This was a cute romcom retelling of Cyrano, which is ripe for adapting. However, I felt that the main characters lacked chemistry - there was a bit too much telling rather than showing.

AWESOME!! Thank you NetGalley and Harper 360, HarperCollins for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

What a heartwarming, fun and hilarious rom-com that takes place in the amazing city of Los Angeles, California!! It's a friends to lovers romance that is filled with angst, tension, humor, love, chemistry and wonderful secondary characters. The book is so unique and not like your typical rom-com and it will have you smiling, laughing and swooning! I absolutely LOVED this book so much!! Literally, could not put it down and finished it in a day.This is my first read by Lindsey Keik and it will not be my last! The author has done an excellent job with developing characters that are so real and relatable. I can't wait to read more of her books! Another book to add to my favorites for 2023!!🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

Phoebe is visiting her sister in LA for two weeks in hopes of forgetting her toxic ex and his upcoming wedding. Unfortunately, her workaholic sister has to take an emergency business trip and leaves Phoebe all alone to entertain herself. While enjoying the pool she ends up meeting the super hot next door neighbor, Ren. The next morning a woman barges into the house claiming to be her sister's personal trainer named Bel. It turns out that Bel has a huge crush on Ren and is so nervous she gets tongue tied around him. Phoebe has given up on love for herself but decides to help Bel. Before you know it, Phoebe is writing love letters for Bel to give to Ren and tagging along on their dates. The problem is that Phoebe finds herself falling for him too!!

If you are looking for a quick, cute and delightful summer read then this is the book for you! I highly recommend this book and it deserves all the stars!💫💫💫💫💫

If this isn’t the classic rom-com, I don’t know what is. This read was sweet, funny, heartwarming, and of course if had our HEA. When Phoebe crosses the pond to visit her sister, she is met with an empty house and two weeks to entertain herself. All the characters of Ren, Bel, Suze (at the very end!), and Myrna remind Phoebe of who she is, what she deserves, and what life is all about! This book is for sure worth the read ❤️

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It was my first from this author but there were many things that surprised me as I read. The story was sweet and kept my interest. I felt like Myrna - the elderly neighbor - added some much needed advice and life experience that didn’t feel pushy. There were also a few times I found myself actually laughing as I read… the characters were relatable and up to date in ways that I rarely see in books. It was so effortlessly done and a very enjoyable read!

What a perfect summer romance. In spite of the fact that I might not be taking a dip at the LA pool side, I certainly enjoyed going to all the places this book takes you. Throughout the book, there are many nostalgic references. Despite loving how the book ended, I would like to be Mayra Moore's best friend like others. Thank you so much for sharing this fun summer read with me.

Obviously, I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for this opportunity.

I got about a quarter through this before firmly deciding that I can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy of this book! I laughed a lot and wanted to squeeze every character. So I’m pausing for now and can’t wait for release day so that I can continue reading this goofy rom com.

[b:Lindsey Kelk|2824597] is giving major Cyrano vibes with her latest romance – with none of the creep factor.

When Phoebe flies out to LA for a two week holiday with her big sister, she probably should have expected Suzanne to have to dash to an out-of-town meeting only moments after Phoebe’s arrival. She didn’t expect the extremely attractive – and extremely shirtless – man with binoculars in the next backyard. Ren turns out to be the neighbor, an avid birder, and the object of a major crush from Bel, Suzanne’s trainer and Phoebe’s self-appointed LA tour guide. Ren doesn’t even know Bel exists, but Phoebe, a greeting card writer, offers to help Bel write a love letter to Ren to express her feelings. Only, after handing the letter over, she begins to wonder if she hasn’t made a massive mistake.

Anyone with eyes in their head can see Bel and Ren make a terrible match, whereas Ren and Phoebe seem to be made for one another. Ren is adorable: His enthusiasm for birding, his love for his late grandfather, the joy he takes in restoring the old house. A+ book boyfriend. Bel, flighty and a bit wild, is so obviously wrong for him, but she makes a fabulous friend for Phoebe, showing her some of LA’s hidden gems and pulling her into some truly bonkers adventures. I’m completely obsessed with Myrna Moore, fading (by her own description) movie star, whose mail keeps mistakenly getting delivered to Suzanne’s house, is an absolute riot.

It’s worth saying how wonderful it is to see how Kelk writes Phoebe’s past. Everyone thinks she’s still not over her ex, but they couldn’t be more wrong. And (light spoilers) <spoiler>she writes Phoebe’s strength in recognizing she was being abused, and choosing to get help, leave, and continue to get therapy is not something I see enough in romance heroines with painful pasts</spoiler>.

If anything, I wish we had more time with the Phoebe-Suzanne relationship: While Suzanne ends up being gone for work for most of the story, it puts Phoebe’s developing friendships with Bel and Myrna, and her feelings for Ren, at center stage, but the relationship between the sisters could have been give just as much space and deserved more. The sisters are so much fun when they’re together on the page.

Finally, as someone who grew up in the LA area and couldn’t get out fast enough, [b:Love Me Do|75738819] made me wish I knew the LA Kelk describes. It sounds magical.

CW: Emotional abuse by a partner (described, in the past)

[b:Love Me Do|75738819] by [b:Lindsey Kelk|2824597]
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️💫 4.5 stars rounded up
🦜 Love that the LA parrots made an appearance. #Birdersunite
🌮 It’s a crime Phoebe never actually gets to eat the tacos everyone raves about
💃🤵🏽‍♂️The clothes… the houses… the glamor really shines through (and actually sounds glamorous, which isn’t always the case!)
🏰 It’s a good thing Suzanne is rich, otherwise going to Disney for only a couple hours is a crime against responsible spending unless you have a season pass

<i>Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.</i>

In Love Me Do, the reader finds Phoebe on her first vacation in LA with her career obsessed sister Suzanne. Suzanne has to immediately go on a work trip to Seattle, leaving Phoebe to herself in her sisters mansion. From the first day, Phoebe gets acquainted right away with Suzanne's seemingly gorgeous but quirky neighbor Ren who is obsessed with bird watching and Bel, her sisters trainer who becomes a fast friend. Bel has always had a crush on Ren, and Phoebe believes she can be the one to get them together; the only problem is that Phoebe might be crushing on Ren herself.

Lindsey Kelk is an autobuy for me at this point. Her ability to write such relatable, quirky, but also charming characters makes my heart sing. This book is fun, flirty, and just the breath of fresh air that I needed! All the characters were so fun and the story was cute and well thought out, something a bit different than I've read in the past, and I just had a blast reading it. I loved it, and will be recommending and buying it for all my friends and family without a doubt.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publishers, and the author for an advanced copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

Love Me Do was a super fun romcom about Phoebe visiting her sister in California and trying to play Cupid for someone else. Phoebe's two week vacation ends up being life changing for her. This book was easy to follow along with and the story flowed nicely. It also had great characters, funny and overall it was well done by the author. I would highly recommend this to anyone! Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC copy of this e book. I greatly enjoyed reading it.

4 stars!

"Love Me Do" is the second book from Lindsey Kelk that I have read, and I can't wait to go back and read her back catalog because I absolutely love her writing! The way Kelk writes humor, love, and friendship is so honest, authentic, funny, and downright delightful! Her books are like a warm hug, or a cup of coffee with friends, or a soft, fuzzy blanket that's just come out of the dryer - endlessly comforting! Some may read her books as cheesy, and yeah, I could entertain that notion, but no matter - I am along for all of the rides she provides her readers. I loved watching Phoebe's journey in this story, and I loooooove the swoon-worthy Ren! They were such a good pair together. The story kept me on the edge of my seat as Phoebe tries to set Ren up with Bel, her sister Suzanne's personal trainer, even though she herself is falling for him from afar. Ren and Phoebe had such natural chemistry and banter with one another that it was hard not to root for them to get together. I enjoyed watching Phoebe's sisterly relationship with Suzanne become stronger over time as they open up to each other (something that they haven't ever really done). I really liked Bel and Phoebe's blossoming friendship. I loved the Los Angeles setting and all of the humor that comes from a proper British lass discovering things like Erewhon's outrageous prices and the fact that no one in LA seems to work. I adored the references to famous Los Angeles-based cinema like "Pretty Woman." I laughed out loud many, many times while reading this fantastic book. This book gave me big "Roxanne" (Cyrano de Bergerac) vibes. It's a light, eventful summer story that you should absolutely take a chance on!

Thank you to NetGalley, Lindsey Kelk, Harper 360, and HarperCollins for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.

When I realized this was a gender-bent Cyrano retelling I was a little nervous, but Love Me Do proved I had no reason to doubt.

Phoebe is our funny and quirky main character who tries to help Bel, her stunningly beautiful friend, win the heart of Ren, the kind, romantic, incredibly attractive love interest. While, Phoebe sets out to help Bel, she ends up falling for Ren herself.

I love the side characters in this. Myrna is a reclusive former actress who befriends Phoebe. Her quick wit and penchant for saying what’s on her mind is endearing and highly entertaining.

I recommend this sweet story of finding love and yourself in unlikely places.

This writing was good I just thought it was a bit boring. I think it should have been dual pov so that we got Ren's thoughts. There also should have been an epilogue because the story feels unfinished without one.

I received an arc through netgalley.

I enjoyed every bit of this read. All of the characters were amazing.

Phoebe is on holiday to visit her sister when her sister has to unexpectedly bail and forgets to cancel her personal trainer Bel. What she doesn't expect is Bels intense crush on her sisters bird obsessed neighbor. She vows to help the two of them but she doesn't account for her own feelings toward Ren.

Lindsey Kelk never dissapoints and this read is no exception.

Snarky romantics unite!

This book was refreshingly witty; full of snark but with lots of good messages and a fun plot. It was an incredibly easy read.

The characters were full of life and unique, and I can't ask for much more from a book.

Before I delve into my thoughts about this delightful summer read, I want to express my gratitude to NetGalley, HarperCollins UK, and Lindsey Kelk for providing me with an ARC of "Love Me Do" in exchange for an honest review.

The story centers around Phoebe, our protagonist, who embarks on a journey to Los Angeles, CA to visit her sister Suzanne, residing in a picturesque abode nestled in the Hollywood Hills. During her stay, Phoebe becomes acquainted with her next-door neighbor Ren, a skilled carpenter. Another intriguing character is Bel, the personal trainer for Phoebe's sister and a former movie star who calls the same neighborhood home. Each character contributes immensely to the narrative, and the gradual development of their relationships adds a heartwarming dimension to the tale.

Phoebe resonated deeply with me; her fantastic sense of humor, shared enthusiasm for Twilight (a mutual interest!), and her overall delightful nature made her an endearing character. Normally, I don't always find myself entirely connected to the main characters in stories, but this time, I reveled in experiencing the LA lifestyle through Phoebe's perspective. Our similarities made me feel like I was right there with her, even though I've never set foot in LA.

This book radiates with a feel-good romance. The palpable chemistry between the characters and the seamless flow of the narrative contribute to its excellence. The vivid depiction of the setting, complete with its brilliant portrayal of LA, transported me there in spirit (despite never having visited). Reading this book put me in such a delightful mood, stoking my excitement for the upcoming summer season. I am definitely looking forward to diving into Lindsey's other literary works soon.

Thank you to Netgalley, HarperCollins, Harper 360 and Lindsey Kelk for this ARC copy in exchange for my honest opinion!

Phoebe takes a 2-week holiday from England to LA to visit her sister and get away from her life for a while. What she doesn’t expect is for her sister to immediately leave on a work trip, leaving her to manage LA alone. Thankfully, she’s swept into the lives of a few locals who show her the city, and maybe even friendship and love.

This was my first book by Lindsey and it was a fun, lighthearted summer read! Being from near LA, it was an added bonus to be able to visualize the locations in the book.

It was a bit slow in the beginning, but right around halfway I got more invested in the plot and characters and it was so hard to put it down. I fell in love with all the side characters and how everyone interacts with each other.

Insta-love romances are in my top faves since I’m a huge romantic, but I’m not sure there were enough scenes between Phoebe and Ren for me to get on board with it. Myra has more scenes with Phoebe (which is great because I adore that character) but it just felt lopsided.

I liked the ending, but I wish there was more insight into it! It felt kind of abrupt. I would have loved to see more of their relationship after it just started, but I also get the timing of the ending suited the story better. I’m just greedy with happy endings.

I was so excited to get access to this book early because I love Lindsey Kelk’s books. While I definitely enjoyed this one, it wasn’t my favorite. For me, there was way too much time spent on Bel and Ren instead of flushing out the main love story. The last 20% of the book was my favorite and that was because we actually got to see Ren and Phoebe fall for each other. Not only was too much time spent on Bel, but I also found her character to be off putting and annoying. Everyone kept saying how sweet she was, but that did not come across to me. She was vain, superficial, and not a particularly good friend. I’m giving this book three stars because I love Kelk’s smart and funny writing and I did love the way the book ended up. But I just found the book needed a rework and we could’ve cut the Bel storyline out.

I'm a big fan of Lindsey Kelk's other books, so I was excited to pick up Love Me Do. While there's a lot to like about it — the great descriptions of LA, a protagonist you want to root for — I couldn't get into it. Normally I love the charm in Kelk's books, but in this case, I wished the writing was a bit more grounded. I cringed through the entire scene of Phoebe meeting Ren (sorry!), which didn't compel me to continue reading. For others who want pure escapism, Love Me Do could be a great fit.

ITS FREAKING LINDSEY KELK WHO WOULDNT LOVE THIS. Her writing is so relatable and so stinking funny. Reading her books are like cozying up with your best friend and a glass of wine

Lindsey Kelk is one of my favorites, her heroines are so bumbling funny and she drops in lots of British cultural references. (I always want Cadbury Dairy Milk when I'm reading one of her novels.). This one didn't quite hit the mark for me though. I liked the girlfriendship with Phoebe and Bel. But too much of it - the gorgeous house, the crotchety old Hollywood neighbor - was too much shades of The Holiday mixed with Cyrano for me. And I would have liked to see the romantic tension with Phoebe and Ren developed a bit more.