Thank you to Harper 360 and NetGalley for the advanced read of Love Me Do by Lindsey Kelk.

This book, published in September of 2023, is great for those of us who love a good rom com. I had read Lindsey Kelk’s The Christmas Wish, which I enjoyed, so I was looking forward to this book. It did not disappoint! And one of my issues with The Christmas Wish were all the British references… but this book luckily took place in California. ;)

Phoebe Chapman travels to the Hollywood Hills to visit her workaholic sister, but ends up befriending her bubbly personal trainer and handsome carpenter neighbor instead. There is matchmaking, silly situations, romance, and lots of sunshine filled scenes that transport you to LA. I really enjoyed the main and secondary characters. And as far as rom com books go, this fits that bill perfectly!

Such a cute romance with some surprising deep moments! I loved the way that each of the characters had something that they were working through for the duration of the story but still complemented each other

I completely underestimated this book. From the beginning, it was such a fabulous read and such a cute love story. It was completely unexected and not the traditional love story -- but sometimes you just need that! You need to have the unexpected. This author brought a different style of humor and I am still giggling thinking about different aspects. This truly intrigued me to read more by this author!

I had a difficult time finishing this one... the characters and relationships between them seemed too underdeveloped for the story to be realistic. It was also quite predictable. None of the characters, perhaps except Myrna, were particularly likable either.

I requested this book because Lindsey Kelk has always been a safe bet for those of us who do not like to read open door scenes - imagine my surprise when I heard her latest had an open door scene in it! So, I did not finish this book, and I don’t plan to check out any of her future works unless I hear she’s gone back to her roots.

Loved that it was set in LA but I didn’t love it too much. The writing flowed and it’s light hearted and a summer read to enjoy poolside.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the eARC! This was a retelling of Cyrano which initially drew me to the novel. Light-hearted and definitely Summertime coded, this was enjoyable! A fun romance read for any romance fan!

This book has vivid scenes and is a great escape from reality. There are many parts where I was laughing out loud.

This book was adorable! It was such a fun and quick summer read and also, I adore the cover. The setting of the book was really fun and the banter between the main characters was top tier. If you need a palette cleanser or even just a fun beach rom com, I’d highly recommend picking this one up.

4.5/5

As a long-time fan of Lindsey Kelk (both her books, as well as her work as a podcast host), I was absolutely thrilled when NetGalley sent me a digital e-ARC of Love Me Do. Lindsey is a master of constructing a classic romantic comedy. While the premise wasn't necessarily the *most* believable, I was more than happy to suspend my disbelief and lose myself in this charming story about a British woman who visits her sister in LA and finds herself falling in love (with the city, as well as the people...one of them, in particular).

What I loved:
- Kelk's brand of humor. She's witty and just snarky enough without being mean. Her humor is also rooted in every day, mundane experiences that are deeply relatable (e.g. the horror of getting in the shower and realizing after the fact that the safety seal on your new shampoo hasn't been removed).
- The author's ability to write character chemistry, not only between the FMC and MMC, but also between the two sisters, as well as the protagonist and new friends she makes over the course of the novel.
- The way that Lindsey Kelk managed to make me fall in love with LA in this book, despite the fact that I've never particularly enjoyed or appreciated the city.
- The rom-com situations that the FMC and MMC find themselves in. You'll just have to read it and see, but this is rom-com writing of the Nancy Meyers and Nora Ephron variety. (Esp. the description of the LA mansions. I need Nancy Meyers to turn this into a movie just so I can see these houses brought to life.)

Phoebe Chapman, a heartbroken Brit, unexpectedly turns matchmaker in LA, trying to pair her sister's personal trainer, Bel, with Ren, the charming neighbor. Her journey through love letters, an unlikely friendship with an aged film star, and matchmaking adventures, leads her to a deeper appreciation of LA and perhaps a new chance at love.

Lindsey Kelk is an auto-read author for me so I was excited about her new release this year! The book struck me as charming and sweet, with echoes of The Holiday, adding a touch of charm. Exploring LA through Phoebe's journey, especially familiar places, was a highlight for me. All the characters were endearing and kept me engaged. I loved Phoebe as a main character and appreciated seeing her perspective throughout the novel. However, Ren, the male lead, lacked depth and seemed naive. I found the most annoying character to be Bel. I didn’t understand why Phoebe was so willing to help Bel when Phoebe didn’t owe anything to her and all Bel did was guilt trip Phoebe into awkward situations. This read more as a women’s fiction than romance. Overall, I gave this 3.5 stars and rounded to 4 stars on GoodReads.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of Love Me Do by Lindsey Kelk.

Really loved the character development in this book. I loved the chemistry between the characters and upw unique it was. This was a quick read which i enjoyed so much!

I have read a few previous books from Lindsey Kelk, and I simply love her writing style. Love Me Do did not disappoint. It was basically a Hallmark Rom com, that honestly would make a great movie, I mean she is a greeting card writer could it be anymore cheesy? I loved every bit of this book. Perfect summer vibes, as it is set in sunny LA California,characters are likable and well written,

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

Funny, smart, and swoony. I’m new to Kelk and this one definitely intrigued me enough to check out her next one!

I fell in love with Lindsey Kelk's writing with her holiday book last year. It was super fun to read her new book, which was the perfect summer read!
This was a delightful story that involved romance but wasn't soley a romance, had amazing characters, and so many laugh-out-loud moments. I can't wait to read many, many more Lindsey Kelk books.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Such a cute and fun read!! Summer book read for sure. I loved it!

Thank you netgalley.

Okay, this was the cutest book ever! This is the perfect summer vacation read. We follow Pheobe as she is visiting her sister in California. After meeting Ren her sister's next-door neighbor and a real-life cinnamon roll it game over for Phoebe in the best way. Although their romance was more of a subplot it all felt very well balanced. I loved every single side character, they all felt so real. There in something about kelks writing that just pulls the emotion out of you, there were several times when I had tears in my eyes, but there were also moments that had me laughing out loud. overall this book was such a blast and I am so grateful to have received this arc.

Love Me Do by Lindsey Kelk is a delightful romantic novel that takes place in the Hollywood Hills. The story follows the protagonist, a matchmaker named Gemma, who can't resist playing cupid for her handsome neighbor, Ren, a carpenter. As she spends more time with Ren, she realizes that she can't hide from love in La La Land. The chemistry between Gemma and Ren is palpable, and the author does an excellent job of building up the tension between them. The book is a perfect blend of romance, humor, and drama, and it kept me hooked from start to finish. I highly recommend Love Me Do to anyone who loves a good romantic novel.