Excellent read, always go to author. This book kept me gripped throughout, looking forward to more from this author

An enjoyable read but somewhat predictable right from the first page I knew what the general vibe would be and what would happen. Would still recommend however.

Josie Silver’s books very quietly and calmly wrap themselves around your heart and tug at your emotions. I know this and yet I still didn’t see this one coming!

There were so many elements to this book that made it the warm inviting read that it was. Firstly, the setting – a windswept, isolated, (fictional) Island off the Irish Coast with a beautiful welcoming community of people that form a perfect set of characters.

Then, there are the two main characters, dating columnist Cleo Wilder and Photographer, Mack Sullivan. Firm favourites in the literary world now for sure. They’re flawed, irritating at times, but equally… perfect.

The storyline itself is refreshing and has unique elements that set it aside from those that have been done before. It wouldn’t have mattered if it felt familiar though, because Josie has painted a backdrop and conjured characters that make this a book you’ll read and fall in love with regardless. They could have been basket weaving for 368 pages and I’d still love this book because of Josie’s way with words. Yes, really!

I enjoyed this book very much, I found it very emotional in places, mostly because the writing of those scenes was so good. For a great deal of this story it is nothing like a romance - two people travel to a remote Irish island for very different reasons and end up having to share their accommodation due to an error. There is nowhere else for them to stay, the island is well off the tourist routes and the one room Otter Lodge is the only available lodging. Cleo works for an on-line magazine and is just about to celebrate her thirtieth birthday. She writes about relationships, and because she doesn’t have a partner she has been sent to this remote place to ‘self-couple’, and write about the process. Mack is a brilliant, well known photographer from Boston, and he has come to the island because it is where his grandmother was brought up. She is getting lost in the clouds of dementia, and he is hoping the pictures can bring back memories for her. He is also escaping from his life, his wife insisted they separate, and living apart from her and his two sons is tearing him apart. He and Cleo are both stubborn people, so neither is prepared to back down and leave, and anyway - there is only a ferry once a week, and then only when the weather permits.

They quickly work out a system - private space, public space, when they can or cannot speak to each other, etc. and their working days take them in different directions on the tiny island. They both need regular access to phone signals and WiFi, which is an issue for both of them and sees both of them walking across the island to the village on a regular basis. They eat together in the evenings and chat then, but once they have settled in their personal spaces for the night, and the light is out they start to tell each other three things about themselves, not necessarily anything major in their lives. As the days progress and they learn more about each other they get to like each other, the furious rows diminish, and a short-term relationship begins.

They both complete the tasks they went there for, but a family issue causes Mack to leave early. Cleo is distraught, and it proves to be a catalyst that helps her decide what her new life is going to be like. It seems like the end, but they had too great an impact on each other. The story ends with their next meeting, it provides hope for a future together. This is mature writing, the author doesn’t give a hearts and flowers happy ending. This couple have hurdles to cross and what will probably be a long-distance relationship for a while at least, but we have seen the depth of character in both of them to know that they will be fine! A lovely story.

'One Night on the Island' is the romance fiction book that you don't want to miss - it is captivating and pure fabulousness. So pleased I read it!

I don’t know what the matter is with me
At the moment but I just can’t get
Through some books. I have up “stranger on board” as it didn’t hold my interest and I was bored with “one night on the island”. No chemistry, boring story,
I gave up. Sorry Josie Silver

Any book with an Irish setting will be a hit for me, as it's like going home. The picturesque island was a highlight of this for me.

I didn't love it as much as One Day in December, but still enjoyed reading about Cleo and Mack getting to know each other, However, at times their chemistry wasn't particularly on point.

This book had me crying and laughing all in one sitting.
Great story of Mack and Cleo and everything I expected from this author!

I’ll be honest, this book was never going too toop One Night in December. I didn’t have many expectations.. however it was a good, heartwarming story.

I would of given this boos 3.5 stars but I have to higher it to 4 because of the Bruce Springsteen references. I adore that man, I adore his songs.

After reading Josie Silver's previous release, I am delighted to be reviewing this recent publication 'One Night on the Island.' A heart-warming, joyous, cosy romance, offering the reader escapism and a delightful story to lose themselves in, during the Summer of '22.

Cleo decides it is time to go in search of herself on a remote island in Ireland, unknowingly booking the same one-bedroom holiday rental as Mack, thanks to some clerical errors. The sexual chemistry between these two characters is electrifying, and there are some scenes that are rather spicy, some readers may find this offensive, however, I understood why the author had written it in this manner.

I found Cheo's journey to be liberating and relatable, having experienced a solo trip for the same reasons in my past. I felt an instant connection to her. Although, despite this, the plot was a bit of a slow burner for my preferences, but is worth sticking with as it unfolds. Once in the flow of this story, I found whenever I needed to stop reading, I was able to pick it back up and jump straight back into it.

Josie Silver's descriptive writing style was spot on and I adore the ability she has to paint a story by her words. A true talent. I will certainly be reading more by this author in the future, and I highly recommend this to fans of romantic comedies.

Cleo writes about love stories every day. She just isn’t living one of her own.

When the editor of her dating column asks her to marry herself on a remote Irish island - a sensational piece to mark Cleo’s 30th birthday - Cleo agrees. She’s alone but not lonely, right ? She can handle a solo adventure.

Cleo arrives at her luxury cabin to find a tall, dark, stubborn American who insists it’s actually his. Mack refuses to leave, and Cleo won’t budge either. With a storm fast approaching they reluctantly hunker down together. It is just one night, after all…

But what if one night on the island is just beginning ?

When I first picked up this book, I was uncertain what to expect, it sounded like a very predictable romance book. When I started reading it was so much more than that. Cleo and Mack’s stories both give hidden meanings throughout the book and beautiful meanings at that. Cleo is struggling with being about to hit 30. Most young women are but Cleo’s reasons are totally different to others and it’s quite sad that such a milestone is being buried by her grief. Ali is Cleo’s boss and she mistakenly judges Cleo’s apprehensions as did I and sends Cleo off on a journey to ‘ love herself ‘. Ali has set Cleo up on a mission to marry herself in a self coupling ceremony on her 30th birthday.

But Cleo didn’t think that she’d hit a storm that threatens to scupper her plans, Mack or Hans Solo as he becomes known among the women of the island, the American who appears on the island seeking his heritage and trying to work out where his life is going. He’s still in love with his wife, Susie who no longer wants to be with him. Mack cannot accept his marriage is over so decides to give her space, so him searching for his past comes at the right time.

Mack and Cleo decide to sick it out through the storm together. Will they find what they are looking for ?

I adored this!! I know I was a long time getting to it but I’m so glad that I got there in the end! I loved the fact it was set in Ireland and I quickly fell in love with the extremely loveable characters and the loveable island they were landed on!! Well worth a read, thanks for giving me the opportunity 😊

*3.5 Stars

Cleo is going to the romote Irish island to find herself and re-energise herself and her dating column back in London. Mack need some time alone. His marriage is falling apart and he has come to the island for soul searching and acknowlegdement of his routes. However, due to a mix both Mack and Cleo have booked the one bed cottage. At odds with each other at first, they slowly find that maybe they aren't as bad as they initially thought.

This book was sweet and definetly had a cosy feel despite the setting of the book. I really enjoy how Josie Silver has 2 characters and fit them together in the most realistic way for the characters in their situation. However, in places I found the chemisty between Cleo and Mack a bit flat. I'm not sure I really brought in their feelings for each other and ulitmately found myself rolling my eyes at the 'holiday romance' and 'micro-love' aspect of the book.

Overall, a sweet and enjoyable and not hugely complex read. Would recommend to any looking for that little bit of escapism.

3.5 stars
I went into this book ready to be swept off my feet by a romance set on a small remote Irish island. What I got was a great cast of locals on a very atmospheric small remote island, one character’s journey of self discovery but an unfulfilling romance.

I read a lot of romance, and when I saw the enemies to lovers, one bed trope potential, that’s what made me pick up the book as my next read. However, I didn’t feel the chemistry between Cleo and Mack. I didn’t think Mack would travel 3000 miles and be away from his children for a month of photography when they needed him. To be honest, you could remove Mack and I think Cleo would have been at the same point at the end of the book; he was almost superfluous.

It’s quite slow paced but I read it in one day because I really enjoyed the setting of the island, a remote cabin and the lovely embracing community of locals. They were the best part of the story. The story might have benefited from adding in a cute dog because in my opinion, dogs make everything better 😉

2.5 stars
I'm trying to read more romance but this was just meh.
I couldn't feel any spark or chemistry between the love interests, so I struggled to believe their relationship. Generally, it was readable and I enjoyed the small-town vibes of the island. As I'm relatively new to the genre, I can't compare this to other books, but I don't think I'd personally recommend this one.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for sending me a copy of this book in return for an honest review.

This was a quick read for me. I really like the characters and the way that Cleo and Mac interacted with each other. I loved the different setting compared to other romance books that I have read.

3/5★


It's another captivatingly sweet story with a little drama and upset, but I really enjoyed the storytelling again from Josie Silver. I really liked her other book, One Day in December, and this felt very similar to it.
I'll be honest, I had to power through as I almost put it in my dnf pile, but I'm glad I didn't. It's not my favourite rom-com, but it was delightful in the end.

'You're the microlove of my life'

I really really loved this book! But I think my biggest love after the romance, of course, is the community spirit of Salvation and how welcoming they all are to both Cleo and Mack. The women of the island and their friendship makes half of this book so wholesome and heartwarming.

This book is more than just the romance even though it made my heart all squish. The ideas of self love and self acceptance are so important. As well as deciding what you want and going and achieving it.

Cleo who is almost thirty finds herself on her way to a remote Irish island called salvation because her boss thought it would make a great story for her to go and marry herself. She is a writer for a women's magazine in London.

Mack is an American photographer who comes to salvation to discover his family heritage and take refuge from his complicated marriage but leaving his two sons at home.

They both find that they are meant to be stay in Otter lodge. A booking miscommunication leads to the most unexpected adventure. Surrounded by nature, cut off from their normal lives they begin to understand the community that lives on the island and try island life.

Love blossoms in the wild and friendship blooms.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley ✨

What an amazing yet different book! This was not a fluffy love story, it was about finding and loving yourself.
Cleo is turning thirty, she is a dating columnist and her boss has insisted she go to Salvation Island on a self-coupling trip.
Mack is there to find out about his ancestors.
Disaster happens when they are double-booked in a small cottage and there aren’t any more available. The two do not hit it off while staying in the same cabin, but can things change?
I really enjoyed this because it was so different, the characters were likeable, and felt real to me. The story flowed really well and I really liked the ending, it wasn’t a typical ending that you would normally get with this genre.

I loved this story although the concept of marrying myself or “self coupling” seem kind of cringey.
The romance between Cleo and Mac was just so good. And I thought the whole finding themselves through the story was lovely and enjoyable to read about.
What I loved the most about this book was the women of the island! They completely reined over this story and just captivated me with them own individual story and the whole girl power through this story was amazing! I want to hear more about the women and how Cleo and Mac are doing. The unfinished love story between them I want more please!!