Beth O'Leary's books have been a bit hit-or-miss for me, and I'm happy to say I really liked this one. Just when you think you know what's going on, bam, it changes. I liked the perspectives of the three women, and I was mostly able to keep straight who was who. They are all flawed but likeable, as is Joseph. This is an extremely tame romance if anything more than kissing bothers you.

Hooked until the end when the dots connect and the tears started dripping! Beth O'leary just got on my immediate buy list!

This one was so much more than I bargained for. I loved Beth's other books, but this one was really special. I absolutely loved it.

I didn't think it was possible, but somehow every time Beth O'Leary releases a new book, it's better than the last.

I was fully engrossed with this story from the get go. I was fully prepared to hate the male MC because HOW DARE HE play around on these three women.

The pacing, the POV swaps, all came together artfully to create the most beautiful, heartbreaking tale which has lived in my head rent free for a very long time.

I can see this book being re-read many times, just to try and catch new threads.

I didn't get to this book as early as I would have liked to so by the time I did get to it the verdict was out. So many fellow readers raved about this book!

I dove right in and although it kept me engaged and enthralled I was pretty confused as to where this story was headed for like 60% of the book but boy oh boy did the last 40% really suck you in and make it come all together so beautifully!

Beth is such a talented writer. She writes such unique stories with such finesse. I really loved this book and will highly recommend it.

I thought that this book was clever and a perfect example that sometimes when people let you down they are not necessarily doing it to be an asshole. I love Beth O'Leary so it was not really a surprise that I enjoyed this one. Overall I thought this was a really fun read.

4 1/2 stars! I was so unsure of this book for a long time but I stuck it out since I loved Beth O’Leary’s first two books so much, and it ended up being so much better than I could’ve pictured. Highly recommend if you want an uplifting and heartfelt read. Loved it.

Beth O'Leary's titles are usually such a balm for my soul (after reading several of her past books), but this one was just all right to me. Three women are stood up by the same guy and the story unfolds with getting to know each woman, and their relationships with him. He uses different names for each women. As the story unfolds you get to know each of the women he has stood up. It was a slow start and remained that way until about 90% of the book. I think the twist/revelation was meant to be "clever" but I did not experience it that way. I won't spoil the ending, but it was an overall okay book without the usual soothing feeling I get after reading O'Leary's past titles.

I have enjoyed Beth O’Leary’s books and this one did not disappoint. The three women have all been stood up on Valentine’s Day by the same guy! They all forgive him and things get messy pretty quickly. They have no idea the others exist, but soon find out! This fun book helped me hold on to that summer feeling through September.

I usually devour Beth O'Leary books but for some reason I couldn't get through this one. I think I will pick it up again at a later day or listen to the audio.

The No Show may be my new favorite by Beth O’Leary! I will caution you not to let the cute cover fool you as this novel is full of heart and O’Leary dives into some deep topics. I don’t want to say much about the topics, though, because I don’t want to spoil anything. This book is best read with little-to-information about what you’re getting yourself into.

This book kept me guessing from chapter one and I was so glad I went in without it being spoiled for me. I honestly read very little about The No Show before I began reading – and I would urge you to do the same! Just take my word for it – it is WORTH READING! Dive in blind, with no expectations other than to sit back and enjoy yourself, and you will absolutely not be disappointed.

After the flatshare I was interested in reading more from Beth O'Leary. This book like her others take me some time to get into but once I'm hooked in I cannot put it down.
I like her style of writing as it's a bit different then what I normally read.

I just couldn’t get into this one! I wanted to really be drawn into the stories and plots, but it didn’t jive with what I expected having read other Beth O’Leary books. DNF for me!

Unfortunately The No-Show by Beth O'leary was a DNF for me. I had a hard time connecting to the plot and characters. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book

I enjoy Beth O'leary's stories. This one took longer for me to get into because of the third person present tense format.

I really enjoyed this author’s The Flatshare, and I loved the cover of this one, so I eagerly requested it.

It’s hard to adequately review this one without spoiling anything, so let me just say that about a quarter of the way through, I was hooked. Halfway through, I was like LET’S GO. And by the end I was emotionally devastated. This is definitely not an average romcom, so be wary if you tend to steer clear of emotional reads. There’s so much more at play here, I was so involved in all of their stories.

Thanks so much to the publisher and to NetGalley for giving me access to this book. Enjoyable romance - Well written and interesting characters. I will be recommending this book. Thanks again for giving me a chance to read it.

"You're just like...You're not even capable of being fake. You're completely yourself."

I WAS BALLING MY EYES OUT AT THE END OF THIS BOOK. I'll be honest, at the beginning, I just wanted to kill Joseph Carter. Like, who does this guy think he is to be playing three girls like that. But, at the end, when I read the truth about him, and the reality behind all three love stories, my heart broke😭 NOBODY DESERVES TO GO THROUGH WHAT HE DID. Also, major shoutout to Jane and Miranda. My heart also goes out to beautiful Siobhan. These three ladies are warriors who carry the world at their fingertips. All three of them have baggage and chaos, but the way they carry themselves is absolutely admirable. Jane and Siobhan have the most heartbreaking stories, with a terrible boss who is known for getting away with things due to his privilege. Richard, you absolutely disgust me. Even though all three women have nothing in common, it's obvious when you read the book that all three characters are truly good people. After all, that's why Joseph Carter wants all of them in his life. This book is definitely chaotic, AND OMG THE PLOT TWIST. I AM SURE NO READER SAW IT COMING. ABSOLUTELY INSANE. I HAVE NEVER READ A BOOK THAT GOOD IN SUCH A LONG TIME. GO READ THIS PEOPLE.

Wow wow wow! This one really surprised me! In the best way. I have really enjoyed the O’Leary books I have read so far, and this one was so unique.

It’s hard to write about without giving anything away. But you think you know what’s happening the whole time and then BAM you don’t at all. The twist was SO well executed. I read this back in July and I still think about it a lot.

I want more people to read this so I can discuss with someone. It is a little slow in the beginning, so just keep pushing through. I promise it will be worth it!

Beth O'Leary latest romance novel turns out to be more of a romantic mystery with a twist that turns the premise of three different women awaiting a Valentine Day date with a man who is a no-show, on its head. Dublin based Siobhan Kelly shares a home with Fiona, she is in a high pressured professional occupation as a life coach, leaving her with no time for a personal life, a deliberate decision, so whenever she is in London she pursues a casual, but satisfying non-exclusive sexual arrangement at a hotel, and has a breakfast date with him, Joseph Carter. Miranda Rosso lives with her 2 younger sisters, Adele and Frannie, she is a tree surgeon, working with an all male team, with a lunch date with Joseph. The fragile Jane Miller has run away from London, settling on Winchester with its connections with her mother, refusing to talk about her traumatic past to her colleagues at a charity shop where she is a volunteer, Joseph had promised to be her fake boyfriend for the evening.
This is Beth’s best work since ‘The Flat Share’ in my opinion. Her writing is so developed, the characters were great, and the story its self had so much emotion, angst, and a touch of humor.