This one sounded pretty cute and parts of it were. But unfortunately I don’t think I’m the intended audience as this read a bit YA for my liking. The culinary aspect was fun but the YA vibe coupled with ‘insta-love’ made this just an ok read for me.

Very solid debut romance.

I am a sucker for a second chance romance my only major gripe with this one was I wanted a bit more of the first weekend Lexi and Jake spent together but they were both so endearing I soon forgot about the lack of chemistry at the start and dug into the story.

More in depth review to come on my Instagram and will update when posted.

I actually DNF’d this partially through, so I am rating on what I read. I will keep it short and to the point…it’s too YA for my liking and felt like it was too much of an insta love situation which is not my thing. Nothing against the author or their writing, just not my preferences

I overall enjoyed this book though I felt like it was a little slow and it took me a while to get into it. A second-chance romance between Lexi, a chef who is just starting out and Jake who, right after they met, became an overnight singing sensation. Cute and sweet, I liked the characters although they did read as young and a bit immature. Jake though, with his disappearing act, did not deserve another chance given his reason for disappearing and there was very little depth to their relationship. However, it was a fun few hours of escape.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martins Press for allowing me to read the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

I was very intrigued by the plot of this story, but unfortunately it just fell flat for me. Lexi and Jake’s meeting and their weekend together in the beginning of the book felt very rushed, and because of this I really didn’t feel/believe their romantic connection. Both Lexi and Jake seemed to really like each other after the weekend they shared but since we didn’t see much detail of it I did not see how they felt that way and didn’t feel the passion. I just personally didn’t feel the “soulmate” connection between them, coupled with the fact that I just didn’t think they were a good match for each other made me not really want to root for them as a couple. I think this beginning set me up to not enjoy the book as much as I could have because I was reading their story but not really believing the connection. However, there were some sweet moments between the two of them and Jake did seem like a good guy. There were also some things that made me laugh as well, especially her friends Ali and Chloe.

This was such a cute romance! I loved Jake and Lexi. I thought that the events were realistic and I believed them. I was rooting for them the entire time and it made me think what I would do if I was in Lexi's position and my weekend fling suddenly became famous. I loved this book and I loved their love. Highly recommend this one.

I have SO MUCH LOVE for this book and all of its characters. Plus, Jake and Lexi’s chemistry is just *mwah* magnificent, and I loved watching them fall for each other

Brother this was straight up CRACK.

CRACK. Look I'm not going to out myself on main but I am, and the truth is, reading this book made me pull up my old Niall Horan fanfic that I wrote when I was teenager and LET ME TELL YOU, I HAVEN'T HAD A DAY THIS FUN IN A WHILE.

To be serious for a minute, the writing was lovely, the jokes were SO. FUCKING. FUNNY. and you know that saying about how you don't remember what people said, you just remember how it made you feel??? This book made me feel like grinning ear to ear!!! That last scene was literally what romcoms are made of! Made for!

Here's what I plan to do: I plan to purchase a copy of this book and deliver it straight to Steph Bohrer's P.O. Box.

This book was crack and if you disagree you can argue with a wall.

This book was cute, but I didn’t love it as much as I hoped I would. This is a sweet and spicy insta love romance. I am not a huge fan of insta love romances. I felt like this book was a little on the younger side for my liking. It was a cute read, just not necessarily for me. This was a promising debut novel, but it should’ve been categorized as a YA novel. If you’re a fan of YA reads, I think you’d enjoy it!

Fairly predictable rom com but it was still a good read that I enjoyed it. It was also a quick read.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great book. If you are a foodie, you will definitely enjoy this book!

Lexi, an overwhelmed culinary student meets a guy at a bar and spends the whole weekend with her before he goes to LA for a week. He promises to come back, but he essentially ghosts her. She has kept the identity of the guy a secret from her friends because after his trip to LA, he becomes a famous singer. He reappears on her doorstep and Lexi is not sure whether to take him back or not. The whole time this love story is going on, Lexi has gotten a job in a kitchen and is working her hardest to fit in. Will they be able to survive the reality news outlets getting into their relationship or even Jakes supposed mentor?

This was a sweet, easy read! Jake and Lexi clearly had an instant connection and they fit with each other so perfectly. There was a great amount of drama without being too over the top and then there were two villains, his producer and his "mentor." I enjoyed the glimpses into the life of a restaurant cook and how cut throat that industry can be as well.

Congrats on your debut novel Lindsay!

First things first, this cover is absolutely adorable!

I immediately liked the FMC, Lexi. A 24 year old culinary student who hopes to make her late mother proud by becoming an executive chef in a Michelin-star restaurant. She is head strong and has no plans to veer off her path of success. Lexi and her best friends are completely relatable. I loved the witty banter between them all, it reminded me of my close friends at that age. The MMC, Jake Taylor is an attractive dive bar musician who ventured to LA after a steamy weekend with Lexi. In hopes of making it in the music industry he goes to LA to record a demo. Much to his surprise, he became an overnight celebrity and everything changed. After no contact with Lexi, Jake suddenly shows up at her front door in hopes to apologize for his actions and rekindle their feelings for each other.

This is a sweet second chance romance that will warm your heart. A romance between a celebrity and the one who stole his heart before that status. This is insta-love which I do like, but wish I could have been given a little more. I didn't feel very connected to their romance. I did find it hard to want to root for them when it was just one weekend and he did ghost her after all. He did come back though, and he tried to make it right. There is something to say for that! Love a man that can admit his faults and apologize. There was a main point made in this book to be able to have a work-life balance. I liked that we as readers got to see the struggle with that. I mean I struggle with work-life balance and it doesn't always end up as planned. Sometimes we have to make adjustments and end up on a different path altogether. That path might be the best thing for us. I was semi-frustrated with the 3rd act breakup. I just don't really see why that was in there. It felt forced and made me lose interest in Jake as a character in this romance. Could he not see even a little of what was going on? It made Lexi look like an insanely jealous girlfriend and I didn't think she deserved to be portrayed that way.

Overall it was a warm and cute romance and I am excited to see what Lindsay writes in the future.

Advanced Book Review! Thank you @stmartinspress and @netgalley for sending me this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
I think I’m in my celebrity romance era. I loved Lindsay Hameroff’s debut novel, Till There Was You.
This book literally has all of my favourite things (see: point about Broadway references). Till There Was You is a second chance romance between a celebrity and a chef that takes place in New York City with amazing Jewish representation sprinkled throughout.
I loved learning about Lexi’s career and finding herself as a chef. And I felt for her having to do this without her mom. I liked how the book also highlights the behind the scenes of working in a restaurant and the challenges of being a woman working in a restaurant through the character of Mia.
I loved how sweet, kind and protective Jake is, even once he becomes a huge star. I think some would refer to him as a cinnamon roll hero. I really enjoyed watching Jake and Lexi’s relationship grow as they each deal with their respective careers. I also loved Lexi’s friendships and how supportive her friends are of her. I feel like someone should have done a better job of warning her what dating a famous musician would be like, although I appreciate that Chloe did try.
And I really loved the pop culture references – especially all the Broadway references, which shouldn’t be a surprise given the title of the novel (IYKYK).
Favourite quote: “You never make me feel like I have to prove myself. When I’m with you, I feel like who I am is enough.”
I couldn’t put this book down and I can’t wait to see what Lindsay Hameroff writes next!

4 Stars

Cute, fast read. Lexi is a 20-something culinary student who is a rule follower from the word go. When a chance encounter with a singer from a bar causes her life to change. Jake Taylor is a singer trying to make it in the music industry. When the pair’s paths cross, spark fly in this story of lovers to not to who knows with a big finish.

Read fast and couldn’t put it down. Sure you can tell how the story will go, but it doesn’t detract from it at all. I really enjoyed it!

I think I desperately wanted to love this book so much. I love books that showcase women in positions where men usually shine, but I just couldn’t find these two in love. I felt that Jake was sort of predictable, I knew that something was coming. This one was not for me, sadly.

This book was SO good! I laughed, I cried (literally), I couldn’t put it down. Own of the best rom-com books I’ve ever read. Loved it so much!!

I really love Lexi’s and Jake’s story. They’re both working hard towards the careers they’ve always dreamt of. After a one-weekend-stand, their careers finally start to progress. Neither forgets about the other, and the cross paths again. Dealing with a new chef’s busy schedule, and a rockstar’s schedule and fame seem to throw wrenches in their plan to be together.

I know this book is about Lexi and Jake, but I have to note Vinny‘s character. The way that this man threw the biggest wrenches into their relationship gave me so much anxiety. During the last 20% of the book, I felt nauseous and didn’t stop reading for one second until I finished it. I needed that HEA.

I hope Chloe and Mia get their chance at love!

This book was pretty okay. If you like romance, fast pace, and light-heartened! Lexi and Jake have a cute meet cute but other than that their love story felt very instant and not relatable considering hes a celebrity? Hmmm. I didn't particularly like the side characters or the conversations between them. (I usually love the side characters but this felt very naïve and like tween friendship.) If you think you want to give a new author a chance I think you should give this one a chance!

A cute rom com romance with good characters that are great friends.
Lexi and Jake are a mismatched couple that falls in love but can they overcome their different life styles and find true love and happiness.
Voluntarily reviewed.