Hannah receives a call from an unknown number and answers after the third time the caller realizes that he has the number down wrong. However, Hannah and Davey end up chatting. Hannah is in London and Davey in Austin, TX. Davey is planning on taking a job in London and Hannah is going to meet him at the airport. On the day he’s set to arrive Davey doesn’t show.

I enjoyed the storytelling of the book and all that happened. Some of it was predictable, but it was a nice little getaway.

Thank you #NetGalley for the advance copu

Absolutely adored this. We’ll developed characters and a legitimate sense of suspense despite knowing there would be a happy ending.

I absolutely LOVED this book! A beautifully written story of love, loss, hope & survival. Was the wrong number fate… or simply a wrong number? Are Hannah & Davey destined to be together or will their lives go different directions?
A strong relatable cast of characters with a unique storyline made this one hard to put down. I highly recommend this one for anyone that enjoys a love story with all the feels!
Thank you to #NetGalley, #TheManINeverMet, Elle Cook & 2023 Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

I received a copy of this story from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Good lords am I glad I waited to read this one! If you're a mood reader like I am, you need to be in a certain place before you tackle this. It hits you with all the feels.

This is a beautiful, romantic, heartbreaking story. I laughed, I cried, I audibly *gasped*, I shouted all manner of expletives during the last 10%. It's a rollercoaster.

It's one of those stories that you immediately fall into and are along for the ride. I loved seeing Hannah's journey, even if I wanted to shake some sense into her at times. I had a moment of panic when we first saw Davey's PoV -- is this taking a <i>Gone Girl</i> turn? -- but what I originally thought was unnecessary ended up being really helpful and sweet.

I want a neighbor like Joan. She's a riot!

If you're looking for a book that will tear you apart AND put you back together, I highly recommend this one.

I received this book complimentary from NetGalley but all opinions are my own.

This was sweet. The story was laid out really well though George was terrible and I really disliked him. Hannah and Davey had chemistry. A lot of the missed chances were honestly too much/too many. I liked the symmetry in the book though.

The beginning was a little cheesy in an over the top cute way, but it was making me smile the whole time. Once the story took a twist, I was thinking to myself there was no way this would ever happen in real life. I won't give any spoilers, but just know that the author's notes will hit you hard and might even make you emotional.

I ended up staying up until midnight binge reading this book🫢 I could not stop reading and I just had to know what was going to happen next! After I finished reading, and read the author's notes at the end... it made me love the story even more!

This is definitely an underrated romance book that I haven't really seen anyone talk about. I highly recommend picking it up, because this book needs to be read and shared! I also need a movie adaption soon, because this would be AMAZING on screen!

This book was an absolute delight. The combo of fun, charm, and steam paired with characters I'd want to hang out with made this the perfect summer read.

4.5 stars.

This was a good book. That sounds basic, but truly it was just good. And I mean that in the best way. I didn’t want to put it down. I loved the slow burn and the sweet way these two characters got to know each other. I loved their silliness and sweetness. The conflict is real and frustrating. I loved the supporting cast (except George 🙄) and would love to know more about Grant! Davey’s attitude drove me crazy at times, but given the circumstances, who am I to judge. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC to review.

Wow. What a twist! I loved this story and the what-ifs and in-depth exploration of the character. A wonderful read!

I’ve been in a reading slump lately and this boom was the perfect book to rejuvenate my reading.
Davey accidentally dials the wrong number when he’s calling overseas about a job and reaches Hannah by mistake. He explains to her what was going on, she wishes him well with the job interview and the call ends. When he lands the job, he texts to let her know and a long distance friendship begins. Their relationship builds until they are about to meet in person. Then life throws them a huge curveball.
This is told from the prospective of Davey and Hannah, we see how they each handle the situation and life during this time.
The author did a great job of conveying all the emotions and ups and downs of relationships in this book. Now matter what happens to them as a couple, I was always rooting for each of them individually. She also was able to touch on a difficult subject but keep lighthearted elements in the book.

I was lucky to receive an advance copy of The Man I Never Met by Elle Cook from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review and opinion. I absolutely loved this book so much! I wasn't 100% certain going in if this would be a cheesy read but it wasn't. This is the kind of book you pick up and don't put down until you finish it. So cute, great characters and overall a fun read.

This book is everything. I am a sucker for books that touch every fiber of your heart and this one just simply destroyed me and build me back up. I would definitely re read this and keep it near my heart.

Ohhh, I really like this one.

I'll be the first to admit that I'm usually not a fan of soulmate / star-crossed lovers / destiny types stories, but I really, really liked how it was done in this one. An accidental phone call introduces Davey and Hannah and an unexpected diagnosis separates them.

Hannah and Davey's story was so incredibly sweet. Their development as characters felt real and authentic.

Absolutely loved the writing, and I'll definitely be reading more by Elle Cook.

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You had me at Hello!

I think we all consider ourselves mood readers to an extent. Lately, I’ve been all about the thrillers, never even considering one of the many romance or contemporary books presently gathering digital dust on my virtual shelf.

Case in point….this book. I wanted to read it but couldn’t find the energy to lose myself in an emotional romance. But when I saw the audio available I thought maybe this is what I need to power through.

And wow! It wasn’t at all what I expected. In fact, it was so much more!

Hannah is living the single life in London. Does she want more? Of course! But for now, she’s perfectly happy with her job and all her delightfully eclectic friends.

One random wrong number is about to change everything for Hannah.

Davey is ready to launch his career in architecture. He has a phone interview with a perspective employer in London. In his nervous excitement he mixes up the phone number and misdials not once, but twice. On the other end of the wrong number is none other than Hannah. Must be destiny.

What starts as a casual friendship over the phone quickly escalates into the possibility of a future as Davey prepares to move to London.

Only he never shows up. No call, no text. Was poor Hannah ghosted? Impossible! Davey was different! Wasn’t he?

From here the book travels down highly emotional and difficult roads I didn’t expect. Initially I was upset with where it was taking me but quickly realized I needed to just sit back, take a deep breath and let the characters take me on their journey.

The audio was outstanding with both narrators really bringing the characters to life! Bravo!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group Ballentine

I really liked this book. It was heartbreaking at times but never sad. I love a good story about fate and this lived up to my expectations.

What a cute little romance! I devoured it. Loved the characters even while they (he) were making bad decisions. Loved the friendship with Joan, the older lady next door. It was charming and just what I needed.

Tropes you’ll find here:
-closed door
-long distance
-will they/won’t they
-fate

I had a one issue with it. First, there’s a toxic weight loss and diet/exercise plot line that has internalized fat phobia etc. There are mentions of not eating things so they can fit into a dress, etc. My issue really is that it isn’t really discussed beyond the main character changing her mind to not do those things. I can see that being triggering for people who struggle with that.

Additional content warning: a huge part of this story deals with cancer and I had no idea going in.

WOW - great book that I had a hard time putting down. I've been in a reading funk lately with no book really grabbing my interest but this book snapped me out of it. I devoured it in two days. Well written characters that I cared about with good dialogue and a bit of "spice". Highly recommend.

This has to be one of the most underrated books I have ever read! This story was so much deeper than I thought it was going to be based on the cover. The author did an incredible job depicting the chemistry between Davey and Hannah, definitely a hard thing to do when every interaction is through the phone so hats off to her!

This book covers some very heavy topics in a very realistic, yet beautiful way. I would definitely recommend checking trigger warnings if you are interested in giving this one a shot.

Overall, this is a really great love story about fate, soulmates, and life getting in the way. I highly recommend!

I loved this so much! It was definitely reminiscent of some Beth O'Leary book's I've read in terms of the writing and the romance -- which is a compliment on my end bc I love them too. This had me laughing and crying and swooning and falling in love. Would 100 percent recommend to another reader!

This was a really cute and easy read. Definitely recommend for a lighthearted book! I’ll definitely be looking for more from this author