"This feels so genuine. Every scuffed boot. The scent of the barn. Grief. Friendship. Well-earned kisses. I've never been to a rodeo, but after reading this, I feel as though I have. Erin Hahn always writes from her heart, and she always writes true. A lovely, lovely book." - Jenn Bennett, author of Alex, Approximately
"I've been a fan of Erin Hahn's beautiful love stories for years, and Even if it Breaks Your Heart is no exception. Case and Winnie are fully realized, deeply layered characters, and readers won't be able to help but root for Case and Winnie as they try to find themselves and each other along the way." - Kristina Forest, critically acclaimed author of Zyla & Kai and I Wanna Be Where You Are
"Erin Hahn's latest contemporary romance is another triumph in what is fast becoming a veritable trophy case of titles. Even If It Breaks Your Heart brings us to the Texas panhandle, where the only thing more heart-pounding than rodeo is the chemistry between Winnie and Case. I read this book with a big, goofy grin on my face that just wouldn't quit, even when this sweet story of grief, resilience, and love of all kinds brought tears to my eyes. Hahn's ability to capture the complexity and nuance of human connection-whether among family, friends, or romantic partners-is simply unparalleled." - Rebecca Heyman, editor and book reviewer
"No other author can make me swoon over a pair of cowboy boots quite like Erin Hahn does. This book is Romance with a capital R, and Hahn is writing at the top of her game. With richly drawn characters, Even If It Breaks Your Heart is an honest and hopeful story about finding the courage to follow what makes you happy." - Brian D. Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country
"If you're looking for a country romance that's honest, heartfelt, and romantic, Even If It Breaks Your Heart is the book for you. Sure to be your next Erin Hahn favorite. " - Rachael Lippincott, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Five Feet Apart
"An absolute delight - tender, witty, and heartfelt, with the kind of characters who feel so real that you'll wish you could keep checking in with them long after the last page." - Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"Erin Hahn has created a powerful exploration of grit, grief, and resilience through two beautifully drawn characters to root for, and a world that leaps off the page. A moving tribute to people who have been lost, and sparkling hope for those seeking the courage to find themselves again." - Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl's Guide To Tea and Tomorrow
"Well, folks, it's official: I'm buying a pair of cowboy boots and braiding my hair so I can daydream about being a horse girl! You can almost smell the sweetness of the stables in Erin Hahn's Even If It Breaks Your Heart. This heartfelt romance felt like riding in the rodeo circuit, a rush of raw emotions hitting you all at once. Not only is it full of Hahn's signature swoons, but also a deep-dive into the meaning of family and friendship. Barrel-racing Winnie is a fierce heroine, the ultimate big sister, and bull-riding Case is the troubled cowboy hero we all want to see triumph. Individually, they tugged at my heartstrings and broke me. Together, they healed me. This is Erin Hahn at her very best." - K.L. Walther, USA Today bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules
"Reading Erin Hahn's Even if It Breaks Your Heart feels like listening to the best kind of country song, full of horses, heartache, and the sweetness of first love." - Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks and Faking Christmas
"Even If It Breaks Your Heart is a heartfelt coming-of-age story that features heartbreaking grief, letting go of the past, chasing your dreams, and finding yourself. I didn't want this book to end - highly recommended!" - Jennifer Rummel, Children's and Young Adult Librarian, Cragin Memorial Library
ERIN HAHN is the author of the young adult novels You'd Be Mine, More Than Maybe, and Never Saw You Coming as well as the adult romance Built to Last. Romance is her vibe, grunge is her soundtrack and fall is her signature color. She fell for her flannel-clad college sweetheart the very first day of school and together, they have two hilarious kids who keep her humble. She lives outside Ann Arbor, Michigan, and has a cat named Gus who plays fetch and a dog named June who doesn't.