I enjoy O'Learys sense of humor and Britishisms. After this third novel, I'm realizing her plotting and creativity also makes her work shine. This was a potentially cringey but ultimately redemptive story of complicated relationships. It almost read like a thriller, I couldn't stop turning pages.

Beth O'Leary's The No Show is a beautiful story of three women seemingly connected by one man who's stood them all up on Valentine's Day. Part rom-com, part heartache, this novel is full of heart. The four main characters are complex and fully-formed. The thread that ties them together is beautifully woven throughout the story. Highly recommended.

This was an unexpected read that felt quite different from O’Leary’s previous books. While fun, it felt a bit long story wise and its unexpected twist felt a little late in the game. This author is a must read for me however, and I look forward to reading anything and everything she writes in the future!

I am a huge fan of Beth O'Leary. I finished this book last night, and let's just say my jaw is still on the floor.

I found the first half a little tedious - there was a slower build that I normally don't care for, but I enjoy O'Leary's writing so much and the characters in this story that I didn't mind. Plus there was this nagging "what the actual heck is going on??" thought that kept me coming back for more. And then.... the 70% mark hit and everything started falling into place in ways I never expected.

This was truly brilliant writing. O'Leary should consider writing thrillers/mysteries, because I genuinely did not see the ending coming (even though I was warned it was sad). The plot was absolutely masterful.

I am so glad I read The No-Show by Beth O'Leary. This book reminded me a lot of one of my favorite authors - Mhairi McFarlane - which is such a high compliment. O'Leary's story is about three women - Siobhan, Miranda, and Jane. All three are very different. Each has been stood up for Valentine's Day by Joseph Connor. The story alternates between the three women - Siobhan is a life coach, Miranda is a tree surgeon and Jane volunteers at a charity shop. As the story unfolds, we see each woman fall in love with Joseph even though she may end up hurt by where exactly he was on Valentine's Day and why the date was stood up.

Okay so this might be the sort of book you DNF if you are not patient. It takes until you are nearly at the end for all the threads to weave together and for what happened to make sense. Normally I am not super patient. However, I am SO glad I was while reading The No-Show. I loved this book. I almost cried at one scene and then absolutely teared up over the ending which made the journey worth it for me. My assumptions were turned on their head. I fell for each character - Siobhan, Miranda, Jane and even Joseph. The writing style kept my attention -- to the point where I did try to flip ahead a little just to prepare myself. I highly recommend this book and just keeping an open mind while you read it. This is an absolute must if you love British Women's Fiction as a genre.

Beth O'Leary's books have been a bit hit-or-miss for me, and I'm happy to say I really liked this one. Just when you think you know what's going on, bam, it changes. I liked the perspectives of the three women, and I was mostly able to keep straight who was who. They are all flawed but likeable, as is Joseph. This is an extremely tame romance if anything more than kissing bothers you.

Hooked until the end when the dots connect and the tears started dripping! Beth O'leary just got on my immediate buy list!

This one was so much more than I bargained for. I loved Beth's other books, but this one was really special. I absolutely loved it.

I didn't think it was possible, but somehow every time Beth O'Leary releases a new book, it's better than the last.

I was fully engrossed with this story from the get go. I was fully prepared to hate the male MC because HOW DARE HE play around on these three women.

The pacing, the POV swaps, all came together artfully to create the most beautiful, heartbreaking tale which has lived in my head rent free for a very long time.

I can see this book being re-read many times, just to try and catch new threads.

I didn't get to this book as early as I would have liked to so by the time I did get to it the verdict was out. So many fellow readers raved about this book!

I dove right in and although it kept me engaged and enthralled I was pretty confused as to where this story was headed for like 60% of the book but boy oh boy did the last 40% really suck you in and make it come all together so beautifully!

Beth is such a talented writer. She writes such unique stories with such finesse. I really loved this book and will highly recommend it.

I thought that this book was clever and a perfect example that sometimes when people let you down they are not necessarily doing it to be an asshole. I love Beth O'Leary so it was not really a surprise that I enjoyed this one. Overall I thought this was a really fun read.

4 1/2 stars! I was so unsure of this book for a long time but I stuck it out since I loved Beth O’Leary’s first two books so much, and it ended up being so much better than I could’ve pictured. Highly recommend if you want an uplifting and heartfelt read. Loved it.

Beth O'Leary's titles are usually such a balm for my soul (after reading several of her past books), but this one was just all right to me. Three women are stood up by the same guy and the story unfolds with getting to know each woman, and their relationships with him. He uses different names for each women. As the story unfolds you get to know each of the women he has stood up. It was a slow start and remained that way until about 90% of the book. I think the twist/revelation was meant to be "clever" but I did not experience it that way. I won't spoil the ending, but it was an overall okay book without the usual soothing feeling I get after reading O'Leary's past titles.

I have enjoyed Beth O’Leary’s books and this one did not disappoint. The three women have all been stood up on Valentine’s Day by the same guy! They all forgive him and things get messy pretty quickly. They have no idea the others exist, but soon find out! This fun book helped me hold on to that summer feeling through September.

I usually devour Beth O'Leary books but for some reason I couldn't get through this one. I think I will pick it up again at a later day or listen to the audio.

The No Show may be my new favorite by Beth O’Leary! I will caution you not to let the cute cover fool you as this novel is full of heart and O’Leary dives into some deep topics. I don’t want to say much about the topics, though, because I don’t want to spoil anything. This book is best read with little-to-information about what you’re getting yourself into.

This book kept me guessing from chapter one and I was so glad I went in without it being spoiled for me. I honestly read very little about The No Show before I began reading – and I would urge you to do the same! Just take my word for it – it is WORTH READING! Dive in blind, with no expectations other than to sit back and enjoy yourself, and you will absolutely not be disappointed.

After the flatshare I was interested in reading more from Beth O'Leary. This book like her others take me some time to get into but once I'm hooked in I cannot put it down.
I like her style of writing as it's a bit different then what I normally read.

I just couldn’t get into this one! I wanted to really be drawn into the stories and plots, but it didn’t jive with what I expected having read other Beth O’Leary books. DNF for me!

Unfortunately The No-Show by Beth O'leary was a DNF for me. I had a hard time connecting to the plot and characters. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book

I enjoy Beth O'leary's stories. This one took longer for me to get into because of the third person present tense format.