The No-Show

Three women who seemingly have nothing in common find that they're involved with the same man in this smart new rom-com by Beth O'Leary, bestselling author of The Flatshare.

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 are all in serious danger of falling in love with a man who may have not just one or two but three women on the go....
 
Is there more to him than meets the eye? Where was he on Valentine’s Day? And will they each untangle the truth before they all get their hearts broken?

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Published Apr 12, 2022

352 pages

Average rating: 7.08

84 RATINGS

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b_marie
May 01, 2025
6/10 stars
3.5 I had one thought the whole time (I won't say cause spoilers) but I was very happy to be proven wrong. This book was a just keep reading book for me but I am glad I did. The twist gave the book so much heart and depth. It definitely made my opinion of the book change.
Hayden Mattick
Nov 18, 2024
10/10 stars
I reaaaaally enjoyed this book, such a nice way to tie everything together at the end and I love the whole idea behind it (fitting that I read it over Valentine's Day)
Catherine Lanyon
Aug 22, 2024
10/10 stars
Absolutely loved this book!!!!!!!!
Acashley
Jul 01, 2024
Didn’t like to many characters. Didn’t finish
Mel Eaglestone
Jun 10, 2024
8/10 stars
I didn't cry when this ended, I promise.

I would recommend this to anyone who has read other works by O'Leary because this, to me, is her standout. I feel like she's moved on since her first books and really refined her storytelling. I went from hating on Joseph to being utterly gobsmacked right at the twist!

A gorgeous little bit of twisty chick lit to read this summer - pack this in your suitcase for your holidays!

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