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Out of the Woods
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High school sweethearts Sarah and Caleb Linwood have always been a sure thing. For the past seventeen years, they have had each other’s backs through all of life���s ups and downs, achievements, losses, stages, and phases.
But Sarah has begun to wonder... Who is she without her other half?
When she decides to take on a project of her own, a fundraising gala in memoriam of her late mother, Sarah wants nothing more than to prove to herself—and to everyone else—that she doesn’t need Caleb’s help to succeed. She’s still her mother’s daughter, after all. Independent and capable.
That is until the event fails and Caleb uninvitedly steps in to save the day.
The rift that follows unearths a decade of grievances between them and doubts begin to grow. Are they truly the same people they were when they got married at nineteen? Are they supposed to be?
In a desperate attempt to fix what they fear is near breaking, Sarah and Caleb make the spontaneous decision to join a grueling hiking trip intended to guide couples through rough patches.
What follows is a life-affirming comedy of errors as two nature-averse people fight their way out of the woods in order to find their way back to their roots.
But Sarah has begun to wonder... Who is she without her other half?
When she decides to take on a project of her own, a fundraising gala in memoriam of her late mother, Sarah wants nothing more than to prove to herself—and to everyone else—that she doesn’t need Caleb’s help to succeed. She’s still her mother’s daughter, after all. Independent and capable.
That is until the event fails and Caleb uninvitedly steps in to save the day.
The rift that follows unearths a decade of grievances between them and doubts begin to grow. Are they truly the same people they were when they got married at nineteen? Are they supposed to be?
In a desperate attempt to fix what they fear is near breaking, Sarah and Caleb make the spontaneous decision to join a grueling hiking trip intended to guide couples through rough patches.
What follows is a life-affirming comedy of errors as two nature-averse people fight their way out of the woods in order to find their way back to their roots.
336 pages, Paperback
Expected publication January 28, 2025
About the author
Hannah Bonam-Young
6 books4,813 followersHannah is an Amazon bestselling romance author from Ontario, Canada. She lives with her childhood-friend-turned-husband Ben, two kids, and bulldog near Niagara Falls on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples.
Hannah writes romances featuring a cast of diverse, disabled, marginalized, and LGBTQIA+ folks wherein swoon-worthy storylines blend with the beautiful, messy, and challenging realities of life.
When not reading or writing romance you can find her having living-room dance parties with her kids or planning any occasion that warrants a cheese board.
Hannah writes romances featuring a cast of diverse, disabled, marginalized, and LGBTQIA+ folks wherein swoon-worthy storylines blend with the beautiful, messy, and challenging realities of life.
When not reading or writing romance you can find her having living-room dance parties with her kids or planning any occasion that warrants a cheese board.
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Shelved as 'upcoming-releases'
August 30, 2024screaming crying throwing up THIS GURL HERE GOT THE ARC 😭
The glasses!?!?!? I am going feral and wdym hannah i have to wait for 2025 to have this book in my hands? That's criminal!
Sarah and caleb the college sweethearts from out on a limb???? Marriages in crisis??? More of win and bo??? This book is a NEED.
The glasses!?!?!? I am going feral and wdym hannah i have to wait for 2025 to have this book in my hands? That's criminal!
Sarah and caleb the college sweethearts from out on a limb???? Marriages in crisis??? More of win and bo??? This book is a NEED.
July 28, 2024
I had the time of my life.
July 3, 2024
Absolute, utter perfection.
September 16, 2024
INFINITY STARS!!! I’m not okay after finishing this.
Thoughts to come but omg one of my all time favs, like up there right next to simple wild!
Thoughts to come but omg one of my all time favs, like up there right next to simple wild!
Want to read
February 29, 2024Hannah single handedly made me love the accidental pregnancy trope, I wonder what she has in this for us 👀🤭
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July 29, 2024After reading Out on a Limb.... I absolutely need this in my hands so I can read Sarah and Caleb's Story! I am so excited for this one and can't wait until January!Gimme!🤞💕💕
August 29, 2024
UTTER PERFECTION AN ABSOLUTE FUCKING MASTERPIECE 😭
am i married? no, did i ever have a high school sweetheart? absolutely not. HOWEVER I FEEL LIKE CALEB AND SARAH WERE A PERSONAL ATTACK ON MY EMOTIONS 😭
i cried so many times that i actually dont know how many times it happened, i laughed so hard that i cried and i may have had to put myself in front of a fan once or twice due to how HOT caleb and sarah were ����💨
i truly dont know if i can really come up with actual coherent thoughts on just how much i loved this book but i binged it in less than 24 hours and quite literally would not put it down last night and instead fell asleep mid reading. this book was so incredible if i could give it an infinite amount of stars i would. i cant wait to shove this book down everyones throats and threaten them to like caleb and sarah or else 🤗😂
i am so deeply grateful to have sarah say and feel so many of the things i do, i may not have her life but i do put so much insane pressure on myself to be something yet so incapable of deciding or pushing for that something. this book will be on my mind for so many years to come and i cannot wait to revisit it every time i get the urge to see that things always work out how theyre supposed to.
HBY is one of, if not THE auto buy comfort authors. i will read anything she puts into the world and i am very lucky to have gotten to read this ahead of time 🩵
am i married? no, did i ever have a high school sweetheart? absolutely not. HOWEVER I FEEL LIKE CALEB AND SARAH WERE A PERSONAL ATTACK ON MY EMOTIONS 😭
i cried so many times that i actually dont know how many times it happened, i laughed so hard that i cried and i may have had to put myself in front of a fan once or twice due to how HOT caleb and sarah were ����💨
i truly dont know if i can really come up with actual coherent thoughts on just how much i loved this book but i binged it in less than 24 hours and quite literally would not put it down last night and instead fell asleep mid reading. this book was so incredible if i could give it an infinite amount of stars i would. i cant wait to shove this book down everyones throats and threaten them to like caleb and sarah or else 🤗😂
i am so deeply grateful to have sarah say and feel so many of the things i do, i may not have her life but i do put so much insane pressure on myself to be something yet so incapable of deciding or pushing for that something. this book will be on my mind for so many years to come and i cannot wait to revisit it every time i get the urge to see that things always work out how theyre supposed to.
HBY is one of, if not THE auto buy comfort authors. i will read anything she puts into the world and i am very lucky to have gotten to read this ahead of time 🩵
Shelved as 'anticipated-releases'
February 29, 2024my high school sweetheart sarah and caleb from out on a limb?? self discovery within marriage and outdoor/tent spicy scenes 🥹 aahh man, i can't wait for 2025
Want to read
February 28, 2024she said it’s her favorite book yet in her newsletter🤭 but wdym i have to wait until JANUARY 2025😭😭😭
Shelved as 'anticipated-release'
August 1, 2024Just saw the cover has been revealed!! it looks so CUTE!😩
February 29, 2024
full review closer to release but i was lucky enough to read a very early copy of this as a beta reader and can finally announce it to the world!!!!!! it is simply a MASTERPIECE. dare I say her best yet? you all are in for such a treat. hannah is a beautiful gift to this world and should be treasured and cherished.
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February 29, 2024SARAH AND CALEB!!! OMG 😭😭 and I get to see Win and Bo again? I can’t wait 😭 I only wish it came out this year 🥲
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August 4, 2024omg marriage in crisis + high school sweethearts!!!! I can’t wait to read this, I’m already obsessed.
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February 29, 2024OMGGGG ITS SARAH AND CALEB!?!???? *screaminggggg*
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August 31, 2024This book is everything I need, and I desperately need that arc.
I'm so excited to read about them as protagonists, and that cover is absolutely beautiful.
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I got this arc ✨😭
I'm so excited to read about them as protagonists, and that cover is absolutely beautiful.
🥹💗
I got this arc ✨😭
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March 4, 2024A marriage in trouble romance by Hannah Bonam Young..... YES PLEASE. GIMME GIMME😌
October 1, 2024
4.5 ⭐️ wow such a beautiful representation of grief & finding yourself. Sarah my beautiful girl! I wasn’t expecting to relate so much to her - I felt so seen with the way she handled her grief. I loved the snippets included of Bo & Win! The epilogue was beautiful!! 🤎
September 3, 2024
This was PHENOMENAL!!!! Out on a limb is one of my favorite books EVER, and seeing the announcement for this one had me giddy with joy! I am so grateful to have received an arc.
For all the gals with their high school sweethearts, I think this will hit you particularly hard. Growing with a person and never really on your own and how that may affect your person. There were so many parts in this book where I was like, mhm yes that's so true. Even when Sarah was being unfair. This is also for the gals who have gone through more than others at a young age. We are different because of how quickly we had to grow up. Sarah always felt like she was doing too little, being too little, or just wasn't enough. She, since her mom died young, had to grow up early. With traumatic life events, sometimes there's no room to "dream". No room to find yourself because all you're trying to do is survive.
Enter Caleb, Sarah's to-be comfort person, who she leans on codependently through her mother's death, and so on.
Let's just say that on a personal level I felt every aspect of this book. I too have struggled with finding myself and my "passion" when the privilege of having one was never available for me. As someone who's also been with someone since HS, I do find myself relying on that person for probably too much.
I really can't say much without spoiling major components of the book, but just trust that while it all sounds sad, there are wonderful moments in this book! Win and Bo make their reappearance which made me SO happy. Sarah and Caleb have some good banter here and there. The side characters (their hiking buddies) are also funny.
This story was handled with poise. With real emotions, real experiences, and real mental processes. It felt like looking through a mirror. I adored every single second of this and could hardly put it down.
For all the gals with their high school sweethearts, I think this will hit you particularly hard. Growing with a person and never really on your own and how that may affect your person. There were so many parts in this book where I was like, mhm yes that's so true. Even when Sarah was being unfair. This is also for the gals who have gone through more than others at a young age. We are different because of how quickly we had to grow up. Sarah always felt like she was doing too little, being too little, or just wasn't enough. She, since her mom died young, had to grow up early. With traumatic life events, sometimes there's no room to "dream". No room to find yourself because all you're trying to do is survive.
Enter Caleb, Sarah's to-be comfort person, who she leans on codependently through her mother's death, and so on.
Let's just say that on a personal level I felt every aspect of this book. I too have struggled with finding myself and my "passion" when the privilege of having one was never available for me. As someone who's also been with someone since HS, I do find myself relying on that person for probably too much.
I really can't say much without spoiling major components of the book, but just trust that while it all sounds sad, there are wonderful moments in this book! Win and Bo make their reappearance which made me SO happy. Sarah and Caleb have some good banter here and there. The side characters (their hiking buddies) are also funny.
This story was handled with poise. With real emotions, real experiences, and real mental processes. It felt like looking through a mirror. I adored every single second of this and could hardly put it down.
September 28, 2024
The love I have for these two 😭🫶🥹
Here’s the thing with Hannah’s books, they are so deeply intimate and heartfelt that you will find yourself crying over it all. I genuinely feel safe with her writing and storytelling and finish each book dying to reread it immediately! The dual timeline with this one was very emotional and beautifully done, I just….HANNAH REALLY DID THE THING. DAMN.
And Sarah?! Wow did I feel seen by her. Her brain is just a lovely chaotic mess and honestly SAME. Caleb is also soooo sweet and patient with her I absolutely adored him. Caleb dirty talking nearly killed me it was so good.
P. S. Yes the Bo & Win cameos made me cry
*I received an arc from the publisher in exchange for my honest review*
Here’s the thing with Hannah’s books, they are so deeply intimate and heartfelt that you will find yourself crying over it all. I genuinely feel safe with her writing and storytelling and finish each book dying to reread it immediately! The dual timeline with this one was very emotional and beautifully done, I just….HANNAH REALLY DID THE THING. DAMN.
And Sarah?! Wow did I feel seen by her. Her brain is just a lovely chaotic mess and honestly SAME. Caleb is also soooo sweet and patient with her I absolutely adored him. Caleb dirty talking nearly killed me it was so good.
P. S. Yes the Bo & Win cameos made me cry
*I received an arc from the publisher in exchange for my honest review*
Want to read
February 29, 2024high school sweethearts second chance romance (literally me and my bf’s trope)??? taylor swift title?? reverse grumpy sunshine? THIS IS EVERYTHING IVE EVER NEEDED
Want to read
August 5, 2024The synopsis opened up with "high school sweethearts" and yes your honor I need it.
Out on a Limb: 4⭐
Out on a Limb: 4⭐
September 9, 2024
What do you do when loving each other is no longer enough? Sarah & Caleb started dating at 14 and were married at 19. Now, over a decade later, so much of who Sarah is, is wrapped up in Caleb. In this story, Sarah & Caleb must go into the woods in order to reignite their flame & get “Out of the Woods”. (Side note, I got OOTW as a surprise song mashed with Getaway Car hehe).
This book impacted me in a way no other book has before. I have major mc syndrome & try to picture myself as the fmc in every book, but with this - I did not have to try very hard. (I too would easily fall victim to becoming a cult member, but that’s not the point I’m making). Her struggles were so real & honest, as was her wondering brain. I feel like many women in their late 20s-30s will relate to her, married or not. & CALEB? One of the greatest golden retriever mmc’s (welcome to the best book bfs/husbands of all time list). I don’t know if I’ve ever rooted for two people more than them & now that I’m finished reading the book, I would like to request a 10 season minimum sitcom about Sarah, Caleb, Win, Bo, Gus (+ all their future kids), and every single person who was on the camping/hiking retreat.
Overall, this whole story takes a deep dive into the most vulnerable parts of life & left me feeling less alone. It’s always a nice reminder that we don’t need to be great by anyone else’s standards but our own.
Simply loving someone is not enough, you should love them intentionally 🫶
Thank you to NetGalley, Dell Publishing, and Hannah Bonam-Young for the ARC.
This book impacted me in a way no other book has before. I have major mc syndrome & try to picture myself as the fmc in every book, but with this - I did not have to try very hard. (I too would easily fall victim to becoming a cult member, but that’s not the point I’m making). Her struggles were so real & honest, as was her wondering brain. I feel like many women in their late 20s-30s will relate to her, married or not. & CALEB? One of the greatest golden retriever mmc’s (welcome to the best book bfs/husbands of all time list). I don’t know if I’ve ever rooted for two people more than them & now that I’m finished reading the book, I would like to request a 10 season minimum sitcom about Sarah, Caleb, Win, Bo, Gus (+ all their future kids), and every single person who was on the camping/hiking retreat.
Overall, this whole story takes a deep dive into the most vulnerable parts of life & left me feeling less alone. It’s always a nice reminder that we don’t need to be great by anyone else’s standards but our own.
Simply loving someone is not enough, you should love them intentionally 🫶
Thank you to NetGalley, Dell Publishing, and Hannah Bonam-Young for the ARC.
September 25, 2024
This book was something oh so special. Like seriously, No Notes!
"We've opened our hearts, let the ugly out, and welcomed each other's darkness with kind regard."
As a gal who is married to her high school sweetheart this one hit so close to home. I knew the moment that I read Hannah's author note in the beginning that Sarah & Caleb's story was going to be so relatable. I felt every single possible emotion while reading, and it was absolutely PERFECT! I literally laughed out loud and sobbed big fat tears.
Sarah & Caleb's story is one of young love, self discovery and learning to grow together after experiencing loss and grief. Not only was their situation so relatable for me, but their story was beautifully messy and every bit of me felt for them.
This is my new comfort read, and I absolutely cannot wait to force everyone that I know and love to read it. Thank you HBY for giving us this story!
Many thanks to Random House Publishing Group & NetGalley for this ARC in exchange of my honest review. All thoughts are my own!
"We've opened our hearts, let the ugly out, and welcomed each other's darkness with kind regard."
As a gal who is married to her high school sweetheart this one hit so close to home. I knew the moment that I read Hannah's author note in the beginning that Sarah & Caleb's story was going to be so relatable. I felt every single possible emotion while reading, and it was absolutely PERFECT! I literally laughed out loud and sobbed big fat tears.
Sarah & Caleb's story is one of young love, self discovery and learning to grow together after experiencing loss and grief. Not only was their situation so relatable for me, but their story was beautifully messy and every bit of me felt for them.
This is my new comfort read, and I absolutely cannot wait to force everyone that I know and love to read it. Thank you HBY for giving us this story!
Many thanks to Random House Publishing Group & NetGalley for this ARC in exchange of my honest review. All thoughts are my own!
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July 11, 2024Sarah and Caleb?! Count me in!
Shelved as 'upcoming-release'
February 29, 2024marriage in crisis trope YESSS GIVE ME
August 28, 2024
I absolutely adored this one.
I am forever such a fan of Hannah's work. She continues to excel in writing such witty, beautiful, and heartbreaking language within her dialogue that resonates with everyone. This book was the perfect mix of sad and horny with incredible tension filled moments that kept me so invested in Caleb and Hannah's journey as a couple.
I thought that their conflict was incredibly relatable and I really loved this story of two people finding their way back to each other. Their communication grew as the novel progressed and I liked getting to see them work out their feelings and past grievances.
This book was just HOT. I was UNWELL a good amount of the time while reading and my jaw was ON THE FLOOR.
Now, there's truly nothing I love more than some quirky side characters to really fill a novel and Hannah absolutely delivered on that end. I loved getting to meet all of the couples at the wilderness retreat and how every single person led Caleb and Sarah on a path to healing.
This book is all about changing and adapting but still remaining faithful and loving no matter the timing or circumstances. It's a beautiful journey of not knowing what the future looks like and taking a chance on dreams that were never fulfilled.
I cackled, I cried, I sweated, and I truly had the time of my life reading this.
Thank you Hannah Bonam-Young, Dell Romance, and Netgalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
I am forever such a fan of Hannah's work. She continues to excel in writing such witty, beautiful, and heartbreaking language within her dialogue that resonates with everyone. This book was the perfect mix of sad and horny with incredible tension filled moments that kept me so invested in Caleb and Hannah's journey as a couple.
I thought that their conflict was incredibly relatable and I really loved this story of two people finding their way back to each other. Their communication grew as the novel progressed and I liked getting to see them work out their feelings and past grievances.
This book was just HOT. I was UNWELL a good amount of the time while reading and my jaw was ON THE FLOOR.
Now, there's truly nothing I love more than some quirky side characters to really fill a novel and Hannah absolutely delivered on that end. I loved getting to meet all of the couples at the wilderness retreat and how every single person led Caleb and Sarah on a path to healing.
This book is all about changing and adapting but still remaining faithful and loving no matter the timing or circumstances. It's a beautiful journey of not knowing what the future looks like and taking a chance on dreams that were never fulfilled.
I cackled, I cried, I sweated, and I truly had the time of my life reading this.
Thank you Hannah Bonam-Young, Dell Romance, and Netgalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
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February 29, 2024IM ABOUT TO START WORKING BUT LET ME SCREAMING ABOUT THIS ADGDFKHJALDJ HANNAH I NEED THIS RN
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August 24, 2024This book is what will fuel my will to survive till January🤣
March 3, 2024
I shall ride the high of being able to read this book early until it’s actual release date next year HEHEHE
September 7, 2024
thank you to HBY for writing this book and netgalley for the arc
i had never read a marriage in crisis romance before this one and after finishing i don’t think there’s any need to because they’ll all get compared to this.
sarah and caleb’s story was so deeply emotional and relatable. they both went through so much at such a young age that i could not imagine going through. they had their problems that come with being too comfortable in their roles within their lives but their love was so evident for each other and it’s the type of love i could only dream of having one day.
i’m not sure yet where this one sits on my rankings for HBY books but it was definitely one of my favorite books i’ve read in the past couple months. i loved sarah and caleb as characters and as a couple and i loved getting to see flashes of win, bo, and baby gus.
i had never read a marriage in crisis romance before this one and after finishing i don’t think there’s any need to because they’ll all get compared to this.
sarah and caleb’s story was so deeply emotional and relatable. they both went through so much at such a young age that i could not imagine going through. they had their problems that come with being too comfortable in their roles within their lives but their love was so evident for each other and it’s the type of love i could only dream of having one day.
i’m not sure yet where this one sits on my rankings for HBY books but it was definitely one of my favorite books i’ve read in the past couple months. i loved sarah and caleb as characters and as a couple and i loved getting to see flashes of win, bo, and baby gus.
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