Far more complex and thankfully, not a typical romantic comedy, One Day in December was very nicely written and compelling. The British characters are lovably flawed -- the author has them stumble through friendships, breakups, dreams, jobs and finally love. They drink too much, love too much, mess up their relationships -- and I found it all quite endearing.

Oh my...what a great read! Yes, this is Chic Lit, but the very best kind: funny, warm, charming...and smart. It reads like a page-turner that won't let you set it down, and deftly carries you through a bevy of emotions. I loved every minute. Thanks NetGalley and publishers for an advanced copy of this novel. No question...5 stars. I'll be looking for more from this author!

One Day in December is a well done love story. Characters are likable. The story is original. Thanks Crown Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of this title for review.

I love this book so much!! Unique voice. Refreshing plot and characters that kept me glued to my Kindle. Addicting. Fun. Story with depth set in a vibrant backdrop.

Such a cute and charming read, I loved this book! Starting and ending in December, spanning over 10 years, it was the perfect read for over the holidays. I loved that this book explored the depths of relationships and that it wasn't just a sappy love story. The characters are complex and conflicted which made it all the more real and honest. This will pull at your heartstrings and make you believe in love. The kind of love that you should never give up on, the kind of love that will withstand time and all obstacles.

Thank you Broadway Books and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for my honest review.

Considering the fact that you are almost certain from the beginning how this tale is going to end, the journey in itself was well worth reading about. Relatable characters, believable situations and protagonists who don't compromise their morals regardless of their feelings. A lovely romantic tale with the proverbial happy ending.

I absolutely loved this book. Read it in one sitting because the characters and the plot were so engaging. Looking forward to Ms. Silver's next novel!

This novel has received a good deal of attention, including being selected for Reese Witherspoon's book club. It is the story of Laurie and Jack, their friends and families. It is a story of a romance that may or may not go to a happy ending. It is definitely one in which the course of true love "never did run smooth." If you enjoy light, romantic fiction you might want to join the many who have read this title.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-galley. The opinions are my own.

I absolutely adored this book. I like my romances to be full of longing and angst and ONE DAY IN DECEMBER gave me exactly that. I laughed and cried in equal measure and immediately ran out to preorder the paperback finished copy.

Thank you so much for letting me read.

Do you believe in love at first sight? One Day in December Laurie and Jack’s eyes meet while she’s on the bus. And it’s that moment that send her on a hunt to find Jack. And it’s that moment that changes the course of their lives. While I’m skeptical of love at first sight, I could relate to the hopeful searching of Laurie and her defeat when she meets him, as her best friend Sarah’s boyfriend. As the years progress, the question lingers what if things had been different.

The reader needs to know a couple things going in. This isn’t necessarily a Christmas story, a few least not in the typical Hallmark movie style. There is death, defeat, and regret. I ended up crying over most of the last half of this book. Something about their story and Laurie’s struggles connected deep within me. It’s not a perfect story. In some ways I wish Laurie could have just moved on and let Jack go. But it has been a long time since a book has made me cry this much. And it caused me to reflect on my own regrets and what-ifs. So for that reason I am giving it 5 stars. Beautifully written. Compelling story.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book

This book was amazing. It was Sleepless in Seattle meets Bridgette Jones and a hint of Love Actually. I devoured it!

I adored this book! It was a an adorable but intense romantic ride. It read very much like a chick flick movie which I loved and I also loved how it spanned over 10 years.
Could not put it down for one second.

Thanks to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for the free review copy of this book. All opinions are my own,

Oh what a sweet, happy, charming love story! This was a quick and easy read. Totally indulgent in all the best ways, a wonderful book to lose yourself in for a couple of days, especially during the holiday season (although it can truly be enjoyed anytime of year, it's not winter-dependent)!

On her way home from work one cold, dark December day, Laurie locks eyes with a boy at the bus stop, and there's an immediate spark between them. Unfortunately, Laurie doesn't get off the bus in time, and the boy doesn't get on. But Laurie can't stop thinking about him, and spends the next year looking for him. She finally meets him again...and he's her best friend's new boyfriend ! The luck! The two eventually establish a close friendship, but what does that initial spark mean, and will it ever amount to anything?

This book is told from both Laurie's and Jack's POVs, and spans many years. There's a surprising amount of depth - I felt genuine sadness for Laurie's situation and heartache. There's also lots of happiness and hope. I pretty much assumed it would have a happy ending, but I didn't know how it would get there, so kudos to the author for maintaining the suspense!

I definitely recommend this sweet love story, The writing is wonderful, the characters are deep and real, and the London setting is delightful.

A perfectly lovely tale of love, missed opportunity and second chances! I loved every word of it so much. The characters were well developed and felt like friends. Is there anything better than a love story set in London in December?

This is the debut novel for Josie Silver and what a great start she has made. While I was reading this, Reese Witherspoon picked it for her Hello Sunshine monthly book selection and my IRL book club selected it for our December read.

This novel is an easy, light read but definitely has content to keep the reader interested and entertained. I will recommend this one to friends and look forward to the next Josie Silver book in December 2019!

Thanks to Netgalley and Broadway Books for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

When I found the book on Netgalley I thought it would be very interesting. A couple of weeks later I started reading great reviews about it and I knew I had to read it right away. Work kept me out of devouring it but once I started, it was great.
First, the characters were very complex and felt real. I liked very much reading Laurie’s POV. She was quite funny. I liked Jack and Sar too.
Then there is the writing style, it was simple, fluid and riveting. I completely enjoyed reading this book, a lovely story about real life and real love.
Additionally, I liked how it develops throughout the years; how you can see the characters change and grow.
The book gave all the feels. It was funny and touching, and it made me cry more than once and left me with a huge knot in the throat several times. It was easy connecting with story and the characters because it feels real. The part about Lu and Sar’s friendship was very sweet and I love it equally as the romantic part.
Overall, it is a book a deeply enjoyed and highly recommend. Definitely on the top of my reads this year.

LOOOVED IT!!! Every page, every sentence, every word, every letter!!!

In case you cannot tell I have fallen head over heels in love with this book! It has earned a place on my fave shelf and is absolutely one of my top five reeds of 2018... such a beautiful story, so full of love and heart.... this is an epic love story spanning an entire decade... a story with all the feels, you will laugh, you will cry, you will smile, you will shake your head, you will fall in love... this book will break your heart over and over again and then fill it back up with love just as many times! Simply put it was MAGICAL!

Laurie doesn’t believe in love at first sight until she glimpses a boy at the bus stop...Laurie was such a wonderful character so well developed, I felt as though I would know her if she were walking down the street... adored her friendship with Sarah, one of my absolute favorite parts of this book... such a positive realistic portrayal of what a female friendships should be.... of course they have their ups and downs, but at the end of the day they were always there for one another.... all three of the main characters in this book Laurie, Sarah, and Jack were well drawn likable characters that you definitely could relate to...

Told from alternating points of view... we got the insights and perceptions of both Laurie and Jack threwout the decade... The book was structured brilliantly you never were confused as to who was narrating and what year it was... in fact the entire book is told linearly, there was no jumping around kind of nice for a change....

I absolutely recommend this stunning story to everyone with a heart! A wonderful Christmas read!

This was a group read with my Book Besties... Jennifer was approached by Goodreads and the publisher with this book and just as a true friend does she included all of us! How appropriate for a group of friends to read a story with such a tremendous focus on friendship... we had a wonderful discussion, we were all captivated by this story! We also thought it would make a fantastic movies, we even casted it... I thought I’d share our choices with you all!
Laurie we thought should be played bye Shailene Woodley, Sarah played by Jennifer Lawrence, and Jack buy either Liam Hemsworth or Zac Efron... have you read this? What do you think?

*** huge thanks to Goodreads, Crown Publishing, and Jennifer for my copy of this book ***

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This turned out to be so much more than I was expecting. At first I wasn't so sure about this one, but as the story developed I became invested in these characters, and by the end I was completely on board and rooting for this couple to get together. The perfect Christmas read!

Laurie and Jack see each other at the bus stop. Laurie is on the bus and Jack at the stop. The bus is crowded and pulls off before they can officially meet. They don’t get to meet until a year later after several unsuccessful attempts from Laurie. Turns out Laurie’s, best friend, Sarah is now dating Jack. Talk about messy. Or maybe not.......Once Jack and Laurie realize they “met” that one time at the bus stop they decide to play it safe, not to hurt Sarah.

Honestly, I was expecting more angst from this storyline. The author really built them up as the three amigos but I really didn’t feel that one on one connection between Jack and Laurie. Yes, they saw each other at the bus stop. Yes, they were initially attracted to each other but then nothing really happened. I would have liked the author to give me more angst between Jack and Laurie. Make me feel the turmoil, conflict and pain about wanting to be with someone you shouldn’t. Give me that heartache. Hurt my feelings.

This story had a good premise but I found the execution of this story to be lacking. The story had so much potential but sadly it didn’t hit the mark for me. I didn’t like that the couple spent SO much time apart and when they finally do get to be together as a couple, the story ends. Talk about letdown. After everything I went through I wanted and needed more of Jack and Laurie. I also felt the story had unnecessary obstacles to keep the characters apart for longer than needed. This was my first time reading this author and granted it didn’t blow me away it still held my attention.

One Day in December is a hauntingly, beautiful love story about love at first sight, a love that doesn’t lose momentum over the years. Laurie and Jack have a quick glance and fall instantly in love, the problem is, they have never officially met. Laurie spends quite a bit of time trying to find Jack, but when she finally does, it’s not an ideal situation.

Told over the span of a decade, this well-written and beautifully told love story is both original and heartbreaking. Great characters that you’ll cheer on and want the best for. You won’t want to put it down. An enjoyable read!

I received a review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Synopsis from the Publisher/NetGalley.com
Two people. Ten chances. One unforgettable love story.

Laurie is pretty sure love at first sight doesn't exist anywhere but the movies. But then, through a misted-up bus window one snowy December day, she sees a man who she knows instantly is the one. Their eyes meet, there's a moment of pure magic...and then her bus drives away.

Certain they're fated to find each other again, Laurie spends a year scanning every bus stop and cafe in London for him. But she doesn't find him, not when it matters anyway. Instead they "reunite" at a Christmas party, when her best friend Sarah giddily introduces her new boyfriend to Laurie. It's Jack, the man from the bus. It would be.

What follows for Laurie, Sarah and Jack is ten years of friendship, heartbreak, missed opportunities, roads not taken, and destinies reconsidered. One Day in December is a joyous, heartwarming and immensely moving love story to escape into and a reminder that fate takes inexplicable turns along the route to happiness.

I have been hearing amazing things about this book, so I was especially excited to read it. I sadly did not love this story. This type of plot is exactly the reason I don't like books that span over a long period of time. I never felt connected to Laurie or Jack. And let's just talk about Jack. I wasn't a fan of Jack at all. I get why Laurie didn't tell Sarah that he was her bus boy, but Jack wasn't that invested at that point. They had been dating for a month! He could have said something and the whole thing could have been avoided. The fact that he didn't just came across as sleezy and "jerkish" . to me. The whole thing just felt boring and long to me. I hate to say it, but this one just wasn't the book for me.