Professional Nanny Jessie loves her job taking care of Henry, the child of an actress. One day she is in Whole Foods when a fire alarm goes off and she meets Cal - the two hit it off instantly - and spends all day together, only for it to end on a dramatic note where he has to leave suddenly without the couple ever exchanging information. She is left wondering how to contact him when he inadvertently shows back up in her life, but not how she expected. A love triangle ensues.

Well, I liked this book, but it needs tightening up. The main character is quite messy - she doesn't know how to stand up for herself - and the way she acts in a lot of situations doesn't necessarily encourage you to pull for her. I think the book starts off well, and becomes compelling when you find out who Cal is linked to, and you want to figure out how they're going to work it out. EXCEPT for the fact that the whole thing is just messy, messy, messy. At first, I thought it was messy in a way that real life is, and in a way it is, but none of the characters are likable enough to get away with any of the situations they find themselves in. I finished it, I liked parts, but other sections of the plot just didn't make sense or were sloppily written. There is a moment about 3/4th of the way through where Jessie starts talking to herself in all caps about her feelings and it just seems weird and out of sync with the rest of the tone of the novel. All in all, a decent premise with a convoluted delivery.

This was a really cute and fast read that’s perfect the summer. The characters felt real and I could easily relate to their mutual heartbreak.

Love at First Sight by Laura Jane Williams is a charming and heartwarming contemporary romance that captures the magic of unexpected connections. The story follows Nadia, a woman recovering from a broken engagement, and Daniel, a man grappling with his own past. When they meet by chance at an airport, their lives take a surprising turn. Williams's writing is engaging and filled with witty dialogue, making the characters' chemistry feel authentic and compelling. The novel beautifully explores themes of love, healing, and the importance of seizing life's opportunities. It's a delightful read that will leave you with a smile.

Very fun! I love the character development and growth. As well as the unexpected moments. Really was proud of everyone in the book and Greg to love them.

This book was cute, but I just think the characters fell flat for me which evidently took me out of the story. This was a quick read and I loved the setting of it but I just didn't feel as if the characters were very well developed. I think the plot had potential, it just didn't meet my expectations. It was a fast paced easy read though and I think a lot of people will enjoy it!

Not going to lie this one started out cute. With an adorable meet cute but when it turns out the men of her dreams who she literally met once is dating her boss that quickly turned into a no for me. Not a fan of fan of possible love triangles especially when it edges on cheating. Cause I'm sorry once she realized he was with someone else her boss especially she should have just cut her loses.

I am thrilled to share my thoughts on Love at First Sight by Laura Jane Williams. This was my first read from her, and I absolutely adored this charming meet-cute and the delightful story that follows. Set against the vibrant backdrop of London, Jessie meets Cal during a dramatic Whole Foods fire, leading to an unforgettable night on the town. But is it truly love at first sight? Their magical evening ends abruptly without exchanging contact information, leaving us wondering if fate will bring them together again.

This book is an absolute joy, perfectly balancing the right amount of angst with fun, well-developed supporting characters. It also features all the beloved romance tropes we crave, including a controlling boss and tantalizing love triangles. Love at First Sight is a must-add to your TBR list. While it’s a closed-door romance with no explicit scenes, the sexy banter and implied intimacy are more than satisfying!

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I believe another review was accurate when describing this book at its heart was more general fiction than romance. While I appreciate the fast pace of the book, that's where the majority of my positive feelings stop. I would say besides characters India and Leo, most of the characters in this book are incredibly toxic and I did not connect with it. The story seems determined to surprise you to a point where it loses its way.

Read this one in less than a day! It has been so long since I've read something with a new plot. It was a refreshing read with great character development. It's safe to say that Williams had me hooked from the very beginning.

In an adorable setting in London, the fmc is a full-time nanny with aspirations of owning her own business. She has a day full of fun with every girl's dream man, but never gets his information. The story follows Jessie's journey of finding him again and following her dream.

Because of the amazing character growth, I felt a little frustrated at the end of the book when there were so few conclusions for so many of them. It was like I got strung on but never found out the motive and ending for these people! Besides that, I really really enjoyed reading this!!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC!

I really liked the description of this book and thought it would be a cute rom com but I just didn’t enjoy it. The story felt all over the place and was trying to do too many things at once and the twist with just didn’t do it for me.

3 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin for the ARC

I had a hard time getting through this one. It was cheesy but also cute in some places. I just couldn’t relate to Jessie and there was no chemistry between her and the MMC.

All in all it was cute but not my favorite

From the beginning, this was so ridiculously cheesy and improbable, but the writing is witty so I enjoyed it…or, I did until miscommunication entered every relationship in the storyline. Disaster ensues.

There’s a lot of pontificating about good ideas and boundaries and such between characters, but very little of the advice is taken practically. I couldn’t cheer for a single character in this story (besides maybe the pizza shop owners?).

I’m so annoyed that the main character is so incredibly dumb. The FMC has the emotional maturity of a 17-year old, and the whole book hinges on her ability (or inability) to make wise decisions.

I think the wishy-washy perspective of the FMC made for a difficult narrative to write; it’s hard to keep each character’s intentions clear when the main character can’t sort out her emotions. Unfortunately, that doesn’t help the reader understand anyone better, and it’s simply confusing. Cute cover, but I’m disappointed.

Thank you to G.P. Putnam's Sons and NetGalley for the eARC.

This was a cute story about Jesse meeting the man of her dreams at a supermarket and they spend the whole afternoon together enjoying their time together. Suddenly, this mystery man is rushed off to an emergency and Jesse has no way of contacting him again. Suddenly, as life goes, she meets this mystery man again just not the way one would like. Mystery man is her boss' boyfriend!

This book was hard to get into at first and as you got through the chapters, it seemed to pick up. However, there were parts in the book that made it feel rushed and I kept wishing for something more if possible. While the author did a good job with writing Jesse as the main character trying to find herself, her passions for life...there was just something frustrating about her character that I just did not like. I did enjoy the banter that was happening between Jesse and Cal that was one of the reasons why I kept reading the book. Overall, the plot of the book was okay, a bit confusing at times and felt rushed as you progressed through the book.

Overall, it was an enjoyable read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Laura Jane Williams for the eARC book. This was my honest opinion

I found this book to be very sweet! It was a great story about a woman finding herself and her passions. The author has a way of throwing humor in during tense situations and was able to perfectly illustrate the dynamic between Ali and Jessie that I think a lot of us can relate to. Though I enjoyed it, I can’t see myself reaching for a book by this author again. I was happy to see it through to the end and didn’t want to DNF but I was looking forward to moving on to something a little more exciting.

Love At First Sight
By Laura Jane Williams

This was my first Laura Jane Williams book and it didn’t disappoint.
This book was fast paced and such a great read. Writing was engaging and had me wanting more.

The characters were easy to know, their backstories gave just enough info.
Jessie was a strong and likable FMC

I love a good meet cute and this had my heart swooning.
Out of places Whole Foods during a Fire Alarm!!
Jessie spends time trying to track him down, but had no luck.
And when fate plays its role to get these two back together… this story had everything. The twist and turns, the ups and downs.

I was lucky to have read this as an arc, and as I said before this might be my first Laura Jane Williams book but it will NOT be my last.

I adored this book and it was such a quick read. Laura Jane Williams had me invested after the first chapter. I loved the different character arcs and really seeing Jessie take fate into her own hands. Such a great take on a meet cute and the ending was perfect!

Jesse meets Cal at the super market and instantly falls head over heels. They have a whirlwind of an evening together but get separated. Cal turns up at her door weeks later, but not looking for Jesse… Awkward!

I just couldn’t get into this one. The books started off leaving a bad taste in my mouth. The FMC is just too desperately lonely and hates her life because she’s single? It just felt so cliche. And Cal just came off like a jerk to be honest. Idk the writing is sooo captivating though the author has true talent. I just don’t like her characters unfortunately.

Thanks Putnam’s Sons NY and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars Super easy cute book. I liked Jessie but the connection to the male main characters was very superficial. I didn’t feel this great draw between her and one of the guys. I think more deep interactions between the two could have happened.
If you are looking for a simply cute romance this is a good book.
Arc from NetGalley.

Well done, Laura Jane Williams, for starting us off with a charming meet-cute at the very beginning of chapter 1. The scenes were fun, the main character’s inner monologue was entertaining and relatable, and all in all this was a great quick read.

I’m a sucker for realistic, flawed, well-developed characters, and we get this not only with our main characters, but the supporting ones as well. People are generally good but make mistakes, and miscommunication doesn’t have to be over-exaggerated to be impactful. I enjoyed the twist(s), but would have appreciated more anchoring at the resolution, or an epilogue - it did seem to wrap up rather quickly.

I would recommend this book, and as this was my first read from this author, I plan to pick up another of her books as well.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC!

This book was a struggle to get through for me. Jessie is trying to find her independence. I struggled with the chemistry with the different characters. There didn't feel like a lot of depth as well. It maybe just needed some more time to figure out the direction.