A MASTERPIECE!!! My favourite Hannah book!! A favourite of the year!! This book was absolutely brilliant, it was beautiful, emotional, funny! I loved watching Milo & Prue falling in love, they built each other up in so many ways, I love that they were friends first! The banter, the flirting, the lessons were all HOT!! I’m obsessed with Milo, one of my all time favourite MMC’s! I love how this book tackled hard/sad topics with love and how real it was, some parts had me sobbing! Honestly an amazing, gorgeous book!!

I did not like Milo whatsoever, he was probably the worst mmc ive ever read. This felt like I was reading fifty shades under the disguise of being a small town romance.
He was just a red flag that kept being gross towards the fmc, I was actually shocked how he was the main love interest because he was constantly objectifying her.

No bc this book had no right to be making me shed tears at 2am on a random Wednesday! 😭🤚

I love the uniqueness HBY brings to the table. Her writing is very simple yet so hard hitting sometimes it really grounds you.

Reading about Milo and his past got my chin wobbling and nose stinging. And then to read about his dynamic with prue’s dad? 😭😭 hated that it had to be so complicated but loved how it all eventually turned out.

Prue was hilarious lol. I loved the banter between her and Milo. Their back and forth was sooo 🫦🫦

As hot as the spice was and their chemistry I didn’t find myself as taken by the romance as I was with their independent familial dynamics. This isn’t to say that the romance was bad or anything bc I did love them (THEY ARE SO ADORABLE AND FUNNY AND SWEET AND SPICY HOT!!) but Milo’s relationship with his siblings was so well written and developed I genuinely would’ve read on even if there was no romance.

ೃ⁀➷ Thank you NetGalley and Bedford Square Publishers for the ARC! ♥︎

𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲:
Praying there’ll be a book on Nadia 🤞🤞🤞

The story follows Prudence Welch, who leads a quiet life in the small town of Baysville, Ontario, caring for her mother with early-onset Alzheimer's and working at her father's gas station. Her life takes a turn when she meets Milo Kablukov, an adventurous newcomer. Their relationship begins with a casual agreement but evolves into something deeper as they challenge each other's comfort zones.

This is actually the third contemporary romance I’ve read this year where a parent has early-onset Alzheimer’s, which feels like quite the coincidence. I can't say it's a trope that I'm keen on. While I appreciated Prudence's quiet life and sense of duty, the insta-love felt a bit much, especially considering she hadn’t really had a chance to meet many people or explore relationships before Milo.

I enjoyed the family dynamic on Milo’s side, but I found myself wishing his family’s backstory had been developed a little further. There were some sweet moments, and I always appreciate Hannah Bonam-Young’s inclusion of emotional nuance, but this one didn’t hit quite as hard for me as some of her others. An okay read overall, just not a standout.

This was such a solid and slightly different contemporary romance that has broken up the somewhat monotonous tone of romance at the moment!

Prue is one of the best FMCs I’ve read this year. She is so real, so relatable, so sweet but cranky and just an overall really well rounded and thought out character with all the actual juxtapositions you see in an actual human! She is different enough from other romance FMCs to feel new and fresh but not so different that the whole novel becomes centred around it. 5 stars for Prue!

Milo, milo, milo. Do I love the idea of Mi? Yes, I do. TATTED means an auto 3 stars for you sir with no possibility of falling under that 😅 however, do I love Milo as much as the idea of Milo? No. I found his character just a tad bit overdone. His emotional scenes were needed but they were a little bit sudden or overdone for me with not a huge amount of build up. That being said, he is a smut king and we love a man who is DOWN BAD for his woman. I mean he literally crawls to her? Simp.

This book was sadder than I expected it to be but really wholesome as a result. It felt like watching your favourite tv series for the third time but you somehow forget the best bits?

Not quite the 5 star vibe but so so close.

Thank you NetGalley for the E-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this! Hannah Bonam-Young never misses! I loved our characters Prue and Milo, they both had such amazing character development throughout the book that I just loved reading!

I was THOROUGHLY, thoroughly charmed by this. Do you have any idea how absolutely unprecedented it is for me to read 70% of a book in a single sitting. I couldn't put it down. I'm so soft for Prue and Milo. They're so well-fleshed outside of their relationship which can be really hard to come by in contemporary romance these days!! My heart ached separately for both of them in their respective situations and I was rooting for them all throughout their tentative flirtations and beyond. Also I can't not mention ,, the praise ,,, the reassurance ,, Milo had me well and truly fucked UP.

There are a couple of HBY books on my tbr already that I haven't gotten to yet, but I can't be happier that this was my first, I feel like this is going to be a comfort re-read (as someone who really doesn't do a lot of re-reading). You can tell that every sentence was written with such love and care and I can't wait for this one to be out in the world.

Hannah Bonam-young has a way with words that just grips me from the opening line in her books! People watching was no different.
Milo is a free spirit exploring the world with no commitment, roaming around in his van or is he running from his past?
Prue is a homebody never leaving her home town caring for her unwell mother she is burnt out trying to juggle her caring responsibilities with well...life as a 24 year old.
Their paths cross unexpectedly and immediately I was drawn to their chemistry. Navigating their lives, admitting some truths and being vulnerable with each other their relationship is almost poetic and I was obsessed. Their banter had me laughing and their vulnerability crying. I experienced every emotion and was rooting for them so hard!
If you want a book that will make you laugh, cry, swoon and leave you yearning for me. This is it. I personally think this is one of her best books to date. Highly recommend. 5 stars!

Unfortunately, this really didn't work for me.

Prue was such a meek, bland character and Milo gave me the ick. The fact that they had no chemistry didn't help either.

Also, a personal preference but I really don't like it when characters are instantly like "damn I want to bang them" it's like, where is the build up? Maybe have a conversation first? To me there isn't anything romantic about that!

Thank you Netgalley, Bedford Square Publishers and Hannah Bonam-Young for my ARC copy. I absolutely adored this book and fell ever so slightly In love with Milo. I knew I would love this, as I have loved all of Hannahs previous books. This was such a cute small town vibes romance and I hope we get to hear more from Nadia, I need that a book filled with her sass!! I will 100% be recommending this to everyone and I will 100% be needing a physical copy to reread it.

4.5 stars ⭐️
I absolutely loved this story so much. It made me feel all the emotions & devoured it in less than 24 hours. Really easy read but with lots of depth. Made me laugh, made me cry & loved the spicy scenes too! Very well written.

The characters felt so real to me, I loved the contrast between Milo & Prue, I loved them both individually & together as a couple.

I do wish we had slightly more of Milo's backstory with his travels etc but overall an amazing read.

Thank you for allowing me to read this early copy.
This is going to be such a hit when released in September!!

People watching. This is such a beautiful read. Hannah clearly wants us to cry and be emotive with this one. Starting strong with the author’s note that was absolutely amazing and made me cry. The emotion about why this book has been written and who inspired one of the characters was just so nicely written and reminded me of my Grandmother.
The story itself is a beautiful romance that shows the main character’s vulnerabilities and really gives a solid base to the story that is unfolding. I absolutely loved Prue and Milo together, even the cliché fall out felt nice and profound and not too cheesy like some books do. The ending was such a pretty and chosen really well showing once again a perfect representation of illness in Hannah’s books. As an author she takes something difficult (illness, disability etc…) and turns it into a beautiful story showing the good in the bad.
I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone, It’s also a perfect start for readers who may have not read any from Hannah yet.
Thank you to the author, the publisher and netgalley for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review of this book.

Wow wow wow. This book just felt so raw and real. It is so sad but amazing to read about real problems and dealing with them in such a real way. I love Pru and Milo, can't wait for Hannah's next book!

👨‍🏫 Sex lessons
🥰 Friends to lovers
😇 Good girl x tattooed golden retriever MMC 😏


This book did not disappoint!

I really love Hannah Bonam-Young’s writing – she always has an enticing plot, well rounded characters and a way with words that just gets you. People Watching is just that: I was hooked and finished it within 24 hours!

Prudence and Miles were such a cute couple to read about...
- Their interactions are so heartwarming
- They are both well thought out characters and just really have you rooting for them
- They both felt real when reading them on the page.

Prudence is the doting daughter, caring for her mum, helping her dad while putting her future and ambitions on the backburner.
Enter Miles, who helps bring her out of her shell and start putting herself first. Their relationship was so cute and sweet and the sex lessons were spicy but so well done. Miles is such a good MMC - think Bo from Out on a Limb level MMC, but tattooed ✨️

🖤 SPOILER 🖤
I will say there is a third act conflict/break up, which I know is not everyone’s cup of tea, but it does feel necessary to the plot so I can excuse it.
There are some difficult topics covered in the story, so I would check the trigger warnings but I feel all topics were discussed and handled very well.

Definitely one of my top reads for 2025 so far!

Firstly, a massive thank you to NetGalley, Bedford Square Publishers, and Hannah Bonam-Young for the opportunity to receive an advanced copy of People Watching in exchange for an honest review.

You guys are not ready for how sweet this book is. Prudence Welch is twenty-four years old, and with a mother who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's a few years ago, life has started to pass her by. There just isn't time for her own pursuits while she takes care of her mother and helps her father at his store. Cue Milo Kablukov (the hottest man to ever exist with the sluttiest moustache) who has arrived in Baysville to help his brother open his new brewery. Milo is a drifter who has lived his fair share of life, so when Prue asks him to help her "get a life", he's ready to be her guru - no strings attached, of course!

I just absolutely loved People Watching. It was so wholesome and heart-warming, with its fair share of spicy scenes as well. I really felt for both Prue and Milo, and their struggles, and they had amazing chemistry. Hannah also has a real knack for writing about sensitive topics in a delicate manner, and I've always appreciated that.

People Watching releases on 9 September 2025 and is the perfect book to start the cosy, autumn season.

Thank you to Bedford Square Publishers for providing me with a free ARC of People Watching to review. The views expressed in this review are my own.

Hannah Bonam-Young has such an artful way of handling heavy, real-life topics without the story feeling like emotional manipulation. In the case of People Watching, we learn early on about Prue's mother's early onset Alzheimer's and Milo's childhood abuse. Both of our protagonists are figuring out how to navigate the shifting relationships in their families, their relationship with each other, and how to be true to themselves.

Prue and Milo's story is tender, sweet, and spicy and I'm looking forward to reading it again after publication. I would recommend People Watching to readers who enjoy works by B.K Borison, Chloe Liese, and Abby Jimenez.

This book? 6 stars. Easy. Could not put it down! This was a stunningly perfect read that touched me on so many different levels.
Probably the best romance novel I’ve read this year. I ate this UP. A soft, fuzzy read that included so many taboo topics that were written just right without overwhelming the reader.

I smiled, I cried, I giggled and kicked my feet. The words of affirmation, the raw emotions, the descriptions, the vulnerability and confidence also, who knew asking for consent was so hot?!

The spice was spicing! Every little detail was provided, no sugar coating at all and each scene had me writhing, panting (sometimes holding a breath I didn’t even know I was holding 🤪) and always wanting more. Mother HBY, I want MORE.

Prue and Milo have my whole heart.

Prue, what a golden retriever turned black cat. I am OBSESSED with her. The ache in my heart for her hit my eldest daughter vulnerability right in the feels and I just wanted to give her a big cwtch (welsh meaning for hug!) but also absolutely rooted for her to gain some independence and find something she loved and I am SO glad it came through, not that I ever expected less. She is SUCH a baddie and I am obsessed with how confident Milo made her feel and the fact she became his muse without him realising had my heart pounding. As a fellow Welshie, I will be taking the nickname Welsh Witch to the grave, I fear.

Milo, my sweet, darling Milo. What a man. A man comfortable in his sexuality, a tough, edgy TATTOOED (😍) guy WITH A MUSTACHE MAY I ADD (double 😍), with the bad boy ‘I’m a slut and I don’t care’ vibe turned golden retriever puppy obsessed with his woman had me WEAK at the knees. We love to see it. No stone was left unturned with him. Again, the confidence was spilling from him not afraid to say what he wants and submitting to his woman who ASKED HIM TO CRAWL!!!!! Fucking hell. A MAN, ladies and gents. No notes.

The wit, the flirting, the bigging up, the reassurance, the vocals, the compliments. Everything. UGHHHHH. Just perfectly written.

Can I make it through another book before wanting to pick this up again? I doubt it. Will this be a popular re-read? Undoubtedly. Am I going to recommend this to every man and his dog? Absolutely. I NEED MORE.

Also side note, I PRAY for a second book about Nadia and Aleks because that is a story I’m DYING to read. Also a third for Nik and Sef, pretty please. (Not really asking for much am I?)

HBY is easily one of my top 3 authors. GO READ IT. AND THEN AGAIN.

Thank you so much to Bedford Square Publishers and NetGalley for the ARC! I cannot WAIT to own the physical copy 🩷 I am hoping to create a more in depth review on my TikTok.

Thank you to Hannah Bonam-Young, Bedford Square Publishers and NetGalley for an advanced copy of People Watching, releasing in the UK on September 9th.

So I read this book on a plane and don’t recommend because of the tears that came out.

People Watching follows the story of Milo and Prue (who by the way might win the award for cutest couple ever). Milo is a wanderer who has come to Baysville to help out his brother and Prue is the daughter of the owner of the gas station.

Their friendship blossoms right from the start of the book and develops so organically, especially with how Milo is around Prue’s family members.

Please check the trigger warnings before reading this book.

I would highly recommend this to all my friends!

What a cute read! It gives small town vibes & a cosy community. We got such loveable characters in Prue & Milo and they actually had me laughing out loud with their witty banter.

I love Hannah’s writing and the way she writes trauma/sensitive topics with such care and grace.
It was slightly instant lovey but I will say the growth you get to see from both our main characters was really nice.

I think I personally needed a little more backstory surrounding Milo’s family/siblings and his relationship with Prue’s mom for my rating to be higher.

Never the less I still had a great time and would recommend 🥰

People Watching is the first book I’ve read by Hannah Bonham-Young, and I can confidently say it won’t be the last. I’ll admit, I’ve previously overlooked her work — but after this experience, I’ll be eagerly keeping an eye out for future releases.

This story completely pulled me in. The characters were beautifully developed, with authentic voices and personalities that made it easy to connect with them from the start. I genuinely cared about their journey, and the emotional beats hit just right. The chemistry between the leads was both sweet and sizzling — the spice level was perfectly balanced to enhance the story without overwhelming it.

Bonham-Young has a real talent for blending heartfelt moments with humor and romantic tension, and People Watching showcases that skill wonderfully. I’m so grateful to have received an advanced reading copy — thank you! It was an absolute pleasure to read.

Highly recommend for fans of character-driven romance with just the right amount of heat.