In Case You Missed It

by Lindsey Kelk

What if Mr Right was right in front of you all along? The laugh out loud new romantic comedy from the Sunday Times bestselling author – available to pre-order now!

‘Swoops you up and fills your heart with such joy’ Giovanna Fletcher, bestselling author of Some Kind of Wonderful and Eve of Man

‘It might be the funniest and most relatable of ALL BOOKS EVER’ Lucy Vine, bestselling author of Hot Mess
‘I loved it’ Mhairi McFarlane, bestselling author of If I Never Met You

When Ros comes home after three years away, she’s ready to pick up with life exactly where she left it. But her friends have moved on, her parents have rekindled their romance, and her bedroom is now a garden shed. All of a sudden, she’s swept up in nostalgia for the way things were.
 
Then her phone begins to ping, with messages from her old life. Including one number she thought she’d erased for good – the man who broke her heart. Is this her second chance at one big love? Sometimes we all want to see what we’ve been missing…

Readers already love In Case You Missed It:

‘Hilarious and full of relatable moments’ Leanne, 5 stars
‘genuinely laughed out loud’ Lulu, 5 stars
‘Funny and romantic’ Emma, 5 stars
‘Lindsey Kelk has done it again’ Lauren C., 5 stars

• ISBN13: 9780008384654
• Publish Date: 8 September 2020 (first published 23 July 2020)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 416
• Language: English
• URL: http://harpercollins.co.uk

Reviews

[Sam@WLABB]

Ros returns home after her fabulous career in America doesn't quite work out. Though she has no job or home, she is looking forward to sliding back into her old life. Unfortunately, her life wasn't waiting for her, but as Ros tries to reclaim the past, she begins to rethink it as she see parts of it in a new light, as well as some new possibilities.

What a fun and humorous journey I took with Ros. She made a bunch of bad choices and frustrated me, but in the end, she learned so much. I found that I very much related to the theme of this book, though. When things aren't going right in one's life, it's easy to take that backward look, and many times, we see the past through rose-colored glasses.

Such was the case with Ros. Her intention was to pick up right where she left off. She was determined to get the gang back together and to reunite with her ex, but time didn't stop while she was gone. Many of her friends were in very different places in their lives and were not looking to re-live their younger years. When they talked about their past, they remembered the good and the bad, unlike Ros. She continued to look back and because of this, she often failed to see some great opportunities that were right in front of her. Needless to say, she drove me batty at times, but I was happy with each realization she eventually arrived at.

The stars of this book, for me, were Ros' friends. What a wonderful group of people! They were all fun, and interesting, and I could totally understand why Ros loved them all so dearly. Being with them was never boring, and I appreciated the care and affection they gave to each other. They didn't push Ros too hard either, even when they knew she was wrong, but they also didn't stay silent on matters. They were simply fantastic friends.

This book was also rather hilarious. I loved all the zany hijinks and found myself laughing often. Some of the situations were so silly, and Kelk did a great job pulling me into it all. I chuckled, shook my head, and maybe even slapped my knee a few times. But I wasn't just filled with laughter, I was also filled with lots of warmth and happiness as I watched Ros take control of her life and steer it in the right direction.

Overall: This was a charming story about letting go of the past, living in the present, and looking forward to the future. It was about falling down, but picking yourself back up. It was also about the value of friendship, family, and love. It left me filled with delight and with a smile on my face.

*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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[Emma (SCR)]

This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to Harper Collins for my copy of this book via netgalley. I have been a fan of Lindsey's writing for many many years so it's always exciting when it's time for a new Lindsey book.

This book has a very nostalgic feel. Ros spent too much time being blinded by the past. When we look back on the past we often do so with rose-tinted glasses. Especially if we aren't where we expected to be. Ros has returned to the UK and is living in a shed in her parent's garden. It's really not where she expected to be at 32 years old. Life never turns out as planned so this is a theme that most people can understand. Ros was easy to relate to. She's fun and realistic. She makes mistakes and sometimes makes a right prat of herself.

I loathed Patrick. I am a firm believer that ex's are ex for a reason. I am not one to return to a previous relationship. I'm pretty cutthroat about that. Ros' friend Sumi is a bit like that. I really related to Sumi in that respect.

This book had all the typical elements I have come to love and expect from Lindsey. I love her humour. It helps us all to feel better about our 'idiot' moments.

This book has the beginnings of a great series. I would love to come back to this group of friends and see how they are all getting on. I can really see this being like the I Heart Series.