I loved Nanny Needed - it was wildly unhinged and such a fun, fast read, so I was very excited to read One Night.

Unfortunately, this book did not work for me. The beginning felt very slow and tedious, so I found myself skimming ahead to get to the end.

That said, a lot of early reviewers have really enjoyed this, so I'm an outlier and would still encourage fans of Cross to check it out. I'm looking forward to reading more by Cross in the future, despite not loving this one.

One night is by far my favorite Georgian Cross book yet. I love the way she keeps you guessing and turning every page to see how the book ends. I read the book in one setting. A family agrees to all meet in Oregon at a home to find out what really happened to Meg.Meg was a sister and child that lost her life. Her thought to be killer went to prison but wants to meet with all of the family the explain what really happened. The uncle and Cal are I involved in a wreck and they drag Cal back to house to keep him alive all night and call for help. They could have let Cal die but each family member is seeking closure. A great book to read.

Thank you Random House Publishing Group- Ballantine and NetGalley for the ARC of Georgina Cross’s latest, One Night.

Ten years ago, the oldest Chisholm daughter, Meghan, was suspiciously murdered and her then boyfriend, Cal, went to prison for it.

Fast forward to one stormy night—(it’s always one stormy night, isn’t it?)- the Chisholm family ends up at a rental home after receiving an invitation in the mail from an anonymous sender. This book keeps the reader’s attention by all of the twists and turns. Who sent the invitation? How did Cal end up at the rental house? Did Cal really kill Meghan?

Georgina Cross kept me on the edge of my seat, constantly wanting more. If this book isn’t already on your TBR, go add it immediately. One Night will be on shelves on August 1, 2023.

One night, teenager Meghan is murdered; leaving her two sisters and parents behind. The blame falls on her boyfriend, Cal, whom has been released after serving a prison sentence. However, everyone gets invited to an isolated beach house one final night to find out what really happened.

This was well put-together and I like multiple POV’s, but it often felt slow to me in the middle. The start was strong, and there were small pieces that let you pick up on tense family dynamics interwoven throughout. Overall, it was okay and worth the read, but not my favorite due to its pacing for me.

Secrets, secrets, secrets. Distrust, suspicion, mystery. What happened to Meghan the night she died? Did her boyfriend, Cal, kill her or was it someone else? Perhaps someone in the house they’ve all been called to for one night? Each invitee arrives seeking answers about what happened, but what if the answers were already right in front of them and they didn’t want to see them.

The story reminded me a bit of the 1980s movie Clue where they are telling each person’s storyline in how they were somehow connected (involved?) in Meghan’s death. Everyone invited to the house had something to hide, whether it was turning a blind eye to what was going on, covering for someone, or involved in the murder. I wouldn’t say any one character was a standout. I know I caught on pretty early as to the who it was in the whodunit. By the end of the one night, we know who did what, who knew what, and who was blamed. I give One Night by Georgina Cross ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballentine for the advanced copy. Opinions expressed are my own. This book is set for publication on July 31, 2023.

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One Night - Georgia Cross

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC.

This book was unique, captivating, and frightening from the first page through the last; I can't wait to read more from this author.

This book begins when a family travels to a beautiful, stormy beach getaway after all receiving invitations promising to tell all about the night a treasured family member was murdered.

An atmospheric and detailed almost gothic thriller, with excellent character and plot development, this book should appeal to a wide variety of readers, perhaps especially those who enjoy Ruth Ware, Jane Casey and Hannah Morrissey.

Until next time, remember, the true story isn't always revealed in the courtroom...

Such a wonderful thriller! Some parts were predictable, but I was mostly surprised. The characters were well developed. I really enjoyed this one!

Parts of this really worked for me, but . . . The man who spent ten years in prison for the murder of their daughter/sister Meghan only spent ten years in prison and has gotten out. The other family members have received letters to meet at a cabin on the Oregon coast and they’ll get answers. The mother, father, uncle (not related by blood), and younger sisters arrive to the cabin and are hit with a rampaging storm. Cal, who was convicted of her murder, is gravely injured in an accident. The family pulls him to the house and are torn with the decision to keep him alive so they can get answers and getting revenge they don’t feel the justice system meted out.

You know that it’s probably not Cal because why would there be a novel? Sure, it’s possible that now that he’s served his time he wants to apologize or explain or get rid of his guilty conscience, but it seems unlikely. The mother in particular really does not want him to survive the night. But because she’s so convinced that he did it, she comes across as unsympathetic—how do you make the mother of murdered girl unsympathetic? It’s not an easy trick. I have more thoughts on other family members but can’t tell you so as not to reveal the partial twist at the end.

NetGalley provided an advance copy of this novel, which RELEASES AUGUST 1, 2023.

WOW! This was a really fun book! I actually read this in like one day! I think a lot of people will guess the ending but I didn’t! I thought it was awesome! I really liked the story and the pace at which it was revealed! This is going to be one of the good thriller/mysteries this year for sure! Totally recommend!

I love a good locked room thriller and ONE NIGHT rates at the very top of my list. Set during a rainstorm in the Pacific Northwest,, this tense page turner will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. You will not know who to trust, you will think you have the story figured out, then bam you are hit with a twist. The story was perfectly paced, with red herrings galore and a shocking ending. It takes a lot to shock me, and the ending made me gasp out loud!

I have no doubt this book is going to fly off the shelves in August!

Thank you @thrillerbookloverpromotions for offering me early access to this read, and for having me on this promotional tour.

Thank you to @netgalley for this ARC copy. True to it’s genre this is a decent mystery/thriller read. While I got the ending wrong ( I normally do not try too hard to predict endings because I want to be surprised) it wasn’t jaw-dropping for me. It’s not a bad book but it’s not great either. If you like a fast-paced read or a whole entire story that unfolds/happens in one setting then this is the book for you.

I completely ignored my family for a weekend because I couldn’t put down ONE NIGHT by Georgina Cross. The premise grabs you from the beginning—ten years after the murder of a teenage girl, her family is invited to a cliffside home on the Oregon coast with the promise that the real killer’s identity will be revealed. Cross is a master of intricate plotting and suspense. Each turn of the page brings a shocking surprise keeping you on the edge of your seat. This is a must read!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A mysterious invitation. A family reunited with a convicted killer. Family secrets, resentments and a desire for vengeance all culminate as a storm rages outside.

Ten years ago, Meghan, the oldest daughter of the Crisholm family, was murdered. Her boyfriend went away for the murder after the damning testimony of Meghan's youngest sister.
When each family members receives an invitation to a secluded house, they reunite to try and unravel the mystery of Meghan's death. Little do they know that they'll also be reunited with their daughter's killer.
But is Cal the true killer or was Meghan's death closer to home? Before the night is over, all the secrets of that night will be revealed. And not all the members of the family may make it out alive.

This is slow burn that really builds up the tension. Emotions are high and palpable. I enjoyed reading the various perspectives of the characters. They each had a different perception of the murder and processed their grief in different ways. There were a lot of clues along the way and the final reveal was satisfying.

If you're a fan of family saga mysteries, give this one a read.

Thank you to @netgalley and @RandomHouse for this ARC. Meghan was killed 10 years ago and her boyfriend Cal was convicted and put behind bars. Each family member receives a red envelope requesting their presence at a house in Oregon. Now that Cal is out of prison, they hope to finally get answers for Meghan's death. But who is behind the invites? When all the invitees arrive, the suspense builds. Wow! This one kept me on my toes! #OneNight #GeorgiaCross #RandomHouseBallatine #Aug2023

I didn't like this one nearly as much as Nanny Needed - it felt like it dragged on forever and not a lot happened. I only finished it because I wanted to know who the murderer was.

One Night tells the story of a broken family struggling to come together in the years following their oldest daughter’s murder and the lengths they’ll each go for closure.

I really enjoyed the overall premise of this book. A mystery person bringing a shattered family together to reveal what really happened to their daughter.

With the setting being a house on a cliff, overlooking the ocean and isolated during a major storm, it truly sets the tone. The suspense was palpable throughout!

There were lots of secrets revealed in this one and some big twists toward the end that I really didn’t expect!

Overall, this was a great, quick read that will keep you guessing until the very end!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bantam for the opportunity to read this ARC!

This was my first novel by Cross, and I will without a doubt read more. This intense psychological thriller is about a family that is summoned to a home in Oregon. They each receive handwritten red invitations to a night they won’t ever forget.

Ten years ago Maureen and Paul’s daughter Megan was killed. Her boyfriend Cal was put away in prison. He is now out. He has always claimed his innocence and her family was torn with his verdict.

Their other daughters Alice, Sam and Paul and his new wife have been given invitations to come to a home overlooking the Pacific in Oregon to find out what really happened to Megan. Their “Uncle Geoff has also been invited to this chilling event.

The scenery, the dangerous storm, and the chilling details had me wrapped up and waiting to find out what really happened to Megan. The events that happened during this intense night and had me scared for their family.

Count me in for more of her novels!

A must read for any thriller fans. Family secrets that unravel in one night. All family members are invited to a rented house, but no one knows who sent the invite.
Such a great read with an ending that will shock you!
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.
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Who really killed Meghan? An invitation sparks a chaotic evening filled with distrust, secrets, and mayhem ten years after the death of a beloved family member. One Night is a suspenseful thriller that keeps you up all night trying to find the answer.

The Chisholm family receives a red invitation to meet at a breathtaking home on the Oregon coast. They believe it came from the just-released killer—Meg’s former boyfriend, Cal. Cal is found to be unconscious and near death as Uncle Geoff discovers him on the side of the road. Tumultuous storms and fears that Cal will die before he can tell his story drive the family in opposite directions. But the truth unravels after a sequence of unpredictable events and significant revelations. Each family member has a story to tell and could be guilty.

The characters’ intentions and viewpoints drive the story and keep the reader in suspense until the last page. I loved how the author wove the story around one night but had many flashbacks and insights. The novel’s arc carried the story’s events and would make an exciting series or movie.

Thanks to Netgalley for this advanced reader copy. Ten years is a long time to wonder about a crime. The invitation makes you wonder what’s going to happen. Will Meghan’s murderer finally be revealed? Read to find out and wait for the dramatic ending.