Laura Jane Williams has done it once again!! You just have such an amazing and fun time reading her books and this was just like that! She's one of my favorite authors.
This is an amazingly fun contemporary romance, the story was delightful, charming, romantic, and hilarious, which should come as no surprise to anyone who has ever read a book by this author.
Ruby was ADORABLE and Nic was just an all around an amazing guy! Seriously loves these two.
I read this book yesterday in two sittings and I don't regret none of it! So fun!
Highly recommended as a quick, light escape, with Williams delightful signature humor and a lovely, tasty, relaxing trip to London.

Avon,
Thank you for this sweet eARCl

Ruby’s leaving London – she’s not running away from her ex per se, but an exciting opportunity in a new city has landed at the perfect time.
Nic is moving to London. After a bad break-up, he’s excited to see where big-city life could take him.
When a chance meeting throws the pair of them together for just one night, it’s clear that this could be the start of something special. But there’s one problem: she’s leaving, and he’s just arriving....

A funny meet cute story. :) Love Nic and Ruby. She is so cute and funny and he's dreamy and sweet. They are wonderful together. The story is so romantic. Love the descriptions of the city too. :) Totally charming!

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

Thank you to Avon Books UK and Netgalley for an ARC of this book which I voluntarily read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

ONE NIGHT WITH YOU is my very first Laura Jane Williams book, despite having a few of her previous works on my never ending TBR list, but it certainly won’t be my last. I absolutely loved the writing and the pace of ONWY, and the concept was so unlike anything I’ve read previously.

Ruby and Nic are immediately drawn to each other when he comes to her apartment to purchase her couch. The only problem with this is that they meet on their last and first, respectively, days in London. She’s moving closer to where she grew up to get her Masters in filmmaking and he’s just moved to the city after the breakup of his long-term relationship. After spending the night together, Ruby and Nic agree to go their opposite ways—Ruby’s following her dreams and focusing on herself for the year and Nic is intent on recapturing the carefree twenties he missed while in a relationship—even though there’s a strong connection between the two of them.

Though their plan to have only one night together gets dashed pretty quickly as Nic becomes friends with Ruby’s former roommate and best friend, their timing never seems to align in a way that would allow them to have the relationship they both feel destined for.

I loved how the characters all felt so real, their struggles so relevant and the situations they found themselves in bittersweet. And though I would say ONE NIGHT WITH YOU skews more toward Women’s (don’t even get me started on having to make this differentiation) Fiction rather than Romance, I was invested in the story the entire time, rooting for Ruby and Nic’s relationship and hoping their lives would finally settle in a spot where they could be together once and for all, for longer than just one night.

TWs: Miscarriage, toxic relationship, serious accident with talk of injuries

Dashing of romance and feel good that carry you through this lovely connection between Ruby and Nic. Felt really happy reading this and enjoyed. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review this book.

this is a fun, quick, easy and cute read that I finished in one sitting. It was well written with good characters that I was rooting for and a good storyline. I was gripped and engaged all the way through. I cannot wait to read more by this author.

I feel extremely privileged to have read an advanced copy of this stunning book by the incredible Laura Jane Williams. She must just have the hugest heart and cleverest mind to create such beautiful stories. Her books just get better and better - One Night with You is my favourite so far! It couldn't have been more perfect. I just love what LJW has to say, and how she says it, about the world, and about humanity. An extremely relevant and life affirming read. Loved every second, even the heartbreaking bits! Highly, highly recommended reading for anyone and everyone. Thank you Avon and Laura for the chance to read this wonderful book.

Thank you to Netgalley & Avon Books UK for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!!

This book was an excellent and realistic portrayal of the right person, wrong time. Ruby and Nic meet on Ruby's last night in London and Nic's first. Thinking they'd never see one another again, they go their separate ways after spending one night together. But, with connections with a mutual friend, they are bound to reunite at some point in the future.

One Night With You is beautifully written and focuses on the characters as individuals as well as their dynamics together. I loved Ruby's individual storyline and the characters that came with it.

I highly recommend this book, and the ending was just so perfect, extremely suitable for the situation the characters found themselves in!

I absolutely adored this book. It was so swoony and reading it felt like a big hug.

Nic arrives in London the day before Ruby is set to leave. They allow themselves one night to be together, knowing they'll never see each other again.

Laura Jane Williams' writing is beautiful and funny. I loved all of the characters in the book - sometimes having a full cast of characters in a romance book can distract from the main couple, but everyone in this book was such a joy and truly added to the story. I loved the personal growth that Ruby and Nic both had, and how that affected them together.

I truly cannot recommend this book enough! Make sure to read it when it's released this summer!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon Books UK, and Laura Jane Williams for an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this.
This is a quick and easy read, where the author is very good at making you forget you're actually reading while being immersed in the story. The characters are quite likeable and their living and employment situations make them interesting and different.
I really enjoyed the journey of JP and how they found his long lost love.
I'm always a big fan of 'live in the moment' romances, so when Nic and Ruby make their decision it kind of frustrated me. In the end, I suspect most people are happy with the outcome.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

4 stars for this amazing story!

Romances with prominent side-plots have me hooked. Why? Because romances don't have to always be the cheesy and corny stories we imagine. Yes, I do enjoy those as well but, books that aren't entirely all about the romance appeal to me as well. And this one had all the ingredients to do so! I just loved Nic and Ruby from the start. Their thoughts, their humor, they made me laugh and also fall in love with them.

I especially enjoyed JP's journey and that part of the plot had me holding my breath. I even needed to collect myself at one point.

Overall, this book has a heart-warming message about love and putting ourselves out there, grasping at the maybes and letting go of the what ifs.

A Five-star read you would give more than a night to. Ruby and Nic will have your heart wrenching at how bad their timing is, when you hear their stories and get to really know them you feel so much for them both, feel them realising what they want and need. Its such a great unravelling, of the strings of life that keep us all together. The thing is its not just Ruby and Nic in this story, it’s the other characters that we can all recognise as people in our lives, those relationships that come and go, it has people who are real and relationships that show us more about their lives. Reading about all of the relationships gives you a warm and deep sense of peace, they each give us a different storyline and add something extra special to this amazing read. Ruby and Nic maybe the main characters of this story, but my personal favourite was JP he was a strong male role model that we could all do in our lives. His story made me smile and chuckle and cry a little as well. Adding his story, just made this whole thing so much stronger, it’s one of the things I love about this author, they bring someone that starts so small and becomes so much.

What a heartfelt story about finding THE ONE in the right place at the wrong time!

The night before Ruby leaves London, she meets Nic who is having his first day in London! They have only one night to share and then they are going to part their ways! Flirty Ruby and shy, nerdy Nic’s attraction is palpable! But they’re so adamant to move on their lives and remember this special night as their unforgettable one night stand! You may guess what will happen next! Of course what happens in one night stay in one night! Faith has other plans for them!

Thoughts:
I was planning three stars because after the strong and entertaining romcom opening, the book lost its charm and I got agitated with Ruby a little bit. She earned ten slap points from me to be so stubborn and feel so sorry for Nick! But I also enjoyed JP’s story line and his journey to find his love of his life! So I added extra half stars! That parts were brilliant!

The characters’ inner journeys, their self discoveries were well written.

So I’m rounding up 3.5 stars to 4 it happened one night stars!

Special thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest thoughts.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

It’s Ruby’s last night in London before she heads off to university. Nic is escaping to London after a bad break-up. Fate brings the two together for only one night.

One Night With You is a charming take on a second-chance romance. The book mainly centers around Ruby and Nic’s love story but there are several other relationships in the plot: romantic and friendships. The author throws in a few great twists too. She shows that love isn’t always sunshine and conflict isn’t always quickly resolved. I really enjoyed the maturity of this plot. The book is broken up into 3 parts and I do wish the 3rd part was a little longer.

This is the first book that I have read from Laura Jane Williams but I plan to add more of her novels to my TBR.

“I’m going to have to be anyone but myself”
“I deserve to leave London on a high note. And that high note could be Nic”
“I can’t believe my first night here is your last night here”
A story about love, chances, life and fate … and time, most of all about time !!!
We all have our own timeline and sometimes it doesn’t align with someone else’s.
But when you find the one … things get tricky. Especially when that one is coming in right when you’re getting out!!!
I really liked this story and I deeply appreciated how the author faced so many different themes about life, while also trying to design the love relationship between two great characters.
Fate and time can be a cruel thing when they’re messing up with our lives.
But sometimes the taking the chance is worth the risk !!!!
The writing style made the book easy to read and the attraction and the dialogues between Nic and Ruby were great !!!
I loved the fact that second chances were given when the time was right, and denied when it felt like it.
It was a fluffy romance. Not dark, not too spicy but definitely good, pictured in the beautiful background of English cities!
And the greatest thing of all was the amount of respect these two shared throughout all their journey !!!
Check this book out if you haven’t already!!!! And read this when it’ll be out !!!
“Timing is everything”
“I don’t think about Ruby much. I mean - obviously- I don’t obsess”
“It’s safe to be happy”

Thank you very much for access to Laura Jane William's new book, One Night With You. I absolutely adored it and great to be back with her rom-com books! Something I love about her books is how the love interests happen, and this was fantastic with this title again.. a love interest kicked off from buying a sofa on Facebook marketplace.

This title feels modern and contemporary, and love that it's set in a setting that is familiar. I like the references and observations and sure LJW fans will adore this when it's published in May,

Oh my goodness, where to start? This book had me feeling all the emotions. It is a poignant tale about finding love with the right person at the wrong time. Nic and Ruby have both just had traumatic revelations in their lives. They have both embarked on the journey to finding the best version of themselves. This means that Ruby is heading out of London to go to film school in Manchester and Nic is just arriving in London to get away from his past in Liverpool. Nic winds up at Ruby’s house to buy a used sofa she has for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Their attraction is instant, but neither will act on it. Ruby’s best friends, Candice and Jackson, orchestrate the evening to get the two to hook up. They want Ruby to purge her ex, Abe, out of her system before she leaves. A wonderful one-night stand ensues and Nic and Ruby part ways, knowing a relationship cannot be. She is leaving, and he just got there. They know and accept that it can only be one night. And what a night it is!

Both Nic and Ruby throw themselves headlong into their new lives. Ruby’s strong female character is making huge strides with her “Year of Me”. They are both making friends and becoming who they want to be. The one thing they didn’t count on was not being able to forget the other. With a little help from JP, the old man that Ruby and her friend Harry are filming a documentary about, Ruby realizes shielding her heart is not the best way to live. Through a sweet, raw, and vulnerable tale, Ruby and Nic find their way back to each other. Can their love conquer all and will they find their happily ever after?  

I love how this story progressed. Each well-developed character added depth to the book and enhanced the plot. There were heavy topics between the pages. Toxic relationships, aging, death, serious accidents, miscarriage, STDs, and negative family dynamics added a realistic aspect to the story. I felt that sometimes the story lost focus. There was almost too much going on. In the end, the author wrapped the story up nicely and neatly. Overall, it was a very enjoyable read. Romance played a large part in this story but, I would categorize this as women’s fiction instead of romance. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a self-discovery plot with a rekindled love story added in. This book was a 4 out of 5 stars for me.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest review. Expected publication on May 26, 2022.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for the fair and honest review.

Loved this book. Loved the premise - The year of me!

A fun story about finding yourself, starting over, the value of friendship and learning that "almost" does count.

Great read for the beach or just to pick up for an escape.

This book was nothing like I expected. Firstly the publisher is British. This was charming but at times a bit of a ‘head-screw’.

After the first few chapters I was into it, drinking the tea you could say.

This book was some what agonizing. I caught myself wanting to read to the next scene with Nic; shy, nerdy finance guy (party 2 of the one night) + Ruby; motivated, spirited, dream chaser.


What kept pulling me back in was the dialog. The character interaction and inner monologue had actual substance.

Couple that with some quality time with a nonagenarian and I am in it for the long haul.

Cheers to a fresh idea in a complex space.

Thank you so much NetGalley for the arc.
This book was an emotional rollercoaster as much as fun. One moment I was crying and then again I was smiling and being silly.
I haven't read any book of this author but definitely willing to try her other works as I love how much effort she put into the characters , their development .

One Night With You was so much more than a romance novel (though this is definitely more women's fiction). If you are looking for beautifully written, heartfelt, and incredibly charming and romantic; then this is the book for you.

My pet peeve with most books like this is lack of character development/interesting character growth; I didn't have this problem with One Night With You. Laura Jane Williams does this PERFECTLY. I loved the plot, I loved the characters, and the description of the book translated perfectly onto the page; as a reader, what more could you ask for?

I really enjoyed this book. It was a light, happy read. Ruby and Nic meet one night right before she’s leaving for London. They spend one night together, and are left with many what-if scenarios after they part ways. The characters were very likable and enjoyable. I found myself laughing and smiling a lot through this story. Some very heavy plot twists as well which always keeps my interest. A solid book overall, I would definitely recommend!

I really enjoyed this book. It was beautifully written, and had a very unique and interesting storyline. I loved learning about everyone's story: Ruby, Nic, and JP.

The plot was very interesting. Nic meets Ruby the day before she is going to move. They have one night together. Essentially, every time Nic and Ruby's paths crossed, they really only have one night together (except for once, but that's a different story that I'm not going to reveal). Along the way, there are so many different things that prevent them from being together; however, this story is more about how someone can change your life. How you can wake up happy, even though you aren't with the person who you love because you are choosing to do what's best for you. It's about standing up for what you believe in and believing in yourself to make the right decision for you.

I loved all the characters! It was so much fun to see how they grew and developed as the story progressed; how one person can affect the lives other people. I loved JP! He was funny and charming. I loved how he just called it like it was. Saying he was old (he was like 97) and that he wasn't getting any younger and probably going to die soon. He was always happy, even when he was sad, and making the most out of his situation.

One of the most refreshing things about reading this book was that there were so many unpredictable things that happened. I felt like I knew where the book was going, but then something would happen that I wasn't expecting at all. And this happened multiple times throughout the story. It was just so nice to be able to get to a part and be completely shocked about what happened.

The only thing I really didn't like, but it wasn't that big of a deal, was the text messages between Ruby and Nic. They always wrote in poem form, which I found kind of odd to do in a text. I mean it would seem like it would take some serious time to make a poem every time they texted each other. I also thought that after Ruby and Nic's first night together, Ruby didn't seem to think of Nic that much. Maybe it was just my point of view, but it seemed like Nic was more interested and Ruby didn't give Nic a second thought (at least at first).

You know how in certain books, the author goes into detail about every little thing and describes every detail of a conversation and how things look around the characters? Yeah, I don't usually like reading that. I was so glad that this book was not like that AT ALL. I mean The author would skim over certain aspects to get to the point of the story, which I really enjoyed and appreciated. Even if sometimes you felt like something the character thought about or said wasn't really important, it actually became more important later on in the story. It was just nice that every word seemed to have a purpose and didn't just describe in detail how something looked that wasn't even important.

The main and only reason why I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 is because I just kept finding excuses on why I wasn't going to read it. I would go on social media, or look through pictures, or something else. I just felt like I was actively seeking something else to do rather than reading this book. That's not to say that I didn't love the story, because I did. I think it had more to do with the fact that the last book I read wasn't good, so I wasn't really in the mood to move on to another book quite yet. However, I also feel like if I truly 100% loved this book, I would have been so immersed in the story that I would have been solely focusing on reading it.

This is my first Laura book and definitely not my last! This is a story about life, fate, chances and love! Right person wrong time vibes! I loved it a lot and highly recommend.

Ruby and Nic have a chance encounter just as he is arriving in London and she is leaving. The result is lots of angst and what-ifs.

This book had a lot going on, with several dramatic subplots and big events. It was a little busy for me, but I really liked both Ruby and Nic, and loved seeing their relationship develop. In true 2020's fashion, much of their interaction was via text, which they inexplicably shared in rhyming verse. A little sweet, a little steamy, a little sad, and several twists. Solid book overall.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for the opportunity to read and review this arc.

This book was sent to me for review by Netgalley. It is a light romance...curl up under a warm blanket, have a favorite tea, and enjoy an afternoon reading this book. The author has woven a story of romance and warmth. A quick fun read. Enjoy.

It's a well known fact that Laura is the Queen of the meet cute, and creating the relatable and hilarious characters, and this novel is possibly her best yet. The plot is expertly crafted, and a complete page turner. I especially loved the intense emotional connection between the two main characters, it was as tangible as if I was there observing them in person. If fast paced storylines and romance is your thing, you'll love this. I cannot recommend this enough. Five Stars

I have loved reading Laura Jane Williams's books since the first one and gobbled up her latest offering One Night With You, with as much anticipation and excitement as the rest.
Ruby and Nic are so similar but different.
Both are starting new chapters in their lives, and moving away, after events that changed the course of their lives.
There's just one night, where they both collide, by pure coincidence, and the sparks that fly are undeniable to both themselves and Ruby's housemates.
But the sparks are just not enough to keep one from changing their new plans.
Thing is, when you meet someone like that, they are pretty hard to forget.
Nic immerses his new life in London, making friends, and tentatively begins dating.
Ruby puts her whole self into her Masters up North, revelling in her Year of Me.
but neither of them can forget the other,
Add in the fantastic character, JP, the nonagenarian, with a love story that captures Ruby's interest, and encourages her to think more deeply into what she really wants, and you have a pretty good read!
There are friendship politics here, as well as grief, passionate encounters and tearful partings. All in all, a whole lot of almosts.
Will almost ever be enough?
I enjoyed reading this because it wasn't just some sort of simple romance, but a tale with a whole load of side stories to add spice to it,
Many thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A romance with a huge twist- as much as they are pulled to each other, Nic and Ruby’s timing is just too wrong. This was an intricate story with lovely off shoots of interest about other characters in the story- I was just as invested in Candaice, Jackson, JP, William and Harry as I was in the main protagonists.
The chemistry between Ruby and Nic was amazing and I also enjoyed reading and learning about the process of making a film- something I knew nothing about before!

Another great book by Laura Jane Williams; this one is a slower start than her other books I've read, but once you're into it, you're hooked! The story of the relationship between Nic and Ruby is gripping, there are so many twists and turns in the book but not a single one feels convoluted or strained..they happen naturally within the rhythm of the story. I'm a fan of the way she writes; the right amount of description, believable characters and with real-life references.

It has a really satisfying ending too - not predictable, satisfying!

I did enjoy this story but it also had its down parts. I liked both MC and wanted them to be together. I also liked that Ruby was sticking with her goals and not giving them up Just bc she met someone. I really liked JP, Harry and Jackson, not so much Ollie and Candice. It also didn’t ring true for me that Nic gave up on Jackson.

The book started well and finished strong but I found it slower in the middle. Overall a great story though

Another fantastic book from Laura Jane Williams and one that I will read multiple times. Each chapter is in the eyes of Ruby and Nic who met when Ruby was leaving London and Nic just moved to London and purchased a sofa from Ruby.

All characters in this book tie in wonderfully and it’s a book I’ll be thinking about for a while. Great story and I didn’t want it to end.

Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

Ruby’s leaving London – she’s not running away from her ex per se, but an exciting opportunity in a new city has landed at the perfect time.
Nic is moving to London. After a bad break-up, he’s excited to see where big-city life could take him.
When a chance meeting throws the pair of them together for just one night, it’s clear that this could be the start of something special. But there’s one problem: she’s leaving, and he’s just arriving. So, after tonight, they’ll never see each other again . . . will they….,, Beautifully written, with such heart. Not only did it make me cry, it made me see the world in a different way.

This is a book which has captured my interest from the beginning. I love how this is written. It is filled with a mix of characters and has been a book I have been unable to predict. THIS IS JUST ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS FROM BEGINNING TO END.

Laura Jane Williams, author of bestsellers such as "The Lucky Escape", has released her newest book, "One Night With You." In this book, Ruby is enjoying her last night in London before leaving to complete her college degree. Nic is spending his first night in London after moving to the big city following a bad break-up. The two cross paths and sparks start to fly. They agree to just one night together, but life has other plans. This story details what happens when you meet the man of your dreams at the worst possible time.

Both main characters were highly likable and it made you want to root for them. I enjoyed the sweet chemistry between the two of them. I found this book enjoyable and fun to read. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

A fun, engaging story about two people, both ready for a change in their lives, who meet completely by chance. Ruby is just leaving town for a new job, and Nic is just arriving for a new venture. They connect, but can there be room in their new lives for what they've left behind? I look forward to recommending this sweet, funny romance.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for the arc of this book.
I really enjoyed this story, everything about it.
It was so cute, with so many emotional rollercoasters.
This book is highly recommended!

Another brilliant book from Laura Jane Williams.
I really enjoyed the story being told from both Ruby and Nic's POV.
I think I always knew how it was going to end, but I thoroughly enjoyed the journey to get there. Lots of will they? Won't they? and the bits in between were more than just story fillers.
I love Laura Jane Williams and definitely recommend.

Ruby’s leaving London – she’s not running away from her ex per se, but an exciting opportunity in a new city has landed at the perfect time.

Nic is moving to London. After a bad break-up, he’s excited to see where big city life could take him.

When a chance meeting throws the pair of them together for just one night, it’s clear that this could be the start of something special. But there’s one problem: she’s leaving, and he’s just arriving. So, after tonight, they’ll never see each other again . . . will they?

Review:

I’d first like to thank NetGalley and Avon Books UK for granting me access to this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I was so excited to see I’d been accepted for this book as Laura is an instant-buy author for me. I adored her previous books The Lucky Escape and The Love Square and One Night With You definitely didn’t disappoint!

The entire focus of the book is self-love and bettering yourself and it was something that I really needed at the moment! It was warm and comforting and even gave me a desire to move cities and start a new life just as Ruby did (but I somehow managed to stay put)!

One Night With You is a slow burn will it/won’t it romance with Nic being the kindest, realest, book boyfriend I’ve ever read. The plot is full of twists which keep you turning the page and, oh my goodness, is it one emotional rollercoaster. There are so many loveable characters that you really root for throughout the book- I was very nearly brought to tears a few times.

One Night With You is out on 26th May 2022 but it’s also available for preorder now.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the arc of this book in return for an honest review.
This was an enjoyable romance. It tells the story of Nic and Ruby whose first encounter is set the night before Ruby is leaving London and just as Nic is arriving in London. I really enjoyed particularly the first section of the book and the development of the meet cute and beginnings of the relationship between ruby and Nic and also the other characters. They has good chemistry and I immediately believed in their romance. The side story with JP and the documentary process was also interesting and thought provoking. Whilst this is a romance it also touched on deeper friendships and relationships with other characters. There were several plot twists that were well told and kept the story interesting.
Overall an enjoyable and easy read romance. I look forward to reading other books by Laura Jane Williams.

This book did keep me gripped and I enjoyed most of the story. I just wanted to get to the Nic parts as I knew that was mostly going to be about him and Ruby.

I felt Ruby’s decision at the end was a little rushed and couldn’t really be as simple as ‘I can be around babies now’ but I am not a Mother, nor do I want to be so maybe I can’t relate.

I would love a sequel to see what happens with Ruby and Nic. I would also like a Jackson book. This author writes from male and female perspective which I really like.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the author for this arc

Told in three parts from both Nic and Ruby's perspective, they meet, hook up for one night only, have no inhibitions as they don't intend for it to be repeated. After a night they won't forget, they seem smitten and saddened it hadn't happened at a different time. Ruby leaves as planned for A Year of Me, reminiscing on this one night, until....

Great lighthearted read, following the new paths for both Nic and Ruby.

This book was so cute! I don't normally go for a romance where the main characters meet and cross paths for a night. But I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the story! Laura Williams did a great job with the story and I loved reading about Ruby and Nic go through there own problems and grow together. Great book.

The story
It’s Ruby’s last day in London before she moves to Manchester to do a Masters in Film Studies. Nic has just moved to London from Liverpool and is buying Ruby’s red couch on FB Marketplace. The attraction is there, and when Ruby’s flatmate Jackson helps take the coach home and then invites Nic back, the meeting becomes a memorable one night stand.

My thoughts
I have read three of Laura Jane William’s four previous books and feel like they are just getting better and better! “Timing is everything” seems to be the motto behind this story. But the message is also that love isn’t easy to find, sometimes life changes need to be made to find happiness and maybe “almost” is enough. I loved the stories within stories in this story, I loved how the characters supported each other beyond gender roles and how found family stuck together when they needed each other. Such a goodie! ❤️

I fell in love with this book! You could say it was pretty much love at first sight. I fell in love with the characters and the storyline, and found it hard to put down!

Ruby and Nick meet when they are both at different points in their lives. Ruby is leaving London and Nic has just arrived. After spending one night together they form an instant connection however, it is just not practical.

Will they ever see each other again?

This is the fourth book by Laura Jane Williams I have read everyone of them and will continue to read her stories.

Laura Jane Williams never disappoints! This is the fourth book I have read by Williams and I loved every page! I feel like this book is a bit more mature than her others (though I haven't read The Love Square yet), as it deals with some heavy topics though not in depth. I really enjoyed how different each character is. There is wuite a few characters and having each one be different it was easier to dive back into the story and not confuse the characters. The story follows Nic and Ruby which is a case of right-person-wrong-time as they both deal with different things, moving to other sides of the country, unexpected circumstances, merging friendship groups, friendship drama and generally just trying to navigate life. The book is dual POV between Ruby and Nic and it was clearly shown whos point of view I was reading. The only thing that bothered me was that some sentences would get cut in half and moved to the next line but I'm not sure if that's due to my kindle being old and the formatting getting messed up (though this is not the reason for it not being a 5 star read!). I really liked the ending, I liked the fact we got to meet the characters in the future, though the ending would have been great with or without the time jump. Overall I am giving this book 4.5 stars as I really enjoyed it and Williams is quickly becoming an auto-buy author for me, I just feel like this book needed another twist or something small but impactful to make it 5 stars, though it definitely didn't disappoint!

Our history informs our present, which informs our future. We are our histories - whether we choose to repeat it or rectify it.‘

I can’t remember having as much trouble writing a consistent, decent review about a book as I had with this one. I struggle to tie my thoughts together, because this story isn’t linear as well. It’s more like a collection of storylines, that are dependent on each other and build upon each other without being overloaded or trivial. But despite having several storylines the narrative doesn’t bother with unnecessary or extra lengthy descriptions, but focuses on the essentials.

We get to witness mature, grown-ass, responsible adults trying to reflect on their expectations of and in life and ultimately their growth and learning ability that results from their knowledge. It’s a display of intelligence, especially emotional intelligence with an almost philosophical insight into self-worth and self-fulfilment. Their amazing ability to voice their thoughts and beliefs made this an authentic, real-life story without being polished or generalised.

The dual perspective creates a level of intimacy between the characters that I sometimes felt bad for reading about them like a creepy intruder. In fact the narration of intimacy is so colourful, you don’t need a scene to be explicitly steamy in order to visualise it. It’s more like the author gives subtle impulses and encourages you to paint your own picture.

Even though One Night With You is a romance, the story tends to walk a fine line between character-driven and plot-driven, which makes it even more exciting. It’s a wild ride through your emotions, but it’s definitely worth it.

My first Laura Jane Williams read was The Wrong Suitcase which is a novella. And I ended up loving it so much that I was immediately curious to find out what she could do with a proper novel. And I was not disappointed! One Night With You was so beautifully written! It made me cry several times as it does deal with topics like miscarriage. The characters are so vulnerable, raw and real. It wasn't as lighthearted as The Wrong Suitcase, but it did leave me thirsty for more. So I will definitely check out more of her reading. This was a 4.5/5 star read for me.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the author for gifting me an eARC, in return for an honest review.

One Night With You by Laura Jane Williams

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Ruby’s leaving London. She’s not running away from her ex per se, but an exciting opportunity in a new city has landed at the perfect time.

Nic is moving to London. After a bad break-up, he’s excited to see where big-city life could take him.

When a chance meeting throws the pair of them together for just one night, it’s clear that this could be the start of something special. But there’s one problem: she’s leaving, and he’s just arriving. So, after tonight, they’ll never see each other again . . . will they?

I have previously enjoyed a novella by Laura so I was interested in seeing if I would also enjoy a full length novel - this lived up to my expectations. The night before she leaves London, Ruby meets Nic on his first night in the city - you may guess what happens next. There are multiple plots running in parallel through this book with Nic and Ruby going their separate ways - will their paths ever meet again?

A good representation of right person, wrong time. A beautifully written book that focuses on the main characters as individuals. I enjoyed the ending and I am sure you will too.

Rating 4/5

I really enjoyed this book, the initially meeting of the two main characters was perfectly written & so relatable, I did enjoy the arc of the story although it did get a little slow at times but soon picked up the pace again