Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella! In Case You Missed It was a really funny and light romance that would be a perfect beach read. This was my first book by Lindsey Kelk and I really enjoyed her writing and her sarcastic sense of humor. I am always a fan of British rom coms and am surprised I am just discovering her. After a three year hiatus, Ros returns from London ready to get back to her old life. However, it seems like her old life has moved on without her in it. She finds herself living in her parents shed wondering what went wrong in her life.

I have received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. It is a funny, fluffy, at times goofy story with nice characters. I didn't find myself overly engaged but I can't say I didn't enjoy it either. It's a good book for summer afternoons on holiday. Although it is lighthearted, I can't say I found it too funny and the main character needed to grow up. Which she eventually did I guess.

I have been a big fan of Lindsay Keli and this was an enjoyable, light read like her other work. Ros returns home to England With her tail between her legs after a 3 year job Fail in the US. She missed her friends, her ex, and her life in general. She expects all to be the same upon her return, but her friends and family have moved on. After landing the only job she could get and living in her parents garden shed, things can only get better, right? Yes, of course! There’s always a happy ending For our girl in a Lindsay Kelk novel!

Returning from 3 years working abroad, Ros is chagrined to find that the life waiting for her is not the life she left behind. Her friends have successful, adult lives and a new hang out, even her parents are caught up in each other and let Ros live in a converted shed in the garden rather than have her underfoot. Ros just wants things to go back to how they used to be, to the point she gives it another go with her ex.

Ros is so stuck in the past that this books focuses too much on her terrible relationship with the selfish Patrick rather than give the audience reason to cheer for her new relationship with John. You can tell the book wants Ros to be with John, but their romance is not given time to develop.

I liked the message the book is trying to convey: "you should never go back, that your old life was the past and the past was over" or my variation that we need to understand the past to move on but not necessarily live in the past. Despite liking the message, the book was a bit too slow for me. I was halfway through and I wasn’t exactly sure what the author was trying to get at or what was really going on with Ros. She wasn't just closed off to her friends upon her return but she even felt closed off to me at times. Additionally, I kept trying to figure out when it would pick up the pace and it never really does until about nearly three-quarters of the way. There were moments when I was immersed in what was going on but these moments were rare. The conversations she had with her friends and the disco were probably my favorite parts. The last quarter of the book was also the most entertaining. By the time the book finally picked up the pace and I made an effort to connect the dots, I was wondering if I could actually make it to the end--I did but it was a little difficult.

Overall, the book was just okay with 2.5 stars. I really wanted to like this book because the message resonated with me but it was difficult trying to maintain interest in it due to pacing. While I might not necessarily have enjoyed it as much as I wish I could have, I still think others might find it entertaining--there are some scenes that made me laugh loudly. Because I liked the message, I might be willing to reread to see if it might read better the second time around…but maybe not any time too soon.

In Case You Missed It is the second book I’ve read by @lindseykelk and I enjoyed it as much as One In a Million.

Ros returns home after being abroad for a few years ready for everything to be the same except it’s not. I laughed out and couldn’t put the book down because I wanted to know how Ros was going to get herself out of the crazy -but relatable- predicaments she kept getting into.

Thank you to @netgalley and @harpercollins for the advanced copy. Opinions are my own.

Such a cute fun, rom-com. Loved this one!

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

I absolutely loved it!!!!! Quick read and full of goodness on every page. Highly recommend this one.

I probably wouldn't have mind missing it. I know I am not in the norm of reviewers but the book wasn't something I really cared about. What saved it where actually the other characters, her parents, Veronica and one of her besties. I mean Ros comes back and trying to go back to where her life was before she left, not realizing that is has changed, well yeah that happens in life it moves on, it continues. What did she really expect, and why, i mean why would she want to rekindle her relationship with Patrick, excuse me but if my supposed besties didn't like him, wouldn't that be a red flag to you? To me, hell yeah I totally trust my friends instinct because if you have truly good friends, they have you best interest in mind and had she listened she wouldn't have gone that same route, and could have actually started something with someone worthy of her. Anywho, there were times that you laughed out loud, and that my friends mean a lot to me.

Lindsey Kelk’s writing in In Case you Missed it reminded me a lot of Mhairi McFarlane. This is definitely chick-lit, but with a bit of romance. A happy rom-com.

Ros returns to London after 3 years away in the US. She has a solid friend group, and in my opinion they’re what makes this novel great. Lucy is the soft touch. Adrian, the token male friend, is not stereotypically gay. Sumi, the kick arse tough lesbian friend is also very feminine. It was nice to see characters who were fresh and original. There’s an earnest bartender in the mix whom Ros initially dislikes.

The writing was funny. I had a smile on my face for most of the story. Ros longs for the good old days at the expense of the present. Her ex boyfriend is such a jackwagon! Everyone knows it but Ros, but it’s nice to see her grow and start seeing the things that are right in front of her. I would say this had a slightly slow start, and Ros just seems to be in a depressing situation. Hang in there! I promise, it gets way wonderful. The banter alone, between the 4 best friends, is worth the read. Highly recommended.

Content: Some swearing (including clever Brit swearing), f-bombs, and mild sexual content; probably around PG-13.

I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own, no outside influence.

4.5 stars, but I rounded up. This book was a delight and a half from start to finish. I love reading books set in London. London is my second home and I love love love when book take place in neighborhoods and places I know. The fact that their favorite bar was near Borough Market was wonderful.

I will say that Ros was not my favorite protagonist. Honestly of all the characters in the book she probably had the least personality. I don’t have patience for people who go back to their exes who treated them poorly and then don’t recognize when said ex treats them poorly again. This book was also not a romance in the traditional sense of the genre. Did Ros have an HEA? yes. Was it the driving force of the book? No. This book fits better in women’s fiction with romantic subplot.

Ros’s dad is probably my favorite character. He gave me The Dad from Fleabag vibes the entire time. Little things like making jokes about there being a robber in the house when Ros first comes home to having a favorite Costco and insisting they shop there despite the fact it is not he closest Costco was just delightful.

This book does not need a sequel, but if there is one I will defiantly read it. I can see myself rereading this book.

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

This book hit close to home for me. Nostalgia mixed with trying to move on with your life in your 30s. Lots of poignant moments mixed with funny ones and a few cringe worthy ones mixed in. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC.

This is a romance/chick lit. I honest just could not get into this book. The main character (Ros) I found boring and nothing exciting. There where a few parts of this book I found so very funny, but overall I just was bored reading it. At the beginning it was ok, but then it started to just become boring. I receive an e-copy of this book from Netgalley, and this is a honest review about how I feel about the book.

This was a wonderful lighthearted summer read. The story follows along with Ros moving back to England from the United States. Ros is a little wistful for her past as it seems that all her friends lives are now completely different. Ros has to learn how to indulge in a little nostalgia but also learn how to be content with the present. She must find herself and in order to do so, she has to let go of past toxic relationships and the “what could have been” mindset. Once she finds herself she is surprised at what she can accomplish in the present. She finds a killer new job, a new potential love interest and most importantly the confidence in herself to let all of these wonderful new opportunities happen.

After moving back to the UK after working in the US for the past three years, thirty-something Ros is eager to get back to the life she left behind. She quickly learns that's not going to be the case. All of her friends have their lives together, her parents are uncomfortably affectionate towards one another, oh, and she's forced to live in a converted leaky shed in the back garden of her childhood home. Her nostalgia is at an all-time high, so when she accidentally texts her ex-boyfriend, Patrick, who broke her heart before she left for the US, she thinks this is her second chance at happiness. The relationship doesn't automatically hold up to her expectations, and Ros can't help but feel like some things may be better off left in the past, especially when she meets a sarcastic bar owner who stirs up emotions she forgot she had.

This was cute but way too predictable. By five chapters in, I was already able to tell exactly how it was going to play out, so that lowered my excitement quite a bit. I did like Ros and felt like she was relatable to everyone who is a little out of sorts and not totally sure which direction to take their life in. That being said, I did actually like her friend group a bit more than her, though. They all were so funny and their banter felt so real. They were the highlight of this for me. Romance wise, I did like her and John over her and Patrick, but to be honest, I didn't feel much chemistry between her and either one. Despite not fully loving this, I'd still recommend it if you're looking for a quick contemporary to pick up.

In Case You Missed It is blurbed by Mhairi McFarlane, and that’s fitting, because this book has the same feel as McFarlane’s books. Ros Reynolds is 32 and single and has recently returned back to London from Washington DC, broke, jobless, and living in a shed in her parents’ backyard. Ros has a strong group of friends and Kelk does a great job of creating memorable supporting characters.

The book is about Ros letting go of the past and figuring out who she is in the present. At one point, Ros’ mom has a talk with her, explaining that while Mr. Darcy is romantic, what’s really a sign of love is a husband who does the dishes unasked before bed. Even though we don’t get to see much of Ros’ relationship with the hero, this is one of those books where I can envision a HEA that lasts long after the epilogue.

All of this to say: I really liked this book.. Like Mhairi McFarlane’s books, it was funny and well-written and full of little details. If that’s what you’re into, you’ll love this book.

2.5 stars ?

*victoria justice voice* i think we're /all/ snazzlechuff

okay i have a lot of grievances

the entire point of ros' arc was that she didn't need a mr. darcy - she needed someone long term who would "buy her tampons" so... she learns to not get treated like shit by her boyfriend, which is fair enough. side note: why didn't her friends give her like, a detailed list on how shitty patrick was? or am i just abrasive and cruel?

anyway, john just happened to be there sometimes - he didn't even TRY to romance her beyond that ONE dinner and then kissing her at a wildly inappropriate time. also the "buy her tampons" line is overused and corny and is a childish way to describe a healthy, functional relationship.

some dumb comments about very specific things:

way too many pop culture references, it's already dated and this book hasn't even come out yet - there's TWO cats 2019 references.

why was jo's character like that.

the bunny plush scene?
the tiger mask scene?
yelling at a 14 year old child?
stupid and weird, wot was the point, luv

"Once you knew how to read them his feelings were always right there on his face, he wouldn’t know how to hide them if he tried."

it's almost like... when you get to know someone... you... get to know them...

rounded to 3 stars because the beginning was entertaining enough

DNF at 45%. It hurts my soul to not finish a book, but this one just wasn’t for me. This book started strong. I loved the opening line: “The only difference between a fresh start and ‘oh my god, my life is a complete failure’ is a good attitude and the right Instagram caption.“ We then quickly had the least cute of all meet-cutes, but in the BEST possible way. I couldn’t stop smiling. But everything went downhill from there. I didn’t like any of the characters. I absolutely hated Patrick. I know I’m supposed to, but it made me dread any scene with him in it. I also found her job to be incredibly dull. There was also a big mystery surrounding her departure from America but I was barely even curious. Which is good because I’ll never know.

Guess who stayed up past their bedtime finishing this new gem by @lindseykelk 💗🙋‍♀️

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Thank you to @harpercollins360 and @shadowsofshelf for the gifted ARC of In Case You Missed It! This book was absolutely delightful and laugh out loud funny from beginning to end.

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Synopsis from the publisher: When Ros comes home after three years away, she’s ready to pick up with life exactly where she left it. But her friends have moved on, her parents have rekindled their romance, and her bedroom is now a garden shed. All of a sudden, she’s swept up in nostalgia for the way things were. Then her phone begins to ping, with messages from her old life. Including one number she thought she’d erased for good – the man who broke her heart. Is this her second chance at one big love? Sometimes we all want to see what we’ve been missing…

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I absolutely loved this romantic comedy by Lindsey Kelk! Ros is such a relatable character to anyone who has felt adrift in life, or in a moment where you are trying to start over. The cast of characters that make up her friends were so lovely and witty, and the ex who comes back reminds us all why an ex should stay an ex…. Forever. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I really loved this book and read it in a day. Lindsey Kelk has a great, light writing style. I was immediately sucked into the world of her characters. This really hit the spot for a perfect summer (or any season!) read.

Rosalind Reynolds, 32, returns to London with her tail between her legs after spending 3 years in the US. She left to pursue a job in radio and left behind a tight group of friends and a boyfriend who broke her heart. She's back in town, unemployed and living in a shed in her parents's yard - not what she envisioned when she set out into the world. On her first night back, she sends a text to everyone in her phone contacts letting them know she's back in town. She inadvertently includes her ex, Patrick, in the group text. They haven't spoken since the night she left. He wanted a clean break. Her friends all hate him, but Ros still harbors strong feelings for him. Now that she's back, can things go back to the way they were before she left or has everyone grown up and moved on except Ros?

Even though Lindsey Kelk isn't breaking any new ground here, it really works and was a very enjoyable read. This might be one of my favorite Brit Chick Lit books that I've read this year.