I finished this book in 24hrs. I was a little nervous at the beginning since it has to do with cooking and cooking lingo and I, myself, am more of a hamburger helper girl, but it was fun and easy to follow.

Jake and Lexi are so freaking cute together! Jake is a “good time” guy that you can’t help but fall in love with and Lexi felt very real to me. This book reminded me a lot of Happily Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez in the best way. I found myself laughing and my heart breaking all within these pages. It was so easy and fun to read 🤩

I’m really hoping there are other books about Ali and Chlo because they were some of the best side characters.

I feel incredibly lucky that I got to read "Till There Was You". The instant chemistry and connection between Lexi and Jake jumped off the pages and I loved getting to experience the way they had to navigate through life in the spot light.

This was such a cute book! I really enjoyed reading it! I would definitely recommend this book! I read it in one sitting! Will be looking for more by this author!

This story was full of second chances and a sweet celebrity romance. With a beautiful cover and delightful musical theater references, I thought I would be all about this chef and musician romance. The insta love in the beginning had me feeling like I didn’t have enough time to get to know them as individuals before bam they were a couple. Then I figured we’d get to see a more gradual progression in their relationship after the reunite, but that also felt a little rushed with the progression of their relationship and cohabitation.

Overall I enjoyed the foodie elements of this story, the supportive female friendships and the romantic partner who supports our leading lady and holds her accountable for her actions, calling her out on her BS when she tries to hide behind her fears and insecurities. This story also touches briefly on themes of grief (loss of a parent before the story takes place), abandonment (by remaining parent), ghosting and sexual harassment in the workplace (off page).

While I didn’t get as invested in the decisions of the main characters and their relationship as I would’ve liked, this was still an entertaining and enjoyable light hearted romance debut. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

I have to admit celebrity dating is not my favorite trope. I liked that MC is Jewish, and I enjoyed cooking ( I love cooking myself). I wish there were more spice in it, but even then, I still liked it. A friend recommended it, and she was correct to say I will enjoy this cute romance because I did. I liked all the secondary characters and wouldn't mind being friends with Lexi herself. :)

Thank you, NetGalley and St Martin's Griffin for this ARC.

Thank you to Lindsay Hameroff, St Martin's Griffin and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Generally, I'm not a huge fan of single POV or rockstar/famous romances. I think I was drawn to this book mostly because of the cover image. But, thank goodness for that; I loved this book. I think I read it in under 24hrs and just couldn't put it down - kept swiping to "one more page". This instant romance is a beautiful reminder of how we don't just stop thinking about someone because we want to. Sometimes we hurt those we love and don't always know how to apologize or get out of our own way and sometimes a leap of faith is the most important thing.
4/5 Stars, 3/5 Steam (with 4/5 gut clenching feels!)

Bonus: lots of yummy food references and a fairly good portrayal of what a busy restaurant kitchen looks and feels like. (I worked in the industry for a decade).

“Till There Was You” is a rom-com book by Lindsay Hameroff. I needed a light fluffy read and this book delivered. Are there some odd plot quirks? Yes. But, overall this book is a quick sweet read - holes and all. Some of the humor is perfect … some of it was for those up on their current trends. I found the love story a bit insta-lust, but it wasn’t too bad. Overall, this was a cute fast to read book.

This book was impossible to put down. I was swept up in the bright lights and swoon worthy adventure of a new romance. Perfect balance of romance and comedic relief.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for sharing this ARC!

Till There Was You is an adorable second chance romance that involves celebrity dating. This book does not break any new ground in the contemporary romance genre but if you are looking for something light and breezy it's a great option. The main characters, Lexi and Jake, are adorable together and I found their relationship to be flawed but relatable.

Ever since the death of her mother, Lexi has lived life cautiously and carefully. She wants to insulate herself from ever getting hurt again so she has taken the safe and reliable path in life and in love in order to avoid any unwelcome surprises.

One night at the local dive bar, Lexi uncharacteristically stays behind to have a drink after her friends leave. She meets Jake, an amazingly handsome and talented musician. After he performs a set at the bar, they have a passionate one-night stand that turns into a weekend. Jake goes out to California to audition for a music executive. with promises of keeping in touch and trying a real relationship...and then she never hears from him again.

Months later, Lexi is working when she hears a song called "Blueberry" come on the radio. She realizes that she is hearing Jake on the radio and the song seems to be all about her.

Suddenly, Jake walks back into her life with apologies and explanations. He is now a rockstar on the rise but he still has feelings for Lexi.

Can Lexi afford to give him a second chance? Can she risk her heart for a love straight out of a love song?

I loved this rom-com that was achingly romantic as well as a great exploration of grief, parental relationships, finding your life path, and the importance of friendship. Hameroff creates both complex characters and compelling situations that engage the reader.

Definitely don't miss this amazing rom-com!

I've always been a sucker for "foodie fiction" and add a romance and Jewish FMC to the mix and you've got the 'recipe' for a 5 star novel for me (ignore my bad dad humor...)

I'm amazed that Till There Was You was a debut for Hameroff, the characters were so well fleshed out and the story grabbed me immediately. I loved watching the relationship between Lexi & Jake unfold and was completely invested in their story.

An easy 5 stars for me!

This sort of plot line, one where the protagonists fall for each other before one becomes famous, separate and then reunite, is very appealing. Till There Was You is well-written, has good dialog and supporting characters and provides insight into the worlds of rock stars and high-end restaurants. I enjoyed it a lot. My only criticism, if pushed, is that it was a little long. The relationship ups and down began to seem a little repetitive after a while. However, I recommend this book and will for sure be looking for Lindsay Hameroff’s next book.

The story was great, the characters were sweet and I connected with the, but I think this was a smidge too long. Towards the end I found myself wanting it to be over, but I think this could be alleviated by editing down 25-50 pages and I don't think this would compromise the story at all.

I enjoyed the book it was a little bit of a slow burn. 350 pages for a contemporary romance is a little too many it dragged on but the plot was sweet and cute. I appreciate the opportunity to review.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the chance to read an advance copy of Till there was you by Lindsay Hameroff. This was a wonderful rom-com, and was a fast read. I enjoyed the romance between Lexi and Jake, as they try to have a relationship while both go for their dreams. While predictable, it was a great read after reading several thrillers.

This book was so sweet! The second that Jake sang a song for Lexi, I was done for. Immediately, I was sucked in by their love story and devastated just as quickly when Jake disappeared. After a full year, Jake reappears and Lexi decided to give him another chance. Laughed out loud multiple times, smiled my way through and was cheering for the couple at the end. Read this one in one seating, definitely would recommend.

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