This was an adorable story! I loved all of the characters but Myrna was my absolute favorite. Everyone needs an older friend like her! Ren and Pheobes story was great to watch unfold!

Oh this book was really delightful. I loved that it wasn’t mainly a romance. Phoebe got to have good realizations about herself and gained two friends of different generations. I so want to be Myrna Moore when I grow up (I say as a 33 year old, haha.) Falling in love with a cute guy was a bonus. It truly was great to read.

Thanks as usual to NetGalley for the ARC.

This is a book of firsts for me…
First time reader of a Lindsey Kelk book.
First time receiver of an ARC. Thank you, NetGalley & Harper Collins!

Lindsey Kelk has been a sleeper author for me. How? How have I never heard of her!
A slow burn romance but the many laugh out loud (Cheez-it’s or OJ, anyone) moments made up for the mild spice. Phoebes was entirely relatable. Well done!

The most perfect summertime read! What’s a more quintessential summer time activity than exploring LA, lounging poolside, hiking, picnicking in a cemetery, birdwatching with the hunky next door neighbor, befriending a former Hollywood starlet, or dressing up as a mermaid for a kid’s birthday party?? Love Me Do was such a witty, sharply written story about unlikely friendships, adventure, sisters, and betting on yourself with a side of birdwatching and romance. The entire cast radiated charm, adding immense warmth and joy of the story.

This elder millennial was in heaven with all the pop culture references from Friends to Britney to beanie babies to She’s All That (one of the greatest films in cinematic history), but when you can seamlessly work in The Land Before Time and our collective love for Littlefoot, that’s a true literary feat. There’s even some millennial pink on the insanely gorgeous cover!

Going in, I knew this was a vacation style romance (the FMC is in LA for two weeks) so I was prepared for insta love, which is typically a trope I don’t enjoy, HOWEVER, much like stories with similar setups (The Holiday), I really enjoyed it for the fun, breezy, charming read that it was. I DO wish there had been an epilogue, but I liked how the ending was resolved.

I haven’t had this much fun - I laughed out loud more times than I can count - reading a book in a while and I fell in love with Phoebe, Suzanne, Bel, Ren and especially Myrna. Truly, I want to be besties with Myrna. This was the first I’ve read from Lindsey Kelk and I can’t wait to dive into her backlist titles!

I fell in love with the world in this book. I had originally planned to read some of the book yesterday, pause, collect my thoughts, then finish the book today but i couldn't put the book down and ended up reading straight through it in one sitting. Pheobe was sweet and anxiety driven and easy to relate to. Then your introduced to Bel who has this glorious larger than life personality, she's just so contagiously happy i think everyone needs someone like Bel in their life. Of all the people in this book i absolutely didn't think id become so attached to Myrna so quickly, she's so glamorous even in her attempts to separate herself from the modern world and so loving in her own brash way. Then there's our dear Ren who sees the world through rose-colored glasses. Everything he finds even slightly intriguing becomes all-consuming so quickly its like one moment he's being introduced and the next he's absolutely enraptured in it. I wish i could go back and read this for the first time all over again just to relive the feelings i experienced through this book.

I honestly went into Love Me Do blind - all I knew was it was by Lindsey Kelk (an autobuy author for me) and had a super cute cover with summer / vacation vibes.

As usual, Lindsey didn’t let me down. She delivered another heartwarming romcom filled with a sweet cast of characters, some wonderful sisterly growth moments, and a slow burn romance I was rooting for.

I love how her FMCs all just feel relatable and authentic, they tend to heave average jobs and lives, slightly clumsy, and muck things up a bit — you know, not be perfect 🤷‍♀️ In this case, we have Phoebe who’s gone out to LA for a super long overdue visit with her older sister.

Phoebe was relatable and I loved seeing her grow unexpected friendships during her stay with Bel and Myrna. I loved her messy matchmaking attempts and the growth we saw with her relationship with her older sister too.

Phoebe and Ren were so cute together Manda it was fun seeing them interact and grow their connection throughout too. If you’re looking for a lighthearted summer or vacation read, look no further.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and Harper Collins for the opportunity to read an early copy! 💜

This book was a little hard to get into because I felt like I couldn’t relate to Phoebe; however, I am so glad that I stuck with it. I am more like Phoebe than I thought, and I was crying at the end of the book. It’s an amazing, fun read.

Love Me Do by Lindsey Kelk is a quick and easy rom com that was the perfect choice for my day of lazing in my backyard. (Sadly not with a pool, but in hot miserable Missouri summer sun)

The story of Phoebe and Ren is great and all, but they didn’t have as much alone time as I liked, but that’s okay because the side characters were, to me, the stars of the book. Bel and Myrna made me laugh out loud and I think the real love story is the relationships that Phoebe develops with them.

There are pop culture references, two sisters finding their way to a better relationship, and of course, the happy ever after we want. It was a terrific book.

I’m off to read Ms. Kelk’s other books now!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

thank you so much to @lindseykelk and @harpercollins for the opportunity to read this arc. this was such a fun read full of all the summer vibes!

the multiple relationships in this book really were the star for me! seeing phoebe became friends with people she would’ve never thought and how much fun their conversations were was so delightful.

i also loved phoebe and ren together & the way they just made sense. my only wish is that we would have seen even more of them together and a bit more development of their romance.

A really lovely story about self-confidence, friendship, and seeing yourself as others see you (with a great romance as a bonus!).

Phoebe has flown all the way from the UK to spend a couple of weeks with her sister in LA. Unfortunately, her sister has to immediately rush to an emergency business trip leaving Phoebe on her own. Fortunately, her sister has an incredible home (and a very handsome next door neighbor). As Phoebe gets to know the neighborhood and her neighbors, she finds herself unexpectedly falling in love with LA.

I was surprised by how invested I was in Phoebe's and Ren's relationship and absolutely adored Myrna. I do wish we had more time with the characters, perhaps another chapter or two, as I enjoyed spending time with them and it felt like a lot was happening toward the very end. Recommend this to anyone looking for a sweet and fun read set in sunny California.

Thank you very much to Harper 360 and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy.

Every time I pick up a contemporary romance, I'm pleasantly surprised! This was a very quick, cute read. Definitely The Holiday vibes. Would recommend!

This book is just fantastic. I loved it so much. I laughed and cried so many times. I figured I'd sit down and read a few pages. A few hours later I was laughing and crying. I loved Phoebe, Ren, Bel and Myrna. It reminded me abit of the Holiday. Phoebe finds her true worth after a nasty break up.
I loved this book. There's so many great quotes that I can't wait until my pre-ordered copy comes to read and highlight it again.

This was my first Lindsey Kelk book and it certainly won’t be my last. I’m about to make my way through her whole backlist!

Honestly, this book was so damn cute and adorable I loved every second of reading it. There’s a lot of laugh out loud moments that actually had my husband telling me to shut up and then asked to read what was so funny. The romance was sweet. I loved the love letter aspect of the story and the LA setting was perfect for it. The friendships in this book was amazing. I loved all the side characters so much! But the star of the show was definitely Myrna. That woman was batshit crazy and I freakin loved her!

If you love a good friends to lovers with slow burn and love letters then I highly recommend picking this one up on September 5th!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the e-arc!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an e-book advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This is my first book by Lindsey Kelk but it will certainly not be my last. The writing was fabulous and the humor in this book was so great.

We meet Phoebe, a girl from England that has come to LA to visit her sister in an attempt to keep her mind occupied during a week when her toxic ex is going to marry someone else. Plans are altered when she learns her sister has to go on an emergency business trip, leaving her completely alone in her sprawling LA villa. Reading, TV watching, eating all the snacks and a sparkly pool in a house that rivals the swankiest Beverly Hills hotels, what more does a girl need?

Enter a cast of characters that Phoebe was never expecting, including a hot bird watching next door neighbor, a sweet and energetic new friend that is her sister's personal trainer, and a mysterious ex actress from Hollywood's Golden Era. Even the city of LA becomes a character which Phoebe quickly grows to love. The dynamics of each of these relationships was real and relatable and I really loved the growth of the relationship with her sister once she gets back from her business trip.

This Rom/Com is perfect as a beach or vacation read and was giving "The Holiday" movie vibes which I loved! It was a sweet and very funny read. The humor in this book was some of the best I have read and had me laughing out loud constantly. I can't wait to read more from this author.

This book follows someone who has been through an emotional and mentally abusive relationship, who has now put walls up that are very hard to break down. After visiting her sister, meeting a new friend, meeting her sisters neighbor things take a wild turn. She tries to play matchmaker between her new friend and her sisters hot neighbor. She put other peoples feelings before hers, and with the help of Myrna Moore, she was able to realize it was time to put her wants and needs first.

Enjoying a book is one thing, but falling in love with a book is a whole different sensation. This is a book that opens doors to topics that sometimes are looked past when it comes to writing a good book. As someone who has experienced many things that take place in this book, it is amazing to have representation. It gave me a love for the book that I never would have thought been possible. I was able to annotate without being forced to think about things, it all just came naturally. The writing style provides vivid detail, detail that puts a reader in the middle of the story, as if it were real life. That is something that I find not many authors will do, but Lindsey Kelp blew this one out of the water, or hit this one out of the park ;) Not only does this book involve love, but it involves hurt, raw emotions, and many other feelings not only for the main character, but for all of the characters around her. I believe that this bit of perspective into the other characters feelings is what really keeps the book calling you back for more.

While I did give this read 5 starts, I hope to everything in existence that in a. future book we can have an insight of what happens to Phoebe and Ren in their future together. Thanks Lindsey...

I am a loyal Lindsey Kelk reader and this book did not disappoint!

We follow Phoebe on her whirlwind two week vacation to see her sister who lives in LA. However, the day she lands, her sister announces she must go to Seattle for a work emergency for a "few days" leaving Phoebe alone. She quickly encounters Bel, her sister's personal trainer, and Ren, her sister's dashing neighbour, and Myrna, an old hollywood star, who all help her see beyond the glitz and superficial facade of LA.

All characters were charming in their own way and I wish I could have been on vacation in LA with them all. Lindsey gives each character in her books such personality and there is always some great British humour built in! This book has a little less banter than others but still easily devourable and entertaining. Readers will enjoy the sprinkle of Twilight references, Real Housewives , Taylor Swift and Disneyland moments too!

I appreciated how Lindsey wrote a lighthearted romcom book but also managed to interweave serious topics. Prepare for some instalove, holiday romance and other tropes that make you squee but also some moments the discuss grief, domestic abuse and toxic past relationships.

Who doesn’t love a modern day take on Cyrano? Love Me Do is a delight rom-com take on the famous French romantic where Cyrano is replaced by British greeting card writer, Phoebe Chapman. We follow Phoebe on her vacation in Los Angeles where she makes new friends, discovers new strengths in herself, and maybe even finds love.

Although the pacing in the first half of the book could use a bit of finessing, the story picks up and captures your heart with a strong middle and finish. The character of Myrna Moore, a now elderly Hollywood starlet is gold, and honestly who we would all love to be when finding ourselves in our 80’s. Definitely a highlight of the story.

Synopsis: When Phoebe goes to LA for a two week vacation, she finds herself playing matchmaker for her sister’s friend Belle and her attractive now next door neighbor Ren. What she doesn’t expect is to find herself falling in love with Ren during the process… not until she’s in too deep.

What I liked:
-Kelk, like always, did a great job adding humor into her writing. I loved all the modern day jokes and references
-Phoebe was a likable main character who saw the best in others
-The LA setting and adventures set there were fun to read about, especially from the POV of a British main character
-The love triangle trope was done well with minimal miscommunication
-The ending was super sweet

What wasn’t for me:
-The story didn’t feel original
-I didn’t love Belle’s character and she played such a big role in the book for a side character
-I needed more than the last 10% of the book with Phoebe and Ren together!

Thank you Harper360 for the ARC! Pub 9/5

“On the other hand, what a way to go.” This author just got a new fan! I’m completely obsessed🔥!!!

First, this book is so hilarious!!!😂😂 On page 21, my cheeks hurt from laughing so hard. By the end of the book I laughed my ass off so much!! Everyone needs a Myrna Moore in their life! Favorite character.

“You gotta know your freeways if you’re going to make it in LA.”

I really like how it explains different areas in LA. For example, the mention of the 101 freeway is one of my favorite drives! The descriptions were so amazing as well. I could picture everything so vividly.

Phoebe makes a trip from England to visit her sister Suzanne in LA. While Phoebe left a horrible relationship two years ago, she’s not expecting to like someone on her trip.

Suzanne, the hard-working sister ends up flying to Seattle for business leaving her sister to discover the city with Bel, her trainer.

Bel was really funny to me. So much enthusiasm and positive vibes but the guy department just didn’t seem like her thing.

“I’m here. If you fall, I’ll catch you.”🤤

Let’s talk Ren! I enjoyed how simple, down-to-earth and romantic he is. But he for sure needed to open his eyes up. Some things were so obvious that he should have noticed.

“Myrna Moore never, ever missed a trick.”
That lady is absolutely amazing! She had me laughing the majority of the time and her character really stood out to me. I’m actually going to miss reading about her! She was the perfect friend that Phoebe needed. What she did at the end of the book, made my heart so happy.

I could go on and on about all the things I loved about this book. Again, this author has a new fan and I’m definitely checking out her other books!

Thank you, NetGalley for the EARC! As always, my review is my opinion and thoughts. This review will be shared on my Instagram (@Alexandriavwilliams_) shortly

Book : Love Me Do
Author : Lindsey Kelk
Pub Date : 05 Sep 2023

Thank you NetGalley, Harper 360, HarperCollins, & the author for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Do you need a super cute holiday LA centered insta-love rom-com book in your life? One that gives you the feels—make you laugh out loud, smirk, yell, shout and just fall in love with the plot and characters? This book is for YOU!

I love the characters and how well developed they are. They each have something different and bring something special to the table. I felt like I could related to one or more of the characters. I wanted to live in this story forever! I loved following and watching everything play out and that end was so perfect!!

I will continue to read more books from this author, I love the writing style and they are always just so fun! Absolutely an easy 4 stars and will be telling my book friends about this one!!!!

"Love Me Do" was a sweet, fun romance that I really enjoyed! Written by Lindsey Kelk, this book centers around Phoebe, who was has left Britain to visit her sister in sunny LA. Phoebe's workaholic sister quickly has to leave for a business trip, leaving Phoebe to get to know her neighbors and community. One of the most special neighbors is Ren, a quiet but sweet carpenter who lives next door. While Phoebe is trying to help a new friend get to know Ren, she realizes that she has feelings for him as well. But will she be willing to step up and tell him how she's feeling?

I enjoyed the sweet chemistry between Ren and Phoebe, and thought they were well-suited. I also really loved Phoebe's older neighbor, 82-year-old Myrna, who has lived a big life of her own and is very straightforward about what she thinks. She provided a lot of comedy in this romantic novel. I really enjoyed this book, and look forward to reading more books by Kelk. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Phoebe is going on holiday in LA to see her sister. When she arrives, she meets an extremely good looking neighbor/bird watcher named Ren and they form a fast connection. Phoebe quickly puts him in the friend zone when she discovers her new friend Bel has a crush on Ren. She becomes a matchmaker for the two, despite her own growing feelings for Ren.

I read Lindsey Kelk’s book The Christmas Wish last year, and so I was excited to have the opportunity to read another of her books. This one didn’t disappoint! She has the best sense of humor in her writing that makes me smile and laugh out loud throughout the whole book. I enjoyed Phoebe’s personality and her sweet relationship with her frankly former starlet neighbor. This book definitely gave me vibes from The Holiday. If you enjoy sweet rom coms with humor and closed door romance, this would be an excellent choice for you!

Thank you to Lindsey Kelk, Harper Collins, and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a perfect summer read…love, growth, personal development and friendships…what’s not to love?

Lindsey Kelk has such a fun and fresh voice that I really adore and appreciate. Pick this up when you want a sunny book set in SoCal that has some real depth to it!

This story follows thirty-four year old Phoebe Chapman as she arrives in Los Angelos on holiday to stay with her sister Suzanne. While Suzanne thinks that Phoebe is hoping for a much needed break, the reality is: her ex is getting married in a few days. When her sister is whacked away on an emergency work trip Phoebe is left to start her holiday alone. Until she meets her sister's handsome neighbor, Ren, and personal trainer, Bel. Bel is set on the fact that Ren is the love of her life, but there is one problem; she can't string a sentence together when talking to him. With the help of Phoebe's poetic writing skills she plays matchmaker for the two, all while pushing her own growing feelings for Ren aside.

I rated this book 4 stars!

I am so grateful to have received an arc for this book from NetGalley and HarperCollins. I fell in love with this book and Phoebe so quickly. She is one of the most relatable characters I have ever read. She was able to get under my skin in the best way. The concept of the book was so interesting and I wasn't exactly sure how it was going to play out but I was pleasantly surprised. The characters are really what sold me on the book. Bel was just the absolute sweetest girl with the best intentions. There were some points where I was like “girl get a grip” but are they really a good character is you don't ask that question? And Ren, oh Ren. The most adorable man ever with a heart of gold. But can we please take a minute to talk about Myrna Moore? I LOVED her. She was the perfect old women who doesn't like many people but when she does, she cares deeply (maybe even harshly when it comes to telling the truth). She is by far one of my favorite characters ever.

Lindsey Kelk really has the ability to draw you in with her writing. I was invested from the beginning and could not put it down. I felt so many emotions when reading this book. I was laughing one minute and then almost brought to tears the next for Phoebe. I can relate to Phoebe a lot in the sense that she felt unworthy of some of the things that she wanted, which is why she pushed Ren and Bel together. I truly felt for her in those moments. When the book came to the end I feel that it was wrapped up very quickly. I feel there could have a little more to tie it all together (I also wished Ren fought a little more for at the end, personally).

Overall, I loved this book and I really hope we have the chance to see the other characters stories in a future book. I wish we were able to learn more about Suzanne because I think was the perfect example of a big sister, tough and loving in they own way. This book truly was not what I expected and I love it all the more for it. I can't wait to read more from Lindsey Kelk!

Love Me Do by Lindsey Kelk is my favortie read of 2023! Absolute gem that deserves all the stars in the sky! This delightful romantic comedy has feelings of The Holiday movie, but completely fresh and swoonworthy.

A heartwarming tale filled with delightful surprises, witty banter, and enough romantic tension to make your heart skip a beat. Kelk's skillful storytelling transports readers to a world where film stars, golden beaches, and secret waterfalls are not just fantasies found on the silver screen. But what truly sets Love Me Do apart is the irresistible chemistry between Phoebe and Ren. As their friendship blossoms into something more, the sparks between them fly off the pages. Kelk masterfully captures the excitement and trepidation of falling in love, leaving readers cheering for this adorable couple.

If you're in the mood for a feel-good read that will warm your heart and leave you with a smile on your face, Love Me Do is the book for you.

This book was amazing. It was sweet, funny, and it made me cry a time or two.

Phoebe is more invested in the love lives of the people aroud her than her own. She even goes as far as writing a love letter for her friend to the man she is unknowingly falling for.

I loved getting to see Phoebe finally accept that she deserves to experience the kind of love she has only read about it romance novels.

While the romance does take center stage, Phoebe’s relationship with Ren isn’t the only relationship this book highlights. Phoebe befriends Myrna Moore, a reclusive elderly movie star. I absolutely LOVED Myrna’s character. She served as Phoebe’s conscience in a way. She never held back how she truly felt about the drama taking over Phoebe’s life.

I can’t wait to see more from Lindsey Kelk!

I want to extend a huge thank you to Harper Collins, Lindsey Kelk, and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book!

This was a very cute book! I loved phoebe’s personality, as well as the meet cute with Ren. It’s light and breezy, and perfect for a summer read!

What fun summer read! First of all I love the cover design. This was my first read from Kelk but definitely won’t be my last.

I absolutely loved watching the FMC (Phoebe) experience LA for the first time. And I loved watching the friendships grow between characters and the sisterly banter between Phoebe and Suzanne. While I liked the flirtation between Ren and Phoebe throughout the book, I do wish we could’ve seen more of them together. But maybe Kelk will write another in the series and we can see them again!

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for this ARC! I devoured it!

4 - Lindsey Kelk knows how to nail a quirky, chaotic rom com! Phoebe is visitng her sister, Suzanne, in LA when Suzanne admits she has to head out on an unexpected work trip. Alone in her sister's extravagent LA home, Phoebe befriends the gorgeous boy next door, her sister's chaotic trainer ,and a reclusive retired actress in the neighborhood. This comedic cast of characters makes for a heartful story about getting over heartbreak and unexpected friendships. You do have to suspend disbelief at times as some of the plot lines were a bit over the top, but that's what Kelk does best!

This was a fun one! If you like the movie, the Holiday with Kate Winslet, Jude Law, etc you’ll enjoy this. There isn’t a storyline in England, but the MC is a Brit living temporarily in LA. Interesting characters, although several of them had some seriously frustrating moments, The storyline was engaging.
Thank you #HarperCollinsPublishers and #NetGalley for the arc e-book

I don't read a ton of "women's fiction" because I prefer straight up romance, but Lindsey Kelk is always an exception for me because her characters are relatable, her writing is great, and the plots are always a nice mix of funny and touching. This was no exception - Phoebe Chapman is a greeting card copywriter from England who heads to sunny LA for a holiday to visit her sister, who seems to work for some unnamed tech company. Almost immediately upon picking Phoebe up from LAX, her sister, Suzanne, is called away on a work emergency and spends most of the two weeks that Phoebe is visiting away. Phoebe quickly meets a few quirky characters to keep her entertained. There's Ren, the super hot next door neighbor who is obsessed with bird watching; Bel, Suzanne's perky trainer (who is also a model/actress/kids' birthday party mermaid/dog walker) who quickly befriends Phoebe; and Myrna, Golden Age Hollywood royalty who hasn't acted in 60 years but is still incredibly dramatic. Phoebe is recovering from an emotionally abusive relationship and has been branded crazy for trying to warn her ex-boyfriend's current fiancé about how terrible he is during her hen party, so she's mostly just happy to be away from home for a while. Bel is in lust/"love" with Ren and Phoebe, who loves meddling and matchmaking, gets involved in a whole Cyrano de Bergerac subplot that was probably my least favorite part of the book. I did love her friendships with Ren, Bel, and Myrna, and was happy with the sister bonding parts of the plot. This was funny and charming, but with some darkness (definitely a content warning for Phoebe's emotionally abusive past relationship) that made it feel more realistic (and it's unfortunate how realistic that was). An all around solid read, and very on brand for Lindsey Kelk.

This book was a fun, witty, love letter to Los Angeles and finding oneself. I really enjoyed the UK meets US banter. Plus, who doesn’t love an old school love letter? A quick and fun read!

The Beatles' song kept playing in my head as background music during my reading of this sweet and heartfelt retelling of Cyrano DeBergerac with a gender-reverse twist, reminiscent of a heartwarming holiday movie. The main characters are easily relatable, and I cannot help but emphasize my praises for Myrna Moore, who portrays an absolutely adorable supporting character, stealing scenes and making you wish she were your real-life bestie.

While there may be some clichés and a touch of cheesiness in the story, it didn't stop me from being drawn into the execution and becoming attached to the plot. I found myself turning the pages faster with each delightful revelation, a smile spreading deeper across my face.

The plot centers around Phoebe, the main character, who bravely leaves her abusive ex behind to spend the summer in her sister's Hollywood Hills house. There, she befriends the lovely Bel, her sister's personal trainer, and the sweetest boy next door, Ren, who is both a real cinnamon bun and a meticulous carpenter. As the story unfolds, Phoebe realizes that Bel has feelings for Ren, but she can't express them. Being a professional writer of greeting cards, Phoebe decides to play matchmaker by writing love letters on Bel's behalf.

During her time in Hollywood, Phoebe also befriends an eighty-year-old Hollywood starlet, and together they enjoy quality time, hanging out by the poolside, picnicking in the cemetery (as can only be done in Hollywood), taking long hikes, and peacefully birdwatching. Phoebe finds herself falling for the city and, despite resisting to confess, she begins to fall in love with the man she's trying to matchmake with another woman. Oh, dear Phoebe, what have you done? After all you've been through, don't you deserve your own happy ending?
The author weaves a delightful and heartwarming narrative, skillfully blending romance, friendship, and self-discovery into a captivating tale. With every turn of the page, I found myself immersed in Phoebe's world, feeling her emotions, and cheering her on as she navigated the complexities of love and relationships.

Phoebe's journey of personal growth and healing is both empowering and relatable. Her decision to leave her abusive ex and embark on a summer adventure becomes a catalyst for positive change, allowing her to find strength within herself and redefine her own worth. As she bonds with Bel and Ren, the connection between the characters feels authentic and genuine, making their stories all the more engaging.

Myrna Moore's portrayal of an adorable and endearing supporting character adds a delightful touch to the narrative. Her interactions with Phoebe are heartwarming, providing moments of laughter and insight that further enrich the reading experience.

Overall, I highly recommend this book if you're looking for something extra sweet, motivational, and entertaining, making it a perfect summer read.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper 360/Harper Collins for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.

When I grow up, I want to be Myrna. Unabashedly herself, bedecked with jewels and blatantly opinionated, she gives the reader life. I laughed out loud when she told the salesperson that Phoebe was her lover while Phoebe was trying on dresses. She also provided some lines that I myself found helpful. Why not me? If you aren't on your own team, why would anyone else like to join? Phoebe came to LA feeling lost and unwanted. Until Ren stated that she was more than enough did she start to believe it. She certainly has a way with words and her witty observations were spot on but she was very down on herself and continued to hide rather than act. However, Bel, Suzanne, Myrna and Ren helped her see who she was and what she deserved. The ending was exactly how it should be. I would read a sequel as well.

Lindsey Kelk is always exactly what I need. Her writing, her characters, her sense of community, always manage to pluck me up and out of my world and into hers. I loved Love Me Do so much that I want to hug it tightly to my chest. This was the perfect love story - and I am not a fan of romance, unless it’s from Ms Kelk. It was funny, witty, deep and multi-dimensional. All the stars.

Phoebe Chapman is a fantastic matchmaker. She finds herself at her sisters house in Hollywood Hills playing matchmaker and befriending an 82 year old film star. She ends up falling in love with Los Angeles and something or someone else…

This was a good light hearted read everyone needs for summer. I very much related to the story between the sisters and I love when two people really try to close the gap to become closer. A bit of a slow burn, most of the action comes towards the end but it didn’t take away from the story PLUS I love me a slow burn. This is my first book I’ve read by Lindsey Kelk and it will not be my last!

Thank you NetGalley, Harper 360, & HarperCollins for the ARC, and giving me the chance to read and review it honestly.

This book was giving me “‘The Holiday” vibes and I am not at all mad about it. Throw in a good One Direction, Friends, and Game of Thrones reference and you’ll always have me coming back for more.

Phoebe is in LA visiting her sister on holiday from England. Kelk paints a gorgeous picture of LA, one most outsiders would never know about, and it has me wanting to book a flight to find the hidden wonders she describes in this book.

Throughout her visit we see Phoebe form relationships with a very colorful group of people- all of which are amazing and add so much to the story. (Myrna is a hero and we all need one in our lives.)

This book had me giggling from the very start. The one-liners are gold and the dialouge is perfect.

The storyline can seem a bit childish at times but it’s all in good fun. There is a bit of miscommunication but it’s all due to the MCs trauma- which we find her battling throughout the book. Phoebe faces her demons in this wonderful, beautifully written story.

This story has a little bit of everything for everyone. It could totally be a movie and I’d be first in line to see it.

Read this one if you’re into:
Slow Burns
Friends to Lovers
Love Letters
RomComs

Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins for an eARC of Love Me Do.

I really enjoyed this book! I loved the holiday setting in Los Angeles. I also loved seeing the relationship between the two sisters grow in addition to phoebes relationship with ren.

Myrna was also an amazing character. I loved learning about her life. I definitely recommend this book.

Oh I loved this one so much! Perfect slow burn romance 💘. Love Me Do by Lindsey Kelk features Phoebe from the UK who writes greeting cards for a living and hottie with a body (for watching birds), Ren. It is the cutest friends to lovers I’ve read yet! I loved the pop culture references and the way I felt like Phoebe was my friend. 4/5 ⭐️ thank you Harper 360, HarperCollins, Netgalley and Lindsey Kelk for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

📖 ARC REVIEW 📖

Thank you @harpercollins360 for an early copy of Love Me Do by @lindseykelk. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. 🤍

Blurb:
Greeting card copywriter Phoebe Chapman knows a good romantic line or two—and it makes her a fantastic Cupid. So when she lands in the Hollywood Hills—a place that proves film stars, golden beaches and secret waterfalls don’t just exist in the movies—she can’t resist playing matchmaker for her handsome neighbour, carpenter Ren. But you can’t hide from love in La La Land. And isn’t there something a little bit hot about Ren, her own leading man next door?
A feelgood, sunshine-filled, friends-to-lovers romcom, Love Me Do is a dreamy summer love story, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Emily Henry.

🛑Read on with caution; review may contain spoilers🛑

Love Me Do is so frustratingly good and such a light and chill read. I loved all the characters, especially Myrna with her spunk – her comebacks are fun and such a delight! I half enjoyed, half hated how Phoebe and Ren’s relationship grew though. From the get-go, from their very first conversation, it was clear they were perfect for each other. As their friendship grew and as Phoebe was playing matchmaker for Bel and Ren, it was frustrating and heart wrenching to see her potential with Ren fall to waste. I did enjoy Phoebe coaching Bel though, it was somewhat both hilarious and embarrassing with how Bel’s conversations with Ren went😅

Another thing I really enjoyed was Phoebe’s character development. I can relate with her somehow as I prefer to do things on my own, stay indoors, and lessen social interactions, but her time in LA and mostly with Bel’s and Myrna’s influence, Phoebe was able to become more adventurous and appreciate her surroundings.

Rating Love Me Do ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5. Releases September 5th, 2023

So cute! Loved the meet cute and that Kiss Cam scene! (Can we have more of those in romcoms please? 😍)

I really enjoyed "Love Me Do" by Lindsey Kelk, whose work I have read & enjoyed before. This is a fun tale (and a possible re-telling of "Cyrano"??) as we meet sweet Phoebe who comes to L.A. for 2 weeks w her sister, after leaving an abusive ex. She falls in love with California, and her sister's quirky, crazy world & people. She meets the neighbor, Ren, a hottie and her sister's trainer, Bel, who asks her to help with her feelings for Ren, and complications ensue, of course. There's also eccentric Myrna, the aged actress, who really amps the fun up! Really enjoyed this title! My sincere thanks to Net Galley & the publisher for the complimentary DRC - my pleasure to review it!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance review copy in return for an honest review.
This book reminded me so much of The Holiday which is one of my favorite movies of all time. This was a love triangle trope that wasn’t cringy. I just wish there were more scenes with Ren and Phoebe!

This was a great, unique story line and I truly enjoyed it! I loved that there were many different stories within, each character had their own journey throughout the book.

I was completely hooked on Love Me Do by Lindsey Kelk! The book boasts fantastic characters, a taste of old Hollywood, and a British perspective on LA.

Phoebe Chapman is headed to LA to spend two weeks with her sister. However, upon arrival, her sister is called away to Seattle for a work emergency. Undeterred, Phoebe decides to stay and unwind by her sister's pool. Little does she know that her time in LA will help her learn to be a leading lady in her own life

Phoebe's character is an absolute riot, and I found myself bursting into laughter throughout the book, even if it meant receiving some curious glances from fellow passengers on the plane!

A special thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you for allowing me to read this title early!

I really enjoyed the characters, setting, and sister dynamic. I thought the neighbor forced proximity romance was sweet. I loved the tension. I found the birdwatching side story interesting as well!

I thought the ending was a little rushed. I would have loved an epilogue or a bit more of the couple finally together. Maybe a newsletter bonus idea?

3.5 rounded to 4

What a fun summer romcom. I actually really loved Bel more than Phoebe - she was hilarious and you could see her sparkle and shine a mile away. Ren was a deep soulmate kind of man, tricked into thinking it’s Bel he should go for when it’s really Phoebe who wrote the letter that sparked feelings of love.

This is a funny non spicy low stakes minimal conflict kind of romance (aside from a heavier topic of emotional abuse flashback explanations to shed light on Phoebe’s situation more).

Thank you Harper Collins 360 and NetGalley for the gifted eARC.

Thank you Harper Collins, Harper360 and NetGalley for the ARC!

“Love Me Do” was wonderful! As a LA native, it was like being home again - such a love letter to Los Angeles.

This book is very character-driven (Myrna is a character I wish were real) and everyone had their own voice. I felt connected to the story and loved it all. It also oddly reminded me of one of my favorite Christmas movies, “The Holiday”.

I appreciate the tenderness with which the author handled emotional abuse. I felt that it was a topic that has not been addressed enough, and the author really spoke to it in an authentic and truthful way.

Thank you again for the ARC!

This is such a fun read for the summer! I loved all of the characters in this book, which I think is so rare! I would read a sequel book about any of the side characters (I'd love a book about Bel or Suzanne or Myrna!)

Phoebe is leaving the UK and coming to LA for two weeks to visit her sister, Suzanne. Unfortunately, Suzanne gets called away on a business trip, which leaves Phoebe on her own in Suzanne's beautiful home. She meets her neighbor, Ren, as he is birdwatching! He's handsome and funny! Phoebe also meets Bel, who is Suzanne's personal trainer. Phoebe finds out that Bel is attracted to Ren, but she gets so nervous around him. She asks for Phoebe's help with Ren, but the problem is that Phoebe is also interested in Ren.

Along the way, Phoebe also meets Suzanne's other neighbor, Myrna. Myrna is a reclusive, former Hollywood starlet, and she is hilarious! I loved her character!

There were some heavier topics, and I think that they brought a lot to the story. I was so happy to see the sisterly bond between Phoebe and Suzanne. The friendship with Bel and Phoebe was great too!

I would have liked to see more of Ren. He was such a caring person, and I would love to know more about him and Phoebe in the future. I think a sequel to this book would be amazing.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harper for an ARC of this book.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper360 for this advance copy of Love Me Do by Lindsey Kelk in exchange for for my honest review. This one is out 9/5/23, only a month away!

I really enjoyed this one and the ease of how it read - we’re following Phoebe, who is on holiday from the UK visiting her sister Suzanne in LA. For some reason, Suzanne bounces for a few days to work and Phoebe finds herself in her house alone and meets up with Ren, her attractive bird-loving neighbor and Bel, Suzanne’s personal trainer who seems to have boundary issues. While this one is super easy to read, I think it could’ve used just a touch of focusing - Phoebe is noted to be a greeting card writer, which I suppose provides the premise of the love letters, but it’s literally never mentioned again. And Bel is really unlikable - Phoebe seems to not mind when she does really ridiculous things and I’m surprised these two managed to connect as friends because Bel was really hard to relate to. And honestly, the whole side plot with the grumpy next door neighbor made zero sense, and just provided Phoebe a “reason” to stay in the end, but if it’s a contemporary love story, shouldn’t love be reason enough to stay? I don’t know, I found myself rolling my eyes at her parts and wondering what she added to the story.

Ultimately, I’m landing on 3.5 stars and rounding up because it was very easy to read and the mermaid scene at the kids birthday party had me laughing out loud and cackling. Many thanks again to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for this review. Pub date is coming soon, 9/3/23!