One Night Only by Catherine Walsh is a fun and heartfelt rom-com. Perfect for the week of Valentine’s. From the characters, to the dual settings, to the humorous situations, I loved it all!
Sarah has development trust issues with respect to relationships. As a result, she has a one-night-only rule for relationships. When she woke up with Declan, the handsome guy from the Irish pub in NYC, she shows him the door and figures she’s done with him. Imagine her surprise, when she shows up to her friend’s wedding in Ireland, and Declan is the groom’s brother! So much for a one night only relationship … What follows is a heartfelt and adorable story about love, trust, and new beginnings.
I love stories set in NYC. I also love stories set in Ireland. This story takes place in NYC and Ireland, so I loved it even more! Keep in mind my rating might include and extra star simply for the dual settings. I enjoy Catherine Walsh’s writing style, especially the way she’s able to transport me to the settings of her stories. In this case, I enjoyed the characters and various locations in NYC. I also enjoyed the characters and various locations in Ireland.
It’s hard to believe this is the author’s debut novel. The character development, smooth storyline, and humor throughout are well done. I’ve now read all of Catherine Welsh’s books, and can’t wait for more! Interestingly enough, I read her books in backwards release order. I started with her latest (Holiday Romance), then read the one released prior (The Rebound), and now finally her debut novel.
Do you enjoy Catherine Walsh’s books too?
Suzanne @ The Bookish Libra
I’ve not read any of her books yet, but I know her holiday book is already on my TBR for later this year. This one sounds really good. Love the setting!
Lucy
I hope you’ll enjoy Holiday Romance 🎄! I read it last December and immediately wanted to read the author’s backlist. Now that I have, I can’t wait for her next book 😁.
Tanya @ Girl Plus Books
I’ve not read anything by Walsh but this sounds like a good one. I love the Ireland setting.
Lucy
The Ireland setting is fantastic. I hope you’ll give this story a try sometime. I’ve been enjoying this author’s books 🤩.
Rachel @Waves of Fiction
I haven’t read this author, but I’m interested seeing that you went and read her backlist after reading her latest. This does sound good and I also enjoy the NYC and Irish setting, too. Fab review, Lucy!
Lucy
Thank you! I hope you’ll get a chance to try this author. I hadn’t read anything by her until this last December, when I read Holiday Romance. Now I’ve read all her books 😁!
Lindsey @ Lindsey Reads
This sounds like a fun read, and I do love the Ireland setting!
Lucy
It really is a fine one, and the trip to Ireland is a bonus 😁.
Jodie
I haven’t read this book yet but I have enjoyed Holiday Romance. Wonderful review Lucy!
Lucy
Thank you! Since you enjoyed Holiday Romance, I think you’d enjoy this one 🙂.
Wendy
I read this about a year ago and really enjoyed it too
Lucy
Glad you enjoyed it too! Can’t wait to see what else this author comes up with 😁.