Review by Ronny


Accidentally Amy is pure Lynn Painter gold.
Favourite Quote:
Because what I’d learned while playing the world’s most ridiculous game was that the way she wrinkled her nose when she laughed made me… distracted. I’d found myself staring, watching her, just waiting for the charming little crinkle.
Like a fucking idiot.
Book Synopsis:
Isabella Shay is usually a very honest person. But when she’s running late for her first day at her dream job and the barista yells for “Amy” three times with no answer, she does the unthinkable.
Izzy takes that PSL.
It’s the exact drink she ordered and paid for, only way further ahead in the queue—and she’ll take whatever bad karma is coming for her; she’s desperate and very late. But when she turns around and runs directly into the most attractive man she’s ever seen, spilling the drink all over his made-for-GQ shirt and tie, she ends up having the ultimate meet-cute. Karma who? Sparks fly and things feel beyond promising, until he says to her: “See you tomorrow, Amy.”
Izzy reasons she can just straighten things out the next day, no biggie. 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 does not find her explanation funny at all. But day by day, an attraction simmers between them and they’ll have to find a way to work together without ripping each other’s heads—or clothes—off.
Review:
I’m not always the biggest fan of office workplace romances, but I thought if anyone could get me to love this trope, it would be Lynn. And I am happy to report she did. If you are new to Lynn’s books, then get ready for a rom-com that is funny, witty, and spicy. Lynn is known for her banter that just hits all the right spots, think Gilmore Girls type of banter. There are lots of pop culture references, and sometimes the banter is a bit goofy in the best possible way. Lynn’s books just make you feel happy.
This is a fast and easy read. This book is one of those rom-coms that you can just sit back and enjoy. There isn’t a lot of heaviness to this story, and what I mean by that is there is little to no angst and no real serious topics/issues are woven into the plot. It’s just a fun and light-hearted read, which was what I needed this weekend. The overall story is pretty typical for a rom-com. This plot has no real big surprises, which is not a bad thing in my eyes. Sometimes, you just need to sink into a book that you know you will enjoy without worrying about the direction the author might go.
What makes this story stand out is the banter and the characters that Lynn has created. All the secondary characters are a hoot and are people I would love to have in my life. They add just the right amount of charming chaos to the story to make you smile and laugh out loud. Izzy is a typical Lynn Painter heroine. She is smart, kind, and a ball of chaotic, fun energy. I really get Lorelai Gilmore vibes from her character, which I LOVED. When Izzy interacts with Blake, she just talks nonstop, and when she starts rambling, funny and embarrassing things come out of her mouth. It’s great. I enjoyed her character and connected with her right from the start. Blake is also a typical Lynn hero in the sense that he appears to be button-up and very reserved, but once you get to know him, you realize that he is this sweet, charming, and witty man. Blake’s character is the one who goes through the most growth in this story. He is very rigid in his beliefs, especially when it comes to lying, and he is unwilling to forgive someone if they lie, even if it’s a stupid, small lie. Blake has to learn that life isn’t always black and white and that sometimes you have to operate in that grey zone because life is complicated and messy.
The romance is purrfection. I loved and craved every moment between these two. Like Izzy, I was also swooning when I learned that Blake is a crazy cat man, and the lengths he goes to make sure his cats are taken care of just melted my heart. Everything just worked so well between Izzy and Blake. They have that instant chemistry that just hooks you in. There are some hurdles and challenges that they have to overcome in order to be together. Blake is Izzy’s boss, which means any romantic relationship between them is forbidden. There is also the fact that Blake is super angry with Izzy for lying to him and allowing him to believe her name is Amy. The workplace hurdle was the major challenge that they had to figure out, and I thought Lynn did a good job at working things out in a realistic manner. There is a decent amount of spice in this book, and gosh, that lusty attraction between these two is delicious. Overall, it was a fabulous love story.
Accidentally Amy was everything I hoped it would be, and it was a perfect pick-me-up read.
Thank you, Berkley Publishing Group, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.