I loved this cute ROMCOM. Something about the trope of meeting at a coffee shop gets me every single time. Lynn Painter is a definite read for me when I am looking for a cute, funny, light read. I enjoyed the writing style and plot very much. 4.5 stars from me!

Thank you to #NetGalley and Penguin Random House for this advanced readers copy. This book publishes in January

What to expect in this book:

-Dual POV
-Workplace romance
-Some open door scenes
-Hilarious banter
-Pop cultures references to Top Chef, Taylor Swift, etc

Thoughts

I have read everything by Lynn Painter and no surprise, I loved this! I was so surprised to learn that this was originally self-published and posted as chapters in her newsletter. Hopefully it will get the recognition it deserves even more as a traditionally published book. Izzy Shay is running late on her first day of work at her dream job when she grabs the drink of a person named 'Amy' at Starbucks, but when she turns to leave she accidentally spills her drink all over the chest of a man in the perfect meet cute. As the two part ways after their steamy mishap, the man turns to her and says, "See you tomorrow, Amy." What seems like an innocent accident suddenly becomes more complicated when Izzy learns that the man is now her new VP, Blake Phillips.

This was such an enjoyable, light, and fun read. I loved the grumpy/sunshine trope, the inside jokes between the characters, and of course, the cat references. Blake was the perfect book boyfriend and has it all. Some parts were a little cringey, but I loved it overall. If you are in the mood for a rom-com that witty, charming, and relatively fast-paced, I highly recommend this. Be on the look out for this one in January.

Lynn Painter is an auto buy author for me. I love the cheesiness, I love the pop culture references, I even love the Darkling. This book was another good one for me, quick, easy read. Izzy was pure chaos and I loved that, and I felt like Blake was the exact opposite so they balanced each other nicely. I laughed out loud multiple times, this was a good time.

I’d like to thank NetGalley, Lynn Painter and Berkley Publishing Group for this ARC copy

There has not been ONE Lynn Painter book I haven't enjoyed over the years. Consistently wonderful characters, in combination with real-life situations, always make me feel immediately like I'm in for a good time. These are the reads you grab your Peanut M&Ms and a good glass of wine for and soak into the tub to let your mind drift. Brain candy with a heartwarming, non-gratuitous sexy vibe.

i fear i cannot in good conscience read and review this 🫣 i don’t know what’s in the water, but i’ve picked up and put this one down so many times i think it’s time i let it be. i’m sitting at a solid 33% and it just hasn’t hooked me. the plot feels messy and im not attached to the characters (unheard of for a lynn painter).

we still ADORE her in this household and i will be reading her next release!

Cats, pizza, Starbucks, and banter! What more could you ask for?! I have now read every book that Lynn painter has published and can officially say I loved them all. The banter between Izzy and Blake had me smiling ear to ear! I just loved them together! I also loved their love/hate relationships were their cats! It felt so relatable! Cat people will understand! There is a lot of talk about pizza in this book too! Be ready to be hungry!

Overall, another adorable book from Lynn Painter! If Painter writes it, I'll 1000% read and recommend it!

Read if you like:
❤️Grumpy/Sunshine
❤️Friends to Lovers
❤️Lots of banter
❤️Cats

Accidentally Amy was initially self published by Lynn Painter. This edition is revised and expanded. If you read it before this new version is a bit different. If you liked it I’d suggest a re read. If you didn’t, you still won’t. New readers, check it out if you like mistaken identity, workplace setting, banter, and a chaotic storyline.

Than you to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this title to read and give my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
I was excited to see this title had been picked up by a major publisher. I love when indie stories go to print and reach the larger audience and get the recognition for the great tales they are.
I'm a big Lynn Painter fan. She is a go to author for me. I love her YA but I think I like her adult books even more. The romance is always done so well.
This one is a light hearted and easy read. The build up of romance between the two main characters is fun and realistic. Painter infuses the story with humor that had me laughing out loud many times during my read. The story line is nothing new and very much reminded me of the movie Working Girl, which I really enjoyed.
I loved both Izzy and Blake. I enjoyed their differences. His grumpy to her sunshine. Their romance was cute as it blossomed, though I did feel there was that slight bit of insta-love I don't always meld with. But it worked well in this particular story. There was a bit of push and pull with their relationship given their circumstances, as well.
Painter got the pacing and banter spot on in this one, though. She really knows when to infuse the story with the lightheartedness is needs to break up those more intense moments.
This one does have a bit of a third act break up type thing to it but it is resolved fairly quickly. The circumstances under which is happens are understandable. I'm not sure I would have done what Blake did had I been in his shoes. I don't think my heart could handle it.
If you're looking for a fun feeling, funny, and entertaining rom-com with friends to lovers, workplace romance, and grumpy sunshine and characters that are quirky and relatable, I highly recommend this one.

I picked up "Accidentally Amy" for its eye-catching cover and my love for the author., but unfortunately, the story didn't quite live up to my expectations. This romcom had its moments, but it didn't quite feel like a traditional romantic comedy.

The Good:

A lighthearted, easy read
Cute romance between Izzy and Blake
Hilarious moments that had me giggling out loud
Relatable protagonist and quirky supporting characters

The Not-So-Good:

Izzy and Blake felt immature and chaotic at times
The story lacked originality, feeling similar to other books in the genre
Lackluster plot that failed to impress
Underdeveloped characters that left me wanting more

Overall:

While "Accidentally Amy" was a fun, quick read, it didn't blow me away. Despite its shortcomings, I still enjoyed it for its lighthearted, easy-reading vibe. If you're in the mood for something fun and uncomplicated, this might be the book for you.

Recommendation:

I'd recommend "Accidentally Amy" to fans of romantic comedies, but with the caveat that it's more of a casual, beach-read type of book.

Listen, i’m not the biggest fan of insta love and workplace romance so I didn’t absolutely adored this book BUT I feel like the pacing the banter and the tension makes it really enjoyable. You won’t waste your time with this one, it’s a fun short romance. It does a great job for what it is.

sigh...i am pretty sure I loved this even more the second time. As a Lynn super fan, I read this a couple of years ago as an indie pubbed book and really enjoyed it. Getting a copy of her reprint felt like the perfect excuse to reread. Perfect is exactly the right word. It's sweet and swoony and so incredibly funny. It's steamy and romantic and light but also makes you feel things with the characters. I love Lynn and I love Amy and I can't wait to force my friends to read this.

Isabella Shay is about to be late for her new job. While waiting at Starbucks for her PSL, the name Amy is called three times. With no Amy forthcoming, Izzy decides to be a petty thief claiming said latte only to spill it all over a handsome man. Thinking this meet-cute turned out well after all, Izzy is shocked to find that Blake Phillips turns out to be her new boss after she arrives at her new workplace.

Blake is not only dismayed that their almost relationship started out by Izzy lying, he is also not about to date an employee. They start a “friends” relationship that is texting only, pretending to be just work buddies. Not surprisingly, this facade gets difficult to maintain especially when they run into each other at work. When an opportunity arises to take things to the next level, all seems okay for a real relationship, until it is not.

This rom-com is a light, mostly predictable read. Izzy and her quirky family along with Blake and his brothers are amusing for the most part. Blake seems like Izzy’s perfect idea of a man once she gets to know him, but of course, obstacles ensue. Her quirky, ditziness coupled with his straitlaced, rule-book persona make for a grumpy sunshine story.

This is a fun short romance with excellent banter. I loved both characters and their text interactions. Also loved the "forbidden romance". I did feel it too short and could use a bit more...

I feel like Lynn Painter loves to write her ditzy and clumsy female characters with no filters. She was definitely a character full of pure chaos and sometimes it was hard to read. I struggled to get through this one. I prefer Lynn's others works. I do like dual POV stories, but this one was just not for me.

Accidentally Amy was absolutely adorable! It was sweet, witty, charming and so full of warm fuzzies! I really enjoyed both of the MC's Isabella and Blake. They were both so cute and fun on their own and together they had this awesome chemistry. It was part best friend, part steamy romance and I loved every second! This book has an adorable meet cute, workplace romance, friends to more, forbidden romance and some cute cats thrown in for good measure. I highly recommend if you are looking for something light hearted, sweet and fun (with a little spice).

I did struggle a bit to want to read in general recently but it was not because I didn't thoroughly enjoy this book it was because of many other things going on. The light hearted happiness of this book kept me going though and the fact that it made me smile considering everything going on says a lot!

I like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me a chance at reading.

I know this story was originally free, and it was on KindleUnlimited. Yet the author said she edited this version, cleaned it up and gave more plot. I gotta say, since I never read the original, I rather liked this.

Accidentally Amy is a very much When Harry Met Sally / nod to those corporate mid 90's rom coms. You got the boss who isn't really an ass, run into a girl named Amy - but her name isn't really Amy, it's Izzy. Sparks ignite at the coffee shop, they exchange numbers, ready to meet up again... when she finds out he is her boss, and well, she lied. He had just got out of a serious relationship (close to marriage) and that fizzled due to her lying. So this sets him off a bit, takes it out on her a little. She feels there is an attraction, yet she keeps bumping into him at work, but god help her - they can't have a relationship due to him being her higher up.

Sooooo they decide to be friends. If he can't date Izzy, welp, he can be friends with Amy. So they text, they start to hang out, they make up rules, they pretty much get invested in one anothers lives.

If there is something Lynn Painter can do is write characters who feel real with situations that feel, well, real enough. That's what I liked about their relationship. It felt real and the supporting characters felt real too.

I gave it a star less because the problem was a little weak and it could be easily resolved, but we just love it when a man grovels because of a fuck up of his own account.

This cute, workplace rom-com has some great banter between the protagonists, Blake and Izzy, as well as some scorching chemistry. It begins with Izzy anxious to get to work for her first day and so she picks up a duplicate Starbucks order for someone named Amy. Except she literally bumps into Blake as she's leaving and spills the drink all over him. And then when she gets to work, realizes he's her new boss. Mayhem ensues. It's a fun ride, and a quick read. Is it anything special? Not really, But it is enjoyable anyway.

This is one time that making changes to a book--expanding and revising, really did some beautiful things for a story. My readers will love this!

4.0-5.0

This books was amazingly good. It kept me turning the pages and the pace was so fast that I felt like I desperately needed to keep turning pages. I burned through this book so quickly. The characters were so well thought out and saw so much of myself in Izzy. Also THE BANTER? Chefs kiss.

While I enjoyed this novel I found the dual POV messy and inconsistent. I know this was originally an indie pubbed novel without dual POV and I think that works better.