Elise is working desperately to keep her floral shop and design business open. Enter her friends that all seem to be getting married off at the same time. While trying to juggle being a bridesmaid and the florist for her friends, she ends up meeting one of her friends siblings, Ben. Ben comes in prickly and rude, and unsupportive of Elise's work, almost causing one of her designs to fail. But as the two get to know one another, Elise realizes a lot of his attitude comes from being stuck in an awkward position with his mother's campaign. They soon start spending time together more and create a connection that even political drama has trouble ending.

Overall, I really did like this one. Ben could have used a little more filling out, but I enjoyed Elise as a character. I very much understood where she sits in life too, so that felt realistic.

Thanks so much for the ARC!!

I do not think this author is for me. I really enjoyed one of her books but the rest I found the romance lacking, including this one. I am a sucker for banter creating tension in my romance novels and this one just lacked my sense of humor. It was a sweet story but just not quite what I was looking for.

I loved this book!! It was fun, fast paced, and really kept me hooked beginning to end. The supporting characters brought so much life into the story and i loved watching the romance play out. It was dramatic, exciting, and difficult to put down!

This was a good and enjoyable read. Forced proximity and best friends brother. Thank you to the publisher for my copy.

REVIEW: Fancy Meeting You Here by Julie Tieu

What a fun read Fancy Meeting You Here was! I love an excellent wedding-themed romance book, so I was super excited to read this one.

Elise, the florist, who is always a bridesmaid, and Ben, the caterer, have so much chemistry and playful banter back and forth. This is a perfect romance for lovers of friend's brother and grumpy sunshine tropes.
I also really appreciated the strong bonds between the friends.

There were some moments when I felt less connected with some of the characters, Overall I still really enjoyed Fancy Meeting You Here,

Thank you, Netgalley, Avon, and Harper Voyager, for the free advanced copy for my honest review!

This was a fun little rom com to read. The characters and friendships were fun and the romance was sweet.

3⭐/2🌶️

As a huge fan of Julie Tieu's "The Donut Trap," I was thrilled to read "Fancy Meeting You Here," and it did not disappoint.

Elise is a well-developed character, and her journey is relatable and heartfelt. Her interactions with Ben are sweet and filled with a genuine chemistry that keeps the reader rooting for them. Ben, while perhaps not as multi-dimensional as some of Tieu’s past characters, still brings a certain charm and warmth to the story.

Julie Tieu’s writing is as sharp and witty as ever, with plenty of humorous and touching moments. The dialogue is engaging, and the secondary characters add depth and vibrancy to the narrative. The plot, while somewhat predictable, is executed with such charm and elegance that it remains thoroughly enjoyable.

Overall, "Fancy Meeting You Here" is a delightful, feel-good romance that fans of Julie Tieu will love.

This book had great chracters, I wouldn't mind more of them, but the story and plot in this one tried to do to many things

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

Elise is running around while fulfilling bridesmaids duties for and doing her floral business.
I thought many times while reading that Elise was overdoing it.
She was focusing so,hard on being the best bridesmaid and also on her business she allows her wants and needs to fall by the wayside.
When she begins to value herself and her time more, things begin to turn around.
A funny romance about balancing work, life, love, and commitments

excellent book. was so excited to receive this ARC. it became one of my top favorite reads. cannot wait to read more from this author.

Thanks to NetGalley & Avon Books for the eARC and my library for the Libby App audiobook borrow.

Fancy Meeting You Here
by Julie Tieu

Narrated by Natalie Naudus
Story Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0-5)
Narration: 🎧🎧🎧🎧 (0-5)
Overall: 3.5/5
Steam: 2.5/5 Open door but barely. Limited scenes and limited details.

What I’m Starry-Eyed Over:
🤩 Best friend’s brother and sneaking around.
🤩 Sweet and fun friends.
🤩 Crazy political campaign drama.
🤩 Read this if you love wedding celebrations, wedding receptions, wedding planning, wedding venues, wedding flowers, wedding traditions (a smidge of Chinese American wedding traditions).
🤩 I’m a sucker for a stormed in situation.
🤩 I did laugh out loud at the grape decorations mistake.

What I’m Wishing/Dizzy About:
💫 I liked it. But it was low in the feels, nothing really stood out.
💫 Women’s Fiction mixed with romcoms—lots of focus on the other friends and their weddings and celebrations.
💫 I just didn’t love Ben, and I prefer to adore my MCs.

I loved this one!!! I thought it was so cute and the banter was on point. I can't wait to read other books by Julie Tieu.

This book is an absolute gem! From the first page to the last, I was completely engrossed in the story. The characters were richly developed, the plot was captivating, and the writing style was flawless. I found myself unable to put it down, eagerly flipping pages to see what would happen next. It's rare to come across a book that leaves such a lasting impression, but this one definitely did. A definite must-read for any book lover!

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

I have loved Julie Tieu's previous books so when I saw this would be great for fans of the romcom classic 27 Dresses, I knew I would love this one! I had a great time reading this and I think Julie's books just keep getting better and better!

3.5 stars!
i thought this book was overall pretty cute. it was interesting to see a wedding florist/planner in action. i think that ben and elise were cute but nothing super memorable. this book was kind of frustrating at points. for instance, i felt like elise was kind of being "unknowingly" used by her friends and then, also, when things got bad, ben and his family just kind of forgot about how everything would affect her.

Elise and Ben are at crossroads in their lives. They are at the point that most of their friends have found success and partners and they are still exploring their place. This is a poignant and sweet journey of Ben and Elise finding happiness and success.

Story of four friends where three of them are getting married in a short time span and the fourth one is the florist for their weddings. I just found most of this book to move so slowly. It wasn't until about the last 1/4 of the book that it moved. I stuck with it because the main characters and most of the other characters were Asian Americans.I haven't read many romances books that include this culture and it interested me. Unfortunately, the plot was just too slow for me. Thanks for the advanced copy NetGalley. #NetGalley #FancyMeetingYouHere

I found myself more invested in Elise than the romance, her friends are kind of awful, but this was an easy read.