This was fun!
The premise is what really hooked me and the writing style really fit the story.
I will be picking up more books by Elle Cook that's for sure.

This was a great read and will definitely recommend!! The cover is also so cute. Can’t wait to read more by this author.

5/5 stars!! This has to be one of my favorite Elle Cook books so far! You'll want to put this on your TBR!

The Man I never Met was a rollercoaster of emotions. But definitely a delight. Would highly recommend!

A Charming Tale of Serendipity

Elle Cook's "The Man I Never Met" is a charming tale of serendipity that unfolds when Davey connects with Hannah through a fortuitous misdial. From the outset, readers are forced to be immersed in this enchanting love story; cheering for the two main characters from the sidelines while the universe seemingly conspires to pull the protagonists apart.

The story skillfully maneuvers through the peaks and valleys of their romance, offering a diverse array of challenges that prompt the question: "To what extent can humans form a connection with someone they've never met?”

Well-drawn characters (Hannah’s spunky neighbor Joan is a personal favorite), both central and supporting, contribute to the story's richness making it one of the most enjoyable stories in recent memory.

"The Man I Never Met" is a fun, heartwarming exploration of unexpected connections, resilience in love, and the magical possibilities that fate may hold. Elle Cook delivers a delightful read for the hopeless romantic that appreciates a blend of romance and destiny.

While I enjoyed aspects of this book, I found the love interest in England to be confusing. I couldn't understand their relationship. It made me dislike the main character (and the book). wouldn't recommend.

In a post-covid world, I think everyone is searching for connections in places we didn’t really look for it before. Call me crazy, but I feel like the idea of starting a relationship with someone you met due to a wrong number is maybe…kinda…possible today? I genuinely enjoyed getting to see Hannah and Davey’s relationship blossom. This book will make you feel giddy and excited, but will also bring you to tears. There’s definitely more sadness than giddiness, so I wouldn’t recommend this one if you’re looking a light read. Overall, though, I enjoyed getting to read through Hannah and Davey’s love story.

Shew! What a rollercoaster of emotions!
I went from smiling and being so excited to mad and disappointed to heartbroken and devastated.
I absolutely love this trope - the accidental message turns into missed connection and romance. Is that even an actual recognized trope? I don't know but if it isn't it should be!
This book was devastating and lovely. Definitely would recommend!

I am sorry for the inconvenience but I don’t have the time to read this anymore and have lost interest in the concept. I believe that it would benefit your book more if I did not skim your book and write a rushed review. Again, I am sorry for the inconvenience.

Gosh, I love a book with great character development. Not only did I love the characters here, but I felt for them and the struggles they went through. The writing was great and made me think I could be friends with them lol Super quick read for me and I'm more of a RomCom girly when this lead more women's fiction.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC!

I had really high hopes for this book based on the synopsis and was so excited when I received an ARC of it. I read this last year and to be honest I sat on writing my review for a really long time because I was so torn on what I liked about the story versus what I didn't like. I also made the mistake of reading other people's reviews to see what they thought of the story, and I honestly felt like I had read a different book than everyone else because there was so much that everyone seemed to like but that I just couldn't stomach. Or people left quite a lot out of their reviews that were the parts that I focused the most on, and as a result I didn't jump straight into writing a review and then time slipped away.

To be honest, my favorite parts of the book were the little bit of POV that we got from Daniel. I wanted so much more from just him. The texts and phone calls and stuff between him and Hannah were great, but all the other stuff - the relationship of Hannah with George? What an unnecessary waste, and a huge detractor for me in this book!

The little bit we got of Hannah and Daniel, finally together at the end, was just not enough. I need so much more! Ugh, I hate when books end so abruptly like this one without enough of the couple together to satisfy my need for their HEA. At any rate, I really thought this story was going to be completely different than what we got.

Add this to your list for when you’re in the mood for a tear-jerker. I could see this becoming a movie easily. It was very heartwarming and put together well. Recommend!

A cute romantic story about a relationship built on never having seen each other. Loved the characters and very interested in finding out how their relationship would progress.

This was a delicious novel from start to finish. It pulled at my heartstrings and left me breathless. I will be revisiting this one again and again and again.

Synopsis:

When Hannah answers a call from an unknown number - it's just an easygoing American named Davey who misdialed calling into a job interview. Then she gets a text saying he got the job and is moving to London. Soon texts become calls that turn to video calls and they develop a relationship they can't wait to start when Davey lands in London. Except Davey doesn't show at the airport. The reason changes their lives in an instant and they don't know what to do but try to move on. Will fate intervene once more to bring the two together, or will Davey always be the man that Hannah never met?

Review:

I absolutely adored this book! It reminded me of my online dating days when you would chat with someone and feel that glimmer of hope and excitement - which was typically shattered upon meeting them, BUT still! The optimism and excitement I felt, I can still remember it. If you haven't experienced anything like that, this book will seem a bit far fetched (based on our conversation at book club about this book). This book made me think about fate and being "meant to be" and how somehow in relationships or friendships, you can connect with someone by chance and just hit it off and make a deep connection. I highly recommend this book!

I received a complimentary copy of this as a host of The Gloss Book Club.

This romcom had the best characters, full of personality and depth. It was a romantic and heart-breaking book, carrying the theme of illness, hope, and survival.

The Man I Never Met was an amazing read! I was drawn in from the beginning and held on for the ups and downs of this ride all the way to the end. There are gasp out loud moments, grab a box of tissue moments, and of course the happy ever after moment. Prepare yourself for an emotional roller coaster ride with this story by Elle Cook!

I thought this book was absolutely adorable! The will they or won't they angst always keeps me on the edge of my seat!

I loved this book from start to finish. It’s a beautiful, modern romantic love story, but not mushy. I felt like I could easily have been friends with Hannah - even though I am more Joan’s age. What a great read. I want more from this author! I didn’t want it to end.

I kept putting this one down and then picking it back up again. It just was tugging at my heart and I had to choose the right time to read it. I loved the story, but the topic of cancer, even when it ends happy, is never so fun to read. I really enjoyed the characters, especially the best friends, but this was an emotional read.