Read this if you:
*have ever taken an Uber or Lyft
*have ever planned a surprise for you significant other
*love the beach
*believe in fate

What if the “Lift” driver who finds your cheating boyfriend's phone holds the directions to true love? That’s all I’m going to stay about this because you should go in as blind as you can

What a fun buddy read with @booksandbedtime & @emilyisoverbooked

Thank you @netgalley and Aria for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub day: Sept 2

The novel starts by Maya finding out her boyfriend has cheated on her and alone in a strange city, she joins forces with her boyfriends lyft driver and goes on an adventure via text . The book is a completely different genre to my normal read but this is a perfect summer book. Ideal for holidays.
It had romance and friendship and the author a brought the characters and the places to life.
Although slightly predictable I thoroughly enjoyed this book by Olivia Novel.

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Looking for a lighthearted rom-com, similar to “You Got Mail,” with a dreamy hero and an almost epistolary beginning? Add The Meeting Point by Olivia Lara, releasing on September 2nd, to your TBR.

It’s Maya’s birthday and she is flying to surprise her boyfriend, David, who is away on a business trip; he doesn’t answer her calls or texts as he left his phone in his ride share, but the driver responds by asking if she is the blonde woman he was hooking up with. Of course, Maya is upset to hear about her cheating boyfriend, and feels lost on her birthday, when the driver who she calls “Max” befriends her and offers to send her an itinerary for an adventure. Although Maya and Max never meet, they form a connection throughout the day as they exchange text messages and banter. The magical day ends in a less-than-magical way, and a year later, Maya is determined to find Max in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

What I loved:
💕love at first text concept. The characters get to know each other through the written word - and I love that idea.
💕 Maya’s growth throughout the book. She finally gets the strength to leave the toxic job and the cheating boyfriend and take what she wants in life.
💕”Max” - it’s pretty easy to figure out who Max is early in the book, but it doesn’t make him any less attractive. The dates he plans for Maya are completely swoon worthy.
💕the setting is beautiful, almost a character in its own right.

The story was predictable but cute, and the town was beautiful. At times, the end felt a little too neatly wrapped up, and I did wish the two characters had communicated better earlier in the story (the last “big misunderstanding” felt too easily avoided). Finally, this is a more clean romance - I do wish we had more steam in this one.

Overall, it was a great read - perfect for a pool day. Thanks to @netgalley for the ARC.

This was my first book by this author and I was pleasantly surprised!

Although the plot appears to be predictable, there was a twist towards the end which kept me guessing and wanting to find out more.

The slow build up of chemistry between the characters was a joy to read and although their initial connection only happens via text, their bond was so strong that it leaves a lasting impression on both of them.

I really enjoyed the way to two MC's spent time in Carmel getting to know each other. It was sweet to see how they developed feelings even though they were both guarded and hesitant.

The different POV's about their meeting really reinforced how strong their chemistry had been and added to the swoon factor.

The ending really tied everything together nicely and answered a lot of questions ! I enjoyed this a lot :)

Thanks to NetGalley and Aria Aries for providing me with a free ARC digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

A completely chemistry-less romance. Something felt off the whole read and I have to chalk it up to the incredibly creepy ‘romantic’ day that underpins the entire book. The heroine is TSTL. And the H/h fail to have distinct voices. The dialogue is leaden, the characterisation underwhelming and the author relies on place.

The hype for this book on Instagram was pretty real in my feed, so I snatched this one up when given the chance.

Maya shows up in San Francisco too surprise her long term boyfriend on her birthday weekend, only to be told via text on his forgotten phone that his Lift driver saw him with another woman. Maya declared it the worst birthday ever, and upon hearing that it was a special day, the Lift driver takes her on an adventure via text. They arrange to meet, but Maya gets stood up. Fast forward a year, and Maya finds out that author Ethan Delphy is releasing a book that mirrors her story exactly, with one exception: it’s told from the driver’s perspective. Ethan is known for borrowing stories from his friends, so Maya sets out to meet Ethan and try to get information on the Lift driver so she can figure out what went wrong.

This book is exactly what you think it is, which is both a pro and a con. It’s a cute love story, with characters that you care about without getting too overly invested. The ending is fairly predictable and I found myself almost frustrated at how Maya couldn’t see what was right in front of her.

This is a good, cute romance. If you’re looking for a lighthearted, feel-good read, this is a good choice.

Have you ever started a book but you did not care that it had a predictable ending because it was so cute? Well, that was this book. Book meets girl in an unexpected way, they have internal obstacles to overcome, they end up happy. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone that wants a good easy romance. It’s not gonna make you want to change who you are as a human but it will make you be happy to be part of a world where books like this exist.

This was a struggle to finish. I only kept going to find out who Max really was.. Cute premise, but the main character, Maya, was immature and unlikeable. I know this was an ARC, but there were so many gaps and continuity errors that it threw me out of the story.

I appreciate the opportunity to have read this digital ARC in return for an honest review.

This was book so lovely. A truly great Rom-com read- like a movie night in with your best girlfriends and all your favourite snacks, it was really enjoyable!

This is the story of Maya whose life falls apart just before her birthday only for the day to be saved by a mysterious and kind stranger over text who gives her a perfect day in the delightful town of Carmel by Sea. Fast forward a year later and Maya returns to Carmel to track down her mystery love but of course everything does not quite go to plan on this quest!

I guessed the twist in this plot quite early on so although the ending wasn't a big surprise it was exactly what I was after - this is escapism, who wants a realistic end to a love story?!

This was an easy and genuinely fun read that I was quite happy to lose a few hours to and could easily see being adapted into a movie that I would love to watch!

Thanks to #NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read this book on return fir an honest review.

This is your archetypal #romance, an easy book to read.
This is boy meets girl, set in the 21st Century, with all its relevant tech. Boy does not exactly meet girl: they get to know one another over 24 hours via text.
Maya has been hurt, let down and left shattered. In an attempt to soothe her wounded heart, she leaves New York for a get away in California, where she has an encounter via text message that haunts her for 12 months. A year later, she learns that a book based on her special day out is about to be published. Intrigued and more than a little piqued, she returns to track down the man who claims to know the one who sent the texts.
Whilst in town she meets Celjne and her author brother Ethan.
The basic premise of this warm read is good, although I found the ending a little predictable.
A light, easy read, I recommend “The Meeting Point”.

The Meeting Point was such a fun read and almost immediately I was sucked into the plot and invested in Maya's story. The relationship felt relatable as did her decision making; it was practical and what most people would do given the circumstances. I love how Maya's character grew and took chances knowing the "what if" might be worse than getting out of her comfort zone. If you're looking for an easy and captivating story of what happens when you take chances and believe in yourself, you should pick up The Meeting Point on September 2nd.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The chemistry between Maya and "Max" was off the charts- there were multiple times that I found myself smiling and giggling while reading their banter and honestly their chemistry leapt off of every single page. I so adored this book, it was a perfect summer read for me!

So, I read a LOT of romance books and I think this is one of my new favorites! I really enjoyed the plot and the characters. Our main character texts her boyfriend, who lost his phone with his Lift driver. She proceeds to meet the driver, learn her boyfriend is cheating on her, and have a magical day with the Lift driver. Yes, this is an unlikely scenario, but it was really well done and I enjoyed it. The writing was fast paced and the plot was good. There are not any steamy sex scenes in it, but it was still SO GOOD! Can you tell how much I enjoyed this? It was clever and well done. I cannot wait to read another book by this author.

Really didn't enjoy this and will not be leaving a review.... sorry ... only managed to get to 20% before I had to stop.
This book is not for me.
Thank you

Would you start a conversation via text with a complete stranger? Maya did and it was the start to the sweetest love story. I loved this book so much and was smiling so much throughout it.

What I Loved:
-Mayas relationship with all the other characters (except David, he's a scumbag). I just loved seeing her interact with people.
-Mayas little HEAs that she writes, so cute!
-The location (Carmel By The Sea) which is now on my list of places I NEED to visit.

What I didn't love as much:
-Sometimes I got annoyed with Maya and her behavior or how clueless she seemed to some things. But that didn't last long or ruin the book for me at all.

This is a very clean romance with no language and no steam. I usually prefer some steam but this book was so good even without it! I can't wait to read the authors other book.

Thank you Netgalley and publisher for this digital ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I loved this! I so rarely give romance books 5 stars but I finished this one with a huge smile on my face and tears in my eyes. It was the perfect blend of realistic and fantasy romance. Yes, I knew what was going to happen and I was ready to give it 4 stars because of it, but the slight twist at the end really took me for a loop (since I saw the "big twist") and really pushed this one over the edge. It gave it that "I need to know what happens next" feeling even though I knew in my heart what the ultimate ending needed to be.

Maya's journey is so relatable and intriguing. The whole time I kept thinking this was a modern twist on "You've Got Mail" (which I love) but it improved upon it in many ways. The relationships seems real. The matchmaking bits were fun. And to top it off, the characters were so delightful. If you're in the mood for a rom-com, this one is fantastic!

This was an absolute delight. If you're looking for a fun book to sweep you off your feet this summer: look no further. This was SO good. The chemistry between Maya and "Max" was off the charts- there were multiple times that I found myself smiling and giggling while reading their banter and honestly their chemistry leapt off of every single page. Also the setting was PERFECT and I need a vacation to Carmel-by-the-sea ASAP!

Maya tries to surprise her boyfriend David for her birthday but is told by a Lyft driver who found David’s phone he’s cheating on her. Via text, the driver sends her on an adventure-filled birthday. They agree to meet at a bench on the beach but then he doesn’t show up. Nearly a year later, Maya learns an author has written about their encounter in an upcoming book. She flies back to CA to try to find her mystery man and see if he felt the way she did. The author, a friend of “Max” says he must be convinced she won’t break his heart again before he reveals the identity.

I liked the story but felt Maya was a little too obtuse. There were several times she should have figured it out before the end.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC for an exchange for an honest review.

Oh, How I Loved this book!!!!

This is simply one of the sweetest things I have read in a while. The characters were easy to connect to and were very well fleshed out. The plot pacing was good and who doesn't look a good romance.

Ooooh I liked this one. A lot. I love it when a book has one of those moments where you are just so desperate to intervene and stop a situation but you can see it unravelling in front of your eyes and can do nothing to stop it. Thats exactly how I felt with a moment in this one. But wow the rest of the book does not disappoint. I love the matchmaker and romantic in Maya as she is like a modern day Jane Austen's Emma (only better) but misses the point in her own love life. I'm sure many of us can relate. This is fun, fresh, cheeky, cringy at times but overall everything you could want from this type of novel.