I absolutely devoured One Night Only. (For reference, I only got approved for the ARC this morning and have already finished it, even though I had to work today). After Sarah sends Declan to the One-Night-Stand-Zone in New York, she shows up to her best friend's wedding in Ireland only to discover that the groom is Declan's brother.

I loved the dichotomy of rural Ireland and NYC as the settings, as well as the plethora of endearing side characters. Also, I've read plenty of Americans trying to write Irish characters, so it was interesting read American characters written by an Irish author (I was amused to hear an American say "spoilsport" and "physiotherapist" lol).

Catherine Walsh's writing is really witty and fun, which is what propelled me through this book at such a rapid pace. I found Sarah to be really relatable and Declan has every quality to make him the ultimate book boyfriend (accent, looks great in a tux, emotionally vulnerable, etc.). As a character-driven reader, these two captured my heart, despite having more than their fair share of "will they, won't they" moments. I think this is a great romance debut and I'm already eagerly awaiting Catherine Walsh's next release!

From the description, I was expecting fun and light; this really wasn’t it. There was a some push and pull (almost all exclusively from our heroine), and a few lighter moments, but I mostly felt awkward for her. The book was ok and I’d definitely recommend it for readers who like a little bit of a heavier read or romances. But, I probably wouldn’t suggest this for a poolside/beach read.

I loved it! I cannot believe this is Catherine's debut novel, it was so good! If you are going to read this book make sure to carve out some time because you will not want to put it down.

Sarah Anderson is a thirty something single woman living in New York City. She has a very strict "one night only' rule when it comes to men in part due to a previous relationship and her family history. She does not get involved and so far it has been working out just fine. That is until she meets Declan Murphy. Not only is he reluctant to leave the next morning but as it turns out he is the younger brother of her best friends fiancée.

When the two meet again at said best friends gorgeous Irish wedding just days later things take a turn. She tries to play it cool but Declan doesn't get the memo and outs their previous encounter in front of friends and family. Try as she might Sarah just can't seem to get away from Declan. Away from him and his charming, confident and annoyingly handsome self.

The chemistry between Sarah and Declan is undeniable but they both carry a heavy load from the past which complicates matters. Sarah is reluctant to let herself fall and trust in love again after a previous boyfriend broke her heart and Declan's past isn't exactly tied up in a neat little bow.

This book offered lots of back and forth, highs and the lows. Some moments were so laugh out funny and other times I found myself so frustrated with Sarah for her inability to let go of her past and give Declan a chance. I loved that the characters weren't perfect, they had baggage, the relationship build slowly, they made mistakes but in the end kept being drawn to each other. Too often romcoms lean too close to fairytales but this seemed real and slightly messy.

I would definitely recommend this book, it is the perfect summer read.

This was a great read, romance isn't usually my genre but I am so glad I picked this up!. Loved this so much I finished this in 2 sittings and couldn't put it down it had me hooked. I loved the relationship of Sarah and Annie they were so funny. All I could do was visual a very hot guy for Declan!! Hope there is a sequel.

I received an e-arc from Netgalley in exchange of a honest review.

For a debut novel, this author knocked it out of the park. I absolutely loved it! A few reasons why I urge you to pick it up:
- The book played like a movie in my head
- Banter is on point, both between main characters and main/secondary characters
- Both main characters are perfectly well-written - actually, the whole cast is great
- It is a rom-com, but so much feels
- Irish contryside
- Some really hilarious moments

I look forward to the next novel by Catherine Walsh!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! A wonderful debut from Catherine Walsh and I’m already excited to see what she will write next. Sarah is a complex character who’s fighting between the two sides of herself. I adored Declan more than I cared for Sarah. His charming personality, his cheeky quips, and how he’s so mysterious throughout this book. The romance was clever. Personally I appreciated that it wasn’t easy for Sarah nor Declan and how the book was spaced out over a longer period of time. It felt much more relatable and realistic. Catherine’s writing style was simple but conveyed so much. The atmosphere was fabulously done. Overall I adored this book and will be picking up a copy so I can read it again! For lovers of I Heart New York, this is a must read!

One night stand with a sexy Irishman ✔️
Alcohol consumption fueled shenanigans ✔️
Angst and snark of main characters ✔️
A guaranteed HEA ✔️✔️

Sarah, for a variety of reasons, only does one night stands. Imagine her shock when she runs into her latest at a wedding in Ireland who is not only the best man, but is also the grooms brother. And, the groom happens to be her best friends betrothed!

I loved this debut novel by Catherine Walsh and couldn’t put in down once I started it! It’s an easy-to-read Contemporary Romance that balances out the angsty, snarky banter with sweet, romantic moments and the heavy, heart wrenching moments with doses of laughter.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Sarah has strict rules when it comes to meeting men: one night only with a min and a swift boot to the buttocks in the morning. However, when she humps and dumps irishman Declan Murphy, and then meets him again a few days later over 3,000 miles away, and at her best friends wedding, her rules seem to be the ones getting booted out the door.

I enjoyed this book immensely. It stands out due to the light-hearted feel, the fast paced writing, and the witty main character. The chemistry between Sarah and Declan was <b><I>undeniable</I></b>, cradling equal amounts of quips and attentiveness.

Sarah as a whole is a compelling character, with.a thought process that describes the fight or flight process when encountering long term romance, without saying the words fight or flight. Her friendships are satisfying for the reader to behold, and the natural, sisterly love between Sarah and her best friend Annie is enviable.

The plot itself was <b>okay.</b> I think looking back, lots of mini storylines seemed to fizzle out, choosing to focus on the main romance instead. However, I'm. a reader who doesn't like unanswered questions, and I feel that I have many when I consider the plot.

Additionally, I'm not sure the reasons behind Sarah's aversion to potential love interests are totally justifiable for the angst she causes herself, But - and I'm sorry to once again mention this - the connection between Sarah and Declan means that I don't really care about the backstory of her pain. That makes me sound a bit tyrant-y, but it's true. Walsh writes romance just as it should be: full of humour, passion, and care.

Thank you to the publisher, Bookouture, and to NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

My favorite thing about One Night Only was without a doubt getting to see Sarah and Declan fall in love with each other. I really got to see their relationship unfold in a real way, full of chemistry and tension that has made me root for them since the beginning of the story. This is one of those books where you fall in love with the characters and their love while reading them falling in love. The banter between them>>>
The book progressively gets better and better with each page, and that's why I couldn't stop reading it for one second, so I obviously finished it in less than a day.
One Night Only is full of funny dialogues, beautiful landscapes and sunrises, brilliant interactions and endearing characters, including the secondary characters! (Will is my newest best friend)
Thank you Catherine Walsh for the amazing story and characters (you ruined my life because now I need to find myself a Declan!) I promise to wait not so patiently for your next book. Can't wait to fall in love again <3

The story introduces us to Sarah who wakes up with a stranger on her bed. Don't judge her, just yet. There was a lot of tequila involved. Well, she gets rid of him, no! didn't murder him, just kicks him out of her house. But fate has a different plan for her. Else, who could have predicted this? Being at the same wedding, in Ireland, the wedding Sarah was supposed to have her best time. Her best friend Annie is getting married and she is the maid of honor. But it seems like her one-night stand, Declan is the best man, as he is the brother of the groom. And it seems like he is determined to remind Sarah of their night and embarrass her at every turn. Well, at least that's the information from Sarah's pov.
Now that the wedding is over and she is back in the city, she is glad that she won't have to see Declan anymore. But(there is always a but) as I said, fate wants something else.
My thoughts: Did the book felt like a bit dramatic? You bet it did! And I ABSOLUTELY LOVE DRAMA!
The author put a lot of thought into Sarah's character. The way she thinks, the way her mind works, I am sure most of the girls can relate to that. It's hard to gain back confidence if you were hurt or someone broke your trust. Not everyone processes things as Sarah did, but I can relate to her. As I don't want to spoil the story, I don't want to say what it was that she was so afraid of.
Can I appreciate Declan a bit? And how freaking perfect he is! Not in alpha sort of way, but understanding with having a sense of emotions sort of way! And I am in love with his character.
The chemistry between Sarah and Declan was amazing. Instead of rushing, it felt like they were discovering each other. Also, the banter between them! I couldn't stop laughing, the way Sarah reacted every time Declan tried to riled her up.
The only thing that bugged me was not knowing what was going on in Declan's mind. It would have been a perfect fun read for me if there was his Pov too. Other than that, it's a fun read, with a perfect amount of emotions.
#netgalley #onenightonly

It was a lot of fun. Sarah and Declan have the funniest interactions, dialogues and every moment where I thought nothing was going to happen just ended up surprised. The trope of a night surpassed by a perfect enemies to lovers
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It was a quick read but one that has a very authentic rhythm.
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But it is not just about Sarah and Declan, it is about the lives of two people trying to break through and make it in the big city, enemys at work, loneliness, friendship, family and above all trust and patience.
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what I liked the most was how the two main characters were written and their crazy interactions and the times, so well taken that never seems forced or strange
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Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for give me this great to read in exchange for my honest review

I'm so annoyed at myself, but I just couldn't get into this one. I blame a potential reading slump. I can't seem to get into anything I pick up at the moment.

I loved the cover, the blurb, the concept, I even loved the first few chapters. But I found myself bored and skimming after that. I couldn't connect with the main character. And that's not saying every reader needs to connect with the main character in the book they're reading, but I actually found myself not liking Sarah very much, which was a detriment to the entire story, because I love getting behind and rooting for my MC!

I've rated One Night Only a 3, because the writing is fantastic, I certainly did 'laugh out loud' more than a few times, and I do believe genuine rom-com readers will love this one. I think I'll need to give this book another chance at a later date, when I come out of my reading slump, so my 3 could very much turn into a 4 or 5.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for allowing me to read One Night Only by Catherine Walsh. I'm sure we will be seeing a whole lot more of this very talented author's words in the future!

One Night Only by Catherine Walsh is an impressive debut, and the perfect summer read. It is a fun, lighthearted story that ticks all of the boxes for a successful romcom, and has just enough truth thrown in to make it both relatable and relevant.

Sarah says goodbye to her one night stand, assuming that she will never have to lay eyes on him again. But travelling to Ireland to serve as maid of honour in her best friend's wedding, she is shocked when she meets the groom's brother and, you guessed it, he is the very man with whom she has recently shared carnal knowledge. Things are awkward to say the least. Once they return to New York though, thoughts of Declan are never far from mind, and Sarah must find a way to put her complicated past behind her.

This is a quick read that really hits the spot, and I look forward to reading more from this promising new author.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for an ARC.

Oh wow oh wow. I loved the story of Sarah and Declan. So much so I finished the book in under 24 hours. I just needed to know the ending.

The story was funny, emotional, lovely, sweet and romantic. I was crushing hard in them as they tumbled through the time together, the clashes, the misunderstandings, the humour and the love. A real romantic comedy read. It’s a perfect read to curl up with and loose your self in.

Talk about an emotional rollarcoaster in some ways. It had me laughing in so many parts though not only at the one liners but also just the outcome of some situations. I absolutely loved this book was very addictive though as I didn't want to put it down and did not want it to end. I loved the interactions better Sarah and declan and loved how close Annie, Paul and Sarah are too. For me this book was one of those you wish you could re read again for the very first time. 5 stars just doesn't do it justice.

One Night Only was a good book but I expected more. When I read the plot and saw Irish wedding, I was like "Hell, yeah! I love Ireland!". Unfortunately, only a part of the story was set there and I was so disappointed. Plus, I didn't entirely connect with the characters, so I wasn't emotionally invested in their romance. Maybe I expected something like the movie Leap Year (which I LOVE). Anyway, if you want a quick and light reading to pass the time, you can give this book a shot.

Is this for real? Is this really a debut novel? Impossible, it's too good.
I can see this book being the next hit, just wait until it comes out.

The main characters are Sarah and Declan:
She is an unhappy architect who lives in New York with a workaholic roommate named Claire, and doesn’t look for anything serious with men: no relationships, no love, one-night stands only.
He is an Irish guy, handsome, fun and with a lot of secrets (you’ll see).
They meet at a bar and they sleep together, the morning after Sarah throws him-not so nicely- out the door sure she won’t see him ever again, she couldn’t be more wrong!
But, in just a couple of days, her best friend Annie will get marry in Ireland and guess who’s her fiancé’s Brother/Best man? Din, din, din Declan!

From there it’s just amazing, the whole plot is brilliant, it's linear, things happen for a reason and nothing ever feels forced (finally!).
The writing is fun, witty and the book just flows, you get to the end without even noticing it.
This is weird but I’ve nothing to say about the plot, I loved it, it just works perfectly...I'm still shocked.
My favorite moment of the whole book is that scene at the O’Shea after the bachelorette party when Declan tells Sarah that he won’t hurt her (oh, my heart melted there)!

It's also true that the wedding is just a small part of the plot, so the book description might look a bit confusing. Nonetheless, if you know everything that is going to happen just by reading the Synopsys, it becomes useless to read the book. So I approve of the choice of keeping the plot a little bit secret.

Obviously, I loved the characters. Yes, all of them!
Sarah, you can feel from page one that there’s something not working in her, that she’s been hurt in the past and never went on, she’s scared and the reader senses it. She never changes that, except towards the end and the change is slow and dictated by love (makes sense, the whole book is a slow-burn romance).
Declan is great, you just fall in love with him, he’s fun, caring, and romantic, just perfect. Thank god he’s not rich, I had enough of novels where the man is a rich bachelor!
Annie and Paul are also a lot of fun, especially when Annie’s drunk!
Will can come across as rude sometimes, but he’s just the typical friend we all say we want, the one who tells the truth and tells it to your face.
Matthias is well written, I’d have never told that he was an ass by reading the first pages (all nice and fluffy and then he’s a bad guy).
I also liked other secondary characters such as Claudia (because who doesn’t take advice on waxing from a pole dancer..Duh) and Soraya is also fun to read.

I love how every character has its own personality, even the secondary ones…you just can’t mix them up.
That's not always the case with Romances, so great job!

This book gave me a lot, it’s truly splendid.
It’s deep, there's introspection in the characters that you wouldn’t expect from a debut romance, the plot it’s not chicle and the idea, in general, is very good.
What I loved about this book is that everything makes sense, nothing is pushed or forced, everything is so natural and how it should be...it just perfectly flows.

What is it with Irish authors anyway? Is there something in the water that makes them so great at writing (Sally Rooney anyone) ?


I've found some typos throughout the book that you might be interested in correcting, I'll live them here:

- Chapter 2 Pos. 236: I don't need to need worry.
-Chapter 10 Pos.1378: Is that why do you it?
-Chapter 11 Pos.1421: Why do I this to myself?
-Chapter 11 Pos.1453: It's going to fine
-Chapter 19 Pos.2628: I didn't you know if you
-Chapter 20 Pos.2801: She's one the one
-Chapter 22 Pos.3213: That were you just fine

I’ll follow up with a more reader-friendly, 5 stars, review on GoodReads and Amazon (when the book is published).

This is a deeply touching story about a deeply saddened woman connecting through a journal sixty years old of a young girl in WWII Casablanca. The stories in the journal are at times joyous and at others scary from incidents occurring. The woman lives in a relationship in which she and her husband have drifted far apart and is exceedingly lonely for both.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Sweet funny story with lots of surprises . What happens when your one night stand is your best friend brother in law ? She does not do relationships and he does not one time sex . She triew to forget him but can not . From the start he wants more from her but she hesitates . I loved that he was so sweet and real about his feelings . I will look for more from the author .
I received this novel from net galley and the publisher as an ARC. Thank you! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Sarah and Declan's story. I enjoyed this one, even though the characters are younger than I usually read about. Still though, I liked the characters and the story. Especially liked the banter between the two. Highly recommend this one, and it made a great summer read.