I’m a big fan of Shari Low’s “One” series and jumped at the chance to read this latest novel. Like the other books in the series, ONE MIDNIGHT WITH YOU introduces the reader to a cast of characters and follows them over a short period of time. In this case, it’s New Year’s Eve; known as Hogmanay in Scotland.

It’s not always evident how the characters overlap and interact at the start of her books, but Shari Low weaves their stories together so that the interconnectedness is clear by the conclusion. To me, that’s the brilliance of her writing.

In this book we meet Ailish, a woman recently divorced after a horrid betrayal by her husband; her daughter, Emmy, a nurse questioning her relationship with her boyfriend; Dario, a restaurant owner facing a decision that will impact his business and his family; Millie, an elderly woman who is reflecting on the relationships that shaped her life; and other tangential characters whose lives are changed on one pivotal Hogmanay. Ms. Low creates characters who find their way into your heart. The plot moves quickly making this an easy and engaging read.

Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and Rachel’s Random Resources for the opportunity to read an advance copy in exchange for my unbiased review.

I'm reviewing this via NetGalley, as part of a tour with Rachel's Random Resources.

On first impressions, I found the writing lighthearted and humorous. I found myself chuckling as I was reading, and there were some likeable characters that I appreciated in different ways. For example, Ailish was the character that I found the most relatable, Rhonda was the character who made me giggle the most, and Minnie was the one who made me smile the most.

As the story progressed, and I got to know more about all of the characters, there were some deeper, more serious moments that I enjoyed, as well as humorous ones. In fact, I became slightly emotional towards the end. This was a heartwarming and uplifting read.

Thank you to NetGalley, Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books, and to the author, for the opportunity to read and review this.

I loved this book from the very first page. Wonderful and rich characters all tied together in various interesting storylines.
At times I giggled out loud over the antics of the three old friends Ailish, Rhonda and Gwen. The bond between them through the years and the different stages in their lives was heartwarming.
This was one of those books that you just do not want to finish! Another excellent story from this author. I cannot wait to read her next book.

One midnight with you by Shari Low, it’s New Year’s Eve in Scotland everyone is excited and wishing each other a Hog-mah-nay, well everyone except for the women in the Ryan family. Ailish cannot seem to move on since her divorce, her daughter Emma thinks her boyfriend Cormac Sweeney is cheating on her and mini is about to start the new year with some things she didn’t even know she wanted. This book is way too much to do a brief summary there’s problems with the Ryan women they are the best friends gwen and Rhonda as well as Emma‘s best friends from her work. Each Ryan woman has their own POV‘s and subplots including Craig who realizes he has made the biggest mistake by cheating on Ailish and turns to his daughter Emma to help rectify it but as I mentioned Emma has issues of her own she’s trying to deal with. This book his everything I’ve come to love Shari Low’s books for. I really love the characters she creates including Gino his son I love the happy endings every time I read one of the authors books I feel I have visited Scotland and always have a great time. Love is always in the air with a Shari Low book, not to mention the mini LOL moments and this is definitely one I recommend.#NetGalley,#BoldwoodBooks, #ShariLow, #OneMidnightWithYou,

I loved this book! Ailish is getting divorced from her cheating husband. Her daughter is questioning her own relationship with a boyfriend that she thought was nothing like her father. Ailish's best friend Gwynn is fighting cancer. It is the eve of Hogmanay (New Year's). All these people gather at Gino's restaurant. They have been coming here for years. However, this will be the last night as Dario, Gino's eldest son and owner of the restaurant, has to make a decision to sell the beloved family restaurant.

I don't even know where to begin! I loved all the characters. They were very realistic, charming, a bit sad, stressed! The story is told in a 24 hour period, in two hour increments from the multiple POV's of the main characters. I was so engrossed in each story, and loved how the author unrolled the backstory of each of them. I felt attached and invested in what would happen for each character. There is a bit of romance, healing, heartbreak, and uncertainty- and I found myself laughing at points, then crying, then sighing!

I absolutely loved that it ended in a way that the characters were uncertain of their future, but there was hope! Hope in the connections made at this restaurant over the years, hope in new relationships and journeys.

I have never read this author before, but am now downloading anything available! Do yourself a favor- if you need a read that will pull on all your heartstrings, and the characters come alive- get this book!!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC. This is my honest and voluntary review!

One Midnight With You is another moving, compelling and gripping book by Shari Low. I love how she used 24 hours to change her characters’ lives in so many ways. One of Shari Low's strengths as an author is creating characters that readers care about. She draws me into their lives, their relationships, their heartbreak, their triumphs, their dreams and their connections with others.

Ailish is still reeling from her marriage ending after her husband's affair. Her daughter, Emmy is questioning her boyfriend's behaviors, Minnie has a gift to deliver, and Dario is out of options. I was fully invested in their stories and would what take place in their lives in One Midnight With You.

As I mentioned, this book was moving and thought provoking. I like to think about what I would do in the character's situations and how I would handle things. I thought Shari Low did a great job having her characters deal with various issues. I thought all the issues were relevant and handled with care. I thought this book had a nice balance of humor, love, sadness, and hope.

Shari Low is a 'must read' author for me. I enjoy her writing, her engaging storylines, the characters and the relationships she creates. I find her books to be heartwarming and captivating.

Shari’s “One” series has quickly captured my heart and I jump at the chance to read them every time I see there’s a new one available and this was no exception. This one takes place over the course of one Hogmanay which is the Scottish version of New Years Eve and is told from the POV of four characters that seem to be separate but we soon see how they are interconnected and how their lives will be forever changed.
Ailish had major life events take place on Hogmanays of the past and now thirty years later she’s even getting divorced on the same day so she has no intention of celebrating this year but her two best friends have other plans for her and take her out to Gino’s Trattoria, the setting for celebration for Ailish and her family for decades to ring in the new year.
We also meet Emmy, her daughter, who is in love, but is convinced, largely because she’s seen what’s happened in her parents marriage, that her boyfriend is cheating so she is trying to find the proof. And there’s Minnie, the matriarch of the family, who unexpectedly turns up at the Hogmanay with a plan for them all. And Dario, Gino’s son, and current manager of the restaurant, which is failing and leaving him faced with a tough decision.
The chapters rotate through the characters in two hour segments and we get to see their lives unfold as they come together, come apart and reach life altering decisions.
I can’t wait for the next book!
Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review.

This emotional tale set in Glasgow on New Year's Eve explores family, friendships, and legacy. Aliish, Gwen and Rhonda are life-long friends whose friendship has weathered the ups and downs of their lives. All different personalities, they are always there for each other. Gino and his family run a restaurant that has spanned the generations, but this is its last New Year's Eve celebration, and there is family discord. The multiple-viewpoint story captures the highs and lows of New Year's Eve and culminates in an emotional and life-changing party at the restaurant. I like the family and friendship dynamics, the connections and the misunderstandings the author creates and develops through the characters and the heartwarming and uplifting conclusion.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

With each book I read by this fabulous author, I discover a new favourite, and One Midnight With You was just the same. It left me feeling elated. The format was familiar, but the characters were new, and I loved each of them. In particular, I was fully invested in Ailish’s story and the characters around her.
Having been deceived and betrayed by her husband, Ailish has put her life on hold. The familiar activities of her married life have been abandoned as she withdrew from all but her close circle of family, friends, and work. Her reaction was understandable, and my heart went out to her. Emma's daughter and former mother-in-law, Minnie, also deal with their worries. Emma is convinced that her boyfriend is cheating on her, while Minnie reflects on a lifetime of friendship with the owner of a local restaurant. We also meet Dario, who is desperate to keep the family business running despite its apparently bleak future.
Shari Low weaves her own unique brand of magic as she gently pulls together the loose threads connecting her characters. The format is familiar, with each set of characters enjoying alternating chapters that had me hungrily turning the pages to discover what happened next.
I cannot single out a favourite character, as this is a definite ensemble story, and each one contributed unique elements to the book. There is a warmth that wove its way through the storyline, lent itself to the character development, and created a relatable tale that I loved. It may not come as a surprise to learn that this is another favourite book from a fabulous author.

Ailish Ryan has been in hiding since her husband’s affair with his secretary ended their marriage. Her daughter, Emmy, is not quite sure whether her boyfriend Cormac, is any different from her cheating father. Emmy decides that she needs to find out, and does her own detective work. Meanwhile, her grandmother, Minnie Ryan is on a mission to deliver a gift to a friend. However, she is not sure whether all the obstacles in the way, will prevent her from achieving her goal. Dario Moretti has spent his whole life working in the family restaurant, Gino’s, but now it’s in trouble and he’s all out of options. He is uncertain whether his actions will end up hurting all those that he loves.
Reminiscent of the movie New Year’s Eve, Shari Low’s story displays the lives of these people and how their story unfolds in the lead up to New Year’s eve. The characters were extremely likeable and I enjoyed seeing the connections between them, with the central focus at the restaurant Gino’s. I found their stories realistic yet filled with hope.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I absolutely adore the concept of this amazing book, sharing the happenings of all the characters from their point of view over 24hours.
Each character has a chapter giving an update as to what is going on in their life, plus the occasional flashback to fill us in with their backstories.
I really loved all the characters and was constantly wondering what was going to happen next!
Lots of emotional moments kept me turning the pages, and I managed to read this epic book within 24hours because of it!
The end of a year is always an emotional moment but seeing what the characters had going on in their lives it was really ramped up another level!
I won’t go into details as this book needs to be read with no hints of the twists that occur, just to say that you are drawn into their stories straight away, and you will continue reading until the bells have rung and you are emotionally spent!
A cracker of a story that was brilliantly written.

This 24-hour story follows Ailish, Emmy, Minnie, and Dario as they go about their lives, and look to make some big changes, on New Year’s Eve. The four of them have their own share of problems. Ailish is dealing with a separation, Emmy is worried that her boyfriend is hiding something, Minnie is trying to deliver a gift, and Dario may be facing the decision to close his family’s restaurant. Will their year end in hope or heartbreak?

This is the very definition of a cozy winter read. Low is able to portray people of vastly different ages and personalities with ease. While I found some characters more relatable than others, I thought they were all equally well-rounded and authentic. The writing really helps set the tone of the story, and the book maintains a down to earth, charming atmosphere from start to finish. The problems faced by the characters were realistic without being too dark, though cancer and (off-page) death of family members do make appearances in this book.

If you are looking to read this as an ebook, I would caution that there are a lot of characters with overlapping and complicated relationships, and while this is a useful list of characters in the front of the book, I think this would be more useful in print format. That said, as we get to know the characters throughout the book and they interact more with each other, it does become easier to keep everyone straight. And their stories are weaved together in such a heartwarming and skillful way that it is definitely worth getting to know all of the characters. Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC. This is my honest review.

4/5 A warm and light winter read.

One Midnight With You is the brand new novel by Shari Low and takes place during the build up to New Year/Hogmanay celebrations.

I love this author's writing style and her talent for building a heartwarming and uplifting story while touching the deeper, darker emotions such as grief, jealousy and loss. In this novel there are quite a few characters to keep track of but it didn't take me long to get to know them all and their stories.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review.

One Midnight with you is another wonderful and at times emotional read by Shari Low. This book had me completely captivated right from the very beginning and the more I read the more I became engrossed with all the characters and what was going on with them all . One of the many things I love about this authors books is how the stories pull you right in from the very beginning . The way the characters are described by the end of this book I felt as if they were real life friends and I just love that in a book . There was something in this story that I had my suspicions about and when the reveal came I admit it had me in tears , even though I was kind of expecting it . I also want to mention that I love the way Shari Low introduces us to all the characters at the start of her books. Often if there are many characters I find myself having to search back through my kindle if I forget who a certain character is but with her books it’s so easy to check back . So to sum up I adored this book and highly recommend it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

When I see a new title from Shari Low, I know I must read it. I love her use of multiple viewpoints and intersecting stories that take place over the course of 24 hours. One Midnight With You sounded especially intriguing and definitely brought out a range of emotions as I read it. You can be sure I will be reading all of her earlier titles that I can find. Thanks to NetGalley, Boldwood Books and the author for an early copy to read and review.

Taking place over the course of one Hogmanay - the Scottish equivalent of New Year’s Eve - and told from the perspective of four separate but interconnected characters, questions will be raised and answered, and lives will change.

Ailish Ryan has had important things happen in her life on Hogmanay. Falling in love, getting engaged…and, some thirty years later, quite literally discovering her cheating husband and then being served with divorce papers.

She has no intentions of celebrating he new year but is pulled out of her depression by her two best lifelong friends and gussied up to a night on the town.

All of this happening against the backdrop of Gino’s Trattoria, a local restaurant that Ailish and her family have been going round to for decades to ring in the new year.

Then there’s Emmy, her daughter who is in love but convinced, in large part due to her father’s philandering, that she’s being cheating on. Add in Minnie, the matriarch, who appears unexpectedly at Hogmanay with a plan. And Dario, Gino’s son and current manager of the family restaurant faced with a terrible decision.

And so, in rotating chapters, in two hour increments, we watch as these people come together, come apart, and come to decisions.

It’s a super quick read with engaging characters and interesting dilemmas. It reads like a light hearted family drama, an Ann Napolitano novel that takes the drama down a notch and adds some fluffier stuff.

Overall I enjoyed it though it was a bit too easy and predictable for me.

Thanks to @netgalley and @boldwood for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. This one comes out August 26, 2024.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I enjoyed reading this beautiful book.

The story is told over the hours leading up to Hogmanay,
The characters, go through different events during the day, they are friends, as well as relatives who are connected to others in different ways. Before it’s midnight, they’re all at Gino’s restaurant, the place where they’ve always come to for a long time.

The story was well written, with a lot of love and emotions throughout. The characters were lovely and relatable.

I highly recommend this book.

I got a bit confused by the character list at the start but they all came together as the story went along. A lovely read with themes of hope and new beginnings.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

This is set over one New Year's Eve and we follow a group of characters through one momentous night. The characters really made this, their connections came across and I really cared about them and their individual stories.
The plot is joyous, and there are lots of different threads that are all entertaining. I was never bored reading this and I was completely invested.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an advance copy.

It's Hogmanay in August, y'all. Break out the bubby and get ready to party with the old and new customers at Gino's. It's been a fixture in downtown Glasgow for decades. Passed down from the founder Gino to his son Dario and now grandson Matty awaits his turn. What will midnight bring for this family establishment?

Shari Low does what she does best. Sets up a 24 hour period and provides multiple POVs and stories to tear at our heartstrings. My favorite character of them all was Minnie Ryan, the centenarian who has a mission to complete at the celebration. This is yet another heartwarming title with many likable folks to root for and happy endings all around. If you haven't tried this author yet, this is a good place to start. I'll bet you will want to check out her earlier titles once you have read this new release.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.