One Night on the Island
One Night on the Island book review.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of One Day in December . . . When a double-booking at a remote one-room cabin accidentally throws two solace seekers together, it feels like a cruel twist of fate. But what if it’s fate of a different kind?
Synopsis
Spending her thirtieth birthday alone is the last thing that dating columnist Cleo wanted, but she is going on a self-coupling sabbatical–at the insistence of her boss–in the name of re-energizing herself and adding a new perspective to her column. The remote Irish island she’s booked is a far cry from London, but at least it’s a chance to hunker down in a luxury cabin and indulge in some quiet, solitary self-care while she figures out her next steps in her love life and her career.
Mack is also looking forward to some time to himself. With his life in Boston deteriorating in ways he can’t bring himself to acknowledge, his soul searching has brought him to the same Irish island in search of his roots and some clarity. Unfortunately, a mix-up with the bookings means both solitude seekers have reserved the same one-bedroom hideaway on exactly the same dates.
Instantly at odds with each other, Cleo and Mack don’t know how they’re going to manage until the next weekly ferry arrives. But as the days go by, they no longer seem to mind each other’s company quite as much as they thought they would…
Review
I absolutely loved this book, I could not put it down. The author created main characters that are genuine, flawed, resilient, determined but lost. They were strong enough to pick up their broken pieces and try and start a new chapter in their life. This is not a traditional, foreseeable romcom with full of cliches. The emotions are raw and so real. The complex characterization of Mack and Cleo helps you to empathize with their predicaments, reasonings, hesitations so easily.
When they first found out they were going to have to stay together, neither one of them was happy. They had both planned on being alone. They didn’t intend to be alone together. With the storm on the rise, the boat was going to be delayed so they were stuck together. They were both battling their own demons. Mack is separated from his wife and missing his two boys. He didn’t believe his wife loved him anymore but he was having a hard time letting her go. Cleo was turning 30. She was not in a relationship and had no children. She needed some time to do some soul searching.
I fell completely in love with Salvation Island as I read this book. The atmosphere was so beautifully written I desperately wanted to hop on the nearest plane and get to that cabin! I love a romance that burns slower and takes time rather than being instant. I found myself smiling and even ended up crying at one point while reading this.
Excellent book highly recommended! Let me know what you think of One Night on the Island !
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