It was a cute read. It wasn't my favorite book by her, and it felt like the pacing was quick at times, but I'm also not a massive fan of the insta love trope. It felt like things were rushed throughout the book. I adored the forbidden romance vibes and the friends-to-lovers vibes.

I absolutely adored Accidentally Amy!

I loved the meet-cute between the two main characters. Fate brings them together when Izzy grabs coffee meant for Amy and ends up spilling it on a handsome stranger. And so begins a case of mistaken identity. The chemistry between Izzy and Blake is off the charts and begging to be explored....That is until they find out they work together 👀

I loved the premise of this story. Izzy is an absolute riot and I love her quirky personality. She has this magnetism about her and Blake didn't really stand a chance. I loved how Izzy brought Blake out of his shell. Their banter steals your heart from the first page and leaves you begging for more.

All in all, Accidentally Amy is an entertaining read that will leave you glued to the pages. This is just the cute, lighthearted read I was looking for.

I've generally been a fan of Lynn Painter's books, so I was excited to have the opportunity to review the ARC for this re-release. Sadly, this one doesn't quite hit the mark. The cover art is gorgeous, so kudos there! The *premise* of the story held so much promise, but was poorly executed. The MMC Blake seems almost too good and pure to be true (which I suppose he is). I found the FMC Izzy to be borderline obnoxious. There are inconsistencies in the timeline that were a huge distraction. It's light and fluffy, and if you are looking for pure goofy entertainment with zero substance or character growth, then go for it.

This was okay? It felt very hallmark cutesy and I think that works really well on screen but it just did not hit for me.

Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Sorry, but this book is definitely not for me. No book made me cringe before as much as this. It was too cute and too cringey at the same time I can’t describe it. I love Lynn’s books a lot but this one is definite no for me.

Book Title: Accidentally Amy
Author: Lynn Painter

I love how this book started out, the meet-cute. Isabella, "Izzy" is waiting for her pumpkin spice latte, but in a rush, she takes one meant for "Amy", a person who had her name called 3 times and didn't pick up her order. In her rush, she turns around and spills it on a sexy man, who she later finds out is leadership at her new job. They toe the line of getting to know each with the lines of HR policy.

What made this book great was Izzy. She is just so spunky and impulsive, which paired perfectly with the male lead's uptight character. Izzy gets into such shenanigans, that I felt entertained, and even secretly wished I could be her friend. Blake was a lot more bland, but that's kind of required, to balance out all her flavor, and to show the growth of him opening up.

This was a great romance! Not a five star, I'm going to remember this book for the rest of my life, read, but creative with enough unique moments that I'd happily recommend it to others.

3.5 stars ✰
⟶ this was such a cute romcom!

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izzy is late to her first day of work. but she needs coffee to get her through the day (me too girly.. me too😭) so she’s in line at starbucks waiting for her pumpkin spice latte. and it’s taking a while, so when the barista shouts a psl for amy 3 times with no answer, izzy takes it and tries to get the hell out of there in a rush to get to her new job. 🫡

except when she’s turning to walk out, she bumps into a solid chest and spills the coffee on him. he thinks her name is amy, and gets her number bc he found her cuteeee. she goes into work, only to find out the man she bumped into is her new boss. and he’s not too happy about her explanation as to why her name is not amy. but for some reason he finds himself drawn to her 🤭 (wonder why)

💌 ᴛʀᴏᴘᴇs 💌

➵ workplace romance
➵ meet cute
➵ dislike-to-friends-to-lovers
➵ romcom

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💗 what i enjoyed. I think izzy and blake were pretty likable, despite their occasional cringy moments. they were kinda cute together and i love how he tried to dislike her for taking someone else’s coffee but he still always found himself thinking about her and wanting to see her. SO CUTE. I don’t have much to say, I enjoyed the vibes more than the plot tbh. it was just a quick and easy read, and for that I enjoyed it!

🙁 what I disliked. i defo think better than the movies is literally one of the best books ever, which is why i was so shocked this one didn’t hit the same. I thought its bc it was an older book and lynn just hadn’t found her style yet. but this book was written after bttm so that doesn’t make sense. i think she’s just better at YA and this was not so that may be it!

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this was a quick and fun read, if you’re in the mood for something lighthearted and cutesy, and if the tropes I listed before are the kind you enjoy, definitely pick this up!

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing me this arc in exchange for an honest review!!

Have you ever been tempted to take a latte that wasn't yours at Starbucks? This was a really fun read that was fast paced and easy to follow. I enjoyed the concept and execution and understand why this book has been so popular. It really was a fun read. The characters were really fun on their own and their tension was great. I loved how they were constantly thrown together and got to know one another. There was obviously some miscommunication but not enough to annoy me. The side characters weren't a huge aspect of the story but I did enjoy them. Overall, just a really fun read!

This wasn't my favorite of her books. I normally love Lynn Painter, but the characters just felt rushed and flat. I personally am not a fan of insta love stories so that might just be me.

A rather cute and sweet story that felt like reading a Rom-com. I laughed out loud at several times and quite enjoyed Izzy and Blake developing their relationship.

I first read Accidentally Amy when Lynn Painter wrote it as a serial part of her newsletter and loved it. I can honestly say I love it even more now that it's being traditionally published. This is a fun love story with a meet cute that is so adorable. Izzy and Blake meet when she takes a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks that was made for a girl named Amy and then proceeds to spill it all over Blake. Sparks fly when they meet several times throughout the day. This story is just adorable and I loved every minute of it.

3.5 stars for this Accidentally Amy. This was an easy, fast paced romance with a compelling enough premise. I didn’t love the MC and found some stuff too cringey for my tastes, but not bad!

Thank you, Netgalley, the author, and Berkley Publishing for the gifted e-book! ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

Read this book if you like: Dual pov, grumpy sunshine, coworkers

Oh, how I wish I liked this one. The interesting thing about this book is it was a serial. It's been redone and is being released in January. It just didn't live up to previous books I have read by Lynn. The chemistry wasn't there.

Cheesy and cute but I ate it up! There was a few moments that I did actually laugh out loud. But if you don’t vibe with cheesy romances, this is not for you!

This was an enjoyable read. The characters were handled with a lot of humor. The end was a little too much drama, but nothing horrible. I will definitely look for other books by this author.

A sweet meet-cute story with all the usual tropes. A bit more on Blake’s backstory with his fiancé would have been interesting. Getting so worked up about Izzy taking someone else’s drink seemed exaggerated. What if Amy had ordered a drink for a colleague, then all the cups would be for “Amy.”

I love Starbucks but did not see the need for an ongoing commercial about Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) throughout the novel. Also, I couldn’t see Blake breaking the rules to date Izzy knowing that the new restructuring of staff hierarchy was still being revamped. It was fine for him to do something quite questionable, like date a subordinate, but very wrong for Izzy to grab someone else’s drink?

This is my first Lynn Painter and it will not be my last. This was so cute. I think it was a charming story of two people finding their person. I will say there were 3 roadblocks in this, and at times it felt like a lot, but also life is messy, so I'm ok with this romance being a little messy. I enjoyed it!

Thanks to Berkley Publishing Group and Netgalley for the ARC!

Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter is a delightful romp that perfectly captures the chaos of life and love. The story follows Isabella Shay, who, in a moment of desperation on her first day at her dream job, does the unthinkable and takes a drink meant for someone else. This seemingly small act leads to a meet-cute with Blake Phillips, the most attractive man she’s ever encountered—only to discover he’s also her new boss!

Lynn Painter has a remarkable talent for creating relatable, humorous characters navigating cringe-worthy yet endearing situations. I found myself rooting for Izzy as she juggles the fallout of her impulsive decision while trying to win over the grumpy, charming Blake. The chemistry between them sizzles as they clash in the office, and I loved watching their relationship evolve from antagonism to undeniable attraction.

Painter masterfully captures the intricacies of relationships, not just romantic ones but also those with friends and family. Each character is well-developed and contributes to the story’s heart, making it easy to overlook any stock romantic tropes. The moments that stood out to me were when characters stood up for themselves and when their connections deepened in unexpected ways.

This book is a perfect blend of humor, charm, and romance that will leave you smiling. Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.

This book was absolutely delightful! The first chapter had me laughing out loud at Blake and Izzy's meet-cute. The two of them were adorable and swoon-worthy, with perfect chemistry and banter. Some of my favorite rom-com elements are text conversations, workplace romances and first person, dual point of view, and this book had all of them! Blake was the perfect MMC, a cat-loving VP with a heart of gold who fell head over heels for Izzy. And she was a junk-food loving mess, who also happened to be extremely smart and talented. They fit so well together, and are in the running for my favorite fictional couple. There was a conflict about 2/3 of the way through the book, and my only complaint is that it was resolved too quickly. I enjoy angst and like to see a little more drama in my books. But, despite that, I've given this book 5 stars because it was so wonderful and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a sweet, funny romance.

So stinking cute! Was it cringy & a little annoying at times? Yes. Did I care? Nope. Knowing that this was written chapter by chapter for her email subscribers then turned into a book, gah I needed to get my hands on this asap! So cute.

This was adorable & too funny! Tropes include: instalove, workplace romance, lots of texts, quirky girl. All things I really like even tho I know most hate instalove. The title of the book ties in perfectly & it’s so cute! I felt like the story kind of resolved too quickly for my liking (I needed a tad bit more groveling from the mmc) but overall a super fast read from an author I love!
1/5🔥