This is my first book by his author and it won't be my last. I immediately loved both MCs in this book, especially Pheobe. The more you learned about her the more you were rooting for her to get everything and more. Ren was quite the sweet and swoony hero. I loved their meet cute and the bird-watching element.

LA has never been high on my list of places to visit but this book has me wanting to travel there and do the underrated off-the-beaten-path activities they did. It sounded magical and right up my alley. Pheobe's relationship with Myrna was unique and special. I loved the old Hollywood that she brought to the story.

This was a fun read that I flew through because I couldn't put it down. Looking forward to my next Linsdey Kelk read.

Phoebe is on a two week vacation visiting her sister in LA when she meets the hot neighbor Ren. Her sister's best friend has a major crush on Ren so Phoebe tries to set them up, with a bit too much help on her part. From love letters, mermaid mishaps, to extravagant parties Gatsby would be jealous of, this book will have you laughing out loud. It is a must read summer romance!!

This was such a cute read. I love all of Lindsey’s books but really loved the characters in this one.

Love Me Do by Lindsey Kelk
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I really enjoyed this one! This book is the definition of rom-com, and I could totally picture it as a movie as I was reading. This book was not only silly and made me laugh, but it also delved into some serious topics as well. This book had a good balance of humor while also normalizing seeking therapy, the complexities that surround a family when they don’t share their feelings, the difficulties in being vulnerable in relationships, and the different stages that accompany experiencing abuse of any kind in a relationship. Not only did I enjoy the supporting characters, but I really liked Phoebe as the main character because she is just an all around good person. Phoebe is also a very relatable character and I appreciated that balance because of how unique some of the other characters could be.

I did find myself wishing that this book ended with an epilogue. I felt like there was more that could have been added to tie up everything that had been explored.

This book was released on 9/5/23, so it is ready for your enjoyment!

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was the first book by Lindsey Kelk I have read and I really enjoyed her style! I was a little worried about the potential for a love triangle and Phoebe getting hurt in this story but I need not have. Kelk handled it beautifully.

The difference between a low smut book that is great and one that leaves me with angry blue balls is the author’s ability to craft a story that I care about where even a chaste kiss at a baseball game leaves me satiated. Mission accomplished @lindseykelk - you wrote a great one and not a blue ball in the room (well except for my husband who was woefully ignored while I devoured this book)!!!

Phoebe is an English rose visiting her sister in LA, but her sis leaves for an emergency work trip as soon as she arrives. Don’t worry about poor Phoebe, bc she immediately meets her sister’s perfect neighbor Ren and sweetly superficial trainer Bel and has instant best friends. Bel is obsessed w Ren so Phoebe helps her woo him in true Cyrano De Bergerac fashion by writing a love note to him from her. But wouldn’t ya know- Phoebe also falls for Ren bc he is flawless and is basically the vegan prince of Los Angeles. Every gal wants him “tofu” her. Add in a 82yo glamorous yet irritable former movie star neighbor who sprinkles truth bombs all over the place like glitter and this book sparkles with humor, sarcasm, sexual tension, and friendship. I loved it.

Love Me Do is a sweet rom-com that feels like a huge love letter to Los Angeles (the city is a character in and of itself). I highly recommend as a fun, low steam, witty, well written book that you won’t be able to put down! Read it.

Thanks @harpercollins @netgalley for this ARC. This book drops 9/5.

Smut- 1.57 stars
Romance- 4.82 stars
Story- 4.89 stars
Soybean curd as a sex pun- 9.65 stars

I loved this book! It's the perfect summer romance. I felt like I could really relate to Phoebe and her romance with Ren developed so beautifully!

"Love Me Do" was a delight!

As Phoebe embarks on a journey from her quaint English town to the bustling city of Los Angeles to visit her sister for a few weeks, she finds herself unexpectedly forming connections with the locals. From her neighbor, Ren, whose depth is as captivating as his good looks, to her sister's spirited and comical trainer, Bel, and even an 80-something reclusive movie star living in a home that feels like a masterpiece in itself, Phoebe's LA adventure takes unexpected turns. Yet, amidst these newfound connections, Phoebe grapples with her own inner demons. Can she learn to trust herself once more after the scars of her previous relationship? Will she summon the courage to be honest with both herself and those who have entered her life?

This book is a romantic comedy gem, offering laugh-out-loud moments, cringe-inducing escapades, and poignant instances of longing and hope that will keep you turning the pages!

Special thanks to HarperCollins and NetGalley for providing an ARC of this funny & heartwarming novel.

Wonderful characters, great setting, adorable story line; this book had everything. I loved the mingling of past and present with Myrna Moore and the emphasis on Ren’s grandparents house and Phoebe’s grandmother. This was a lighthearted, fun read but with just enough dark moments to make it believable. There were also plenty of humorous moments to balance it all out. And the ending (minus the dreaded misunderstanding) was exactly right. This is the perfect read for vacation, rainy afternoons, or whenever you need a pick me up.

Lindsey Kelk is the British Emily Henry and I love her! This book is your classic "Hitch" meets "The Holiday" (two of my favorite movies)! I was worried Kelk would go down the route of Bel becoming the mean girl, villain, but this was a real "women supporting women" book! The only villain mentioned was Thomas and he never made an appearance. I absolutely loved Ren's romantic heart and the eccentric Myrna (she was fabulous and I want to be her when I grow up,) Definitely read this book.

Started cute enough but I’m at 30% and I need more chemistry… I get it’s a love triangle but it’s just not working for me.

I LOVED this book. Spending time with the female main character was an absolute pleasure and getting to know her was like getting to know a new bestie. The pace was easy and meandering but not in any way that would hurt my enjoyment, and I was sucked in from the first sassy line. This book reminded me of my favorite smart romcoms in the best of ways. 10/10 honestly no notes!

Five stars. Wonderful characters and plot. Fun Rom Com!! Will be recommending and reading anything in the future from this author. I have read everything she's written. Always a welcome escape. Thank you for the title.

This was a very enjoyable read. It was easy to connect with the characters who were not only likable but also relatable. The author did a twist and used a "Cyrano DeBergerac" storyline which I'm not typically a fan of. I don't usually like one person helping another to get the guy or girl that they actually are in love with. But it was done well in this story and the way everything wraps up works for me.

Phoebe has arrived in LA to visit her sister only to be quickly abandoned when her sister has to jet off on an emergency work trip. Phoebe soon meets the neighbor, Ren who is remodeling the neighboring house that used to belong to his grandfather and they strike up a fast friendship. But when Phoebe's new friend, Bel tells her she's had a crush on Red forever, Phoebe decides to help her break the ice by writing him a love letter. And so the story continues....

Along with this story, there are side stories and characters as well that further enrich the storyline. It's all blended well together to make a solid read. I can easily recommend it. Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I voluntarily chose to read and review it and the opinions contained within are my own.

Love Me Do was such a cute read. I loved the characters and how they meshed together in the most chaotic way. I really loved Ren and Myrna's characters. Ren was such a well written character, he had such a good personality and was able to captivate me from the first page. Myrna was such a character, while we got a lot of scenes with her I still wish we had more because she was so funny and just the comedic relief I needed when things were getting heavy.

I enjoyed Phoebe's character, I related a little too much to her. I felt her emotions like they were my own. Which just showed how well Lindsey Kelk writes. I loved the way Lindsey wrote her characters and really made you feel like you were living these things out with them. I found this book to be so fun, but frustrating at some points when Phoebe wouldn't stick up for herself or her feelings, but I LOVED IT. There were a few points where I was very mad at Phoebe, like when she wouldn't let anyone in, but I found that to make Phoebe a realistic character. I found the ending to be a little rushed, but overall I was happy with the ending so it kind of made up for anything that was rushed. I really enjoyed this book and really loved Lindsey Kelk's writing.
Thank you to NetGalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

4 ⭐️

this one was a cute, fun & quick read! insta love story (so be warned y’all!) she goes on a vacation, meets a guy & falls in love within 2 weeks. but it was so fun to watch it happen! the plot was pretty good considering insta love is not usually my favorite thing in a book, novellas sure, but books usually I never liked it. but I really enjoyed this & Lindsey did a great job with the story line!! both characters were fun & I loved watching their story play out!! the comedy in this book was top notch. it was absolutely funny! I was laughing throughout the whole book!

Love Me Do by Lindsey Kelk is perfect story with tons of laughs. I love the character Phoebe. She is a love/hate character but that is what makes you love her! This book reminded me a lot of the movie the Holiday but only following one character and not a switch. I've read this author before and I this is her best book yet!

Thank you to Harper collins and netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Synopsis: phoebe travels from England to la to visit her sister and avoid her exs wedding. However her sister is called away for work so phoebe is left to explore la. She meets her good looking neighbor and mysterious neighbor along with her sisters trainer and gets caught up in adventures and a love triangle.

What I liked: this is a great romance. I loved the writing, characters, and plot. Phoebe was real and authentic, Munda was a gem, her zingers made me laugh out loud many times. Ren was the heartthrob but so much more. Suzanne was gone for a lot of the story but their interactions really show sisterly love. Bri grew a lot during the story. The ending did wrap up nicely but it aligned with the story and setting. I highly recommend this for romance lovers

A girl from Britain, Phoebe, comes to LA to be her sister. Her sister has to leave town as soon as she arrives on a business trip. Phoebe makes friends with her sisters neighbor and her personal trainer. She also makes friends with the neighborhood recluse who happens to be a old movie star. This books is funny and heartwarming. There is also a romance that develops. I enjoyed this one.

This is such a charming romance!

Phoebe is from England and is visiting her sister in LA. Her sister has a work emergency and Phoebe is left to her own devices in her beautiful home. She finds herself befriending the hot bird-watching neighbor, Ren, her sister’s personal trainer, Bel, and Myrna the eighty something year old retired Hollywood actress.

This is a romance but the relationships Pheobe develops and the adventures they had are what made the book. It was an addictive read with some laugh out loud moments. I adored the characters, especially Myrna. It was heartwarming read and I was sad to let go of the characters at the end.