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Item: In a New York Minute
Rating: 4
Author: Preye

Kate Spencer

"A Nora Ephron romp for the modern ages…delivers an absorbing, heart-achingly good HEA." —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author 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. 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? “I flew through this book and enjoyed every moment!” —Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of While We Were Dating “A sparkling delight about found and chosen family.... What a sweet, hilarious treat.” —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author “A richly realized romance that's surrounded by even more love stories—between friends, between families, and between New Yorkers and their city. You'll devour it.” —Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, USA Today bestselling authors of The Royal We and The Heir Affair “A frolicky, playful rom-com about finding Mr. Right when everything else goes wrong.” —Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author of Life’s Too Short “A perfect New York romance, as sweet, steamy, and surprising as the city itself.” —Abbi Waxman, USA Today bestselling author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill “Adorable banter and countless laugh-out-loud moments...a true delight.” —Farrah Rochon, USA Today bestselling author of The Dating Playbook

In a New York Minute

Their love story has gone viral. But it hasn't even begun . . . Franny meets Hayes in the opposite of a meet-cute - when her dress gets caught in the subway doors on her way home and then rips, leaving her in the fashion equivalent of a hospital gown. Hayes is the stuffy suit whose one redeeming quality is giving Franny his jacket, saving her from showing her assets to half of New York. Franny is eager to forget the whole horribly embarrassing encounter as soon as possible, but neither of them anticipated a fellow commuter live-blogging them as #subwaybaes - turning their awkward run-in into click-bait and a manufactured love story for the ages . . . Quick to dismiss Hayes as just another a rich guy, Franny is sure she'll never see him again, and she's desperate to put her three minutes of viral fame behind her. But fate isn't done with the would-be subway sweethearts just yet . . . A love letter to romance, friendship and the Big Apple, In a New York Minute is a fresh, modern take on romantic comedy for fans of The Flat Share, Our Stop and One Day in December.

In A New York Minute

Sara🌻

"There was no point in trying to avoid the inevitable. You could seek shelter, but you could never really avoid the downpour. Eventually, you have to surrender to the rain." 

"Our heads were so close I could smell his scent drifting off his shirt, that woodsy mix of shampoo, deodorant, laundry, aftershave: daily life. It was a smell no bottle could contain. It was purely him, a scent that had wafted by me so many times before but only now seemed to permeate the air around me."

"She was all color, a painting so lovely you couldn’t help but stop and marvel at it." 

"We were so close I could feel his words landing on the sensitive part of my neck, right below my ear. I was listening to him, but I was also imagining how it would feel if his lips moved just a hair closer, until they were pressed against my skin."

"Family is what we make, not what we’re born into. At least it is for me.”

"Every time I was near her, it felt like the words got stuck in my mouth and came out all scrambled, and yet I kept wanting to be around her more." 

Abigail | 

Preye

evy 

** spoiler alert **
           no more third act pointless breakups. the world has progressed past third act pointless breakups.

I really wanted them to get together, but almost halfway through the book and he was still dating another person. There was a lot of pining—which I live for—but it translated to the protagonists not having much scene-time together.

I adore books with dual POV and listening to the male protagonist pine in realtime was delightful. I enjoyed their little quips and how they easily complimented each other.

Review: In A New York Minute by Kate Spencer

Kennedy Eitmann

I loved the wittiness & charm of this rom-com. It beautifully captured the vibe of NYC and the turns of a viral romance!

Lynn Braden

Franny Doyle thought she had her life figured out until she gets laid off and then tears open the back of her dress on the subway.  Hayes Montgomery III is right there to offer her his coat, but when the video of their exchange goes viral, the expectations that a romance will blossom become an unbearable weight.  Franny and Hayes find themselves embroiled in a media frenzy, but Franny still needs a job and Hayes, who is very uncomfortable in social situations, is overwhelmed by the attention.  Together, they must find a way to navigate the world of social media.

In a New York Minute contains a wonderful premise that shines a light on the effects of social media on our everyday lives, however, the plot does not take this idea far enough.  While initially the story does deal with social media, so much of the book includes other subplots that don't fit with the original idea, such as Franny and her sudden search for her biological father.  Also, there is so much coincidence and predictable outcomes, that the story frequently loses it's momentum.  In addition, the city of New York is featured in the book, but almost as an afterthought, which seems like such a missed opportunity.  Overall, In a New York Minute has some excellent intentions, but the execution could have been so much better.

Franny and Hayes are precious and anyone who loves smiling at sweet rom coms should absolutely read this. 

It’s full of banter and friendships and an endless will-they/won’t-they anticipation to keep you turning the pages. They’re both awkward in a way that makes you giggle (and that reminded me of Matt and I’s beginning). Plus, their meet cute is quite possibly one of my new favorites. Soooo happy to have another 5-star new adult romance added to my list. 🥰 

Their love story has gone viral. But it hasn’t even begun . . . Franny meets Hayes in the opposite of a meet-cute – when her dress gets caught in the subway doors on her way home and then rips, leaving her in the fashion equivalent of a hospital gown. Hayes is the stuffy suit whose one redeeming quality is giving Franny his jacket, saving her from showing her assets to half of New York. Franny is eager to forget the whole horribly embarrassing encounter as soon as possible, but neither of them anticipated a fellow commuter live-blogging them as #subwaybaes – turning their awkward run-in into click-bait and a manufactured love story for the ages . . . Quick to dismiss Hayes as just another a rich guy, Franny is sure she’ll never see him again, and she’s desperate to put her three minutes of viral fame behind her. But fate isn’t done with the would-be subway sweethearts just yet . . . A love letter to romance, friendship and the Big Apple, In a New York Minute is a fresh, modern take on romantic comedy for fans of The Flat Share, Our Stop and One Day in December.

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"A Nora Ephron romp for the modern ages...delivers an absorbing, heart-achingly good HEA." --Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author 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. 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? "Spins a catastrophic meet-cute into a richly realized romance that's surrounded by even more love stories--between friends, between families, and between New Yorkers and their city. You'll devour it." --Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, USA Today bestselling authors of The Royal We and The Heir Affair "A love story to friendship, discovering what--and who--makes you feel truly yourself, and New York City. I flew through this book and enjoyed every moment!" --Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of While We Were Dating "A sparkling delight about found and chosen family, being brave even in the tiny moments, and the rewards we can reap when we put our authentic selves out there. What a sweet, hilarious treat." --Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author "A frolicky, playful rom-com about finding Mr. Right when everything else goes wrong." --Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author of Life's Too Short "A perfect New York romance, as sweet, steamy, and surprising as the city itself." --Abbi Waxman, USA Today bestselling author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill "If you're looking for the perfect 'meet cute,' look no further. Adorable banter and countless laugh-out-loud moments makes this charming romance a true delight." --Farrah Rochon, USA Today bestselling author of The Dating Playbook

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