Jamie are two people from very different music scenes that would normally never cross paths but a chance encounter at a charity gala spins them into an unlikely relationship. They both grow together through the course of the book as they realise they might like each other more than the  thought.
If you enjoy a low stakes sweet romance of two people falling in love set in the country music scene this book is for you.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review!
There were some likeable moments in this. I loved all the music references, although I found it hard to believe that as professional musicians, Clayton & Jamie were as oblivious to famous artists in each other’s genre as was communicated. Some cute moments, and a lot of the side characters were adorable!
Jamie is an absolute firecracker, which led to what felt like major overreactions to some situations. Clayton is so very loveable, but their connection felt like it came out of nowhere.
The pacing kind of bunny hopped, with lots of details of plot-lines that actually felt like a dead end in the end, and then other times I found myself having to go back and make sure I hadn’t skipped a page, the change was so abrupt. I felt it made the story unnecessarily long. I would definitely read more of this author, just I guess was expecting more of a radio pop hit than the extended version.

Such a fantastic read. I couldn't put it down! Jaime, a well-known Rock & Roll singer, and Clayton, a Country legend, share a manager and start the book at a benefit concert. The two of them can't get along due to some history between them as well as their respective plus ones. However, starting off a new year but collaborating on a song pushes the two of them together in a way that neither of them saw. Can the two of them work past and get to be friends and possibly even more?

I liked the premise of this but I just don’t think it worked. I found a lot of things unbelievable and I didn’t feel the chemistry between the FMC and MMC. It also felt kind of all over the place and there were several times a characters reaction to something just seemed overdramatic or unnecessary? I also think it was kind of a shame that it took so long for the characters to get together. They’re barely together before the end of the book and their interactions before then were kind of meh.

I'm a little bit country and I'm a little bit rock and roll. This grumpy/sunshine book folllows rocker Jamie and country music star Clayton, who co-write a song together that goes viral on the country music charts, and Jamie is fighting it at every turn. After all, she does not write country music songs. She gets coherced to go on tour as an opening act for Clayton and the prank wars begin. Clayton steps up to help Jamie when she is threatened by a stalker and find out that opposites do attract.

This book was hard to read. The POV wasn't stated in some chapters. I never felt a connection between the characters. I skimmed a lot as it wasn't holding my attention for the last part of the book pulling everything together. Book was OK.

ARC Review:

Two worlds collide in this 🔥 musical showdown! Jamie Keaton, a fierce rock star 🎸, meets Clayton Langley, a charming country singer 🤠. When fate forces them to collaborate on a hit song 🎶, sparks fly and tensions rise. Will Jamie embrace the cowboy boots and steel strings or let their rivalry set everything ablaze?🔥💥

A perfect mix of rivalry, passion, and unforgettable music! 🎤❤️

I loved this book. slow burn, a little cheesy, lots of giggles, closed door romance. I finished this book in 2 days because I was so drawn to the characters

DNF - love the premise but couldn't get past the 2-dimensional characters. Where's the motivation for Jamie? Why is she so unwilling to compromise? Why is Clayton's backstory so conveniently not spoken about?

Wish I could like this book more but there's little detail to make it a believable story.