One Night On The Island by Josie Silver

Have you ever thought about leaving your life behind and escaping to an island?  In Josie Silver’s latest book One Night On The Island two strangers do just that.  It’s a heart-felt romance novel which has one man and one woman double-booked in the same cottage which has all the charm I’ve come to expect from this author.

From The Publisher:

Spending her 30th birthday alone is not what dating columnist Cleo Wilder wanted, but she plans a solo retreat – at the insistence of her boss – in the name of re-energizing herself and adding a new perspective to her column. The remote Irish island she’s booked is a far cry from London, but at least it’s a chance to hunker down in a luxury cabin and indulge in some self-care while she figures out the next steps in her love life and her career.
Mack Sullivan is also looking forward to some time to himself. With his life in Boston deteriorating in ways he can’t bring himself to acknowledge, his soul-searching has brought him to the same Irish island to explore his roots and find some clarity. Unfortunately, a mix-up with the bookings means both have reserved the same one-room hideaway on exactly the same dates.
Instantly at odds, Cleo and Mack don’t know how they’re going to manage until the next weekly ferry arrives. But as the days go by, they no longer seem to mind each other’s company quite as much as they thought they would.

Book Review:

This book was such a lovely read.  Turning 30 is a momentous milestone for Cleo given her family history.  When she is assigned this solo retreat she is at first hesitant.  But as she begins her stay on the island she gleams more about what she wants in life and celebrates this in such a heartwarming way.  I fell in love with Cleo immediately.

Mack is on the island to explore his family’s history.  A year into a separation from his wife and family, the reader cannot help but feel compassion for this man who is trying hard to keep his family together.  He connects with this island community as much as Cleo does.

When the two are faced with the double-booking error, they have no choice but to make the best of it.  As the days pass, and they learn more about one another, the two are drawn together as two souls searching for what is next in life.  When Mack hears some bad news from home, his connection to  Cleo proves stronger than ever.  The duo decide to share a romance for the remainder of Mack’s two weeks on the island knowing that at the end of this fortnight that the two will never see each other again.

Beautifully written and heartfelt, One Night On the Island does not disappoint. Written in a dual narrative, it is moving and emotional.  Having read all three books by this author, I cannot wait to read what she writes next.

Audiobook Review:

I listened to the audiobook edition of One Night On The Island which was narrated by Eleanor Tomlinson and Davis Brooks.  Their performances were expressive and easy to listen to. I have no hesitation in recommending the audiobook version to those that appreciate this format.

What I Liked:

• The remote, community-focused setting
• The evolution of the relationship between Cleo and Mack
• The inclusion of how Cleo marks her 30th birthday.

I Recommend This Book To:

Those readers who appreciate romance novels with characters who evolve throughout the book.

My Rating:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Acknowledgments:

Thank you to my local library for purchasing this audiobook.

Similar Books I’ve Reviewed:

The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver

Just Haven’t Met You Yet by Sophie Cousens

First Love, Take Two by Sajni Patel

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