I absolutely adored this sweet, funny, sassy, delightful romantic story. I had a smile on my face the entire read. It was face paced, full of quick banter, 30 year old characters, no major drama, and most of all a lovely storyline of Prince Charming and Happily Ever Afters……..no better way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

You can’t help but fall in love with Gracie Cooper. She’s sweet and wants her fairly tale life she’s always dreamed about. But real life has a way of complicating things. When she, Lady, meets the anonymous Sir on an online dating app, complication goes up ten folds. While her business isn’t in the best shape, Sebastian Andrews swoops in to get her to sell her business. Their banter is sassy but there is a connection. Sebastian grows on Gracie but she has Sir. But she really has neither of them. Maybe it’s time for the Princess to go after her Prince Charming!

I will tell you beside Gracie and Sebastian, I loved all the secondary characters. They added the family and friend connection that just dazzled the storyline. If you want to smile and swoon and just feel absolutely giddy, To Sir, With Love is a book you should read. A perfectly happily ever after for contemporary romance lovers.

I just want to say that this was the book that got me out of my reading slump, at least for temporarily. The book lured me in with great story line and good writing. I missed sleep, because I couldn't put the book down, but it was worth it.

To Sir, With Love is sweet, happy and charming romance novel with great characters and story line. This is a perfect book to read in a beach. It leaves you with a warm feeling about true love and how you can find it when you least expect it. To Sir, With Love is almost like a fairy tale for adults. The story line is great and the story moves forward smoothly without much drama.

Gracie is in her mid-thirties and has set her dreams aside to keep her fathers dream alive. She flirts with the Sir, but they've never met, since all the flirting happens through the dating app. At the same time Gracie meets obstacles at the business side and every day it keeps getting harder to keep the business alive.

I really liked this book, it left me happy feelings. There was almost not drama at all. I liked Gracie, how she seemed to believe that she knows when she meets "the one".

Over all, this was a good read with great story line and likable characters!

I love Lauren Layne's light writing and To Sir with Love was no different, she created a cute and sighing plot with fun characters and a mega romantic and dreamy protagonist.

Gracie left her dream of going to art school and took over her family's Champagne shop after her father's death. She struggles a lot to keep everything in the best shape but has noticed that things have not been going as she expected. Her brother is still distant and her sister is going through some little problems with her husband and none of them imagine that she needs help, since she hides everything that is happening with the store.

Her love life is not the best either and entering a dating app, she meets a man who seems to be her dream come true at least virtually and begins to open her heart to him in exchange for messages that leave her more and more sure he's the perfect guy for her. But life is not so simple and she ends up having to face new conflicting feelings about the store, her family and her love life.

The secondary characters are the icing on the cake in the plot and the exchange of emails between the protagonists that opens each chapter gives us the right amount of tension to prepare us for what lies ahead. Between tours of New York, cooking class and family lunches, Gracie will need all the strength she has to find out what she really wants in life and fight for her dreams and for her dream man.

I loved the story's inspiration so much and Lauren Layne made me glued to the book for hours, devouring each page to find out how it would all end up and also created such a cute ending that I went back to read it again and again four times. I would love for this cute love story to turn into a movie.

Just what I needed. I loved Gracie. She was a mart and sassy heroine. And Sabastian, was exactly what I want in a hero. He was so loveable. I loved all the chemistry between these two, Hot even when they were on opposite sides of the table. It was fun and sweet. It even made me cry a few times. It ended on the perfect note and is the perfect summer read

To Sir, With Love had shades of the rom com You've Got Mail, but it was a charming and sweet story all its own.

Gracie has been working to keep her family's NYC champagne shop running since her father passed away. Sebastian is trying to buy out her lease and, despite her initial attraction, she sees him as the enemy. Little does she know he is the guy she's been chatting with on a dating app.

I loved the way Gracie and Sebastian began to open up to each other as they grew closer. They had a spark between them from their first meeting as well as while chatting via the app. Even though I knew they'd have an HEA, I still could not put the book down as I wanted to see what happened next.

As with all her books I've read, Lauren Layne has written some fantastic secondary characters too. I would love to see some of their stories in the future!

My only wish is that we had some chapters or scenes from Sebastian's POV. He was a great character and I would have loved to get inside his head.

This book is super cute! I loved the premise and how it all played out. The family and friend connections were all unique and developed. The main character is a middle child who is keeping the family NYC champagne shop running after their dad’s death. She’s got an active dream life, text only love interest, and offer to close her shop. What should she do - choose life, love, dreams or duty?

Thank you to @netgalley and Gallery Books for providing me an advanced reader’s copy!

Gracie is the one in the family to take over the Champagne shop after her Dad passes away. It is easier for her to give up her dream of being an artist than her siblings to give up their lives. Gracie connects with an unknown "Sir" on a blind dating app where the couples get to know each other by messages before they see each other. As Gracie is trying to bring new things to the shop to bring in more income, she is being approached by Sebastian Andrews to buy her out.

This is a cute story with great characters. The author keeps you guessing on what Gracie will decide to do with her future. Another great story by Lauren Layne.

Middle child Gracie took over the family business when her father died, even though it wasn't her dream. She's able to sell her art at the wine and gift shop in NYC, but it's difficult for the business to compete with internet sales. Yet when developer Sebastian offers to buy out her lease, she's determined to keep her parents' dream alive. No matter how much she's attracted to Sebastian.

The more she gets to know him, the more he feels like the perfect man for her. Except that he's already got a girlfriend. As does the internet friend she's been texting for several weeks. Two men, either of whom could be her Mr. Right if he were available. Should she hold out hope, or look for love elsewhere?

The characters and the breezy writing style make this book. The plot is fairly predictable, and the obstacles a bit contrived. Sebastian seems inexplicably secretive. But it's wonderful to see Gracie grow into her potential, to reclaim her own dreams. This chick lit is definitely worth the read.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

This was a hard book to review since to be honest there were not really many if any surprises. If you have seen "You Got Mail" you have the basic framework of this story. That fact really does little to reduce the entertainment value of this since Gracie and Sebastian made a couple who had to work hard to achieve a friendship much less anything more. There were some serious laugh-out-loud moments that add to the enjoyment but nothing so outstanding I would give it 5 Stars but there is one more thang. I have not mentioned anything about price in a review more than 2-3 times in 23 years of writing them but this has to be mentioned since you have a rom-com book less than 300 pages and charging $12 for the e-book? Sorry, that is way out of the ballpark. I really did enjoy it, it put a smile on my face but if I had to pay $12 to get it I would most likely find it at the library and buy 2 really good books for that $12 . 4 Stars for entertainment value

OMG! I loved this book so much! It was so good and everything I love about Contemporary Romance. The tension between the main characters was off the charts and had me swooning from the chemistry between them and the meet-cutes that brought all the feels to the emotion-filled happy ending. This book was over way to soon for me, I wanted more, more, more.

Lauren Layne has delivered the perfect romance that we are all in need of. Her words are freshly addicting. The storyline was original and so charming. The characters were amazing…Not only the main couple, but also the secondary characters and I just couldn’t get enough. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself staying up late to get a little more of this charming story. Get it now!

The description of this book compares it to You've Got Mail. I was hoping that it would be as fun and cute and that I would love it as much as that movie. And it was! This book is adorable and sweet, and I really enjoyed it!

Gracie Cooper is working hard to keep her late father's champagne store afloat, but things are not looking good. However, no matter how bad business is, she knows that she will NEVER sell the business to Sebastian Andrews, the rude businessman who only wants to turn her family's beloved store into another high rise apartment building. Gracie finds solace from the stress of real life by chatting with Sir, a mystery man in an online dating app, never guessing that she has already met him in real life.

The plot is very similar to You've Got Mail, which is similar to The Shop Around the Corner and other stories, so there are not really any surprises here. It is a super cute romantic comedy though, filled with likeable characters and a lot of charm. The online interactions between Sir and Gracie were witty and fun, and the real life interactions between Sebastian and Gracie were equally as enjoyable. The reader has the advantage of knowing what the characters don't- that the online people are the same as the real life people, and it makes for a fun read waiting for the moment when the characters finally figure it out!

Like the You've Got Mail movie, this romance is clean and PG rated. It is sweet and fun and requires very little mental energy. Perfect summer beach read!

4.5 bubbly stars for this beaut!

I think this book might have surpassed Walk of Shame. And WoS is one of my favorite books.
To Sir, with Love has every trope I’m looking for in a rom-com: enemies-to-lovers, slow burn, interesting heroine and hero, witty dialogues, and supportive secondary characters.
This romance was perfect from beginning to end. I needed this: a romance with no smut (safe book here), and more banter and romanticism. The “can't stop laughing, can't stop swooning” kind of story. The element of texting through a dating app (so 21st century) was so well done and not boring to follow and not overwhelming. But I enjoyed more the real-life MC! Their banters were hilarious with the perfect amount of flirting.
But let's talk about the FC because that woman was the dreamiest character ever for me.
I've read an early Goodreads review and I remember reading that Gracie was some sort of Amy Adams in the movie Enchanted. And she really was. So passionate, driven, adorable, lover of fairy tales, with sometimes no filters and the optimism every human would like to possess.
Then there’s Sebastian. He is a tad mysterious (probably because we only have Gracie’s POV), a workaholic, has a heart of gold and the reader falls in love with him easily.
My favorite parts were undoubtedly their meet cute and the epilogue, I’m going to be gushing about it for eternity.
If you need a rom-com with enemies-to-lovers, low on drama, You Got Mail vibes, this one's for you

The generally cheerful Gracie puts aside her art dreams after her father dies months after a cancer diagnosis. She is determined to takeover his Midtown Manhattan champagne shop. Unfortunately there is a giant corporation headed by Grant which is offering a buyout. Grace ends up connecting with “sir” on a dating app and doesn’t realize that she knows him in real life.
This is a romantic comedy with elements of You’ve Got Mail. I liked both Grace and Grant and was rooting for them to get together. It was interesting to see how Grace eventually found herself falling for both Grant and “sir.” I found it to be a real life comedy of errors in a way. The characters were delightful in this book. It’s fun lighthearted romance with so much heart. If you want a sweet slow burn romance with fascinating characters than this is the book for you.

To Sir, with Love is a very cute, sweet romance that I really enjoyed reading.
Yes it has a lot of the You Got Mail aspect going on. With that said, I found this story just as intriguing as You Got Mail though in a different, endearing way. Totally a refreshing book to read for the summer.
I loved the slow burn romance and chemistry between Gracie and Sabastian. The humorous banter between the two of them will make you laugh out loud.
All the characters are well defined and likeable.
Definitely recommend this book to anyone that loves a great rom-com.
Thank you to NetGallery, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest opinion. All opinions expressed are my own.

4.5 stars rounded up!

I adored this book from the very first page. I am in complete agreement with other reviewers who have said that this book; is charming and cute. It is also endearing, romantic and witty.

Dating in the modern age is interesting, more and more people are connecting and socializing online. Gracie Cooper decides to give it a go when she joins a blind dating app. Gracie is a busy woman. She had hopes of being an artist and turned down art school in Italy to take over her father's champagne shop when he was diagnosed with cancer. She pours herself into running the store and is thrown for a HUGE loop when Sebastian Andrews pays her a visit. He is head of the corporation which is trying to buy her out. Messy!

Having someone to turn to helps. She connects with a man who goes by Sir (she goes by Lady*) on the blind dating site. They hit it off and their banter is fun, witty, playful, and sweet, they are supportive and flirty with each other. Neither knows the other's real name or what he/she looks like.

As Gracie tries to save the family Champagne shop in Midtown Manhattan she begins to see that Sebastian is not as bad as she thought he was. He is a decent guy who is kind and fun to be around. She cannot help but notice that he is not bad on the eyes either.

So, what is Grace to do when she realizes that she has feeling s for both Sir and Sebastian?

Charming with a capital "C"! This really was a sweet story which warmed my heart, had me smiling and wishing the book; would never end. To Sir, with love is like a breath of fresh air!

Who doesn’t want to read a book that leaves you smiling from ear to ear? Predictable? Yes! Did I care? No! Because this book; was so well done! I loved the witty banter between Sir and Lady. I also loved the interactions between Gracie and Sebastian. I always say it is about the journey with romance books and this was an extremely rewarding, endearing and sweet journey.

This was my first book; by Lauren Layne and I look; forward to reading more of her books!

A Pleasure from beginning to end!


Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

A very sweet story that makes the perfect palate cleanser, especially if you've had a few bad ones in a row. There's a fun cast of characters but I hate that it's being sold as another You’ve Got Mail. That's a death trap for marketing. A champagne store is a fun niche to focus on instead of a children's bookstore while the dating app is a more current and relatable entanglement than an email chain. I could've done without the Disney references, but it fit the simplistic characters and I assumed geared them towards a fairy tale more than real life. My only wish would've been more flaws and less cartoonish in nature. The one thing that kills using such an iconic movie reference is that Tom Hank had a lot of flaws, one of which was the choice of his girlfriend who was so unlikeable yet he stuck with her until Meg Ryan came along. That in itself is a flaw that we overcome as we get to know that character... that did not happen for me in this book. To Sir, With Love is a quick read that was nice but won't stick with me forever the way Nora Ephron does.

To Sir, With Love is a new installment in the familiar tradition made popular by You've Got Mail. Our two protagonists meet on a virtual dating site, developing a friendship while keeping secret their identities. Gracie manages her father's champagne shop in NYC and Sebastian is the businessman attempting to buy her store.

Questions of what it means to be successful, to follow one's passion versus to continue the passion of another, are examined. It's a lighthearted, predictable comfort read.

(I received a digital ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.)

Gracie Cooper is too busy running her late parents' Manhattan champagne shop to meet a man the normal way, so she resorts to an app. There she encounters the intriguing "Sir," who confides that he's there by mistake and is in a relationship. At the same time, she finds herself increasingly drawn to Sebastian, the real estate scion who is trying to buy out the failing shop. As much as she wants to hate him, she can't help noticing his unexpected kindness. How can she be falling in love with the man she should hate, while at the same time falling for a man she's never met?

Heavily informed by both YOU'VE GOT MAIL and THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER, this novel updates, once again, that trope. But it works. The only thing I didn't like about this book was the title, which I find offputting and not a good indicator of the content of the book. This is a fun, unique romance that will make you long to be in Manhattan. #ToSirWithLove #NetGalley

Gracie gave up on her own dreams when her dad passes away to run his champagne shop, which she finds is not doing as well as she thought, and when a giant conglomerate run by Sebastian offers a buyout she refuses. Gracie has signed up to a blind date app which matches people together, and the man she interacts with she calls “Sir”, and she asks his advice not having any where else to turn, and there is sizzling online chemistry between them. No spoilers: - this is a definite must read you will not be disappointed. This is a well written story which is sweet, fun, entertaining, humorous, and with romance, family, friendship, witty and flirty banter, and love, which all leads to an addictive and enjoyable story. I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I recommend.

I really enjoyed this fun, light romance. I got some pretty strong You've Got Mail/The Shop Around the Corner vibes.

The enemies-to-lovers trope works really well in this story about a woman who's trying her best to keep her late father's store alive amid some challenges, all the while falling for a mystery man online and fighting/falling for an arrogant, Darcy-esque rich guy.

Four stars for this fun beach read.

*I received a review copy from the publisher/author via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.*