This was such a quick, easy and engaging read that i sped through like my life depended on it. It was well written with a good narrative, well developed characters that I fell in love with and a well executed storyline. I really enjoyed it and will definitely be looking out for more reads from this author.

This book should absolutely be made into a film, it would be amazing! This is my ideal kind of read, uplifting, well written fiction.

I adored Franny, and her two best pals Cleo and Lola, theirs is a friendship group I could see myself as part of.

This book is ideal for a holiday read, I completely devoured it and is perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Beth O'Leary.

In a New York Minute by Kate Spencer

I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan and I am leaving this review voluntarily

A second chance…or a new romance?

A clever, tender, and romantic novel for readers of Christina Lauren, Jasmine Guillory, and Sophie Cousens, this laugh-out-loud debut is a perceptive reminder that fate can have a sense of humor, and that love can happen…In a New York Minute.

Franny Doyle is having the worst day. She’s been laid off from her (admittedly mediocre) job, the subway doors ripped her favorite silk dress to ruins, and now she’s flashed her unmentionables to half of lower Manhattan. On the plus side, a dashing stranger came to her rescue with his (Gucci!) suit jacket. On the not-so-plus side, he can’t get away from her fast enough.

This is a wonderful contemporary romance that begins as Franny is having her worst day. This is definitely a meet-cute as the couple meet when Franny's dress catches in the subway door and Hayes hands his jacket to cover up. A light and enjoyable read with some fun interactions.

Rating 4/5

Cute, funny and totally charming with endearing characters.

The meet-cute is quite novel with them meeting on the subway when Franny's dress gets caught in the subway doors and Hayes comes to the rescue by offering his jacket for her modesty. Predictably, they both feel an attraction but neither do anything about it. It gets captured on social media and the phenomenon ironically gets in the way of them getting together.

Loved the easy, fluid style of writing, that didn't try too hard but conveyed everything it needed. The characters mostly made sense and were realistically awkward. I also enjoyed the world of interior design and would have enjoyed more detail here. All in all, I really enjoyed this light, charming read.

So funny and romantic.

This was an absolute delight to read.
I laughed a lot, I cried a bit, but above all, I felt 100% on board with Franny and Hayes meet-cute.
I loved the characters, and I could really relate to all their rather complicated and mixed feelings.

Recommended to any and all who enjoy a feel-good romantic comedy.

A Sweet and tender five-star read. I haven’t read this author before and was so pleasantly surprised, the story was sweet and tender, with funny dramatic moments mixed in as well. The characters were all real and you could feel the embarrassment and pain, as well as the joy and love. Franny and Hayes may be the main characters of this story, but New York is also a big character in this story, she shows us her true beauty and determined grit. Hayes was someone I loved meeting, his gentlemanly qualities just made him so lovable, in a weird way. This is such a great meet cute story that will keep you hooked as you read, I am so excited to read more from this author as they have a way with words that just keeps me reading.

In A New York Minute is the loveliest read. It engages you from the 1st page and leaves you smiling once you've finished it. A very cute, satisfying and easy read.

I loved this book - it made me smile all the way through and Franny and Hayes were fantastic main characters.

It was heart warming and funny - fantastic!

A real cute read. Haynes and Franny are both darlings, they both have their - entirely relatable - inept moments, their highs and lows and their real lives we live in with them. They have a fabulous circle of friends who keep them both grounded, and who guide our couple over the bumps. We have an engrangement, a house warming, a hospital stay and through it all Franny and Hayes are real kind people you just want to get together.

An enjoyable chick lit read, you were invested in the characters and their journey and it will definitely make you want to visit New York (which is a good thing in my book)

The cutest little book!

Giving me Sex and the City vibes, set in new York and the sweetest meet cute there isn't much to not like.
All the characters are well written and adored.
Can't wait to read more!

I read this in a day it was so addictive I just had to know what was going to happen next!

I love romances set in New York and this one shot right to the top of my list of faves! I loved the premise of the meet cute and thought it was something that I’ve never seen done before.

Perfect if you want an easy to read feel good rom-com with lots of laughs!


Ellie White - Romance Author

S*x in the City vibes book? YES PLEASE! A book revolving around a slow burn romance between, Franny, who has the most embarrassing moment of her LIFE on the subway, and the man who *tries* to help her… ofc the moment was filmed and went VIRAL! The love story was cute, I loved the friendships that featured too 💓 I felt the NY magic throughout the pages. A perfect light charming read for your TBR 👀 Rounded up