I need to go to an Irish wedding!

If you thought there is anything worse bumping into a one night stand in the street, imagine doing so in a wedding a continent away. Very awkward! How will Sarah deal with it? Is Declan only a One Night Only kind of guy, or might he be the one?

I saw others' Goodreads reviews so when I saw that the ARC is still out, I was very excited to read it. Thankfully, the author did not disappoint. This romantic comedy is sweet and amusing story about love and trust. Thankfully, this story is full of handsome Irish men. Every time they spoke, I could hear their Irish accent in my head and honestly, it was a giant plus to the whole story.

This sweet story certainly deserves 4.75 out of 5 stars.

One night stands are supposed to stay one night only. How can you run into the same man half a world away? This is a feel good summer read that I greatly enjoyed

This book reminded me of a mix between The Hating Game and Leap Year (the Amy Adams movie) and it was great.

Sarah is a one-night stand, let's-not-catch-feelings kind of girl. And it's working just fine for her. That is, until she flies to Ireland for her best friend's wedding week to find that the guy she kicked out of her apartment two nights before is none other than the groom's brother.

I loved the story, the setting, the characters, the relationships, how we got straight to the point without unnecessary introductory chapters,... I just loved the whole thing and flew through it.

The only reason this is shy of a 5 star rating is because of how Sarah handled things after Declan went to Chicago. Like, I understand where she's coming from, but after he explains and they're good, she just goes on the same tangent again when he has done nothing to make her feel insecure (quite the opposite actually) and assumes what he's going to do or feel. I'm not a big fan of conflict when it clearly could have been avoided. I understand the book needs conflict to move forward, but maybe in a more realistic, non-frustrating way?

Other than that, chef's kiss. I'm amazed this is a debut novel and I can't wait to read more from Catherine Walsh (maybe a companion novel on Soraya? Just saying). Definitely a must read if you loved The Hating Game.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for a digital review copy in exchange of an honest and voluntary review.

What an amazing love story! The plot is intriguing and fun to read. There are several plot twists throughout it, so the story never gets boring. I liked Sarah as a character and absolutely loved Declan. Also, I loved that there are other love stories as subplots and that we get to know all aspects of Sarah's life. There are many other good things that I could say about this novel, but the most important one is that this book will definitely make you smile.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture, I had the opportunity to read the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.
Sarah had her heart broken a few years ago when she told her boyfriend, "I love you" and, in response, he broke up with her. She's since become solely interested in one night stands. But then her last one night stand is in the same wedding she's in! A funny concept and cute story, but it dragged in the middle for me. Glad I finished it, though!

Sarah the Queen of one night stands is totally flabbergasted when she meets her latest one night stand at her best friends wedding in Ireland and it turns out to be the grooms brother. What follows is the story of getting over divorce and heartbreak. A nice story with likeable characters and an easy to read plot

Adorable rom-com about Sarah’s one night stand who just so happens to also end up at the same wedding she is in…halfway around the world.

The back and forth relationship between Sarah and Declan is sweet but I sort of thought the book went on for too long.

The author’s writing reminds me of Jasmine Guillory (think The Wedding Date or The Proposal). Quick & easy read about two people who aren’t crazy interested in each other but at the end you assume they will get together.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

I got this as an e-ARC from Netgalley, but all opinions remain my own. Thank you netgalley!

I loved every second of this novel. The chemistry the two characters had was incredible, I loved their banter and never thought it went too far. The conflict made a lot of sense and was resolved well. Declan is an absolute dreamboat and I adore him.

Overall, this was an easy 5 stars for me.
HIGHLY recommend this novel.

Thank you NetGalley, Catherine Walsh, and Bookouture for sending me a free ARC copy of One Night Only in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed One Night Only so much that I read it in one sitting! The characters were great and the chemistry that Catherine was able to create between the two main characters was amazing. I enjoyed reading about the cross country travel for the wedding and the writers descriptive details regarding NYC. I found Sarah’s character to be very real and relatable as a single woman in the city who is unapologetically herself but also seeking more out of her life. Sarah and Declan’s banter and interactions were fun to read and kept me entertained until the end!

Overall, One Night Only was a really good read. It’s perfect for romcom lovers who are crazy for an Irish accent and main characters with sexual tension that’s off the charts. I hope to read more from Catherine Walsh in the future!

One Night Only by Catherine Walsh
Publication Date: July 30, 2021
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Description from NetGalley..
“Who could have predicted this? Being at the same wedding. In Ireland. There’s a reason one-night stands are one-night stands. You’re not supposed to see each other again, especially not when you’re the maid of honor, and he’s the groom’s brother…

Sarah Anderson has never been more excited about anything in her life. She’s going to her best friend’s wedding. And not just any wedding. An Irish wedding. Goodbye New York, hello rolling green hills and men with beautiful accents and twinkling eyes. But Sarah should have known that not all guests are fairy-tale princes…

Is there anything more mortifying than bumping into a one-night stand halfway across the world? Especially as Declan seems determined to embarrass Sarah at every turn. At least when the wedding’s over she’ll never have to see him again.
But, back in New York, Sarah finds the more she tries to forget Declan, the more she can’t shake the thought of that infuriatingly charming smile and the way he wears a tux…Was he really just for one night only, or might Declan Murphy be The One?”
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Thank you to @netgalley @bookouture for the digital ARC in return for my honest review.
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My thoughts…
Funny. This ended up being a laugh-out-loud book. I thought there was a good balance of humour and sentimentality in the story. Although, I think I’m starting to get tired of guys who are too much of a jerk in the beginning, like Declan. There were a couple of reflective moments, but really it was all around a funny romcom. I like books with interesting secondary characters, and this one had those too. Overall, a cozy romcom that made me wish I was in Ireland.

This is my first Catherine Walsh book and it was an absolute delight!

A huge thanks to Bookouture for my e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. One Night Only follows the delightful Sarah who doesn't do second dates -one night is enough for her. Her luck (or is it) runs out when her delectable one-night stand is at her best friend's wedding. If that isn't enough he is the groom's brother. It is such a feel-good rom-com that serves wedding cake, Irish wedding and gents, and of course the banter every rom-com needs. The book also features delightful side characters and the plot is just wonderfully developed.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for my honest thoughts.

When I saw the cover and red the synopsis, I thought this would be the perfect rom-com and right up my street, I wasn't wrong. I had finished the book in about 4 hours because I couldn't put it down. A single girl living in New York, flying to Ireland to her friends wedding, being surrounded by men with the Irish accent.....I mean come on what more could you ask for?!

Sarah is excited to see her best friend who has recently moved to Ireland after meeting the man of her dreams, which you might have guessed by now, is Irish. When she finally arrives and they go to the pre-wedding meal she is introduced to all the crazy Irish relatives and welcomed with open arms as another member of the family. But then she is introduced to Declan Murphy, the grooms brother who she happened to have a one night stand with a few nights before. Cue the awkward moments.

A funny and witty rom-com perfect for a beach read or just when you need some lighthearted fun. I cannot believe this is the authors debut novel, it was brilliant and I will definitely been looking out for her in the future. The only reason I didn't give this book 5 stars is that it didn't have enough emotional content to move me, nor will it stay with me forever. But it was great whilst it lasted.

Expected publication date: 30th July 2021

One Night Only explores the life of Sarah an architect living in New York who travels to Ireland for her best friends wedding. Little did she know that the best man would be none other than her latest hook up, the last person she expected to see. Sarah doesn't believe in happily ever after and is happy enough to continue having one night stands to keep her occupied in her busy life. Although, this annoying man she has stumbled across again seems to be getting under her skin with his charm and amazing good looks.

I absolutely loved this book! I devoured it in two days. Not only was it a gorgeous romance which everyone knows I'm a sucker for, but I feel this book gave so much more.

I loved the characters in this book. Catherine Walsh has a way of building each character giving them a place in the story rather than simply hashing over a bunch of people. There was actually a real development in the story line that kept you reading on. It didn't just stop at soppy romance and simply end. It was full of banter, charm and was a delight to read.

I loved everything about this story, the humour, the characters, the way it was written and of course the romance and chemistry between Sarah and Declan. Such an amazing debut novel.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

One Night Only is one of those books where every page is a lamentation and a celebration all in one. Every time I flipped the page, I mourned that there would be one fewer page to read and rejoiced that the story was progressing so beautifully. Simply put, I didn't want this book to end. It's everything I've ever wanted in a contemporary romance novel.

It's hard to strike a balance between humor (and this book is capital-H hilarious) and sincerity, but Catherine Walsh does it and makes it all look so effortless. I found myself laughing out loud in one instant and then sitting reflectively with Sarah in the next. I have so many quotes highlighted, so many moments I never want to forget. I went into this book thinking it would be a short, frothy work on the seemingly supernatural attractiveness of Irish men and came out of it with contentedness in my heart and a renewed hope in the concept of love. I adored not only Sarah and Declan but also Claire, Paul, Annie, and even Mrs. Murphy.

My only complaints—and they're microscopic—is that I wish the middle section of the book had been a little faster, and I wish Declan had been a less of an ass earlier on in the novel. But as a whole, I adored this entire novel.

One Night Only deserves to be on everyone's TBR. Whether you're looking for a light pick-me-up or simply reflecting on the complexities of life, this book is for you.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookoutre for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. I will post this review to my Goodreads and to my book review blog shortly.

I absolutely loved this book, it was a perfect blend of romance and comedy which left you with that feel good feeling during and after reading this book.

We follow Sarah who is living a modern lifestyle in NYC as a budding architect who has not been lucky in love so has implemented a rule in her life. Nothing ever goes further than a one night stand. This rule seemed to be working fine with no kinks. That is until she travels to her best friend’s wedding in Ireland and meets the best man. It turns out they already know each other… intimately.

Declan, the biggest goofball you ever did read about, is someone you can’t help but love. His natural Irish charm is irresistible to Sarah and their serendipitous encounters begin to make her question the rules she put in place to protect her heart.

This book leaves you smiling beginning, middle and end. The narrative is fast paced and doesn’t leave you feeling bored. The side characters are constantly engaging and don’t feel like they’re lemons that are only added here and there. The relationships between all of them are expertly woven together and when you read this book you feel like you are slotting into place and one of the group.

Such a great read, please go and give it a read yourself!

thank you to netgalley and bookouture for an arc in exchange for an honest review

i've got to start off by saying i absolutely loved this one! for a debut, this one is beyond 5 stars. i absolutely adored declan and sarah's story. they were such a breath of fresh air, and everything just fit together perfectly. declan has quickly become one of my favorite book boyfriends; with a dry sense of humor, soft and sweet inner shell, and an extremely caring heart, i was blown away. sarah, while being extremely self-destructive at times (but who isn't?), was a lovely heroine. she wasn't annoying or irritating, but rather she was human.

i loved the story, and especially the side characters! annie and paul, claire and mark, and let's not forget will! will was just so funny and i adored all the scenes with his character mainly because i always laughed out loud. and like i said, the other side characters were so cute and i wouldn't mind another book set in this friendship/family circle.

do yourself a favor and pick up this book on its release day!

Cute read! Sarah and Declan are a couple with baggage - but when the Irish backdrop is so pretty, why not add some baggage?! Fun, easy read that I finished overnight. A warning that the buildup is slow but it’s worth it if you’re looking for a light read!

I really enjoyed this book.

The characters were well developed, and we took time to learn their back stories. There were amusing exchanges, and some endearing moments too.

The story was a bit predictable, but I found that to be pleasing as well. I liked that I was reading a book which would be certain to give me a happy ending - we could all use one right now!

Oh, and I just want to finish off that I ended this book with a big crush on Declan!

You know when your reading a book how you can tell the authors personality? Maybe they write intelligently or have a scary warped part of their brain, maybe they look like the neighbor next door but write really naughty, and sometimes they are funny and sarcastic. Well author Catherine Walsh had me smiling from ear to ear while I was reading One Night Only. I loved her characters and the banter between the two main characters. I truly enjoyed this book from beginning to end!
Sarah spends all her time working and trying to impress her boss at Baxter &Sons Architect. She doesn’t have time to date and after what happened with her parents marriage she’s pretty sure she’ll stay single forever. Sarah’s ok with one night stands and has even come up with a system to name them in her phone just in case they try to contact her for a replay.
The day before Sarah is to leave for her best friends wedding she has a lovely one night stand followed by loosing an account at work. Her boss tells her she’s been working to hard and not to worry, just enjoy her trip.
Annie is getting married in Ireland and Sarah can’t wait to see her best friend, and maybe check out the single groomsman. Imagine Sarah’s horror when she meets Annie’s new brother in law and discovers he was her one night stand. Declan finds this whole situation hilarious and Sarah to be irresistible but he’s not into begging so he’ll skip out right when he’s relieved of his best man duties. When Sarah discovers Declan has left she’s oddly disappointed and she doesn’t like that she has any sort of feelings for Declan, or any man for that matter!
Back in New York Sarah focuses all her attention on her job putting in long hours, checking out her sexy coworker, and trying to move on from any thoughts of Declan who was meant to only be a one night stand. Or was he?

One Night Only was a great romantic comedy with incredible characters and witty dialogue. As I was reading this book, I found myself not being able to put this down! One Night Only is a story about Sarah, a woman who has vowed to only have one night stands to avoid heartbreak and loss, finding herself in a situation where a one night stand turns into something she wants more from. Declan, a handsome, Irish. bar owner has never had a one night stand and is determined to make Sarah have a change of heart. I recommend this book to anyone who is craving a love story and a laugh. I thought Walsh did an awesome job at setting up different plots throughout the book so there were no loose ends or confusion how the story got to where it did. I give this book 4/5 stars, loved this read!