Rating: 98% | A+ | ★★★★★
Synopsis (from NetGalley): Who could have predicted this? Being at the same wedding. In Ireland. There’s a reason one-night stands are one-night stands. You’re not supposed to see each other again, especially not when you’re the maid of honor, and he’s the groom’s brother… Sarah Anderson has never been more excited about anything in her life. She’s going to her best friend’s wedding. And not just any wedding. An Irish wedding. Goodbye New York, hello rolling green hills and men with beautiful accents and twinkling eyes. But Sarah should have known that not all guests are fairy-tale princes… There’s the chinless Uncle Trevor, whose idea of small talk is to claim climate change is a conspiracy. Then there’s Great Aunt Eileen, who doesn’t talk at all (she’s too busy replacing the hotel cutlery with her own set). Worst of all, there’s Declan Murphy. Best man. Brother of the groom. And the man Sarah last saw naked. Is there anything more mortifying than bumping into a one-night stand halfway across the world? Especially as Declan seems determined to embarrass Sarah at every turn. At least when the wedding’s over she’ll never have to see him again. But, back in New York, Sarah finds the more she tries to forget Declan, the more she can’t shake the thought of that infuriatingly charming smile and the way he wears a tux… Was he really just for one night only, or might Declan Murphy be The One? Spoiler-Free Review One Night Only is one of those books where every page is a lamentation and a celebration all in one. Every time I flipped the page, I mourned that there would be one fewer page to read and rejoiced that the story was progressing so beautifully. Simply put, I didn't want this book to end. It's everything I've ever wanted in a contemporary romance novel. It's hard to strike a balance between humor (and this book is capital-H hilarious) and sincerity, but Catherine Walsh does it and makes it all look so effortless. I found myself laughing out loud in one instant and then sitting reflectively with Sarah in the next. I have so many quotes highlighted, so many moments I never want to forget. I went into this book thinking it would be a short, frothy work on the seemingly supernatural attractiveness of Irish men and came out of it with contentedness in my heart and a renewed hope in the concept of love. I adored not only Sarah and Declan but also Claire, Paul, Annie, and even Mrs. Murphy. My only complaints—and they're microscopic—is that I wish the middle section of the book had been a little faster, and I wish Declan had been a less of an ass earlier on in the novel. But as a whole, I adored this entire novel. One Night Only deserves to be on everyone's TBR. Whether you're looking for a light pick-me-up or simply reflecting on the complexities of life, this book is for you. One Night Only is on sale July 30, 2021. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookoutre for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
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