In Case You Missed It

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Pub Date 23 Jul 2020 | Archive Date 1 Apr 2022

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The hilarious and heartwarming new standalone novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Lindsey Kelk.


Praise for Lindsey Kelk:

‘Witty, funny, warm and wise’ Marian Keyes

‘Ridiculously funny, properly emosh and hugely readable’ Fabulous

‘Total and utter hilarity… a chucklesome slice of brilliance’ Isabelle Broom

‘Love, laughs, sunshine…we heart this’ Sunday Express

‘Will make you snort with laughter – Lindsey is one of the best comic writers out there’ Paige Toon

‘Hilarious, sexy, pacy… a smart, laugh-out-loud triumph’ HEAT

‘Quirky and lovable characters…this classic “opposites attract” romance sparkles’ S magazine


One missed chance in life…one second chance in love

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…

The hilarious and heartwarming new standalone novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Lindsey Kelk.


Praise for Lindsey Kelk:

‘Witty, funny, warm and wise’ Marian Keyes

‘Ridiculously...


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Hilarious and full of relatable moments. Really enjoyed it and read through it quickly. Looking forward to the next outing from this author

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Firstly thank you to the publishers for my copy on netgalley. I felt very lucky as Lindsey is a incredible author.I whizzed through this
Funny,warm and romantic.

A tale of taking the reigns back on your life and your identity.
To not settle and ask and expect more for yourself.

Friendships and family are central in Ros life . They are there to give her guidance and encouragement , but what happens when a ex reappears. Her parents were hilarious and having her living in a shed was the icing on the cake. And of course the right amount of eye candy . But surely Ros wont be looking anywhere other than at her ex /boyfriend now hes back ..which is what shes dreamt of…right?

A great summer read with fantastic charactars and Lindseys signature humour running through .

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First time I have read anything written by Lindsey Kelk and wasn't disappointed. What have I been missing for all these years! Looking forward to reading more of her books.

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I found this book to be enjoyable with interesting characters; it is one of those books that you can’t put down.

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I swear.
She's done it again.
Lindsey Kelk has done it again.
I don't know how her books get more relatable, more enjoyable, or more hilarious, but they do. And it's comes across so effortless too.
Ros was a great character. I saw parts of myself in her and that's probably why I inhaled this book in two days.
Honestly, in case you HAVE missed it, read this book. Or any Lindsey Kelk novel.

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Lindsey Kelk writes a light, bright, frothy, breezy and fun rom-com with many of the familiar tropes from the genre, but she wraps them up in a decidedly stylish, moreish and hilarious package. After a three year stint in Washington DC as a radio producer, an unemployed 32 year old Rosalind 'Ros' Reynolds returns home, only to cringe on seeing that her parents are in the throes of a midlife sexual renaissance, and have adapted the shed at the bottom of the garden for her to live in. In dire financial straits and desperate to get a job, the first thing she wants is to get back with her friends that mean almost everything to her, high powered lesbian lawyer, Sumi, the married to creepy Dave and now heavily pregnant, Lucy, and her longest best friend, the financially well off Adrian Anderson.

After putting out a universal I'm back email that in error reaches her ex-boyfriend, travel writer Patrick Parker, he gets in touch. For Ros, he is all she has ever wanted, okay her friends cannot stand him, but she is over the moon, rejoicing at the prospect of being back together with him. Life is beginning to look good and becomes even better when she finds a job almost immediately as a producer at PodPad. Her client at the company is a teen e-sport megastar, the mask wearing Snazzlechuff with a huge international following. It is made clear should she fail with him, she will be fired. A nostalgic Ros tries to resurrect the fun and joy of her twenties, organising skating outings, and more, but her friends are now in different places in their lives, and is she flogging a dead horse, trying to breathe life into her relationship with Patrick? Is it time for her to move on, particularly with the entry of barowner, John, into her life?

Kelk writes an uplifting, warm and comic rom-com that hits the mark with it's central protagonist, Ros, surrounded by a stellar supporting cast of characters, from her parents who want to renew their wedding vows, and a fabulous bunch of supportive friends who are there for her when things go wrong, or her world falls apart, whilst celebrating her successes with her. This is a engaging and entertaining read, full of mayhem and misadventures, of a Ros who comes to realise she has to learn to move on from the past and confront the challenges of life's realities, and get more in touch with who she is and what it is that she wants. A great read to escape the troubled realities of our contemporary world. Many thanks to HarperCollins for an ARC.

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Oh I love a Lindsey Kelk book. You just know...you truly know...that it's going to be good. And this was no exception and certainly not a disappointment. I absolutely loved every page! I've been reading Lindsey's books for years and she's one of my favourite authors. She writes books perfect for Summer Sunshine and Winter Chills - regardless they will transport you to another world, sometimes another climate, and often someone else's drama so you can forget your own!

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I adore Lindsey Kelk and lap up pretty much everything she writes. Her humour comes through in an easy way and makes reading her books so enjoyable.

In Case You Missed It is probably my favourite Lindsey Kelk book to date.

Ros is a brilliant lead character. So normal and regular, so flawed (in her own mind) and fond of looking backwards to so-called happier times. After leaving Washington DC, Ros returns home expecting to pick up where she left off, only to find that life hasn’t paused. Her friends and family have all progressed with their own lives. It takes Ros some time to readjust, realising there’s more fun in the future than in looking backwards.

Ros’ friends are great. Really well written and each with their own distinct personality. Patrick is vile, which is testament to how well the author has written him. Ros’ parents are cringey and perfect at the same time, and John...well, he’s awesome :)

The writing flowed well, chapters engaging and I devoured the book very quickly.

I loved the shed scenes and genuinely laughed out loud through many scenarios in the book. Lindsey Kelk is such a talented writer.

Thank you NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book 📚

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Ros has moved back from overseas and when she gets a new phone accidentally messages her ex. The one that got away. When they get back together, she starts to wonder if maybe she was wrong to think he was the love of her life.
A true chick lit book. Funny and romantic in all the right places.

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I love Lindsey Kelk books and this was no exception. It's funny, engaging, has great characters and a fun close friendship group and even a dastardly villain. What more could you want?
Ros was a great character - your typical slightly kooky woman who seems to be attracted to misadventure. I loved her interactions at work (including the way she handles the WEIC situation) and I also loved the idea of a thirty-something woman being sent to live in the shed to avoid disrupting her parent's sex lives. However, there is also more to Ros and her desperation to reclaim the past was a little sad. Her friendship group was very diverse, slightly bonkers but the kind of friendship group that we all want. Then there were the love interests: two handsome, successful men but very different in their personality and what they want from Ros. Will she realise which is the one that will make her happy?
I think a really big strength of this novel was the range of slightly mad supporting characters: chain smoking Veronica, the recapturing-their-romance parents and the mask clad Snazzlechuff all brought some great depth and humour to this already great novel.
A brilliant read for summer.

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I've read only a few novels by Lindsey Kelk but I have really enjoyed them so I was looking forward to getting stuck into this one. The cover is simple and doesn't give anything away but the bright colours really make it stand out and it looks so pretty! Also, wasn't sure on the title of the novel but again as I mentioned before I couldn't wait to read it!

This one was absolutely brilliant. I love Lindsey's easy humour, her novels are so easy and enjoyable to read and I felt like I flew through the pages. Laughing at Ros' attempts at romance and the adventures she has with her friends. There are some real laugh-out-loud moments in this book, such as a certain sushi situation that took place between Ros' parents. I also loved Ros' mum, she seemed like such a fun character! All of the characters I liked really. I kind of knew what was going to happen throughout, but there were other moments that I had no clue what was going to happen and the end result made me laugh!

This novel is set in London, with main character Ros who has just moved back from Washington where she has just lost her job. Since she has moved back in with her parents, everything doesn't seem the same as before. She feels her friends have moved on with their lives, her mum and dad have even got a romantic spark that wasn't there before. So, when Patrick comes back into her life, it seemed like all her dreams had come true - as Patrick was the one who got away and Ros believes she's still madly in love with him. But, everything isn't the same as before and Ros learns the hard way that everything happens for a reason and the past is the past for a reason.

It's a great, lighthearted novel. I loved all of Ros' friends, her parents, the easy humour. It was just a really lovely read. Thank you to the publisher for a chance to read an advance copy of this novel via Netgalley, which I have reviewed honestly.

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When Ros returns home after 3 years abroad she finds her life very quickly turned upside down starting with the fact that her new bedroom is actually a shed! Her first job is to get a new phone but when she mistakenly sends her new number to all she starts to receive texts from people she hasn't spoken to in years, including her ex and she soon finds herself living the life she had left behind.

Slowly Ros starts to realise that whilst she is living the same life as three years ago, her friends have all started to grow up and move on to the next phase in their life, now she has to decide to stay living in the past or move on with new guy John.

I really loved the relationship between John and Ros, I liked the banter between them and found them relatable.

This book was a fun read, and one I didn't want to put down. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants an enjoyable read

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I've read quite a few Lindsey Kelk books but I think this one is my new favourite! I loved the character of Ros and really enjoyed reading about her struggle to try and pick up where she left off after returning from working abroad. Ros returns to the UK hoping life will be the same as it was when she left, but soon realises that life, and her friends, have all moved on without her.

Ros is such a relatable character and her humour is hilarious! Parts of this book literally had me laughing out loud, particulary at Ros' parents and their rekindled romance! I loved that they moved her old room into the shed and all the 90s references had me pining for my old Groovy Chick bedding (clearly the best bedding ever!). There's also an incident with a lions head that's particularly memorable!

Ros has a great, diverse group of friends that all had different perspectives to add to the story and worked well with her slightly crazy family dynamics! The ex-boyfriend/new love interest plot was entertaining, and it's very hard not to route for the lovely hot barman to win!

I absolutely loved this book and was sad when it came to an end. It's the perfect read for anyone feeling nostalgic for their early twenties (or for their my little ponys!). Definitely a feel good read.

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A well written book showing humour, empathy and escapades. Genuinely funny which made me laugh chuckle and even laugh out loud sometimes. A young woman, having spent 3 years in America, comes home, skint and welcomed home by her family but not welcome at the same time. She longs for the past but is viewing it through rose tinted specs. I love this book, quirky story. It is a brilliant read

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Lindsey Kelk really does deliver on all those descriptions applied to romantic comedy. Hilarious, laugh out loud, devastatingly witty – she hits them all. I have not yet read a book of hers I haven’t loved and In Case You Missed It is another example of her delivering the perfect romcom. It has a truly relatable heroine in Ros, a hero you quite want to bring home yourself, the coterie of well-defined and always amusing friends, the hideous boyfriend from her past, and beautifully described well-meaning but slightly cringy parents.
There is not a page that does not make me giggle and she manages to write comic scene after comic scene whilst developing a fabulous plot and proper romance along the way. Absolutely faultless.

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I love Lindsey Kelk books.
They never disappoint and ‘in case you missed it’ didn’t either.
A funny light hearted easy read, with great fun characters.
Brilliant to escape in.
Loved it

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Lindsey Kelk is one of my favourite authors and one that I always want to read.

This book is about Ros who has just returned home after 3 years living in the USA. On her return she begins to pick up where she was when she left, however as the story progresses is living in the past always the right thing to do?

I loved all the characters in the book, it was great to see Ros and friends and how close their friends were. There were lots of fun moments and times where Ros's antics would leave a smile on your face. The story had a great pace and I quickly sucked into it, wanting to keep reading and find out happen's with Ross and friends.

Overall a perfect fun read, perfect for reading in the garden sunshine.

Thank you Netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for this review.

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Ros returns home after 3 years away. Her parents have built her a shed in the garden to live in, and have disturbingly, rekindled their sexual relationship. Her friends are all still there but life has moved on for them all. A group text results in Ros meeting the love of her life, Patrick, once more. Will their romance be rekindled? Funny, with laugh out loud moments, well written and thoroughly enjoyable.

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I was abit late to the party with Lindsey's 'I Heart' series, but as soon as I finally got stuck in to them, I was hooked, so when In Case You Missed It was announced, I knew I couldn't miss out on it! Lindsey really does know how to write the wittiest and most humorous of conversations, you'd be crazy not to laugh out loud.

The character's were so unique and wonderful, I adored absolutely everybody in their own individual ways. I also loved how relatable our main character, Ros was. The way her and her friends spoke to one another, it's the type of friendship I have/want with my friends. I really loved the dynamics between Ros and John as well - it had me smiling continuously throughout.

A fantastic read and a great distraction from the crazy world we find ourselves in - if you're in need of a good smile and laugh, this is the book!

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This is one of my favourite books that I have read this year. I love the friendship between Ros and Sumi. The characters felt real and truthful. The setting of John's bar makes for a perfect place for Ros to meet her friends and work out what direction she wants her life to take. Lots of lovely moments in the book: dark disco, Ros's shed, Patrick Parker and her mum and dad's renewal vows. A perfect read with plenty of laugh out loud moments. I would highly recommend this book. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me review this book.

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I loved all the 'I ❤️' books and was sad to see them finish, so wondered how I would like this new book. I need not have worried! An enjoyable laugh out loud read, mixed with a few tears along the way. A strong story of Ros coming home to the UK after 3 years in America, to find her parents not relishing her living at home again, so putting her in a refurbished leaky she'd at the bottom of their garden. She lands a job quickly, although not really what she wants. The group of close friends she left behind are thrilled to see her, but have all moved on to a certain extend, and have a new addition to the group, a local bar owner called John. When she gets a new phone, she sends her number to All her contacts, including her unpopular ex Patrick, who broke her heart and is hated by her friends. Can a leopard change their spots? A really great book, loved it from start to finish........

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In Case You Missed It, is a sweet, funny romance with plenty of laugh out loud moments! I struggled to put this story down, which meant lots of walking around the house glued to my kindle.

I loved Ros's friendship with Sumi, Lucy and Adrian. They were a special group and their bond was so supportive and joyful. They were all different, but blended together perfectly because of their great mix of personalities. Their's is a gang I would love to be part of.

The novel has a slow-burn, satisfying romance. There is brilliant early tension between Ros and John., and they also have what is possibly the funniest meet cute ever. Their story has an inevitability to it which compels you to read on so you can reach its conclusion.

Through Ros, Kelk also explores lots of common insecurities. Nostalgia for the past prevents Ros from moving forward and Kelk perfectly captures the unease that life is moving too fast, and everyone else is taking steps forward that you're not ready for.

In Case You Missed It is the first story I've read by Lindsey Kelk and I'm looking forward to reading all of her previous work off the strength of this.

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I love a Kelk creation just as much as the next person if not more! I was super thrilled to be given the opportunity to read ‘In Case You Missed It’ early and I just knew it had to jump straight to the top of my list.

‘In Case You Missed It’ centres around Rosiland who has returned back home from Washington DC where she produced podcasts. The life she expects to come back to isn’t at all what she expected. She is living in a shed at the bottom of her parent’s garden (yes it’s an actual shed!) and she has to look for a new job. Even though her life is chaotic at best I would absolutely love to be great friends with Ros. She brings back a lot of complicated feelings and I just wanted what was best for her.

Now it wouldn’t be a Kelk book without a great leading man to go along with the leading lady, and this book doesn’t disappoint on that. We meet Patrick and John. I had my opinions on both men and knew who I was going to back.

Lindsey certainly has a gift that just makes you want to hop inside of the pages of her stories and become part of life long friendships she creates. I’ve never been disappointed by her writing and I knew reading her latest wasn’t going to be any different! ‘In Case You Missed It’ is about finding yourself again and taking opportunities as they come along. It’s also about life, love and friendship ❤️ I give this charming story 5*/5* though it deserves a million 😊

Thank you to HarperCollins for an advanced copy of this book via Netgalley.

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Oof this book hits close to home and because of that of course it is amazing. Lindsey Kelk has been making me laugh for over 10 years now and she continued to do so with this latest novel (believe me that is a big accomplishment in the climate we’re living in right now) I loved this book from start to finish and I think everyone should read it.



Ros is fab and is so easy to relate to. She finds herself moving back in with her parents after starting off a new life in Washington. I really felt for her having to do this and going back knowing there would be questions, I can literally still feel her pain now but thankfully she has an amazing group of friends who are there to cushion the blow.


I loved Ros’s friendship group and they represent a fairly typical friendship group for me, I really felt like they could have been my friends. Lucy is about to have a baby and brings all the fun and games involved with that. Adrian is single and really doesn’t have a clue about how real people live since he seems to be stinking rich and then there is Sumi, I love her and she and Jenny Lopez could totally take over the world. Sumi almost has it all and the things she doesn’t have yet, she is on her way to conquering-just fab.


Of course we have some love interest options in this book and I absolutely fell head over heels in love with bar wonder John. He is so generous and understanding and funny and helpful and we all need him in our lives. Then there is the love interest we love to hate and oh my goodness I hated him so much. Bravo to Lindsey Kelk for writing an amazing villain.


Ros is lucky enough to land a new job for a podcast production company and this is where we get to another thing that this author does so well, her books are always up to date and relevant and real with interesting and exciting corners of the internet and the job market in general. We cover Esports and a YouTube gamer child-star with the best character name ever! I do feel like this name was inspired by the movie Cats I have to say. But all of this is the reality of the market we live in, podcasts are massive and child YouTube billionaires are a real thing and so I loved reading about them in this novel.


The cast of characters in this novel is also wonderfully relevant and diverse and I love that Lindsey Kelk is doing what is often missing in modern romcom. We have characters who are non-white and non-straight, older characters enjoying a full sex life the representation in this novel is just on point and this is what elevates it from being a good novel to be a great novel and one you should definitely all read!

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When Ros returns back to the UK under a shadow after living in America for three years she is put out to discover that her fabulous posse of carefree friends are now busy having babies, getting married and cutting nights out short to go to bed – even her middle aged parents have found a new lease of life and have turned the family home into a steamy love nest, forcing her to move into the garden shed. Still pining for her uncaring ex-boyfriend and out of touch with an entirely new job market, can Ros finally move on and find real happiness again?
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‘In Case You Missed It’ is effortlessly hilarious from start to finish and I thoroughly enjoyed it – great characters, amazing dialogue and a fast moving and highly relatable plot. Lindsey Kelk is a modern comic writer at the top of her game and the novel is Contemporary Lit at its very best. Five well earned stars.


Many thanks to the Harper Collins, to Ms Kelk and to NetGalley for letting me read and review this brilliant book.

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So glad Ros came to her senses!! At times I laughed out loud. Easy well written book. Thank you netgalley for the ARC.

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I love Lindsay Kelk books. Ros comes back to her home in England from America where she was a producer of a radio programme but she's been sacked. She expects everything to be exactly the same but soon discovers it's not

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Another winner from Lindsey Kelk. I think I have read all of her books now and she rarely disappoints. I thoroughly enjoyed this story about Ros who returns home from working in the USA and wants everything to go back to how it was before she left. There's lots of fun to be had, and some life lessons to learn until she comes to realise that the present is what's important. There is a predictable "will they, won't they?" but it kept me wanting to read on to make sure the happy ending happened. A fun read.

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Ros returns from America to live in her parents shed. Yes, it had been converted into a bedroom and bathroom but at 32 and unemployed it’s not really where you want to be. This book takes you on a journey that I’m sure many can relate to. Ros thinks her life pre America was amazing apart from the love of her life dumping her. She is reminiscent of the fun she had with her friends and is keen to recreate it. As is often the case her friends have moved on in their lives and Ros needs to move on too. Que new job and ex partner returns. This book has a good storyline and a splattering of humour. A nice easy read to escape into.
Many thanks to Netgalley, Lindsey Kelk and Harper Collins for the e book copy.

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'In Case You Missed It' is a wonderful book. Lindsey Kelk has woven an enchanting story that is exactly what I want from a romance book. It follows Ros as she sets out to re-discover who she is when she's at home. There are heartbreaking moments alongside heartwarming ones and Kelk has written each part, each character, each arc perfectly.

I don't think there's anything I'd want to change about 'In Case You Missed It'. It's thoroughly enjoyable and written so brilliantly. I flew through its pages and devoured the story. Kelk has written a clever reflection of real life, and while it may be a little similar to every other rom-com story out there, it's simply so much better.

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I’m a huge fan of Lindsey kelks writing and this one didn’t disappoint.
Snarky insecure main character -check
Blooming romance that’s never simple -check
Lots of funny over the top moments that are typical Kelk -check
I loved this book! Read in one sitting. Definitely recommend 💕

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Lindsey Kelk you smashed it yet again!!! I absolutely adore all your books and this one is no different. Yet again I fell in love with all the characters and if I had a complaint it would only be that the book ended - I want to read more about Ros and her friends.

Ros returns from three years abroad working in America. With no job she is forced to move back in with her parents, who it would appear have rediscovered themselves and their love for one another. As she catches up with her besties, Sumi, Lucy and Adrian she finds out how life has moved on in her absence. They no longer want to hang out in the comfy old pub that was their go to place when they shared a flat but now go to this swanky new bar - a place that Ros doesn’t immediately gel with and gets off on the wrong foot with the owner, John.

A group text sent out to all her contacts with her new number has massive connotations. The main one being that it reconnects her with the man who broke her heart before she moved to America.

This book is hilarious and Lindsey Kelk just tells it how it is - no holds barred. All of which makes for a fantastic read. There are more than a few cringey moments which just make it all the better.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced read copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

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Returning back to the UK three years after leaving for her dream job in Washington DC. Everyone has moved on and Roz just wants everything to be the same as the day she left. The twists and turns of four friends and family members as Roz comes to the understanding that looking backwards means you miss the here and now and can miss chances for the future. Lindsey Kelk at her best.

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Hilarious wonderful read!! Classic Lindsey Kelk at her best.
One of the funniest books I have read for a while! Loved it!
Ros comes home after working in America for 3 years, but life is not how she left it....her friends and family have moved on, she is jobless and living in her parent's garden shed!!
New opportunities open up from her old contacts on her new phone........how will she adapt with......
This book was quite unexpected with where it takes you, it is laugh out loud funny, with great characters and scenarios.
Highly recommended!!

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Lindsey Kelk never fails! I feel like I’ve said this about a lot of different authors lately but all my faves seem to be stepping their game up! Lindsey’s books always make me giggle and the characters are always engaging. I absolutely loved the character of John and the supporting cast of Ros’ friends were all absolutely fab. I wish I could read a new book of Lindsey’s every month lol! Keep it up Kelk! Thank you to Netgalley, HarperCollins and the author for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

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This was a rare beast; a chick lit with quality, well drawn characters, wit and a little pathos that was just enough to make me think and question what I'd do, if I'd want to go back and recreate that time that I think I loved.

Funnily enough I've read a gazillion second chance romance stories where the couple do get back in touch after being wrenched apart, they work to overcome whatever deeply held hostility/misunderstanding had got in between them and discover they were destined to be together after all so it made a really refreshing change to experience a totally different take on that trope. Just trying to recreate a perfect night out by doing it all again has never gone that well for me so I get it. I have to say this story kind of resonated with me - "memory believes before knowing remembers" as William Faulkener put it.

This wasn't just about Ros's love life though, I absolutely nloved her relationship with her friends and her family too. It was warm and uplifting to read and just genuinely funny, I had such a good time escaping into this book, I struggled to put it down.

I haven't read this author before but I enjoyed this one so much I'm going in search of more by her. A fab , undemanding and warm read. Recommended.I

**Thanks to the publishers via netgalley for my arc.**

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A brilliant, fun, lighthearted book that is perfect for lockdown reading! Ros is a really likeable character and I thoroughly enjoyed reading about her life and loves. I’d definitely recommend

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I absolutely loved this book. There were heart warming moments and laugh out loud moments too. I have loved all of Lindsey Kelk’s other books I have read and this one did not disappoint me at all. Highly recommended.

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Relatable and nostalgic read, stayed up half the night to finish it!
I would love to have the friends Ros has, always there for one another and ready to party, her sisters a bit annoying though!
We all have that one person who got away, whether a good thing or not!
Would you try to reconnect? Or should the past be left in the past?
I loved the adventure and mishaps Ros gets herself into from falling over, hanging on a fence or failing abysmally in front of an audience, all adds up to a riveting read with a satisfying ending.

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Firstly thank you to @harpercollinsuk and @netgalley for the review copy of this book. In Case You Missed It is @LindseyKelk’s next stand-alone novel, out at the end of July.

Where to start! Lindsey is one of my absolute go to authors. I’ve read all of her books and just like those books, I absolutely love, love, LOVED this.

Our main character is Ros. After living and working in Washington DC she finds herself abruptly uprooting her life and ending up living back at her parents (albeit not in the house), back at whatever the square before square one is and staring down the barrels of hiding the truth from everyone. A mis-text gets Ros back in touch with an old flame and nostalgia for how things used to be takes over.

Ros is a great character to read about. She’s real, down to earth and you can completely imagine being with her along the way. Lindsey writes with a great sarcasm and dry wit and I love how this comes out in her characters. Ros restarts her career and although it turns out to be completely different to how she imagined she battles on with a grim determination. I loved the portrayal of our sometimes ridiculous modern world and it’s place in the story.

The cast of secondary characters comprise of Ros’s friends; Suki, Adrian and Lucy; their new friend John and Ros’s ex Patrick. I loved all of the old and new friends but loathed Patrick in the same vein as Suki. I loved the support network that Ros had, especially her budding new relationship with John.

Packed with rollerskating, inappropriately dressed mothers and more than a few mishaps this is definitely the book you should reach for this summer. If you haven’t read any of Lindsey’s books before now is absolutely your chance!

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Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

What a book!

Ros is a genuinely likable character, so we’re her friends Sumi, Lucy and even Adrian.

Her parents are I found fabulously bonkers with their antics and not to mention the shed, amongst others.

Fantastic adventures, some hilarious mishaps and lots of drama to keep you intrigued and invested and make up a fabulous book by Lindsey.

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Ros has possibly the most hilarious (and embarrassing) parents in the world!
Returning from America after a failed attempt at a new life and career she moves temporarily back in with her parents only to discover that she has been relocated to the all new, singing and dancing, composting toileted garden shed!
Welcome but not quite welcome in the family home she sets out to rebuild her life via a job working with a seemingly obnoxious teen gamer whilst trying to rekindle a lost romance and generally getting into a bit of a mess.
Funny, real and relatable!

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I have been reading Lindsey Kelk for years and was gutted when the I heart series ended so jumped at the chance to read this and although predictable it did not disappoint. I love how you always know what you are going to get with a Lindsey Kelk book - an easy, hilarious, addictive read.

This one follows Ros who returns home from the States to find she wants her old life back which has moved on without her. I laughed all the way through this book and finished it feeling happy. Would absolutely recommend.

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Quite possibly my favourite Lindsey Kelk book to date! I'm fairly certain that Ros is the most relatable character I have read from her and I know we've all had a Patrick in our lives at some stage!

I loved all of this book, Ros's parents are hilarious and I would love to have her friendship group, especially her new friend John. I just wasn't much of a fan of Jo!

I think this is one of the books where I was left wanting more. It didn't feel finished to me? I want to know more about Johns ex. Does he manage to buy her out in the future. Does she make things awkward for Ros and John in the future. Also does Sumi manage to have her baby? Does Lucy put up with creepy Dave?

Even if this is a standalone I must say I'm quite happy with the ending but I would love to see more from these characters because they all have a story to tell.

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I absolutely loved this book!
It's not the type that I'd normally go for, but I am so glad that I did. It's funny, witty & true to life - I could totally relate to Ros, her life & relationships with work, friends & partner.
I'm looking forward to reading more from Lindsey!

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I devoured this in a single day! A story of friendship, love and nostalgia. Of going back to what you thought was perfect and finding yourself along the way. Great characters, warm, wonderful friendship and a great love story to boot. Ros’s parents were a hoot!

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I've just spent the most wonderful afternoon, devouring this wonderful new book from Lindsey Kelk. I absolutely adore this author and it is always a treat to be able to delve into her latest book.

And this was no exception, from the moment we see that Ros who has moved back to her parents after a few years in Washington, has had her bedroom relocated, you knew you were in for an amusing read. For they have set her up in a shed in the garden for her (and their) privacy. Not only is it her bedroom but its her bedroom from the 90s, so plenty of nostalgia there!

Actually her parents are hilarious, there is a scene with sushi that let's just say you wouldn't want it to be your own parents but for other people its very funny!!

Ros is determined to live in the past and isn't that keen on change, so when she accidentally gets in contact with her ex, and they get together, she is very happy to pick things up where they left off. I wasn't keen on that man at all!

I loved her friendship group, all really distinct personalities and had their own things going on that were interesting to follow. And her new job, well that's different, I'd never given podcasts much thought but Ros was working on one, and for a child gaming YouTube star which is rather amusing.

This has all of Lindsey Kelks' trademark humour in the book, some romance, loads of great situations. I loved the roller skating, and the walled garden and also the dark disc which are all really great scenes.

It's a story that has it all and that I absolutely adored reading. Another hit from one of my all time favourite authors.

Thank you to Harper Collins and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

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Entertaining, funny and heartwarming story that I found a brilliant read.
Friendships that are solid are always a good basis of a "fall from grace" style romcom and the friends in this book were an amazing bunch. I think it tackles that change to friendships that occurs (at any age but especially in 30s) with careers, kids, marriage etc and how we can sometimes elevate the glory days with nostalgia and an impossible ideal that often doesn't reflect reality.
This has all the great things you'd expect from a Lindsey Kelk book and was a joy

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Light Hearted Read.. To Looking Forward and Leaving The Past in the Past 🥂

Ros returns after working three years away, expecting life to continue as it was before she left, but lots has changed, life moves on. Her parents have found a new lease of life, since both daughters have flown the nest. Their relationship like young lovers, embarrassingly so at times for Ros.
A new person has joined her closest friends, things have gone back with her ex, but is that what she wants. For a long time reminiscing and missing how things were...

I've not read any books by this author before, but definitely would do again. Lighthearted, full of humour, overall great read 👍

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When Ros steps off a plane after four years away she’s in need of a job, a flat and a phone that actually works. And, possibly, her old life back. Because everyone at home has moved on, her parents have reignited their sex life, she’s sleeping in a converted shed and she’s got a bad case of nostalgia for the way things were. Then her new phone begins to ping with messages from people she thought were deleted for good. Including one number she knows off by heart: her ex’s. Sometimes we’d all like the chance to see what we’ve been missing.

Oh what an entertaining read this proved to be! Kelk provides the perfect mix of laugh out loud humour and a more serious plot. Honestly this read was so very enjoyable and I highly recommend it.

This starts with Ros returning home, quite literally to a shed, although we do not know the reasons why initially, we follow her as she settles back into her old life and even with her old boyfriend. Along the way Ros might just learn a thing or two. Now, a book such as this does not have shocking twist after twist but it does provide pure escapism and I adored losing myself in this read. Throughout the book I felt every emotion Ros was experiencing, I laughed a lot but there are more emotional moments as well and it all made the book feel very touching.

Ros happens to be one of my favourite characters ever, she is so realistic and so likeable. It was like reading a book about a friend and I adored following her as she navigates her life. I have to give a special mention to her parents, I will not detail their antics but oh wow are you in for a treat! Then we have her friends, I want them to be my friends! All of them are so funny, very individual and bring something to the book and to Ros' life.

'In Case You Missed It' is pure entertainment from beginning to end. I loved getting to know Kelk's wonderful characters and the plot is so entertaining and had me beaming. This is such an enjoyable read and you cannot say better than that.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for an advance copy.

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Read this in less than 24 hours....

The thing with a Lindsey Kelk book is that it's like catching up with an old mate, on your sofa in your fave Pjs, with a nice glass of vino and 'In Case You Missed It' is the prefect tonic to this crazy world right now.

In usual chaotic but hilarious still, Ros is a heroine you root for the minute she ends up in the men's loos in a pub (not as seedy as that sounds). She has a group of mates who you'd happily hang out with in the pub (especially as the landlord is one of their besties and is happy to give drinks on the house).

Ros has just returned for 3 years living in America and wants her life to return to Ros 3 years ago, including getting back in touch with her ex boyfriend...Patrick - I'll say this for Patrick, he clearly went to the Daniel Cleaver school of being a cad.

I have complete faith in Lindsey that she wouldn't let her heroine settle for anything less, especially when there is a landlord giving away free drinks on he horizon!

Chuck in a baby shower, vow renewal a leaky shed and a genius sister and you have all the making of a classic Kelk book.

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to review this book, this is my honest opinion.

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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.

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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 😁

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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..

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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?

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

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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?

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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.

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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.

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My first read by this author, but I loved it. A heartwarming story with the right ending! Highly recommended.

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I only discovered Kelk late last year after a netgalley ARC, and found myself buying her entire back catalogue. Naturally, when this came out I leapt at the chance to read it and it shot straight to the top of my pile.

It’s everything you would expect - comedy, great characters and a nice pacey plot.

Kelk is becoming one of my favourite authors. Fantastic.

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This has got to be Lindsey Kelks BEST BOOK YET!
Ros has just returned from America and working in Washington for three years. Her friends are still there but have moved on with their lives, she’s jostled by her parents into living in a pimped up shed at the bottom of their garden and sending out a group text with her new number opens a whole can of worms.
I was gripped from the very beginning, desperate to know what Ros was not saying about her time in Washington, what’s the deal with the new dude John that has infiltrated the friendship group since she’d been away and can you ever go back to how you left things.
It’s no secret I’m a massive fan of Lindsey and love her writing style but this book has just blown me away, the story, the characters, the undercurrents the twisty bits. This will be a book that I pick up and re-read over and over again.

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In Case You Missed It by Lindsey Kelk a five-star read you can’t miss. This is like the reading equivalent of coming in on a rainy night soaked to the skin and finding out someone has run you a hot bubble bath, has the wine chilled ready and the biggest fluffiest towels ready and left to warm. It just gives you that awwwww warm heartedness that blows you away. Getting to know Ros was like discovering a new best friend, which as the story will tell you can be difficult when you are an adult. If you are looking for your next favourite read then look no further, pick this up and enjoy as you will not be disappointed, it is one of those stories that I will re-read over and over and I am sure I will always get the warm fuzzies for. I can only hope we get to hear more from the other characters in this story as the are all amazingly well written and have qualities that I need to hear more from.

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I loved this book. It was warm funny and so relatable! I am the same age as Ros and could really relate to where she was in her life & the relationships she had with her friends. I loved her parents to especially her mum. I was feeling really down during week 9 of lockdown & this book really cheered me up. It's a fun happy and excellent read.

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I am a big big fan of Lindsey's and to see I had been given the opportunity to read and review this ARC I was so excited, thank you Harper Collins and Net Galley.

I was so upset when the I heart series finished last year and thought what will Lindsey write about next, you needn't be disappointed as this is just as brilliant as all her other work.

Meet Ros, she left london for Washington 3 years ago to be producer at radio station and left behind boyfriend Patrick. Ros is now home and her parent's have changed her bedroom into a office, so they have given her space and privacy AKA the garden shed.

Patrick is now back in her life and they think they can pick up where they left off, none of her friends liked him and neither did I. Her parent's are bonkers mad and her friends are just wondeful. New to the gang is John.

Can you get back with an Ex?

This book had me laughing all the way though, the shed, the sushi, the dark disco (we all want to go to one of them right?) the tiger had me cracking up. I didn't want this book to end.

I could write about this all day but I won't spoil it, Just pick it up and read it, you will be left wanting more.

Let's hope this is just the beginning of Ros and her mad life.

My book of the year so far.

I would give this 10 stars if I could.

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I am a big Lindsey Kelk fan but this book exceeded all my expectations. I absolutely loved Ros and her three best friends. Friendship is a big theme in this book and I loved how they were always there for each other. Thankfully Ros saw through her ex, the very unlikeable Patrick and a knight in shining armour was in the background ready to sweep her off her feet. There is a very funny scene involving sushi but I won't spoil the surprise. Lindsey at her best.

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Another great read from Lindsey Kelk , predictable.......Yes, but it didn't make it any less enjoyable. A romantic comedy that is a definite must for Lindsey Kelk fans, her style of writing flows easily with lots of laughs and 90s pop culture references #fuzzypeach. The main character, Ros, is very likable along with her group of close friends, and is someone you want everything to go well for. This has been my favourite stand alone read of hers and stayed up all night to finish it. Perfect for lockdown.

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Loved this. Light, funny, warm, and just what we all need at the moment! A new author for me to love and recommend!

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An absolutely fantastic author who has once again created a fantastic read!! I haven’t been able to put this one down. The characters are brilliant. I’ve laughed and cried. I highly recommend this great read which is available July 2020.

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

Firstly, let me say when I received this ARC from NetGalley, I am not ashamed to admit I did a happy dance. I am a huge fan of all things Lindsey Kelk and I have been waiting for In Case You Missed It since I finished I Heart Hawaii.
For me, Lindsey Kelk books are like a warm hug. I have been hooked since I Heart New York. I know her style of writing and humour and I can’t help but race through her books, however bereft I feel when I’ve finished them!

In Case You Missed It is a story about Ros who returns from working in America, back to her parents house (shed) and finds herself back in touch with her ex Patrick.
I can say with confidence that EVERY woman has a Patrick, and that’s why Lindsey’s books are so relatable. “A Patrick” is a man that broke your heart, you have dreamy memories about and thoughts that if you could go back maybe, just maybe, it would be all different. Ros gets to find out if reconnecting with Patrick is her second chance at that one big love.

This story isn’t just about romance though. It’s about reconnecting with childhood friends, growing up but giving a nod to the past (I specifically loved the Sweet Valley High and Judy Bloom Forever references) and moving on with life - you can probably tell by how this review is going that I loved it! I laughed until I cried and I’m sad that I have finished it.

If you have never read a Lindsey Kelk book you absolutely should. You will not be disappointed.

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You know it is a good day when the new Lindsey Kelk novel lands on your kindle, it is a day that you abandon all plans because you know you are in for a treat! In Case You Missed It is te title of her latest release and this book came at the perfect time as I was in need of something light hearted and witty to read and that is something we can always rely on in a Lindsey Kelk storyline.
Ros has been living it up in America for the past three years but she has now returned home to England with no job awaiting her, no man coming back on her arm and having to move back to her parents. Things are not looking bright but with the support of her life long friends back around her surely, she can turn things around and get her career and love life back on track.
Lindsey Kelk isn’t shy in creating flawed characters and I think this is what makes me love her characters and why they stick with me long after I have finished the books because they are so relatable by the time you are half way through her novels you feel as though you are one of the group reading about friends!
Lindsey Kelk always excels in creating such life like and relatable characters who hold the most natural and believable friendships amongst her characters. In this storyline there is a large friendship group with Ros, Sumi, Lucy and Adrian each of the characters are so well developed and have individual personality traits so they are easy to differentiate early on and they each bring their own little something to the group.
The storyline was predictable but this didn’t stop my enjoyment of the novel because although I could tell what would be the outcome in Ros’s love life the witty roller-coaster of a journey that she takes to get there held my attention the whole way through.
The storyline shows that we should never focus on looking back and comparing but looking forward and making the most of life and aim for your dreams rather than settling for the familiar. Know your worth and don’t stop until you achieve what you want and deserve.
This was the perfect pacey, light hearted humour read that I needed for this dull and dreary day it sure did bring a smile to my face and brightness to my day, this is definitely going to be a hit with Lindsey Kelk fans.

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Well, well, well. What a book!

My first thought is that I laughed so hard I did a lil wee. Really. I did.

Then I cried. And then I laughed a lot more.

Ros is a genuinely likable character. I loved her and really want to be friends with her, Sumi, Lucy and even Adrian. Her parents are fabulously bonkers, which I adored! And thanks to them, although I have never eaten sushi, now I never will!

There were some fantastic adventures, some hilarious mishaps and lots of drama to keep you intrigued and invested.

Honestly, this is Lindsey's best book yet! I adored it!

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⁣I was overjoyed to be able to get my hands on an advance copy of this book as I love Lindsey Kelk and she is my most owned author on my shelves!

This book was so relatable and extremely funny. I loved following the antics of Ros and her friendship group on their day to day trials and tribulations. I found the fact the Ros moved back home to her parents and ended up with her own little ‘shed’ room hilarious and loved all the 90’s themed references! ⁣

I disliked Patrick immensely (what an absolute d**k), but fell head over heel in love with John! He is officially my new fictional man crush!!

All in all a light hearted, modern Rom Com, perfect for an easy summer read. A must read book for all Lindsey Kelk fans and if you haven’t read anything by her yet, I recommend you make this one you first!! ⁣

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Loved it!!! ⁣

Thanks to @netgalley and @harpercollins for an advance copy of this book in exchange for a review.

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Hilariously witty, ridiculously relatable and amazingly British in every single way possible. I couldn't put this down once I'd started. Lindsey main characters are always so bloody relatable, and Ros is not an exception. Although her life is a bit of a disaster, her relationship with her friends, and parents are hilarious. And I just love to see a 30 odd year old still trying to figure life out, I relate to it so much.

As always, Lindsey knocked it out of the park. 5🌟 from me, loved this book.

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Yet again - a fabulous book from Lindsey Kelk.

I liked Ros from the off - and her relationship with her friends was great. Despite the changes they all had going on in their lives they all looked out for each other completely (the exact opposite of the group of friends in the book Olive I read recently). And I was a bit sad that Ros didn't share everything with them - as I knew they would have understood.

The description of Ros's relocated childhood bedroom into her parent's shed is hilarious - ALL of the 90s references right there!

Ros's evolving relationship with her parents and sister was also explored. I loved the chats she had with her Mum later in the book.

Some of the romance storyline was a bit predictable (Patrick was a d*ck, John was ace) - but that didn't take away from the enjoyment of the book.

The section about the teenager gaming sensation was very apt as I currently have a nocturnal 15 year old who is living his best lockdown life communicating with his friends online through his x-box. Sadly he hasn't made millions out of it (he would say 'yet'!!)

It was a book I really enjoyed and kept reading 'one more chapter' - and now I want to know what happened to all of the characters afterwards!

It's out in a couple of days, and definitely worth ordering for an easy, fun, enjoyable, escapist read.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC.

I've also remembered I have a hard copy previous book by Lindsey Kelk in my TBR pile (having been easily persuaded when someone (Sarra Manning I think - although it could have been Lindsey herself!!) tweeted to say it was 99p on Amazon) - so I will be reading it soon and adding it to the community library my friend has set up in her porch whilst the real library in our village is shut due to Covid19!

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I love every Lindsey Kelk book without fail, and this was no exception. Ros is very likeable and relatable, as is her relationship with her career, her family, her friends and her ex. A really enjoyable easy read, perfect for a bit of escapism.

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When Ros returns home to London from Washington DC after three years away, she’s ready and waiting to rejoin the life she left behind. However, her friends now have new lives of their own, her parents have rediscovered their love for one another and Ros’ bedroom is now in a shed at the bottom of her parent’s garden! With a new phone and number to share, one group message later, and Ros starts to receive messages from her old life. One in particular from a number and man she thought she’d erased from her life for good; the man who broke her heart...

From the outset I was so invested in Ros’ story and loved how this book was written in the first person from her perspective. She has been the absolute best leading character! I smiled constantly as I was reading and was in fits of laughter throughout. There are so many fantastic one-liners and some absolutely hilarious scenes (my particular favourites being the sushi incident, the dark disco and the drama with the tiger head)! I am already missing Ros and could happily read about her life forever!

Ros’ friendships with Sumi, Adrian and Lucy were just so wonderful and I adored these characters just as much as Ros. They were always there to support and offer advice and really did have the best names for a certain someone from Ros’ past too!

I was really hoping for a particular ending for Ros as the story progressed and I am so thankful Lindsey granted my wish. Ros is one very lucky lady!

I raced through this book and loved every moment. I just couldn’t put it down! It is such a brilliant, uplifting and hilarious story with a great message at its heart; I would recommend this to everyone!

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Ros is just back from America and living in a shed at the bottom of her parent’s garden. When an ex gets back in touch after she sends out a group text about her return is this a second chance with love.

This was such a good book with lots of laugh out loud moments. Ros had a Bridget Jones feel about her which isn’t a bad thing, who doesn’t love Bridget Jones!

I loved the dynamics between Ros and her friends Sumi, Adrian and Lucy and John of course. I could also see this book working well as a film.

The story flows making it an enjoyable and easy read.

Thanks to Netgalley and HQ for the ARC

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I liked this novel for its diverse characters in a modern rom/com story.
Would you really want to go back on time? That's the question for our main character Ros, back from a job in the big USA to coming home to living in her parents shed! The love of friendship is clear throughout this whole story. I really enjoyed this novel and if you are a big fan of all things pod cast then this is the book for you. Loved the ending very refreshing!! Great book a must read!

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Wonderfully funny and ultimately an uplifting tale.

After losing her job in America and having to move back home and live in a shed at the bottom of her parents garden Ros sees her friends with their jobs, their relationships and finds herself missing what she once had, or someone she once had to be precise.

Ros seems stuck in the past.

She liked her twenties, she wants them back.

And after getting a new phone and sending out a text to ALL her contacts, she finds herself back in contact with her ex. The one that got away, or so she thought.

That is until she opens her eyes and realises that maybe she was seeing some of her past through rose tinted glasses.

In Case You Missed It really hits the spot.

Plenty of humour and banter throughout all dished out from a cracking cast of characters. I found myself smiling with every turn of the page.

Highly recommended.

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This is the first book I have read by Lindsey Kelk. I am looking forward to reading more. This is a romantic comedy just what is needed to escape the trials of lockdown. It was funny and kept me wanting to read one more chapter. Highly recommend.

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This book has it all - nostalgia, romance, humour, poignancy, friendship, an adult child having to live in a shed in her mum and dad's back garden, podcasts, roller skating, babies - it ticks a lot of boxes. All the characters are likeable and well-developed. My favourite characters are Ros (the main protagonist), Sumi, and John (I loved John!). Ros's sister has some great lines too. I liked this book so much, particularly with regard to the slow burn romance, that I'm re-reading it. I'll definitely be looking to read more Lindsey Kelk books. If you want a giggle, give this a go.
With thanks to Net Galley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Loved it! Thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish.

My first read by this author – and cannot believe I’d not heard of her before. If you enjoy books by Jojo Moyes or Sophie Kinsella, then you are in for a treat with this one – and I can’t wait to read more by this author.

The story follows Ros, who has returned home after 3 years working away in Washington DC – she thinks she wants life just how it used to be with her ex Patrick – but does she really? Ros meets up with her forever friends and they are such likeable characters.

The story just flows with hilarious funny laugh out loud episodes, including a shed to call home and a tiger mask!
Read it – an enjoy. I miss the characters already!

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley, in return for an unbiased review.

Thank you NetGalley

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Loved this book and is the first time I have read
anything by this author and will not be the last. Thank you for giving me a copy of this to review

I think this is a perfect summer read with strong interesting characters.

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Absolutely loved this book. Light hearted, easy to read funny book with characters that were so easy to like and relate to.

Ros, having lost her job in America has come home. Temporarily she needs to stay with her parents. However they have enjoyed the freedom of space and moved Ros s belongings to a garden shed, converted into a very small bedroom, with its very own comfortable loo!!

Ros rekindled her relationship with her old boyfriend, as well as landing a job to do a podcast involving a 14vyr old teenager who only ever wears a face mask and appears to have a crush on her

Ros wants to carry on her life as it was before she left but time hasn't stood still and is made to realise the future is forward not backwards.
A lively, heart warming, feel good read. Highly recommend.

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Lindsey Kelk is fast becoming one of my go to authors. Her books are relatable, funny and just what a girl who loves rom coms and chick lit needs in her life. An easy to read, laugh out loud novel, I highly recommend it and would love to read a sequel - there are a few sub stories happening that would make great standalone stories where Ros and co could easily be mentioned / featured. Fans of Bridget Jones and the Spinster Series would love this.

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This was not my first Lindsay Kelk book and I enjoyed this like all the others. In fact, I cant put them down until I'm finished. Her heroines are relatable, real and funny. Her leading men are charming, warm and enviable. It was refreshing to read about some different professions. Ros has returned from the US where she was a radio producer. She is broke, relegated to the shed at the bottom of her parents garden and desperate. Her friends are thrilled to have her home but their lives have moved which is a shame. All Ros wants is to relive their past adventures and her past loves. An easy, entertaining, feel good book that will have you chuckling and routing for Ros!

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Another enjoyable read by Lindsey Kelk, She always manages to add a little magic to her stories and In Case You Missed It was filled with all of her usual humour, heart and likeable characters!

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I’m a huge fan of Lindsey Kelk’s sassy writing style so was delighted to be approved for this book... and it didn’t disappoint.
I loved Ros, the main character, and really Invested in her and wanted the best for her. As the tale unfolded we saw her almost try to turn back time to relive a previous life and see if it turned out as she had hoped at the time but what we really were seeing was Ros growing up and coming to terms with being in control of life, and getting the best out of it because you deserve it. It was all very relatable (as are most of Lindsey’s books) and I often recognised bits of myself in Ros... as anyone who has been in love or had their heart broken will I am sure.

I could envisage this as a movie in the future - one I would definitely go to the cinema to watch! I loved the book and was sad when it ended, though I was pleased with the ending.

Thanks to Harper Collins and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

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Thank you HarperCollins & NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book.

Lindsey Kelk has done it again! I absolutely adore all of Lindsey's books and this was no different. I absolutely could not put it down.

The story follows Ros has just moved back to London after working in the US for 3 years. Although her friends aren't too keen on the idea, she gets in touch with her ex boyfriend and things spiral from there.

Once again, Lindsey has created something that took me on an emotional rollercoaster. I laughed, I cried, and I fell in love with Ros' relatable character.

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As soon as I see Lindsey Kelk has a new book it immediately hits the top of my TBR list. I love her writing style and the rich, complex characters she creates.

‘In case you missed it’ is Lindsey Kelk at her best. She introduces you to a cast of characters you fall in love with, and a couple you perhaps feel less than warmly towards, and then she takes you on a journey with them. I loved this story so much and I devoured it from beginning to end. It was maddening (in the very best way) to wait for Ros to see what was under her nose the whole time and I couldn’t have been more invested in the story.

I found it hilarious, warm and uplifting.

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Ah Lindsey, thank you, I think this has been your best so far- I loved it. So many laugh out loud moments and a few lumpy throat times too. Read it, you won’t be disappointed.

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This was funny and sweet. It was such a fantastic summer read. Lindsey is one of my fave authors and whatever she releases I'll always read. I can't wait to read more from her xx

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If there was ever a book that made you laugh out loud this is it
It tells the story of Ros who goes to USA to seek her fame and fortune but instead gets the sack something she keeps to herself for awhile
She arrives back at her parents home to be shown how her very selfless dad has turned his shed into a tiny bedroom complete with all her bedding~ groovy chick and Justin Timberlake posters he has even installed a mini en-suite with compostable toilet. Ros’s old room is now her mums yoga studio and she is looking very fit and toned Ros notices
All Ros needs to do is find a job she has a new phone but all her numbers are saved into the cloud so she sends a message to all her old contacts saying she is back
Resulting in two weird replies the first from a woman she hasn’t heard of in years offering her a podcast job starting on Monday which she is thrilled to accept
The second message comes from Patrick the man she ended it with to go to USA in first place none of her friends like him but she thinks they may still have a chance. Will they?

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Fab storyline, amusing prose and enough romance to keep you satisfied. Lindsey Kelk doesn't disappoint with this uplifting romantic comedy that leaves you with a smile on your face. Heartwarming.

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Great read. Funny, light hearted and moreish. Fabulous characters that you just want to be friends with and moments of hilarity throughout. The parents are hysterical and the undeniable stars of the tale. There maybe an element of predictability but you just don’t care because the ride along the way is so much fun. Recommended read.

Thank you Netgalley

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Ros is lost, consumed by the past and searching for happiness. There are some great characters in this book, Ros’ friends, her parents, and who could not enjoy Snazzlechuff. Lindsey Kelks positions the narrative in the here and now with a famous youtuber and boomeranging adults, returning back to the family home. At the heart of this story is love and what it can be for different people, for Ros, her parents, for Patrick and for John,

This story reminded me that happiness isn’t always what we expect it to be, and usually the people, the moments and the places that we associate with happiness can never quite live up to what we expect so best to create happiness in the moment rather than search for something that may no longer be there.

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Ros took a job offer abroad, but when it doesn’t work out and she flies back home, everyone seems to have moved on - apart from her. She’s stuck in her nostalgic ways, thinking back to her early 20s as the best years of her life. But her friends disagree, and are happier where they are. Is the secret to Ros’ happiness getting back to her boyfriend Patrick that she had to leave behind when she took the job?...⁣

We’ve all been there. Feeling like your friends are miles ahead of you, and you can’t catch up. I fully understood Ros’ position, but also that of her friends. The only think I wasn’t sure of, was her Dad’s faith in the shed he’d built🤦🏼‍♀️⁣

John is bloody lovely, I adored him 😩 as you probably saw from the prompt cards I posted on my stories (highlights on my page), I was rooting for him early on🤞🏻⁣

The story of Ros’ life and the revealing of different parts that we didn’t know, despite getting everything first person, was really well written. And kept me wanting to read to the end! Lindsey has this talent of creating a bubble of amazing characters, and a story that you want to race to the end for, but you can’t miss anything in between 😂⁣

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This book was fantastic and as ever Lindsey Kelk does not disappoint. This book literally has every feeling that you can imagine but for me there were so many giggles that I sat smiling for almost the entire book. I loved the characters and the plot. Even though it was predictable I had to keep reading and sometimes predictability is lovely. Ros and her parents were hilarious and I will be thinking of them for days to come. This book has made me want to re-read the whole back catalogue of this authors books. So please watch out for that in the coming months. This book is an absolute must read and very much pick it up now for a bit of sunshine in your life. I’m off to buy the physical copy as I need it for my bookshelf

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This was my first Lindsey Kelk book and it will not be my last! This was a fantastic, beautiful and fun read with second chances at its core. I loved this book so much that after 100 pages in I went and purchased a physical copy!

The characters were brilliant and I honestly loved the humour and banter between them all. Ros was an amazing main character with lots of depth and development. I definitely connected with her on many levels, wanting to go back to the past when things were better and life seemed easier. The side characters were on point and I loved each and everyone of them. The one question I do have is where do I find myself a John?! He was so sweet and took such an interest in Ros and her life!

This was such a light-hearted and uplifting book that I honestly struggled to put down! I honestly recommend this book to all fans of contemporary romance! This book was perfect and I cannot wait to read more of Lindsey Kelk's books!

Thank you HarperCollins UK, NetGalley and Tandem Collective UK for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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