Love Me Do

Written by Lindsey Kelk

Narrated by Heather Long

A SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2023 She’s written the perfect romance . . . for someone else

Greetings card copywriter Phoebe Chapman knows a good romantic line or two – and it makes her a fantastic Cupid.

So when she lands in the Hollywood Hills – a place that proves film stars, golden beaches and secret waterfalls don’t just exist in the movies – she can’t resist playing matchmaker for her handsome neighbour, carpenter Ren.

But you can’t hide from love in La La Land.

And isn’t there something a little bit hot about Ren, her own leading man next door?

EVERYONE ADORES LOVE ME DO

‘A total delight . . . captures all the sunny glamour of LA, but still so relatable and completely hilarious. You need this book in your suitcase this summer!’ BETH O’LEARY

‘My favourite LIndsey book yet, and her funniest . . . I loved it’ DAISY BUCHANAN

‘A new Lindsey book is the next best thing to going on holiday’ MHAIRI McFARLANE

‘A stunner of a summer read . . . Deliciously fun . . . Make sure this one’s on your summer reading list’ GLAMOUR

‘A vitamin D-infused delight’ STYLIST

‘Lindsey Kelk never leaves Phoebe without a quip. It’s all done with an engagingly light touch and plenty of jokes’ Times

‘A gorgeously warm and funny rom-com. A delight’ LOUISE O’NEILL

‘Delicious escapism at its very best. An utterly unforgettable, spirit-lifting summer rom com that’s full of soul, joy, laugh-out-loud moments and meaning. Flawless’ HELLY ACTON

‘Fabulous, feel-good and funny. I loved it! The perfect rom com to pack in your suitcase this summer’ ALEXANDRA POTTER

‘Fun, fizzy and utterly rom-com-tastic, Lindsey Kelk has knocked it out of the park yet again!’ MIKE GAYLE

‘Her books are my go-to comfort reads. Love Me Do transported me to California . . . I loved every minute’ SOPHIE COUSENS

‘Funny and summery and so, so delicious’ SOPHIE IRWIN

‘Blissfully funny’ The i

‘Told with all of Kelk’s trademark humour and warmth, Love Me Do is an essential holiday read’ Red

‘Lindsey’s books make the ideal summer read’ Woman & Home

‘A funny, heartwarming romcom … will whip you up into a feelgood frenzy, yearning for sunnier climes and a hot dalliance of your own’ Heat

‘A perfect summer read’ Closer

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Sep 5, 2023
• ISBN: 9780008625962

Lindsey Kelk

Lindsey Kelk is an author, journalist, and prolific tweeter. Previously a children’s book editor and columnist for Marie Claire, Lindsey is now a full-time writer and lives in Los Angeles. She is published in twenty-two countries and her novels, including the I Heart series, the Tess Brookes series, and standalones, have sold over a million copies worldwide.

Reviews for Love Me Do

[simplykelina · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I have never read anything by Lindsey Kelk, but I have bought two of her books based on the titles. Of course, this title reminded me of Friends (an all time favorite show). I was excited to give it a go.This book is exactly what the title suggests. Our two characters Liv and Adam are in a relationship and are taking a break. You follow both their POV during the break. This is a book that is all about communication. So many things happened due to the characters just not talking to each other about how they were feeling. Overall, it was a fun read and I liked it.

[girlwellread · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A special thank you to Edelweiss and Harper for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What should've been a proposal on a vacation turns into a break for Liv and Adam. From here things further spiral out of control as Adam tries to climb out of the hole he's dug while Liv throws herself into her veterinary practice. They keep colliding throughout the story, but can they get themselves back on course and take a run at happily ever after?

I adore British books, the phrasing and slightly cheeky yet charming characters, and this book is no exception. What I didn't like, and where it stumbled for me, was the narration change mid-chapter. I don't mind the alternating points-of-view, but to randomly change part way through a chapter, was confusing and unnecessary. That being said, I would definitely pick up any of Kelk's other books.

[tanya8dogearedcopy · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

The book opens with Liv & Adam on holiday in Mexico. Liv is expecting a marriage proposal; but ultimately they end up back in the Midlands of England "on a break." Instead of a cute rom-com; but it was pretty much 400+ pages of slogging through the misery of a breakup. He's pathetic, and she doesn't some across as being very bright. No chemistry between them, their friends, or their family; No thrill of the chase, or grand gesture to win. What might have been comic moments came across as cringe-worthy. Sorry, but this was about as anti-rom-com as you could get and still stay in the genre :-/