Author: Lynn Painter
Publisher: Berkley
Genre: Romance
Format: Kindle ARC
No. of Pages: 304
Date of Publication: January 14, 2025
My Rating: 4 Stars
IT STARTED WITH A CUP…
Isabella Shay is usually a very honest person.
But when she’s running late for her first day at a dream job and the barista yells for “Amy” 3x with no answer, she does the unthinkable.
Izzy takes that PSL.
It’s the exact drink she ordered and paid for, only waaaay further ahead in the line, so she mutters “I’m Amy” and grabs the cup.
But when she turns around and runs directly into the most attractive man she’s ever seen, spilling the drink all over his GQ shirt and tie, she ends up having the ultimate meet-cute. Sparks fly and things feel beyond promising until he says the words, “See you tomorrow, Amy.”
Uh, oh – she’ll definitely have to straighten him out the following day.
Only when she gets to her new office and meets the VP of her department, it is none other than Blake Phillips - the hottie from Starbucks. And the man might’ve been charming to “Amy,” but he is an arrogant grump to Izzy, an arrogant grump who dos not find her explanation funny at all.
MEET CUTE + GRUMPY/SUNSHINE + FRIENDS-TO-LOVERS = ACCIDENTALLY AMY
Isabella Shay is usually a very honest person.
But when she’s running late for her first day at a dream job and the barista yells for “Amy” 3x with no answer, she does the unthinkable.
Izzy takes that PSL.
It’s the exact drink she ordered and paid for, only waaaay further ahead in the line, so she mutters “I’m Amy” and grabs the cup.
But when she turns around and runs directly into the most attractive man she’s ever seen, spilling the drink all over his GQ shirt and tie, she ends up having the ultimate meet-cute. Sparks fly and things feel beyond promising until he says the words, “See you tomorrow, Amy.”
Uh, oh – she’ll definitely have to straighten him out the following day.
Only when she gets to her new office and meets the VP of her department, it is none other than Blake Phillips - the hottie from Starbucks. And the man might’ve been charming to “Amy,” but he is an arrogant grump to Izzy, an arrogant grump who dos not find her explanation funny at all.
MEET CUTE + GRUMPY/SUNSHINE + FRIENDS-TO-LOVERS = ACCIDENTALLY AMY
MY THOUGHTS:
Isabella Shay, oblivious to Amy’s identity, is patiently waiting for her pumpkin spice latte. After several unsuccessful calls to Amy, assuming she ordered the same drink, she impulsively declares, “Hey, I’m Amy,” and snatches the latte. However, her actions inadvertently attract Blake Phillips’s attention, setting the stage for an inevitable attraction.
While Blake might have dismissed “Amy,” the unexpected encounter with a cup of the same PSL could be their first meeting, potentially leading to a beautiful relationship. However, aside from their shared instant attraction, Blake discovers that they both work for the same company and adhere to a strict moral code. This fundamental difference creates an insurmountable obstacle for their potential romance.
In Lynn Painter’s humorous tale, readers are treated to witty banter, steamy moments, and the delightful presence of cats. The chemistry between the characters is undeniable, but the moral dilemma they face threatens to extinguish their budding romance. Despite my initial confusion about the significance of PSL, I found myself thoroughly enjoying Painter’s writing style and eagerly anticipate reading more of her works in the future.
Many thanks to Berkley and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Lynn Painter lives in Omaha, Nebraska, with her husband and pack of wild kids. She is a community columnist for the Omaha World-Herald, as well as a regular blogger for their parenting section. When she isn’t reading or writing, she can be found eating her feelings and shotgunning cans of Red Bull.
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