Just One Night in Rome is a sweet and romantic story about two strangers who meet by chance and spend an unforgettable night together in the beautiful city of Rome. Josie is a young and adventurous woman who wants to escape from her cheating ex and explore the world. Leo is a handsome and charming Italian who works as a tour guide and loves his hometown. When they cross paths at a bar, they feel an instant attraction and decide to embark on a spontaneous adventure. They visit the most iconic places in Rome, share their dreams and secrets, and fall in love.

I liked this book for its light-hearted tone, its vivid descriptions of Rome, and its cute and relatable characters. The author does a decent job of capturing the magic and excitement of traveling and meeting someone new. The book is also funny and witty, with some hilarious dialogues and situations. The romance is sweet and realistic, with some steamy scenes and some emotional moments.

The reason I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 is because I felt that the plot was too predictable and clichéd. The book follows the typical formula of a one-night stand that turns into something more, with some obstacles and misunderstandings along the way. I also felt that the ending was too rushed and unrealistic, and that some of the conflicts were resolved too easily. I think the book could have been more original and creative in its plot and characters.

Overall, Just One Night in Rome is a fun and enjoyable read for fans of contemporary romance and travel. It has a lovely and lively setting, a charming and charismatic couple, and a heartwarming and humorous story. If you are looking for a book that will make you smile and swoon, then you might want to give this one a try.

Insta-Lust is so hard for me. Either the author nails it, or falls so far short it’s depressing. This book unfortunately included the latter. I saw this book, read the blurb, and thought “Hey a cutesy little fluff romance” Boy was I WRONG. I couldn’t connect to the characters, No tension or chemistry between them. I expected to get the little giggly feet kick feelings like I usually do when reading cutesy romances, but this book just left me feeling completely empty inside. It took me a few minutes at the end to even process what I had just finished reading. A major WTF moment honestly. Also… what is up with this book’s playlist? I wasn’t even aware that it had one until halfway through the book, and by then, purely pointless. The writing style was not my cup of tea either.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. This review is honest, unbiased, and completely my own.

I had a very hard time enjoying this book unfortunately. It felt so incredibly slow and dull to me. The description was giving fluffy romance vibes but the book definitely fell short. While I love a good game of 20 questions I was 20% into the book and it’s just been half pity party and half questions between the two main characters.

Another aspect that turned me off was Josie’s personality. She felt so much like a doormat and added with her inner monologues I continuously found my attention drifting anywhere else. I wanted to like this book but for me personally I just could not. There are definitely some perks to the story and the MC’s relationship IS cute but overall the negatives outweighed the positives for me.

This is part of a Duology but I will not be continuing the story.

"Just One Night in Rome" whisks you away on a delightful journey with Josie and Leo. The backdrop of Rome adds enchantment to their story, and their chemistry is undeniably sweet. However, the book could benefit from injecting a bit more action and excitement into the plot. It's perfect for those seeking a heartwarming romance, but I couldn't help but wish for a dash of unexpected drama to truly make it unforgettable.

This was a cute concept and I thought it would be fun to live the backpacker experience vicariously through this book, but it honestly wasn't my cup of tea- the female main character was a little too negative for too much of the book and the male main character was just a little bland. I guess they lacked a bit of character development for me, personally. The story had potential and it was cute, maybe I'm just too picky.

Thank you NetGalley for the complimentary ARC in return for my honest review.

"Just One Night in Rome" by Tiziana Olbrich promises readers a whirlwind romance set against the backdrop of one of the world's most romantic cities. The book's description hints at a captivating love story that begins with an unexpected encounter between two strangers from opposite ends of the globe.

Josie, the protagonist, embarks on a trip to Italy with the sole intention of escaping her past and the complexities of romantic relationships. However, fate intervenes when she finds herself sharing a hostel room with Leo, a Chilean backpacker whose charm and inquisitiveness challenge her worldview.

The narrative seems to revolve around the transformative power of a single evening. Leo's invitation to explore the enchanting streets of Rome with him sets the stage for a passionate and unforgettable night. This chance encounter ignites a spark between them, prompting Josie to reconsider her life choices.

The novel appears to explore themes of serendipity, adventure, and the idea that sometimes, all it takes is one extraordinary night to change the course of one's life. The allure of a budding romance that transcends geographical boundaries adds depth and intrigue to the story.

"Just One Night in Rome" promises readers a tale of romance, self-discovery, and the possibility of love defying all odds. Tiziana Olbrich's novel invites readers to believe in the magic of fleeting moments and the potential for love to unexpectedly turn their world upside down, making it an enticing choice for those who enjoy heartfelt and adventurous romance stories.

I had a great time reading this book. I can feel the connection and heart behind the whole story.
I wish I could be Josie and meet someone just one night in a travel destination and start a new friendship and maybe a new romance. This book ends up a cliffhanger. So excited for the next book from her because I need to know does the romance work out and what may happen with Josie and her job as well.

I enjoyed learning about German and Italian culture and also about hostel life because I haven’t been a hostel before. I can't wait for more of the fun loving adventurous Leland who happen to smitten with Josie. Josie reminds me of any real woman in the world. She doesn't have the perfect family life growing up and her heart was just broken. Yet, she still has to worry about work and life and ultimately.

this was cute! it took me a bit to get into but once i did i liked it. this definitely made me want to visit rome! i really empathized with what josie went through with her ex. i did find it slightly annoying how she was upset that she wouldn't see leo again yet didn't want him to do what it took to be there for her. definitely a good, quick, summer read.

“One Night in Rome” was a fun and cute read. Two travelers meet at a Hostel and have the best date ever in a matter of hours. Their lives change after just ‘one night in Rome! 🤭 Some aspects I enjoyed were the talks of travel, meeting new people, and creating new adventures for yourself. I loved the character of Leland. He was an outgoing friendly globe throttler. He was also a great listener and sweet to Josefine. At first I did not like Josefine’s character too much as she came across as uptight and too controlling, but as the story progressed, we come to find she came to be this way because of her familial upbringing. There was good character development for her in the end.
Of course the book ended on a cliff hanger and I am quite curious to read “Just One More Adventure” because I need to know what happens to Leland and Josefine! 😊

This was a super fun, forced proximity, vacation romance set in Rome. Full of adventure, romance and lots of feels. I really enjoyed this new to me German author's newest book! Perfect for fans of 24 hours in Italy or Remy vs Rome. Many thanks to NetGalley and the author for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

Book explores themes of long distance relationships, taking charge of your own life, complicated friendships and moving forward from break ups. The last thing Josephine expected when taking a trip to Rome is to make friends with her hostel mate on her last day there. Leo’s and Josephine’s friendship is something everyone can appreciate and understand. I have to read the second part now!

It was fun to read. Loved the characters too. Enjoyed till the end. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me a free e-book.

I need to read the next book ASAP!
I saw the description of this book and thought about a cute romance... and is so much more than that. You can see how both of them grow up through the pages and... that ending is... I need more!

Just One Night in Rome by Titiana Olbrich is the first part of a duology where Josie and Leo meet on their holiday in Italy and spends an unforgettable together. However, they live across the world.

Okay, this book was okay. It was kind of expected that this book ends in a cliffhanger since it’s part of a duology but ugh… Also, I love how we got to know the characters as they’re getting to know each other, however, when they went their separate ways, it’s like they lost their personalities? Maybe that was on purpose? That they only come alive when they’re together?

Secondly, I really did not appreciate how the FMC just cannot seem to make her own decision about her situation. She was written much like a doormat, not able to stand up for herself even when her best friend stole her boyfriend from her and even the comfort of her job. Furthermore, she seems so reliant to just do what makes her happy. I get that she’s comfortable with her life but it literally just imploded and she’d just rather go back to it?

Man I tried so hard to love this because the idea was so cute! But the ARC seemed to have some errors in it and I just couldn't get into it!

Unfortunately I wasn’t a fan of this book. I don’t know if it was the poor translation (which is not the author’s fault) that made it hard to connect with the character and follow along with the story, or if it was genuinely how the story started. Maybe I’ll give this another try in the future, but for now, DNF.

There was potential in this one. I don't know if the translation makes me feel this way or if it's a fault of the writing, but some writing and dialogue felt clunky and strange. I didn't connect to characters, so I didn't care about if they stayed together or not. You don't actually learn about the characters until 50% or more through the book. It was cute and there were things that I'm able to acknowledge id have actually liked if I also liked and cared for the characters.

One Night in Rome is follows the Josie and Leo, strangers from opposite parts of the world. Josie travels to Italy to escape from Germany, after finding out that her boyfriend had been cheating on her with her best friend. She spent her vacation in a hostel wallowing on the things she's been regretting in her life and things she feels she has missed out on.

On her last day in Rome, Josie finally gets out of the hostel and attempted to enjoy her vacation. By the afternoon, she finds awkwardly sharing her life with the stranger in the bed across from her. Josie and Leo continue to get to know each other and explore the night life in Rome. As the night goes on, Josie and Leo finds themselves getting closer and more comfortable... but what happens when morning comes and they have to go back to reality?

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Tiziana Olbrich for the chance to read this novel in exchange of an honest review.

Unfortunately, this book was a miss for me.

The story itself was meh. It was interesting enough for that I finished reading the book but I don't think I will read the second book if the duology.

The characters were relatable and but didn't really have much depth to them. The FMC had some character growth but honestly, spent most part of the book being too negative. She was very pessimistic regarding her own life, her career, and even the possibility of falling in love again. There wasn't much for me to say regarding the MMC. I found him boring? The MMC himself also has self-esteem issues and/or finds himself in a "quarter life crisis" that he I can't find myself to like him at all.

Yeah... this was a flop for me.

It was hard to get into at first, really picked itself up in the middle, and then by the end I think I was left not really satisfied by the ending. I do love the idea though, dealing with a heartbreak and falling in love with a new country and the people. But, again just fell flat at times for me.

Just One Night In Rome
By Tiziana Olbrich
August 1, 2023

Josie is trying to get away from her ex so she takes off. Beyond his good looks, Leo challenges Josie in ways she didn’t expect. But the problem is that Leo lives on the opposite side of the planet from Josie and she doesn’t know when she will ever see him again.
This was a predictable book. A girl meets a guy, sparks fly instantly, they travel around for a night, they fall in love, blah blah blah. I think the characters had no chemistry or no personalities whatsoever. They were flat. The background was pretty great though.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this early copy to review in exchange for my honest opinions.