I was absolutely delighted to see that Accidentally Amy was being more widely released and to receive an ARC. This book was cute and spicy and with signature Lynn Painter humour and on point references. It was the perfect read for a cozy afternoon and I loved seeing Izzy and Blake’s relationship develop. The other characters were so funny and the world felt so comfortable and lived in. Can’t wait to see what she writes next!

This was very cute! Workplace/boss romance, friends to lovers, a little spicy. If you love this authors previous work, you’ll love this one too!

Fun, sassy banter? Check. Characters I wanted to root for? Check. This story was as delightful as I had hoped, another romcom escape by an author I have come to count on for light spice, heavy romance, and great dialogue. Izzy and Blake had a fun dynamic, and the boss/employee angle was a nice change from the typical tropes. This will be included in the shelf of Lynn Painter titles we happily share with customers.

Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter was the perfect mix of fun and heart. It was a great story from beginning to end! Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

I admit to a bit of hero worship when it comes to Lynn Painter. Whether she's writing YA or adult rom-com, she shines in writing relatable, funny characters in alternatively cringy and endearing situations. I find that with adult books, I have a lower tolerance for stock steamy/female fantasy -- I roll my eyes at scenes devoted romance fans will certainly find swoonworthy. Accidentally Amy has a fair number of these, but again, I love Painter characters and I love the way she gets the meat of the relationships, whether it's the love relationship or the relationships characters have with friends and family. I can overlook my own hangups for that. In the end, the scenes I'll revisit when I think back on this book are all the best scenes: when characters stand up for themselves, when they compete in crazy games, when they care for each other in surprising ways.

Thanks to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for access to the ARC. Opinions stated here are my own, and I am not compensated for my review.

Ok I'm kind of so deeply obsessed with this!! Izzy and Blake's story is so so fun and they are both so severly down bad for each other, especially Blake! I could not get enough of their banter and seeing their texts to each other allowed us into their brains so much and I love them so so much!

I found Izzy to be super relatable and I loved her little chaotic energy and the bond with her cousins so much! Blake was such a swoony character and is now a top book bf for me now!

Izzy and Blake had a meet cute at a Starbucks and from there it just became such a sweet romance. They can’t date because Blake is her boss, so they become friends, but their attraction to each other doesn’t dissipate. I felt Izzy & Blake’s chemistry immediately, but it was fun to watch their relationship grow into friendship, and then into something more. I particularly enjoyed their flirting and banter! I laughed out loud reading this book so much! I loved the dynamic between the two and how it immediately felt like they had known each other for years and were comfortable with each other. “Accidentally Amy” was an easy and quick read, it had me smiling and giggling the whole time. It was adorable and quirky and I couldn’t put it down! I really enjoy Lynn Painter's writing style. Her characters are funny, and she has a way of portraying their charisma so easily through text. Thanks to Lynn Painter, Netgalley and Berkley for an e-arc in exchange for my thoughts. I look forward to what Lynn Painter writes next.

4.5 stars

If you haven't tried a Lynn Painter rom-com, then what are you doing with your life.

In all seriousness, this woman can write a fun and easy love story. Can they be a bit cheesy, absolutely, but that's what makes them fun and easy to read. This one was just that. A little cheesy, a lot of heart.

Isabella Shay is running late for her first day at a new job. When the line at Starbucks is taking too long, Izzy decides to pick up Amy's PSL - after all, they ordered the same drink and they both paid AND Amy has been called three times. Izzy doesn't have time to be the polite-to-a-fault person she normally is, so she grabs Amy's drink and turns to run SMACK into a tall, broad chested man named Blake. It's pretty much insta love, and Izzy is here for it. But the only problem is, Blake thinks her name is Amy. Thinking she'll never see this man again, she lets him believe that and heads on her way to her new job. However, as she's being introduced to the VP of the company she realizes it's none other than BLAKE! Yes, that Blake.

This book is full of sweet banter, flirting, and developing friendship/romance. I really enjoyed it. And if you like rom-com movies or other books by this author, you'll enjoy this one for sure!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Anything this woman writes I will read! I love Lynn so much! I am so glad she added extra words to this story it was good before but now is better! The connection, the banter! It’s amazing!🩷

This is a new to me Lynn Painter and much like everything else I've read from her I loved it.

Amy, or Izzy, makes a decision to snag a coffee meant for someone else and it triggers a chain of events that is hilarious, romantic and heartwarming.

The coffee leads to a meet cute that leads to sparks... but then Izzy's little white lie to get her coffee derails things. Mystery man Blake turns out to work with Izzy and have a real thing about lies, no matter how little, but their chemistry is hard to ignore.

The situation Painter creates forces them to move from enemies to friends to lovers (obvi). It's so fun for the reader along the way.

It's a fun read that'll make you laugh and warm your heart.

I loved the banter!! Slow burn was great too. The spice wasn’t quite to my taste—seemed like it could have been more, but the author pulled back from it at the last second. Like the book couldn’t decide if it wanted to be spicy or not.

This was a joy! As far as romcoms go, the CHEMISTRY and WIT stand above most. I love these two main characters, especially their banter. I enjoyed reading the text message back and forth, and I also appreciate that while their chemistry sizzles, they’re still vulnerable in their nerves to move from friendship to more. Also, the “physical challenge” had me laughing out loud… not what you’d think for those who haven’t read the book. Lynn Painter is hilarious, and this light read is perfect for a day on the beach or just a little means to escape for a while.

The characters were cute and the banter was fun. It was a bit repetitive and I feel like it needs to be edited.

Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter delivers a delightful office romance with a lot of charm, The story kicks off with Izzy Shay, in a hurry on her first day at a dream job, taking someone else's PSL at a coffee shop and immediately spilling it on a very handsome man—Blake Phillips, who turns out to be the senior VP at her new company. The initial mix-up is lighthearted, setting the tone for their instant, undeniable chemistry, but things get more complicated when Blake realizes she’s the same “Amy” he met at the coffee shop.

Character Dynamics
Blake’s backstory, with his recent engagement fallout and trust issues, makes him a grumpy but vulnerable character, which contrasts nicely with Izzy’s pushier, determined personality. Their “friends” dynamic quickly escalates, with both characters struggling to deny their feelings due to their professional relationship. Izzy’s persistent, almost overbearing nature speeds up Blake’s falling for her, which makes their quick romantic progression feel natural despite Blake’s initial reservations.

Plot Progression
The core plot revolves around their forbidden romance as employer and employee. After their initial meet-cute, Blake's discovery of Izzy’s real name and the coffee-stealing incident creates some tension.
The story heats up when Blake learns that due to organizational changes, Izzy's team will no longer report to him—freeing them to explore their relationship, but things go south when Blake finds out, too late, that her role is being eliminated in the restructuring, a decision he unknowingly signed off on.

Conflict and Resolution
This twist creates the major conflict in the book. True to form, Izzy reacts strongly, feeling hurt and betrayed when she learns about her job loss. Her hurt stems from a mix of professional and personal betrayal, which makes sense given the history they share at that point.
Fortunately, Blake doesn’t just apologize—he actively works to help her by sending out references to other companies, which results in several job offers for Izzy. This gesture shows his genuine care for her and sets the stage for their reconciliation.

Romantic Tension & Spice
The chemistry between Izzy and Blake is definitely one of the book’s highlights. The “insta-love” aspect works here, thanks to their fun banter and steamy moments. The attraction builds quickly, and the tension of whether they can or can’t be together adds to the overall fun of the story. The spice level is moderate and eventual relationship progression is satisfying.

Final Thoughts
Overall, Accidentally Amy is a charming, fast-paced rom-com that leans into its trope-heavy plot but makes it work with fun character dynamics and lighthearted humor. Izzy’s impulsiveness and Blake’s gruff exterior create an entertaining push-pull dynamic. Although the story is predictable at times, it’s still an enjoyable read for anyone who enjoys office romance with a dash of awkward meet-cutes. T

Rating: 4/5

Absolutely FILLED with playful banter, this low angst rom com gets the chemistry right. I loved how much texting and conversation there was between the characters, which made it easy to see all of the reasons they’re perfect together. There's not much that I didn't like about the story. I do wish that things didn't move quite so quickly, but that's really my only complaint. It's just the kind of lighthearted read that you can binge in one sitting, and it's got so many fun, fall vibes and swoony moments. 

I gave this four stars. I think if you enjoy a light read without wanting too much angst, this is for you. Don’t expect the storyline to blow you away, but the banter is cute and their relationship is fairly well developed (if you ignore the short timeline). There’s also a nice slow-burn element, and some sexy scenes.

Thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for the advanced reader copy of this romantic comedy.

I absolutely adored this book!! I kept trying to pace myself so the I wouldn't finish it too fast because I wanted to savor it. I love this author- anything she writes is gold, but this might be one of my favorites! I loved both main characters and really was rooting for them to be together. This book was everything I wanted- no notes!

Such a fun romance! Some parts were a little cringey and predictable but that's what made it so fun to read!

I already loved Accidentally Amy the two times I read Lynn Painter’s self-published versions, so I knew I would love the revised copy. Well, loved isn’t a strong enough word for it.

Featuring an additional 10k words, dual POVs, first person narrative, and more steamy banter, Accidentally Amy 2.0 is Painter at her best. Izzy and Blake are the romcom leads from every girlies’ dreams, and the cast of characters surrounding them flesh out their lives in perfect, hilarious joy. (Especially the three cats.)

Make sure to check out Accidentally Amy in print this January! Fans of Emily Henry, Ashley Poston, Ali Hazelwood, Abby Jimenez, Fallon Ballard, and Beth O’Leary will adore this latest adult romance from the incomparable romance Queen Lynn Painter.

Loved this one by Lynn Painter! I’m from Omaha so I loved all of the Omaha references. Such a great small town romance!

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Berkley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Accidentally Amy is a cute but very cringey workplace romcom about Izzy and her boss Blake. I liked that this book was fast paced and sometimes the banter was good. But this book was just so cringey.
Izzy calls Blake “Mr. Chest” to his face multiple times. Izzy makes terrible, odd jokes repeatedly. Cringey things just kept happening over and over again and it really pulled me out of the story.

Despite these issues, I did enjoy the romance. I feel like Izzy and Blake had a lot of chemistry, but Izzy’s cringiness and pick me attitude can be a bit much.