One Night is a thriller that will keep you wondering who really killed Meghan. Megan died ten years ago and now her entire family and the man who spent 10 years in jail for her murder has been invited to their old family's summer house to get answers. The novel switches points of view so you are constantly guessing as to who is guilty or who knows more than they are saying. The end of each chapter is a cliff hanger so the reader wants to keep reading to find out what is going to happen. I must admit that I definitely did not foresee the ending of this book. Overall I would recommend this book for people who enjoy a good thriller and something a little darker.

Thank you to Ballantine Bantam Dell | Random House Group and NetGalley for this advanced reader's copy.

One Night is a fun, quick summer thriller. Right off the bat we are drawn in by the death of the oldest sister of 3 girls. 10 years later, when the boyfriend who has been in prison for the murder is set to be released, the remaining sisters and their parents receive mysterious red envelopes in the mail. And from this invitation our story quickly unfolds.

I do feel that the story was a bit over the top dramatic at times and a couple of plots weren’t fully fleshed out but overall it was a very quick and readable novel!

I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. This book was absolutely amazing. The entire book took place in less than a 24 hour timeframe. Cal is just released from prison serving a ten year sentence for the murder of his teenage girlfriend, Meghan Chisholm. Members of the Chisholm family all received the same invitation to meet at a beach house. While there, strange things are going on and with a severe storm raging outside, confessions are made. So many twists until the very end. The story is told in parts by different family members.. Really good read.

Thank you to the author and publisher for the chance to read this! What does one do with grief? How do they cope after a tragic loss? What would you do if you lost someone and didn't know who did it? This is where we find Meghan's family and it takes them on a journey that will either lead them to the answers they are seeking....or is it all a ploy? I really enjoyed reading this, but at time it could be a little theatrical. If that makes sense. Anywho, it was a good read and I look forward to the release so that I can buy a copy for my sister!

10 years ago, this family seem to have it all. Maureen and Paul had three wonderful daughters, Meghan, Samantha, and Alice. Could anyone have predicted that Meghan wouldn’t be here today? What’s left of the family is gathered at Haystack Rock. They don’t know who invited them, but they have been promised answers to what happened on that horrible night.
What would you do if your daughter was murdered? This family has never been the same since Meghan died. Her alleged killer has been released from prison, but his punishment isn’t nearly enough for Meghan’s grieving mother. Once they are all together an intense storm, leaves them trapped. Will one of them decide to commit murder and get justice? Or will they find out that the truth is more complicated than they ever imagined.
A very atmospheric story that takes place in one night. It seems that each family member packed a change of clothes and a whole lot of secrets. Before the night ends, we will discover the truth. I did not see the end coming! I had my suspicions, but really thought that I was wrong. The why shocked me even more than the who. Very fast paced with some brutal truth exposed.

Ten years after the murder of beloved daughter and sister, Meghan, the still-grieving family receives anonymous letters inviting them to a cliffside home in Oregon to learn what happened the night Meghan died. On the night the family gathers at the house, Meghan’s high school boyfriend, Cal, who was convicted of her murder is found near the house unconscious in his car after an accident. As a raging storm leaves the family isolated with Meghan’s supposed killer, the family faces the difficult decision of if they should help Cal or allow him to die for what he did to Meghan. While searching for answers about Meghan’s death, the family discovers that each of them have secrets that have been hidden for the last decade. With hidden motives and jealousies, is the killer one of them?

This book was a bit of a miss for me. I didn’t find there to be as much tension as I expected based on the book’s synopsis. Around 70% through, it started to grab my attention a little more but there were still parts in the last few chapters where I got bored. I unfortunately wasn’t surprised by the twists and saw them coming pretty far in advance. I feel like there are plenty of hints that lead you in the right direction, which is completely fine, just not much of a mystery to solve. I wish the book and author all the best of luck!

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

I love Georgina Cross (Nanny Needed especially!) and was excited to read One Night. I need to start by saying dinner parties/"who done it" plots are something I usually stay away from as they feel overdone. While One Night has some similarities to that, it is done in a completely refreshing way. I love the complex family drama, the way the author writes, and the absolutely perfect ending. This book deserves so much success!

One Night
By: Georgina Cross

4 stars

I want to start off by thanking Netgalley and the author for this book in return for my honest review. After reading a few books by her, I have learned that Georgina Cross is a master at keeping you on the edge of your seat. In this story, you get mystery and murder surrounded by betrayel and secrets. Meghan was murdered. Cal, the boyfriend, went away for it. But he still proclaims his innocence.
Now, when mysterious envelopes arrive to the family years later, promising answers, the Chisolm family must face the truth behind what really happened to Meghan. The truth will shock you.

This was an awesome story. It was fast-paced and kept me enthralled. It was written very well. It was one that kept me guessing. With each turn of the page, new theories would arise, but the shocking twist was just WOW. I never saw it coming.

Overall, this is a perfect read for a mystery. It gives you all the elements of a great edge of your seat read.

Stormi Ellis
Boundless Book Reviews

This book didn’t do it for me. I couldn’t connect with any of the characters and I found the plot to be unbelievable. I see where she was going but I just don’t think she quite got there.

Who killed Meghan? Her boyfriend went to prison, but did he really do it. The family wants answers and will risk anything to get them. They are invited to a seaside home with the promise of answers. But who invited them and are they safe? This book has so many twists and turns that it will keep you guessing until the end.

One Night started out kind of slow for me but picked up about half way through. An invitation shows up promising answers to what really happened to Meg the night she died. It's the typical whodunit style writing that has you guessing until the very end. The end has a shocking punch that you definitely don't see coming!

Thank you to Netgalley, Random House Publishing, and Georgina Cross for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Publication date for One Night: August 1, 2023

A twisty murder mystery to keep you turning pages all night. A family broken by the death of their oldest daughter, but who killed her, the ex-boyfriend sent to prison for her murder or someone much closer to home. They are all invited to a weekend getaway where the true murderer will be revealed. But nothing is what it seems. Great read for thriller and mystery readers.

What really happened to Meg? In the world of the psychological thriller, it’s never the boyfriend (if he went to jail for it). So what’s going on with this crazy family? A dark room whodunnit with fresh twists. 4.5 rounded up

🔥 Locked room thriller
🔥 Suspenseful
🔥 Family secrets
🔥 Stormy night setting
🔥 Multiple POVs

I absolutely love locked room thrillers. This one was absolutely fantastic. This story starts off with so much suspense and keeps going until the very end. The characters are easy to keep up with. I really enjoyed this story!

🖤 Spoiler free character list:

• Maureen- mother
• Paul- father/Maureen’s ex husband
• Rebecca- Paul’s wife
• Meg/Meghan- oldest daughter/Cal’s girlfriend/deceased
• Alice- second oldest daughter
• Sam/Samantha- youngest daughter
• Cal- Meg’s boyfriend/accused of ☠️ Meg/served 10 years in prison
• Uncle Geoff- Paul’s best friend
• Bella- Rebecca’s dog (for you animal lovers, yes, the dog remains safe🖤)

Book : One Night : A Novel
Author : Georgina Cross
Release Date : 01 Aug 2023

Thank you Net Galley, Random House Publishing and the author of this book for an opportunity to review this ARC.

This book with such a wild thriller with twists and turns all over the place. It kept me guessing the entire time.

The character development, world building and dialogue was perfection. The characters seemed so realistic to me.

I went into this book 100% head first and read this in two nights time. It was the perfect book to pull out during our storms we have been having. Very fitting I felt.

I read this book in a few sittings — I couldn’t stop, I couldn’t place it down. I just kept wanting more and more. I can’t wait to read more from this extremely talented author!!!

Race and put this on your TBR NOW!

Really spooky fun locked room mystery!
Meghan was murdered before her senior year high school homecoming dance. Her emotional boyfriend Cal has been in jail ever since. It's ten years later and Cal is being released. Meghan's family has received special invites to a cabin in her remembrance.

It's not long before a storm creates havoc, and mysterious shadows are seen outside. Who killed Meghan and are they going to kill again?

This was excellent! Very unusual plot and well written. I wasn't grabbed by the first chapter but the story took off as soon as the family settled into the cabin. If you love locked room- style mysteries this is a book for you! #OneNight #GeorginaCross
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Suspenseful thrillers are my fave. This one rates high on my list for fitting those genres. Good burn and characters and decent writing. I was invested in the outcome. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Four stars.

Once again I find myself on the other end of the spectrum of reviewers. You start off nice and strong with Meghan's POV ten years prior. You hear how she was in the woods and her POV of her death. Then you jump into Maureen's POV and we are immediately introduced to the whole invitation charade. Maureen (the mom), her two daughters (Sam and Alice), Paul (the dad) and Uncle Geoff (Paul's best friend) all get these blood red invitations to go to a house and find out what happened to Meg (the third now dead sister). You then go through chapters on who is going and there is a switch of POV between Sam, Maureen, and Rebecca (the stepmom). THEN you go through some more chapters about vicious weather at the house that hits all while stumbling upon Cal the ex-boyfriend who was convicted of Meg's murder. Some people are certain he is guilty, others are certain he isn't. Tick tock goes the clock on if they want to just get rid of him already or if there is some sneaky truth within this family that hasn't been said.

I just can't really come to terms on how I feel about this book. Initially when I finished it I thought it took a turn for trying too hard on the spins and just felt all out of touch. After some contemplation I do have to give it credit for keeping my attention and doing the typical can't take your eyes off a wreck type of thing. Overall it was entertaining enough but there were some points that just felt like too much filler and unnecessary.

Thank you Random House Ballantine and netgalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

Gripping! Tense! Sinister and suspenseful! This thriller kept me guessing, questioning and I will admit, feeling rather creepy.

On the tenth anniversary of 17 year old Meghan’s death, her family and high school boyfriend who was convicted for her death and just released from prison, are anonymously invited to attend a dinner party in a beautiful home high atop the Oregon cliffs, overlooking the rocky Pacific coastline. The invitation promises the killer will be revealed by the end of the evening. With a menacing thunderstorm and strange appearances of the guests personal objects, the stage is set for a frightening and anxiety inducing night.

This fast paced thriller will have you playing sleuth over and over throughout the story. Just when you think you know who did it, you’ll be second guessing yourself and trying to figure it out again. By the time this night is finished, you’ll be relieved to see the break of day. Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the opportunity to read this enjoyable, twisty thriller!
Publication date: August 1, 2023

This was a fast and enjoyable read. At times the plot was somewhat predictable, but the ending packs a punch. Recommended for mystery/suspense readers who enjoy domestic fiction about dysfunctional families. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.