You'd Be Mine by Erin Hahn

Synopsis (via Goodreads): Annie Mathers is America’s sweetheart and heir to a country music legacy full of all the things her Gran warned her about. Superstar Clay Coolidge is most definitely going to end up one of those things.

But unfortunately for Clay, if he can’t convince Annie to join his summer tour, his music label is going to drop him. That’s what happens when your bad boy image turns into bad boy reality. Annie has been avoiding the spotlight after her parents’ tragic death, except on her skyrocketing YouTube channel. Clay’s label wants to land Annie, and Clay has to make it happen.

Swayed by Clay’s undeniable charm and good looks, Annie and her band agree to join the tour. From the start fans want them to be more than just tour mates, and Annie and Clay can’t help but wonder if the fans are right. But if there’s one part of fame Annie wants nothing to do with, it’s a high-profile relationship. She had a front row seat to her parents’ volatile marriage and isn’t interested in repeating history. If only she could convince her heart that Clay, with his painful past and head over heels inducing tenor, isn’t worth the risk.

"I’m also locking away my lady parts. Their objection is fierce, but what can I do? They’re clearly working against me. Stupid magic Levi’s."

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own. Any quotes I use are from an unpublished copy and may not reflect the finished product.

You'd Be Mine was such a fun book! I really enjoyed the characters, the summer music tour, and the songs the author included throughout the story. Someone should definitely record those songs so we have something to sing along to!

Books like this always bring out my Texas twang. It's so hard to read a southern drawl without actually doing it in my head, and then it just pops out in conversation. I thought I had kicked the habit years ago, but apparently not! I also loved the terminology and phrases the author used (like janky and such), because you don't see them too often in other books. 

County music isn't really my jam these days, but it was absolutely perfect for this book. I enjoyed learning about Annie and Clay's (Jefferson's) history, and would love to revisit their world in the future. I really want Jason to get his own book, because I'm curious about the beach he found one summer during band camp. Who did he go with? What happened? There seemed to be more to Jason than his goofy exterior, and I want to know what it is! 

Kacey and Fitz were adorable together, too. I even liked Lora for a little bit, and thought her role was essential to the story, even if she eventually made me angry. Trina and Connie were awesome tour managers, and we see that they care about the people they work for. We may not get too many details about them, but they felt real and honest. 

Everything about this book felt authentic and believable. Annie's grandparents, both her and Clay's interactions with fans, and their performances on stage. I liked that Annie always kicked her shoes off and really embraced herself despite her growing popularity. She knew who she was, and who she didn't want to be, and she tried very hard to keep those two things separate. Clay's family is equally complicated, and I'm happy we get to see some closure for him as well.

There was very little angst in You'd Be Mine, and the drama was kept to a minimum. It was a story about two people struggling with their identities, despite having very recognizable names. They're teenagers in the spotlight, so their mistakes are public knowledge, and their personal lives are hard to keep a secret. I thought both Annie and Clay handled themselves very well, and were honest about their faults (at least to themselves). 

Overall, this book was about friendship, family, and a love of music. The characters were mature and memorable, and the story made me smile nonstop! I recommend this book if you're looking for something summery and sweet!