This book was such a rollercoaster and I absolutely loved every minute of it. Do I now need me a beautiful irishman to kiss my temple and stay up until sunrise with? Yes, yes I do.

I’m consistently drawn to books with chemistry and banter and interactions that bounce so easily, and this book had exactly that. I’m just glad I wasn’t reading this in public because I was, without a doubt, grinning the whole time.

Oh, did I mention that wonderful trope of running-into-a-one-night-stand-at-your-best-friends-wedding-where-he’s-the-best-man-and-pretending-like-you’re-not-completely-in-love-with-each-other-all-the-while-teasing-and-irritating-one-another? Well, if that wasn’t on your radar before, it definitely is now.

I really enjoyed reading about these characters and the engaging writing has me hoping for another book; maybe focussing on Soraya? (Please?!)

Overall, an absolute pleasure to read (I did get through it in one day), and definitely one to recommend to my rom-com loving friends.

Once again, thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for this ARC.

I loved this book so much! What a pleasant surprise to learn this is a debut book for the author because it was so well written and enjoyable, I assumed she was a seasoned author with many books. Her writing style reminds me a bit of Josie Silver (whom I love!).

I’d read the synopsis prior to starting the book so I figured I would enjoy it and find it predictable, and some parts were but they were so much deeper and went through much more of a journey than I predicted and expected! I’m definitely adding it to my must-read-again-one-day list and will be adding Catherine to my authors-to-watch list too!

Absolutely recommend this book to anyone who loves chick-lit / romance looking for a fun and enjoyable read. It’s the perfect summer reading! Thank you to #Netgalley and the author for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review. 💕

4.5 ⭐
Sarah lives in New York and works as architect. Her divorced parents and ex-boyfriend made her stop believing in love, so she sworn off relationships. She tells herself that one night stands are better and won't lead to a heartbreak. After a night spent with Declan, a gorgeous Irishman who thinks it's more than casual hookup, she throws him out the door. And that's fine, because she won't see him ever again, right? Right?!
Well, here's a problem. Sarah flies to Ireland to her best friend's wedding as maid of honor and then she realised, the best man and brother of the groom is none other than Declan. And to top it all off, she has to sit with him at the same table and deal with his mother.
Now, that they share the same group of friends, it's hard to avoid him. But does she really want it? Is it really one night only? Or maybe there's a chance to get into relationship and start believing in happily ever after?

I wouldn't call their relationship enemies to lovers but these two stubborn people love teasing each other and bickering like an old, married couple.

The friendship development was the strongest point of this book. I love their dynamic and how supportive everyone was, especially Will (Sarah's coworker), who may appear as annoying a*shole but always stands up for Sarah.

I'm a big fan of angst in romance but I think the last chapsters were a little bit too dramatic for my liking. I understand Sarah actions but the ending was dragged out.

Nonetheless, it was quick, fun and light story, perfect for hot summer days. I forgot how much I love Irish sense of humor. I'm looking forward to read Catherine's another book.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Oh, I loved this rom-com. It was well written and all the characters were so defined. All the minute details were great addition. It has the perfect amount of angst that needs in a light-hearted rom-com. It is funny and humorous. So ideal for a relaxing time.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the digital copy

One Night Only is Sarah’s motto ever since her last relationship tanked, so imagine her surprise when the one night stand she had just before leaving for her bestie’s wedding in Ireland turns out to be the brother of the groom. Sarah really wants to abide by her rule, but Declan looks so good in his tux…and even better out of it. Once they both are back in NY can Sarah prevent another encounter? This reader loved that all the characters were defined, the situations often humorous, and insecurities handled with feeling and emotion without pages of angst! It’s a wonderful read. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. Most highly recommend.

↠ 4.0 ★★★★☆

AMAZING. I loved this book, is so funny, light and nice… and addictive, is so addictive, since I started it I couldn’t put it down in any moment, I had to continue reading it and know what was happening with our characters. I loved to read the interactions between Sarah and Declan, they are so funny, I didn’t stop laughing with the thing that they were saying, really they were for each other and I couldn’t wait the moment when they declaring their infinity love. Okay, I will not deny that in some parts I wanted to strangle them, especially Sarah in some moments when she felt less than others or when she didn’t know what she wanted, I swear that she was bipolar but then she comes to her senses and I loved her again, and well, I fell in love with Declan at the first second. The other characters also made the perfect appearances, I had so much fun with Anna, Will and Claire.

The book has such an everyday atmosphere but full of small details that make you get into history, into the life of these characters and that you imagine a day in New York or a travel to Irish, I mean, now I want an Irish wedding. Also, the little plot twists of the story were amazing and especially that at the final, WHATTTT, I was dying because I just wanted that they had a beautiful and a happy ending.

This book was simply perfect for me, ideal for relaxing a weekend, is light, fast, funny, I mean, what more can you ask? Definitively is amazing and please tell me when the author is going to publish another book because obviously, I will be going to read it.

This is witty, entertaining, one night standers to lovers ( a brand new premise I invented) premise with balanced angst, heartbreak and sizzling chemistry between MCs putting chapters on fire!

Sarah Anderson, 31, astonishing architect, made an oath not to have a serious relationship after Josh incident. Her parents’ marriage was not great role model for her to believe in happily ever after sad well.

She is sharpening her one night stand skills as her bestie Annie’s wedding date approaching.

After flying to Ireland to attend the wedding of Annie as maid of honor, only thing she wanted was not thinking of her stressful job, the customer account taken away from her even though she worked too hard for and the charming man she had one night stand who forgot his watch at her apartment and who insisted to have a breakfast with her. No, she cannot think about that magical night or things they did together.

But holly hell! Did her dirty fantasies summon him? The same man is Declan Murphy who is the brother of the groom and the best man who is sharing the same table with her and it seems like his mother Mary tries so hard to matchmake them.

Nope, she cannot think any serious relationship at this stage of her life. But attraction is hard to resist. She does everything not to fall for him. And when she realizes she is not the only one carrying a huge baggage from past relationship.

Could they pass through the obstacles by learning to deal with trust issues? Could they have a chance to open their hearts to true love?

I enjoyed this book a lot. At the beginning I found Sarah a little stubborn and her self sabotaging way to find her happiness pissed me but as I learn more about her past I kinda understand her reasoning. Declan also deals much heavier emotional and messy stuff but I liked their undeniably attractions, their hot and smart banters.

Supporting characters were so much fun including auntie Eileen who is great cutlery designer and Uncle Trevor who is big worrier about the future of the planet.

Annie and Mary were also my favorite ones. And all those batshit crazy, lovable Irish people made me smile so big!

I’m looking forward to read more works of Catherine Walsh.

This is a great feel good, have fun, popcorn romcom reading I highly recommend!

Special thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest opinions

A cute little rom-com, it was ok but that not steamy. Still a good story and recommended.

Thanks to Netgalley, Catherine Walsh, and Bookouture for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Available: 7/30/21

It was supposed to be one night. Then Declan keeps on popping back into her life. Maybe one more time? Readable and fun.

This was a surprisingly cute story. It had an adorable cover as well. I enjoyed that the roles were reversed in this book- usually the man is the one more casual about sex and the girl is the one wanting more. It's 2021, we need more of these.

Serendipity certainly comes into play with Sarah and Declan and I also appreciated the hilarious commentary that Sarah provided throughout the course of the novel. Despite all that both had gone through, whether it be Sarah and her mom and Declan with Fiona, they we were willing to open their hearts again to find true love. I think it also helped that they have support from family and true friends such as Annie and Paul. A great read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a e-arc of this book. All opinions are my own.
I loved it! This book is the perfect mix of drama, sexy and cute. I usually prefer steamier book and don’t like “fade to black” but honestly it did not bother me with this book. The chemistry between the character was H-O-T and made up for it. I loved that for once the female character was the one scared to get in a relationship and had a freak out.
I have nothing bad to say about this book and I will recommend it to a lot of friends!

I kindly received an eARC advance copy of this book to read and review though NetGalley.

The hot pink cover promising chicklit and romance did not disappoint 😉.

Sarah, New Yorker and architect, has some commitment issues. Between her parents’ divorce and her ugly break up with an ex, she specialises in deft one night stands - no second dates required.

But when handsome Irishman Declan isn’t keen to leave her the next morning, Sarah isn’t too impressed.

When he turns up at her best friend’s wedding in Ireland days later, it’s as if the coincidence is meant to be.

Because secretly Sarah really likes Declan as much as he likes her.

This is a cute, easy to read romcom that I could easily imagine the film version of. ❤️

Ummm Bookouture does it again bringing us another amazing book by a wonderful writer because this book was so much fun to read!
So thank you NetGalley, Bookouture|My Favorite Publisher and Walsh for giving me the chance to read and review One Night Only!

This was an astonishing story! And puts a very modern twist on dating. A fun, filled read with engaging characters.
The story feels genuine and believable.
There was the perfect amount of buildup to it with ideal pacing. I am so impressed with the way the book ended this fantastic journey. Each of the characters is well thought out and easy to relate to as well.
This was a quick-paced and very easy, enjoyable book!.