This is a meet-cute, rom-com style, slow-burn, enemies to lovers story.
Very little spice.

In this story you are following an up and coming rock singer as she battles with a country singer who also works for her label.

The characters have quite a bit of funny banter throughout the story and strong personalities.

The narrative and dialogue is very fast-paced and includes a lot of musical references. Whether is be a song name, artist name, etc.

A very cute, musically inclined story with a happy ending.

From Rock to Country—And She Was Not Ready for It

Jamie’s a badass rockstar. Clayton’s a chill, flannel-wearing country singer and a single dad. When their random duet accidentally goes viral, Jamie suddenly finds herself stuck in his world of southern charm, small-town vibes, and the world’s corniest dad jokes.

She’s fiery, independent, and totally unimpressed by his easygoing attitude. But between the banter, the prank wars, and the way he actually gets her, those walls start to come down—and the chemistry? It’s chef’s kiss.

This was such a fun, easy read. I loved watching their relationship go from “ugh, no” to “oh… ohhh.” Yeah, the writing could’ve gone a bit deeper, and some parts felt kind of flat, but honestly? I didn’t care. Their dynamic totally carried it for me.

Tropes:

- Slow burn
- Rockstar x country singer
- Single dad
- Grumpy x sunshine
- Enemies to lovers
- Feisty female lead

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

This book is giving all of the heart-warming parts of Country Strong (the movie) without the trauma. My only initial complaint, being a TN native, was sone of the verbiage and way Clayton spoke was a bit overdone...however, I know it was necessary to emphasize their differences.

Clayton and Jamie live in two different worlds and have completely different upbringings, but the way they understand each other in the end is endearing.

This book was everything: enemies-to-lovers, slow burn, fairytale ending, rom-com.I loved the research put into the book. I truly loved all the characters, except for AJ. They were all very multi-layered.

I finished this book in one day, and found myself hoping to see a duet one day.

This was a fun, low spice, easily to read romance. I loved all the pop culture references, especially the country artists and older classic rock references as those were artists I grew up with. It took me a little bit to warm up to the FMC as she seemed a little cold at first, but once you learned more of her story it made sense and it was fun to see her soften up and open up throughout the story. The MMC was the classic golden retriever type, even with his own golden retriever! I loved his persistence with the FMC. However, I would have liked to see more chemistry between the two as sometimes it felt more like we were being told they had chemistry rather than reading it through their interactions in the story.

This was my first Hunter Snow book. I enjoyed the writing and the characters. I loved the banter and chemistry between Clayton and Jamie. The reverse grumpy/sunshine was also a trope that I don't see much of, or haven't read much of, so that was nice.

One part that came off as meh to me was how neither MC knew very popular artist on the other's genre. I just find that hard to beleive. It didn't take away from my experience, though.

My favorite part of this was the side characters, not the human ones, although they were good too. I'm talking about Duke and Poppy Rose, the doggies that keep our MCs company.

I struggled to read this book because the writing is so contradictory from line to another.

E.g. in one paragraph the MFC says that she absolutely hates the MMC and yet she follows him to his studio to make music with him (without discussing who the song belongs to), then shows up at a bar that he asks her to go to to sing it with him, and is then surprised when he sings it at the bar?

I mean, if you hate him that much, don't do what he is asking to do? Or if you are doing it, give at least a good reason to do it ( and yes, being attracted to him counts!), but she doesn't explain it at all!!!

Also, I'm sorry but the MFC is almost an alcoholic and that makes me really uncomfortable.

ARC Review – Gone Country by Hunter Snow
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)

I received an advance copy of Gone Country and chose to review it. I'm so thankful for the opportunity to read it early!

Gone Country brings together rock and country in a fun, fiery collision of worlds. Jamie Keaton is a fierce, no-nonsense rock star, and Clayton Langley is the picture of Southern charm—and when they’re forced to collaborate, sparks (and insults) fly.

I’ll admit, the first 15% was a bit of a slow climb for me, and I struggled to fully connect right away. But I’m so glad I stuck with it. Once the story found its rhythm, I was hooked by the banter, tension, and the unexpectedly tender moments that followed.

The characters feel real and relatable—flawed in the best ways—and their dynamic had me flipping pages quickly after the initial buildup. The chemistry is undeniable, the dialogue is sharp, and the enemies-to-lovers vibe is incredibly satisfying.

If you’re into music-themed romance, fiery tension, and watching two people from different worlds find common ground (and something more), this one’s worth the read.

Thank you, Hunter Snow, for the opportunity to read this story early—it was a joy to experience Jamie and Clayton’s world!

What a cute delightful enemies to lovers read. I did not expect to like it this much. Clayton and Jamie were two really likable people. This was such an easy read that i could not put down. I kept wanting to know what was going to happen next. The story flowed so easily to HEA. READ THIS BOOK. Thank you NetGalley, Book Sirens and Hidden Gems for the advanced copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book can be described with the following question:
What if Taylor Swift and George Strait feuded publicly for years, but eventually it ended?
Impossibly adorable, right?
This story in a nutshell.

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.