The No-Show

By: Beth O'Leary

Narrated by: Evanna Lynch, Heather Long, Kathryn Drysdale, Luke Thompson

Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

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, best-selling 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?

©2022 Beth O'Leary (P)2022 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"Sweepingly romantic, bursting with character, and so, so clever I gasped out loud. Many writers make you feel good, but O'Leary also makes you think." (Gillian McAllister, author of That Night)

“Beth O’Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry, and ache all in the same book, and The No-Show is her most moving yet. O’Leary’s wit, charm, and heart are on full, fantastic display in this cozy, surprising, and deeply satisfying novel. I couldn’t possibly love it more.” (Emily Henry, New York Times best-selling author of Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation)

"Achingly clever." (Sophie Cousens, New York Times best-selling author of I Just Haven't Met You Yet)

Excellent book but probably better for reading than audible

This book, once completed, is truly fabulous. I was left thinking that the format is likely much better for reading plan for audible because of the constant transition between characters in time.

One of my favorites!

You won’t regret purchasing this book. It’s my favorite book so far this year! I never reread books, but I’d consider it.

Twists and turns- wonderful!

I absolutely adored this audiobook. I love the multiple narrators and the story is so well thought out and well written. I loved listening to everything unfold. A must listen! Another great gem from Beth O’Leary!

Crazy twist

I thought I hated this book for a moment and then I loved it. I’ve loved everything Beth O’Leary has written!

Good but wanting more (minor spoiler included)

Beth O'Leary is one of my new favorite authors, primarily bc her characters are so real and endearing. The details and depth of feeling she brings into them are truly special. And the audio readers are always fantastic!
I liked all three main characters (POVs) in this book, but bc the narrative investment is spread out between them (*spoiler* and deliberately full of misdirection), I didn't feel as attached. Another of Ms. O'Leary's gifts is portraying emotional trauma and its labyrinths. As I finished, I found myself wishing this had somehow been two different books so that I could connect with everyone more, including the wonderful side characters (Aggie!).

Beth O’Leary does it again

Another winner from a stellar storyteller. Beth O’Leary’s books balance the hard and the joyous, the poignant and the gentle, all the while introducing us to flawed-but-ultimately-good characters who feel like friends by the end. This is an author in her creative prime and we are lucky to get to experience her work. The No Show for me is right up there with The Flatshare and The Switch as books I’ll read (or listen to) over and over. Fantastic narration on this one, too!

Happy Ending!!! Unexpected twist!!!

Narration being separarte helped keep everyone straight. It was so great to be taken on this journey.
I thought he was a two faced jerk, but WHA?!? He’s not. The buildup learning 3 women’s stories was worth it. The twist happens about 1/2 way through at 5+ hours the WHOLE story changes in a fantastic way. You will end up liking this particular dude.

Note* it’s not labeled lgbtq+ but there are 2 significant minor characters that are lgbtq.

Impossible to put down!

Impossible to put down. excellent story telling. highly recommend. never saw the end...great ending.

Not a comedy!

I like this book very much but I do not understand why it is being called a Romaric comedy. I didn’t laugh once. I did cry though. It is serious, complicated, and sad. The cover is a misleading insult to the deep emotions inside.

Bittersweet but beautiful

Such a lovely story! Well developed characters and not your average plot. Definitely would recommend!