I enjoyed this! The relationship between Graham and Ali was well done and I found myself routing for them (despite the complication of him going down the road of a marriage of convenience with his best friend). That trope is really the only thing that knocks the rating down to 4 for me. The writing, side plots, and overall arc were well done

Charming! Ali is still figuring out what she wants to do with her life. She only, very rarely, hardly ever reminisces about the charming British man she met while studying abroad at years ago. So when she sees him at her local coffee spot in Baltimore, Ali can't help but think it's a sign from the universe. But the universe has other plans as Graham is engaged and has unknowingly hired Ali's company to plan his wedding...

This was a joyful read. Ali and Graham are opposites and it was lovely to see them bring out the best in one another.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.

Once again, Lindsay Hameroff works her charm with a hilarious romcom novel. Her sophomore book does not disappoint. The first was famously inspired by Harry Styles, and NEVER PLANNED ON YOU still has sprinkles of One Direction’s biggest star in it: a British leading man and 1D references. There are so many hilarious one-liners in this work of fiction as well. Hameroff’s comedy chops really shine here. I think she could easily be the next Emily Henry. NEVER PLANNED ON YOU reminded me a lot of THE WEDDING PLANNER, which was released decades ago and due for a modern inspiration. Loved every page and detail here.

This was so cute! I was hooked from the epilogue, it gave me Meg Ryan 90s Rom-Com vibes in all the best ways. I'm a sucker for a haphazard FMC and who doesn't love a man with a british accent? Lovable characters, against all odds second chance, love love love.

This might be one of my favorites of the year. Loved it and didn't want it to end. This is my first read by this author but it won't be my last.

I loved this book. I read it within 24 hours and think that if you enjoy romance books you will enjoy this one. It was not a typical rom com and rather had many unexpected pieces. Ali meets Graham during a study abroad in the UK. They get matching tattoos after he loses a bet to her. Life is complicated and they go their separate ways and despite other relationships, find their way back to each other. However, it really is not that simple. Life, family and a second chance are themes in this book. Highly recommend and cannot wait for this book to be released in early 2025!

Total Wedding Planner vibes! I really enjoyed this romcom! Second chance, forced proximity, and super swoon-worthy! Great character growth and depth. Quick and engaging!

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“When something is meant for you, it always finds its way back. It’s fate.”

Never Planned on You is a second chance romance featuring Ali and Graham. Ali not afraid to take chances and make changes in her life to find happiness. Her family just wants her to settle down and have a set career path. They see her as unreliable and don’t appreciate her spontaneity and willingness to try new things.

A hook up at the of a European study abroad trip with a man named Graham left a mark on her 10 years ago. An unexpected reunion upturns both of their lives for good and bad.

This story was really sweet, and the plot kept me guessing which is not always the case in a contemporary romance. I think any contemporary romance readers would enjoy this book, but I think millennials and lovers of the movie The Wedding Planner will have an extra level of appreciation for this story and the references within it.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the e-arc. All opinions are my own.

Honestly this took me by surprise and I flew through it in 24 hours! It’s sorta like My Big Fat Greek Wedding and The Wedding Planner had a steamy baby! Ali was very relatable mixed with equal parts hilarious and vulnerable, and Graham was sexy nerdy Brit personified. The two of them were a spectacular balance, only marginally surpassing fantastic side characters! Here’s hoping for a hilarious bonus scene of Trudy meeting Bubbie 🤣

The Wedding Planner fans, this one is for you!

Ali is known for her impulsive decisions, like that one time she made a bet in London and ended up with matching tattoos with a stranger. Now, she’s trading her life as a chef in New York City for a shot at becoming a wedding planner in Baltimore.

Just as things are looking up in her new career, she runs into the last person she expected—Graham, her tattoo twin.

Sparks fly again, but there’s one huge problem: Graham is engaged, and Ali's big break is planning his wedding.

This book is the perfect “wrong place, wrong time" romance!

Ali and Graham's chemistry is off the charts from the moment they reconnect, and despite their differences, that spark from years ago hasn’t dimmed.

The whole setup gave me The Wedding Planner vibes, and I was here for it!

If you love a romance where the timing is all wrong, but the connection is oh-so-right, this is for you.

Thank you NetGalley and St Martins Press for this free ARC!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this arc!

What a good book! I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. This is a first by this author but will not be my last! I read this in one sitting because I just couldn’t put it down.

This is my second book by Hameroff and love her style.
Ali Rubin has a drunken night with Graham in London which leads to matching tattoos. A fun night, but she expects to never see him again.
Fast forward she is a wedding planner in Baltimore and she runs into Graham. He is the groom. How do they react when they run into each other? Sparks are flying, tattoos are permanent, and she builds a relationship with the bride to be. Can they hide their past? Their chemistry is off the charts. Will the wedding go off without anymore hitches, or will they turn into something more?
This is a fun novel!

So much fun to read this one! Fun loving FMC, competitive and out to prove herself to her friends and family, and then everything gets messed up by a man

This book was phenomenal! It quickly pulled me in. I enjoyed the plot and the story line. The characters were well developed and likable. It was a perfect slow burn with several twist I didn’t see coming that pulled me into it even more as each one unfolded. It’s a quick warm rom-com read that I would recommend again and again. This was my first book by this author and I’m already adding her other books to my TBR.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley via
St.Martin's Press (thank you!!)
Feel good, second chance, it's complicated - romance story. Plot reminds me a bit of "The Wedding Planner" movie with JLo. This story is about Ali - spirited, impulsive, determined and hilarious - a girl trying to find her place. Ali's newest dream is to be an event planner. But what happens when her newest client, the groom, is the boy she had a magical evening with 8 years before and has always held a torch for? Graham has also never forgotten Ali, and their chemistry is off the charts. But what if his marriage is not what it seems either? It's funny because the humour and banter remind me a little of Abby Jimenez in how well done it is, I think fans of hers would love this book. Altogether, this made my heart happy.

This book not only made me laugh but also tugged at my heartstrings, reminding me that sometimes, the most unexpected love stories are the ones that turn out to be the most meaningful.

Ali is studying abroad in London and having a good time. On her last night out she gets into a contest with Graham who is a cardigan wearing nerd. Ali thinks she has this in the bag but turns out he is fierce competition. They both end up getting matching tattoos which is hilarious as neither wants to back down. This leads to a one night stand as Ali is leaving to return back to the US. The chemistry was off the charts with these too.

Now, eight years later they run into each other at a coffee shop in Baltimore. This is the perfect meet cute. Unfortunately, Graham is engaged and Ali is the wedding planner for his wedding. Claire his fiance is just adorable and funny I love the funny things she says. I like how Graham is Ali's biggest supporter and sticks up for her with her family.

A fun second chance romance that feels like a made for tv movie.