A sweet fall romance! I love romances with both POVs!! Witty, cute, fun... Lynn Painter can write a fun romance for sure!

4 stars
Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter is such a fun, feel-good read! The story kicks off with Izzy accidentally taking someone else’s coffee order, which leads to her meeting Blake. Their banter and chemistry are immediate, and you can’t help but love how their dynamic develops throughout the book.

Izzy is super relatable—quirky, sweet, and a little awkward in the best way. Blake is your classic grump who turns out to be way softer than he seems. Their accidental run-in quickly turns into something more, with plenty of swoon-worthy and laugh-out-loud moments along the way.

The side characters add to the fun, too, and the overall vibe of the book just makes you smile. It’s light, easy to read, and perfect for when you need something cute and heartwarming. If you love mistaken identity and grumpy/sunshine tropes, you’ll really enjoy this one!

Tropes:

Mistaken identity
Grumpy/sunshine
Workplace romance
Forced proximity

I'm going to be honest, one of the fastest I have ever read a book. It was everything I needed it to be and grabbed at your heart strings. It was sometimes predictable but still surprising and I loved it.

I really loved this book. I loved the banter between Mr. Chest and Starbucks Amy. I didn’t love how the inevitable third act breakup panned out but the act of redemption Blake played with trying to help Izzy get another job was really gold. Can’t wait to get my hands onto this hard copy to add to my Lynn Painter collection!

If you are in search of a fantastic romance novel that will have you laughing out loud, swooning, and thoroughly entertained from beginning to end, then "Accidentally Amy" is an absolute must-read! The characters are incredibly relatable and so darn endearing, drawing you into their world from the very first page. This heartwarming meet-cute romcom, skillfully crafted by the talented author Lynn Painter, is a true gem that will leave you with a warm and fuzzy feeling long after you've finished reading.

I really love Lynn Painter’s romcoms! I’m always looking forward to what she has in store for us next! This was the perfect meet cute mix up! Just perfect for the happy ending spicy stories we’re all after

Oh spicy goodness! Loved reading the updated and published version of this! It’s cleaned up nicely and such a fun short read!

I’m a fan of Lynn’s writing, overall. And I know this is an ARC, so final edits have possibly not occurred yet. I’ve also read this was a story that was sent out in bits and pieces and has been reworked into its current edition. Ok, I needed to get that out of the way first. It felt like it needed a whole read-through before publishing. I liked Blake and Izzy for each other. I thought Izzy was quirky, but fun and sweet. Blake clearly adores her. I enjoyed their banter and conversation. But that was sort of the whole story. The rest of their lives weren’t really fleshed out at all. I kept waiting for more backstory or personal depth. It was like an outline of a story, but the nitty gritty details weren’t included. There were some timeline and detail issues that definitely felt like it was a series of chapters loosely tossed together. Liked the concept, but the execution was a miss for me.
Overall 2.5 stars.

Re-read September 6,2024: just as good as the original if not better with Blake POVs!

I loved the quirky humor, the hilarious cousins abs brothers, and all the pining and swooning!

My only beef is I remember a date that involved pumpkins in the original story and it was cut from this one - unless my memory is off.

Lynn, why?! Regardless she’s the reigning queen of the rom com

This was a my first Lynn Painter book and it was adorable.
The only thing that irritated me was his character. He wouldn’t let things so and when he finally does he was perfect. He drove me crazy! I loved her though!

Thank you to @netgalley and @berkleypub for my copy of this book!

Let me start by saying, that I’ve read two other Lynn Painter books and have not enjoyed them much. This is my favorite Lynn Painter book I’ve read! (And yes, one of the ones I’ve read is in fact Better Than the Movies, and no, I do not agree with the hype, sorry. Just throwing that out there so we can hopefully still be friends 😬🤣)

I read this book SO fast. As in, I read it in less than a day. As a mom of three, I literally have never done that since I’ve had kids. So, this book is the most bingeable romcom ever and a quick read!

My favorite part of this book was the witty banter—it literally had me laughing out loud and was so clever and believable. Izzy and Blake’s connection was immediate and a little instalust-y, but I was here 👏🏻 for 👏🏻 it. I loved them, and was sad when for awhile there was a bit of enemies to lovers going on, but they switched to lovers pretty quickly.

My favorite thing about Lynn Painter’s books is that they’re all (well, assuming all, I’ve only read three) a love letter to Omaha, which is where I’m from. I adore all of these Easter eggs that only Nebraska natives would catch. And in this book, MY MIDDLE SCHOOL was mentioned by name! So crazy to see in a book!!

Some things I didn’t love: There’s a note from the author about how she never intended this to be a book at first, and it was originally written as chapters released to her newsletter readers. I will say that at times you can tell. In particular, the timeline of one event really threw me because it’s all messed up.

Also, this was kind of weird, but the amount of cursing was legitimately crazy over the top for no reason? I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned that in a review before, but it is noteworthy here because it was seriously—so much.

This book is the perfect romcom palette cleanser if you need a fun and light read. It has some spice, but keeps it pretty mild.

I love this book and I am so glad it was slightly revamped and published. It is the most fun meet cute with the Lynn Painter banter that we love. I can't believe this all just came from a newsletter! I love the grumpy/sunshine and of course the elevator scene! Wowza!

Thank you so much for the ARC! I had not read this novel before the re-release and am so happy I finally got to!! This was such a fun read! I loved every second and the meeting of the FL & ML was everyting <3 Also can I just say the frequent take-out ordering reminded me of Gilmore Girls and I thought that was such a cute little detail to think of as a reader :')

If you want a quick and fun cute story, this one is perfect!!

This was a fun Lynn Painter book that was entertaining and lighthearted. It was very easy to read and get through and a perfect book for a vacation or quick escape. The characters were very likable but there wasn’t as much depth as I usually prefer…don’t get me wrong, this had the enemies to lovers, coworker romance…all the loved tropes but it lacked the backstories I’ve grown to love from most of her other novels, especially the YA ones. A highly entertaining, fluff read with spice and everything nice. 3.5 stars.

absolutely adored this book!!! i’m a sucker for lynn painter’s writing, and her rom coms are always witty, funny, and heartwarming. the characters are so lovable - their relationship is so cute, their banter is fun to read, and their relationships with their families and pets add an additional level of depth and comfort to the story.

I would definitely recommend this book to all my besties looking for a lighthearted rom com🥰

I love Lynn Painter!! The banter between the characters was amazing and kept me turning pages. While cheesy and predictable, this is a great feel good read. Pick it up!

This is a fun and cute fast spicy read. It made me smile and laugh. The characters have great banter. It is cheesy but I thought it was fun. I recommend this light romance.

STARS
What a freaking delight!!

Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter was pure fun and joy from the very first chapter. I was giggling out loud at the hilarious meet cute of our two main characters, Mr. Chest (Blake) & Starbucks Amy (Izzy). Their banter was hilarious, and their chemistry was off the charts!

In the beginning I was slightly nervous that the entire premise was going to turn into one giant miscommunication, but Lynn did right by us all and eliminated that potential plot point right off the bat. The plot absolutely delivered, even if at times it was slightly cheesy (in all the right ways)!

Izzy is the most perfect messy FMC while Blake gives us the most delicious cinnamon bear of a MMC (once he finally lets himself fall). I loved the written text threads, the funny family cameos, the pumpkin spiced lattes, the weird cats and their various ailments (ha ha), and the overall FUN this book provided!

SPICE
There are several mildly spicy scenes in this one. None are overtly descriptive, but they are written to satisfy; Izzy and Blake’s connection is palpable.

HAPPY ENDING
I honestly didn’t know how Blake was going to redeem himself, but he pulled through in the end. These two definitely get a fun and spicy happy ending! Even the cats end up okay.

FINAL THOUGHTS
Accidentally Amy was originally released by Lynn as a “serial romcom for newsletter subscribers” before being compiled into a book, released in 2022. Lynn has shared that a few things really bothered her about the original, so it’s getting a re-release with additional content, dual POV, and is now in 1st person.

Whether you have read the first version or are hearing about this book for the first time, I know you will love it!

Accidentally Amy delivers all the swoony rom-com vibes you crave, complete with a stolen latte, a disastrous meet-cute, and an irresistible enemies-to-lovers slow burn.
Isabella Shay is relatable and endearing—an ambitious woman just trying to make it through her first day at her dream job when she steals a pumpkin spice latte (meant for “Amy”) to save herself from being late. Cue the charming chaos when she runs straight into Blake Phillips, a man so attractive he looks like he stepped out of a GQ spread, and promptly spills the stolen drink all over him. It's an awkward yet electric first encounter, and the sparks fly even higher when Izzy realizes Blake is not only hot, but also her new boss.
The tension between Blake and Izzy is sharp and witty, full of banter, missteps, and undeniable chemistry. Blake may come off as a grumpy VP, but there's more beneath his tough exterior, and watching their walls slowly come down makes for a delightful, slow-burn romance. The author excels at building the tension and making readers root for this unlikely pair to finally give in to their feelings.
While the premise is classic rom-com fun, the execution feels fresh, and the author adds an extra layer of heart to the story. Izzy’s honesty and Blake’s hidden vulnerability make for a relatable, sweet dynamic that balances out the flirty, laugh-out-loud moments.
If you love playful banter, office romance, and the thrill of a good misunderstanding, Accidentally Amy is the perfect rom-com treat. This is a fun, feel-good romance that will leave you with a smile!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

I love Lynn’s YA romances but this was not it for me. They are grown adults acting like love-sick teenagers and it was a bit too cringey for me, starting with the fact that Izzy’s pet name for Blake was Mr Chest. Also found it a bit ridiculous how mad Blake got with Izzy for taking someone else’s exact same order (that she paid for) at Starbucks because they never claimed it & her order was going to make her late for her first day at a new job (where Blake was her boss). It is not that serious.

May be worth noting that although this was an ARC, with an additional 10k words added to the original story, the author did preface at the beginning that all of the spelling should be correct. However, it definitely was not as there were multiple instances where Blake was spelled as BlOke nevermind additional incorrect words and improper spelling.

Thank you to NetGalley for giving the opportunity to read an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.