Loved this sweet romance by Lynn Painter! Izzy and Blake are adorable characters with perfect chemistry created by Painter.
My only regret is I wanted more! Izzy is a quirky, 'can't help but love' character that you will find yourself cheering for! Blake is a dreamboat who everyone hopes to bump into with their PSL! Great story, great trope.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author, Lynn Painter for an ARC copy of this book!

This one was a pretty average read for me. A meet-cute, set in a Starbucks where she steals someone's drink, so he thinks that's her real name. Except they work together and he find out very shortly after that it was indeed not her name. It was very cliche, rom com vibes and I wasn't mad at that, it's just a cute fluffy read. Some of the dialogue, however, was pretty cheesy. There was also a lot of text message dialogue in this book as well which in moderation can be fun, but this one was a little overboard.

There were still some super cute moments, but it's not a book I will pick up again and will probably forget about by next week if I am being completely honest.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers copy of Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter!

Cute-meet for sure!

Isabella Shay is starting to get worried. She’s at Starbucks, waiting for her pumpkin spice latte, but no one is calling her name. The barista keeps calling for Amy, who just so happens to have ordered the exact same drink. In a split-second decision, Isabella decides to take Amy’s order.

As she turns to leave, she bumps into a very attractive man, spilling her PSL all over him. They start talking, and a connection sparks. But then, Isabella realizes she’s now super late for her first day at work. She hurriedly says goodbye, and the stranger calls after her, “See you tomorrow, Amy.” Oh well—she’ll have to fix the mix-up later.

At work, she’s getting acquainted with her immediate boss when she’s led to the VP’s office. There, she’s introduced to Blake Phillips—none other than the guy from Starbucks. And he’s not too happy to find out her name isn’t actually Amy… or that she took someone else’s drink!

"Accidentally Amy" was such a fun read—exactly what I needed at the time. I ended up really liking both characters and rooting for them to make it work. Plus, the cover was absolutely beautiful!

Cliffhanger: No

4/5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided by Berkley via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was soo cute! I love Lynn Painter’s books for their witty banter, lack of drama, and swoony steam, and Accidentally Amy definitely had all of that and more! This is a light, quick read that will keep you smiling until the very end.

This was a fun romance! It was good to read about the history of it, because I was unfamiliar. Izzy and Blake are a fun couple and their chemistry, while not off the charts, is endearing and believable. I think this is a solid romance. Thank you NetGalley and Berkley for this ARC!

This was a quick and fun read! I really liked Izzy and Blake and thought they made a cute couple. I enjoyed all of their amusing text messages to each other and the fact that Blake was a cat dad! I didn't think there was too much to the plot, and there was no real conflict, which is why I didn't rate it any higher. It was cute, though!

Thank you, @netgalley and @berkleypub, for the #gifted e-arc!

✔️ Workplace
✔️ Opposites
✔️ Friends to Lovers
✔️ He's Her Boss

Accidentally Amy was a delight. The meet-cute was my least favorite part (coffee shop and he ends up being upset that she picked up someone else's drink bc that means she's a liar). Once we got past that point, the story sparkled.

The banter was top-notch: engaging and clever without being corny. So many lines made me giggle out loud.

I loved how perfectly compatible they were too. And I loved how much he liked her once he got to know her. He was totally smitten and had lots of he-fell-first vibes although technically they fell at the same time.

There wasn't much spice but it still read pretty steamy! How did she do that?? Magic??

Loved it, would read again. 5⭐️

Steam 🔥
Banter 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
Swoon 💕💕💕💕💕

Sooo - is this book going to change the world? No. But oh my gosh the BANTER! These two characters had me grinning at my kindle like a weirdo because their back-and-forth was just that good! Was the plot super obvious? Yeaaaahhh… but in that cozy way where you're like 'I know exactly where this train is heading and I am HERE FOR IT.' Did I stay up way too late reading it? Yes. Did I regret it? Absolutely not!

This was a quick and enjoyable read. It felt like watching a rom com of years past. I loved seeing the tropes play out. I would recommend this to friends who are looking for a fun, quick read.

I love all books by Lynn Painter, but this one hit me right in the chest, causing me to cry happy tears along the way and which I could be a character in this book. The meet-cute in the coffee shop is spot-on, both romantic and comical, and described in such a way that I felt like I was witnessing it first-hand rather than reading about it. The characters were so relatable that I wanted to be their friends and had a severe case of FOMO.
Mistaken identity at the workplace is a theme not often written about but has a home in rom coms as it leads to very embarrassing situations for the characters, but entertaining situations for the reader. I could read this book over again, but my TBR pile would probably collapse on top of me! A great read by a great author!

Short and sweet, coming in around 270 pages, this was the light and breezy read I needed after some heavier books. The spice was good (nothing too crazy) and the insta-lust didn’t drive me insane as it tends to. I enjoyed how they handled their workplace dilemma and cared about crossing lines. There is definitely the ability for a sequel based on the side characters - I also want to know if side characters Jason and Kylie are named after the Kelces because that’s all I could think about lol.

Thank you for the free book @berkleyromance @netgalley #berkleypartner #berkleybooks #berkleyinfluencer #berkleybookstagram !

Izzy is the low gal on the totem pole in the HR department at a corporation. Blake is the Administrative VP at this same corporation. They meet when Izzy accidentally spills the Starbucks drink she “stole” from a random named Amy all over Blake’s stark white business shirt. Instant chemistry. They trade numbers but because the world is cruel, not only are they boss/employee, but Blake does not tolerate lies and Izzy “lied” about being Amy for the coffee.

They can’t really leave well enough alone and go through a short enemies to friends situation before becoming actual friends - some of this involves Izzy’s even quirkier cousin Josh and some physical challenge games - and I enjoyed Blake being everything an executive VP normally isn’t.

Blake cares very much for his elderly cats and it’s extremely charming. Izzy has a cat named The Darkling and I love this part, I was horribly charmed by these fucking cats, I can’t even tell you — Cat Dads? this is your warning!

This book was a mixed bag for me, though, if I’m being honest. It was enjoyable and quick and very cute, but it just didn’t hit for me and I think I know why: it’s the pairing of really rich dude in random executive position at work and a really quirky, almost predictably so, younger woman who is also a subordinate at a corporate job. I’m just not feeling the really rich dude and really poor girl narrative in this economy.

Thank you to Berkley for the advanced reader copy. All thoughts are my own!

This book has been on my radar for a while and I was so excited to see that Lynn was planning a rewrite of this. I've only read one other Lynn Painter book so far (Happily Never After) and I really enjoyed it, so I'm chipping away at Lynn's backlist. Happy to say I enjoyed this one a ton!

This was such an easy and cute read with the perfect amount of sexual tension but also fluffy funny scenes. I laughed out loud a few times at the banter between Izzy and Blake, watching their relationship grow kept me engaged. I think this is a great palette cleanser if you're looking for a fun and silly read.

This was a rough read for me. What sounded like a fun meet cute ended up being very cringey and hard for me to get through. When I enjoy romances I feel they're just so quick and easy to get through. This one felt like such a chore for me. It did put a damper on my reading for a little while because of how much I struggled to get through it. It's such a shame because I really wanted to like this one. I just couldn't get into the writing. I did not like the way these characters would talk to each other. It read more like they were teenagers than adults. I also just didn't like the main male character. He wasn't that great to me and kind of came of as a jerk a good amount. Sad about this :(

*Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the free copy in exchange for my honest opinion.*

I think I need to give up and accept that Lynn Painter's adult romances are not for me. Her YA is fun, but her adult characters feel juvenile and childish in a way that's very off-putting. I couldn't finish this one, I barely made it through a few chapters before I had to call it quits.

Isabella is running late on her first day of her new job, so of course she stops to order a coffee to go. The line is long and she places her order and waits. The barista calls out “Amy” three times and no one claims the drink, which happens to be*exactly* what Isabella ordered, so she takes it. Karma instantly catches up to her because once she grabs the drink, she turns around to run into a big, muscular chest that she spills the drink all over. And now the guy who this chest belongs to is calling Isabella “Amy” but then is totally confused because she's later introduced to him as Isabella because he's the VP of her department at her new job.

This book read a little too YA for my liking, but it did have it's cute moments. I don't know about you, but I'd also be tempted to take a drink no one claimed if it was my exact order. I wouldn't though because I'm a huge believer in karma, but I'd sure give it some thought first! My favorite parts probably included all the back and forth with the texting and facetiming. There's some third act drama, but nothing super crazy. Overall it's a cute, fluffy story with a reminder for Star Wars fans that there's actual Renlo fanfic out in the world.

A big thank you to Berkeley Romance and the author for an advanced copy of this book's re-release. Opinions are my own.

THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU IF: You're in the mood for a fast paced story that's cute if you're looking for a light romcom to pass the time with.

Accidentally Amy was a pleasant read. It had some good moments and I did enjoy the story. The meet cute between Izzy and Blake was amusing. But when they discover how they are connected it becomes a game of high tension and will they, won't they. It was great seeing how Izzy and Blake built up their friendship. They couldn't help but gravitate towards the other and it was fascinating to see how it would all play out. It was very insta-love which I don't mind but this was real quick. Izzy and Blake balanced each other and they were somehow the perfect match. Overall a cute story.

I normally love a Lynn Painter book. But this one left a little to be desired. I felt like the cover looked so romantic and cute and intriguing! It all started with the cringey meet cute. The concept was cute enough but I felt like Izzy did a bad job and was immature about admitting blame when Blake finds out. I also just felt like they were not on the same maturity level the whole time which made it hard to buy into them pursuing a relationship. I do love a dual POV and I love Painter's writing. These just weren't my favorite characters and I wished Izzy had more growth or just wasn't as ditzy? So many of her other female leads are strong and independent and I much prefer that.
I will always look forward to her next book!

Thank you, @berkleypub and @berkleyromance, for an advanced digital copy of this book!

Accidentally Amy is a delightful, fun read. The chemistry between Izzy and Blake is infectious, and while they have their cringy moments, their banter makes them so lovable. I especially enjoyed how Blake tried to resist Izzy—he was annoyed by her coffee theft, yet couldn’t stop thinking about her and wanting to see her again.

Lynn Painter has a talent for making readers fall in love with both the characters and their developing romance. The witty dialogue is top-tier, and watching their friendship evolve into something more was heartwarming. Izzy, a lovable hot mess (Painter’s specialty), brings humor, spice, and chaos in equal measure. Blake’s genuine admiration for Izzy’s unpredictable mind is also a great touch.

The only downside was the ending, which felt a bit rushed, leaving me wanting more. Also, despite the cover’s spicy vibe, the book didn’t deliver on that front as much as I’d hoped. Still, the story’s charm, humor, and instant chemistry between the characters made it a very enjoyable read.

Overall, it’s a light, funny, and heartwarming romance perfect for fans of witty banter and feel-good love stories.