I already loved Accidentally Amy the two times I read Lynn Painter’s self-published versions, so I knew I would love the revised copy. Well, loved isn’t a strong enough word for it.

Featuring an additional 10k words, dual POVs, first person narrative, and more steamy banter, Accidentally Amy 2.0 is Painter at her best. Izzy and Blake are the romcom leads from every girlies’ dreams, and the cast of characters surrounding them flesh out their lives in perfect, hilarious joy. (Especially the three cats.)

Make sure to check out Accidentally Amy in print this January! Fans of Emily Henry, Ashley Poston, Ali Hazelwood, Abby Jimenez, Fallon Ballard, and Beth O’Leary will adore this latest adult romance from the incomparable romance Queen Lynn Painter.

Loved this one by Lynn Painter! I’m from Omaha so I loved all of the Omaha references. Such a great small town romance!

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Berkley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Accidentally Amy is a cute but very cringey workplace romcom about Izzy and her boss Blake. I liked that this book was fast paced and sometimes the banter was good. But this book was just so cringey.
Izzy calls Blake “Mr. Chest” to his face multiple times. Izzy makes terrible, odd jokes repeatedly. Cringey things just kept happening over and over again and it really pulled me out of the story.

Despite these issues, I did enjoy the romance. I feel like Izzy and Blake had a lot of chemistry, but Izzy’s cringiness and pick me attitude can be a bit much.

A sweet fall romance! I love romances with both POVs!! Witty, cute, fun... Lynn Painter can write a fun romance for sure!

4 stars
Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter is such a fun, feel-good read! The story kicks off with Izzy accidentally taking someone else’s coffee order, which leads to her meeting Blake. Their banter and chemistry are immediate, and you can’t help but love how their dynamic develops throughout the book.

Izzy is super relatable—quirky, sweet, and a little awkward in the best way. Blake is your classic grump who turns out to be way softer than he seems. Their accidental run-in quickly turns into something more, with plenty of swoon-worthy and laugh-out-loud moments along the way.

The side characters add to the fun, too, and the overall vibe of the book just makes you smile. It’s light, easy to read, and perfect for when you need something cute and heartwarming. If you love mistaken identity and grumpy/sunshine tropes, you’ll really enjoy this one!

Tropes:

Mistaken identity
Grumpy/sunshine
Workplace romance
Forced proximity

I'm going to be honest, one of the fastest I have ever read a book. It was everything I needed it to be and grabbed at your heart strings. It was sometimes predictable but still surprising and I loved it.

I really loved this book. I loved the banter between Mr. Chest and Starbucks Amy. I didn’t love how the inevitable third act breakup panned out but the act of redemption Blake played with trying to help Izzy get another job was really gold. Can’t wait to get my hands onto this hard copy to add to my Lynn Painter collection!

If you are in search of a fantastic romance novel that will have you laughing out loud, swooning, and thoroughly entertained from beginning to end, then "Accidentally Amy" is an absolute must-read! The characters are incredibly relatable and so darn endearing, drawing you into their world from the very first page. This heartwarming meet-cute romcom, skillfully crafted by the talented author Lynn Painter, is a true gem that will leave you with a warm and fuzzy feeling long after you've finished reading.

I really love Lynn Painter’s romcoms! I’m always looking forward to what she has in store for us next! This was the perfect meet cute mix up! Just perfect for the happy ending spicy stories we’re all after

Oh spicy goodness! Loved reading the updated and published version of this! It’s cleaned up nicely and such a fun short read!

I’m a fan of Lynn’s writing, overall. And I know this is an ARC, so final edits have possibly not occurred yet. I’ve also read this was a story that was sent out in bits and pieces and has been reworked into its current edition. Ok, I needed to get that out of the way first. It felt like it needed a whole read-through before publishing. I liked Blake and Izzy for each other. I thought Izzy was quirky, but fun and sweet. Blake clearly adores her. I enjoyed their banter and conversation. But that was sort of the whole story. The rest of their lives weren’t really fleshed out at all. I kept waiting for more backstory or personal depth. It was like an outline of a story, but the nitty gritty details weren’t included. There were some timeline and detail issues that definitely felt like it was a series of chapters loosely tossed together. Liked the concept, but the execution was a miss for me.
Overall 2.5 stars.

Re-read September 6,2024: just as good as the original if not better with Blake POVs!

I loved the quirky humor, the hilarious cousins abs brothers, and all the pining and swooning!

My only beef is I remember a date that involved pumpkins in the original story and it was cut from this one - unless my memory is off.

Lynn, why?! Regardless she’s the reigning queen of the rom com

This was a my first Lynn Painter book and it was adorable.
The only thing that irritated me was his character. He wouldn’t let things so and when he finally does he was perfect. He drove me crazy! I loved her though!

Thank you to @netgalley and @berkleypub for my copy of this book!

Let me start by saying, that I’ve read two other Lynn Painter books and have not enjoyed them much. This is my favorite Lynn Painter book I’ve read! (And yes, one of the ones I’ve read is in fact Better Than the Movies, and no, I do not agree with the hype, sorry. Just throwing that out there so we can hopefully still be friends 😬🤣)

I read this book SO fast. As in, I read it in less than a day. As a mom of three, I literally have never done that since I’ve had kids. So, this book is the most bingeable romcom ever and a quick read!

My favorite part of this book was the witty banter—it literally had me laughing out loud and was so clever and believable. Izzy and Blake’s connection was immediate and a little instalust-y, but I was here 👏🏻 for 👏🏻 it. I loved them, and was sad when for awhile there was a bit of enemies to lovers going on, but they switched to lovers pretty quickly.

My favorite thing about Lynn Painter’s books is that they’re all (well, assuming all, I’ve only read three) a love letter to Omaha, which is where I’m from. I adore all of these Easter eggs that only Nebraska natives would catch. And in this book, MY MIDDLE SCHOOL was mentioned by name! So crazy to see in a book!!

Some things I didn’t love: There’s a note from the author about how she never intended this to be a book at first, and it was originally written as chapters released to her newsletter readers. I will say that at times you can tell. In particular, the timeline of one event really threw me because it’s all messed up.

Also, this was kind of weird, but the amount of cursing was legitimately crazy over the top for no reason? I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned that in a review before, but it is noteworthy here because it was seriously—so much.

This book is the perfect romcom palette cleanser if you need a fun and light read. It has some spice, but keeps it pretty mild.

I love this book and I am so glad it was slightly revamped and published. It is the most fun meet cute with the Lynn Painter banter that we love. I can't believe this all just came from a newsletter! I love the grumpy/sunshine and of course the elevator scene! Wowza!

Thank you so much for the ARC! I had not read this novel before the re-release and am so happy I finally got to!! This was such a fun read! I loved every second and the meeting of the FL & ML was everyting <3 Also can I just say the frequent take-out ordering reminded me of Gilmore Girls and I thought that was such a cute little detail to think of as a reader :')

If you want a quick and fun cute story, this one is perfect!!

This was a fun Lynn Painter book that was entertaining and lighthearted. It was very easy to read and get through and a perfect book for a vacation or quick escape. The characters were very likable but there wasn’t as much depth as I usually prefer…don’t get me wrong, this had the enemies to lovers, coworker romance…all the loved tropes but it lacked the backstories I’ve grown to love from most of her other novels, especially the YA ones. A highly entertaining, fluff read with spice and everything nice. 3.5 stars.

absolutely adored this book!!! i’m a sucker for lynn painter’s writing, and her rom coms are always witty, funny, and heartwarming. the characters are so lovable - their relationship is so cute, their banter is fun to read, and their relationships with their families and pets add an additional level of depth and comfort to the story.

I would definitely recommend this book to all my besties looking for a lighthearted rom com🥰

I love Lynn Painter!! The banter between the characters was amazing and kept me turning pages. While cheesy and predictable, this is a great feel good read. Pick it up!

This is a fun and cute fast spicy read. It made me smile and laugh. The characters have great banter. It is cheesy but I thought it was fun. I recommend this light romance.