Hannah receives a random phone call from a stranger living in the United States. Davey is that caller and the two begin talking and texting daily, with plans to meet each other after the new year. But life gets in the way in one of the worst possible ways and they end up not meeting. It's a very emotional book with only a handful of loving moments. Overall though it was a great book and j liked the ending. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy.

A random wrong number call turns into a beautiful friendship between Hannah and Davey. Hannah never expected to hear from him again, but when he calls to tell her he got the job and will be moving close by, they start to chat almost daily. Both are feeling a bit more than friendship as they count down the days to Davey’s arrival. When he doesn’t show, Hannah isn’t sure what to think.

Ok so I definitely messaged @meganbythebook like 30% into this one and asked why she was doing this to me. Hannah and Davey had just the best connection, even though they hadn’t met I found myself rooting for them from the very start. I think I went through the exact same emotions as Hannah when he didn’t show to the airport. I hate loved following the two as the followed their different paths, but still held out hope that one day they might meet. Also, George kind of a lot sucked. From right when they got back from vacation I was already over him. This is a wonderful story about how life and fate play a role in our lives.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for this ARC. This sweet book written by #ElleCook who also writes under #LornaCook for her historical fiction. Hannah received a call from an unknown number. When she answers, Davey admits he has dialed the wrong number. After a second misdial, they start a conversation that continues for a few months. Davey, who is moving to England, makes plans to meet Hannah in person. When the day comes, Hannah is there to greet him at the airport when Davey does not show. After several stressful hours, the reality of why Davey isn't there sets in. This book was a really good, sweet read!!!! #TheManINeverMet #ElleCook #RandomHouse #Nov2022

3.5/5⭐️

I enjoyed this one but with a couple of caveats.

Hannah, a single Londoner, has a good life…friends, a good job, nice flat, loving parents. One day she receives a wrong number call from an American, Davie, which changes her life. They begin calling regularly as Davie is getting ready to move to London for work, and she provides info about London and apartments for him. They become friends with the possibility of more, and she agrees to meet him at the airport…he never shows. After finally discovering the truth behind his absence, she moves forward and begins a relationship with George, a personal trainer at her gym. Davie moves on as well. After one phone call (at the urging of Davie’s best friend) and a chance sighting of Davie in London triggers Hannah’s feelings, she and her boyfriend decide to break up. Will they or won’t they finally connect?

There are lots of things to recommend this one. I enjoyed the characters for the most part, there’s some fun humor. But Hannah’s relationship with George felt too contrived to me, and Hannah deviated from what I had come to expect from her to a 180 when she was with him. Davie also had his moments of disbelief judging from what I would expect from him.

So, it was a good story but not without some glitches.

My thanks to the author, NetGalley and Dell for providing me the free early arc of The Man I Never Met for review. The opinions are strictly my own.

This had been on my TBR for so long and I am so mad at myself for waiting? I cried. Multiple times. I also said “aww!” out loud against my will and snorted occasionally as well. I thought it was just gonna be cute but it was so much more, y’all.

When Hannah answers the phone and talks to a confused (and American) Davey, she expects he’ll find the correct number for his job interview once he hangs up, and that will be the end of it.

But when he texts her to let her know that he got the job - nearby her in London - her congratulations in response is the first in a long line of conversations that grow rapidly into friendship and then into something more.

But on the day he’s set to arrive, Davey doesn’t show up. And he doesn’t answer Hannah’s texts or calls. And when he does, both of their worlds come toppling down.

Faced with the reality that they may never actually meet, the two stagger forward - alone. But no matter how much time passes, neither of them can seem to keep the other off their mind; it seems it’s entirely possible to fall in love with someone you’ve never met.

Oh my goodness! The emotional story caught me off guard.

I started this book, but got distracted by life and forgot it was on my Kindle. I stumbled on it yesterday and was quickly reminded that first chapter book grabbed me and I meant to find my way back to it. Whew, so happy I stumbled my way back to it! — Almost like fate? Ha.

This story was so much more than I expected it to be. It’s a well written story of love and self discovery. It’s not romance as much are heartfelt storytelling about the almosts in life. I loved it so much. I actually read the author’s notes and am really excited that she not only has other books she’s written under a different name (I had a feeling there was no way this was her first book— it’s great) but also that she’s writing another. Can’t wait!

2.5

The Man I Never Met follows Hannah ( who is from London) who picks up a call from a number she doesn't know. The person on the other line is American, and he dialed the wrong number for a job interview. Then they text Hannah back telling her they got the job. Soon Hannah and the American Davey start talking and calling each other everyday. And might want to start a relationship. Davey is set to move to London and right when he does something happens. And their chance of love might be ruined forever. 

***TRIGGER WARNING*** has themes of cancer 

This book was a major let down. It was going so well until Davey delayed coming to London. Most of this book wasn't even focused on the relationship between Davey and Hannah. It focused on them with other people. So when they finally got together it was like why. The ending of this book felt super rushed. And I just wish the author would have focused more on Hannah and Davey and really built there relationship out. This book would have been much better without the plot twist. Overall, I dont think I would suggest this romance book. 

Thank you NetGalley, Elle Cook, and Random House for the ARC of this book.

All opinions are my own.

Thank you #Netgalley for the advanced copy!

Hannah picked up a call with a number she didn't recognize, little did she know that call would change the trajectory of her life. Davey was on the other end of the line trying to call into an interview. The two made small banter, she wished him good luck and she thought that was the end. Instead they formed a connection and their relationship went from texting, to calls to video calls and eventually plans to meet in person when he moved there. Unfortunately, Davey then is faced with a life changing experience and ends things with Hannah. We then follow the perspective of each of them and how they always still thought of each other. Fate steps in and we watch the love unfold.....

Man this book was so special! I was waiting for the shoe to drop after the “meet cute” and man did it drop! This was a roller coaster of emotions, I was so happy reading the first 25% of book, everything was going so well till it didn’t. Even then, the story continued to be engaging specially when the author started switching to double POV, that was really smart! If that didn’t happen the storyline would drag and I’m pretty sure I would’ve lost interest.

My only complaint is the end, it felt rushed. I needed more dialogue and description of the final moment when Davey and Hannah finally met in person. Instead of just a narration of what she told him about what she wanted to happen after they met and what he wanted as well I was craving more passionate dialogue. I also missed more description of the kiss scene, how they felt touching each other, how they approached to kiss, what they felt while kissing. Just more of all of it! There was definitely space for that in the book specially because it was the moment I was waiting for the entire time! I was happy with the outcome but my expectations on what was going to happen were not met. Other than that I was really happy with the book.

Trigger warning: cancer diagnosis

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy.

I absolutely loved this book. Hannah and Davey… what a story. It got a little predictable and hokey at parts. And you yell at them. You yell at George. But overall, great read.

I rate this book 4 stars.

This story was absolutely adorable. The ultimate “meet cute” without actually meeting. The author does an excellent job engaging the reader to fall in love with the characters. I was rooting for them throughout the entire story! My one and only issue is the ending - I wanted SO much more than what was given. I would’ve loved to see how their story grew and evolved after FINALLY getting their happy ending.

Our protagonist, Hannah, is coasting through life. She has an average job in London, a great relationship with her parents, and is enjoying where her life is at. While out and about, Hannah receives a misdialed phone call from an American, who is trying to connect with someone for an interview. The quirky banter between the two encourages further conversations via text. The American, Davey, and Hannah find an unexpected friendship after she learns he will be moving to the UK for his job. However, Davey’s life is put on hold when he’s diagnosed with Stage 3 testicular cancer and forgoes the move across the pond to fight this disease. Because things have taken a romantic turn with Hannah, Davey decides to cut things off before anything more continues. Hannah, absolutely devastated, moves on with her gym friend, George, after a sensual holiday in Thailand. No matter how hard she tries, Hannah cannot let Davey go. The same goes for him. Will the two ever actually meet? Will Davey beat his cancer battle? How will fate play into their story?

Davey dials Hannah’s number by mistake, trying to set up a job interview from Texas to England. After he gets the job he texts Hannah to let her know he will be moving there and they embark on a friendship that leads to phone calls then video calls and eventually turns into more.

My gosh, the chemistry between these two jumped off the page, and the romance of it all made me swoon. But then when Davey’s flight lands in England he is not on the plane and Hannah is crushed. And reader, you will be too…What happens next broke me.

Don’t let the cover fool you, this is not a fluffy romance, it is a very emotional book and utterly unique. The sexy time is steamy without being vulgar. I loved the dual points of view and how each chapter covered a month in the year the book takes place. Elle Cook wrote the illness in a very realistic way and there is a good reason for that, he husband suffered the same thing.

I had no idea that this author writes other books under the name Lorna Cook and I went to look up some of her other offerings and I already have a copy of The Dressmaker’s Secret on my to be read pile. If you enjoy realistic romances with some surprising twists along the way, this is the book for you.

I absolutely love the connection between Hannah and Davey!!!! Never meeting someone and still having that bond is so heartwarming but i can definitely say this is NOT what i expected! The emotions this book brought to me are insane, i cried so much but i loved it.

One day Hannah picks up a phone call from an unknown number and a man named Davey is on the other end of the line. Davey mistakenly calls her twice trying to reach a number for a job interview. They begin an unlikely friendship that starts toward something more. Davey gets the job in London and they prepare to meet. Sadly when Hannah goes to the airport to collect Davey he is not there and she doesn't hear from him for days....

What follows is a year in their lives apart. Will they eventually find their way to each other? It's a pretty cute and fast read. I fell in love with Hannah's neighbor, an older woman who has coffee dates with her every Sunday. I would recommend for fans of Emily Stone, Josie Silver, and Cecelia Ahern.

Thank you to Elle Cook, Dell Publishing, and NetGalley for the ARC which did not influence my review.

I LOVE THIS BOOK! Just give me fun, tender stories like this with lovable characters and a great plot and I will be forever grateful. Hannah and Davey’s tale is so enjoyable I will have no problem recommending this!

Read if you like:
-heartfelt romances
- 90’s romcoms
- pen pals
- drama

This book is full of feeling, love, and happiness with vibes of the lake house or other romances where the main characters fall in love without ever setting eyes on each other.

When they are scheduled to meet, everything that can go wrong, seems to go wrong and is full of drama.

This book definitely is not lighthearted so be prepared for moments of sadness that will break your heart.

First thank you to the publisher and author for providing me with a digital ARC of this title via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

The cute cover first grabbed my attention and the summary hooked me. It just sounded so cute and sweet. Luckily, it did not disappoint. I was quickly drawn into the characters and the storyline. They are so nice and likable with the best meet cute. Total chick-lit that would make a great chick-flick. Great book to just get lost in. Not a literary standout, but still 4 stars for a fun, easy read

This is a very romantic book, but be warned that it's not all sunshine and roses. There is a prolonged, serious illness that takes place for much of the book. I found the characters' actions really frustrating at times, but I guess that means they seemed realistic! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

What a sweet read. I really loved the unique story and the romance of the unique situation. Will definitely read from the author again! A little too rushed at the end but overall enjoyed this!

This book is not a romance, but it does have a happy ending with a lot of heart break and angry in between. The ending was SUPER rushed though.