The No-Show by Beth O'Leary
Publication Date: April 12th 2022 by Berkley
Pages: 352
Source: Publisher & Purchased Audiobook
Rating: ★★★★★
My
Thoughts:
Joseph Carter and three women are at the center of this
story. That sounds complicated, right? Keep an open mind because not all is how
it seems.
Siobhan is a no-strings kind of girl after being
burned in the past, but deep down is she really? Joseph Carter has burrowed under her skin. They have a passionate
relationship, but in a panic, Siobhan breaks it off. Their connection
was intense and palpable!
Miranda and Joseph have been seeing each other, and Miranda is
over the moon for him, or at least thinks she should be, but something about
their relationship niggles at her. She can’t get over the feeling that he’s
holding something back from her. I felt like their romance was never quite
right, especially with AJ, her co-worker in the picture. Just as at side note, I
thought Miranda’s job as a tree trimmer was pretty bad ass, and I thought her
twin sisters, Adele and Frannie were a hoot!
Jane is very reserved and cautious, but somehow Joseph has
managed to befriend her and their meetups discussing books and whatever soon
turn into more for Jane. It’s obvious that something was brewing between these
two and I have to say this was my favorite storyline. I adored Jane! It’s
evident she’s been through a trauma of some sort. Feeling a bit broken she didn’t
push Joseph when it was obvious that he was a little broken, too. I appreciated
that Jane grew a lot apart from Joseph, made important friendships that helped
her in her journey. I loved that Jane felt it important to be supportive and there
for her friends, as well!
The No-Show was an emotional and heartbreaking story, but it was oh-so-lovely, too! An original way of writing a
romance that was a bit misleading at the beginning. Like I said keep an open
mind and enjoy this beautiful journey! My heart soared upon finishing! I loved
how it all turned out!
5 Stars
About the book:
Three women who seemingly have nothing in common find that they're involved with the same man in this smart new rom-com by Beth O'Leary, bestselling author of The Flatshare.
Siobhan is a quick-tempered life coach with way too much on her plate. Miranda is a tree surgeon used to being treated as just one of the guys on the job. Jane is a soft-spoken volunteer for the local charity shop with zero sense of self-worth.
These three women are strangers who have only one thing in common: They've all been stood up on the same day, the very worst day to be stood up--Valentine's Day. And, unbeknownst to them, they've all been stood up by the same man.
Once they've each forgiven him for standing them up, they let him back into their lives and are in serious danger of falling in love with a man who seems to have not just one or two but three women on the go....
Is there more to him than meets the eye? And will they each untangle the truth before they all get their hearts broken?
Ohh a new Beth Leary! I will keeps my eyes open
ReplyDeleteYou should do it, Linda! The audio is fantastic!
DeleteI really enjoyed this one too and agree that it was a very original way to present this story. It definitely did not go the way I was expecting it too and I ended up being so glad that it didn't.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy it didn't turn out how we're initially led to believe!
DeleteGreat review! I haven't read this author but I've heard good things so I'll have to get to it.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart
I've enjoyed this one and The Road Trip by her. I need to try The Flat Share.
DeleteI've been on the fence about reading this one, but since you liked it so much, I just might have to give it a try. :)
ReplyDeleteI think you'd like it, Lark! :)
DeleteSounds good.
ReplyDeleteIt was!
DeleteI have not tried this author yet. This sounds interesting since it features 3 women. I am intrigued.
ReplyDeleteYes, not what you'd think of as a traditional romance, but so good!
DeleteI feel like the cover of this one may be a bit misleading. I had assumed it was some light-hearted rom-com but it sounds like it goes deeper and is much more emotional than that. I'm glad it was such a hit for you, Rachel!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful review. This does sound like it would be a good read.
ReplyDeleteI love this one too! Yes, a bit misleading at the beginning, but that made the end so much better!
ReplyDeleteI am so very curious about Joseph and what happened on Valentine's Day, but your description of the women and their very different lives has me interested, too.
ReplyDeleteAll the reviews for this book confirm I had the wrong idea about this story, but from your review, I don't doubt I will enjoy this one. I am all about the growth, the feels.
ReplyDeleteI've never read anything by this author but this sounds really good!
ReplyDeleteWonderful review, Rachel. I have heard good things about this book and it is on my library list.
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