I really didn’t plan to read this in one night, especially a school night, but it sucked me right in. Super cute book!

This was such a cute story! It kept my hooked all the way though, anxious to see what happened next. On many occasions I laughed out loud, especially parts about chad lol. The only reason I removed a star was because Lexi is so wildly insecure and kept having the same issue over and over again. Jake is such a sweetheart. Vinny is a total dick. And Madison made me want to ring her neck 😂. All signs that the author did an amazing job getting emotion out of me lol
Looking forward to more books from her!

This book was super sweet! It starts off with a steamy one night stand shared between the two main characters, but after they reconnect, their relationship grows into more than just insta-love. Lexi is trying to make her way through life, especially after her mother's death and her father moving on without her and Jake is an up and coming pop star that doesn't know who to trust. I loved the way they supported each other and the romance felt very real. This was an easy, low-conflict contemporary romance that was so fun to read!

What would it be like to fall in love with a star before they hit it big? What happens when you go along with it?
The connection between Lexi and Jake starts when Jake is a "no one." Blueberry pancakes after an one-night stand lead to a hit song, and Lexi being ghosted by Jake. A year later they reconnect and she is starting to build her career as a chef. You fall along as a normal (well ass normal as you can get) chef falls in love with a budding star.

What I loved: their instantaneous chemistry + that Lex'is career was also emphasized + the different relationships with parents + friends
What I think maybe could be improved: there are a couple of plot holes with WHY HE GHOSTED HER FOR A YEAR?!?!?! like the tf. Also Lexi is suuuper insecure and gets jealous easily so if that bothers you it will become a central theme

Overall this was a really enjoyable read and would recommend. Thank you to netgalley for the arc!

TW: Death of a parent, cancer (mentioned briefly), grief

I throughly enjoyed this book and I kinda hope it becomes a series lol. I loved the way Lindsay wrote Lexi and Jake’s relationship. It was such a love at first sight kind of vibe but they had obstacles they had to over come in order to be fully there for each other. Seeing their growth as both individuals and a couple really felt “normal.” Meaning that it was a real life experience that I feel a lot of people go through. Also, I really felt that the content was picked and chosen for me because I’m a broadway junkie who loves Les Mis and I’m also a southern girl. I fully laughed out loud at Jake’s mom but also crying when Lexi had the convo with her dad. It was honestly such a cute rom com and I definitely recommend.

Jake & Lexi have a truly dynamic chemistry. I love that Jake shows up when Lexi least expects it, turns out to be the exact opposite of what she THINKS she needs but everything she ACTUALLY needs. I had such a boy next door charisma that draws you in, a wonderful “chaos” to Lexi’s control.

The storytelling was engaging, fun and creative. The characters were well developed and entertaining. I felt the emotions through the pages and was bought into the plot from page one. I really enjoyed the way Lindsay wrote everything from their first interaction at the dive bar to their final scene in Times Square.

Could I have used a little more spice? Sure.
Could I have used one less internal monologue of Lexi thinking Jake should be with someone in his own world and not her? Sure. Those things aside, I couldn’t put it down! I hope to read more by Lindsay in the future!

•ARC Review•

I loved this book! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I don’t want to give a synopsis of the story because I find that whenever I read an overview of a romance novel, it pretty much always tells me everything I need to know to predict the entire story, and it usually ruins so much for me. I didn’t read anything about this book before reading it (I just liked the cover), so I think that helped me love it more because I didn’t see anything coming. So I’ll just say that in this one you’ll see:

- death
- grieving
- love
- infatuation
- friendships
- celebrity drama
- family drama
- New York City
- apartment-living
- a little bit of spice 🌶️
- dream-chasing
- jealousy

…and blueberry pancakes! 🫐🥞


It’s a unique, heartwarming story, and I really liked that there was more to it than just Lexi’s main relationship. You also get to see the relationship between Lexi and her friends, co-workers, and with her dad. Which, of all the relationships we get to see in this book, the one with her dad might have been my favorite. At one point I sobbed because of it 😭

‘Til There Was You is Lindsay Hameroff’s debut novel. It comes out February 20, 2024 and you don’t want to miss it!

What a romance!! Everyone likes to think that a famous guy will fall in love with them, but this story shows it’s not all cakes and rainbows. I enjoyed the sweet yet realistic romance and the fun characters and all of the food. I could totally see Jake Taylor as a celebrity we all know and love. I also liked the friendships as well. Cute story for sure!

Lexi and Jake are the couple you will root for the whole way through. Their story pulls at your heart strings, and has you guessing every step of the way if they will make it. I really enjoyed how different each of their worlds were- but at the same time they were both just trying to make it in tough industries. This was a wholesome romance that I couldn’t put down- and the ending was perfection and so quintessentially New York!

This was a cute little romance. Lexi, an aspiring chef meets Jake at a dive bar one night and they immediately hit it off spending a steamy weekend together. Then Jake leaves to record some demos in LA and turns into a overnight success. Then they don't speak for a year.

I usually like my romances to have a little more drama, a little more tension, and a little more spice. But this is still a sweet romance second chance romance with a happy ending.

This was a really fun, quick read. It’s not the deepest romance I’ve ever read but I mean that in a good way. Sometimes I want a quick palette cleansing romance, not one where the characters fix each others trauma and stuff. This was great to turn my brain off and giggle a little. Loved it.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The witty and playful conversations between the two protagonists were adorable, and their chemistry was electric. Additionally, the supporting characters were well-developed and interesting, and I hope that the author will write more books featuring them in the future.

I would like to express my gratitude to NetGalley for providing me with an advance reader's copy. I am eagerly anticipating more books from this talented author!

I loved this book! The cover is just 😍. And so are the characters. My only gripe is that I felt like the fmc resolution with her dad was too quick.

This was a cutesy fluffy romance. To be honest I didn’t feel a strong connection with Lexi and Jake and it felt like their romance was rushed in the beginning. Although, the writing style was easy to read and follow along.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest opinions!

Thank you @lindsayhameroff and @netgalley for the early read of TILL THERE WAS YOU!! 🥞🎶
I absolutely adored this delightful romance. 🎶 It’s swoony, spicy, funny, and so heartwarming! ✨ Lexi and Jake have crackling chemistry—I couldn’t put it down!! 🫐
And after reading, I am off to make some blueberry pancakes… 🫐🥞
On sale February 20, 2024–visit @lindsayhameroff ‘s profile to pre-order your copy now!! ✨🫐

Set your sights on Ms. Hameroff's new book, TILL THERE WAS YOU, because it is deliciously filled with tasty food, a chaotic romance, and wonderfully funny characters. It stars a culinary student, Lexi Berman, who has set her goals on finishing school and securing a job at one of New York's premier restaurants hoping to become a Michelin-star chef. She meets dreamy Jake Taylor, a musician, in a bar one evening. When they spend an incredible weekend together, Lexi and Jake connect on a deep level. Will they fall in love?

Jake leaves for L.A. to record a demo and Lexi doesn't expect to see or hear from him again. Lexi is stunned to discover he writes a song about her, as it goes viral. Jake instantly becomes famous. When he shows up unexpectedly at her door a year later, she doesn't know what to think. Their feelings for each other are undeniable. Maybe the timing is crap and their love is complicated, but their chemistry is off the charts hot! Is this the right recipe for romance? Or will their relationship be toast?

TILL THERE WAS YOU is a lovely story about a couple, Lexi and Jake, who stubbornly fight their growing attraction to one another. They are passionate about their careers, but support one another in their goals. Ms. Hameroff perfectly blends an accurate amount of angst and desire in the story. Lexi and Jake have their share of issues, navigating celebrity stardom, relationship woes, along with a cast of colorful, encouraging, comedic characters. I learned what it truly means to follow your dreams, no matter what other people think. This a feel good story that will warm your heart.

Loved this swoon-worthy rom-com so much! Lexi is a delightfully relatable heroine, a young chef searching for authenticity in Manhattan . . . while accidentally falling for an overnight sensation, musician Jake Taylor. Hameroff does a stellar job exploring the emotional ups and downs of a hot-and-heavy romance between a normie and a celebrity. Both Lexi and the reader are pulled into a swirl of glittery lights and intense scrutiny—a world turned upside down thanks to the fragility of first love and the wow-factor of dating music’s newest heartthrob. This book was impossible to put down, with a rom-com grand gesture that left me grinning from ear-to-ear.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of this book!

The central relationship of this book was so good. I thought their banter was great and they had very clear chemistry. I also like that they were both focused on their dreams as well as each other, and worked to make those dreams come true in a way that was best for them. The spice level was thankfully not too much, it was just right!

I feel the author did great research on the life of a chef, I feel I learned a lot about cooking terms and foods!

The side relationships were also great! I could see some great possible follow ups to this that focus on her friends finding love.

I do feel that the ending was really abrupt, an epilogue or just an extra 20 pages would have gone a long way with me. It followed a lot of the typical tropes and pacing, but I don’t consider that to be bad. It’s popular for a reason! It just didn’t stand out from other romances as better.

I read a review by Jennifer Close and it was completely actuate - Jake and Lexi’s story definitely had The Idea of You and Happy Place vibes. Thank goodness for the HEA or I wouldn’t have recovered. One thing I did love is while there was insta-love they had to WORK at it. Rockstar romance with second chances and compromise. It showed the relationship building and the couple having normal life moments. That is missing from so many rom-coms right now.

I think the length of the book was prefect for their story! And for their stories in particular I really love how Lexi and Jake both ended up not having the end game life they envisioned for themselves without regrets! They both had jumped some stepping stones for towards their dreams only to realize they wanted to take a different path!

Now the ending- yes YES it was so cheesy but I WANTED IT! I really really wanted that bubbling over silly happy ending feeling and I got it!

Thank you NetGalley and St Martin for the Arc!

Lindsay Hameroff explores the pitfalls of dating a celebrity in this sweet, second chance debut, 'Till There Was You'.

It's insta-love between culinary student Lexi and musician Jake after meeting at a dive bar where he's performing. The two fall fast for each other over a weekend spent together before he goes to Los Angeles to record his debut album. Despite assurances from Jake to remain in touch, Lexi is left reminded of her heartbreak on the radio after his debut song, inspired by the blueberry pancakes she made for him, becomes a huge hit. When Jake, overwhelmed by fame and his manager's demands, finally returns seeking forgiveness Lexi is extremely reluctant to date someone famous, knowing she will be judged publicly by the virtue of being his girlfriend.

I love reading an exploration of fame. Lexi is stubbornly determined not to give Jake a second chance despite the attraction burning hot. At times though, I felt her stubbornness dragged out the story too much and the emotional beats fell a bit flat. I'd have liked to see an earlier resolution regarding Lexi's professional life with respect to why she was a chef and how its tied with her grief, plus her distant relationship with her father. I also think we were missing more from Jake’s side, especially the conflict between him and his manager which seemed one dimensional at times. It had promise but it, too, didn’t quite ignite for me. Overall, this was a charming, solid and easy escape. I look forward to reading more from Lindsay Hameroff in the coming years.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC.