This book was everything!!! Thank you for the opportunity to read it in advance. I loved the cheesiness and predictability because it simply made me happy. I was constantly smiling and laughing out loud. The character growth was also great especially with Gracie. I also connected really well with Gracie!

This was such a cute retelling that puts a modern spin on You’ve Got Mail. In this story, Kathleen Kelly is replaced with Gracie Cooper, who operates a family owned champagne shop deep in the heart of Manhattan. Sebastian Andrews plays the Joe Fox part and is hoping to buy out Gracie’s business due to its prime location. Filled with fun banter, a wonderful cast of supporting characters and a sense of longing, this light romance will leave you grinning at the pages and wishing for its very own movie adaptation.

Gracie was so darn cute. I loved her whimsy and sarcasm. I believed her obligation to keeping the shop open and pushing her dreams of becoming an artist aside. Sebastian played the perfect, angsty mogul who you just couldn’t help but adore. Together, the two had fantastic chemistry and I enjoyed watching them fall for one another, yet be conflicted about their feelings. Unbeknownst to one another, they met online and have been corresponding as Sir and Lady. Sometimes their messages, which are included in each chapter, are silly questions, but it slowly develops into an invested relationship.

My favorite character was May, a surrogate mother with a sharp tongue and a quick dose of unapologetic reality. Her comments made me laugh out loud numerous times. TW: There’s a side story involving Gracie’s sister. She is struggling with infertility and dealing with the strain it is placing on her marriage. Those moments were extra tender.

Grab a bottle of your favorite bubbly and prepared to get lost in this sweet, fairytale rom-com.

Thank you @netgalley and @gallerybooks for this eARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

If you are a fan of the movie You’ve Got Mail, then this book is for you! This is a modern day You’ve Got Mail except swap out emails for mystery dating app and a champagne shop instead of a bookstore. This is a cute, slow burn clean rom com staring Gracie running the family champagne shop who spends most of her time daydreaming about her ideal guy. The secondary cast of characters are a great addition to the story.

A beautiful love story and a classic trope, which is one of my favorites. In the tradition of Shop Around the Corner, In the Good Old Summer Time (my favorite) and You've Got Mail Gracie joins a dating app that matches people's without using pictures. It's a meeting of the minds. Unfortunately Gracie is matched up with someone who isn't quite available but still manages to strike up a friendship with him and slowly, message by message, she falls for the guy. That's not Gracie's only problem, in her professional life her passion for art turned into a hobby as she stepped up to take over for her father's passion a boutique champagne shop in Manhattan and now she's faced with maybe having to close the shop. It also doesn't help that the landlord is offering to buy out the lease and that the landlord is this obnoxiously gorgeous guy and as much as she wants to hate him he keeps doing things that make her fall for him.

Layne, as usual, writes a beautiful story with wonderful characters. One of my favorite tropes and it's so well done.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author, for an ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
The synopsis of this book sounded interesting to me so I requested a copy to read.
Unfortunately, I have tried reading this book on 2 separate occasions and during this 2nd attempt, I have
decided to stop reading this book
and state that this book just wasn't for me.
I wish the author, publisher and all those promoting the book much success and connections with the right readers.

Super cute, modern day, fairytale (you’ve got mail) story. This is the first book that I’ve read from this author. I really liked it. I thought the chemistry between Gracie and Sebastian, and Lady and Sir, was prefect. I love that it’s a clean read (no sex), but I prefer to have clean language also. My typical reads are Christian based. I thought the writing was great and the story held my attention throughout the entire book. It was a fun and flirty read and I look forward to reading more from this author.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I think this was the best "You've Got Mail" inspired romance that I've ever seen or read. It's the perfect summer read, sweet and full of heart. Gracie is a people pleaser, cheerful and giving, always trying to smooth the waters and make everyone else's lives easier while ignoring her own needs and desires, although now that she's in her 30's she's starting to realize she needs to do more for herself. Sebastian is only seen through his actions and his texts (the book is written from Gracie's POV only), but he comes across as a genuinely decent guy, who has also always conformed to his family's expectations, but wants to move beyond that and claim his own life.

When they meet, they both feel an instantaneous pull toward each other that they can't explain, because neither realizes that they've been anonymously texting each other through a blind dating app for months. The texting started by mistake (Sebastian was signed up without his knowledge as a prank by a friend), but has turned into a lifeline for both of them, a place where they can truly be themselves, let down their guard, and share their innermost thoughts without fear. Unfortunately, IRL, they quickly realize that they are in opposition to each other on a business matter, so they both assume that their instant attraction was a fluke. However, as they continue to interact, neither can deny or crush that underlying draw.

I raced through this book. It was the perfect palate and mood cleanser. The growing connection between Gracie and Sebastian was a joy to read. I wish we'd had more of the short messages between them that started each chapter and that were the only glimpses into Sebastian's thoughts, but that's my only complaint. Once again, Lauren Layne does not disappoint.

Lauren Layne nailed this You've Got Mail remix! To Sir With Love is everything you loved about the original, with Gracie as the sassy shop owner and Sebastian serving as the cold businessman. Unfortunately, his plans could destroy Gracie's family business. But, while Gracie and Sebastian are locking horns over their business dealings, their anonymous online alter-egos ("Lady" and "Sir") are falling for each other.

The clever addition of a Love Is Blind type dating app component updates the story for today's times. The witty and sometimes confessional emails between their online personas are my favorite part of this story. Falling in love through "letters" on an app is a charming reminder of old-fashioned courtship.

I loved the secondary characters, particularly Gracie's two siblings, May, and friend Keva. They give her the nudge that she needs to do some self-discovery and focus on what will make her happy. The inclusion of Gracie's growth arc fits perfectly with the story and is an excellent way for Lauren Layne to put her spin on this classic.

To Sir With Love is a fun and light romantic comedy with laughs, emotion, and feels. This feel-good story checks all my boxes for the perfect beach read!


I received an early copy of this book. This voluntary review reflects my honest, unbiased opinion.

A slow burn done right! One that will keep you reading until you reach the end because it’s that entertaining. I feel like slow burns are a hit and miss for me. Sometimes, (especially when I’m not in the mood lol) it just bores me out. BUT THANK GOODNESS THIS ONE DIDN’T!

What I love about this book the most is the You’ve Got Mail vibe (as mentioned in the synopsis). So if you love that movie add this book to your tbr okay!!. AND I really love when a book have lots of emails/texts/letters!! So A +++ for me. I enjoyed the back and forth communication between my dear lady and sir 😜

The chemistry and the ending to this book had me blushing! 😍😍TO FIND OUT GO READ THIS SUPER CUTE BOOK WHEN IT COMES OUT ON JUNE 29!

Just add a little spice and it would have been a perfect 5 stars read for me. Actually not bad for my first book by this author. Very light and perfect read this summer. Gotta check her other books now!! Asap! 😂

To Sir, with Love by Lauren Layne proved once again I am a hopeless romantic, just like Gracie in this story. I believe in fate and the theory of Soulmate and every impossible notion that comes with love and I am also obsessed with this kind of dreamy love story. Lauren Layne made my heart sing, dance and swoon and I don't want to come back to real world.

Gracie Coope may have set aside her dream of becoming an artist to run her family wine shop. But she hasn't definitely stopped dreaming about finding a man who is THE ONE. So who will be this man? The anonymous "Sir" she has become friend with in the dating app? Or Sebastian Andrews, the rich enigmatic businessman trying fo buy her shop and someone she just cannot stand yet finds oddly attractive?

Meet Cute. Dating app accidents and coincidents. The sweet tangy tension between two enemies who find the company really enjoyable. This story is really romance at very best. Gracie is very close to my heart because I find so much of myself in her. Dreamer. Die hard romantic. Stubborn. Emotional. And torn between two men. While I found the mystery man very appealing, Sebastian was present in flesh and blood and well he is just amazing. Charismatic. Kind. Confident. Witty. He is not some ruthless evil businessman. He is a real man with real heart. And Gracie just needed some time to see this. Her colourful support system of friends and family was there for her...BUT she had to make a decision and I don't envy her. And I can tell you, love works mysteriously and everything will work out in magical way. The chemistry was brilliant. The author made me feel that tingling warmth just by few words and made my heart race in anticipation because I could guess where this is going and I just couldn't put ot down till that beautiful final moment came.

To Sir, with Love by Lauren Layne was such cleverly written and heartwarming romance. I smiled, I swooned, I shared the dream and the heartbreak. And my heart is full of emotions right now.

I reviewed an early copy voluntarily provided by Netgalley and Valentine PR

What an adorable story!
Thoroughly enjoyed it. There's just something about love stories that are set in NYC. The park, the sounds, the buildings...the people.
I loved the interactions between Gracie & Sebastian as well as Lady & Sir. Knowing they were the same people made it even better. Really enjoyed the relationships in Gracie's family and her work relationships as well.
The ending? *love*

This was a cute women's fiction novel from Lauren Layne - totally closed door, unlike her straight up romance titles. There are kind of two love stories happening here - one is completely online (very much inspired by You've got Mail) through a dating app based on the idea that you get to know people before you see what they look like. The main character, Gracie, is corresponding with someone on that app (they call each other Sir and Lady - no names) and feels like she's falling for him. Meanwhile, she has a meet cute with a guy who turns out to be Sebastian Andrews, who runs the real estate company that owns the building in which she runs her late father's champagne store, Bubbles, and who wants to buy out her lease. She took over Bubbles because it was her father's clear dying wish, even though Gracie wanted to go to art school and pursue her love of painting as a career. Lots of snappy banter between these two, while lots of sweet talking happens via the app. This is compared to You've Got Mail in several of the reviews I've read so... yeah. If you've seen that, you know where this is going!

This was SUCH a good book. I absolutely loved Gracie as a character, and obviously her’s and Sebastian’s dynamic was fantastic. I would love to see this be made into a movie. Five stars, for sure!

This was my first book from this author and I enjoyed it so much that I think I need to pick up her Central Park series and give it a try as well!

If you are looking for a quick read that is super cute with a great cast, look no further. The characters in this book were such a pleasure to read about, and not just the MCs, but the supporting cast as well. I devoured this book in a day and absolutely enjoyed the modern take on You've Got Mail.

Thank you @gallerybooks for the gifted copy of To Sir, With Love {partner} 🥂

Genre: Romance
Trope: Enemies to Lovers
Pub Date: 6.29.21
Star Rating: ☆☆☆

“I could be wrong. But I’ve got to wonder if relationships, especially the complicated ones, the ones worth getting right… I wonder if they’re not like fine wine. Maybe you’re just supposed to drink the damn thing.”

You’ve Got Mail has to be one of my favorite 90’s rom-coms and reading To Sir, With Love gave me all of the feels of that movie but instead of exchanging messages through email, it was messages through a dating app.

I went into this book with an open mind but I was left feeling a little… disappointed? Or unsurprised? I also think there were some unnecessary aspects add to the story (relating to infertility) that were just meant to add "fluff" to the book. Please don’t get me wrong, it’s a cute story and I was entertained but I needed a little more.

🗽NYC setting
🍾 The perfect book for the champagne lover
😍 Rom-Com
🥳 Predictable & fun storyline
💗 The main character is 33

I recommend you read To Sir, With Love if you’re a fan of Love is Blind & You’ve Got Mail.

if I could use one word to describe this book, it would be ‘cute’. From the meet cute to the final kiss, this book was just 🥰

My favorite movie of all time is You’ve Got Mail, so I felt a little sentimental reading this retelling. and while I still like the original better (Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks together are perfection), this was still an easy breezy romance to get lost in for a few hours.

I think I would have liked a bit more steam, and I would love to have had a dual POV on this one. I think some of the romance was lost since we didn't get Sebastian's perspective.

AT A GLANCE…
steam:🔥/5
genre: contemporary romance

reading vibes…
❤️ enemies to lovers, NYC romances, mimosas on sundays
📚Kerry Winfrey novels
📺you’ve got mail
🎧’anything could happen’ by ellie goulding

I was beyond excited to review this one!

TO SIR, WITH LOVE was absolutely delightful! If you love You’ve Got Mail, you will enjoy this modern twist.

Can we petition for this to become a movie?!

I could see the whole story unfolding in my head! And while it was obvious who “Sir” was, the grand reveal was still just as satisfying!.

I giggled, I swooned, I got excited! It’s been a while since a Rom-Com made me have alllll the feels.

Ohh Sebastian Andrews… 😍

This was the perfect summer read and will having you want to go out and buy some champagne and kick back with this book in your hand!

This book is a sweet and magical, modern twist on the classic You’ve Got Mail. If you’re looking for a rom-com to get lost in for a few hours…look no further. I was hooked from the first correspondence between Sir and Lady (aka Gracie), a fairytale loving artist who is trying to keep her late parent’s champagne shop afloat.

As the reader, I really enjoyed the experience of being in on the secret of who Sir is and watching the love story unfold!

The NYC setting is ideal, the side characters are all charming, and the love story is the perfect slow burn!

This book releases on June 29th!
Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

What a fun retelling of You've Got Mail and The Shop Around the Corner!! The story was updated to add some more modern features. So the hero and heroine interact using an anonymous dating app instead of letters and email and our heroine, Gracie runs her families speciality champagne shop in mid-town Manhattan. Sebastian runs his families company which needs Gracie to move her sop so he can build on the land.

Because of the anonymity of the situation, they have several meet cutes and each one is amazing. Their chemistry and the energy flowing between them is awesome. The story is told from Gracie's perspective so we never have insights to Sebastian's inner monologue but we do get to see her anxiety about every little thing and we do get to see things she doesn't which, as a reader I find super fun.

This entire story gave me joy. It was written beautifully, funny, quirky, and overall a good time.

I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

Honestly, I was sold on this book from the moment I read the description. And I'm happy that it turned out to be as good as it was.

To Sir, With Love had the potential to be trite and clichéd, since it's a rehashing of a rehashdd storh at this point. But I found the story delightfully charming. Sometimes it just works. But apart from that, the characters were also fantastic to read about.

If you enjoyed Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks emailing back and forth. Then you woll love this books.