This is a brilliant read!! Simple as that. I absolutely fell in love with the character of Ros. I think she may be the most memorable of all the characters Lindsey Kelk has ever written! Plus I quickly became so invested in the story that I raced through the book. Cannot recommend it highly enough.

This is the first book I have read by this author, I requested and was granted this ARC copy to read/review, I am really glad I did.

A beautifully told story with great and development and lots of laugh out loud moments, such a sweet funny romance that flows easily. An honest portrayal of falling in love. I absolutely love this author's realistic writing style, with clear and convincing dialogue between the characters, she has the ability draw her readers into the story, making me feel as if you are right there. Real and honest characters that were greatly developed and blended well .

I certainly enjoyed this romance and would highly recommended. Thank you LK 😁

I love Lindsay Kelk books and always look forward to a coffee and sit down getting lost in her stories. This wasn’t my favourite story of hers and for that I was disappointed but as a story in its own right I loved it. There were lots of interesting secondary characters and the relationship between her mum and dad made me chuckle a lot! I loved John and hated Patrick in equal measures and the break up scene had me in stitches!! Such a vivid picture 🐯 I also loved the idea of her being relegated to the garden shed!

All in all a fun read

As usual in my reviews, I will not rehash the plot (plenty of reviews doing exactly that if you're looking for that sort of thing).

This is a light and fun read - absolutely perfect for the trying times we find ourselves in at present - and it made me laugh out loud several times.

Parts of the satisfyingly chaotic (to keep it lifelike!) plot could start to seem a teeny bit predictable, but then come a series of twists to keep you on your toes.

I sympathised with Ros's precarious situation on arriving back in Blighty and her determination to improve her lot, and was delighted when she succeeded (in a random alignment of the stars). As the parent of a gaming-mad teenager, her new job sounded entirely believable (as did Ted and the others at PodPad!).

There are some fabulous characters, and I really warmed to some of them (Ros herself, Simi, Adrian, John, Veronica and her protege). Ros's parents are characters (her Mum in particular sounds great) and their "exploits" are hilarious - I will never be able to look at sushi in the same light again!!!

Is there a happy ending? Well you'll have to read it for yourself and find out!

I haven't read any other novels by Lindsey Kelk, but after this she's certainly on my "happy to read" list and I'll definitely seek out her other works.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC. All opinions my own.

Have I loved Lindsey Kelk books from the very start? Yes
Is there any of her books I’ve not loved? No
Did I love ‘In Case You Missed It?’ You bet.

I was completely involved in this story from the start, Ros is a great character even if a little reluctant to ‘let go’ of the past.

In Case You Missed It is about Ros who has come back from working in America, having to live with her parents in a shed and finds herself reconnecting with the love she left behind - Patrick. He is not the most likeable character you will ever come across; he is selfish, arrogant and only wants Ros when it suits him. Ros is determined this her second chance at getting the relationship right, she is determined the future can be perfect now they are back in each other’s lives, they love each other and that’s all that matters.

Her friendship group – Sumi, Lucy and Adrian are just the absolute best (they do not like Patrick at all). I wish I could be part of that group, they sounded so much fun. They are caring, compassionate and understanding but not afraid to deliver some serious home truths to Ros – which she does need on occasion.

Ros’ parents are an absolute hoot, they provide some wonderful comedic moments that had me laughing out loud. I’ll never picture sushi in the same way anymore.

Lindsey’s writing style is what sets her books apart from others. It’s fun and humorous, modern, and the books are always relatable to so many. This book is a great celebration of reconnecting with the people who push us forward, support us and purely have our best interests at heart. It is a tale of second chances and realising there is nothing wrong with leaving the past where it belongs.

In Case You Missed It is a wonderful mis of drama, emotion, romance, and humour. It is a gorgeous read that you will want to devour all in one go!

Thank you to NetGalley for gifting me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Love, love Lindsey Kelk so was thrilled to receive an ARC of this one - thanks so much Netgalley.

Now, not sure lockdown is the place to start thinking about boyfriends past but what the heck? I dived into this book with wild abandon! Maybe it's because we're of a similar age but reading Lindsay's books feel like 'coming home' - she has a same reference points and I just 'get' what she is talking about!

Fans of Lindsey will love this book, I'm sure. While it lacks familiarity of the 'I heart...' series you won't fail to warm to the characters. I, for one, wanted to join them at the end of the bar on a Friday night - remember that feeling?

6ft 4 John is a dreamboat from the get go and of course, Patrick Parker is a wrong 'un. I read this book quickly and enjoyed it enormously.

Thanks Lindsey and thanks Netgalley!

Well Lindsey Kelk has done it again! An absolutely stunning book. It made me laugh out loud and giggle all the way through! A perfect book for times like these!

This is an ideal book to read in trying times, it certainly made me smile. Excellently written, believable and likeable characters with an entertaining and sometimes chaotic plot, supplying plenty of laugh out loud moments. The plot's a bit predictable but who cares, it was a good read. Thoroughly recommended.

Thank you NetGalley for supplying this ARC, my review is an honest opinion and completely unbiased.

I'm at an age where I can totally understand where Ros is coming from; reminiscing about the past, not really sure what's going on in the present and having not much of a clue as to what the future may bring. So, this was a really refreshing read, as although I know it's fiction, it is also nice to know there are others out there in the same boat.

I love that this is written from Ros's perspective because you really get to experience everything as she does. The story has its ups and downs and we really get to live through that with Ros.

I think her parents are the sweetest couple and her friendship group sound wonderful; I'd happily read more about all involved and more of the other stories by this author. I think it needs saying that I think the ending was finished well, with just enough of a glimpse in to the future to get a full sense of how the story for us has ended.

I really enjoyed and it brought me a much needed laugh. Definitely worth 5 stars.

This is a new author for me but one I will look out for more often now. This book had me in fits of laughter, tears, giggles... Gosh... I love a book with really likeable characters and relatable to real life and this gives all that.

One to read when you’re looking for a feel good read

I have enjoyed all of Lindsey Kelk’s books and was looking forward to reading this one; as with all of Lindsey’s previous books this one lived up to expectations.

The story follows Ros as she returns to the UK after working away for three years. All her friends have moved on with their lives and Ros is struggling to do the same. When she reconnects with old boyfriend Patrick, she thinks she’s living the life she wants until she realises she’s not and rather than trying to recreate the past, she needs to look to the future.

Another great book by Lindsey Kelk. A warm lighthearted and fun story with great characters, this was an enjoyable and entertaining read with the perfect ending..

Another brilliant read from Lindsey Kelk. Great characters, fun story line and just a whole lot of life for us to enjoy. Meet Roz as she arrives back in the UK after returing from Washington. Watch as she reacquaints with old friends and makes new ones along the way. Enjoy her parents as they reignite their marriage showing that 40 years of marriage is something to celebrate.
I loved reading this and was desperate to know how things planned out. Memories have a way of changing for the better is it better to look back and reminisce or move forward making new memories to enjoy?

Even though this was highly predictable, `i do love a Lindsey Kelk book.

Her characters always have such interesting lives, friends that are just so fiercely loyal, family who are quite often questionable and lots of laughs.

In Case You Missed It was no different at all and very entertaining.

Charming and breezy read perfect for a summer's day! Loved some of the cute throwback nods in the book too!
Plot wise it was fairly predictable but not in a bad way and was done as well as any of the other major authors in this genre. A good sense of humour and pacy storyline - i recommend!

Ros returns to London from her prestigious job in the US producing a radio show. Unfortunately she doesn't return in triumph and is forced to sleep in her parents' shed because they have converted her bedroom into a yoga studio for her mother.

Ros sends a group email to her entire address book to let them know she is back in the UK and would love to get in touch. And who contacts her? None other than Patrick, the intellectual travel journalist who broke her heart. Is this a chance for Ros to turn back time and get back together with the one that got away, even though her three best friends can't stand him?

We've all been there, stuck in a dead-end job, single and broke when all our friends have miraculously found a high-flying career, bought a house, found a life-partner, settled down and moved on. Things are especially bad for Ros because they all moved on without her while she was in the US. Now her friends have a new hang-out swanky bar instead of the old boozer they used to frequent and an annoying new friend, John, owner of said swanky bar. And to add insult to injury her parents are trying to rekindle the romance (sushi will never look the same) which is something no 30-something woman ever wants to imagine LOL.

I think Lindsey Kelk is underrated, especially by me, I never recognise her name but I loved the previous book of hers that I read We Were On a Break and this equally as charming and funny in that very British way.

HIghly recommended.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Lindsey Kelk has done it again! Engaging characters, lovable story - I could read and stay in her world forever

Thank you to Netgalley, Harper Collins and Lindsey Kelk for the opportunity to read such an amazing story. This is a story all about, growing up, realising the past isn't always as good as it seemed at the time and moving on to bigger and better things alongside a heap of funny moments that will have you laughing out loud, this has to be Lindsey's best book to date so far.

Ros returns to the UK after 3 years away and is kinda hoping she could pick up where she left off but everyone has moved on with their lives. Ros is instantly relatable if not a bit chaotic and clumsy but being a person who is in their 30's I completely got all the references to the past and I just felt I instantly got her. What if the past is not really what you thought it was?

Another heartwarming read from Lindsey Kelk and just what I needed during this Covid-19 lockdown!!

'Everyone has a Patrick' - What a knob. Never trust a Patrick.

As soon as I saw the name Gwen I thought instantly of Gavin and Stacey, only this Gwen is a little different and doesn't seem to comprehend 'growing old gracefully'. She is loud, proud and reclaiming her lost years whilst her children grew.

I love all the nostalgic references in the novel like care bears and Groovy Chick!!

As with most of Lindsey's books the witty one liners are rolling off the characters and it's hard not to smile and laugh as you read.

This is a book with a lot of strong and independent women but also a few supportive and kind men shining through.

Ros is another classic Lindsey Kelk character - slightly chaotic, messy, can’t quite get things right yet has masses of personal qualities that make her incredibly likeable. On returning to the UK after a few years working in America Ros catches up with her old friend Sumi who when she hears Ros has a new phone and number suggests she sends a group text to all her contacts letting everyone know her new details. This would have been a great idea if her contacts list hadn’t been downloaded from the cloud and included people she hasn’t heard from in years however a stroke of luck has a very old acquaintance message her about a job and then her ex who she has never got over sends her a message.

This is a funny and relevant look at life in your thirties when everyone else seems to have moved on and got sorted in life and whether the past was as rose tinted as ever. There’s fabulous characters including Ros’s embarrassing loved up parents and the young YouTube star and his agent Ros has the pleasure(?) of working with as well as her eclectic collection of friends. This is a highly enjoyable standalone book with plenty of humour and a very modern storyline.

A huge thank you to Netgalley and Harper Collins publishing for letting me read and review this advanced reader copy.

Synopsis:

Ros has returned from America after working in Washington for three years to find her friends and family are exactly where she left them but have moved on with their life too. Ros is now having to stay in a pimped up shed in the back yard of her parent’s house whilst she searches for a job and a way to start again. When she sends a group text with her new number, Ros opens a can of worms and others from her past being to reconnect with her. Ros may be back home but she finds herself on a new journey, a journey of mishaps, love, new friends and heartbreak.

Review:
In Case You Missed it called out to me in an email sent from Netgalley, it appeared to be the perfect chick lit that I had been looking for. The reviews looked promising and it appeared that this read would have a perfect balance of humour and emotional moments. Let’s just say, I was not disappointed or let down!
I really wanted a read that would lift my spirits and this book did that and more. From the first chapter I knew that the authors writing style was perfect for me, it was light and down to earth and I found myself smiling from the beginning until the very end.

Ros was a character I could connect well with, she was down to earth, a fellow book lover, clumsy and often hilarious! I absolutely loved her and it tugged on my heart strings when certain characters tried to dull her shine. I adored her parents too, reading about them literally made my day, they are true goals for the future. John was another character I fell in love with too, he just warmed my heart.

In Case You Missed it was motivational in places, it made brilliant references to other books and it was full of laugh out moments, the banter was my kind of funny. The chapters were the perfect length and they moved the story on at a pace that matched the characters. I was able to predict many parts in the story, but honestly, I did not mind this because I wanted these events to happen and it had me smiling when they did.
This is such a heart warming read and highlights how it feels when life moves on and you have to leave the good times in the past ready for new experiences, it shows that this can be a difficult process and that’s fine. Reading this, I was able to zone out from reality and have my heart warmed by a lovely read. This was my first read by this author and I honestly don’t think it will be my last. She is perfect for fellow Paige Toon lovers.