This was a wild ride but I loved it. The ending wasn't expected which was great. It was unique and kept me on my toes as I was reading. Special Thank You to Georgina Cross, Random House Publishing Group Ballantine, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
*This review was also published on my Goodreads account.

I didn’t love or hate this book, but it was a very slow burn that in some chapters seemed to drag out. I do like this author and I love the Nanny Needed.

𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘵𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦!

An atmospheric, gothic, tense locked-room mystery that will keep you turning pages.
I love this kind of dark, creepy setting and a story that keeps me guessing who did what, I thought I had it figured it out but that last twist took me by surprise.

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𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 by Georgina Cross, Author released August 1, 2023.

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I absolutely loved this book, once I picked it up I couldn't put it down. Thank you so much for the ARC.

This book was almost too chaotic and felt like it was building to something bigger than it was. The increased perspectives at the end made this feel a bit forced. Definitely some tense moments that make this book a thriller, just generally not my favorite.

I was recommended this book because I have read from Georgina Cross before. I DNF'ed it but only because it felt similar to Daisy Darker (which I really didn't like). It was too similar of a set up and I read that too recently to be unbiased. I did skip ahead to see 'whodunnit' and was pleasantly surprised by the ending. I think the writing was still good and I would not hesitate to read another Georgina Cross book. This was just a personal gripe.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Bantam for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

One Night was a book that didn't hook me at first but as it starting getting deeper into the book it became a classic who did it book? I had keep reading and had to find out who the killer was. Family drama, accusations, ex husband drama. This book was good. I did want more from the ending. I wish that it could of been drug out more but overall it was a good fast paced read.

I listened to Georgina's last novel, Nanny Needed, and devoured it! So I was looking forward to reading One Night. Thank you to @netgalley /publisher for this copy!

I read this book in 24 hours. The build-up of the story mixed with the storm that moved in kept me engaged, along with alternating povs and short chapters.

I did end up calling the twists and ending. I'm going to recommend this one for those that maybe aren't seasoned thriller/mystery readers. Also, go in blind! Nonetheless, a good locked-room mystery.

Unfortunately I found this to be dreadfully slow and I had to DNf 20% in. I will Try this author again

Locked room (house), rainy weather, and a possible killer? Count me in! I ate this one up and felt like I was flying through it! We have quite a few characters, but I enjoyed getting to hear all of their perspectives. Everyone had a motive or reason to get rid of Meghan and I couldn’t decide who the killer was going to be. It was interesting with the will they / won’t they go after Cal.

For me, the ending felt like it ended abruptly and I wished we would have gotten an epilogue as I want to know what happened.

*The dog is not harmed in the book*

Georgina’s thrillers are always binge reads for me and this one is no exception. This one might actually be my favorite read by her so far.

This book goes back and forth in time, has multiple narrators, includes a past family murder, and a locked room type reveal.

It has a perfectly creepy atmosphere with a house on a cliff in a storm and a group of people invited to find out the truth in a decade old murder.

And the secrets…lots of those to go around with parents, siblings, fake uncles, second wives, and old boyfriends all in the mix.

The twists at the end were perfectly revealed and I thoroughly enjoyed every page of this book.

One Night by Georgina Cross
How does the saying go? “When first we practice to deceive” or something like that. Deception can be a scary thing. Secrets kept can become burdensome. What lengths would you go to to keep what you know protected?
A family and some close friends are invited to a house on the coast of Oregon. A storm brews, electricity is out, wind howls, trees downed, roads impassable. You are all alone. And one of your housemates is a murderer. Your invitation says that you will learn what really happened to Meaghan. Meghan, the beloved daughter and sister, who was murdered 10 years ago. But, Cal has already served a 10 year prison term for this crime. Cal has always claimed his innocence.
Dive into this unputdownable book. You will want to stay up late to get to the end. Ms. Cross weaves such a good tale that you won’t see the ending coming. Pick this book up! You won’t be disappointed !!

The night Meghan was killed was the night that her family shattered. It fractured even more when her alleged killer, Cal, was released from jail after only serving ten years. Her entire family is invited to a beach house on the Oregon shore two years later. As tensions rise inside, a massive storm rampages outside. When Cal is found injured and unconscious in his car, the family moves him inside. Half of the people there want to kill him, and the other half want to keep him alive so he can tell them what he knows. But someone in that group is hiding a secret. A secret so big that it could destroy them and the other family members. Did Cal kill Meghan? If he didn’t, who did? Will Cal survive the night? Will he tell people what he knows?

I have read a lot of mysteries lately. That is a good thing; I enjoy a good mystery, and the mystery angle initially attracted me to this book. I figured that I would like this book. I hate to say it, but I was “meh” about One Night.

One Night is a fast-paced book in the tourist town of Bandon, Oregon. The storyline did suit the pacing, but there was a lag in the middle and end of the book.

There were two main storylines in One Night. The first was Meghan’s murder, who did it, why, and how Cal fit into it. The second storyline centers around Meghan’s family, the house, the storm, and Cal. While both storylines were well written, I was more interested in the first storyline. The second storyline should have held my attention.

The storyline with Meghan, her murder, who did it, why, and how Cal fit into it was very twisty. I didn’t like Meghan. She was dishonest and abusive and had her mother wrapped around her little finger (I will get more into her mother later). The details of her murder, though, weren’t revealed until the very end. While I did have the correct people involved, I didn’t have the timeline right. So, I was surprised when the murderer was revealed.

The storyline with Meghan’s family, the aftermath, the invite to the house, the storm, and how Cal fit into everything was strange and often didn’t make sense. In this storyline, I did figure out who invited everyone to the house (it was very apparent, and the person did make some telling statements with the magazines). The storm was just the backdrop to a surreal and strange situation that started unfolding in the house. When Cal showed up, I wasn’t surprised who wanted to kill him. By the end of the book, I was sick of everyone in this storyline, and I couldn’t wait for it to be done.

I wouldn’t say I liked any of the characters. Except for Sam and Cal, they all got on my one last nerve.

I liked the book’s mystery angle, and it was well-written. As I stated above, I did think I had figured out who killed Meghan, but I was surprised at how it ended. I also did figure out who sent the invites out. But, the reason why surprised me.

The end of One Night was confusing. The author ended the present-day storyline in a way that I did not like. I agreed with Cal’s statement.

I would recommend One Night to anyone over 21. There are no sexual situations, but there is violence and language.

Many thanks to Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine, Bantam, NetGalley, and Georgina Cross for allowing me to read and review One Night. All opinions stated in this review are mine.

Georgina Cross does it again! This story centers on a family whose daughter/sister tragically died. The girl’s boyfriend was imprisoned for her death. Years later he is released from jail and he as well as the family receive invites to a beach house for an opportunity to finally find out what happened that dreadful night. The twists & turns will keep you guessing and of course the rendezvous occurs in the middle of a vicious storm. Cut off from the outside world , will they find the answers they seek, or is the truth worth dying for? Thanks to NetGalley and Bantam for this ARC. This is my honest review.

I love that this was a locked room situation that had great thrilling moments alongside a mystery. The creepy atmosphere that the storm brought made the characters even more on edge as everything started to go down hill. I could feel the tension and strong feelings this family had not only between one another but with Cal and Geoff as well. The different timelines and POV made me look at the information differently after almost every switch, but I was still able to piece a few things together before the big reveal. They all had their unlikable moments that really questioned some of their morals, which I enjoy in thrillers like this. The secrets, overall vibe, and pace made it a bingeable book.

Thank you @georginacrossauthor and @suzyapprovedbooktours for the gifted copy.

It was a fast read and trust me the plot was good. It really got me hooked but it sort of didn’t stand out too much from all the other ones I have read this month.

This is a delightfully twisty closed room thriller involving a mysterious invitation, family drama, and an incredible thunderstorm that cuts out any possibility of escape. The story goes from present to past and back again, slowly leaking clues, but ultimately keeping the reader in the dark regarding the jaw-dropping conclusion. This is my third Georgina Cross book and they never disappoint. I listened to the audiobook and the narrators did an excellent job bringing this novel to life.

Thank you NetGalley and Bantam for the gifted eARC in exchange for my honest review!

WOW! One Night was WILD!! Georgina's writing was amazing as usual. The family drama sucked me in from the very beginning and I loved the locked-room mystery. Everyone was a suspect and I didn't know who to trust. I was furiously turning the pages trying to figure out what happened to Meg all those years ago. Tense and twisty read that you need to go pick up NOW!!

4.5 stars/5 stars rounded up for this review

A family received an invitation to a house on the Oregon coast, hoping to find answers about the death of Meghan ten years ago. Meghan's ex-boyfriend, Cal, was found guilty of the crime.

Included are Uncle Geoff, who is Paul, Meghan's father's best friend, and Rebecca, who is Paul's new wife.

The remaining two arrive, which surprises the entire group when a significantly injured Cal is dumped to the floor.

There is a Gothic feel with a raging storm and a dining room set for a party. As the evening continues, suspicions will mount, and nerves will be tested. Several members will be pitted again the other until the twisted ending.

I enjoyed this story, and it kept my attention and had me guessing.

I received an advance reader's copy and voluntarily read and reviewed this book.

Ten years ago, teenager Meghan Chisholm was murdered and her boyfriend convicted of the crime, even though some people were skeptical of his involvement. As Meghan’s parents and two sisters continue to deal with the trauma, they each receive an anonymous invitation to meet at a remote house where they believe the truth about the crime will be revealed. As they reluctantly gather they find themselves trapped by a deadly storm.

One Night by Georgina Cross has a great premise, it’s well-written, and is very atmospheric. Initially, I was completely engaged with the plot and its characters. But then, for me, things began to unravel and the story moved at a slow pace. It’s told from several points of view, with a fair amount of backstory that gives the reader a sense of the characters and their relationships. But this could be why it feels slow and somewhat cumbersome. Moreover, Meghan’s mother, Maureen, is an extremely unlikable character and at times seemed fairly unhinged. In the end, I found the book to be a disappointment.

I finished this book simply because I had already invested a good deal of time in it and I was happy to turn the last page. Although I’ve enjoyed other books by Ms Cross, this just wasn’t the book for me. NetGalley provided an advance copy.