Unfortunately this book didn’t really do it for me but let’s start with what I liked. I loved the Austin music scene backdrop for this love story and I loved the boss/best friend character Jolene. Okay that was quick. Now on to what I didn’t like. The plot twist was obvious. Eleanor was a bit boring. It was completely unbelievable to me that these characters were their 30s, they acted at least 10 years younger. It was not endearing to me at all that when Luke meets Eleanor he would have yelled at her for no reason if she hadn’t been hot. Similarly, I don’t think he adequately addresses or apologizes for any of his behavior. His mom tells him to grovel and instead he avoids her and again and again she comes to him. It’s not that I didn’t like him at but what a majorly disappointing end.

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.

🎵 Dual POVs
📷 Amauter Sleuths
🎵 Photographer & Music Promoter
📷 Strangers to Friends to Lovers
🎵 Music Scenery
📷 Kismet
🎵 He Falls First
📷 Mutual Pining
🎵 Third Act Breakup

Eleanor and Luke literally bumped into each other, and they became close. Eleanor found this photo at her job. She wanted to know everything about the woman in the photo. Luke has great knowledge about the location and music background about it as well. Luke wanted to spend time with Eleanor, so he became her partner of figuring out who the person in the photo was. It seems like they were meant to meet each other that day like Kismet. Their adventure had some mystery that was a surprise to me. I liked Luke's character in the beginning, but not so much towards the end of the story. Eleanor's curious nature was really fun to read about, and she was a likable character, in my opinion. I'm happy they were able to talk through their problems.

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!

He fell first and so hard!

Found family, found passion, fixing past mistakes, DUAL POV! I loved the way Eleanor became so passionate to find the woman in the photo. Her curiosity was so fun to follow her story.

I did feel like Luke's story left some parts to be wondered about. I think it was too coincidental with his past catching up to him.

But overall, his swooning on Eleanor was too adorable. And the southern gentleman was perfect.

I’d give Lost Love on 6th Street a solid 3 stars. The first half of the book was enjoyable, with a charming setup and a well-paced mystery that grabbed my attention. I loved the descriptions of Austin, Texas—it really made me want to visit and experience the vibrant city myself. The twist in the middle was a nice surprise, though overall, I found the plot to be somewhat predictable.

Unfortunately, the book lost momentum around the middle, and the pacing slowed down. By the time the ending came around, it felt rushed and abrupt, leaving me confused and unsatisfied with how everything wrapped up. Despite that, it’s still a cute love story, and I did enjoy the journey overall.

As a native Austinite I enjoy reading books with the setting there, but ***spoiler alert*** once the male protagonist admitted he lied to stay in touch with the female protagonist I was no longer interested in the story. Don't lie & then expect anyone to respect you.

I thought this was such a cute book! I loved the scavenger hunt aspect of it as it just adds something a bit different to a romance book.

At times I did miss some depth to the characters. It felt like we never really got an explanation of the reasoning why she decided to move here and her feelings about it all.

I also didn’t love how the mystery was wrapped up. They hit a dead end quite a few times and then the way to figure it all out was a random last minute introduction? I also hated how he hid the truth from her for so long. Feeling bad about it doesn’t make it right. Just felt like such a condescending way to treat something that really matters to someone.

Overall I did enjoy it and the music and mystery elements of the book.

It was a fun read. The setting was cool, I've never read a book set in Austin. I liked the premise of solving a mystery. It was very intriguing, but I didn't love a few of the plot points surrounding it. Overall, the characters were sweet and I had a good time reading it.

I swooned so much when reading this. I love a good dual point-of-view romance and this was just that and wonderfully done!

Thank you NetGalley, Lolu Sinclair and Lost Lust for giving me an ARC of this book!

Such a fun read! Highly recommend.

Many thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

This was not it for me. I didn't feel any chemistry between the two lead characters, and the conflict, to me, felt very contrived.

I did not finish this book because I was not interested in the story enough to keep reading. I appreciate the opportunity to read and review early.

Lost Love on 6th Street fell a little flat for me. I did like the description of Eleanor’s discomfort with compliments and her inability to accept that men found her attractive. That part felt real. But I couldn’t really feel the attraction and romance between Luke and Eleanor. Was that because they were both uncomfortable discussing feelings? Maybe. The search for the mystery woman in the photograph didn’t feel as compelling to me as it did to the MC’s. All in all it was an ok light read set in Austin.

I was excited about a story in my hometown, Austin, but found the characters hard to relate to. Full of comedy, but bad romance, I did, overall, enjoy the story.

i LOVED this book!! So bingeable AND rereadable. The characters felt really depthy and loveable and it was just phenomenal in my opinion!!! As a musician myself, I loved the plot-line and really connected to it. I thought everything tied together SO nicely. A new comfort novel for sure. Wow, just WOW.

The ending felt very rushed. I don't like how they got together in literally the last 10 pages.. But overall I really enjoyed this story! The writing is good and I will be reading more from this author in the future.

I loved this book and really enjoyed the dual POV it was written in. The story line was ok, and the characters to me, were a bit over the top at times, but still cutesy.

I was looking forward to reading this but unfortunately it fell flat.

I didn't love the characters, the mystery was not as prevalent to the plot as implied and the MMC was actually kinda gross.

I don't think that I have anything good to say about this book.

Lost Love on 6th Street by Lolu Sinclair offers an enjoyable, if somewhat uneven, romantic escapade through Austin's lively music scene. The premise—a curious archivist uncovering the story of a mysterious 1993 musician—sounds like the perfect blend of romance, music history, and adventure. However, while there are moments of charm, the novel doesn’t fully hit all the right notes, making it a decent but ultimately underwhelming read.

The protagonist, Eleanor Hayes, is relatable in her awkwardness, and her love for history and archiving gives her a unique edge compared to more typical rom-com heroines. Her curiosity about the mysterious musician adds a fun investigative layer to the story, and her awkward encounters and clumsy charm provide some light humor. However, Eleanor’s character development feels somewhat shallow, and despite the quirky premise, her personality doesn’t quite leap off the page as much as you’d hope for a lead character.

Luke Wyatt, the charming music promoter, is introduced as Eleanor’s guide into Austin’s music world. He knows all the ins and outs of the neon-lit 6th Street, and while sparks do fly between them, his character is a bit too smooth. Luke comes across as the archetypal rom-com love interest, and though his laid-back vibe fits the Austin music scene, there’s little that makes him stand out or adds depth to his role beyond being Eleanor’s romantic interest.

The chemistry between Eleanor and Luke is hit or miss. While there are some cute moments—late-night texting and shared taco truck runs—their banter often feels forced, and their romance progresses without much emotional buildup. Eleanor’s awkwardness and Luke’s over-the-top charm are supposed to create an opposites-attract dynamic, but the connection between them doesn’t feel entirely authentic or particularly steamy, despite the book’s attempts at humor and sexual tension ("steams up Eleanor’s glasses and tightens Luke's trousers").

The mystery surrounding the 1993 musician is the most intriguing aspect of the novel, but it often feels like a subplot rather than the driving force of the story. Sinclair spends a lot of time describing Austin’s music scene, with its dive bars, record shops, and legendary venues, but the actual mystery feels underdeveloped. Readers expecting a more substantial musical history or detective-style narrative may be disappointed, as the clues and discoveries around the mysterious musician feel secondary to the romance.

On the plus side, Sinclair paints a vivid picture of Austin, capturing the city’s vibrant and eclectic energy. The descriptions of 6th Street’s music scene, with its dive bars and vintage shops, bring the setting to life. If you love Austin, the setting will be a nostalgic delight, even if the plot doesn’t fully capitalize on it.

Final Thoughts:
Lost Love on 6th Street is a light, breezy read that’s perfect for fans of music-infused rom-coms, but it falls short in both its romance and its mystery. The chemistry between Eleanor and Luke lacks the depth needed to truly invest in their relationship, and the potentially captivating mystery of the musician from 1993 doesn’t get the attention it deserves. While the Austin setting adds a fun backdrop, the novel overall feels like it misses out on its full potential. A 2.5-star read—enjoyable enough but not particularly memorable.