Welcome to my review of One Night With You by Laura Jane Williams. I chose this book because I have read Williams’s previous novel, The Love Square, which I enjoyed and reviewed here.
Move over Harry and Sally, sit down Ross and Rachel, there’s a new will-they-won’t-they romance in town! Enter Nic and Ruby: perfect for each other, but crossed by the stars even as they meet under them for the very first time…
It’s his first night in London. And her last…
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?
Laura Jane Williams was born in 1986 in Derbyshire, England. Her 2019 debut novel Our Stop was an international hit,
Laura Jane Williams (she/her) is the author of four novels, the latest of which is ONE NIGHT WITH YOU, as well as two memoirs, one audiobook and a novella.
The rights to her international bestseller Our Stop have been sold for television, and her books have been translated into over a dozen languages and counting.
Laura loves romance, being a parent, and Mr Kipling’s French Fancies – the chocolate ones are best, but strawberry will do.
Fine out more about Laura on www.laurajaneauthor.com, or on Instagram.
Ruby and Nic meet by chance one day in London. Unfortunately, it’s Ruby’s last day in London before leaving for Manchester to complete her master’s degree and Nic’s first day in London, recovering from a bad breakup.
While this is effectively the story of a one-night stand, there is a lot else going on; it’s a case of the right person but the wrong time for them as a couple. Unfortunately, life gets in the way, and things become complicated. There are quite a few different storylines to follow, which I found a little confusing at times, though I am unsure if it’s because I was listening and missed parts making it my fault rather than the author or narrator.
This isn’t your classic romance. One Night with you focuses more on the characters’ development, determination, and ambition than on their romance. Ruby’s pledge of it being the year of herself is an interesting concept and one I like the idea of, but it didn’t quite flow as well as it could have for me, but I did admire her determination to not be swayed. Nic was a little too perfect, which put me off a bit.
The chemistry between the two characters was excellent and well portrayed. I was rooting for them to change plans and get together. The middle dipped for me a little, but then everything came together well in the end, which I loved.
This was another great book from Laura Jane Williams.
The narrators were fabulous and really helped to bring the story together. Their voices complemented the characters well.
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| Title | One Night With You |
| Author | Laura Jane Williams |
| Series | N/A |
| Format | eARC |
| Page Count | 385 Pages |
| Genre | Contemporary |
| Publisher | Avon |
| Release Date | 26th May 2022 |
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