4.5/5

As a long-time fan of Lindsey Kelk (both her books, as well as her work as a podcast host), I was absolutely thrilled when NetGalley sent me a digital e-ARC of Love Me Do. Lindsey is a master of constructing a classic romantic comedy. While the premise wasn't necessarily the *most* believable, I was more than happy to suspend my disbelief and lose myself in this charming story about a British woman who visits her sister in LA and finds herself falling in love (with the city, as well as the people...one of them, in particular).

What I loved:
- Kelk's brand of humor. She's witty and just snarky enough without being mean. Her humor is also rooted in every day, mundane experiences that are deeply relatable (e.g. the horror of getting in the shower and realizing after the fact that the safety seal on your new shampoo hasn't been removed).
- The author's ability to write character chemistry, not only between the FMC and MMC, but also between the two sisters, as well as the protagonist and new friends she makes over the course of the novel.
- The way that Lindsey Kelk managed to make me fall in love with LA in this book, despite the fact that I've never particularly enjoyed or appreciated the city.
- The rom-com situations that the FMC and MMC find themselves in. You'll just have to read it and see, but this is rom-com writing of the Nancy Meyers and Nora Ephron variety. (Esp. the description of the LA mansions. I need Nancy Meyers to turn this into a movie just so I can see these houses brought to life.)

Phoebe Chapman, a heartbroken Brit, unexpectedly turns matchmaker in LA, trying to pair her sister's personal trainer, Bel, with Ren, the charming neighbor. Her journey through love letters, an unlikely friendship with an aged film star, and matchmaking adventures, leads her to a deeper appreciation of LA and perhaps a new chance at love.

Lindsey Kelk is an auto-read author for me so I was excited about her new release this year! The book struck me as charming and sweet, with echoes of The Holiday, adding a touch of charm. Exploring LA through Phoebe's journey, especially familiar places, was a highlight for me. All the characters were endearing and kept me engaged. I loved Phoebe as a main character and appreciated seeing her perspective throughout the novel. However, Ren, the male lead, lacked depth and seemed naive. I found the most annoying character to be Bel. I didn’t understand why Phoebe was so willing to help Bel when Phoebe didn’t owe anything to her and all Bel did was guilt trip Phoebe into awkward situations. This read more as a women’s fiction than romance. Overall, I gave this 3.5 stars and rounded to 4 stars on GoodReads.

I really liked this book, it was different than anything else I've read which was a breath of fresh air. I will be recommending this to my friends, and auto buy this author!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of Love Me Do by Lindsey Kelk.

Really loved the character development in this book. I loved the chemistry between the characters and upw unique it was. This was a quick read which i enjoyed so much!

I have read a few previous books from Lindsey Kelk, and I simply love her writing style. Love Me Do did not disappoint. It was basically a Hallmark Rom com, that honestly would make a great movie, I mean she is a greeting card writer could it be anymore cheesy? I loved every bit of this book. Perfect summer vibes, as it is set in sunny LA California,characters are likable and well written,

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

Funny, smart, and swoony. I’m new to Kelk and this one definitely intrigued me enough to check out her next one!

I fell in love with Lindsey Kelk's writing with her holiday book last year. It was super fun to read her new book, which was the perfect summer read!
This was a delightful story that involved romance but wasn't soley a romance, had amazing characters, and so many laugh-out-loud moments. I can't wait to read many, many more Lindsey Kelk books.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Such a cute and fun read!! Summer book read for sure. I loved it!

Thank you netgalley.

Okay, this was the cutest book ever! This is the perfect summer vacation read. We follow Pheobe as she is visiting her sister in California. After meeting Ren her sister's next-door neighbor and a real-life cinnamon roll it game over for Phoebe in the best way. Although their romance was more of a subplot it all felt very well balanced. I loved every single side character, they all felt so real. There in something about kelks writing that just pulls the emotion out of you, there were several times when I had tears in my eyes, but there were also moments that had me laughing out loud. overall this book was such a blast and I am so grateful to have received this arc.

Love Me Do by Lindsey Kelk is a delightful romantic novel that takes place in the Hollywood Hills. The story follows the protagonist, a matchmaker named Gemma, who can't resist playing cupid for her handsome neighbor, Ren, a carpenter. As she spends more time with Ren, she realizes that she can't hide from love in La La Land. The chemistry between Gemma and Ren is palpable, and the author does an excellent job of building up the tension between them. The book is a perfect blend of romance, humor, and drama, and it kept me hooked from start to finish. I highly recommend Love Me Do to anyone who loves a good romantic novel.

Unfortunately I just couldn't get into this one. Kelk is an excellent writer, it just Unfortunately wasn't for me.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this! This is a great rom com that leaves you laughing and smiling. Cute, sweet and lots of chemistry! Would absolutely recommend to romance readers!

This was cute, clean, and fun. It felt like a love letter to Los Angeles. I think if you have read Kelk's previous work you would really enjoy this new read.

Take a memorable escape to Los Angeles with Phoebe to visit her sister. The only problem is that her sister must travel for work right after Phoebe arrives so she won't be there for the first part of the trip. Thankfully, she has an amazing neighbor, Ren, who immediately helps Phoebe feel welcome in this new city. It also helps that he is very easy on the eyes. And then there's her sister's personal trainer, Bel, who is a wonderful tour guide and is full of adventures to keep Phoebe busy. Then we meet her sister's mysterious older neighbor, Myrna Moore, who adds some old Hollywood glamor to the trip.

This book is so wonderfully written I truly felt like I was on this exciting trip right along side Phoebe. The locations and characters are described so vividly that I felt like their pictures were right there on the pages of the book. The characters are simply amazing! I would love to live across the road so that I could also be a part of this fabulous community. The story itself is exceptional, a bit predictable but it is the perfect modern twist on a classic storyline. There is a equal amount of romance and humor mixed into this storyline to have me laughing out loud and quickly turning the pages to find out what happens next.

I hope you love the marvelous trip that Lindsey Kelk takes you on throughout the pages of this book as much as I did!

I am extremely grateful to Harper 360/Harper Collins and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this fabulous book in exchange for an honest review.

Love Me Do was a fun love letter to Los Angeles and as a resident, I enjoyed hearing about all the beauty of the city. And as a Disney fan, I particularly loved the Disneyland chapter with very accurate details. The strength of the book really lies in the supporting characters. It is not that I didnt love the main but lets just say I kinda forgot her name halfway through the book and thats probably not the best sign. I could not wait to get to chapters with Myrna, the old hollywood starlet and even Bel, the clueless girl with a heart of gold. The ending came together nicely and I really enjoyed this.

I felt so bad about not liking this because the summary sounded like it would be such a fun ride, but I think the writing was just not for me. I didn't like either of the characters nor find them relatable. I know a lot of other people loved the summary and fun vibe of it, but it was just missing for me.

Thank you Net Galley and Harper Collins for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This singular POV follows Phoebe's perspective as she moves into her sister's house and starts playing matchmaker between her sister's trainer and hot neighbor, even though she has feelings for that neighbor as well.
Following the atmosphere of the cover this is a light and summer-y read which can be a great read between heavier and darker books, but for me this minimized how invested I got into the characters and plot of the story. This book also lacked on the romance for me since it was far from the main event of the book?
This is a great read for someone looking for a clean love triangle with no miscommunication and a lot of humor.

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Phoebe heads to Los Angeles to visit her sister and try to forget about her ex boyfriend’s upcoming wedding. Her sister has to leave for an unexpected business trip, but Phoebe will be just fine! She soon meets her hot next door neighbor, Ren. And soon after she meets her sisters personal trainer, Bel. Bel confides in her that she has a huge crush on Ren but never knows what to say. Wanting to help play Cupid, Phoebe starts writing love letters for Bel to give to Ren. But soon she finds herself falling for Ren too.

This book was so adorable, so heartwarming, and really really funny!!! It would make for a great movie!! I loved the characters and felt like the writer did a wonderful job making them feel relatable. Once I picked this book up, I couldn’t put it down! This was such a cute and fun read!! I look forward to reading more from
Lindsey Kelk!

📘: Love Me Do by Lindsey Kelk
🗓️: September 5, 2023

Thank you to NetGalley, Lindsey Kelk, and Harper 360 for this ARC!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

*Reviewed on NetGalley and Goodreads.