This was such a great storyline that was unique.

The use of wit and banter was perfect, but there was some frustration on how the characters struggled to fine each other at the same time. When they were found, it was not the most non-toxic situation.

Instead of my usual slow burn of the “big boom,” it was the slow burn of what the characters would choose at any given time.

The premise to this one sounded very good and I honestly believe this book had great potential, however, it fell extremely flat for me. I felt there was no chemistry between our male and female leads. They didn’t click for me.

I was expecting to fall into a fun rom-com filled with some fun antics by the female lead while she searched for her “lost date”. Instead I found myself with a female lead who lacked empathy, was very self-centered, and highly unlikable. It made it impossible for me to enjoy the love story.

Chloe is very pushy to go into a relationship with Ben when he has already told her he isn’t emotionally available. She is very insensitive to the fact that Ben is going through a very difficult time in his life. His mother is dying and all Chloe cares about is pushing for them to have a relationship even though Ben has already told her he cannot.

After Ben finally caves into a relationship with her, Chloe quickly changes her mind, stating the relationship is TOO MUCH for her (too much for Chloe is the fact that she’s constantly comparing herself to Ben’s ex and she isn’t able to spend every single second with him because he is at the hospital with his dying mother). And when Ben tells her they can work through everything together she has the AUDACITY to tell Ben to “respect her decision”… yes miss Chloe, just like you respected his decision before?

Chloe makes a few bad decisions throughout the story and then she blames them on Ben. Her excuses for this are extremely unsubstantial.

I tried very hard to find a redeeming quality in Chloe, but there was none. Her lack of empathy towards what Ben was going through with his mother was a huge red flag for me.

Sadly this one was not for me.

*Thank you Wattpad Webtoon Book Group and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC for review. All thoughts are my own.*

Chloe Baker's Lost Date is an entertaining, fun story but I have to be honest, I was a little frustrated with the relationship that Chloe had with 'Jack'. Why couldn't they be on the same page at the same time? So much back and forth. But I guess that's what makes for a compelling story and it definitely made me keep turning the pages. But seriously, get it together guys!

Putting aside my tiny bit of frustration, I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the characters. Some of the predicaments they found themselves in were so much fun to be a part of. And watching the relationship come together and blossom was totally satisfying.

I've read both of Katie Wick's novels and love them both. Chloe Baker's Lost Love was the perfect escape read that I needed right now. I highly recommend it for a fun, summer read.

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

I had such high hopes for this one! The concept sounded so unique and interesting and I thought I was going to enjoy it!

Unfortunately I didn’t vibe too well with this one. As others have said in their reviews, I found it odd to go chasing after someone that much after only a few hours of knowing them. I’m not a fan of the whole “insta love” thing and it felt like a modification of that when she was looking for him so desperately. Also not a fan of a woman counting calories and being obsessed with body image as that can be quite triggering for me.

Writing was fine and it was a good idea but the execution wasn’t there for me.

4.5/5
I found this novel to be delightful and heartfelt. I get why Chloe had a freak out a bit because she didn’t feel that she was making choices she normally would have and the x in this equation was Ben. It was easier for her to blame him than look at herself.

I loved the friendship between Kit and Chloe and how they both pushed each other but more so Kit to Chloe. I liked the message that it’s never too late to fix your relationships as well.

The story sounds promising and cute with Chloe and Jack having a great first date. But after 'ghosted' happens and she desperately searching for Jack just doesn't seem right to me. Chloe also such a hard character to like. Her calorie thing is so hard for me to keep on reading.

I also could not see her and 'Jack' chemistry. Like I don't really understand why you go so far for someone who you only know for few hours? Weird. They seemed more like friends than lovers to me.

Overall, it was decent read but it did have potential. It just not well developed in its depth.

Thank you netgalley for the review copy provided.

Classic and romantic. An enjoyable quick read and the characters were pretty easy to fall in love with. I usually have something to say about story pacing with meet cutes and contemporary romances, but for this one the pacing is pretty good.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

This book had a lot of potential and the summary intrigued me but unfortunately I just didn't overall enjoy this one. And one of my pet peeves is reading about a FMC counting calories or having body image issues to the point where is over takes the story in my eyes.

Thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad Webtoon Book Groups for an eARC of this book. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I thought the premises of this one sounded great and I was really looking forward to starting it. I found the book to start off pretty strong with Chloe and Jack having a great first date. When Chloe reaches out to thank Jack for the date, she realizes she has “lost” her date when she doesn’t get the reply she was expecting.
From there, the book kind of lost its original appeal when Chloe becomes super desperate to find Jack. I found her to be selfish and immature in how certain things were handled. I felt like the concept was great, the MCs had potential but just found myself unable to feel invested in Chloe and Jacks story.


✵𝖬𝖺𝗇𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗇𝗄𝗌 𝗍𝗈 𝖶𝖺𝗍𝗍𝗉𝖺𝖽 𝖶𝖤𝖡𝖳𝖮𝖮𝖭 𝖡𝗈𝗈𝗄 𝖦𝗋𝗈𝗎𝗉 ＆ 𝖭𝖾𝗍𝖦𝖺𝗅𝗅𝖾𝗒 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗀𝗂𝖿𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗆𝖾 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝖠𝖽𝗏𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾𝖽 𝖱𝖾𝖺𝖽𝖾𝗋’𝗌 𝖢𝗈𝗉𝗒 𝗂𝗇 𝖾𝗑𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗇𝗀𝖾 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗆𝗒 𝗁𝗈𝗇𝖾𝗌𝗍 𝗋𝖾𝗏𝗂𝖾𝗐.✵

Thankyou to NetGalley for an ARC copy in exchange for this honest review.

Te be quite honest I was a bit afraid to start reading this because of some of the other reviews and my fears were unfortunately confirmed.

There are aspects to this book I enjoyed but so much is overshadowed by Chloe’s personality that I didn’t want to continue reading it. The calorie thing is just toxic and I wouldn’t want to put that energy out into the world. I get that is how some people feel but you can leave that out of a romance book.

Thank you Netgalley for the e-arc.
I think that this had a lot of potential but the execution wasn't done well for me. I didn't feel the connection, perhaps it was too insta-love for me. The writing isn't all that charming either. I do think that Ben and Chloe are nice people but I didn't feel the connection between them, they seemed more like friends than lovers to me. I also wish that the story was more compelling, it got a bit underwhelming for me.

It seems to me that it was a story that had a lot of potential, but it was not developed in its depth, so I did not end up engaging with the book. Also, there were some moments that were too much drama for me. Although the setting of the story in NY was very good, I did not end up very convinced of the chemistry of the MCs.

This was a lot of fun. You know going in that Chloe and the guy she meets are going to have a great first date and then Chloe won’t be able to find him again. And then, since it’s a romance, they’ll find each other. I’m not sure that New York City is as small a universe as the book implies for people seeing each other again and again, but I’ll go along with it.

The book even refers to the standard trope of the couple getting together and then breaking up over some misunderstanding or stupid reason and then getting back together again for their HEA. And then it happens, mostly because Chloe is a bit stupid about her relationships. And she makes a typical mistake in sending out an email with the wrong attachment that any reader would have seen coming right away. For someone whose job it is to read romances, I’m surprised Chloe didn’t see that coming.

But I still enjoyed the book. It was also a love note for NYC without worrying about the crime or other problems plaguing the city. It is the NYC that appears in all the best rom-coms, not the one in real life.

I also enjoyed the passion her co-worker had for shipping the Bridgerton romance and that community. That was funny.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

I loved this book! This has to have one of the most interesting premises I’ve ever read. Chloe is pretty new to New York and has zero dating life. Her friend, Kit, set her up on a date with Jack. She waits for him at a restaurant one morning for breakfast, but he’s late. Finally, after 20+ minutes, he shows. They have breakfast, go to the museum, and go to central park. The wonderful day is ended with a kiss. When she goes to text Jack, he responds and Chloe learns that it wasn’t Jack she was out with that day. But who was she with? She works at a company who creates book boxes, and with one of the books, she sends out a flyer looking for this mystery man. Can the subscribers help her find him?

First – Chloe works for a book box company!!! I absolutely LOVED that. And she uses it to help her find her mysterious guy – even better!! I had no idea that Chloe was on a date with the wrong guy (I read the synopsis a long time ago and didn’t refresh my memory). The whole date with the mystery guy made me smile.

I felt the chemistry between them. Chloe did eventually go out with the real Jack, but I didn’t feel anything between them. He was a nice guy though. I am from New York, so having the characters explore the city was like being back home.

Chloe has this amazing best friend – Kit. While it was Kit that originally set her up with Jack, Kit wants nothing more than for Chloe to be happy. She’s her ride or die, she’s Chloe’s conscience, and she is brutally honest. Kit was the ultimate best friend, and the type of friend that everyone needs.

Chloe did annoy me a little bit. She was so wishy washy. It’s normal for a FMC not to want to admit feelings at first, but man, she was one of the worst! Also, she was annoyed when mystery man needed to go see his dying mother instead of being with her. BIG RED FLAGS!!!

Regardless, I still loved the book and would definitely recommend it.

This was an enjoyable read, that I finished in less than a day. The plot was interesting and not something I have come across before in a romance book, so that was refreshing.

The MFC, Chloe is waiting for her blind date, who finally turns up after 30 minutes, and they spend an amazing day together. Later, when she texts him, she realises that the man she spent the day with, was not her blind date after all. Chloe then starts coming up with plans on how to find this mystery guy.

The New York City back drop was great, but the MMC, I’ll admit was not the best book boyfriend. Although he had charm and you could tell he really liked Chloe, he told a lot of half-truths and came across as untrustworthy. There is a 3rd act break up, but I was rooting for it. Chloe needed the time to reassess. I am glad the two, got back together in the end, but I wish the MMC fought a bit harder for her. I needed a bit more grovelling, especially after all the effort she did to find him.

There is spice, but nothing explicit.

Overall, I feel I’ve been on an emotional rollercoaster as there is a lot going on in this book. Yes, there are flaws eg: the phone number thing I thought was ridiculous, but the story kept me engaged and had my heart pumping. I say when a book does that it needs to be rated high.
Thank you @netgalley and @wbywattpadbooks and @wattpadbooks for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Another really cute and sweet novel from Canadian author Katie Wicks - I enjoyed both Hazel Fine and now Chloe Baker. If you haven’t read both of these, you really need to check them both out! She’s a new hidden great Canadian author gem!

Chloe Baker is quite the unique storyline - without giving everything away (because you really need to read and enjoy without being spoilered), she shows up for a blind date with her bestie’s coworker, who is very late. She’s about to leave when… there’s Jack! They sit and chat over a long brunch, then after she heads through Central Park and ends up at the Met where they cross paths again, and wind up strolling the museum where his mom once worked so he knows what he is talking about. Afterwards, he gets an alarming call that his mom isn’t well, so he takes off. When she texts him later to thank him for a good day and ask after his mom, Jack is very confused because he texted earlier to cancel on her (his building blocked it from sending, unfortunately) … so who did she just spend the day with?

The lost date is the gentleman who appeared and was the perfect guy… the guy Chloe is now searching NYC for, while spending time with Jack, the guy her bestie insists she still has to get to know and give a chance - because how will she ever find the unknown guy in this city again? She might as well get to dating, since she was out of the dating game for years before this.

I really loved this story and everything about it - Wicks writes very well and the nod to her writing platform (Wattpad) through Chloe’s coworker is an absolute hoot! I highly recommend it! I know it may sound like a love triangle, but it is not - that’s a trope I avoid, so you shouldn’t be turned off this book if you’re the same as me.

(There were a few annoyances and why only 4, not 5 star… but I easily got beyond them, like bridgerton stuff from a side character (I’m not a fan of it, books or show, so i breezed past these blech parts), all the terrible diet/calorie and over/excessive drinking which really is truly problematic, and the fact Chloe Baker was a whiney and needy person - most of the time she’s a great character)


I received an advance copy from NetGalley and W by Wattpad Books, and this is my honest feedback.

“Chloe Baker's Lost Date” by Katie Wicks is a delightful rom-com that captures the magic of serendipitous encounters and the rollercoaster of emotions that come with new beginnings. Wicks weaves a heartwarming tale set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City.

Meet Chloe Baker. She has it all, a great job, a fresh start in the Big Apple, but her dating life is nonexistent. When she reluctantly agrees to a blind date, she's both nervous and excited. But then Jack, her date, is late. Very late. Just when she's about to give up hope, he appears, and they embark on a magical day together—an afternoon at the Met, a walk in Central Park, and an unforgettable kiss. Chloe is on cloud nine, eager to see Jack again. But when her text goes unanswered, she becomes determined to unravel the mystery of his disappearance. Is true love worth disrupting her carefully crafted life?

The concept of a lost date and the subsequent search for love is both charming and relatable. Wicks skillfully draws readers into Chloe's world, making us root for her from the very beginning. The chemistry between Chloe and Jack is palpable. Their banter, shared interests, and that perfect kiss make their connection feel genuine. New York City comes alive in Wicks' prose. The Met, Central Park, and the bustling streets create an enchanting backdrop for Chloe's romantic escapades.

Some readers might find the frequent references to diet culture distracting. Chloe's thoughts on calories and body image may detract from the main plot for some readers, but this reader appreciates the viewpoint. Chloe's excessive drinking is concerning. While it adds tension to the story, it remains unaddressed, and may leave some readers wondering about the consequences.

“Chloe Baker's Lost Date” is a sweet, feel-good read that will leave you smiling. If you're a fan of romantic comedies with a dash of mystery, this book is a must-read. Wicks has crafted a story that reminds us that sometimes love finds us when we least expect it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group for a temporary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you, NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. Spoilers may be ahead, so read with caution.

This book has potential. I really enjoyed the premise and the general storyline. There were some aspects that felt awkward to me and I will review those at the end, but first, I want to talk about the great things about this book!

I LOVE the idea of “losing a date” and needing to find him. But she found him SO FAST in the book….I was hoping for more of a chase, to be honest. I do love that she enlisted the help of so many others, and thought it was so sweet that her friend and coworkers were in on the action. I loved the humor, I loved the banter and while it was pretty much spice free, the slow burn of this is so satisfying when they finally do get together.

Now….for the things that felt awkward to me:

-The love “triangle” between Jack and Ben, after the lost date has been found. I just did not find this realistic and honestly, it was kind of insulting that she kept wavering back and forth between the two guys. If I were in their shoes, I would have been so upset.
-I was kind of shocked at the amount of toxicity in discussing caloric intake, exercise and weight, in 2024. I did not love this and it never really seems to be resolved, which makes me wonder why this was a subplot line to begin with.
-Her coworkers are kind of toxic and while it is addressed briefly, they still continue their toxic behavior later in the book and that is annoying. They learned NOTHING from their argument(s).

I wanted to love this book more than I actually did.

The concept is fun and the book starts out great. I loved the meet cute, the characters and the punny puns and movie titles! But then the story kept repeating itself, they hook up, they break up, they hook up, they break up and it got to the point I didn't care if they stayed together or not. The storyline just felt a little flat and forced.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

i had to dnf this book at 50% in and i rarely dnf books. i did not connect with any character, especially not chloe, who's very self-centered and goes way too far to find this mystery guy. her friends were not better and were annoying. the constant diet culture comments were there for no reason and i think that, in 2024, we know better than to push this toxic mentality, especially when it's not related to the story. the pacing was off, it dragged often and the dialogues were too long. i did not really feel the chemistry between chloe and "jack" so i had a hard time rooting for them. overall, the idea was good but the execution was not great.