In a New York Minute

Kate Spencer

Mar 2022 · Sold by Forever

About this ebook

“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
 
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?
 
A clever, tender rom-com romp for readers of Jasmine Guillory, Abby Jimenez, and Sophie Cousens.
 
Read this if you love:

• Opposites attract romance
• A love letter to New York City
• An adorable meet disaster
• Found family

Ratings and reviews

In A New York Minute was such a surprise to me - in the best way ever! It was such a delightful book! Franny is having the worst day possible. She loses her job, then gets on the subway and manages to get her dress caught in the door and it rips right down the back! Thankfully, some good Samaritans come to her rescue, one of which happens to be a handsome man in a suit, Hayes, who offers her his coat. Their meet cute goes viral and as fate would have it, they keep getting brought back into one another's orbit even though they are as opposite as the day is long! Will they end up as friends or more? Or will their viral moment eventually fizzle out? This was such an enjoyable story and the supporting characters were the best. Franny's friends Cleo and Lola, along with Hayes colleague Eleanor gave both Franny and Hayes great sounding boards and they were wonderful support systems for them as well. It was fully of witty banter, emotion and fun. I would highly recommend this one and I'll definitely be checking out future Kate Spencer offerings!

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About the author

Kate Spencer is the co-host of the award-winning podcast Forever35 and author of In a New York Minute and The Dead Moms Club. Her written work has been published by The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, Esquire, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Buzzfeed, and numerous other places. Previously, she worked as a senior editor and producer at VH1. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two daughters.