The no-show by Beth O'Leary

Siobhan is a quick-tempered life coach with way too much on her plate. Miranda is a tree surgeon used to being treated as just one of the guys on the job. Jane is a soft-spoken volunteer for the local charity shop with zero sense of self-worth.

These three women are strangers who have only one thing in common: They've all been stood up on the same day, the very worst day to be stood up -Valentine's Day. And, unbeknownst to them, they've all been stood up by the same man.

Once they've each forgiven him for standing them up, they let him back into their lives and are in serious danger of falling in love with a man who seems to have not just one or two but three women on the go....

Is there more to him than meets the eye? And will they each untangle the truth before they all get their hearts broken?

This book is a tale of love, friendship and heartache with an element of mystery. Each of our three leading ladies, Siobhan, Miranda and Jane are incredibly unique and I never felt myself wanting to hear from one character more than another. Each with their own quirks and individuality, I loved their journeys and how they evolved throughout the novel. My feelings about Joseph however were up in the air until the very end. Do I love him, or do I want to punch him? There is an answer to that question, but I cannot say without spoilers.

I will say the twist had me reaching for the tissues and my heart to the point of shattering. The plot was so perfectly written, I’ve never read anything like it. Many are saying this is Beth’s best work. Laughing, crying, utter shock, this book is a roller coaster of emotions and I cannot recommend it enough!

Themes: Friendship, Love, Loyalty, Loss, Grief, Relationships, Romance.

Emily Feetham