I appreciate the author's writing style but I couldn't get into this book. I did enjoy getting to know the main character! I wasn't a fan of the MMC.

This book was full of potential - that was never realized.

It wasn’t a BAD story, per se, but it felt disjointed and dragged out. There could have been so much more character depth explored. The depth was there, we were told it was, but it never seemed to really, TRULY touch the characters. The story also felt a little disjointed.

Also, Chloe definitely seems to have the beginnings of a drinking issue.

Oh, and you absolutely can call Amazon customer service. I have, multiple times.

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘞 𝘉𝘺 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘢𝘥 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘈𝘙𝘊 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸.

This is the second Katie Wicks book I have read, and I'm not sure that I will take my chances with another one because they tend to be the same for me in terms of how I felt. While I did give Hazel Fine 4 stars, I bumped this one down because I just felt that there wasn't enough happening and that didn't work well for me. Chloe is likeable. Ben is meh - I wanted to like him, but I just found him unforgivable in so many ways. Jack was also kind of meh although I truly liked him better than Ben because, well, he didn't lie and then hide things and then basically keep lying.

My biggest issue with these books is that they probably should be a lot shorter. I feel like you could lose 100 pages and not really suffer much of a loss. And that's not a good thing in my opinion, because a good book should feel just right or not enough. I don't want to be thinking: how much more can happen in another 100 pages and why do I have to keep reading.

So, for me, Chloe's HEA was okay. The romance was fine. The characters were generally ok - maybe too many because you could certainly ditch a few to save some pages. The plot was decent. Just didn't really wow me.

I disliked that Ben kept lying to Chloe and she kept being able to look past it. This is someone who deliberately pretended to be someone else because he is fundamentally selfish. Every interaction was about how he effectively used his mom's illness to justify pretending to keep dating his girlfriend, to keep away from Chloe, to pretty much stall his life. And sure, it really does suck to have someone sick in your life, but that's not a reason to be a jerk over and over again. Chloe was marginally better, but even she tends to be selfish in her relationship with her best friend - a friend who has two major life events that Chloe just basically says "wow, now how about me" to - at work, with her parents, and with Jack. Sure, it sucks to have lost a sibling and that's pretty hard to deal with. But it's also been 20 years, and you don't get a pass forever.

I also don't understand her work situation. First, there is no reason why you should and your employer should expect. you and your coworkers to be best friends. Second, if the boss leaves you effectively in charge and you make a decision, then the boss should actually support it especially if it's good for the business. Third, mistakes happen and the outcome seems to be harsher than merited.

If you truly enjoyed Hazel Fine and you like a book that is pretty much a long character study of sorts, then this will suit. If you are looking for a quick read romance, this may not be the right fit for you.

Roses: The adventure to find love was so fun in this story. As a believer in everything happens for a reason, I love when stories use “fate” as a possibility for something happening romantically. Ben and Chloe were a perfect imperfect couple. They suited each other nicely, more-so in a balancing manner. I thought the best relationship was by far Kit and Chloe’s. The love they have for each other was so strong and real.

Thorns: to me there were a few plot holes that were left unfilled. I wanted more with Chloe and Ben’s family. I feel like I missed out on really important moments in their relationship and I would have loved to have been able to experience those. I didn’t like Addison and thought the whole book thing was a little weird since they weren’t really friends. Jack was also annoying. He had no reason to be so irritated at Chloe. Definitely since they hung out only a few times. I feel I wanted more moments with Ben and Chloe that were building their relationship. Most of their times we experienced they turn into fade to black scenes.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. This was not the book for me. It had an interesting premise but a bit of a lackluster execution. It was a quick read but it felt like a lot of work to get through, especially towards the end. From the description I genuinely thought the majority of the book would be on solving the mystery of the titular "lost date" but that's really only a small portion of the story. I had a hard time relating to the characters, the mystery itself felt kind of tepid and its resolution was anticlimactic. I found it difficult to invest in the characters, and the story didn't feel like there was a lot of depth despite some of the heavier elements. I also had some issues with Chloe's repeated references to what she thinks is over-eating; she oddly refers to eating normally as over-eating (or, in one case, "empty calories" to refer to a reasonable meal) a noticeable number of times, which felt forced and clichéd and a bit disordered, honestly.

I will say, there was some refreshing realism within the story and the journey to the resolution of the book wasn't all hearts and roses. Both Chloe and Ben mess up multiple times, about realistic things and in realistic ways. And I liked Chloe's statements about just wanting a normal, non rom-com relationship with a nice guy. Chloe's job sounded fun (even though she totally should have been fired after the box stunt). And introducing a Bridgerton-obsessed supporting character was an entertaining diversion. I've given this book 3 stars but it's closer to 2.5 stars.

I thought this book was so cute. And it was SUCH a quick read!! The MC did annoy me a little bit, but that’s that. Sometimes the MC in my life drives me nuts too 🤪.

I found so many similarities in this book that aligned with my life right now. Going to NYC in a couple of days, having MS, and well another that if you know, you know!

If you’re looking for a fun, fast paced, rom-com I highly suggest picking up Katie Wick’s newest book!

“Chloe Baker has a brand new life in New York City with a great job but zero dating life. When she agrees to go on a blind date, she's nervous but excited. But then, Jack is late. Ten minutes.
Twenty. Thirty. Just when she's given up all hope, he shows up-and they spend a magical day together. An afternoon at the Met. A walk in Central Park. One amazing kiss. The perfect date.
Chloe's on cloud nine, and she can't wait to see Jack again. But when she texts to say thanks for the great date, she doesn't get the reply she's expecting. Suddenly, Jack's unfindable. And Chloe will go to any lengths to figure out what happened-because true love is worth blowing up your life for ... or is it?l”



Thank you to W by Wattpad Books and Netgalley for an eARC. Chloe Baker’s Lost Date is available May 7.

The concept of this was really cute and interesting especially because growing up, Serendipity was my all time fave romcom movie and this book definitely feeds into the parallels of that movie.

The biggest issue I had with this was the huuuge amount of dialogue we get. If this had gone through another edit or two it would have taken a lot of the needless conversational bits out. Also, the fade ins and outs of scenes were a bit clunky and needed to be smoothed out. However, I am aware this is still going thru the edits so take what I say as what it is, my own opinion.

Without the editing feedback I had this was a pretty average romcom. Characters were not my favorite especially the love interest 😒 he is super detestable and after that first lie, he'd have no chances.

I loved the friendship aspects and the parallels to my favorite movie as well as some of the side plot scenes.

Definitely interested in trying this author out again in the future.

Thanks to the publisher for an early copy .

Chloe's blind date is late...very late. But after he shows up, they spend a magical day together. The only problem? He wasn't actually her blind date and now she has no way of finding her mystery dream man.

This book started so well. I loved Chloe and "Jack". Their first day together was literally magic. I was rooting for them so much! The NYC location was also really well used. You got to see NY from a New Yorker's perspective with all the little hidden gems throughout the city. Overall, I really enjoyed all of the characters, even the side ones. The back and forth with Chloe and "Jack" was where this went a little downhill for me. I wanted it to be a little less drama and more of them together.

All in all, a cute romcom with an amazing city experience.

Thank you to the author and publisher for the gifted copy!

Received from NetGalley as an ARC to review:

Chloe is being stood up by a date and as she is getting ready to leave sees a man that looks exactly like the man she is supposed to be meeting. They eat brunch, go to the Met, and walk around Central Park. It is later on after they part that she finds out this man was not Jack.

I stopped reading after chapter 24. The story just seamed to drag on. There were so many secrets and insecurities that both parties had. They finally work things out, and then BAM one person makes a comment to make her second guess everything. I feel like Chloe doesn’t really give him a chance. Then, Ben has all these secrets and isn’t truthful from the start.

The story had A LOT of potential, but I feel the execution wasn’t that great.

This book was so great! Love the will they won’t they trope! This girl is willing to put herself out there to recapture the gooey feeling she had with the guy one day! Is love at first meet really possible! Read this book to find out!!

Chloe Baker's Lost Date was honestly amazing!!

It's like a dash of romantic serendipity set in the bustling heart of New York City. I loved the energy from start to finish – Chloe's quirky charm, her whirlwind blind date, and the ensuing quest to find her elusive Mr. Right was EVERYTHING.

The side characters add a whole layer of laughter and depth. While it took a bit to get fully immersed, the story's warmth and the surprising depth of the characters' journeys were worth it.

If you're into rom-coms with a side of heartfelt search for love and self, this book is a sweet pick. And for those moments when Chloe got stuck in a loop of indecision, well, they just made the pay-off all the sweeter when things clicked into place. A solid read that had me rooting for love and giggling at the mishaps along the way.

I really enjoyed this book! Chloe and Kit are friendship goals. It did take me a min to get into the book but once I did it was cute and fun. Chloe needs some therapy though.

Chloe is such a a hot mess but it's fun watching her go through some embarrassing situations. I think her and Kit's friendship is a friendship of the ages! They've been friends since second grade, and they love each other. Ben was sweet, once he finally let Chloe into his life. I loved their interactions with Tyler. I wanted more of Theo and Kit! Definitely couldn't put it down!

I recommend this not only because I’m a sucker for romance but the emotions you go through with her trying to find him and him being a mystery was so fun to watch unfold I loved it.

I DNF this book, I just couldn’t get into the story. It was a bit unrealistic for me. Therefore, I will let other reviewers who enjoy this book promote it, so I will not be posting on social media or reviews on retail sites. That way, this book gets much deserved attention from those reviewers who loved it!

Happiness and happenstance go hand-in-hand in this delightful rom-com from the author of Hazel Fine Sings Along.

Chloe Baker has a brand new life in New York City with a great job but zero dating life. When she agrees to go on a blind date, she’s nervous but excited. But then, Jack is late. Ten minutes. Twenty. Thirty. Just when she’s given up all hope, he shows up–and they spend a magical day together. An afternoon at the Met. A walk in Central Park. One amazing kiss. The perfect date.

Chloe’s on cloud nine, and she can’t wait to see Jack again. But when she texts to say thanks for the great date, she doesn’t get the reply she’s expecting. Suddenly, Jack’s unfindable. And Chloe will go to any lengths to figure out what happened–because true love is worth blowing up your life for . . . or is it?

This book is so good. I love how the story is crafted

This book was a solid 3.5 stars for me.

I really enjoyed the concept of this rom-com, however, there were some parts that just fell flat for me. Mostly, I just didn't particularly enjoy a lot of the qualities of the main two characters. Chloe had quite a few issues with alcohol that were just pushed to the side, and Ben was just afraid of commitment/his attitude really aggravated me. However, I really enjoyed a lot of the side characters such as Kit, Jameela and Addison, as they all brought wonderful and funny moments that filled up the book!

I'm glad that Chloe had some self-discovery throughout the book, even if she ended up making a million mistakes to get there. But... might I suggest therapy for Ben?

I would like to thank NetGalley/the publisher for this ARC and I would definitely read some of Katie's works in the future!

3.5 stars
This is an interesting and at times a fun and entertaining read. I read this book because the plot is an interesting one and I was hooked by the blurb. That was the part of the story that I did love and enjoy – how the plot the blurb speaks to played out (up until Chloe re-meets the hero). I love the friendship between Chloe and Kit and the role it played. Their exchanges are fun and add levity to the story. I also loved the scenes in which Tyler (the hero’s nephew) appears – which also add levity. There was too much going on in this story at times, some of which felt unnecessary. There were times when I really loved Chloe and her hero and other times where I couldn’t relate to them or their choices. The ending felt rushed for me – not a good enough pay-off after everything that went on in the story.

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

Couldn’t put this book down! Total read time was less than 24 hours…The writing was fantastic and I was rooting for the couple from the very beginning even with their hiccups along the way.

Chloe Baker's Lost Date is a rom-com that had a great concept but fell a little short for me. I personally had a hard time getting into this book and I didn't relate to the characters. I had a difficult time with the negative body image talk by the main female character. She was very focused on calories and having to run after she ate so she didn't gain weight. As a parent of 2 young girls, that kind of culture is not one I want to partake in or read about in my free time. I wanted to be the one to root for the main characters but I didn't really feel their connection. If you enjoy closed door romance, the blind date troupe, and some banter then this might be a book you read. If you are a fan of her other books then I would definitely give this book a try.

Thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad Webtoon Book Groups for an advanced copy of this book. I voluntarily read this book and gave an honest review.