Perfect combination of Wattpad fanfiction and Hallmark Channel romances. Anyone who has ever had a fantasy of a rockstar falling in love with and writing songs about them will adore Till There Was You. There's not too much contrived drama or conflict. Jack and Lexi always feel real and grounded even as the world around them is a fantasy romcom. I laughed so hard reading Till There Was You. It's an absolute delight.

I really enjoyed Lexi and Jake and their story. Sometimes you just need a fun and fluffy read and this was just that.

I was truly anticipating this debut from Lindsay, and there was so much I enjoyed. The writing made me want to keep reading as it was fast paced and very enjoyable. I love books that start with a one night stand and this had a second chance element that made me root very hard for Lexi and Jake. The little time jump surprised me but it was logical taking into account Jake’s unexpected stardom. I also loved reading about Lexi’s experiences working as a chef. I love cooking but I don’t think I could ever handle the stress of working at a restaurant!

I enjoyed the romance at first, but in the second half I started feeling a bit disconnected. Sometimes I felt like both Lexi and Jake were a bit immature, and their relationship dragged to the inevitable breakup for too many chapters. I couldn’t see a way for it to work out and neither did Lexi, so that negativity got to me at some point. I liked the way it was written, but I couldn’t shake the “this isn’t gonna work” feeling.

TW: Death of a parent (cancer, past)

Rating: 3.5/5
Steam level: Open door, 3-4 scenes, medium level of detail

ARC provided by St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley. Opinions are my own!

3.5 stars!
This book has an interesting take on romance, being second chance romance with the celebrity trope. I found the combination of a chef and overnight celebrity unusual and quite brilliant. Honestly speaking, I love how this book didn't make it look like all fun and games, clearly depicting the brutality of a chef's work life.

What I liked-
Authenticity
Intensity of the low moments
Relatable internal conflict
Initial chemistry and banter

What I didn't like-
Uneven pacing
Insta love
Unexplained gap in storyline
Awkwardly sitting plot
Lexi's blind trust in Jake

I genuinely feel like this book was too planned and plotted, leaving no space to go with the flow. I mean come on, no one is so naive and trusting in real life. The book felt like a maze of tropes and plot points just connected to form a story. To be clear, this is so much more a plot-driven story than character-driven. Yes, we get that a lot of times we don't have any control over our circumstances, but I'm sorry this one felt a lot like the MCs were just puppets, particularly Lexi. This is not to say that Hameroff isn't a good author and I look forward to reading her future novels.

Very insta-love at first sight.

Lexi is a highly ambitious culinary student who has no room for romance. When she meets Jack , an unknown musician on the NY scene, sparks seems to fly. A magically weekend together - soulmates? But when Jake leaves for LA to pursue his music career, Lexi never hears from him again until he is everywhere- radio, billboards, ads, ect.

The execution of this story was good however it was a tad repetitive. It’s a storyline that has been done before so easy to predict.

One thing that Hameroff introduces is how both characters don’t really have strong relationships with their dads. At the end, Lexi communicates with her dad but Jake’s relationship isn’t really address. Plot wise I think there were a lot of characters and scenes that just felt added because this is how a typical rockstar and norm relationship are suppose to go. Did not endear me to them.

The insecurity is understandable but the big fight fell flat to me and the big gesture seems sorta cope out. Insta forgive too.

It’s a decent story. I liked the beginning when they were in their own little world at her apartment.

Thank you for this earc for an honest review!

I loved Lexi and Jake's story. It was such a fun read. Honestly, no notes. It was heart-warming and exactly like type of read I love.

A whirlwind second chance romance between and sous chef and a musician that doesn't shy away from all the difficulties and complications that come with a celebrity romance. Warm, sexy, and heartfelt, this book will have you kicking your feet and giggling.

Lexi & Jake are meant to be, but the obstacles in their way to happiness are pretty massive. It all stars with a perfect weekend together that inspires his hit songs & new album. After a year of radio silence, one accidental Instagram like leads to a second chance at this whirlwind romance.

I enjoyed how the characters developed both separately and together, but I think that the author could have focused on one or two fewer pitfalls in their HEA. Was Madison necessary? It seemed like Vinny was holding down the role of antagonist. And what was the purpose of the father/son conflict? It didn't seem like a must have mirror to Lexi's father/daughter conflict. I liked the restaurant job arc, but it felt like the author was also using it to make a point about misogyny in the professional kitchen that didn't seem to have a purpose in the novel.

Overall, a much more enjoyable read than I was anticipating from reading the blurb.

Absolutely devoured this! My favorite tropes, easy to read and loved connection with the characters.

Oh my goodness Lexi and Jake are so cute! This was a really fun and steamy read - my only qualms with this story is it felt a bit too insta love to me with not as much depth as I would've liked. However, if you're looking for a quick and fun read definitely pick this one up.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!

I enjoyed this book. Such a cute and fun romcom. All of the characters are great and it kept me interested in the book. I couldn’t put it down.

Fun and cute, love this rom con , so cute, characters were relatable and the book keep me inyeres Thru the whole story.

A fun romance with many obstacles. I skipped the intimate details and would have preferred the "f" word not be included, but enjoyed the couple and their stories. I was eager to see how they were finally going to get to their happily ever after. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC.

Great read. I really enjoyed my time with the characters. If you are not a fan of instant love then you may not enjoy this one, but I sure did.

Thank you NetGalley + St. Martin's Press for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book was deliciously adorable and had all the components I love in a rom com. Passionate, likeable main characters you want to root for, flirty banter, a bit of steam, I was all for it.

Insta love and second chance romance are two tropes I don't read enough of but really enjoy, and this book was a great example of how to execute it well. I also loved the fact that the main characters were chasing dreams but still struggling with the idea of feeling lost in their lives. It's so relatable and I think we've all been there, making me even more invested in their happiness and fulfillment.

Overall a very enjoyable read that I would definitely recommend!

I loved this book so much! The culinary aspect of it was amazing. The romance was so sweet. And the setting was perfect.

One of my least favorite tropes is insta-love. For me to be fully invested in a couple, I need a foundation, chemistry, and lots of sweet moments. Though at times I did have a hard time connecting with this story, I was able to enjoy the connection that the author built for Lexi and Jake. They had an undeniable chemistry with cute banter and adorable moments.

What I didn’t enjoy in this book was the celebrity dating a “normal” person. Lexi's inner monologues became convoluted and repetitive that it started to make the book not enjoyable. I didn’t enjoy the conflicts because they felt cliche and overdramatized and it took away from Lexi’s character growth. This book had so much promise, but it did fall flat at pivotal points of the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins Griffin for the ARC

This was so sweet. I loved the two main characters together. A little cheesy or corny at times but all-in-all a very cute read!

I absolutely adored this book!

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🌶️🌶️.5


Such a perfect mixture of, laughter, sadness, happiness all wrapped into one! The last 25% broke my heart and healed it.


If you like reading; Lauren Asher, Catharina Maura, Lucy Score or Tessa Bailey, you’ll LOVE this!

Oh my gosh this was SO cute! We follow Lexi, who has always dreamed of being a chef, who meets Jake, an aspiring musician. They’re meet cute is absolutely adorable and so flirty. I really loved Lexi and Jakes chemistry and I absolutely loved the little insights we got into each of their careers. All the chef talk made me feel like I was watching a Gordon Ramsay show and I loved it! My only complaint is that I wish Lexi and Jake had been more open with their thoughts and feelings and communication. I wouldn’t say it was a miscommunication trope, but I think there were definitely parts they could have just been honest with each other about and it was so frustrating! Overall this was an amazing debut and I’ll definitely be buying a physical copy come Feb!