Meet Me Under the Clock by Jo Lovett was readable. Perfect for fans of fake romance tropes. We'll be buying a copy for our library.

I adored this book! I loved the 'Waterloo 5' and all of the characters, especially Nadia and Tom of course. This book is a slow paced lighthearted romance that I would definitely recommend to romance lovers, especially those who are not a huge fan of spice. Overall this book was a delight to read and I cannot wait to read more of Jo Lovett's books!

Thank you to net galley, Boldwood Books, and Jo Lovett for allowing me to receive an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Meet Me Under the Clock by Jo Lovett is a delightful fake-dating romance set against the backdrop of an unexpected train station lockdown. I loved how Judy and the stranger she’s stuck with find themselves caught in a whirlwind of pretend feelings that start to feel all too real. The banter, the chemistry, and the cozy, serendipitous setting made this such a charming read. If you enjoy heartwarming, fate-driven love stories with a touch of humor, this one is definitely worth picking up!

This is a fun, entertaining read. Tom and Nadia are interesting, relatable, intriguing, wounded, strong, complex, entertaining characters. I enjoyed their romance and the path it took to get their HEA. I enjoyed spending time with them. The secondary character characters – especially the other members of the Waterloo Five – added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment. The story is easy to read and get into.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Aww Tom and Nadia are the cutest! I love the Waterloo friends and how they all met and shared their stories I also love the fake relationship trope. This book was lovely to read

I’ve read a couple of Jo’s books and have really enjoyed them but this may be my favourite yet.

Nadia is on a blind date, meeting under to clock at Waterloo Station.
Tim is meeting the woman of his dreams, under the clock at Waterloo Station.

What follows is the story of Nadia and Tom, as well as a couple of others who were also there that fateful night.

I absolutely devoured this book! It was a lovely, light hearted and hopeful read. Thank you NetGalley and Jo.

Although a great idea there was something about the writing that made me struggle. It felt distant and stiff even when we were reading from the two MC’s perspective. Also, they both sounded the same which made it seem like it was all told in one voice. I liked the friendship aspect of the story and thought that was sweet but I wasn’t all that into the romance. It was a decent read that I would say was just okay.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc

A cosy slow burn romance with fake dating? Yes PLEASE 🙏

Meet Me Under The Clock is a cosy, feel-good romance that has the perfect summer read vibes. I really enjoyed it, but I just felt that Nadia and Tom's developing relationship was a little rushed towards the end, which was a shame.

I found myself really rooting for Nadia and Tom to find their happy ending, which I feel is something I always look for in a romance book. I found all the characters to be likeable, and it's overall a very heartwarming story.

A sweet read that is perfect for your summer TBR ☀️

This is a charming, feel-good romance that sweeps you up from the very first meeting between Tom and Nadia. Their accidental encounter—both stood up at the same spot—sets the stage for a heartwarming and humorous love story. The chemistry between them feels natural, and the witty dialogue keeps the story engaging.

What I loved most was the book’s effortless escapism. The romance unfolds with warmth, humour and friendship with the Waterloo Five. If you’re looking for a light, uplifting read with lovable characters and a touch of fate, this one is a delight!

Super enjoyable and easy to read book by Lovett. Fake dating romcom that had me laughing and swooning. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Absolutely fantastic plot! Could not put the book down once I began reading it. Cannot wait for it to be released. I will recommend it to everyone I know!

Meet Me Under the Clock is a charming romance with a whole crew of fantastic characters that I fell in love with. Some parts dragged a bit but that was okay with me because the story was just so unique, refreshing and sweet that I couldn't put the book down!

This was a lot of fun. It dragged a little bit in some spots, but that lightly had more to do with me than the actual book. This was a lot of fun and a good time.

loved this book about fake dating and finding some romance. That they met under a clock with others and ended up finding love. Loved her co workers and that they made friends with other train riders.

This charming romance novel truly captured my heart! The characters were absolutely delightful—each one brought something unique to the story. I loved how well-developed they were, and their chemistry felt genuine and full of warmth. The pacing was just right, giving enough space for the romance to blossom while also keeping me hooked with engaging subplots.

The setting was beautifully described, and it really helped immerse me in the story. I especially appreciated how the author blended humor and heartfelt moments, making the romance feel both lighthearted and meaningful.

Overall, this is a perfect pick for anyone looking for a sweet, feel-good romance with lovable characters. I definitely recommend it for a cozy, uplifting read!

LOVED it! From the first word to the last I was totally lost in this story and couldn’t stop reading but didn’t want it to end either! Nadia and Tom are both down to earth but gorgeous people who are brilliantly brought to life and supported by an eccentric cast of characters who add color and more than a bit of humour. A friends to lovers romance with enough drama to keep the pages turning and plenty of tummy tumbles. The dual narrative from Nadia and Tom’s points of view is brilliantly written and makes the story one that romance fans will love. The ultimate in feel good escapist romance I can’t recommend it enough.

I really enjoyed reading this book and finished it in one day. I loved the idea of 5 people meeting under the clock in Waterloo Station and finding an instant friendship. I liked all the characters (Claudia is just hilarious) and I was rooting for Nadia and Tom from the start. The story is highly entertaining even though the romance part is VERY slow-burn. All in all a very charming and light-hearted book that made me want to read more from the author.

So very cute! This book had such a unique storyline. I liked Tom and Nadia and what good people they were. I liked that it bothered them to lie to their friends and family - they had integrity. I do wish we would have learned how Tom’s family reacted once they learned the truth. But this was a very sweet book.

How much did I love this book, so much I can't put it into words.

Nadia is standing under the clock at Waterloo Station for a blind date set up by a colleague at work.

Tom is waiting under the clock to meet with Lola a woman he met ten years ago and had the perfect night, and now she wants to meet him again.

Carole arrives under the clock to meet her husband on their anniversary but over hears him on the phone.

Bea and Ruth have been friends for years but have only recently acknowledged that their future is as a couple.

They all meet under the clock but then an emergency puts them all in lock down and the Waterloo 5 is born.

Both Nadia and Tom were stood up that night, Carole is heading for a divorce and Bea and Ruth get engaged.

Nadia and Tom realise that they are both having the same experiences, and the pressure to have plus ones at social events, so it seems like such a good idea to fake date and be each other plus ones, what could go wrong.

This book was absolutely fabulous, I loved the characters and loved that despite being mainly about Nadia and Tom you get to follow the other three stories too.

I so need to read more of her books.

Thank you so much Boldwood Books and NetGalley for allowing me access to this ARC.

Nadia and Tom meet in the most ironic way, both of them are stood under the clock at Waterloo Station waiting for a date… the dates that never turn up! So this starts a cute, cosy, whirlwind of a friendship with a slow burn romantic connection.

This is written in two POV’s, it seemed like Nadia was more into Tom than he was into her and he seemed conflicted with his feelings towards Nadia. There was a lot of depth to the building of their friendship and to be honest I felt like there was so much friendship I questioned if they had friend-zoned each other!

I liked the humour in the book, Jo has an cosy way of writing and while their journey wasn’t my favourite I did really enjoy the ending.