I wanted to hate this. I thought it would be easily boring and simple. I was so happy to be wrong. It never felt cliched or obvious, even though you knew what the eventual ending would be, you were never totally sure how they would get there. A fun, yet enthralling read!

In the days of dating apps, you never really know what you're going to get. Gracie isn't finding the right guy so she joins an app that isn't based on looks as a first impression. She meets the right guy who isn't even available! To top all that, her family champagne shop is being poached by an insensitive but insanely attractive developer. Will Gracie take on the corporate titans and find love online? It may be too good to be true.
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Okay this was the charming romcom I didn't know I needed. I read this in one night, I just couldn't put it down. Although I pretty much knew what I was getting just from reading the description, it was a delightful read. I also loved that it was on the shorter side and not bogged down with unnecessary details. I would definitely recommend. 

Thank you Lauren Layne, Gallery books and Netgalley for this delightful ARC!

The instant I read the description of this book, I knew I had to read it! And let me tell you - it does not disappoint!

To Sir, with Love is one of the best books I've read from Lauren Layne (and I've read a FEW). I loved this one so much! It's funny, charming, and realistic in so many ways! I highly recommend it.

This is a super fun book and a quick read. The characters are so enjoyable and like-able and the storyline was nostalgic. It was a modern day spin on ‘You’ve Got Mail’, which was a favorite of mine as a teenager. If you’re looking for something to take your mind off the day to day and need an easy read, this is it. This is my first book by this author and I’m looking forward to reading more.

Thank you to Netgalley and Gallery Books for this ARC.

The book is inspired by You've Got Mail/Nora Ephron's works and the author has channeled that mood/feel perfectly. It is a great Summer read with likeable characters and modern fairy-tail undertones. The read is quick but also satisfying and I greatly enjoyed and appreciated how the author brought us something as good as the inspiration(s) but distinctly different/a modern take.

Story: Gracie never wanted to run her father's business when he died but of her three siblings, she was the one best suited for it. She is trying to make it a success but being a small business in Manhattan is hard enough at the best of times. Then her corporate landlord approaches her with an offer to buy out the business so he can release the space. Gracie hates the soulless corporate magnate for even suggesting it but Sebastian Andrews is persistent. At the same time, her Cinderella dreams are in shambles, she's now 30 and single, and all she has to show for her love life is a crush on a correspondent whom she has never met. Or so she thinks....

To Sir, With Love isn't necessarily realistic but it also isn't drearily earnest. What it is, however, is a lovely romantic read with characters you will really like. Gracie is dependable, hard working, and multi talented. Sebastian is honest, straightforward, and respectful of Gracie. Even while defending her family-owned business against what she feels is an attack by Sebastian's company, she is all heart when doing so.

This is one of the few romances where we can actually understand Sebastian's attraction to Gracie. There is a nice "love at first sight" meeting that is mutual on both their parts but then they learn of each other's identities. At the same time, they have been conversing with each other in a friendly manner via text for months, neither thinking of romance since both are under the impression the other has a girlfriend/boyfriend.

The texting is very sparse in the book and usually equates to a few sentences that underscore previous scenes in the chapters. If there was one aspect of the book left unexplored, it was how these two grew close in the text messages before they met. I would have loved to have seen more of that happen instead of having to take it on faith.

In all, I greatly enjoyed this read and recommend it to those who want a delightful Summer read with a feel-good message throughout. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

I read this whole book in about 3 hours. I adored it. What a fun romantic comedy in the vein of You’ve Got Mail. The banter between the Gracie and Sebastian is great, as it is between Lady and Sir. Even if it’s not overtly stated, we as the audience know exactly what’s happening, even when the characters don’t and for once that is not at all frustrating. It just makes the blooming love cuter and the characters more charming. I really loved this one! Definitely a trope we have seen before but done so well!

What a surprisingly delightful book! It’s not often that a rom com books sets itself apart but this one does! It’s got the lovers to hater banter I love, some family drama and a group of friends you’d like to call your own!

Gifted ARC from the publisher and NetGalley.

Lauren Layne created wonderful characters. I enjoy the witty banter between Gracie and Sebastian. Gracie inherited the champagne shop from her Dad after he died. She is busy running the shop when she gets a letter from her landlord who wants her to sell the shop. In some ways it reminded me of the movie You Got Mail with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

This is a light, whimsical romantic comedy.

"You've Got Mail" updated for the 21st century. Instead corresponding by email, Gracie and Dear Sir correspond by a dating app while businessman Sebastian wants to the building her business is in. The story follows a similar plot line of "You've Got Mail." Must read for fans of the movie. Fun, quick rom-com that will brighten your day.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book to leave an honest review. I have read most of Lauren Layne's books and absolutely love all of them! She has a great writing style and interjects a perfect amount of comedy, wit and romance. You will fall in love with the characters. This book is basically a "You've Got Mail" theme type romance but through a dating app.

Gracie runs her family's champagne shop in Manhattan which Sebastian is trying to buy out the lease on. Gracie is a huge believer in fairytales and finding the one meant for her so when they first meet she gets the gut feeling they're meant to be. How wrong she was when she finds out who Sebastian really is. At the same time she is dealing with keeping her shop afloat, Gracie is also on a dating app where you don't know what the person looks like but you message each other based on interests. Her is where she meets the man known as "Sir" who wasn't intentionally on the app but his friends made him a profile. Even when he tells "Lady" (aka Gracie) this, they still start messaging and connecting with each other.

When Gracie starts to connect with both men, she is extremely torn. One is a nameless, faceless man and the other the man who wants to take her family's legacy. At the same time, she has come to the realization that the shop may not last but she isn't sure if she wants it to as it was never her dream.

Follow Gracie as she navigates her dreams, love and coming into her own finally. You'll fall in love with her quirks and interactions with both men. And don't forget the support system she has from her siblings and friends that you meet throughout her journey.

Overall a definite recommend. It is a fun, fast read. Good clean romance.

To Sir, With Love by Lauren Layne
Pub Date: June 29, 2021

Lauren Layne did not disappoint with this modern You’ve Got Mail romantic comedy. To Sir, With Love is an funny, enemies to lovers, and almost too sweet rom-com that I don’t think you’ll want to miss.

Gracie is such a relatable character. She believes in romance, is incredibly kind and selfless, and lives for those fairytale moments. There is great chemistry, witty banter, and perfect relationship development between her and Sebastian. I do wish there was more of Sebastian’s background included.

The supporting characters were weaved into the story nicely. Lauren Layne’s writing made the setting, a New York City champagne store, come to life. I loved that Gracie’s character is strong, resilient, and, while reluctant, isn’t afraid to follow her dreams. It is a quick read, I read this in one sitting, and plan to read again soon with a glass of champagne.

I recommend To Sir, With Love to anyone who loves rom-coms, clean romance, and an enemies to lovers trope. Definitely a great summer read.


Thanks to Gallery Books and Netgalley for the advanced copy to review

To Sir, With Love made me feel warm and fuzzy. It was heavily reminiscent of You’ve Got Mail, which might be the best RomCom of all time, so I was extremely excited to read this.

Gracie is a romantic that is waiting to meet her Prince Charming. She’s been texting a stranger on a dating app and is starting to grow feelings for this man, Sir, that she’s never met. Until one day she meets the eyes of a beautiful man and she’s struck dumb: could this be the ONE?

Haha. No, he’s just the “evil” building owner who wants to buy her family’s champagne store. What follows is a little formulaic and typical, but it’s still so heartwarming and fun to read that I don’t even care. Gracie’s connection to Sebastian feels so genuine, she can’t help but wonder is she falling for two different men, Seb and Sir?

To Sir, With Love was full of hope and cheer and I adored every minute of it. The writing was terrific with fun and witty dialogue and worthwhile characters. The side characters added a lot to this story and I especially loved Gracie’s friend Keva. She was like the fairy godmother of fun.

Looking forward to more from Lauren Layne.

What a sweet re-telling of you've got mail! I couldn't put this book down and read it in one sitting! The characters were realistic, complex, and you couldn't help but root for them. This book is a love letter to New York and anyone who loves Rom-Coms, regardless of how realistic they are.

It was a very sweet enjoyable read, would give it 4.5/5 stars.

This was a great lighthearted read with a good amount of humor. It’s very enjoyable and can be read in one sitting. There’s great banter and the characters felt like people you’d actually know in real life versus seeming too fictional. It’s definitely something anybody who enjoyed “You’ve Got Mail” should read.
Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this ARC!

I was really excited about this book. Not only is the cover adorable, but the pages inside are really entertaining as well. Lauren Layne is known for writing really great chick flick type of stories and this one might be her best. TO SIR WITH LOVE is brimming with humor and heat and I devoured it easily.

If you want something with lots of banter and girl talk, then I think you’re going to enjoy this book. Maybe this light book isn’t for everyone, but with everything going on in the world right now, I think a simple, humorous read might be the thing to cheer people up. I know it certainly brightened my mood.

So if you’re looking for a Rom Com that will sweep you off your feet, then I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with this one from Lauren Layne.

Thirty-three year old Grace has recently lost her father to lung cancer and inherited his dream -- a high-end champagne shop in Midtown Manhattan. Although her dream was to pursue a career as an artist, she sets that dream aside and takes over the champagne shop. But she soon realizes that the shop is faltering. She shares her worries about the shop, her art, and life in general with a person she met on a blind dating app, whom she has dubbed "Sir." Because the app encourages its matches get to know each other through messages before exchanging real names or photos, she doesn't really know who this person is. A friendship develops and she grows closer to "Sir," who sympathizes with her, offers her sage advice through her difficulties, and lends a virtual shoulder when she's down. She's tempted to meet him, but they have both agreed that it would be best to remain friends.

At the same time, she's met a man named Sebastian. She ignores her attraction to him, especially when she realizes he's the businessman who wants to buy the building where her father's champagne shop is, and put her out of business. She doesn't want to fail her father, so she fights against Sebastian, despite the fact that her heart isn't really in the champagne business. But Sebastian won't go away, and helps her see that unless she makes changes in her father's store, it will eventually close. So although she fights the attraction, she finds herself growing more and more fond of Sebastian. At the same time, there's "Sir" whose compassion and understanding has also captured her heart.

So she has a decision to make between the two men...or does she really? (Read the book and find out the surprising twist!)

My favorite parts of this book: the main characters were very realistic, with everyday problems. The banter between the characters was wonderful. The plot was detailed enough to keep me turning the page, but not overburdened. And of course, the best part: the surprising happy ending!

Thank you to Netgalley and Gallery Books for giving me an opportunity to read this fun book in exchange for a fair review.

Light-hearted and fun, yet packed full of emotion!
This was a great read, it was first by this author and it won't be my last!
It was light hearted and fun, I laughed out loud, I giggled, I swooned and I cried! It has "You've Got Mail" vibes, which I loved the movie so naturally I fell in love with the book too!
Sebastian is all business by day, but as Gracie finds out, he is all heart with a genuine kindness and concern for others wellbeing. Gracie is a struggling shop owner in New York, struggling to find her true purpose in life. When she finds it, with Sebastians help, she opens herself up to new possibilities. Gracie and Sebastian are a great pair, I'm so happy to have read their story.

4 Stars! This was a super cute book! I really enjoyed reading it and loved the HEA ending! Gracie & Sebastian are very lovable characters. The book is an enemies to lovers story. It can also be read as a standalone. Definitely recommended, especially if you’re a sucker for a fairytale-esk romance books!
You really can NOT go wrong with a Lauren Layne book.
*I received this book at no charge from NetGalley & I voluntarily left this review.*

Right off the bat, I loved the concept of this book. A total stranger that you are forced to get to know through the art of easy conversation instead of photos and awkward first dates that might or might not lead anywhere? Plus, we are instantly thrown into the life of Gracie Cooper, who runs the little champagne shop called Bubbles and More.

Gracie is the middle child of three who took over the shop after her father's battle with cancer. She made it her mission to turn the place around and get them out of debt as best as she could. She also is nothing short of a hopeless romantic, refusing to settle for less than what she wants - so her attraction to Sir is a shock to everyone she tells, but not a total surprise considering she wants the fairytale.

Sebastian Andrews is a well-known businessman in Manhattan who is currently trying to buy out the rest of Gracie's lease on her shop. Despite the fact that Ms. Cooper is stopped dead in her tracks the first moment they meet, she wants to hate him with everything in her because he is taking away the only thing she really worked to keep.

The two build an interesting sort of relationship and while parts are a little predictable (as most RomCom's are), I was left with nothing short of a happy little squeal when I reached the end. This book certain has it all and Sir is just what we need.