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One Day With You
Tress Walker waved her perfect husband Max off to work, with no idea that she was about to go into labour with their first child. And completely unaware that when she tried to track Max down, he wouldn't be where he was supposed to be. At the same time, Max's best friend Noah Clark said goodbye to his wife, Anya, blissfully oblivious that he would soon discover the woman he adored had been lying to him for years. And living alongside the two couples, their recently widowed friend, Nancy Jenkins, is getting ready to meet Eddie, her first true love at a school reunion. Will Nancy have the chance to rekindle an old flame, or will she choose to stay by Tress's side when she needs her most?
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Shari Low
47 books1,472 followers*No1 Multi-Million Copy Best-Selling Author*
In a career spanning twenty five years, author Shari Low has published over 40 books, and sold over five million copies around the globe, hitting the best seller charts in many countries including UK, USA, Canada, Germany and Australia.
In 2020, her first novel, What If? (originally published in 2001), was updated and re-released, followed by the sequels What Now? and What Next?. All three novels became international best sellers.
Since then, several of Shari's books have been #1 chart-toppers - including One Day With You, One Moment in Time, One Christmas Eve, One Year After You, One Midnight With You and One Day & Forever.
Her latest novels, One More Day of Us and One Snowy Day were published in 2025 by Boldwood Books.
Shari has also co-written three Hollywood thrillers, The Rise, The Catch and The Fall, with LA-based TV presenter and actor Ross King.
In real life, once upon a time she met a guy, got engaged after a week, and thirty-something years later she lives near Glasgow with the one they said would never last. Their children have now grown and scattered across the world, so she spends an inordinate amount of time on video calls and aeroplanes.
For all the latest news, visit Shari on Facebook, twitter, instagram or at sharilow dot com
In a career spanning twenty five years, author Shari Low has published over 40 books, and sold over five million copies around the globe, hitting the best seller charts in many countries including UK, USA, Canada, Germany and Australia.
In 2020, her first novel, What If? (originally published in 2001), was updated and re-released, followed by the sequels What Now? and What Next?. All three novels became international best sellers.
Since then, several of Shari's books have been #1 chart-toppers - including One Day With You, One Moment in Time, One Christmas Eve, One Year After You, One Midnight With You and One Day & Forever.
Her latest novels, One More Day of Us and One Snowy Day were published in 2025 by Boldwood Books.
Shari has also co-written three Hollywood thrillers, The Rise, The Catch and The Fall, with LA-based TV presenter and actor Ross King.
In real life, once upon a time she met a guy, got engaged after a week, and thirty-something years later she lives near Glasgow with the one they said would never last. Their children have now grown and scattered across the world, so she spends an inordinate amount of time on video calls and aeroplanes.
For all the latest news, visit Shari on Facebook, twitter, instagram or at sharilow dot com
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January 21, 2023
One day. Two couples. Five people who will have their lives changed.
This book grabbed my attention from the very first page and didn't let go. I read this in one day as part of Boldwood Books Readalong series. I did not want to put this book down, so I didn't. I felt for certain characters, got angry at others, admired some, and shared a laugh with others. Over the course of one day, your life can change in so many ways.
When Tress Walker waved goodbye to her husband, Max, on his way to a conference, she had no idea that soon she would be going into labor. When her water broke and contractions began, she could not reach her husband. He was not answering her calls.
Max's best friend, Noah Clark, also said goodbye to his wife, Anya, that morning, who was also on her way to a conference. They had tense words the night before and he wanted to reach out to her. When she didn't answer her phone, he called her office and learned his wife had lied to him.
Nancy Jenkins, their outspoken and reliable neighbor is getting her hair done before meeting her first love at a reunion. But when Tress calls needing a ride to the hospital, she has a decision to make.
WOWZA! I could not help but feel sorry while also admiring both Tress and Noah. What a day they both had. Both are good, kind and likeable characters. Both had their worlds turned upside down. Noah had to learn the truth the hard way and have his heart broken in so many ways. Yet, he remained professional, kind and was a rock for Tress as she gave birth. Tress was loving and wise. She didn't deserve how her day turned out either but handled it with grace. I also loved Val and Nancy and their friendship and strength. Who wouldn't want to take the bull by the horns as they sometimes did when people were annoying them. Nancy was a hoot!
I loved how every chapter was a character's POV. There were times in this book, I found myself thinking "No, no, no, no, no!" and others where I felt various emotions. This book was equal parts gripping, tense and emotional. It's heartbreaking but ends on a hopeful note.
Man, I was not expecting to feel so much when I started this book. This would make a fantastic book club selection. There is so much to discuss here. I found this book to be well written and well thought out. I also enjoyed the pacing.
This was my first book by Shari Low and I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.
Gripping, heartbreaking, tense and hard to put down!
#OneDayWithYou #NetGalley #BoldBookClub #boldwoodbooks @bookandtonic
Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Read more of my reviews at www.openbookposts.com
This book grabbed my attention from the very first page and didn't let go. I read this in one day as part of Boldwood Books Readalong series. I did not want to put this book down, so I didn't. I felt for certain characters, got angry at others, admired some, and shared a laugh with others. Over the course of one day, your life can change in so many ways.
When Tress Walker waved goodbye to her husband, Max, on his way to a conference, she had no idea that soon she would be going into labor. When her water broke and contractions began, she could not reach her husband. He was not answering her calls.
Max's best friend, Noah Clark, also said goodbye to his wife, Anya, that morning, who was also on her way to a conference. They had tense words the night before and he wanted to reach out to her. When she didn't answer her phone, he called her office and learned his wife had lied to him.
Nancy Jenkins, their outspoken and reliable neighbor is getting her hair done before meeting her first love at a reunion. But when Tress calls needing a ride to the hospital, she has a decision to make.
WOWZA! I could not help but feel sorry while also admiring both Tress and Noah. What a day they both had. Both are good, kind and likeable characters. Both had their worlds turned upside down. Noah had to learn the truth the hard way and have his heart broken in so many ways. Yet, he remained professional, kind and was a rock for Tress as she gave birth. Tress was loving and wise. She didn't deserve how her day turned out either but handled it with grace. I also loved Val and Nancy and their friendship and strength. Who wouldn't want to take the bull by the horns as they sometimes did when people were annoying them. Nancy was a hoot!
I loved how every chapter was a character's POV. There were times in this book, I found myself thinking "No, no, no, no, no!" and others where I felt various emotions. This book was equal parts gripping, tense and emotional. It's heartbreaking but ends on a hopeful note.
Man, I was not expecting to feel so much when I started this book. This would make a fantastic book club selection. There is so much to discuss here. I found this book to be well written and well thought out. I also enjoyed the pacing.
This was my first book by Shari Low and I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.
Gripping, heartbreaking, tense and hard to put down!
#OneDayWithYou #NetGalley #BoldBookClub #boldwoodbooks @bookandtonic
Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Read more of my reviews at www.openbookposts.com
June 5, 2024
EXCERPT: Val was still fidgeting with her phone and Nancy got that. They were both convinced that being of a certain age gave them an affliction that caused severe delays at every stage of mobile phone use. Wrong password. Face I.D. not working. Thumbprint buggered. And then when they did get in, they needed to suss out whether they had received a Facebook message, a snapchat, WhatsApp, a text, or an alert from an energy company saying that their next electricity bill was going to require them to remortgage the house. After Val had worked her way through all of these options, she shook her head. 'Nope, wasn't me either.'
'Och, bugger . . .' Nancy mumbled, pulling her bag onto her lap and having a rummage, before finally liberating her phone. She hadn't even thought to check because she didn't expect anyone to be looking for her. Unless it was Angie wanting new batteries for her hand fans.
Thumbprint? Not working. Two attempts to enter the password? Finally in. Text? Nope. WhatsApp? Nope. Facebook message? There it was.
'Right girls, hang on to your knickers.' She cleared her throat and started reading. 'New message from Eddie Mackie:
Nancy I couldn't sleep last night for thinking about seeing you again tonight. We've got so many years to make up for. Counting the hours. Love, Eddie.'
The other two didn't say a word, just eyed her expectantly, waiting for her reaction. Ten minutes ago, she'd decided she wasn't going, and she stood by that decision. She wasn't the kind of woman to be swayed by mushy words that romantic fairy tales. She was too old and too long in the tooth to go chasing after fantasies.
Wasn't she?
Oh, bugger it!
'Tress, love,' she blurted. 'I just need a word with the wee one.' She leaned forward so that she was speaking to Tress's bump. 'Son, I know you're probably comfy in there, floating about without a care in the world, but if I could ask a wee favour. Could you hurry up and get ready to slide down that shute the second yer daddy gets here, because Aunty Nancy has a party to go to.'
ABOUT 'ONE DAY WITH YOU': One day, five lives, but whose hearts will be broken by nightfall?
It started like any other day in the picturesque village of Weirbridge.
Tress Walker waved her perfect husband Max off to work, with no idea that she was about to go into labour with their first child. And completely unaware that when she tried to track Max down, he wouldn’t be where he was supposed to be.
At the same time, Max’s best friend Noah Clark said goodbye to his wife, Mya, blissfully oblivious that he would soon discover the woman he adored had been lying to him for years.
And living alongside the two couples, their recently widowed friend, Nancy Jenkins, is getting ready to meet Eddie, her first true love at a school reunion. Will Nancy have the chance to rekindle an old flame, or will she choose to stay by Tress’s side when she needs her most?
One Day with You - two fateful goodbyes, two unexpected hellos, and 24 hours that change everything.
MY THOUGHTS: I am really torn about this book. On one level, I loved it. I loved the drama, the tragedy, the love, the humour. On another level, I found it repetitive in many places, and occasionally flat. There were instances where I felt I was being 'told' instead of experiencing things.
I did have some difficulty initially getting into this read and dallied over the opening chapters for a few days. But once I did, I read the final 60% in one sitting, hardly daring to breathe. I laughed, I cried, I got angry, I empathised, I shook my head in despair and crossed my fingers for luck.
Nancy and Val and their antics are very important to the book. They provide some light relief for the darker thread that runs through the plot involving the very pregnant Tress, her husband Max, his best friend Noah, and Noah's wife Anya.
One Day With You is an intensely emotional read featuring, amongst other things, infidelity, death, dementia, and second-chance love. A bizarre mix, but it mostly works. It is told from the points of view of Tress, Max, Noah and Nancy, the bulk of the story taking place over a twenty four hour period.
I don't believe either the cover art or the comments on the cover reflect the true nature of this book. To me they suggest a lighthearted read. One Day With You is anything but.
⭐⭐⭐.5
#OneDayWithYou #NetGalley
I: @sharilowbooks @bookandtonic
T: @sharilow @BoldwoodBooks
#contemporaryfiction #domesticdrama #friendship #romance
THE AUTHOR: In real life, once upon a time she met a guy, got engaged after a week, and twenty-something years later she lives near Glasgow with her husband and a labradoodle. Her two teenagers have now left home, so she spends an inordinate amount of time on video calls checking if they're eating well and keeping up to date with their laundry.
DISCLOSURE: Thank you to Boldwood Books via Netgalley for providing a digital ARC of One Day With You by Shari Low for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.
For an explanation of my rating system please refer to my Goodreads.com profile page or the about page on sandysbookaday.wordpress.com
This review is also published on Twitter, Amazon, Instagram and my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
'Och, bugger . . .' Nancy mumbled, pulling her bag onto her lap and having a rummage, before finally liberating her phone. She hadn't even thought to check because she didn't expect anyone to be looking for her. Unless it was Angie wanting new batteries for her hand fans.
Thumbprint? Not working. Two attempts to enter the password? Finally in. Text? Nope. WhatsApp? Nope. Facebook message? There it was.
'Right girls, hang on to your knickers.' She cleared her throat and started reading. 'New message from Eddie Mackie:
Nancy I couldn't sleep last night for thinking about seeing you again tonight. We've got so many years to make up for. Counting the hours. Love, Eddie.'
The other two didn't say a word, just eyed her expectantly, waiting for her reaction. Ten minutes ago, she'd decided she wasn't going, and she stood by that decision. She wasn't the kind of woman to be swayed by mushy words that romantic fairy tales. She was too old and too long in the tooth to go chasing after fantasies.
Wasn't she?
Oh, bugger it!
'Tress, love,' she blurted. 'I just need a word with the wee one.' She leaned forward so that she was speaking to Tress's bump. 'Son, I know you're probably comfy in there, floating about without a care in the world, but if I could ask a wee favour. Could you hurry up and get ready to slide down that shute the second yer daddy gets here, because Aunty Nancy has a party to go to.'
ABOUT 'ONE DAY WITH YOU': One day, five lives, but whose hearts will be broken by nightfall?
It started like any other day in the picturesque village of Weirbridge.
Tress Walker waved her perfect husband Max off to work, with no idea that she was about to go into labour with their first child. And completely unaware that when she tried to track Max down, he wouldn’t be where he was supposed to be.
At the same time, Max’s best friend Noah Clark said goodbye to his wife, Mya, blissfully oblivious that he would soon discover the woman he adored had been lying to him for years.
And living alongside the two couples, their recently widowed friend, Nancy Jenkins, is getting ready to meet Eddie, her first true love at a school reunion. Will Nancy have the chance to rekindle an old flame, or will she choose to stay by Tress’s side when she needs her most?
One Day with You - two fateful goodbyes, two unexpected hellos, and 24 hours that change everything.
MY THOUGHTS: I am really torn about this book. On one level, I loved it. I loved the drama, the tragedy, the love, the humour. On another level, I found it repetitive in many places, and occasionally flat. There were instances where I felt I was being 'told' instead of experiencing things.
I did have some difficulty initially getting into this read and dallied over the opening chapters for a few days. But once I did, I read the final 60% in one sitting, hardly daring to breathe. I laughed, I cried, I got angry, I empathised, I shook my head in despair and crossed my fingers for luck.
Nancy and Val and their antics are very important to the book. They provide some light relief for the darker thread that runs through the plot involving the very pregnant Tress, her husband Max, his best friend Noah, and Noah's wife Anya.
One Day With You is an intensely emotional read featuring, amongst other things, infidelity, death, dementia, and second-chance love. A bizarre mix, but it mostly works. It is told from the points of view of Tress, Max, Noah and Nancy, the bulk of the story taking place over a twenty four hour period.
I don't believe either the cover art or the comments on the cover reflect the true nature of this book. To me they suggest a lighthearted read. One Day With You is anything but.
⭐⭐⭐.5
#OneDayWithYou #NetGalley
I: @sharilowbooks @bookandtonic
T: @sharilow @BoldwoodBooks
#contemporaryfiction #domesticdrama #friendship #romance
THE AUTHOR: In real life, once upon a time she met a guy, got engaged after a week, and twenty-something years later she lives near Glasgow with her husband and a labradoodle. Her two teenagers have now left home, so she spends an inordinate amount of time on video calls checking if they're eating well and keeping up to date with their laundry.
DISCLOSURE: Thank you to Boldwood Books via Netgalley for providing a digital ARC of One Day With You by Shari Low for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.
For an explanation of my rating system please refer to my Goodreads.com profile page or the about page on sandysbookaday.wordpress.com
This review is also published on Twitter, Amazon, Instagram and my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
January 10, 2023
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This is a story that takes place over the course of one day and how all the main characters have interlocking lives. Shari Low writes women's friendship fiction like no other and One Day With You is no exception. As soon as I see a new book by this author I have to read it right away. This book shattered my heart and was such a moving story of two couples who are best friends and when deceit and tragedy strikes two of them have to stay strong for each other and their partners, and the other two have a lot to answer for.
This is one of the most emotional books I have read in a long time. I felt so terribly sad for the kindhearted Tress, who is about to give birth to her long awaited baby. And poor Noah, trying to stay strong for everyone but especially Tress while she is in labour and being an honest friend after the baby is born. I felt so much anger towards Max and Anya and their selfishness that destroyed lives. The Nancy storyline was fresh and funny. I was literally laughing out loud at her antics with Val. It was also nice to read about a late in life romance. I loved how this story has wonderfully fleshed out characters and how they acted like real people and the conclusion was very true to life as well. If you enjoy books that evoke many emotions, have lots of drama, and a bit of romance this is the book for you. All. The. Stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.
This is a story that takes place over the course of one day and how all the main characters have interlocking lives. Shari Low writes women's friendship fiction like no other and One Day With You is no exception. As soon as I see a new book by this author I have to read it right away. This book shattered my heart and was such a moving story of two couples who are best friends and when deceit and tragedy strikes two of them have to stay strong for each other and their partners, and the other two have a lot to answer for.
This is one of the most emotional books I have read in a long time. I felt so terribly sad for the kindhearted Tress, who is about to give birth to her long awaited baby. And poor Noah, trying to stay strong for everyone but especially Tress while she is in labour and being an honest friend after the baby is born. I felt so much anger towards Max and Anya and their selfishness that destroyed lives. The Nancy storyline was fresh and funny. I was literally laughing out loud at her antics with Val. It was also nice to read about a late in life romance. I loved how this story has wonderfully fleshed out characters and how they acted like real people and the conclusion was very true to life as well. If you enjoy books that evoke many emotions, have lots of drama, and a bit of romance this is the book for you. All. The. Stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.
January 20, 2023
Max & Tress. Noah & Anya. Two couples who begin the day not realizing what lies ahead of them. Their lives are about to get hit by a tsunami of change. As a reader I almost felt like I was a victim of whiplash. Shari Low takes a 24- hour period for these two couples and lays bare a secret. Meanwhile Tress is in labor with her first baby. Sixty-something neighbors Nancy and Val help her get to the hospital. Their story lines are endearing and relatable. Really enjoyed the contrast of the hospital with the events going on for the older generation around town. At the center of this story is the heartbreaking consequences of infidelity. A cautionary tale if ever there was one.
Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.
January 13, 2023
Publication Date: 20th Jan 2023
4 Stars
One Liner: A good blend of emotions
Tress Walker and her loving husband Max are expecting their first child. Max goes off for an overnight meeting in London when Tress goes into labor. She takes help from her next-door neighbor Nancy Jenkins, unaware that Max is not where he said he would be.
Nancy is excited to meet her first crush Eddie at the school reunion. At 66, she wonders if life is giving her a second chance. However, Tress’s request for help cannot be ignored. She loves Tress too much to say no.
Noah Clark and his wife Anya seem to be having marriage troubles. Noah isn’t sure if he should share his concerns with his best friend, Max, until he can sort out his emotions. Soon, he uncovers a secret that shatters his heart and emotions.
What happens on that one day will change all their lives forever.
The story comes in the third-person POV of Tress, Noah, and Nancy.
My Thoughts:
I knew what to expect when I requested the book. I wasn’t looking for a fresh theme/ topic. I was only curious to see how the author executed it.
Structuring the story to fit it within a day was a good idea. The day is divided into sections, which made it easy to track parallel events. The detailed epilogue at the end ensures the readers have their answers.
The characters weren’t deep or layered. What you see is what you get. This actually helped the plot from being overcomplicated or intense. I prefer books with contained emotions, so this worked for me. (The emotional quotient will vary for each reader).
There are bits of humor that may or may not be funny but do their job to lighten the situation. Tress, Noah, Nancy, and Val deal with different issues in their own ways, so the jokes kept things light when they go too heavy.
I liked how Tress’s mother isn’t the stereotypical bitter/ emotionally unavailable mom. Tress grew up in a positive environment, and her trust in Max stems from her good heart.
Another aspect I liked was the age gap between Tress and Max. It wasn’t highlighted or used for the plot. It was what it was. ().
The pacing was decent, though the book felt a little laborious (excuse the pun) in the middle. I wanted the story to move on to the next stage.
Max’s POV was well-done. I have no sympathy for him or Anya. However, the execution molded the character very well. It was impactful, more than Tress or Noah’s POV.
Nancy’s POV was interesting too, and I was glad to see everything come together at the end. The found family trope was heartwarming to read.
To summarize, One Day With You is a heartwarming read that handles multiple themes with a deft touch. I look forward to reading more by the author.
Thank you, NetGalley, and Boldwood Books, for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
#NetGalley #OneSayWithYou
4 Stars
One Liner: A good blend of emotions
Tress Walker and her loving husband Max are expecting their first child. Max goes off for an overnight meeting in London when Tress goes into labor. She takes help from her next-door neighbor Nancy Jenkins, unaware that Max is not where he said he would be.
Nancy is excited to meet her first crush Eddie at the school reunion. At 66, she wonders if life is giving her a second chance. However, Tress’s request for help cannot be ignored. She loves Tress too much to say no.
Noah Clark and his wife Anya seem to be having marriage troubles. Noah isn’t sure if he should share his concerns with his best friend, Max, until he can sort out his emotions. Soon, he uncovers a secret that shatters his heart and emotions.
What happens on that one day will change all their lives forever.
The story comes in the third-person POV of Tress, Noah, and Nancy.
My Thoughts:
I knew what to expect when I requested the book. I wasn’t looking for a fresh theme/ topic. I was only curious to see how the author executed it.
Structuring the story to fit it within a day was a good idea. The day is divided into sections, which made it easy to track parallel events. The detailed epilogue at the end ensures the readers have their answers.
The characters weren’t deep or layered. What you see is what you get. This actually helped the plot from being overcomplicated or intense. I prefer books with contained emotions, so this worked for me. (The emotional quotient will vary for each reader).
There are bits of humor that may or may not be funny but do their job to lighten the situation. Tress, Noah, Nancy, and Val deal with different issues in their own ways, so the jokes kept things light when they go too heavy.
I liked how Tress’s mother isn’t the stereotypical bitter/ emotionally unavailable mom. Tress grew up in a positive environment, and her trust in Max stems from her good heart.
Another aspect I liked was the age gap between Tress and Max. It wasn’t highlighted or used for the plot. It was what it was. ().
The pacing was decent, though the book felt a little laborious (excuse the pun) in the middle. I wanted the story to move on to the next stage.
Max’s POV was well-done. I have no sympathy for him or Anya. However, the execution molded the character very well. It was impactful, more than Tress or Noah’s POV.
Nancy’s POV was interesting too, and I was glad to see everything come together at the end. The found family trope was heartwarming to read.
To summarize, One Day With You is a heartwarming read that handles multiple themes with a deft touch. I look forward to reading more by the author.
Thank you, NetGalley, and Boldwood Books, for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
#NetGalley #OneSayWithYou
December 24, 2022
What’s the one thing you could never forgive?
Shari Low has cemented herself firmly in my list of auto-buy authors! Time and time again she amazes me with her ability to share a moving journey through her genuine and layered characters. She takes the worst of human nature and mixes it with a situation we’d never want to experience and then presents us with a gripping story we can’t set down. In this case, an avalanche of emotions is set off by the repercussions of a single choice - a choice that was made in secret and intended to be kept a secret. Readers watch the unravelling of four lives on a collision course with destiny; a terrible accident caused by deception and a regrettable choice.
An emotional wringer of a book, this one will stay with you for quite some time. You’ll love Noah Clark, wish you could have Tess Walker‘s heart and then suddenly you’ll ache for all those innocent people whose lives are forever affected by the careless choice of another.
What happened in Weirbridge one day, happens in countless other places all over the globe….perhaps daily. I only hope, if it ever happens to me or to someone I love, that I can remember to forgive and move on.
“Forgiveness wasn’t something you did for other people, it was something you did for yourself to let you move on.”
I love it when an author can incite self-investigation and cause me to re-evaluate my beliefs on a subject. Sometimes, a novel confirms my beliefs and other times, such as this one, I can see the value in a different way of responding.
I'd love to see this spectacular novel get optioned for TV or the silver screen.
I was generously gifted this copy by Boldwood Books and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
Shari Low has cemented herself firmly in my list of auto-buy authors! Time and time again she amazes me with her ability to share a moving journey through her genuine and layered characters. She takes the worst of human nature and mixes it with a situation we’d never want to experience and then presents us with a gripping story we can’t set down. In this case, an avalanche of emotions is set off by the repercussions of a single choice - a choice that was made in secret and intended to be kept a secret. Readers watch the unravelling of four lives on a collision course with destiny; a terrible accident caused by deception and a regrettable choice.
An emotional wringer of a book, this one will stay with you for quite some time. You’ll love Noah Clark, wish you could have Tess Walker‘s heart and then suddenly you’ll ache for all those innocent people whose lives are forever affected by the careless choice of another.
What happened in Weirbridge one day, happens in countless other places all over the globe….perhaps daily. I only hope, if it ever happens to me or to someone I love, that I can remember to forgive and move on.
“Forgiveness wasn’t something you did for other people, it was something you did for yourself to let you move on.”
I love it when an author can incite self-investigation and cause me to re-evaluate my beliefs on a subject. Sometimes, a novel confirms my beliefs and other times, such as this one, I can see the value in a different way of responding.
I'd love to see this spectacular novel get optioned for TV or the silver screen.
I was generously gifted this copy by Boldwood Books and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
January 22, 2023
My first Shari Low book and this will not be my last!
What a read.
This book is packed full of drama, it's quite hard to believe it is set over the space of one day! At the start of the day, no one will realise that at the end of it, their lives will never be the same again.
There are lots of characters and while I didn't like some behaviour by some characters (If you read it, you'll know) it was all integral to the story, so completely necessary.
Nancy was my favourite, her funny quips had me in stitches! I'd love her to be my BFF.
I did find myself confused at times, forgetting who was married to who, but the cast list at the start was so helpful!
There is lots to unpick from the drama, but I don't want to give spoilers. It's a fabulous read. Full of secrets and lies, family and friendships.
What a read.
This book is packed full of drama, it's quite hard to believe it is set over the space of one day! At the start of the day, no one will realise that at the end of it, their lives will never be the same again.
There are lots of characters and while I didn't like some behaviour by some characters (If you read it, you'll know) it was all integral to the story, so completely necessary.
Nancy was my favourite, her funny quips had me in stitches! I'd love her to be my BFF.
I did find myself confused at times, forgetting who was married to who, but the cast list at the start was so helpful!
There is lots to unpick from the drama, but I don't want to give spoilers. It's a fabulous read. Full of secrets and lies, family and friendships.
May 23, 2023
3.75⭐
Genre ~ fiction
Publication date ~ book ~ January 20, 2023, audio ~ January 31, 2023
Page Count ~ 310
Audio length ~ 9 hours 39 minutes
Narrator ~ Helen McAlpine
POV ~ multiple 3rd
Featuring ~ infidelity
The story follows 4 friends Tress & Max and Anya & Noah. Tress heads into early labor right after Max heads off on a business trip with Anya. Why can Tress not get in touch with Max...I'll tell ya why, cuz he's hitting it with his bff's wife and they're not really where they told their spouses they would be. So if you can get past the infidelity your heart really breaks for Tress & Noah.
I listened to this one through Hoopla and I was impressed with the narrator. The emotion she showed when she was Noah speaking to Max in the hospital was really something.
Current rankings on Amazon as of 5/22/23
Best Sellers Rank: #17 in Kindle Store
#1 in Mystery & Suspense (Kindle Store)
#1 in Genre Fiction (Kindle Store)
#1 in Women's Friendship Fiction
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Genre ~ fiction
Publication date ~ book ~ January 20, 2023, audio ~ January 31, 2023
Page Count ~ 310
Audio length ~ 9 hours 39 minutes
Narrator ~ Helen McAlpine
POV ~ multiple 3rd
Featuring ~ infidelity
The story follows 4 friends Tress & Max and Anya & Noah. Tress heads into early labor right after Max heads off on a business trip with Anya. Why can Tress not get in touch with Max...I'll tell ya why, cuz he's hitting it with his bff's wife and they're not really where they told their spouses they would be. So if you can get past the infidelity your heart really breaks for Tress & Noah.
I listened to this one through Hoopla and I was impressed with the narrator. The emotion she showed when she was Noah speaking to Max in the hospital was really something.
Current rankings on Amazon as of 5/22/23
Best Sellers Rank: #17 in Kindle Store
#1 in Mystery & Suspense (Kindle Store)
#1 in Genre Fiction (Kindle Store)
#1 in Women's Friendship Fiction
Follow me ➡ Blog ~ Facebook
January 29, 2023
"One Day With You" by Shari Low is an intense and emotional story that will definitely elicit a range of emotions from readers. The author does a great job of exploring the complexities of relationships and the impact of secrets and lies on those closest to us. The plot keeps readers on the edge of their seats, wondering what will happen next.
On the downside, I found that there were too many characters to keep track of, and at times it felt like the story was trying to do too much. Additionally, the plot felt a bit too similar to Collen Hoover's "Regretting You" and I felt like the execution of the plot was better in that novel.
Overall, I would say that "One Day With You" has potential, but for me personally it fell short. It's definitely an engaging read with some sweet moments, but I couldn't help feeling that it could have been better.
If you're looking for a novel that will elicit a lot of emotions (specifically anger at its morally corrupt caracters) this is definitely worth a read, but if you're looking for something truly original, you might want to look elsewhere.
On the downside, I found that there were too many characters to keep track of, and at times it felt like the story was trying to do too much. Additionally, the plot felt a bit too similar to Collen Hoover's "Regretting You" and I felt like the execution of the plot was better in that novel.
Overall, I would say that "One Day With You" has potential, but for me personally it fell short. It's definitely an engaging read with some sweet moments, but I couldn't help feeling that it could have been better.
If you're looking for a novel that will elicit a lot of emotions (specifically anger at its morally corrupt caracters) this is definitely worth a read, but if you're looking for something truly original, you might want to look elsewhere.
October 3, 2023
I don’t like to give 1 star but this book just was not for me. Really awful plot, like a poor soap opera and without any reality in the characters. The only redeeming feature is that this was a free read on kindle.
Ostensibly the book is about two couples, where wife 1 is pregnant and husband 1 is having a long standing affair with the wife 2. On the day wife 1 goes into labour, husband 1 and wife 2 have car accident together, the first doctor on the scene is the husband 2, who clocks his wife and pal in the car when they are meant to be elsewhere. Wife 1 is in labour accompanied by two 60 year old neighbours, both with backstories including husbands with Alzheimer’s/fatal melanoma, teenage betrayals, school reunions to go to where widowed one will meet long lost first boyfriend (keep up!) both are useless with technology, clearly intended to be comedic but are just caricatures of the worst kind. All the hospital staff are fabulous and caring, no one is overworked, everyone has time to sit with labouring wife 1 and husband 2 has a hard job keeping his angel’s wings inside his scrubs as he flits between critically injured wife, husband 1 in ICU and wife 1 in labour. Luckily they are all in the same hospital. Baby born, named after husband 2 with middle name of husband 1. Long, long story short, husband 1 dies, wife 2 lives, comedy oldie widow acquires new partner at reunion who was best pals with her dead husband. 8 months later, husband 2 and wife 2 are divorced and the merry crew; wife 1, husband 2 plus new squeeze, comedy oldies and both their partners (remember, one with Alzheimer’s, one met at school reunion) have miraculously sorted out all post death and divorce paperwork and are heading off on holiday where they will meet husband 1’s parents who don’t seem to care about his death, they’re too interested in hosting swingers parties in Cyprus. (Didn’t I mention that before?). Too many strands, like Love Actually on a really bad trip, with a one-dimensional cast from (insert any soap opera here). Honestly, if at the end wife 1 had woken up and found husband one in the shower I wouldn’t have been surprised.
Ostensibly the book is about two couples, where wife 1 is pregnant and husband 1 is having a long standing affair with the wife 2. On the day wife 1 goes into labour, husband 1 and wife 2 have car accident together, the first doctor on the scene is the husband 2, who clocks his wife and pal in the car when they are meant to be elsewhere. Wife 1 is in labour accompanied by two 60 year old neighbours, both with backstories including husbands with Alzheimer’s/fatal melanoma, teenage betrayals, school reunions to go to where widowed one will meet long lost first boyfriend (keep up!) both are useless with technology, clearly intended to be comedic but are just caricatures of the worst kind. All the hospital staff are fabulous and caring, no one is overworked, everyone has time to sit with labouring wife 1 and husband 2 has a hard job keeping his angel’s wings inside his scrubs as he flits between critically injured wife, husband 1 in ICU and wife 1 in labour. Luckily they are all in the same hospital. Baby born, named after husband 2 with middle name of husband 1. Long, long story short, husband 1 dies, wife 2 lives, comedy oldie widow acquires new partner at reunion who was best pals with her dead husband. 8 months later, husband 2 and wife 2 are divorced and the merry crew; wife 1, husband 2 plus new squeeze, comedy oldies and both their partners (remember, one with Alzheimer’s, one met at school reunion) have miraculously sorted out all post death and divorce paperwork and are heading off on holiday where they will meet husband 1’s parents who don’t seem to care about his death, they’re too interested in hosting swingers parties in Cyprus. (Didn’t I mention that before?). Too many strands, like Love Actually on a really bad trip, with a one-dimensional cast from (insert any soap opera here). Honestly, if at the end wife 1 had woken up and found husband one in the shower I wouldn’t have been surprised.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 17, 2022
Favorite Quotes:
Even the local scumballs were terrified of the woman who once caught a thief trying to break into her house and threatened to puncture his kidneys with her knitting needles if she ever saw him again. He was relieved when the police took him into custody.
And don’t forget to tell me how lovely my perm is. Extra points if you say I look like that Madonna lass. We’re about the same age, and I reckon underneath all those fillers and her leather knickers we’re dead ringers.
When I was having my Mark, the contractions stopped and started all day, and then all of a sudden, they came thick and fast and then he shot out like a can of Coke from a vending machine.
Age, darling. That’s all it is. There’s things growing where they shouldn’t be and there’s other bits falling off. There’ll be no two bits of us hanging the right way soon.
My Review:
I giggle-snorted and smirked my way through this delightfully penned missive. I adored these characters but my favorites were the well-seasoned Val and Nancy. I enjoyed their amusing escapades and rib-tickling banter, reveled in their confidence, found great pleasure in keeping them company, and felt a sense of familiarity as if I’d personally known them for years.
Shari Low is an all-time favorite and gifted storyteller. Her clever writing style has never failed to draw me into her engaging tales with an easy and smooth flow of perfectly chosen words. While the characters’ lives weren’t all sunshine and light, heart-squeezing issues were deftly tackled with agility and grace.
Even the local scumballs were terrified of the woman who once caught a thief trying to break into her house and threatened to puncture his kidneys with her knitting needles if she ever saw him again. He was relieved when the police took him into custody.
And don’t forget to tell me how lovely my perm is. Extra points if you say I look like that Madonna lass. We’re about the same age, and I reckon underneath all those fillers and her leather knickers we’re dead ringers.
When I was having my Mark, the contractions stopped and started all day, and then all of a sudden, they came thick and fast and then he shot out like a can of Coke from a vending machine.
Age, darling. That’s all it is. There’s things growing where they shouldn’t be and there’s other bits falling off. There’ll be no two bits of us hanging the right way soon.
My Review:
I giggle-snorted and smirked my way through this delightfully penned missive. I adored these characters but my favorites were the well-seasoned Val and Nancy. I enjoyed their amusing escapades and rib-tickling banter, reveled in their confidence, found great pleasure in keeping them company, and felt a sense of familiarity as if I’d personally known them for years.
Shari Low is an all-time favorite and gifted storyteller. Her clever writing style has never failed to draw me into her engaging tales with an easy and smooth flow of perfectly chosen words. While the characters’ lives weren’t all sunshine and light, heart-squeezing issues were deftly tackled with agility and grace.
January 14, 2023
This book was packed full of emotion. Anger, sadness, joy and acceptance. It grabbed me from the very first page and didn’t let up until I finished it. A brilliant read. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.
April 24, 2023
I found this to be incredibly cliché and very drawn out. Respectfully.
September 18, 2023
4.5 Stars
Great paced story with heartbreak, tragedy, humor, and love. P.S. I would love a book 2.
Great paced story with heartbreak, tragedy, humor, and love. P.S. I would love a book 2.
January 9, 2023
One day in the lives of two couples and a widow who live outside of Glasgow; a day that will change them forever. I am not going to give more of a synopsis for those of you who do not like spoilers. If you want to know more specifics of the story, you can check it out on Goodreads or Amazon.
Each chapter focuses on the alternating perspectives of the main characters. It is poignant, bittersweet, tragic (but not maudlin), and hopeful. It demonstrates how you can make a family from those who surround and support you.
While “women’s fiction” is not my go-to genre, I liked this book a lot more than I thought I would; I didn’t want to put it down. I particularly enjoyed the humorous bantering among the widow and her friends, women “of a certain age.” Shari Low weaves a great tale. My first five star read of the year.
Thanks to #netgalley and #boldwoodbooks for the ARC
Each chapter focuses on the alternating perspectives of the main characters. It is poignant, bittersweet, tragic (but not maudlin), and hopeful. It demonstrates how you can make a family from those who surround and support you.
While “women’s fiction” is not my go-to genre, I liked this book a lot more than I thought I would; I didn’t want to put it down. I particularly enjoyed the humorous bantering among the widow and her friends, women “of a certain age.” Shari Low weaves a great tale. My first five star read of the year.
Thanks to #netgalley and #boldwoodbooks for the ARC
September 27, 2023
Saw that 'some' friends gave this book good reviews - It was audio on my Scribd (Scottish accents and all). I thought it was a fierce depressing book. Had a theme that I never read in my books (or I try to avoid).
Found a couple of the main characters selfish arses and another few of them a bit too understanding and 'perfect'. The writing wasn't bad and I might check out more by this author but I was not impressed - I just felt I had to keep reading to see if I thought was going to happen, did happen - it kinda did.
Found a couple of the main characters selfish arses and another few of them a bit too understanding and 'perfect'. The writing wasn't bad and I might check out more by this author but I was not impressed - I just felt I had to keep reading to see if I thought was going to happen, did happen - it kinda did.
January 30, 2023
The more I read from this author, the bigger a fan I become!
Tress Walker is pregnant; her husband is taking one last work trip before the birth; but when Tress goes into labour, Max can't be found - he isn't where she thought he was. Noah Clark heads off to work completely unaware that his wife, Anya, has been lying to him while Nancy, a recently widowed friend of both couples is preparing for a school reunion - but is she talking herself into or out of it?
I always have high hopes for a Shari Low novel; her characters make me laugh like no others. There is a depth to this novel which produced a few tears along with the giggles. Such a lot going on and all story lines intertwined beautifully. I really cannot recommend this one highly enough - it is unmissable and so easily gets all five singing and dancing stars!
Tress Walker is pregnant; her husband is taking one last work trip before the birth; but when Tress goes into labour, Max can't be found - he isn't where she thought he was. Noah Clark heads off to work completely unaware that his wife, Anya, has been lying to him while Nancy, a recently widowed friend of both couples is preparing for a school reunion - but is she talking herself into or out of it?
I always have high hopes for a Shari Low novel; her characters make me laugh like no others. There is a depth to this novel which produced a few tears along with the giggles. Such a lot going on and all story lines intertwined beautifully. I really cannot recommend this one highly enough - it is unmissable and so easily gets all five singing and dancing stars!
August 2, 2023
4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Liked it!
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What a tough day!
Tress (pregnant wife) & Max (aka cheater scumbag)
Noah (wonderful husband, friend and doctor) & Anya (aka cheater whorebag)
Nancy & Val (I loved all of them banter and way of facing life)
Wonderful hospital staff
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Anya and Max are two pieces of shit. I think they are both sociopaths due to their complete lack of consideration for the feelings of others.
I hope Tress's little boy doesn't inherit his father's sociopathy.
Noah, my heart felt all of his agony and heartbreak over his discovery of his wife and best friend's cheating. A betrayal that lasted 5 years and that was only discovered because of a tragedy. He didn't deserve this and neither did Tress. But it's always the good people who trust others who end up broken by life.
But I ended up enjoying the read and stayed hooked until the end.
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What a tough day!
Tress (pregnant wife) & Max (aka cheater scumbag)
Noah (wonderful husband, friend and doctor) & Anya (aka cheater whorebag)
Nancy & Val (I loved all of them banter and way of facing life)
Wonderful hospital staff
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Anya and Max are two pieces of shit. I think they are both sociopaths due to their complete lack of consideration for the feelings of others.
I hope Tress's little boy doesn't inherit his father's sociopathy.
Noah, my heart felt all of his agony and heartbreak over his discovery of his wife and best friend's cheating. A betrayal that lasted 5 years and that was only discovered because of a tragedy. He didn't deserve this and neither did Tress. But it's always the good people who trust others who end up broken by life.
But I ended up enjoying the read and stayed hooked until the end.
June 6, 2023
Predecible y amargo.
June 23, 2024
Nadmierna prędkość, skrywane zdrady, nadzieja na odnalezienie miłości, powitanie na świecie dziecka, złamane serce - składowe egzystencji, które wywracają wszystko do góry nogami i ukazują prawdziwe ludzkie oblicze. Shari Low z butami wprowadza czytelników w pozornie poukładane życie bohaterów, by ukazać, że nawet najpiękniejsze obrazki skrywają bolesną prawdę. I jedna myśl dudniła mi w głowie... Wszystkie szczęśliwe rodziny są do siebie podobne, a każda nieszczęśliwa rodzina jest nieszczęśliwa na swój sposób.
Akcja książki rozgrywa się w ciągu doby, która będzie miała kluczowe znaczenie dla bohaterów. Poród się zaczyna, zero kontaktu z mężem, Noah zaczyna mieć podejrzenia... 24h ich życie odmieniło się diametralnie, czy uda im się wszystko poukładać? Czy bolesna prawda jest lepsza od słodkiego kłamstwa? Shari Low na kartach powieści rozważa nad ludzkim losem, obnaża wszelkie brudne sekreciki i pisze po prostu "życie". Coś pięknego, choć jednocześnie przerażającego.
"Ten jeden dzień" to opowieść o zdradzie, dzikiej namiętności, oczekiwaniu na dziecko, przyjaźni i miłości w kwiecień wieku. Te wszystkie składniki połączone ze są sobą stworzyły przepiękną historię, która na długo zostanie w moim sercu. To bardzo mądra książka, z której płynie więcej niż jedno przesłanie. To kwintesencja bólu, cierpienia, ale też nadziei, która nieposkromiona nadal płonie w sercach bohaterów.
Max i Tress, Noah i Anya - przyjaciele, małżonkowie, kochankowie. Co się z wami stało, jak mogliście? Kreacja bohaterów to majstersztyk. Są tak prawdziwi, realni, że to aż niemożliwe. Shari Low stworzyła prawdziwe studium małżeństw, które są iluzorycznie doskonałe, ale gdzieś po drodze wydarzyło się to wielkie coś, co w końcu musiało wybuchnąć, ale dlaczego w takiej chwili? Każda z postaci jest przedstawiona z niezwykłą wnikliwością, a ich historie splatają się w fascynujący i tragiczny sposób, ukazując, jak skomplikowane mogą być relacje międzyludzkie.
Za sprawą Nancy i Val, fantastycznego duetu seniorek-przyjaciółek, autorka wprowadziła także element humorystyczny, wykreowany fenomenalnie! Kocham te babeczki niesamowicie. Były doskonałym przełamaniem ciężaru emocjonalnego, który jest zawarty w powieści. Val opiekuje się mężem chorym na demencję, który coraz częściej zapomina, kim ona jest, co dodaje głębi i wzruszenia jej postaci. Nancy, po śmierci męża, postanawia spotkać się ze swoją pierwszą miłością na zjeździe absolwentów. Jak to się potoczy? Te wątki ukazują, że miłość w późniejszym wieku może być równie skomplikowana i pełna emocji jak ta młodzieńcza.
U W I E L B I A M tę powieść! Cieszę się, że po nią sięgnęłam, bo wywołała we mnie ogrom emocji, a właśnie tego szukam w książkach. "Ten jeden dzień" Shari Low to historia, która głęboko zapada w pamięć dzięki swojej wielowymiarowości. Polecam z całego serca! Shari Low stworzyła dzieło, które z pewnością zostanie jednym z moich ulubieńców. Zachęcam Was do lektury, bo to historia, którą warto przeżyć.
Akcja książki rozgrywa się w ciągu doby, która będzie miała kluczowe znaczenie dla bohaterów. Poród się zaczyna, zero kontaktu z mężem, Noah zaczyna mieć podejrzenia... 24h ich życie odmieniło się diametralnie, czy uda im się wszystko poukładać? Czy bolesna prawda jest lepsza od słodkiego kłamstwa? Shari Low na kartach powieści rozważa nad ludzkim losem, obnaża wszelkie brudne sekreciki i pisze po prostu "życie". Coś pięknego, choć jednocześnie przerażającego.
"Ten jeden dzień" to opowieść o zdradzie, dzikiej namiętności, oczekiwaniu na dziecko, przyjaźni i miłości w kwiecień wieku. Te wszystkie składniki połączone ze są sobą stworzyły przepiękną historię, która na długo zostanie w moim sercu. To bardzo mądra książka, z której płynie więcej niż jedno przesłanie. To kwintesencja bólu, cierpienia, ale też nadziei, która nieposkromiona nadal płonie w sercach bohaterów.
Max i Tress, Noah i Anya - przyjaciele, małżonkowie, kochankowie. Co się z wami stało, jak mogliście? Kreacja bohaterów to majstersztyk. Są tak prawdziwi, realni, że to aż niemożliwe. Shari Low stworzyła prawdziwe studium małżeństw, które są iluzorycznie doskonałe, ale gdzieś po drodze wydarzyło się to wielkie coś, co w końcu musiało wybuchnąć, ale dlaczego w takiej chwili? Każda z postaci jest przedstawiona z niezwykłą wnikliwością, a ich historie splatają się w fascynujący i tragiczny sposób, ukazując, jak skomplikowane mogą być relacje międzyludzkie.
Za sprawą Nancy i Val, fantastycznego duetu seniorek-przyjaciółek, autorka wprowadziła także element humorystyczny, wykreowany fenomenalnie! Kocham te babeczki niesamowicie. Były doskonałym przełamaniem ciężaru emocjonalnego, który jest zawarty w powieści. Val opiekuje się mężem chorym na demencję, który coraz częściej zapomina, kim ona jest, co dodaje głębi i wzruszenia jej postaci. Nancy, po śmierci męża, postanawia spotkać się ze swoją pierwszą miłością na zjeździe absolwentów. Jak to się potoczy? Te wątki ukazują, że miłość w późniejszym wieku może być równie skomplikowana i pełna emocji jak ta młodzieńcza.
U W I E L B I A M tę powieść! Cieszę się, że po nią sięgnęłam, bo wywołała we mnie ogrom emocji, a właśnie tego szukam w książkach. "Ten jeden dzień" Shari Low to historia, która głęboko zapada w pamięć dzięki swojej wielowymiarowości. Polecam z całego serca! Shari Low stworzyła dzieło, które z pewnością zostanie jednym z moich ulubieńców. Zachęcam Was do lektury, bo to historia, którą warto przeżyć.
February 9, 2023
One Day with You
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Format: Kindle eBook
Date Published: 1/20/23
Author: Shari Low
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Pages: 310
GR: 4.53
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Boldwood Books and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
My Thoughts: This book grabbed me from the first sentence through the end. Unique premise of this all takes place in a day. When Tress waves her husband off to work, she has no idea that she will go into labor and cannot locate Max. Max’s best friend, Noah, also has no idea that his wife, Anya, has been lying to him. Finally, the neighbor between the couples, Nancy, has the chance at meeting her first love again. You travel along all of these characters for a twenty-four period of life, some altering events, that breaths a sliver of hopefulness.
The story is narrated by the various characters, Tress, Max, Noah, and Nancy, from their POV, which I loved. While there is a host of characters, their stories bleed together. You feel for some of the characters, dislike others, and yell at some of them. Tress and Noah go through heartbreaking events, while Nancy and Val keeps a lightheartedness in the story. The characters were well developed, with depth, some banter, full of emotion, and just creatively done. The author’s writing style was complex, beautiful, funny, deeply emotional, and kept me engaged.
This book was a true rollercoaster, but the good kind. The cleansing kind. I laughed, I cried, I was sad, and I was happy. This is a poignant, yet hopeful story of love, loss, and just getting through life. I would recommend picking up.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Format: Kindle eBook
Date Published: 1/20/23
Author: Shari Low
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Pages: 310
GR: 4.53
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Boldwood Books and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
My Thoughts: This book grabbed me from the first sentence through the end. Unique premise of this all takes place in a day. When Tress waves her husband off to work, she has no idea that she will go into labor and cannot locate Max. Max’s best friend, Noah, also has no idea that his wife, Anya, has been lying to him. Finally, the neighbor between the couples, Nancy, has the chance at meeting her first love again. You travel along all of these characters for a twenty-four period of life, some altering events, that breaths a sliver of hopefulness.
The story is narrated by the various characters, Tress, Max, Noah, and Nancy, from their POV, which I loved. While there is a host of characters, their stories bleed together. You feel for some of the characters, dislike others, and yell at some of them. Tress and Noah go through heartbreaking events, while Nancy and Val keeps a lightheartedness in the story. The characters were well developed, with depth, some banter, full of emotion, and just creatively done. The author’s writing style was complex, beautiful, funny, deeply emotional, and kept me engaged.
This book was a true rollercoaster, but the good kind. The cleansing kind. I laughed, I cried, I was sad, and I was happy. This is a poignant, yet hopeful story of love, loss, and just getting through life. I would recommend picking up.
January 23, 2023
One Day With You was such an emotional book, masterfully written.
Told over the course of 24 hours, 2 couples have their lives radically changed. As summed up on Goodreads "One Day with You - two fateful goodbyes, two unexpected hellos, and 24 hours that change everything." I can't say it any better than that.
There are numerous perspectives in this book and several main characters. I thought it would be confusing but the author started with a character overview section, which must have helped because I was never confused. I think she named the characters well enough too to eliminate confusion.
This is a story full of heartbreak and joy. I didn't want to put it down. I was worried about the ending, how would she wrap up this complicated love story, but she nailed it.
Told over the course of 24 hours, 2 couples have their lives radically changed. As summed up on Goodreads "One Day with You - two fateful goodbyes, two unexpected hellos, and 24 hours that change everything." I can't say it any better than that.
There are numerous perspectives in this book and several main characters. I thought it would be confusing but the author started with a character overview section, which must have helped because I was never confused. I think she named the characters well enough too to eliminate confusion.
This is a story full of heartbreak and joy. I didn't want to put it down. I was worried about the ending, how would she wrap up this complicated love story, but she nailed it.
January 28, 2023
A real tearjerker from Shari Low. So many emotions as we spend the day with Tress, Nancy and Val.
I loved Nancy and Val’s relationship- and the support and love they both provided Tress was beautiful.
The story is told over the space of just one day and it’s difficult to imagine how much actually happens in that 24 hour period, but Shari low manages to capture the highs and lows of life.
It’s difficult to review this one without spoilers so I’ll leave it by saying it’s one that will break your heart and then slowly make it whole again.
I loved Nancy and Val’s relationship- and the support and love they both provided Tress was beautiful.
The story is told over the space of just one day and it’s difficult to imagine how much actually happens in that 24 hour period, but Shari low manages to capture the highs and lows of life.
It’s difficult to review this one without spoilers so I’ll leave it by saying it’s one that will break your heart and then slowly make it whole again.
September 29, 2023
3.75. Enjoyable book about a woman who goes into labor but cannot get in touch with her husband who is supposed to be at a work conference. The only thing I didn’t like was the conversation in the head of the husband. It drove me crazy. But I absolutely loved the two women neighbors in their 60’s. Emotional and good book.
January 23, 2023
Shari Low's ONE DAY WITH YOU is a highly emotional, gripping journey of One day. 24 Hours. Two couples. Five people who will have their lives changed.
Whose heart will be broken by nightfall? It started like any other day in the picturesque village of Weirbridge. Beginning Feb 9th, 2023 @ 8-10 am.
Meet the Characters:
Four POV — We meet two couples: Tress and Max Walker and their friends Noah and Anya Clark. Their lives change forever in the span of a few hours.
"The characters jump off the page and into your heart!"
From regrets, the what ifs, and fate. Paths converge. The author delves deep into human insights. From friendship, infidelity, past loves, and forgiveness. A rollercoaster ride of emotions. You will laugh and cry. The supporting characters added a bit of laughter blended with sadness and grief.
Full of empathy and charm, the characters face real life, broken relationships, and emotions of happiness, sadness, tragedy, and betrayal —infused with love, friendship, and community. Also, becoming wiser on the other side and second chances.
I thoroughly enjoyed the characters of Nancy and Val, and how their stories connected.
A captivating beautiful, and thought-provoking novel. Well-written, with a vital takeaway. Make the most of your life. Live for today, as we do not know what tomorrow may bring.
I do not read a lot of women's fiction, and ONE DAY WITH YOU was my first book by the author, and I look forward to reading more— for fans of US authors Katherine Center, Debbie Macomber, and Elizabeth Berg.
I was honored to be a part of Boldwood Books 24 Hr. Read Along. Thank you to #BoldwoodBooks and #NetGalley for a gifted ARC. #BoldwoodBooksInflueners
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My Rating: 4 Stars
Pub Date: Jan 20, 2023
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Whose heart will be broken by nightfall? It started like any other day in the picturesque village of Weirbridge. Beginning Feb 9th, 2023 @ 8-10 am.
Meet the Characters:
~Tress: Age 42 Interior Designer. Married to Max. Pregnant with their first child.
~Max: Age 35 Finance Director at Bralatech, married to Tress.
~Noah: Age 35. Paediatrician at Glasgow Hospital. Max's best friend since childhood. He just celebrated his 11th wedding anniversary with his wife, Anya.
~Anya: Age 34 - Sales director at Bralatech. Married to Noah. She met him on the first day at Glasgow University.
~Nancy: Age 66. Widow. Lost her husband, Peter, of over 40 years, to cancer. School dinner lady, head of Neighbourhood Watch.
~Eddie: Age 66. Nancy's teenage boyfriend.
~Val: Age 66. Nancy's friend since they met at primary school. She is married to Don, the love her life. He now has dementia.
~Big Angie: Age 50. Nancy's friend and neighbor. A bus driver.
~Dr. Cheska Ayton: Age 35. Head of A&E at Glasgow Hospital. Noah's friend since medical school.
~Dr. Richard Campbell: Age 44. Head of ICU at Glasgow Hospital.
~Georgina and Colin Walker: Both 66. Max's free-spirited parents.
Four POV — We meet two couples: Tress and Max Walker and their friends Noah and Anya Clark. Their lives change forever in the span of a few hours.
"The characters jump off the page and into your heart!"
From regrets, the what ifs, and fate. Paths converge. The author delves deep into human insights. From friendship, infidelity, past loves, and forgiveness. A rollercoaster ride of emotions. You will laugh and cry. The supporting characters added a bit of laughter blended with sadness and grief.
Full of empathy and charm, the characters face real life, broken relationships, and emotions of happiness, sadness, tragedy, and betrayal —infused with love, friendship, and community. Also, becoming wiser on the other side and second chances.
I thoroughly enjoyed the characters of Nancy and Val, and how their stories connected.
A captivating beautiful, and thought-provoking novel. Well-written, with a vital takeaway. Make the most of your life. Live for today, as we do not know what tomorrow may bring.
I do not read a lot of women's fiction, and ONE DAY WITH YOU was my first book by the author, and I look forward to reading more— for fans of US authors Katherine Center, Debbie Macomber, and Elizabeth Berg.
I was honored to be a part of Boldwood Books 24 Hr. Read Along. Thank you to #BoldwoodBooks and #NetGalley for a gifted ARC. #BoldwoodBooksInflueners
Blog Review Posted @
www.JudithDCollins.com
@JudithDCollins | #JDCMustReadBooks
My Rating: 4 Stars
Pub Date: Jan 20, 2023
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January 20, 2023
Note: I received an ARC through Boldwood Books and Netgalley for an honest review.
Triggers: cheating, death by skin cancer, dementia, pregnancy difficulties, drunk driving death, menopause, death by car crash.
This was an entirely, depressing, complex and sadly true novel, for people who know someone or have experienced the tragedies, highs and lows in their life, as such the characters do in this novel.
I wish I could say I fell into either category, but I do not, at this time.
We have the story with several plotlines going on - each character is facing a huge decision, or major upturn within 24 hours of their day. Before that, all is going smoothly and as comfortably as life in small towns does.
It was exciting, relatable, perhaps heartwarming to read the story at first, but as time went on, I could only curse the characters, and the impending depression that I ended up dealing with, after having finished the book.
I did get the emotional aspect of the book, the realism as well, but the stupid decisions I did not, and some of the ignorance the characters held about the people they knew.
So as much as I would like to say that the addictive writing and wonderful characters, plus emotionally tinged plotlines got me - they only did for the first half. Rest of the half was spent debating whether I should hurl myself out of this room and into a cave to cry and be frustrated for forever, or throw the book into outer space.
Spoiler alert: none of this happened, but I did lose a lot of sleep, thanks to this sad heap of a novel. So much for the 2 hours and 20 mins I spent on this novel that I am never getting back.
Sigh...I expected a lot from this, but so far I only learnt that no one becomes happy except for one elderly couple in this book. That is it. And that life is only but one sad metaphor of existentialism.
That is all I got. Sigh.
Until the next read,
TMR
Triggers: cheating, death by skin cancer, dementia, pregnancy difficulties, drunk driving death, menopause, death by car crash.
This was an entirely, depressing, complex and sadly true novel, for people who know someone or have experienced the tragedies, highs and lows in their life, as such the characters do in this novel.
I wish I could say I fell into either category, but I do not, at this time.
We have the story with several plotlines going on - each character is facing a huge decision, or major upturn within 24 hours of their day. Before that, all is going smoothly and as comfortably as life in small towns does.
It was exciting, relatable, perhaps heartwarming to read the story at first, but as time went on, I could only curse the characters, and the impending depression that I ended up dealing with, after having finished the book.
I did get the emotional aspect of the book, the realism as well, but the stupid decisions I did not, and some of the ignorance the characters held about the people they knew.
So as much as I would like to say that the addictive writing and wonderful characters, plus emotionally tinged plotlines got me - they only did for the first half. Rest of the half was spent debating whether I should hurl myself out of this room and into a cave to cry and be frustrated for forever, or throw the book into outer space.
Spoiler alert: none of this happened, but I did lose a lot of sleep, thanks to this sad heap of a novel. So much for the 2 hours and 20 mins I spent on this novel that I am never getting back.
Sigh...I expected a lot from this, but so far I only learnt that no one becomes happy except for one elderly couple in this book. That is it. And that life is only but one sad metaphor of existentialism.
That is all I got. Sigh.
Until the next read,
TMR
January 23, 2023
Tress and Max are expecting their first baby in 3 weeks when Max heads out for a business meeting. Tress sends him off with love not knowing that she will soon be going into labor and not be able to get in contact with him.
At the same time, Max’s best friend Noah is saying good bye to his wife, Anya, who is also heading off on a business trip. When Anya accidentally leaves her laptop at home after fighting with Noah before she left, Noah decides to take a look at it and finds something’s that he never expected and decides to go track Anya down and confront her. But on the way, he comes upon an accident, and that accident turns his world upside down.
While Tress is in labor her neighbors Nancy and Val have been watching over her and taking good care of her until Noah gets back and meets her at the hospital.
The story takes place over the course of one day and is broken into two hour intervals and told from various POV and is absolutely heartbreaking and painful and there are several triggers but it is well written and does have a happy ending.
Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review.
At the same time, Max’s best friend Noah is saying good bye to his wife, Anya, who is also heading off on a business trip. When Anya accidentally leaves her laptop at home after fighting with Noah before she left, Noah decides to take a look at it and finds something’s that he never expected and decides to go track Anya down and confront her. But on the way, he comes upon an accident, and that accident turns his world upside down.
While Tress is in labor her neighbors Nancy and Val have been watching over her and taking good care of her until Noah gets back and meets her at the hospital.
The story takes place over the course of one day and is broken into two hour intervals and told from various POV and is absolutely heartbreaking and painful and there are several triggers but it is well written and does have a happy ending.
Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review.
June 10, 2023
Wtf. The writing was terrible enough (repetitive, with shallow and also repetitive vocabulary and cringe-inducing dialogues, etc) and I basically skimmed and skipped all the Nancy chapters. But I stayed for Noah. Then the ending was extremely depressing, and NO HEA! The story was very clearly going one way, but in the only way that mattered, it didn't end that way, so the title of the book makes no sense!! In the end, the majority of the characters are emotionally and/or physically scarred and alone but the author tries to convince us that they're better off that way. Uh, okay.
November 30, 2024
2.5 Decent storyline, terrible writing.
May 27, 2023
Ugh my heartttt ❤️🩹 So two reasons why I didn’t rate this 5 stars.. first, it started off slow for me and I wasn’t sure if I was going to be into it. Second, I wasn’t a fan of the Nancy chapters 😬 they just seemed to bore me and I felt the book would’ve still been great without telling so much about her story.
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