an amazing story, amazing concept my problem is that one of the characters live in London and if that wasn’t mentioned so many times I would’ve thought it was based in America due to the words used.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It was simply delightful. I loved the characters and their relationships and their genuine care and concern for each other.

I enjoyed this book. It's a cute romance novel that begins with a chance misdial from a man in the US to a woman in England. They begin chatting and the story explores the notion of whether or not someone can fall in love with someone who you've never met. Even though you can certainly foresee what will happen (like most romance novels), I found the premise original and I continuously looked forward to picking up this book to find out what happens next. I also enjoyed the dual POV and the way us (the reader) got to follow the main characters' journey over the course of many months. However, I found a few issues with this book, one of them being that the ending was rushed. Given the emotional roller coaster and the suspense, I felt like more than a few sentences about the characters' ultimate fate was so needed. I hope with more editing/reviewing that this can be fixed. Additionally, the relationship between two characters (George and Hannah) was very toxic and unhealthy, which was not addressed at all. There was also some fatphobia throughout the story which was a bit off putting. Lastly, the author seemed to over use the word rigmarole, which may just be me being picky (it definitely irked me every time I saw it). Overall, an enjoyable romance novel that I believe has a lot of promise given more editing.

I really loved this story. Seeing Hannah and Davey grow and fall in love and then grow apart made this a page turner for me. I had to keep reading in hopes that something good would happen for them. The relationship between Hannah and George was slightly obnoxious. Definitely one of those relationships that everyone on the outside knows is doomed, but the characters have to find out for themselves. I loved the ending, I just wish we got more of their life together. Great book!

Such a cute story with a happy - somewhat predictable - ending. Started off slightly slow but picked up towards the end. Would have preferred to read more of Hannah and Davey and less of Hannah and George.

Overall would recommend if you like a writing style similar to Emily Henry.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Thanks to NetGalley for my gifted copy of this book in exchange honest review.
The Man I Never Met is a wonderfully sweet story of Davey and Hannah. It all started with a misdialed number that leads to an unexpected friendship that spans continents and across many months.
It’s sweet, has a HeA, and has a lovely cast of supporting characters.
Solid 4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

This book was completely un-put-down-able for me. I don’t usually enjoy books where the love interests spend a big chunk of the book not together or trying to be together, but the way this book was written really worked. It didn’t make anyone a truly bad guy. Topics are hard here, but dealt with with compassion and delicacy. There is a lot of personal growth, Hannah really learns about herself but in a very natural, round about sort of way. I enjoyed the scenery, the writing and the book overall. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced ARC of this book. I really wanted to like this long-distance slow burn romance, but as I was reading I really felt it was more about Hannah than Davey and the last few chapters really pulled the rug out from under me on the whole story.
I saw a lot of reviews that lamented that the twist was totally predicatable but I didn't see it coming entirely, so that was a nice change of pace. Hannah's side story with George was weird and I didn't like reading it and felt like it didn't really contribute much to the story.
Overall, this was not a all time fave for me.

Thank you Elle Cook, Random House Publishing Group and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. The Man I Never Met is out November 22, 2022.

I was really looking forward to this book, I absolutely loved the premise. An accidental call, a friendship that started to turn into more. I was excited but honestly this book fell super short for me. There is a twist that I honestly didn't see coming and it completely derails the whole book. The two main characters that you root for are in different relationships for most of the book. I feel like besides the beginning the characters had such minimal interaction with one another that the ending was very unrealistic to me. The only reason I rated it as a 2 star and not a 1 star is because I liked the side characters and I did like how the characters grew. I really liked the beginning and the end was okay but the middle ruined the whole book for me. The only reason I didn't DNF it was because I wanted to know the end, and honestly I wish I would have just skipped to the last chapter.

I absolutely loved this book…actually couldn’t put it down and read it one night! Beautiful, sad, and lovely! Exactly a book I needed! Thank you for the advanced copy!

This book reminds me a lot of a problem I keep having with contemporary romance - the characters are likable, the plot is good, but the writing isn't quite up to par. I didn't hate this, in fact, I enjoyed it - I'm just not sure it was very good.

This book is really charming and the beginning and the end are really outstanding. The middle is not nearly as great but still good. The author has two great characters in Hannah and Davey. Hannah especially is just a great narrator and it’s easy to get caught up in her story. Unlike other authors who often have some awful grating characters in the heroine’s life that’s not the case here. She has wonderful parents and great friends. There was too much of her work life for me but it’s still a minor part of the story. At one point there is an annoying fixation on her losing weight and not getting her usual appetite back which was weird and annoying but again minor criticism really. It’s a very emotional story which I hadn’t expected and reminds me a lot of another book I loved with a similar story but this one still stands out because it really is well written. It’s a book you will not be able to put down and I can’t wait for the author’s next book. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own..

I received an advance reader copy of this book.

"The Man I Never Met" is a cozy love story is about Hannah who receives a wrong phone call from an American man named Davey that changes her life. The book is told in dual perspective, which can be hit or miss (this was a hit), and covers the next year and a half-ish of both of their lives. Surprisingly emotional and full of suspense, I enjoyed reading this one! My only complaint is the end. The readers put in so much time and energy to have everything wrapped up in a paragraph or two. I needed a little more closure.

I was drawn by this cover and plot line and was excited to dive in. I started the story and enjoyed the British setting and story line. However I struggled with the pace of the story. I did not finish the book. Thank you for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Rarely do I read a book that manages to kept me on my toes and catch me off guard the way The Man I Never Met did!

The Man I Never Met by Elle Cook was a refreshing read. As an avid reader, I often find that most books, while quite entertaining, are predictable. However, I was never able to figure this particular book out. Just when I thought I had the plot locked down, I quickly discovered I did not.

I truly loved this book. Right from the start I was hooked. I loved the concept of Hannah and Davey’s serendipitous encounter. As their relationship journey progressed, I enjoyed watching their playful banter, intimate conversations, and tragic unraveling. It was one of the more authentic and realistic romances I have read in a long time!

I was lucky enough to have been given an electronic advanced reader copy of this book by NetGalley.com and Random House Publishing Group/ Ballantine in exchange for my pure and honest feedback.

I would highly recommend this book to any and everyone! I personally will be purchasing a physical copy of this book upon publication for myself and to gift to others.

I think the mark of a good book is how it sucks you in and makes you feel for the characters. They matter, their decisions matter, and when you can get mad at their decisions as well… “The man I never met” is a really good book. I loved Davey though I hated some of the stupid decisions he made. I really liked Hannah, though also hated some of the decisions she made about George. I loved Joan, wish we saw more of Miranda and Paul. So much suspense bringing it together in the end.

The gorgeous cover and intriguing storyline of this book probably kept me interested, but the overall narrative left something to be desired. I found it difficult to truly connect with the tale or the characters because the writing seemed a little robotic. It was occasionally difficult for me to lose myself in the novel. However, the writer did a wonderful job of creating Davey and Hannah as multifaceted people with a compelling plot. The reader had the impression that they were progressing through the story with the two of them.

The Man I Never Met by Elle Cook was an unexpectedly emotional novel I absolutely adored. Hannah and Davey are fantastic. Smart and funny and interesting, I truly enjoyed cheering them on from the sidelines. The premise and writing were great and I will definitely recommend this book!!

Unfortunately what is a good premise was too long of a book. I found myself trying to see how much was left. The story, once Davey and Hannah stopped talking became jumbled and disorganized. Would have preferred dual POV from the beginning.

I could not finish reading. DNF at 67%.

Thanks, NetGalley!

I DEVOURED this book in less than 24 hours. From the first chapter I was pulled in and felt invested in these characters and their relationship journey. This book takes you through various emotions, relationship hardships, and near misses. I only wish there were some more details/follow-up at the end or epilogue for more story!