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The No-Show

an unexpected love story you'll never forget, from the author of The Flatshare
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The No-Show by Beth O'Leary is a heartwarming tale about three women who find themselves stood up by the same man on Valentine's Day. As the story unfolds, it delves into their intertwined lives, exploring themes of love, friendship, and second chances. With an intricate narrative, it weaves together each woman's journey, uncovering unexpected connections and heartfelt truths.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of intricate relationship dynamics, as it weaves the lives of three women together with unexpected twists. With a blend of humour and heartfelt moments, it explores themes of missed connections and the search for love.

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The No-Show

The instant Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Flatshare and The Road Trip: an unexpected love story you'll never forget.

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'Ingenious, heartwarming and romantic' Sophie Kinsella

'Surprising and deeply satisfying' Emily Henry

'The kind of book that leaves an impression on your heart' Holly Miller

'Such a clever, finely woven, sweet and heart-rending story' Bolu Babalola

The funny, heart-breaking and uplifting new novel from the bestselling author of The Flatshare

Three women. Three dates. One missing man...

8.52 a.m. Siobhan is looking forward to her breakfast date with Joseph. She was surprised when he suggested it—she normally sees him late at night in her hotel room. Breakfast on Valentine's Day surely means something ... so where is he?

2.43 p.m. Miranda's hoping that a Valentine's Day lunch with Carter will be the perfect way to celebrate her new job. It's a fresh start and a sign that her life is falling into place: she's been dating Carter for five months now and things are getting serious. But why hasn't he shown up?

6.30 p.m. Joseph Carter agreed to be Jane's fake boyfriend at an engagement party. They've not known each other long but their friendship is fast becoming the brightest part of her new life in Winchester. Joseph promised to save Jane tonight. But he's not here...

Meet Joseph Carter. That is, if you can find him.

The No-Show is the brilliantly funny, heart-breaking and joyful new novel from Beth O'Leary about dating, and waiting, and the ways love can find us. An utterly extraordinary tearjerker of a book, this is O'Leary's most ambitious novel yet.

'Super-clever and super-readable, this brilliant book is going to be a massive hit' The Sun

'The kind of book you want all your friends to read so that you can talk about it non-stop' Lizzie Damilola Blackburn

'A brilliant, multilayered, romantic stunner' Lauren Ho

'Sweepingly romantic, bursting with character, and so, so clever' Gillian McAllister

'Perfect escapism: romantic and uplifting with a twist you won't see coming' Lucy Diamond

'Charming and delightful!' Laura Williams

'It will break your heart in a million different ways' Louise O'Neill

'A truly brilliant book' Lucy Vine

'Fresh and surprising yet still so distinctly Beth O'Leary' Caroline Hulse

'This book will stop-start your heart with plenty of tears and plenty of laughter' Lia Louis

'Fresh, clever, superbly plotted . . . A triumph' Mike Gayle

'Beth O'Leary at her very best' Lindsey Kelk

'Achingly clever, another fabulous read from Beth O'Leary' Sophie Cousens

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Beth O'Leary's The No-Show is praised for its wit, charm, and depth, combining humour with heartfelt moments. The narrative cleverly weaves three love stories, with an unexpected twist that captivates and delights readers. Reviewers commend the book for its engaging plot, emotional depth, and the satisfaction it brings, making it a standout in the romance genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529409147

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Beth O'Leary is a Sunday Times bestselling author whose novels have been translated into more than thirty languages. Her debut, The Flatshare, sold over a million copies and is now a major TV series. Her subsequent novels, The Switch, The Road Trip, The No-Show and The Wake-Up Call, were all instant bestsellers. A TV series of The Road Trip was first aired in 2024. Beth writes her books in the Hampshire countryside with a very badly behaved Golden Retriever for company. If she's not at her desk, you'll usually find her curled up somewhere with a book, a cup of tea and several woolly jumpers (whatever the weather).

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