In A New York Minute by Kate Spencer

If you’re a fan of 1990’s romantic comedies do I have a book for you!  In A New York Minute by Kate Spencer is as much a love story to New York City as it is a romance novel.  It had me excited to read it right from the beginning and now I can’t wait to share it with you.  The book publishes on March 15, 2022 but I get to introduce you to it today!

From The Publisher:

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.
Worse yet? Someone posted their (entirely not) meet-cute online. Suddenly Franny and her knight-in-couture, Hayes Montgomery III, are the newest social media sensation, and all of New York is shipping #SubwayQTs.
Only Franny and Hayes couldn’t be a more disastrous match. She’s fanciful, talkative, and creative. He’s serious, shy, and all about numbers. Luckily, in a city of eight million people, they never have to meet again. Yet somehow, Hayes and Franny keep running into each other—and much to their surprise, they enjoy each other’s company. A lot. But when Franny’s whole world is turned upside down (again!), can she find the courage to trust in herself and finally have the life—and love—she’s always wanted?

Book Review:

As the synopsis tells you, the book starts off with a bang and grabs your attention.  You can’t help but connect instantly with Franny – especially under the circumstances that lead her to meet Hayes. The way this scene unfolds is undeniably one of the funniest rom com moments I’ve ever read.

The book is told in a dual narrative which works well. Hayes is truly a knight in shining armour as he offers Franny his expensive suit jacket. Despite this lovely gesture, it took me quite a while to warm up to his character.  He is driven, but socially very introverted. At times, he presents as rather pompous.  But as the reader gets to know this character a little more, you can see a side of Hayes that complements Franny very well.

One of my favourite things about the book is to see the personal growth in each of these characters that allows them to come together – timing is everything.  There are some emotional moments that highlight the tenderness in this book that express the sensitivity of these characters.

The book really shows New York City in its romantic finest.  As Franny and Hayes begin to spend time together, the reader is brought along on a journey of places to visit and things to eat.  There are so many scenes in this book worthy of putting on film that I truly hope this book can find its way there.

Audiobook Review:

I thoroughly enjoyed the audiobook version of In a New York Minute which was narrated by Amanda Dolan and Neil Hellegers. Their enthusiastic, expressive voices were well cast as Franny and Hayes. I recommend the audiobook version of this book to those that enjoy audiobooks.

What I Liked:

• The New York City setting which provides the perfect location for a love affair between two persons and their city.
• The 1990’s feel of this romantic comedy
• The level of engagement right from the beginning of the book to the end.

I Recommend This Book To:

Readers that enjoy romantic comedies with that 1990’s fee.

My Rating:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Add In A New York Minute to your Goodreads shelf

Acknowledgments:

Thank you to Forever (Grand Central) Publishing and Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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On a Night Like This by Lindsey Kelk

How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days by K.M. Jackson

The Party Crasher by Sophie Kinsella

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I hope you have a wonderful day!