Thank you NetGalley , Penguin Group Putnam, and Laura Jane Williams for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love the relationship between Jessie and the little boy she nanny’s for; their relationship is very sweet.

I felt like this story was a little slow in the romance department. Without giving too much away, I do want to say if you are hoping for a traditional “love at first sight” story you may be disappointed. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised by the ending. This is my first book by the author and the ending has me interested in picking up another book by her.

Love at First Sight details the story of Jessie, a nanny, after her serendipitous meeting with Cal.

I can't say I knew what to expect when reading this book. The meet cute at the beginning paints a very romantic encounter between Jessie and Cal. But, later on, we are also introduced to Leo, who flirts with Jessie every time they meet.

I enjoyed how this story strayed away from the stereotypical romance story, especially when related to its portrayal of love. Instead, it tended to focus on Jessie's journey and growth, especially as she learned about love and healthy relationships, both personal and professional.

I usually find it difficult to read stories involving love triangles. Sometimes it seems like one love interest is favored more than another, and this also seemed to be the case for this book. However, I do believe it was partially necessary in order to feel the same sense of disappointment as Jessie when certain events occur later on.

If you like romance novels that stray from the stereotypical, then Love at First Sight should be your next read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for this ARC!

The story itself wasn’t particularly gripping, but it still kept me interested enough to see how things would unfold.

One of the biggest challenges was connecting with the characters. Many of them were intentionally written to be unlikable, which made for a frustrating reading experience at times. I didn’t feel much chemistry between her and the love interests. However, I did enjoy her friendship with India and her dynamic with Leo.

Another thing that stood out was the heavy use of modern references and brand names. While it makes the book feel current now, I worry that it might feel outdated over time.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I have not read enough LGBTQ books and this book made me realize I need to read more!

Though I am probably getting too old for high school fiction, I was delighted to see how mature Lynda was. She has a clear path on what she wants to do and how she's going to do it.

I just wish her family, in particular her dad, was more supportive. Though he sort of redeems himself, it felt like Lynda was put on the sidelines when he got married and her stepsister was put up front.

I love Angela and Lynda's relationship, they compliment each other so well. And I love the way they each use their talents to make such a great game.

This was a cute story with an interesting premise, but ultimately I didn't really connect with the characters or writing as much as I would have liked. It had a fast-paced plot with some twists, but it didn't stand out in the end.

Absolutely brilliant. This is what it’s like to be unsure of what you deserve, and to internalize how you’ve been treated.

I can’t say I’ve ever had a Leo, but I have had plenty of Cals. The thing is, you don’t know — it’s rare that you get the real transparency that comes with someone revealing the ways a potential partner has intentionally harmed you. Sometimes the perfect person…isn’t perfect at all.

Reading this book compelled heaps of emotional whiplash for me; I am one to be affected by the stories I read. I haven’t been in the mood to read a heavy story, but this was right in the middle with enough redeeming facets to make it worthwhile.

It’s so empowering to read about a FMC who is surrounded by a strong community, pushing herself and understanding her worth in the gym, taking time to make the decisions that are right for her. It inspires me to take a step back and look at things more clearly.

At the moment, my life is okay. I’ve left the toxic job, stood up for myself in the relationship, done my best to heal fractures with my parents. Life isn’t a love story, and there’s not always a happy story but I’m doing my best and that’s what matters.

I really want to thank the author for this reminder & #NetGalley for the digital ARC.

P.s. I usually conjure my own idea of characters’ looks, but this time I kept picturing Leo Woodall & it was such a perfect fit, I was happy for a great girl to get such a cheeky & fun, genuine guy.

I love this author and she delivers again on a very cute story about love at first sight! Very cute meet cute that continues to keep you engaged in the story the whole way through!

This was the first Laura Jane Williams book I have read, and now I need to go back and read her other books! This unconventional love story starts with an amazing meet cute! The perfect first meeting and first date that gets halted by an almost tragedy. The two are separated and Jessie is afraid she will never see Cal again. Oh, she does see Cal again and he is actually in a relationship with Jessie's boss!!!!!! There is a lot of drama that ensues and Jessie tries to do the right thing, and in the process meets some one new and maybe someone better! This book had me guessing the whole time and routing for Jessie the whole time!

I loved watching Jesse’s growth. This book had me going back and forth on what to think of everyone and really kept me on my toes!

Cute twist on the “love at first sight” trope. I was waiting for the stereotypical ending and was pleased to find a twist that made things a bit more interesting. I don’t know that I believe that a guy would pick a nanny over a movie star, or that a project like the one Jessie is working on could be h thrown together as quickly as it was, but it still made for a cute, enjoyable story that I found myself staying up to read. A cute beach read for sure!

This book started out somewhat slow for me, but I'm glad I kept going because I ended up really enjoying it.

Jessie, a professional nanny, finds herself in a meet cute at a Whole Foods with Cal - they are shopping when a fire alarm goes off and they must evacuate. They spend a wonderful glorious day together that comes to an end in an odd way, and they part ways without exchanging info.

After posting photos in the store to see if he will see them and call her, Jessie finds herself face to face with Cal when she answers the door at her job to greet her boss's boyfriend. Stunned, she and Cal pretend they are strangers so as not to let Ali know their secret.

Along with the Ali/Cal story, Jessie is also struggling in her relationship with her father. He's engaged to a young woman close to Jessie's age who is not fond of Jessie. Throughout the book, we see the turmoil Jessie faces in her relationship with her dad.

As Cal and Jessie ignore feelings, Jessie also begins spending time with Leo, the local butcher. She likes Leo but believes he is a playboy so she is skeptical about his sincerity.

Jessie has always dreamed of having a program for children & Cal encourages her to apply for a grant. She gets the grant and begins putting plans into place.

Throughout the story, Jessie faces resistance from Ali on multiple things, fights with her dad, confusion of her relationships with Cal & Leo. But at the end, Jessie ultimately chooses herself. It was a good coming of age story about realigning goals and choosing peace. I really liked Jessie's growth throughout the story and loved how she finally stood up for herself!

Thank you Net Galley and publisher for the chance to read this eARC!

This is a super cute fast paced romance that will make you smile and get you SO attached to the characters in this book.

This books is a whirlwind. Full of heart, humor, and the kind of unexpected twists that make you love the characters, even when you want to smack them. It’s got the tension, the moments that’ll have you smiling, and a pacing that makes you devour each page. So if you’re after a sweet, surprising romance that will keep you hooked from start to finish, this one’s going to be worth the wait.

This book had so so so much potential but went downhill quickly, and I ended up dnf-ing around 54%. I really liked the premise and it started out with a sweet meet-cute, but no amount of sweet romance can distract from the clunky, sometimes juvenile writing. The main character's role as a nanny took away from the rest of the plot until it felt like 90% of this book was just prose about gentle parenting. There was more focus on her relationship with this child she is responsible for than there was on the romance in this romance novel. I don't know, maybe I'm just not the target audience. Either way, this one wasn't for me.

I loved seeing the main character, Jessie, come into her confidence and how far she's come from her previous experiences. She really stands up for herself and I loved seeing that. I was really taken along with the drama and her interactions with everyone in the story and how we see a little bit of each characters life. I liked how the story ended where Jessie has found professional and personal harmony and joy. Overall, this was a wonderful story to read and leave a review for!

Thanks to NetGalley, Penguin Group Putnam, and the author for this ARC.

"What people forget when they're coupled up is how hard it is to keep your courage in the land of dating. And you do it—you keep putting yourself out there and figuring out what you want, even if it batters you a bit, leaves you bruised. Finding love is brave. Seeking it out, even more so."

3 Stars

This was a cute love story with a twist!

Jessie is not a big believer in love, especially love at first sight. However then, she has a magical day into night with a handsome stranger, Cal. So maybe there is something to it?

But then she has no way to reach Cal and she's worried she missed her shot at true love, until he appears at the door to her job as a nanny. Only problem? He's not there to see her...

What ensues after this is at times a comedy, sometimes a tragedy, but in the end the drama of it all clears. A twist I didn't see coming but came around to by the end, gave this sweet story it's happy ending.

This was a lovely, quick read. If you're a fan of rom coms that of course end in a HEA this book is for you.

Thank you to NetGalley and Putnam Books for this eARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I enjoyed Love at First Sight! The meet-cute at the grocery store is fun and while the insta-love concept may be hard to believe, I thought it worked because of the way the FMC kept questioning it and debating within herself whether the feelings could be real. Her awareness that love at first sight was improbable helped it work.

I thought the conflicts of this book worked and they made me want to keep turning pages. Jessie is a nanny who loves her job and has a genuine connection to her current charge, Henry. The fact that she has no relationship with her mom and that her dad is planning to marry someone half his age makes her feel like she has no family, so Henry and his mom sort of fill in the roles of family for her. I love that Jessie has this long-held dream of opening a program where kids can just be kids and explore and get messy and have fun, and that Cal, her “insta-love” man, encourages her in that dream.

I will say that I honestly wasn’t sure what to think of Cal, who shows up in her life again after she forgets to get his phone number during the magical day of their first meeting. There’s another guy, Leo, who shows interest in her as well, and plenty of complications ensue. I wasn’t sure who to root for as the love interest, which I kind of find refreshing, as it felt not entirely obvious to me where things were going. Some readers might find Jessie wishy-washy because of it; I find that she’s relatable and doesn’t always quite know what she wants.

Overall, it’s a fun romance with a great meet-cute and I enjoyed the journey to the HEA! Thanks to NetGalley and Putnam for the ARC of the book.

Thank you to Putnam Books for the ARC! This one started out really strong for me and the meet cute and "love at first sight" storyline were so so cute! That being said, after the first few chapters I just felt bored. I pushed through to about 60 percent and decided not to finish. Unfortunately, it was not for me. Thanks for the opportunity to read it!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this arc.

Jessie has a meet cute with Cal when she is thrown into his arms during a fire alarm. They don’t exchange contact and Jessie is devastated to loose touch, until.. Cal shows up at her nannying job with roses meant for somebody else.

The story is cute. It’s fast paced. The plot is not the problem.. for me it is the writing. The style and ‘voice’ just fell flat for me.

While this was a fast paced and somewhat cute read, the whole thing fell flat for me. I didn't care for the writing style and most definitely could not connect with any of the characters.