Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter is an absolute gem for fans of romantic comedies. This delightful novel offers a perfect mix of humor, charm, and heartwarming moments that will keep you hooked from beginning to end.

The story begins with Isabella Shay, who, in a desperate rush on her first day at her dream job, mistakenly takes a pumpkin spice latte meant for someone named Amy. This small act of deception leads to a hilariously awkward encounter with Blake Phillips, a strikingly handsome man she accidentally spills the drink on. Their meet-cute is both chaotic and endearing, setting the stage for a romance filled with witty banter and unexpected twists.

Lynn brilliantly captures the chemistry between Izzy and Blake, transforming their initial tension into a slow-burning attraction that feels both genuine and captivating. The workplace dynamic adds an extra layer of intrigue as Izzy discovers that Blake is not just any attractive stranger, but the VP of her department. His grumpy demeanor towards her as Izzy, in contrast to his charm towards "Amy," creates a compelling push-pull dynamic that keeps readers engaged.

Lynn Painter's writing is sharp and engaging, bringing the characters to life with vivid detail and humor. The dialogue is snappy, and the situations are laugh-out-loud funny, yet the story also has moments of heartfelt emotion that add depth to the romance. Izzy's journey from an accidental fib to navigating her feelings for Blake is both relatable and entertaining.

Accidentally Amy is a wonderfully crafted rom-com that hits all the right notes. With its well-developed characters, hilarious situations, and a romance that sizzles, this book is a must-read for anyone looking for a feel-good story that will leave you smiling long after you turn the last page. Lynn Painter has delivered a delightful read that perfectly balances humor and heart, making it a standout for all romance fans.

Okay first of all, I am surprised at all of the negative reviews on this book! This is one of my favourite Lynn Painter books for sure (don't think she can top Better Than the Movies though). A good fluffy romance, super easy to read and had me absolutely laughing my head off.

I mean sure, the characters had zero personality, no depth to them, and no defining character traits except that Blake has brothers and Izzy loves pizza. There was also no plot, BUT did I absolutely devour this book anyways? 1000%! I seriously could not put it down. Sometimes you just need a quick, happy romance that you don't need to think to read. The banter was so good, and the dialogue was so funny I was actually cackling out loud. I also really liked the spice level, not too much, not too little.

Solid 3 star book for me, it was good but not spectacular. It was just missing the depth and emotional damage for it to be a higher rating.

This was a cute east rom com that I love reading. The banter in this book was top tier, I found myself smiling and laughing so much while I was reading. The only problem that I found in this book was the cringe moments but other than that I totally enjoyed reading.

It was a cute story and it was funny at some moment but I found the dialogue really cringe for most of the book. I didn't particularly like the characters, but I just think it's just because I didn't connect/see myself in them. Also can we talk about the cover, because it is so cute!

Lynn Painter is the GOAT of heartfelt yet quirky romcoms and Accidentally Amy DELIVERS on some of her most swoony and laugh out loud moments. This meet cute is one for the ages and "Amy"/Isabella and Blake are my ride or die. Its parts workplace romance, parts grumpy/sunshine and ultimately best friends to lovers and I could not get enough of it. It's spicy and heart felt and will give you all the warm gooey feelings plus loads of laughter and FIRE banter.

3.5 stars ⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley, Lynn Painter, and the publishers for providing me with the e-ARC!

This was my first Lynn Painter read, and definitely not my last!

Accidentally Amy was the perfect quick and easy romance read. The FMC was super cringey, I was laughing out loud, but I kind of loved it. The banter and tension between the main characters was great. As a fellow cat lover I absolutely loved the focus on their furry friends.

Overall this was just a fun and enjoyable read!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for providing this book, with my honest review below.

How does Accidentally Amy manage to be the cutest rom com? It 100% was one of the books I’d recommend to my lighter romance loving friends, hitting the perfect balance of sweet and steamy with plenty of humor to keep things from getting too basic.

From the jump the concept is great, with Izzy pretending to be a mysterious pumpkin latte loving Amy in her haste to get her coffee and get to her first day of work at her dream job. Naturally she bumps (BUMPS) into Blake and has an adorable meet cute, until she meets Blake at work as her new boss. And it’s important to note he has serious trust issues and sees their meet cute as proof that she’s a big liar.

What follows isn’t to be expected but is adorable. What takes this book into stellar waters are the great supporting characters and the humor they bring to the story as well. I had so much fun reading this and recommend this to anyone who likes funny romances!

Accidentally Amy was so fun and had me in hysterics right off the bat!
I loved the banter from start to finish, their relationship, the characters and of course the cats!
The heat in this book really took me for surprise as I was more expecting a closed door but this office romance was HOT!
This was my first book by Lynn Painter and added Mr Wrong Number to my christmas wish list.

Even my daily anxiety meds cannot totally assuage the constant pit in my stomach full of fear of doing something wrong, it’s just a part of who I am. I am learning to live with it and that part of me totally vibed with Lynn Painter’s FMC, Izzy, who is so terrified of being late for her first day of work that she grabs an unclaimed PSL that was her same order just for try to get out the door to make it to work on time. Painter’s writing is comical and lighthearted enough that the part of me that cringes at unease was able to read on to root for Izzy, whose true identity is sussed out by that handsome man at Starbucks. Blake just happens to be her no-nonsense VP at the new job where there are definite rules against commingling. Call it fate or kismet, but some force keeps drawing them together, challenging both of their strong need to keep boundaries and follow all regulations laid out for them. Accidentally Amy was an beautifully endearing read about taking on the surprises that come our way in life and embracing the universes’s plan for us.

Review is on Goodreads and will be posted on instagram closer to publication date and on Amazon when published!

Ok if you were to tell me that Accidentally Amy is actually meta-commentary on the romance industry as a whole I would totally give this book 5 stars and it would be an all-time favorite. Like, the writing here is so over-indulgent, so corny, so "we have no problems we just fall in love" that to me it honestly goes past being annoying into something actually enjoyable.

The "conflict" of this book with the fake name gets resolved in the first like 40 pages and then the rest of the time it's just two annoying people in love. And the FMC Izzy was so "yeah I'm quirky I only eat fast food and pizza" that I actually almost found it endearing? Like yeah wouldn't it be great if we could all be our annoying unhealthy selves and the person we are with finds it inextricably hot like yeah what a dream.

I think this book takes a lot of wish fulfillment you get in romance and just multiples it by 50.
Make a mistake in front of your boss's boss? BOOM doesn't matter he's insta in love with you.
Car broken down? BOOM your man is a mechanic as a hobby.
Want a man with emotional depth? BOOM he has two cats and had a good relationship with his deceased mom.

I can't help but say I was a wee bit charmed by the banter and the absurdity and the awkward and the wish fulfillment and like I said if Lynn Painter did an interview right now that said this was a parody of a romance novel I'd literally add this to my favorites list but alas it was in earnest.

This book was absolutely amazing. This was actually my very first book by this author, and I was very pleasantly surprised! It was so cute!

Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter is a rom-com that begins with a serendipitous coffee mix up and evolves into a charming story of unexpected romance. Isabella Shay, in a rush on her first day at a new job, takes a pumpkin spice latte meant for Amy, only to spill it on the impeccably dressed Blake Phillips, leading to a hilariously awkward and flirtatious encounter. When she discovers Blake is her new VP, the office dynamic gets complicated as initial misunderstandings give way to undeniable chemistry. The author’s engaging writing, witty dialogue, and relatable characters make this book a heartwarming and entertaining read!

lynn painter never disappoints. another banger after better than the movies!

thankyou netgalley for the arc. all opinions are my own!

Accidentally Amy is as delightful as it sounds! The chemistry between the main characters is electric, and their relationship unfolds with engaging dialogues that are both fun and witty. The secondary characters add extra flair, bringing humor and heart to the story. This book is a joy from start to finish, with a perfect blend of romance and laughter that will keep you hooked.

I feel like I should mention I’m a Lynn Painter fan. Her romcoms are always super easy to read and leave you feeling good.

However, Accidentally Amy was not my favorite by her. Don’t get me wrong the book started out promising but then we got to the last 35% of the book and it started going downhill from there. For me, Accidentally Amy didn’t have much in terms of a plot and our two lead characters didn’t have much personality for me to relate to them. The sole reason I’m giving this book a 3 out of 5 stars is for the Sky-lift scene. That had me smiling and giggling. I immediately thought to myself there’s the Lynn Painter I know and love.

Overall, If you are just starting off with Lynn Painters books don’t start here. Pick up Just Like the Movies or Happily Never After. But if you are a Lynn Painter fan I say still give this book a chance.

Thank you so much to NetGalley & Berkley Publishing for allowing me to read and review this book in exchange for my honest review!

I never got around to reading the original version of Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter, but the pure joy that this new version of the book brought me is absolutely insane. This book feels like a true, classic romcom and I couldn't love it more. Lynn has a way of captivating her audience. I laugh and swoon like no other when reading Lynn's books. I'm obsessed!!!

Thank you so so much to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for the arc! i loved having the opportunity to read and review this one <3

This is the second book I’ve read by Lynn Painter and I enjoyed it as a quick read. I liked the banter and actually found myself smiling like a goof or laughing at my screen a few times.

It’s contemporary M/F and it all starts when the FMC, in a hurry at Starbucks, pretends to be Amy to take the same coffee she ordered.
Anyways it’s not perfect and sometimes feels a little too manic dream girl but Lynn Painter does dialogue so well.

I thought this plot was going to be expected but a couple chapters in I was surprised. A funny quick read.

I first read this over a year and a half ago, and I was pleased to see that the story is being rereleased with bonus content. This is a fun, lighthearted read, as I’d expect from Lynn Painter.

The main character, Izzy, is running late for her first day of work. When someone named “Amy” fails to claim her coffee, Izzy takes it and then crashes right into a man, spilling coffee on it. Izzy’s one bad choice spirals, and of course the man happens to work in her new office and believes her name is Amy. Overall, it's a solid romcom.

Lynn Painter continues to write beautiful, relatable and humorous stories! I’m not usually one for workplace romances but the chemistry between the characters definitely pulled me in. I cannot wait to recommend this to our readers!

Thanks NetGalley and Berkley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review!

I loved this book! It had me laughing out loud and feeling so curious about what the characters would come up with in any place they visited. Their adventures and interactions were both amusing and engaging, keeping me hooked from start to finish.

I adored how they met and how their relationship developed over time. The progression from friends to lovers was beautifully written and felt incredibly natural. Their chemistry was undeniable, and I found myself rooting for them with every turn of the page.

The story made me feel like I was 20-something again, when everything still seemed so simple. The nostalgia and the relatable moments brought back memories of a time when life was less complicated and more spontaneous.

For me, this was a perfect friends-to-lovers, workplace romance. The blend of humor, romance, and heartfelt moments created a delightful and memorable read.