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Lost Love on 6th Street: A Slow Burn Romantic Comedy
For fans of music-soaked mysteries, sizzling chemistry, and romance messier than a food-truck burrito, Lost Love on 6th Street turns Austin into the ultimate wingman.
Archivist Eleanor Hayes never expected her temporary job at Austin's music library to lead her on a spicy romp through the city's vibrant music scene. But when she stumbles upon a captivating photo of a mysterious musician from 1993, she’s suddenly knee-deep in dive bars, taco trucks, and awkward run-ins that have her wishing she’d worn cuter shoes.
Enter Luke Wyatt—the too-charming-for-his-own-good music promoter who knows every neon-lit corner of 6th Street and has the smirk to prove it. Teaming up to solve the mystery was supposed to be strictly business, but between flirty banter, late-night sleuthing, and undeniable sparks, Eleanor soon realizes she’s in way over her head.
In a city where romance is hotter than a Texas summer night and clues are as elusive as a hipster without a beard, Eleanor and Luke are about to discover that solving the mystery is the easy part... but falling for each other? That’s where things get complicated.
“In my mind, this is the perfect book. Five stars, no notes.” — Anna P.
“Couldn’t put this book down! Find a man like Luke—he’s the perfect gentleman of book boyfriends.” — Laura
“Absolutely adorable! The Austin vibes were so spot-on that I could practically feel the energy of the city while reading.” — Ashley B.
“This is one of those books you still think about days after. A fun read with really vivid characters and a surprising twist.” — Victor
“Super cute read! I loved going on an adventure through the Austin music scene. I never wanted to visit before, but this book definitely changed that.” — Hailey
“A lovely dual point-of-view romance I absolutely adored. Will make romance readers swoon as much as I did!” — Literary Redhead
Archivist Eleanor Hayes never expected her temporary job at Austin's music library to lead her on a spicy romp through the city's vibrant music scene. But when she stumbles upon a captivating photo of a mysterious musician from 1993, she’s suddenly knee-deep in dive bars, taco trucks, and awkward run-ins that have her wishing she’d worn cuter shoes.
Enter Luke Wyatt—the too-charming-for-his-own-good music promoter who knows every neon-lit corner of 6th Street and has the smirk to prove it. Teaming up to solve the mystery was supposed to be strictly business, but between flirty banter, late-night sleuthing, and undeniable sparks, Eleanor soon realizes she’s in way over her head.
In a city where romance is hotter than a Texas summer night and clues are as elusive as a hipster without a beard, Eleanor and Luke are about to discover that solving the mystery is the easy part... but falling for each other? That’s where things get complicated.
“In my mind, this is the perfect book. Five stars, no notes.” — Anna P.
“Couldn’t put this book down! Find a man like Luke—he’s the perfect gentleman of book boyfriends.” — Laura
“Absolutely adorable! The Austin vibes were so spot-on that I could practically feel the energy of the city while reading.” — Ashley B.
“This is one of those books you still think about days after. A fun read with really vivid characters and a surprising twist.” — Victor
“Super cute read! I loved going on an adventure through the Austin music scene. I never wanted to visit before, but this book definitely changed that.” — Hailey
“A lovely dual point-of-view romance I absolutely adored. Will make romance readers swoon as much as I did!” — Literary Redhead
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Published August 20, 2024
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August 2, 2024
I liked the premise. A photographer trying to make it in the music scene in a new city full of music history.
But that's about the only thing, unfortunately.
The male protagonist was just constantly giving me the ick. He's pushy, he's close to obsessive, he's not respecting any boundaries. The female protagonist even dislikes some of it but is talked out of it by her best friend who think's this kind of behaviour is romantic. Ughh, whattt? The whole thing feels written by a man. Stereotypical manly behaviour that was considered romantic 50 years ago but shouldn't be in 2024 anymore. Ah yes, and he is lying to her from the start.
Other than that it was so much obsessing and mushing from both sides and not much plot. Since the reader is informed about a major twist almost from the start there was no tension building. I wished for more exploring and getting to know the vibe of the city, but it all felt dull. Even the supposed other plot twists were not that surprising.
Not for me, this one.
1,5 ⭐️
But that's about the only thing, unfortunately.
The male protagonist was just constantly giving me the ick. He's pushy, he's close to obsessive, he's not respecting any boundaries. The female protagonist even dislikes some of it but is talked out of it by her best friend who think's this kind of behaviour is romantic. Ughh, whattt? The whole thing feels written by a man. Stereotypical manly behaviour that was considered romantic 50 years ago but shouldn't be in 2024 anymore. Ah yes, and he is lying to her from the start.
Other than that it was so much obsessing and mushing from both sides and not much plot. Since the reader is informed about a major twist almost from the start there was no tension building. I wished for more exploring and getting to know the vibe of the city, but it all felt dull. Even the supposed other plot twists were not that surprising.
Not for me, this one.
1,5 ⭐️
August 10, 2024
˗ˏˋ꒰ 𝟮.𝟱⭐️꒱ 𑁍ࠜೄ ･ﾟˊˎ
playιng: [𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒏 6𝒕𝒉 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕] - [𝗹𝗼𝗹𝘂 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿]
1:35 ──────ㅇ───────── 3:47
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˗ˏˋ꒰🍻 ꒱𝒑𝒓𝒆-𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔
➵ 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒅: july 21st, 2024
⇒ another arc! the cover and the synopsis seemed really cute so i’m excited to read this!
-ˋˏ✄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
꒰ 🎶 ꒱𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒕
➵ eleanor gets a temporary job in austin, texas in a music museum. she meets luke and together they try to solve the mystery of a woman in a picture eleanor found while working. meanwhile, the two find their feelings growing for one another.
⇒ the synopsis of the story sounded so interesting to me and i was looking forward to a cozy mystery! the mystery wasn’t a big focus of the book and was solved 30% of the book. after that, i was wondering what the rest of the 70% of the book was about. i honestly don’t remember what went on in the middle of the story. the romance was insta-love and i couldn’t see any emotional connection between the two. their romance was 100% physical attraction.
-ˋˏ✄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
꒰ 🍻 ꒱𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔
➵ 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗿: i liked her in the beginning but by the time i got 20% of the way through, i started to dislike her. she doesn’t really have any personality and is weirdly obsessed with the woman in the picture…she says she feels connected to her and knows her??? girl what…
⇒ 𝗹𝘂𝗸𝗲: he was okay, but also very flat as a character. he helps eleanor on her quest to find the woman in the picture simply because he finds her hot and wants to be with her. he also acted immaturely at times (both him and eleanor did and they’re in their 30’s…one would think they would be mature adults) and it was a big turn off for me.
-ˋˏ✄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
꒰ 🎶 ꒱𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔
➵ the side characters didn’t have a lot of time in the book for the readers to connect with them, which was disappointing. therefore, i found the characters to be flat and very annoying (looking at you claire-)
⇒ i did like the dog because who doesn’t like dogs in books?
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꒰ 🍻 ꒱𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒔:
➵ 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀: disappointed
⇒ this could have been better in several ways: the mystery lasting longer, the romance not be insta-lovey, and the main characters to be likeable (or have some personality…)
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˗ˏˋ꒰ 💌 ꒱𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭𝓲𝓷𝓰! 𑁍ࠜೄ ･ﾟˊˎ
𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙘!
playιng: [𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒏 6𝒕𝒉 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕] - [𝗹𝗼𝗹𝘂 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿]
1:35 ──────ㅇ───────── 3:47
↯
˗ˏˋ꒰🍻 ꒱𝒑𝒓𝒆-𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔
➵ 𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒅: july 21st, 2024
⇒ another arc! the cover and the synopsis seemed really cute so i’m excited to read this!
-ˋˏ✄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
꒰ 🎶 ꒱𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒕
➵ eleanor gets a temporary job in austin, texas in a music museum. she meets luke and together they try to solve the mystery of a woman in a picture eleanor found while working. meanwhile, the two find their feelings growing for one another.
⇒ the synopsis of the story sounded so interesting to me and i was looking forward to a cozy mystery! the mystery wasn’t a big focus of the book and was solved 30% of the book. after that, i was wondering what the rest of the 70% of the book was about. i honestly don’t remember what went on in the middle of the story. the romance was insta-love and i couldn’t see any emotional connection between the two. their romance was 100% physical attraction.
-ˋˏ✄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
꒰ 🍻 ꒱𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔
➵ 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗿: i liked her in the beginning but by the time i got 20% of the way through, i started to dislike her. she doesn’t really have any personality and is weirdly obsessed with the woman in the picture…she says she feels connected to her and knows her??? girl what…
⇒ 𝗹𝘂𝗸𝗲: he was okay, but also very flat as a character. he helps eleanor on her quest to find the woman in the picture simply because he finds her hot and wants to be with her. he also acted immaturely at times (both him and eleanor did and they’re in their 30’s…one would think they would be mature adults) and it was a big turn off for me.
-ˋˏ✄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
꒰ 🎶 ꒱𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔
➵ the side characters didn’t have a lot of time in the book for the readers to connect with them, which was disappointing. therefore, i found the characters to be flat and very annoying (looking at you claire-)
⇒ i did like the dog because who doesn’t like dogs in books?
-ˋˏ✄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
꒰ 🍻 ꒱𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒔:
➵ 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀: disappointed
⇒ this could have been better in several ways: the mystery lasting longer, the romance not be insta-lovey, and the main characters to be likeable (or have some personality…)
-ˋˏ✄┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
↯
˗ˏˋ꒰ 💌 ꒱𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭𝓲𝓷𝓰! 𑁍ࠜೄ ･ﾟˊˎ
𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙘!
October 8, 2024
Huge thanks to NetGalley and Lost Lust for providing me with this copy! I had a great time reading this book! First half was CUTENESS OVERLOAD 😍😍😍😍 The way both Eleanor and Luke thought of each other was so precious 🥹 The book is filled with cowboy/southern hospitality vibes, which I don’t normally go for but i really enjoyed it!!! And the mystery that the mc’s are uncovering had me hooked! A little predictable but it really was not an issue for me; it was executed well. The only reason why I didn’t rate it higher is bc Luke’s behavior towards Eleanor after uncovering the truth they were after was not it 😅 As much as I understand and sympathize I just personally would’ve liked to have seen some type of a plan for him to seek therapy or something. Overall though this was really enjoyable!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 10, 2024
4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lost Love on 6th Street
Author: Lolu Sinclair
Romance
Thank you Netgalley and Lost Lust for this ARC! This book was short and sweet. Eleanor is a music archivist, and her job takes her on an adventure with Luke, a music promoter, through Austin. It has a bit of a mystery aspect thrown in with the romance which was great. It had a little bit of insta love so you have to like that trope or you may be annoyed with this book. The music stuff was cute and different. I really had a thing for Luke… 🥴. I was pleasantly surprised by the splash of spice that was thrown in. Overall I enjoyed this ARC.
Lost Love on 6th Street
Author: Lolu Sinclair
Romance
Thank you Netgalley and Lost Lust for this ARC! This book was short and sweet. Eleanor is a music archivist, and her job takes her on an adventure with Luke, a music promoter, through Austin. It has a bit of a mystery aspect thrown in with the romance which was great. It had a little bit of insta love so you have to like that trope or you may be annoyed with this book. The music stuff was cute and different. I really had a thing for Luke… 🥴. I was pleasantly surprised by the splash of spice that was thrown in. Overall I enjoyed this ARC.
August 5, 2024
Arc review
Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for letting me read and review this honestly !
The concept for this book is too cute but unfortunately it dragged for me. The writing felt really flat and I had to force myself to read it. I do see the potential in the author and will read anything else they publish.
Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for letting me read and review this honestly !
The concept for this book is too cute but unfortunately it dragged for me. The writing felt really flat and I had to force myself to read it. I do see the potential in the author and will read anything else they publish.
July 27, 2024
I really like the plot of this book. Eleanor's curiosity about the woman in the picture gave her and Luke something that brought them together in a natural way. It gave a good structure to the book. Their search for an answer made for a good driving plot and I wanted to know the history behind the picture as much as Eleanor.
The main characters' first meeting didn't feel forced. You can feel their connection and their chemistry. They actually got on well together. Their banter had me giggling. The dual point of view gave great insight into both their feelings.
The thing that bothered me was how when Luke had a hard time after a big life change for him happened Eleanor was kinda unemathetic and just didin't seem to support him through it. I understand that she was mad at him but I still think she should've backed him up. But other than that I really liked how they felt for each other and how down bad Luke was for Eleanor. Their relationship seems genuine and realistic.
An ARC provided by NetGalley.
The main characters' first meeting didn't feel forced. You can feel their connection and their chemistry. They actually got on well together. Their banter had me giggling. The dual point of view gave great insight into both their feelings.
The thing that bothered me was how when Luke had a hard time after a big life change for him happened Eleanor was kinda unemathetic and just didin't seem to support him through it. I understand that she was mad at him but I still think she should've backed him up. But other than that I really liked how they felt for each other and how down bad Luke was for Eleanor. Their relationship seems genuine and realistic.
An ARC provided by NetGalley.
August 20, 2024
I wanna thank netgalley for this ARC in exhange of an honest review. And I also wanna thank the author for this copy of the book:
I liked this book way more than I thought I would.
For a debut, it was very good. It kept engaged and entertained and I couldn't ask for more.
Eleanor was new in town and that's never easy but she more than make it work. She tried to resist Luke but it was impossible.
Luke was so smitten with her the moment he saw her, it was adorable. She pust him in the friendzone a little in the beggining but she changed her mind quick enough.
They had their ups and downs but despite it all, their love for each other never changed.
The mystery part was so good, it was a very nice plot and I was hooked.
I liked this book way more than I thought I would.
For a debut, it was very good. It kept engaged and entertained and I couldn't ask for more.
Eleanor was new in town and that's never easy but she more than make it work. She tried to resist Luke but it was impossible.
Luke was so smitten with her the moment he saw her, it was adorable. She pust him in the friendzone a little in the beggining but she changed her mind quick enough.
They had their ups and downs but despite it all, their love for each other never changed.
The mystery part was so good, it was a very nice plot and I was hooked.
September 16, 2024
3 🌟: This book was honestly not memorable :/ Let’s start with the positives though: The writing was good and very refreshingly simple as well and with its cute premise it was great! I actually liked the love interests together after everything was resolved and I thought their ending was sweet, I love it when epilogues aren’t rushed and don’t have a huge time jump but also give a cute glimpse into the couple’s future. Also I loved exploring Austin in this book through the mysterious scavenger hunt storyline - it was very much giving small town vibes even though Austin is a huge city lol.
But I’m afraid the cons outweighs the pros: despite how I thought Eleanor and Luke were cute together, the fact that he was lying to her from the start really threw me off their love story and he would think some really icky, not-like-other-girls things that I did not appreciate. Also one of the tropes here is insta-love which I’m not sure many people enjoy either so there’s that. And the start of this book felt very young, it took me a long time to believe that these main characters were in there 30s?! I could not take Luke’s flirting seriously for te first 20% because of this too 😭 Eleanor, wow, I was shocked by how little we learnt about her, by the end of the book she still felt like a stranger to me :/
BUT thank you so much to Lolu Sinclair, NetGalley and Lost Lust for providing me with an e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion :)
But I’m afraid the cons outweighs the pros: despite how I thought Eleanor and Luke were cute together, the fact that he was lying to her from the start really threw me off their love story and he would think some really icky, not-like-other-girls things that I did not appreciate. Also one of the tropes here is insta-love which I’m not sure many people enjoy either so there’s that. And the start of this book felt very young, it took me a long time to believe that these main characters were in there 30s?! I could not take Luke’s flirting seriously for te first 20% because of this too 😭 Eleanor, wow, I was shocked by how little we learnt about her, by the end of the book she still felt like a stranger to me :/
BUT thank you so much to Lolu Sinclair, NetGalley and Lost Lust for providing me with an e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion :)
August 18, 2024
The way Lolu sinclair writes is unlike anything i have read before.It is not only fast paced and easy to read but it also keeps your attention,making you want to read even more until you find yourself finishing the book.In all honesty i wasn't expecting to enjoy this book as much as i did.I loved the plot,especially how she added this mystery element to it so that it wasn't just focused on the romance but you were also constantly wondering what is going to happen with this photo Eleanor has found at her work and if it's going to be this next big story.This was also set in a small town and it had all of the cowboy vibes we all know and love.I also loved the male main interest - Luke.He was so sweet and genuine and although he did mess up at some points he grovelled for her forgiveness and i feel he done so strongly and well.I will definitely be reading anything and everything Lolu releases as this book made me feel such good,positive romcom vibes with a good plot but also a mystery within it that doesnt take up the entire book so you don't feel overwhelmed but it also has all of the romcom elements you look for in a romance book.
January 11, 2025
This adorable love story makes you feel all the feels. it is cozy, includes a dog (I bet that would get people to read it), and is about music, which is one of my passions too. i really like their characters, and their little scavengehunt. I think overall that Luke is a perfect gentleman. HOWEVER, that is also one of my main critiques, he turns out not to be perfect, and id just like to say that a bit of lying is involved, which i guess is kind of the plot line, but made me want him as my book boyfriend much less, especially considering the fact that there was no good reason for lying. but i mean who am i to decide on the quality of you guys's book boyfriends, he was perfect in any other sense. i definitely recommend this cute little story, especially if you like cowboys and country music.
Thank you to netgalley and the authors for sending me the book in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you to netgalley and the authors for sending me the book in exchange for an honest review!
August 19, 2024
Ok, now this book was adorable.
Eleanor Hayes secures a job in Austin, Texas, as an archivest in their thought music library, and she stumbles upon a photo of a mysterious young female musician from 1993. This photo sends her on a whirlwind adventure of forbidden love, family secrets, self realizationn, lost and found family, and ultimately love for herself.
Eleanor is like so many women. She has a quiet strength that she has quieted because of her low self-esteem, which she has largely due to failed relationships and the margor heartbreak she received by her previous long-term philandering boyfriend. She meets Luke Wyatt, and the two of them have an undeniable chemistry that they both try to ignore.. but they fail!
This was just the romance trope that I needed.
Thank you, Netgalley and Lolu Sinclair, for the e-arc of this beautiful book.
The opinions posted are my own and voluntarily given.
Eleanor Hayes secures a job in Austin, Texas, as an archivest in their thought music library, and she stumbles upon a photo of a mysterious young female musician from 1993. This photo sends her on a whirlwind adventure of forbidden love, family secrets, self realizationn, lost and found family, and ultimately love for herself.
Eleanor is like so many women. She has a quiet strength that she has quieted because of her low self-esteem, which she has largely due to failed relationships and the margor heartbreak she received by her previous long-term philandering boyfriend. She meets Luke Wyatt, and the two of them have an undeniable chemistry that they both try to ignore.. but they fail!
This was just the romance trope that I needed.
Thank you, Netgalley and Lolu Sinclair, for the e-arc of this beautiful book.
The opinions posted are my own and voluntarily given.
August 20, 2024
I think my expectations on this one were too high, but I still really enjoyed the book and think it was a very fun read.
In the book we follow Eleanor during her research in Austin on a photo she found. She gets unexpected help from Luke, who at the same time gives her a tour around the city. As the story is a dual-pov, we get to know both their thoughts and the way they develop feelings for each other.
“I didn’t know I had a cowboy fantasy until this very moment.”
Overall, the writing was good and easy to read and the story was definitely interesting. Still, I’m not a big fan of the miscommunication trope which ruined jt a bit for me. I just feel like a lot of the plot could be avoided if Luke would have been honest from the beginning.
“Just because he’s on my shitlist doesn’t mean I don’t care.”
I really enjoyed the way music and history were incorporated in the story and I felt like not only Eleanor got taken on a tour around the city but me as reader as well. If you’re in the mood for a cute romance story with a bit of a scavenger hunt, this one would be perfect.
A major thanks to Netgalley and Lolu Sinclair for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
In the book we follow Eleanor during her research in Austin on a photo she found. She gets unexpected help from Luke, who at the same time gives her a tour around the city. As the story is a dual-pov, we get to know both their thoughts and the way they develop feelings for each other.
“I didn’t know I had a cowboy fantasy until this very moment.”
Overall, the writing was good and easy to read and the story was definitely interesting. Still, I’m not a big fan of the miscommunication trope which ruined jt a bit for me. I just feel like a lot of the plot could be avoided if Luke would have been honest from the beginning.
“Just because he’s on my shitlist doesn’t mean I don’t care.”
I really enjoyed the way music and history were incorporated in the story and I felt like not only Eleanor got taken on a tour around the city but me as reader as well. If you’re in the mood for a cute romance story with a bit of a scavenger hunt, this one would be perfect.
A major thanks to Netgalley and Lolu Sinclair for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
August 20, 2024
3.75
“Love might not be simple. But it doesn’t have to be hard.”
ARC PROVIDED BY NETGALLEY IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW
this book has a really adorable story mixed with the vibrant musical city that's austin, a mystery that connects everything together and also some very hilarious and special side characters.
with eleanor we learn to be curious, believe in ourselves, find our place in the world and take a leap of faith in love and in life.
with luke we learn to follow our hearts, to trust in ourselves l, to share our love and favorite things with those around us and to be open.
it has love, it has music, it has places I now hope to visit one day and it's very truthful in the connection and serendipity of them and their love story.
It's just super cute and fun.
more of my favorite quotes below, so beware of possible spoilers
“We only have so much time on this earth. If there’s anything I’ve learned from losing my dad, it’s that. And Diane too. Being nervous, being scared is a waste of it.”
“I love you,”he says. “Everything I’ve done, as stupid as it has sometimes been, has come from loving you.”I cup his chin, unable to hide my smile. “What’s that look?”he asks. I take a deep inhale. His musk intermingles with the freshness of the air, a sweetness on the breeze. “I’m taking a picture, so I never forget this moment.”Luke moves in to kiss me, but he stops an inch away. “You’re going to have thousands of moments like this with me, Eleanor.”I close the space between us, indulging in his lips. Yep. I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.”
“Love might not be simple. But it doesn’t have to be hard.”
ARC PROVIDED BY NETGALLEY IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW
this book has a really adorable story mixed with the vibrant musical city that's austin, a mystery that connects everything together and also some very hilarious and special side characters.
with eleanor we learn to be curious, believe in ourselves, find our place in the world and take a leap of faith in love and in life.
with luke we learn to follow our hearts, to trust in ourselves l, to share our love and favorite things with those around us and to be open.
it has love, it has music, it has places I now hope to visit one day and it's very truthful in the connection and serendipity of them and their love story.
It's just super cute and fun.
more of my favorite quotes below, so beware of possible spoilers
“We only have so much time on this earth. If there’s anything I’ve learned from losing my dad, it’s that. And Diane too. Being nervous, being scared is a waste of it.”
“I love you,”he says. “Everything I’ve done, as stupid as it has sometimes been, has come from loving you.”I cup his chin, unable to hide my smile. “What’s that look?”he asks. I take a deep inhale. His musk intermingles with the freshness of the air, a sweetness on the breeze. “I’m taking a picture, so I never forget this moment.”Luke moves in to kiss me, but he stops an inch away. “You’re going to have thousands of moments like this with me, Eleanor.”I close the space between us, indulging in his lips. Yep. I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.”
August 11, 2024
2.5/5 ⭐️
Yikes, this was rough. It had a cute premise and I loved that the FMC (Eleanor) worked at a music library doing archival work. It just did not work as a romance at all. The MMC (Luke) gave me the ick right from the start and it only got worse as the book progressed. It was red flag after red flag with him and by the end of the book I was hoping they wouldn't end up together so that Eleanor could live her best life without him.
The pacing was off as well, no tension or build up really for the mystery or the romance. Not one I would recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley, Lolu Sinclair and Lost Lust for my early access to this.
Yikes, this was rough. It had a cute premise and I loved that the FMC (Eleanor) worked at a music library doing archival work. It just did not work as a romance at all. The MMC (Luke) gave me the ick right from the start and it only got worse as the book progressed. It was red flag after red flag with him and by the end of the book I was hoping they wouldn't end up together so that Eleanor could live her best life without him.
The pacing was off as well, no tension or build up really for the mystery or the romance. Not one I would recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley, Lolu Sinclair and Lost Lust for my early access to this.
July 25, 2024
A lovely dual point-of-view romance I absolutely adored. Will make romance readers swoon as much as I did!
July 26, 2024
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC. All opinions are my own.
𝑸𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒚:
Eleanor’s temporary job takes a turn when she discovers a photo of a mysterious musician from 1993. Her investigation leads her into the city's vibrant music scene and into a romantic partnership with a music promoter (Luke).
𝑴𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:
As someone who has lived in Austin for about 10 years, I was excited to read this book. However, I felt that the portrayal of Austin's vibe was somewhat exaggerated and caricatured.
The romance felt very insta-love, and Luke came across as overly obsessive and insistent on taking charge in a stereotypical "manly" way.
Additionally, I dislike relationships that start with a lie (even a white lie), which was a major drawback for me.
𝑸𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒚:
Eleanor’s temporary job takes a turn when she discovers a photo of a mysterious musician from 1993. Her investigation leads her into the city's vibrant music scene and into a romantic partnership with a music promoter (Luke).
𝑴𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:
As someone who has lived in Austin for about 10 years, I was excited to read this book. However, I felt that the portrayal of Austin's vibe was somewhat exaggerated and caricatured.
The romance felt very insta-love, and Luke came across as overly obsessive and insistent on taking charge in a stereotypical "manly" way.
Additionally, I dislike relationships that start with a lie (even a white lie), which was a major drawback for me.
July 29, 2024
I really enjoyed this book! I was hooked from the start by Sinclair's voice; plenty of description and emotion without feeling forced. I loved the setting and the way Eleanor and Luke's relationship felt so organic. The twists kept me on my toes and I never managed to guess any of them, and the tension and jeopardy had my stomach twisting. A great read.
August 12, 2024
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy.
This was a sweet, dual POV romance set amidst the Austin music scene. It was refreshing to see a romance set in a metro area outside of the usual New York and Los Angeles. Both Luke and Eleanor were likeable and made you want to root for them individually and as a couple.
This was a sweet, dual POV romance set amidst the Austin music scene. It was refreshing to see a romance set in a metro area outside of the usual New York and Los Angeles. Both Luke and Eleanor were likeable and made you want to root for them individually and as a couple.
August 6, 2024
**Lost Love on 6th Street** by Lolu Sinclair
**Rating:** ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
In my mind, this is the perfect book. Five stars, no notes.
I love the banter between Eleanor and Luke. At first, I thought this was just a romance book, which it is, but it is so much more than that. The element of found family and the plot twists add depth and intrigue to the story.
As a lover of country music and a concert photographer myself, this book was incredibly relatable. Without giving too much away, if you like spice, you'll love chapter 25.
"Lost Love on 6th Street" releases on August 20th. Thanks to "Lost Lust" and NetGalley for the early copy.
**Rating:** ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
In my mind, this is the perfect book. Five stars, no notes.
I love the banter between Eleanor and Luke. At first, I thought this was just a romance book, which it is, but it is so much more than that. The element of found family and the plot twists add depth and intrigue to the story.
As a lover of country music and a concert photographer myself, this book was incredibly relatable. Without giving too much away, if you like spice, you'll love chapter 25.
"Lost Love on 6th Street" releases on August 20th. Thanks to "Lost Lust" and NetGalley for the early copy.
September 12, 2024
Loved this book! it's written in double POV which I absolutely love, the characters are described in a way that made me picture them immediately. It's a lovely romance between Eleanor, a new-in-town archivist at the Austin Music Library and Luke, a music promoter that knows the town like the back of his hand.
I love how the relationship is build up, they start off as strangers, become friends on their mission together until their chemistry becomes undeniable.
I must say this was almost a 5 star rating from me, but there were a few parts that I didn't like as much as the rest. That’s why this book gets 4 stars from me.
If you like cowboys, country music, banter, mystery and a meant to be kind of love story... This is the book for you!
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.
I love how the relationship is build up, they start off as strangers, become friends on their mission together until their chemistry becomes undeniable.
I must say this was almost a 5 star rating from me, but there were a few parts that I didn't like as much as the rest. That’s why this book gets 4 stars from me.
If you like cowboys, country music, banter, mystery and a meant to be kind of love story... This is the book for you!
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.
March 14, 2025
*Thank you to NetGalley and ___ for the eARC of this book; the review is my own.*
Just shy of 4 stars.
Overall, I liked this book. It was cute with characters I mostly liked, though they were occasionally idiots (I guess that’s true for everyone, though, isn’t it?). There were, however, some plot points that felt forced for the sake of drama, especially the lie Luke held inside of himself for most of the book. Not only did that choice feel contrary to his character throughout the book, but being honest from the start actually would have given him a stronger case for helping her.
Not that this inferences my opinion of the book itself, but I’m convinced that the person who designed the cover actually read anything more than the book description. It’s nice, but the characters look like they’re in their late teens/very early 20s rather than their true ages (Luke is 35, and Eleanor is probably about 32). There are a few other nitpicky deviations (Eleanor wears glasses and has curly hair, Luke is pretty cowboyish when he’s not in a business suit, and I don’t recall any mention of either of them playing the guitar), but I think the biggest is that the cover makes it look like a YA novel. It isn’t.
With the exception of their (unnecessary) drama, the characters were written in a very believable way. Their dialogue flowed well, and their interactions felt natural—and I mean between all the characters, main and supporting. Despite their occasional stupidity and overreactions, I really did like Luke and Eleanor together. Though they weren’t on the page much, two of my favorite characters were Luke’s mom and Jolene. Good people. Really, this book is full of good people.
How it ends:
Note: Some language, but lots of f words. Innuendo and sensuality. A couple of open-door sex scenes (contained within two chapters).
Just shy of 4 stars.
Overall, I liked this book. It was cute with characters I mostly liked, though they were occasionally idiots (I guess that’s true for everyone, though, isn’t it?). There were, however, some plot points that felt forced for the sake of drama, especially the lie Luke held inside of himself for most of the book. Not only did that choice feel contrary to his character throughout the book, but being honest from the start actually would have given him a stronger case for helping her.
Not that this inferences my opinion of the book itself, but I’m convinced that the person who designed the cover actually read anything more than the book description. It’s nice, but the characters look like they’re in their late teens/very early 20s rather than their true ages (Luke is 35, and Eleanor is probably about 32). There are a few other nitpicky deviations (Eleanor wears glasses and has curly hair, Luke is pretty cowboyish when he’s not in a business suit, and I don’t recall any mention of either of them playing the guitar), but I think the biggest is that the cover makes it look like a YA novel. It isn’t.
With the exception of their (unnecessary) drama, the characters were written in a very believable way. Their dialogue flowed well, and their interactions felt natural—and I mean between all the characters, main and supporting. Despite their occasional stupidity and overreactions, I really did like Luke and Eleanor together. Though they weren’t on the page much, two of my favorite characters were Luke’s mom and Jolene. Good people. Really, this book is full of good people.
How it ends:
Note: Some language, but lots of f words. Innuendo and sensuality. A couple of open-door sex scenes (contained within two chapters).
March 19, 2025
This was a nice book, but could’ve been better with a stronger plot point. The connection between them being a picture of a mysterious woman was okay, but I believe there needed to be something stronger keeping them working together.
The characters were likable at times and weird at others. For example, Eleanor was weirdly obsessed with the woman in the picture, a woman she never met. When something related to that caused a fight between them, I was perplexed. Luke was instantly in love with Eleanor, which okay, it works in some books, but I don’t know about this one.
All in all, I give this book a 3 / 5 stars.
Thank you netgalley for this ARC.
The characters were likable at times and weird at others. For example, Eleanor was weirdly obsessed with the woman in the picture, a woman she never met. When something related to that caused a fight between them, I was perplexed. Luke was instantly in love with Eleanor, which okay, it works in some books, but I don’t know about this one.
All in all, I give this book a 3 / 5 stars.
Thank you netgalley for this ARC.
September 8, 2024
[ARC provided through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review]
This book has such an interesting premise. The way the main characters are tasked to solve a mystery together is such a fun idea, and it definitely drew me in.
It was such a fun and easy read, I actually finished this in 2 days! I think this book is quite solid, and the things I dislike are mostly due to personal preferences. Some things I do feel rather confused about is why Eleanor is really curious about the picture she found, and why she wants to know about the woman in it. That part to me seemed quite out of the blue, considering it had no relation to her or her work at the museum.
It was also quite insta-love-y, which I'm not particularly into, but it didn't bother me much. I do wonder why Luke didn't tell Eleanor about what he knew, though. Even once things are revealed, I still didn't understand why, or what the point of it was. I felt the first half of the book was strong and held good promises, but the second half threw me off and made me feel that the characters don't deserve each other.
Eleanor, specifically, got a bit on my nerves with what she did after Luke revealed his secret to her, and then proceeds to also find out secrets about his family that he didn't know about in the span of a few days. That was a lot to take in, and when Luke was all over the place and acted unlike himself, Eleanor got angry and told him he should be... grateful? I was confused, but I was glad to see that Luke was too.
All in all, I think this book has a lot of charm. The setting of the story, the mystery, and the little things that happen in it was absolutely lovely. Jolene was such a fun side character, and adds a funny atmosphere whenever she's around.
This book isn't for me, however, I think a lot of people would actually enjoy this. This is the author's debut novel, and I enjoy the writing style. Would definitely check more of her future works!
This book has such an interesting premise. The way the main characters are tasked to solve a mystery together is such a fun idea, and it definitely drew me in.
It was such a fun and easy read, I actually finished this in 2 days! I think this book is quite solid, and the things I dislike are mostly due to personal preferences. Some things I do feel rather confused about is why Eleanor is really curious about the picture she found, and why she wants to know about the woman in it. That part to me seemed quite out of the blue, considering it had no relation to her or her work at the museum.
It was also quite insta-love-y, which I'm not particularly into, but it didn't bother me much. I do wonder why Luke didn't tell Eleanor about what he knew, though. Even once things are revealed, I still didn't understand why, or what the point of it was. I felt the first half of the book was strong and held good promises, but the second half threw me off and made me feel that the characters don't deserve each other.
Eleanor, specifically, got a bit on my nerves with what she did after Luke revealed his secret to her, and then proceeds to also find out secrets about his family that he didn't know about in the span of a few days. That was a lot to take in, and when Luke was all over the place and acted unlike himself, Eleanor got angry and told him he should be... grateful? I was confused, but I was glad to see that Luke was too.
All in all, I think this book has a lot of charm. The setting of the story, the mystery, and the little things that happen in it was absolutely lovely. Jolene was such a fun side character, and adds a funny atmosphere whenever she's around.
This book isn't for me, however, I think a lot of people would actually enjoy this. This is the author's debut novel, and I enjoy the writing style. Would definitely check more of her future works!
August 13, 2024
🌸 First and foremost, thank you NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC, in exchange for an honest review.
🌸 Archivist Eleanor Hayes thought her temporary job at Austin’s music library would be all about dusty files and faded images. But when she stumbles upon a captivating photo of a mysterious young musician from 1993, her life gets a whole lot more interesting. Determined to uncover the woman’s story, Eleanor dives headfirst into Austin’s vibrant music scene armed with her trusty camera and a gift for awkward encounters. Enter Luke Wyatt, the too-charming-for-his-own-good music promoter who knows every neon-lit corner of 6th Street. When Eleanor’s curiosity pulls her into his world, sparks fly. As they chase down clues from legendary clubs to vintage record shops, their partnership becomes a whirlwind of dive bars, taco trucks, and late-night texting. With every clue they uncover, the chemistry between them steams up Eleanor’s glasses and tightens Luke's trousers. Can they solve the mystery of the enigmatic musician, or will their own story steal the show? In a city where music is everywhere and affordable apartments are harder to find than a hipster without a beard, Eleanor and Luke are about to find that sometimes the best discoveries are the ones you never saw coming.
🌸 My thoughts: I really wanted to love this one, I really did. I loved Eleanor’s character and her quest to find the woman in the picture, but I wasn’t a big fan of Luke. He was okay-ish, I guess, just didn’t seem to work for me. It felt a bit insta-love the relationship between Luke and Eleanor and I’m not a huge fan of that trope. I also felt the book dragged a little bit, things could’ve been solved a little more smoothly. Overall, it was an okay read, so that’s why I'm rating it three stars.
🌸 Archivist Eleanor Hayes thought her temporary job at Austin’s music library would be all about dusty files and faded images. But when she stumbles upon a captivating photo of a mysterious young musician from 1993, her life gets a whole lot more interesting. Determined to uncover the woman’s story, Eleanor dives headfirst into Austin’s vibrant music scene armed with her trusty camera and a gift for awkward encounters. Enter Luke Wyatt, the too-charming-for-his-own-good music promoter who knows every neon-lit corner of 6th Street. When Eleanor’s curiosity pulls her into his world, sparks fly. As they chase down clues from legendary clubs to vintage record shops, their partnership becomes a whirlwind of dive bars, taco trucks, and late-night texting. With every clue they uncover, the chemistry between them steams up Eleanor’s glasses and tightens Luke's trousers. Can they solve the mystery of the enigmatic musician, or will their own story steal the show? In a city where music is everywhere and affordable apartments are harder to find than a hipster without a beard, Eleanor and Luke are about to find that sometimes the best discoveries are the ones you never saw coming.
🌸 My thoughts: I really wanted to love this one, I really did. I loved Eleanor’s character and her quest to find the woman in the picture, but I wasn’t a big fan of Luke. He was okay-ish, I guess, just didn’t seem to work for me. It felt a bit insta-love the relationship between Luke and Eleanor and I’m not a huge fan of that trope. I also felt the book dragged a little bit, things could’ve been solved a little more smoothly. Overall, it was an okay read, so that’s why I'm rating it three stars.
November 4, 2024
Thank you @Netgalley and @LostLust for my for my eARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Read if you like
- southern-charm vibes but no cowboy romance
- music romance with MCs that aren’t musicians
- quick love
I enjoyed the first half of this book much more than the second, I guess I'm more for pining characters than the part where they actually become a couple. I was very intrigued by the premise of this book and the first part certainly delivered in that. I wished it covered more of that story, instead of using it as an inciting accident and half-way through kind of forgetting about it and then getting back to it towards the end. But I did have a little cry towards the end, which totally caught me off guard.
No spoilers, but I would have wanted to see much more of the secondary characters, especially the MMC's mum and the dog rescue lady (excuse the choice of words but I don't want to spoiler anything), it felt a bit abrupt to include them only in the last couple of chapters.
I would have rated this higher if some sentences of the MMC's POV didn't sound completely like a man-written-by-a-woman, to the point of sounding a bit too fanfiction-y. Like "A lock of my hair has fallen on my forehead, and I don’t have a spare hand to put it back in place."
I also would have rated this higher if some sentences around the 60% mark didn't give me the absolute ick. I absolutely HATE the “not-like-other-girls” trope, like I don’t even have words to explain how much I despise it. So sentences like this one: “She’s so focused that she’s not trying to suck in her stomach the way most women do.” kind of put me off a little bit. Not writing off the whole book because of that, but that line put into perspective a simmering feeling I had throughout that the author was trying to give off those vibes about the FMC without actually saying it.
Read if you like
- southern-charm vibes but no cowboy romance
- music romance with MCs that aren’t musicians
- quick love
I enjoyed the first half of this book much more than the second, I guess I'm more for pining characters than the part where they actually become a couple. I was very intrigued by the premise of this book and the first part certainly delivered in that. I wished it covered more of that story, instead of using it as an inciting accident and half-way through kind of forgetting about it and then getting back to it towards the end. But I did have a little cry towards the end, which totally caught me off guard.
No spoilers, but I would have wanted to see much more of the secondary characters, especially the MMC's mum and the dog rescue lady (excuse the choice of words but I don't want to spoiler anything), it felt a bit abrupt to include them only in the last couple of chapters.
I would have rated this higher if some sentences of the MMC's POV didn't sound completely like a man-written-by-a-woman, to the point of sounding a bit too fanfiction-y. Like "A lock of my hair has fallen on my forehead, and I don’t have a spare hand to put it back in place."
I also would have rated this higher if some sentences around the 60% mark didn't give me the absolute ick. I absolutely HATE the “not-like-other-girls” trope, like I don’t even have words to explain how much I despise it. So sentences like this one: “She’s so focused that she’s not trying to suck in her stomach the way most women do.” kind of put me off a little bit. Not writing off the whole book because of that, but that line put into perspective a simmering feeling I had throughout that the author was trying to give off those vibes about the FMC without actually saying it.
March 13, 2025
Eleanor Hayes gets a temporary job at a music museum in Austin, where she stumbles upon a mysterious photograph. The photo is of an unknown woman, and since there is no record of her, the museum does not exhibit it. But Eleanor can't help thinking that she needs to find out who she is. As she begins her investigation, she meets Luke Wyatt, who knows all the secrets of 6th Street – or at least knows who to ask – and together they set out to find the mystery woman.
One of the most enjoyable parts of the story is watching Eleanor and Luke try to unravel the past together. They move forward with the reader, piecing together the pieces of the puzzle. Although the mystery thread of the story could have been explored further – even creating a real cozy mystery atmosphere – Lolu Sinclair has put the romance at the forefront.
Nevertheless, the atmosphere of the book is still captivating. Both main characters are easy to get attached to, but for me Luke Wyatt was particularly memorable. His first meeting with Eleanor felt natural and the attraction between them was immediately palpable. The alternating point of view worked brilliantly, helping us to get to know both of their feelings better. My only complaint is about the supporting cast – I would have liked to know them better.
My favourite part was Eleanor and Luke's scenes together, those small, sweet moments that make you root for them to finally get together. The writer's descriptions are so vivid that I could feel myself walking through the streets of Austin with them. Lolu Sinclair's brisk style and flowing writing keeps the reader's attention throughout – and before you know it, you've finished the book.
I received a free copy of "Lost Love on 6th Street" by Lolu Sinclair via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.
One of the most enjoyable parts of the story is watching Eleanor and Luke try to unravel the past together. They move forward with the reader, piecing together the pieces of the puzzle. Although the mystery thread of the story could have been explored further – even creating a real cozy mystery atmosphere – Lolu Sinclair has put the romance at the forefront.
Nevertheless, the atmosphere of the book is still captivating. Both main characters are easy to get attached to, but for me Luke Wyatt was particularly memorable. His first meeting with Eleanor felt natural and the attraction between them was immediately palpable. The alternating point of view worked brilliantly, helping us to get to know both of their feelings better. My only complaint is about the supporting cast – I would have liked to know them better.
My favourite part was Eleanor and Luke's scenes together, those small, sweet moments that make you root for them to finally get together. The writer's descriptions are so vivid that I could feel myself walking through the streets of Austin with them. Lolu Sinclair's brisk style and flowing writing keeps the reader's attention throughout – and before you know it, you've finished the book.
I received a free copy of "Lost Love on 6th Street" by Lolu Sinclair via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 7, 2024
Lost Love on 6th Street by Lolu Sinclair
⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is the 2nd ARC I've finished in August courtesy of @netgalley . The premise behind this story and even the authors writing style were a win for me, but there were so many other aspects that distracted me from those and overall made it only okay.
Eleanor moves to Austin from Chicago to start a new life with a new (temporary) job as a museum archivist. On her first day, she finds a picture that speaks to her, but no one knows who the woman in the picture is or what her story is. Eleanor makes it her personal mission to learn all about her. That night, she bumps (literally) into Luke, a music promoter who has connections throughout the city and wants to help Eleanor on her search.
The search for the woman in the picture is interesting, but while it feels like it SHOULD be a major focus of the book, it gets pushed aside multiple times to focus on the budding feelings between Luke and Eleanor which SHOULD make sense except it's one of those stories where the MMC is lying from the beginning about something minor (actually it's kinda weird) and that leads to him feeling guilty as they fall in love and obviously leads to conflict later.
That element, along with the rushed and glossed over resolution at the end of the book, really took away from my enjoyment of it. The first 70ish percent was fantastic, and I devoured it. The last bit, though, made it hard to finish and ultimately left me unsatisfied. I believe this is the author's first published book, so I'd be interested in reading other books by her in the future as I really did like her writing style.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is the 2nd ARC I've finished in August courtesy of @netgalley . The premise behind this story and even the authors writing style were a win for me, but there were so many other aspects that distracted me from those and overall made it only okay.
Eleanor moves to Austin from Chicago to start a new life with a new (temporary) job as a museum archivist. On her first day, she finds a picture that speaks to her, but no one knows who the woman in the picture is or what her story is. Eleanor makes it her personal mission to learn all about her. That night, she bumps (literally) into Luke, a music promoter who has connections throughout the city and wants to help Eleanor on her search.
The search for the woman in the picture is interesting, but while it feels like it SHOULD be a major focus of the book, it gets pushed aside multiple times to focus on the budding feelings between Luke and Eleanor which SHOULD make sense except it's one of those stories where the MMC is lying from the beginning about something minor (actually it's kinda weird) and that leads to him feeling guilty as they fall in love and obviously leads to conflict later.
That element, along with the rushed and glossed over resolution at the end of the book, really took away from my enjoyment of it. The first 70ish percent was fantastic, and I devoured it. The last bit, though, made it hard to finish and ultimately left me unsatisfied. I believe this is the author's first published book, so I'd be interested in reading other books by her in the future as I really did like her writing style.
August 31, 2024
Lost Love on 6th Street is a fun and engaging read, but it didn’t quite live up to my high expectations. The story follows Eleanor as she begins a research journey in Austin, sparked by a mysterious photo she found. With unexpected help from Luke, who doubles as her city guide, the plot unfolds through dual perspectives, allowing us to see both characters’ thoughts as their feelings for each other develop.
I love a good dual POV book so I was so excited to crack this one open, plus the cover is adorable! The writing was generally good, sometimes falling flat but it kept me interested most of the way. However, the miscommunication trope in this book was the last straw. I'm usually not a fan anyway but it was beyond frustrating! Luke’s dishonesty from the start created unnecessary conflict that could have easily been avoided and really distracted from the story.
That said, the first part of the book was really enjoyable, with intriguing mystery. However, the rushed ending and the way the central conflict was handled left me feeling a bit unsatisfied. I had hoped for more depth and a stronger resolution to both the romance and the mystery.
Despite these complaints, I still appreciated Sinclair’s writing style and the unique elements she brought to the story (especially Austin's music and history!). If you’re in the mood for a light romance with a touch of mystery and a vivid sense of place, Lost Love on 6th Street might still be worth your time. I’m curious to see what Sinclair writes next, as I think she has a lot of potential as an author.
I love a good dual POV book so I was so excited to crack this one open, plus the cover is adorable! The writing was generally good, sometimes falling flat but it kept me interested most of the way. However, the miscommunication trope in this book was the last straw. I'm usually not a fan anyway but it was beyond frustrating! Luke’s dishonesty from the start created unnecessary conflict that could have easily been avoided and really distracted from the story.
That said, the first part of the book was really enjoyable, with intriguing mystery. However, the rushed ending and the way the central conflict was handled left me feeling a bit unsatisfied. I had hoped for more depth and a stronger resolution to both the romance and the mystery.
Despite these complaints, I still appreciated Sinclair’s writing style and the unique elements she brought to the story (especially Austin's music and history!). If you’re in the mood for a light romance with a touch of mystery and a vivid sense of place, Lost Love on 6th Street might still be worth your time. I’m curious to see what Sinclair writes next, as I think she has a lot of potential as an author.
August 5, 2024
"Lost Love on 6th Street" by Lolu Sinclair is a romantic novel set against the vibrant backdrop of Austin's music scene. The story follows Eleanor Hayes, an archivist working at a music library, who becomes captivated by a photo of a mysterious musician from 1993. Her quest to uncover the musician's story leads her into the world of Luke Wyatt, a charming music promoter familiar with every nook and cranny of 6th Street.
Eleanor is portrayed as curious and endearing, with a touch of sarcasm that adds depth to her personality. Luke, on the other hand, emerges as a quintessential "book boyfriend" – confident, reassuring, and incredibly selfless. Their chemistry is palpable, and the dual point-of-view narrative allows readers to deeply connect with both characters, understanding their insecurities and motivations
However, I found it hard to relate to the characters. When I read I want to imagine myself in the characters, I can cry with them, laugh, and even feel empathic for the journey that they go on throughout their book. With these characters, I felt none of that. There was a disconnect from the first page and I couldn't find it through the book. This gets 3/5 because I did have some favorite parts and was able to finish it but overall, it just didn't do it for me.
Eleanor is portrayed as curious and endearing, with a touch of sarcasm that adds depth to her personality. Luke, on the other hand, emerges as a quintessential "book boyfriend" – confident, reassuring, and incredibly selfless. Their chemistry is palpable, and the dual point-of-view narrative allows readers to deeply connect with both characters, understanding their insecurities and motivations
However, I found it hard to relate to the characters. When I read I want to imagine myself in the characters, I can cry with them, laugh, and even feel empathic for the journey that they go on throughout their book. With these characters, I felt none of that. There was a disconnect from the first page and I couldn't find it through the book. This gets 3/5 because I did have some favorite parts and was able to finish it but overall, it just didn't do it for me.
August 14, 2024
Photojournalist, Eleanor Hayes is determined to find the story behind a photo in the Austin music scene archives she is cataloging. When he literally bumps into a beautiful woman on 6th Street in Austin, Luke Wyatt is quickly smitten. He eagerly offers to help Eleanor solve her photo mystery. As a music promoter, he knows everyone in the business. In particular, he knows the woman in the old photo, and he has his own questions about her. But of course, he doesn't tell Eleanor. And this is where I had problems with this book. I hate the I-didn't-think-it-would-matter-if-I-lied-and-now-how-am-i-going-to-tell-the-truth trope.. That said, I liked the premise of solving a mystery. The plot is well organized, has some nice twists to it, and the story is told well. There is a very steamy scene and some good sexual tension leading up to it. There were just some inconsistencies in the story-telling that were irksome. It starts out all sweet, clean romance, then when the less sweet-clean stuff shows up it's a bit jarring. Overall, it's a an enjoyable read, if you are ok with the now-its-too-late-to-tell-the-truth bit.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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