This was a quick and enjoyable read. It felt like watching a rom com of years past. I loved seeing the tropes play out. I would recommend this to friends who are looking for a fun, quick read.

I love all books by Lynn Painter, but this one hit me right in the chest, causing me to cry happy tears along the way and which I could be a character in this book. The meet-cute in the coffee shop is spot-on, both romantic and comical, and described in such a way that I felt like I was witnessing it first-hand rather than reading about it. The characters were so relatable that I wanted to be their friends and had a severe case of FOMO.
Mistaken identity at the workplace is a theme not often written about but has a home in rom coms as it leads to very embarrassing situations for the characters, but entertaining situations for the reader. I could read this book over again, but my TBR pile would probably collapse on top of me! A great read by a great author!

Short and sweet, coming in around 270 pages, this was the light and breezy read I needed after some heavier books. The spice was good (nothing too crazy) and the insta-lust didn’t drive me insane as it tends to. I enjoyed how they handled their workplace dilemma and cared about crossing lines. There is definitely the ability for a sequel based on the side characters - I also want to know if side characters Jason and Kylie are named after the Kelces because that’s all I could think about lol.

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Izzy is the low gal on the totem pole in the HR department at a corporation. Blake is the Administrative VP at this same corporation. They meet when Izzy accidentally spills the Starbucks drink she “stole” from a random named Amy all over Blake’s stark white business shirt. Instant chemistry. They trade numbers but because the world is cruel, not only are they boss/employee, but Blake does not tolerate lies and Izzy “lied” about being Amy for the coffee.

They can’t really leave well enough alone and go through a short enemies to friends situation before becoming actual friends - some of this involves Izzy’s even quirkier cousin Josh and some physical challenge games - and I enjoyed Blake being everything an executive VP normally isn’t.

Blake cares very much for his elderly cats and it’s extremely charming. Izzy has a cat named The Darkling and I love this part, I was horribly charmed by these fucking cats, I can’t even tell you — Cat Dads? this is your warning!

This book was a mixed bag for me, though, if I’m being honest. It was enjoyable and quick and very cute, but it just didn’t hit for me and I think I know why: it’s the pairing of really rich dude in random executive position at work and a really quirky, almost predictably so, younger woman who is also a subordinate at a corporate job. I’m just not feeling the really rich dude and really poor girl narrative in this economy.

Thank you to Berkley for the advanced reader copy. All thoughts are my own!

This book has been on my radar for a while and I was so excited to see that Lynn was planning a rewrite of this. I've only read one other Lynn Painter book so far (Happily Never After) and I really enjoyed it, so I'm chipping away at Lynn's backlist. Happy to say I enjoyed this one a ton!

This was such an easy and cute read with the perfect amount of sexual tension but also fluffy funny scenes. I laughed out loud a few times at the banter between Izzy and Blake, watching their relationship grow kept me engaged. I think this is a great palette cleanser if you're looking for a fun and silly read.

This was a rough read for me. What sounded like a fun meet cute ended up being very cringey and hard for me to get through. When I enjoy romances I feel they're just so quick and easy to get through. This one felt like such a chore for me. It did put a damper on my reading for a little while because of how much I struggled to get through it. It's such a shame because I really wanted to like this one. I just couldn't get into the writing. I did not like the way these characters would talk to each other. It read more like they were teenagers than adults. I also just didn't like the main male character. He wasn't that great to me and kind of came of as a jerk a good amount. Sad about this :(

*Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the free copy in exchange for my honest opinion.*

I think I need to give up and accept that Lynn Painter's adult romances are not for me. Her YA is fun, but her adult characters feel juvenile and childish in a way that's very off-putting. I couldn't finish this one, I barely made it through a few chapters before I had to call it quits.

Isabella is running late on her first day of her new job, so of course she stops to order a coffee to go. The line is long and she places her order and waits. The barista calls out “Amy” three times and no one claims the drink, which happens to be*exactly* what Isabella ordered, so she takes it. Karma instantly catches up to her because once she grabs the drink, she turns around to run into a big, muscular chest that she spills the drink all over. And now the guy who this chest belongs to is calling Isabella “Amy” but then is totally confused because she's later introduced to him as Isabella because he's the VP of her department at her new job.

This book read a little too YA for my liking, but it did have it's cute moments. I don't know about you, but I'd also be tempted to take a drink no one claimed if it was my exact order. I wouldn't though because I'm a huge believer in karma, but I'd sure give it some thought first! My favorite parts probably included all the back and forth with the texting and facetiming. There's some third act drama, but nothing super crazy. Overall it's a cute, fluffy story with a reminder for Star Wars fans that there's actual Renlo fanfic out in the world.

A big thank you to Berkeley Romance and the author for an advanced copy of this book's re-release. Opinions are my own.

THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU IF: You're in the mood for a fast paced story that's cute if you're looking for a light romcom to pass the time with.

Accidentally Amy was a pleasant read. It had some good moments and I did enjoy the story. The meet cute between Izzy and Blake was amusing. But when they discover how they are connected it becomes a game of high tension and will they, won't they. It was great seeing how Izzy and Blake built up their friendship. They couldn't help but gravitate towards the other and it was fascinating to see how it would all play out. It was very insta-love which I don't mind but this was real quick. Izzy and Blake balanced each other and they were somehow the perfect match. Overall a cute story.

I normally love a Lynn Painter book. But this one left a little to be desired. I felt like the cover looked so romantic and cute and intriguing! It all started with the cringey meet cute. The concept was cute enough but I felt like Izzy did a bad job and was immature about admitting blame when Blake finds out. I also just felt like they were not on the same maturity level the whole time which made it hard to buy into them pursuing a relationship. I do love a dual POV and I love Painter's writing. These just weren't my favorite characters and I wished Izzy had more growth or just wasn't as ditzy? So many of her other female leads are strong and independent and I much prefer that.
I will always look forward to her next book!

Thank you, @berkleypub and @berkleyromance, for an advanced digital copy of this book!

Accidentally Amy is a delightful, fun read. The chemistry between Izzy and Blake is infectious, and while they have their cringy moments, their banter makes them so lovable. I especially enjoyed how Blake tried to resist Izzy—he was annoyed by her coffee theft, yet couldn’t stop thinking about her and wanting to see her again.

Lynn Painter has a talent for making readers fall in love with both the characters and their developing romance. The witty dialogue is top-tier, and watching their friendship evolve into something more was heartwarming. Izzy, a lovable hot mess (Painter’s specialty), brings humor, spice, and chaos in equal measure. Blake’s genuine admiration for Izzy’s unpredictable mind is also a great touch.

The only downside was the ending, which felt a bit rushed, leaving me wanting more. Also, despite the cover’s spicy vibe, the book didn’t deliver on that front as much as I’d hoped. Still, the story’s charm, humor, and instant chemistry between the characters made it a very enjoyable read.

Overall, it’s a light, funny, and heartwarming romance perfect for fans of witty banter and feel-good love stories.

I was intending for this to be a 4-star read, but the third act just didn't do it for me. Other than that I really did enjoy this one, I thought it was so funny and clever! I love that we got 2 povs, and I definitely enjoyed reading about both. I can still recommend it!

✨”I was too drunk on her, too lost in every crinkle of her freckled nose, to give up the chance to finish the perfect day with a long, perfect night.”✨

I loved this fun, whimsical work romance! Izzy and Blake are so perfectly adorable together. Their quirky expressions and witty banter was so entertaining and endearing. I will absolutely be reading this one again and recommending it to those who enjoy:
💖an adorable meet cute
💖dual pov
💖he falls first
💖nicknames
💖comical supportive side characters
💖forbidden workplace romance
💖top tier romantic tension (and swoon!)
💖well written open door (low descriptive) romantic scenes

Thank you to NetGalley, Berkley Publishing, and Lynn Painter for the opportunity to read an eARC in exchange for my honest review. This was truly a delightful romance read! 5 stars!!!

3⭐️

Accidentally Amy was cute, fun, and exactly what I expected... a lighthearted, low-stakes rom-com with an adorable grumpy x sunshine dynamic. The meet-cute was genuinely adorable, and I loved all the little details, like their mutual love for cats (Blake’s cat, Goodyear, was basically a main character). Izzy was sunshiney without being too over-the-top, and the book was cheesy but feel good. That said, the romance felt a little insta-lovey (Blake is convinced he’s in love when he literally just ended his engagement two weeks before meeting her????) I listened to this one on audiobook, and while it was fun and breezy, I think I might have enjoyed it more if I’d read a physical copy.... but the spicy scenes were perfect.

Not my favorite! I think it's hard to escape the weirdness of HR professionals engaging in a relationship that involves a subordinate and her boss' boss. There were cute moments in the middle, but definitely feels like it was written many years ago. To each their own, but not for me.

THIS IS HOW YOU WRITE A ROM COM!!

I enjoyed every single aspect of this book, from the characters, to their quirks, to their amazingly named cats. This was one of those books where you grab a sweet treat, a cozy blanket and you read this book for the whole night. It honestly didn't even feel as though I was reading, this was just a movie in my mind.

From the moment "Amy" crashed into Mr. Chest, I was hooked. The chemistry between them was hilarious and tense, but gradually shifted too adorable as the book progressed. I found myself panicked over how certain things would happen, just to laugh hysterically the next minute. I loved that they couldn't get together right away, and we got to see their relationship gradually grow. Then the conflict that arose was so realistic and troubling, I couldn't find a way that it was going to work!

The characters themselves were an absolute joy, I LOVED THEM SO MUCH!! Izzy is just me at the end of the day. I related to her so much and found so much of myself in her. Then for Blake, his character had a lot of personas through the story, but he is just a sweetie at the end of the day. Their relationship was so heartwarming due to both their humour, banter and the love they had for each other.

I have to end with this. NAMING YOUR CAT THE DARKLING AND HAVING A BEN BARNES REFERENCE. HECK YEAH!!

What a funny premise this one was. she takes a starbucks drink that isn’t hers and then meets a really hot guy who turns out to be her boss. this was a wild ride but i loved it.

On the first day of her new job, Izzy grabs a Starbucks drink meant for someone else and then promptly spills said drink down the front of a hot guy's shirt, only said hot guy ends up being her new boss's boss, Blake. The two find that there is definitely chemistry between them, but their company has strict rules that would forbid them from dating. They agree to be friends and set rules for their friendship to make sure they don't cross any lines. But can things stay that way?

Was this book well-written? Eh. Did it have some cringe-worthy moments? Absolutely (I could NOT stand her calling him Chest). Did I still enjoy the overall reading experience? A resounding yes. It's a great book for those times where you don't want to think but want something to take you out of the real world or it can be a great palate cleanser between books with heavier topics.

Overall: 3.75/5 rounded up
Spice: 1.5/3

Top Pick!

“I’d finally found what seemed like the perfect job, with a company that was considered to be the best place to work in the entire freaking world, and I’d totally blown myself up. I’d somehow managed to lie and insult a vice president on my very first day. As if that weren’t enough of an aww-shit sandwich, I was so profoundly disappointed in AVP Blake’s awful character arc that I could cry. He’d started of the day like some dashing hero in a rom-com, attractive and charming and filled with promise, but then, in an instant, he’d shown himself to be a pompous, arrogant, judgmental jerk. A jerk who would most likely be firing me the following day.”

It’s twelve days into 2025, and I think I’ve just read my favorite book of the year, which is high praise. I have been waiting to read a book like this for so long. I feel like I’ve been starving for some actual chemistry that jumps off the page, and that is what Blake and Izzie have in spades.

Their initial meet-cute is perfect and right out of a romance book, but then it takes a turn for the worst when Blake learns that Izzie may have told a lie, which he has a zero-tolerance policy. Throw in the fact that she is now his direct subordinate, she is totally off limits. Unfortunately, these two are like magnets constantly being pulled into each other’s orbit.

The reader gets to watch their silly antics on how they circumvent the office rules and how they become each other’s person. I adored how they were able to show each other the most authentic versions of themselves and how organically they fell in love. It’s like watching the beginnings of a real relationship.

They would Facetime constantly, stay awake on the phone until they fell asleep, wanted to talk to each other every second of every day. It’s like Lynn Painter went into my brain and found out that I wanted a man who was obsessed with his heroine when she created Blake. He is down bad for Izzie, and that made this book everything. I honestly have nothing negative to say about this book at all. No notes. It’s perfection.

If you’re a fan of authors like Sarah Adams and Christina Lauren, then I would definitely pick this up.

~ Michelle

A sweet, humorous rom-com where a woman has a “meet cute” with a man in a Starbucks after spilling her coffee on him. It turns out, he’s her new boss at her brand new job. It’s entertaining watching them try to stuff the chemistry they have for each other into a friendship since his ethics for work prevent him from starting something more. Overall, a sweet, quick read of a rom-com.