thank you so much NetGallery for allowing me to read and review this book in advance.

this book was a cute read, but I loved the premise more than I liked the actual book. the story dragged a little bit unfortunately, and I found it a little hard to get into it. the writing had potential however, and I am looking forward to reading more from this author.

Thank you to the author and publisher for providing me with the opportunity to read and review this book.

A upbeat story about Eleanor and Luke - Eleanor becomes fixated about a photo whilst working as an archivist in Texas, enter Luke who is charismatic and knows everything there is about the Texan music scene. There is great tension between the two leads and the will they, won't they is something that leaves you guessing until the very end. Thanks to Net Galley for the advanced copy.

Eleanor and Luke had a cute, fluffy romance with a little bit of mystery mixed in. While Eleanor is pursuing her career as a music archivist, she gets thrown into an adventure with music promoter Luke. The vibes of the music scene in Austin were such a nice touch to this feel-good insta love romance. Overall, this book is worth a read with its unique plot and sweet characters!

A very sweet and adorable read, because Luke and Eleanor had so many sweet moments that made me swoon and giggle.
They had such a perfect chemistry.

Thank you @Netgalley and @LostLust for my for my eARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Read if you like
- southern-charm vibes but no cowboy romance
- music romance with MCs that aren’t musicians
- quick love

I enjoyed the first half of this book much more than the second, I guess I'm more for pining characters than the part where they actually become a couple. I was very intrigued by the premise of this book and the first part certainly delivered in that. I wished it covered more of that story, instead of using it as an inciting accident and half-way through kind of forgetting about it and then getting back to it towards the end. But I did have a little cry towards the end, which totally caught me off guard.

No spoilers, but I would have wanted to see much more of the secondary characters, especially the MMC's mum and the dog rescue lady (excuse the choice of words but I don't want to spoiler anything), it felt a bit abrupt to include them only in the last couple of chapters.

I would have rated this higher if some sentences of the MMC's POV didn't sound completely like a man-written-by-a-woman, to the point of sounding a bit too fanfiction-y. Like "A lock of my hair has fallen on my forehead, and I don’t have a spare hand to put it back in place."

I also would have rated this higher if some sentences around the 60% mark didn't give me the absolute ick. I absolutely HATE the “not-like-other-girls” trope, like I don’t even have words to explain how much I despise it. So sentences like this one: “She’s so focused that she’s not trying to suck in her stomach the way most women do.” kind of put me off a little bit. Not writing off the whole book because of that, but that line put into perspective a simmering feeling I had throughout that the author was trying to give off those vibes about the FMC without actually saying it.

2.5 stars.

This might well be a hit in music circles, librarian circles, and the Venn diagram where these elements collide with mystery and romance. I wanted to love this story about a music archivist teaming up with a music promoter who might be a bit of a player. The Austin specific references will be a delight for local Texans or tourists who visit for the music or film scene. From a romance point of view, Luke falling for Eleanor first was sweet and swoony, but the immaturity, the pacing, and my lack of interest in mysteries made it a miss for me. I started it, got 10% through, put it down, went back to it and had to start over becuase I couldn't remember a thing about it, started over, read 25% and started skimming, and finally gave up.

I recieved a free advance reader's copy of #LostLoveOn6thStreet via #NetGalley courtesy of #LostLust.

“Lost Love on 6th Street” is a delightful blend of romance, mystery, and Austin’s lively music scene. Eleanor Hayes, a quirky archivist, embarks on an unexpected adventure after discovering a captivating photo from 1993. Her journey leads her into the world of Luke Wyatt, a charismatic music promoter, and together they chase down clues while navigating their growing chemistry.

The story is filled with witty dialogue, endearing characters, and vivid depictions of Austin’s dive bars and legendary clubs. Eleanor and Luke’s connection is electric, making their adventure as much about their own romance as the mystery they’re solving.

Perfect for anyone who loves a heartfelt romance wrapped in the vibrant backdrop of music and a city full of surprises. Highly recommended!

"Lost Love on 6th Street" by Lolu Sinclair is a touching exploration of love, loss, and the intricacies of human relationships. Set against a lively urban backdrop, it captures the essence of city life while diving deep into the emotional journeys of its characters. Sinclair's writing is both poetic and evocative, inviting readers into the personal thoughts and feelings of the protagonists.

The characters are richly developed, each facing their own challenges and desires, which adds layers to the narrative. Sinclair skillfully illustrates the complexities of love—its joys and sorrows—throughout the book. The dialogue feels genuine, enhancing the relatability of the characters and their experiences.

However, some readers might find the pacing inconsistent, with certain parts feeling prolonged while others rush through key moments. Additionally, while the themes of love and loss are relatable, the specific cultural references may not resonate with everyone, which could limit its broader appeal.

In summary, "Lost Love on 6th Street" is a heartfelt story that captures the essence of yearning and the bittersweet nature of love. It is a valuable read for those who enjoy character-driven narratives that reflect on the complexities of human emotions.

Lost Love on 6th Street **Review**

This book was great! I love Nor :) I loved the cowboy thing about Luke! I think after this book I will read Elsie Silver series. I loved Nor's personality, I understood her actions and agreed with them. She was a great FC. Luke was a good MC, I wished he did do somethings differently but overall, he was great! I would say he's part of my book boyfriends list. Now, with the story, it was a great story. The book was very fast paced, I really submerged myself in the book and forgot about the outside world while reading it. I loved the Austin representation to the point I want to visit it one day. Both were awesome together and separately which was really nice. I loved how they relationship progressed. The dog's representation was awesome!!! The only reason I did not give it 5 stars was because I feel like the end was a little rushed for me, I wanted more of them together before the Epilogue, but that's of course my personal opinion.
Can't wait to read more of Lolu's books.

I want to thank NetGalley and Lolu Sinclair for letting me have an ARC of this book.

Unfortunately this book didn’t really do it for me but let’s start with what I liked. I loved the Austin music scene backdrop for this love story and I loved the boss/best friend character Jolene. Okay that was quick. Now on to what I didn’t like. The plot twist was obvious. Eleanor was a bit boring. It was completely unbelievable to me that these characters were their 30s, they acted at least 10 years younger. It was not endearing to me at all that when Luke meets Eleanor he would have yelled at her for no reason if she hadn’t been hot. Similarly, I don’t think he adequately addresses or apologizes for any of his behavior. His mom tells him to grovel and instead he avoids her and again and again she comes to him. It’s not that I didn’t like him at but what a majorly disappointing end.

4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lost Love on 6th Street
Author: Lolu Sinclair
Romance

Thank you Netgalley and Lost Lust for this ARC! This book was short and sweet. Eleanor is a music archivist, and her job takes her on an adventure with Luke, a music promoter, through Austin. It has a bit of a mystery aspect thrown in with the romance which was great. It had a little bit of insta love so you have to like that trope or you may be annoyed with this book. The music stuff was cute and different. I really had a thing for Luke… 🥴. I was pleasantly surprised by the splash of spice that was thrown in. Overall I enjoyed this ARC.

🎵 Dual POVs
📷 Amauter Sleuths
🎵 Photographer & Music Promoter
📷 Strangers to Friends to Lovers
🎵 Music Scenery
📷 Kismet
🎵 He Falls First
📷 Mutual Pining
🎵 Third Act Breakup

Eleanor and Luke literally bumped into each other, and they became close. Eleanor found this photo at her job. She wanted to know everything about the woman in the photo. Luke has great knowledge about the location and music background about it as well. Luke wanted to spend time with Eleanor, so he became her partner of figuring out who the person in the photo was. It seems like they were meant to meet each other that day like Kismet. Their adventure had some mystery that was a surprise to me. I liked Luke's character in the beginning, but not so much towards the end of the story. Eleanor's curious nature was really fun to read about, and she was a likable character, in my opinion. I'm happy they were able to talk through their problems.

Huge thanks to NetGalley and Lost Lust for providing me with this copy! I had a great time reading this book! First half was CUTENESS OVERLOAD 😍😍😍😍 The way both Eleanor and Luke thought of each other was so precious 🥹 The book is filled with cowboy/southern hospitality vibes, which I don’t normally go for but i really enjoyed it!!! And the mystery that the mc’s are uncovering had me hooked! A little predictable but it really was not an issue for me; it was executed well. The only reason why I didn’t rate it higher is bc Luke’s behavior towards Eleanor after uncovering the truth they were after was not it 😅 As much as I understand and sympathize I just personally would’ve liked to have seen some type of a plan for him to seek therapy or something. Overall though this was really enjoyable!

He fell first and so hard!

Found family, found passion, fixing past mistakes, DUAL POV! I loved the way Eleanor became so passionate to find the woman in the photo. Her curiosity was so fun to follow her story.

I did feel like Luke's story left some parts to be wondered about. I think it was too coincidental with his past catching up to him.

But overall, his swooning on Eleanor was too adorable. And the southern gentleman was perfect.

I’d give Lost Love on 6th Street a solid 3 stars. The first half of the book was enjoyable, with a charming setup and a well-paced mystery that grabbed my attention. I loved the descriptions of Austin, Texas—it really made me want to visit and experience the vibrant city myself. The twist in the middle was a nice surprise, though overall, I found the plot to be somewhat predictable.

Unfortunately, the book lost momentum around the middle, and the pacing slowed down. By the time the ending came around, it felt rushed and abrupt, leaving me confused and unsatisfied with how everything wrapped up. Despite that, it’s still a cute love story, and I did enjoy the journey overall.

As a native Austinite I enjoy reading books with the setting there, but ***spoiler alert*** once the male protagonist admitted he lied to stay in touch with the female protagonist I was no longer interested in the story. Don't lie & then expect anyone to respect you.

I thought this was such a cute book! I loved the scavenger hunt aspect of it as it just adds something a bit different to a romance book.

At times I did miss some depth to the characters. It felt like we never really got an explanation of the reasoning why she decided to move here and her feelings about it all.

I also didn’t love how the mystery was wrapped up. They hit a dead end quite a few times and then the way to figure it all out was a random last minute introduction? I also hated how he hid the truth from her for so long. Feeling bad about it doesn’t make it right. Just felt like such a condescending way to treat something that really matters to someone.

Overall I did enjoy it and the music and mystery elements of the book.

It was a fun read. The setting was cool, I've never read a book set in Austin. I liked the premise of solving a mystery. It was very intriguing, but I didn't love a few of the plot points surrounding it. Overall, the characters were sweet and I had a good time reading it.

I swooned so much when reading this. I love a good dual point-of-view romance and this was just that and wonderfully done!

Thank you NetGalley, Lolu Sinclair and Lost Lust for giving me an ARC of this book!