Accidentally Amy was so good. I loved Izzy and Blake’s connection and banter. The work storyline made me a little uncomfortable at points from an administrative standpoint? lol. But overall this was one of my favorites of the summer. Izzy is a strong, quirky heroine that I found extremely lovable. Blake was incredible likable also and despite obviously being a rich, successful dreamboat was also awkward and flawed in his quirky way. Highly recommend! Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-arc.

<b>1.5 ★</b>

what the hell was this 😂

let me start off with everything i <b>didn't</b> like about this book.

the story starts off with the fmc, izzy, at a starbucks, waiting for her coffee and she didn't want to be late to her first day of her new job, so when the barista calls for “amy” three times and no one gets the drink, izzy gets it! she's such a rebel am i right?! 🫥

she ends up running into the mmc's chest, which happens in almost every book at this point. anyways, that's how they met and he thought her name was amy, she didn't correct him. when he found out it wasn't, he was so upset about it?! it really wasn't that serious...

→ the fmc was giving <b><i>“i'M nOt LiKe OtHeR giRls”</i></b>

<i>“Now, don't be jealous of my strength, Blakey,” she said, dancing around like a boxer getting ready for a fight. “This isn't something everyone can do.”

“To be honest, I've never been a fan of the dough-dome pizza that they call calazone. I like my slices big, open, and melty. Just like my men.”

“Side note: Every time he called me Iz, a sex angel got its wings.”

“She grinned at me and said, ‘You couldn't stay away, could you? You just had to touch me.’”

“I was smiling again like a damn fool. You want me to text you before I sex you?” → mmc</i>

→ seriously got the ick multiple times throughout this book 😭😭 fmc reminded me of liz from bttm (she was annoying as well)

→ her literal nickname for the mmc was MR. CHEST. it was so cringe. your telling me there both almost 30 years old and they were texting like TEENAGERS. a solid 1/4 of the book is just chapters of them texting or calling.

→ the third act breakup was so bad 💀 lynn painter couldn't even do that right. it wasn't even his fault either

→ i also hated how the POV switched throughout the chapter, multiple times sometimes. one second it's izzy and the next were reading blake's POV for no reason.

→ THE SPICE. <b>lynn painter, stick to YA.</b> that was so poorly written i was internally screaming. the MC's were saying “you want me to sex you up?” 🤦🏻‍♀️

→ the office romance. he's her boss but that did not contribute AT ALL. the main point of the book for a while was that they could only be friends because he was her boss, and then out of no where he just was like “hey, if you want to be more than besties, lmk! 😉”

→ the “meet-cute”. IT WAS NOT. when she ran into him, she spilled coffee on his shirt and started looking at his chest. he asked why and she said she was looking for a THIRD NIPPLE. if i were him, i'm running as far as i can 🏃🏻‍♀️

the 1.5 stars is for the blake, he was a lil cute.

there was random and pointless scenes 😭 for example, why was josh (fmc's cousin) in the book? he didn't contribute at all. or the fact that blake had cats, it was just... well, useless.

i did enjoy some of this, it was a little interesting and i was excited to write my hate review. best part of my day 🤪

also, just to clear things up this is the NEW EDITION that is being released in 2025. on the app it doesn't let me go to the different editions and i'm too lazy to get on the website

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I GOT THE ARC!!!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Lynn Painters books and her writing. This book was SO cute and I absolutely devoured it! I was SO ecstatic when Berkley approved my request through NetGalley.

Izzy or (Starbucks Amy) and Blake (Chest) bump into each other at a Starbucks. Little did they know they would keep bumping into each other and basically try to resist their chemistry until they can’t. I love the witty back and forth banter between Izzy and Blake. It reminds me of Gilmore girls, which I enjoyed so much. The characters were made for each other which is one of my favorite tropes! I highly recommend this read! I have read some reviews that the main characters are immature and just ramble nonsense, but i thought it was fun and adorable how they communicated with one another.

One thing I didn’t like about this was Blake was written as a very ethical person with morals. He was very upset with Izzy for pretending her name was Amy at Starbucks, but later in the story Blake withholds information that affects her job and even refers to feeling guilty but was upset with her about taking someone’s drink at Starbucks in the beginning of the story to the point that he cold shouldered her. I thought it was silly and he could have at least heard her out.

Second, I feel like Izzy constantly referring to pizza was a little excessive. I get that she loved it but i feel like towards the end of the book it was becoming overkill. I like that her character was unique and not your typical female main character, but it was too much. These two things didnt bother me enough though to rated anything below a 5.

Overall, i really enjoyed this book and will buy it to keep on my bookshelf. The female lead is fun and different, and her male lead is your typical good looking mans man.

You can tell the author had a lot of fun writing this. It was written as if I’m having one of my many conversations with my closest friends and getting the tea on their love life. It was a quick, easy read and thoroughly enjoyed it!

First time reading a Lynn Painter book and wow!
This was a great book. The banter from the very beginning had me hooked! I love how the two characters had a misunderstanding at the beginning after all the banter and the MMC (Blake) just couldn’t get over it and the FMC (Isabella) was like oh okay forget this dude. Isabella is such a goofy funny character and Blake you would like would be a more serious character but he’s just as goofy. I loved how it was a dual pov so you understand both characters. There is a 3rd act break up that’s was well written and flows with the story. Over all this was such a good read and had me giggling the whole time.

5/5 stars for me! This is my second Lynn Painter book and I’ve very quickly fallen in love with her writing style. I loved the concept this book and found it very unique and unlike other romance books I’ve read. The banter in the book was fantastic and felt giddy for this couple throughout the entire book. Very fast paced and an overall great read!

I read the reviews on here before I started this book and wasn't expecting much. Well I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed this fun rom com story. Maybe it's because I didn't think I would even though I love Lynn Painter's other books. Either way I'm glad I read it. Even read it in less than 24 hours. Thanks NetGalley for the advanced copy. #AccidentallyAmy #NetGalley

In this updated and revamped version of Accidentally Amy, Izzy is waiting for a coffee on her first day of work. She’s already late and Amy isn’t coming to grab her order, which happens to be the same as Izzy’s. Izzy makes a snap decision to take Amy’s drink, only to result in meeting the man of her dreams in an unfortunate way a few moments later. Blake, Izzy’s dream man, later turns out to be her boss. He doesn’t appreciate her explanation and the two of them must find a way to work together despite their discomfort and obvious attraction.

I am a huge fan of Lynn Painter’s work and loved the original Accidentally Amy, so I was incredibly grateful to receive an early copy of this book! It has been changed to third person POV and quite a bit of material has been added to the original story. I rated the first version four stars because I loved it, but with these updates it’s without question a five star read for me. The banter is perfection, it’s light hearted and funny, and instills the perfect amount of tension and romance. This is one of my favorite meet cutes of all time as well. Basically, Lynn Painter can do no wrong and I’ll continue to read whatever she writes!

Thank you so much to Lynn Painter and Berkley Romance for the ARC and the opportunity to read and review this book.

This romance novel enchants with its heartfelt story and relatable characters, pulling readers into a whirlwind of love and emotion. The author's vivid descriptions and genuine dialogue make the romance feel authentic and deeply moving. With its perfect blend of passion and tenderness, this book is a delightful escape for any fan of love stories.

I will always enjoy a Lynn Painter book! Her writing is fast-paced and addicting. The perfect fluffy romance read for when you aren't looking for something too dense, but still want to get lost in the story. These characters didn't stand out to me much more than her others, but their story was still incredibly fun and they had incredible banter that had me giggling all the way through. I am so exited that I got the chance to read this early and I will definitely be recommending it to others once it comes out!!

Lynn Painter has gradually become one of my favorite Authors to read and this one takes the cake. I read it in one day and I thought it was incredible. I can't believe I have to wait until January to share this with my patrons!

↳ 2.5 stars 🌟

first of all thank u sm to netgalley and the publisher for gifting me this arc in exchange for an honest review ! <3

this is a adult romance by lynn painter .

this book was not bad, just boring. it took me (in my standards) an unsual time to read just because the story felt very flat. the same thing applied to the characters, who had literally no depth or backstory. i got the sense that the author was trying to convince me that they had a personality even tho i did not believe it. she was listing qualities any person could have which made the characters not unique at all. throughout the meet cute and developpement to the relationship, i was very infuriated over the fact that he was 'mad' at her for taking someone else's starbucks drink. im sorry but if i was in that exact same situation i would literally not care so why did he have to make a whole big deal out of it?? apparently its because his ex-wife gave him trust issues or whatever, but then that drama was never mentioned again after the first act 😭 lastly, their connection did not feel real? it was like the sole reason they were together was for you know what and looks ...

ok im being a bit of a hater so i will say that i liked the cats ? and the fmc was kind of funny sometimes, but nothing that mindblowing.
i seriously cant believe this is the same author that wrote better than the movies . i had heard that her adult books were very mid so this confirms it.

overall, i would probably not recommend this book, sadly, but this author does make very good ya romance books so go read those !! 😚

What a quick fun re release! I believe this was self published by the author and now it is being re released with edits and proofread! I think this book is perfect for those who want a quick and fun read in between heavy books. The banter is sure to make you smile and the chemistry between two characters is sizzling! I will say it is pretty fast paced so if you are more of the slow burn type, this might feel a little bit insta-love for you. Nonetheless i love lynn painter’s writing and she excels in character dialogue so this was such a FUN READ! i need someone like Blake to be utterly obsessed with me like he is with Izzy!

Tysm Netgalley and the publisher for providing me an early copy for an honest review!

This is the book that made me fall in love with Lynn Painter and I am so happy it's been picked up by the trad. pub. world!! It just gives you everything you look for in a rom com, it's cozy, sexy, and has great banter! This has quickly become a book that I reread every fall. It's fast paced, I love the couples chemistry, and it's hilarious above all else!

I am not a fan of insta love or meet cute, so this was a miss for me. Still, I had a great time reading it, it's never boring, and the pacing is quite good. The characters didn't do much for me, but shout out to the MMC.

Overall rating: 2.5/5 (rounded up)
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Pub Date Jan 14 2025

Thank you to the author, Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for giving me the chance to read an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I’ll forever and always be a Lynn Painter fan. I have loved this book since the first time I read it and had been thinking of doing a reread. So when I saw the arc available I took that as my sign.
Starbucks Amy and Mr. Chest are one big masterpiece. Giving butterflies and heart palpitations.
I think this is a great book to read if you’re wanting to dip your toe into the smut pool. It’s got everything you could want and need in a story. And if you haven’t read it yet you’re really missing out.

5 stars, easily

I absolutely loved this one! From the start, I loved Izzy (FMC). She's quirky, fun, awkward and relatable. The meet cute and accidentally Amy bit truly made me giggle throughout the story. Literally LOVED Blake. This truly had me rooting for them the entire time! I loved how the ending played out. Cute, funny and spicy bits! Great all around!!

I received this ARC to read/review from NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group. All of the statements above are my true opinions after fully reading this book.

"Don’t be scared, Iz. Just take a deep breath and let yourself fall." - Blake Phillips

Okay, hear me out. THIS HAS BEEN ONE OF THE FUNNIEST READS BEYOND MY IMAGINATION! I read this yesterday, and I still can't get over the giddiness I feel towards Izzy and Blake! WHAT THE GUACAMOLE! I totally regret nary reading Lynn Painter's books sooner. If I had known she was this brilliant at writing romance-comedy, I would've gobbled up all her books in a week. (Okay, maybe not in a week, but damn! I just can't express how much this book made me laugh.)

I'm not entirely sure if I can call this a "Fast-Paced Romance," but I'm going with it because of that one incident where Izzy and Blake inadvertently met. As a matter of fact, the initial meeting of these two protagonists was so trite that my first reaction was, "This'll be another hackneyed scenario from Korean dramas I've seen an umpteenth time." But, oh boy, was I wrong.

Everything—literally EVERYTHING—about Izzy and Blake's relationship was so organic, bizarre, funny, adorable, and just PURE MAGIC! I don't want to spoil too much, but I'm still going to share a tiny bit of their conversations because, damn, this book made me laugh out loud.

"Are you lost, baby girl?" - Blake Philipps

As an Asian with a conservative streak, this line had me in stitches for like 2 minutes. If you've seen that spicy Netflix movie where the main actor says this, you'll know why.

Anyway, another line that I love (WILL HOPEFULLY COAX YOU TO READ THIS, FINGERS CROSSED):

"I have pizza, McDonald’s, flowers, a six-pack, a gallon of chocolate ice cream, a bottle of wine, and a thousand apologies. If you’ll let me come in, I’ll give you all of it." - Blake Philipps

Ughh. Blake, oh Blake. Izzy is so lucky to have such a romantic, scrupulous, a weirdo in the best possible way, charming, and hot guy in the world of imagination. Blake is just... impeccable! And of course, as much as I'd love to keep mentioning Blake, Izzy is equally fantastic. Izzy is so bizarre, witty, hard-working, persistent, and really, really funny. Most of the time, the reason I kept laughing was because of how quickly she can retort, insert sarcasm, or turn a sad situation into something funny.

I also want to mention other lovable and supporting characters like Josh, Jason, Kylie, Chloe, and AJ, and of course, a special mention to their super adorable cats: The Darkling, Goodyear, and Hole. After all, Blake is really, really good at coming up with monikers for his cats. (Inserts evil sarcasm.)

I don’t mean to overstate this, but you really, really need to read this if you want to forget or temporarily escape your problems, depression, and just detox and relax. I'm 101% sure that Izzy will also make you laugh out loud.

A huge thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for giving me the opportunity to meet Izzy and Blake and laugh at their bizarre interactions.

✨𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄:
📌 FAST-PACED ROMANCE
📌 WEALTH GAP ROMANCE
📌 OFFICE ROMANCE
📌 FUNNY CHARACTERS
📌 OFF THE CHARTS CHEMISTRY
📌 SARCASTIC AND WITTY BANTER
📌 CAT LOVERS
📌 HOT & CHARMING MALE PROTAGONIST
📌 SUPER SPICY SCENES


🖥️ GOODREADS REVIEW: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6725463137

💻 BLOG REVIEW: https://kimthebookdragon.wordpress.com/2024/08/03/arc-review-accidentally-amy-by-lynn-painter/

Quick intro:
We follow Izzy and Blake from meet-cute to friends to lovers in this cozy fall-time rom-com romp.

Quick thoughts:
Welp, revisions and all, Accidentally Amy is still my favorite Lynn Painter adult contemporary Romance! For whatever reason, Izzy is just my favorite character Lynn has written. She is so off the wall, chaotic, funny, charming, and wonderfully fun. Blake loves that he never knows what’s going to come out of her mouth and I seriously love it too. And Blake is THE MAN. He’s successful, has two cats, has integrity, and is GONE for Izzy.

And again, as an Omaha native, the local references make this book such a fun ride. I can picture everything **perfectly.** I lived in a six-plex in my early twenties that felt similar to the four-plex Izzy lives in. So, it felt super nostalgic. And I still maintain that the billboard assholes game scene is one of the best things I have ever read - Lynn SHINES here with her writing of physical comedy.

Read if you like first person dual POV, hilarious banter, a lot of texting, strangers to friends to lovers, forbidden romance, nicknames, using last names, sizzling chemistry, MCs with cats, and books set in Omaha.

Thank you thank you thank you Berkley Romance for the free book in exchange for my honest thoughts. #berkley #berkleypartner #berkleybookstagram

Quick details:
Re-release of previously self-published book
PUB Date: January 14, 2025
🔥🔥🔥🔥Multiple open door scenes with explicit language throughout. HOWEVER, the scenes were not long and some were not overly descriptive and leaned toward fade-to-black. You could easily skip or skim if that’s your preference.

I really enjoyed this book!! I did download the audio for it and it was fantastic! Lynn Painter always delivers a fun and enjoyable read everytime! Banter is one of the most important aspects of a book and this delivered!