Easy and fun - pleasurable read. Viewpoints from both characters and you can enjoy both sides. Interesting enough you won't get tired of the romantic highs and lows along the way. 

HEA

Just a cute little romance. Franny’s relationship with her friends reminded me of the friends from “Sex in the City.” I didn’t care for the third act break up. The reason was kinda stupid. The ending was just ok. 

An incredible and utterly charming, opposites attract rom-com, with one of the most interesting starts to a romance I’ve read in a while.  

It’s set in New York, and follows Franny who, on one of the worst days of her life (where she’s just been laid off from her dream job), finds herself going viral on social media when her dress rips and handsome stranger, Hayes come to her rescue with his suit jacket. 

Dubbed #SubwayQTs it seems all of New York is shipping the pair. But they couldn’t be a more disastrous match. After a talk show reunion goes horribly wrong, Hayes and Franny are happy to never set eyes on one another ever again.

Only, fate seems to have other ideas as no matter where they go Haye and Franny just can’t keep from bumping into each other…

I literally couldn’t put this down! With tons of witty characters, and a (sort of) sunshine x grump dynamic between Franny and the gorgeously awkward (but totally adorable) Hayes Montgomery III, I genuinely enjoyed reading this one. 

I really liked the dual POVs that alternates between both of our protagonists,though I do warn the romance is a slow burn, but the chemistry-laden build up is definitely worth the wait! 

Likewise, the pacing isn’t the quickest but it does allow for some exquisitely detailed and in-depth character development that allowed us to really explore Franny and Hayes’ innermost thoughts and feelings. 

For Franny, that means exploring the complex feelings surrounding her biological father (who she never got to meet) and the questions she’s never had the courage to ask her mum. And for Hayes, we delve into his insecurities surrounding his past (failed) relationships and his struggle to find the perfect work-life balance. But the best part, was seeing how their blossoming relationship and time together slowly changed their own perceptions — and ultimately becoming better (more confident) and happier versions of themselves. 

There was also a wonderfully entertaining cast of characters; such as Perrine (Hayes’ cousin), Lola and Cleo (Franny’s friends) and Eleanor (Hayes’ best friend and business partner) who I loved in all their supportive, snarky glory. 

I’m also hoping that a production company/ streaming service picks this up soon as I need a movie adaptation—the premise is practically made for the big screen, especially with that vibrant, NYC setting. 

Overall, this is a fun, fresh and thoroughly enjoyable read that’s perfect for New York obsessed rom-com addicts and fans of any (or everything) Nora Ephron. 

Also, a massive thank you to Chloe at Pan Macmillan for the finished copy (and my spot on the blog tour.)

I liked both the main characters and the secondary characters well enough, but this was one of the most predictable and forgettable "must read rom-coms" I've ever encountered. If you're realllllly itching for an NYC, Nora Ephron-style romance, then I suppose this might do. 

I am literally so sad I’ll never be able to read this book for the first time. I loved it so much.

The story was so unique and I loved how Kate Spencer wove in so many details throughout. Her writing style is *chef’s kiss*! The plot was predictable in parts, but the way Kate wrote around it and added new life into the book was fantastic.

I was giddy. I laughed out loud. I wanted to wrap our main characters in a hug. I was equally as numb during the third act breakup. This book was so sweet and perfectly captures the intimacy of knowing someone completely.

“I could feel the weight of what was unraveling between us, the unspoken acknowledgment that this—this—was something. We were people who shared things, intimate things, deeper than just kissing. All my worries, insecurities, and thoughts of not being good enough, suddenly seemed so pointless now. Because I knew that there was nothing that could compare to this.“

I felt like I was with Hayes and Franny on the rooftop of his building planting vegetables and also in her studio apartment doing the Sunday crossword puzzle together. Just freaking perfect.

My heart is so full and I loved this book so much. I want an epilogue. And then more.

And then some not fade to black scenes because I just know Hayes is as good with his hands as he says. But also he’s such a romantic at his core and I need to see the duality in action. 

Also him admitting to himself that he pictured his hands in her hair when they first met? Yeah. We need the dirty details, pls & thanks.

A love letter to New York and such a fun romcom. Franny’s series of unfortunate events have had me laughing out loud and gasping. This lighthearted read is perfect for those hot summer days. 

Cute, NYC romance with a unique meet cute. I was going to give this a solid 3 stars until chapter 28. Now I’m leaning towards a 2.5.

While I can see why people may live this one, I’m just trying to figure out if there was actually any chemistry between the characters. 

The side characters and side plot didn’t really add much and the time jumps were a bit confusing. 

Also, did the male MC have a personality or was he just cardboard in a Gucci suit?

This book is...fine. I don't really feel the chemistry between the leads which is a problem in itself. The characters themselves are fine but lack depth besides like one major flaw. I also wish it was shorter. There was too much padding and it should have just been a novella.

I lucked upon an ARC of In a New York Minute, and I'm glad I did. It's a sweet romance intermixed with some interesting characters and a not quite enough plot. 

Franny Doyle is having the worst day: she's just been unexpectedly laid-off, and, to top it off, her dress catches in the subway doors, tearing and exposing her underwear. That's where Hayes comes in: ever the gallant gentleman, he offers her his suit jacket, saying that he has several more in his closet and won't miss this one. It's, of course, Gucci. And, since this is a romance novel (in New York), Franny's worst moment - fired, holding a box with her things, wearing a torn dress - is captured on Instagram and goes viral. 

It's a cute story about how Franny tries to make her way in the world, while still running into Hayes, who, despite the disastrous live newscast, is actually a nice guy, just awkward as all get out. There's also a subplot involving finding one's biological family, which come across far too strongly as "the only good family is biological," and not as Franny wanting to know more about her father, whom she never met. It feels like there was a heavy hand with the editing on those sections, because some of them were wonderful and others felt a little forced.

Another thing I wasn't thrilled about was the last few chapters. It felt a lot like the author finished the book, and their editor said, "you what this book needs? An unnecessary

family medical emergency and a break up fight! At the same time! And then an out of character grand gesture that feels forced so he gets the girl!"

. Far too many books published recently have something similar to that, all shoved into far too short a time to unpack what happens before and during the big finale. I'm not sure where it came from, and I'm not loving it. It takes away from what's going on in the book.

All in all, a good book. I'm glad I picked up the ARC, and I'd recommend it.