Shari Low creates the most wonderful characters! I loved how this one was set over three generations, The secrets that came out kept me hooked and needing to know more! Not a super festive book but it has enough Christmas sparkle to give you all the feels! I laughed and cried and was surprised at some of the confessions but I loved every minute of it!

Absolutely fabulous as always.!

Eve, Helena and. Cathy are all telling their story on Christmas Eve but there’s a twist. Eve is in present day 2023 her mum Helena is telling her story from 1998 and her mum Cathy from 1968.

As always Shari has mischievous grannies, a middle aged crisis and of course someone having their biggest revelation. Cathy is funny and warm, Helena is warming and Eve is hilarious. I love that Val Murray got a wee cameo too!

Always well written and Shari will have you reading to the wee hours , I’d pair this with a hot chocolate and cosy blanket for the perfect winter escape.

I have loved all the previous "One" stories by Shari Low so was pleased to gave been gifted this latest copy by Netgalley and Boldwood Books, I'm under no obligation to leave my review
Shari writes novels that you can relate to, her characters are realistic, with the normal everyday issues that we all have. The "One" series all take place over one day and are lighthearted and heartwarming.
This novel takes place over 24 hours on Christmas Eve and centres on 3 generations of the McLean family.
In 1968 Cathy is preparing for the birth of her first child but meets a face from the past
1993 and workaholic Helena is celebrating her birthday eve and looking forward to an evening with her parents and boyfriend Bruce
2023 and Eve has discovered devastating news from a DNA test.
The actions of the past have consequences in the future and this comes back to a women over the space of the day.
I loved the relationship between Eve and her Gran Cathy, Cathy has some real funny one liners.
A great read at any time, not just for Christmas

SO Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to rradOne Christmas Eve by Shari Low. 100 Beezillion gold stars for this wonderful, magical Christmas story. I loved it to the moon and back.

I have read Shari Low before and loved them and One Christmas Eve was no exception. I loved the concept behind this book of three women over three decades - the way the story is told will hook you right from the start and you won't want to stop reading until you reach the end - but then you will only want to read more!

I loved this story, loved the characters and can't wait to read it all over again.

Oh Shari, you've done it again, another wonderful story set on three different Christmas Eve's absolutely jammed pack full of love, emotion, friends and family, I look forward to your next story with excitement

Outstanding book from the incredibly talented author Shari Low. As with all of this author’s previous books this story takes the reader by the hand and introduces them to the story and lives of three generations of a family, documenting their lives on each Christmas Eve and telling their stories.

The three women are gran, mum and daughter, all of whom are completely different and their tales of love, loss and betrayal unfold across the years.

A beautiful story and so well told you will be hooked. The characters are developed and you will feel their joy and sadnesses by the end. I would love to see a sequel to this to see how their stories have evolved.

Highly recommend read.

Many thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Three generations, three love stories, and it's a real tearjerker. The author, Shari Low, has a great writing style that had me laughing one minute and crying the next. The story is about three women from different generations named Cathy, Helena, and Eve and their experiences with love. Even though they all have unique stories, love is something they all share. Whether they're searching for love or have lost it, their stories are relatable and touching. I easily connected with all three women, and the lessons about love woven into the story are truly beautiful. If you're looking for a light read with a powerful message about love, this book is for you.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for letting me read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

A unique format of living through one day in 3 very different decades. Mother, daughter and granddaughter. Each living in the decade where they made choices that rippled down to the next generation. Love found love lost heartbreak and joy all linked in unimaginable ways.
A master storyteller that has never disappointed me. Love books by Shari.
Enjoy this book I definitely did.

I love Shari Low’s books and while I wouldn’t say this was one of her best, there was still a storyline to it and relatable characters that you wanted a happy ending for!

In the enchanting pages of this book, the magic of Christmas comes alive in a way that's both nostalgic and utterly captivating. [Author's Name] has masterfully captured the spirit of the season, delivering a heartwarming tale that warms the soul and brings a cheerful twinkle to even the coldest winter nights.

From the very first page, I was transported to a world adorned with twinkling lights, snow-covered landscapes, and the joyous laughter of the holiday season. The characters felt like old friends, each carrying their hopes, dreams, and a hint of holiday wonder. Their journeys through love, friendship, and personal growth were beautifully intertwined with the festive backdrop, making for a story that's as comforting as a cup of hot cocoa by the fireplace.

This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and I would read more of their work. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

I just loved this book.

First loves, last loves, cheating, one night stands, heartbreak, family, and and friendship dominate this feel good story about finding love after all. After being devastated by finding out her dad is not her biological dad Eve is on a quest to find out her mom’s secrets. One day with three generations taking turns telling their stories add up to one terrific book.

Shari Low is a name that keeps on appearing and popping up several times a year. Each time she comes back with something equal magical and there is no different in One Christmas Eve. In a twist to her normal book it tells the tale of Cathy, her daughter Helena and Eve and the events that happened over one Christmas night years, decades apart.

Snuggle up because this is the perfect Christmas Eve book to read when you want or need to shut the world out.

I bloomin loved this book, thanks so much for the advanced copy. Don’t wait until Christmas to read it- read it now!
I was so drawn into the main characters, Cathy, Helena and Eve and desperately wanted to read more about their individual stories. There was laughter and tears. It’s a huge recommendation from me- 5 stars

Eve is planning to celebrate her mother's birthday on Christmas Eve, when she gets a DNA test result showing that her father is not her real father.
The story then unfolds with three storylines from three generations, told from Christmas Eve.
This is a really good book. I rarely cry over books but this one brought a few tears to my eyes.

OMG I definitely needed my tissues, just loved this book.
It is set two days over Christmas over three decades with three generations of family with plenty of secrets and how changes made in the past can be corrected in the present.
Eve is about to celebrate her mothers birthday on Christmas eve when she gets her DNA results saying her father is not her father, should she ask her grandmother who she has a special bond with if she has an answer?

Just loved the story , the characters and the way the plot turned out, just couldn`t put it down, would definitively recommend.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC
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This author writes about real people and real feelings and all her books are filled with emotion and tenderness.

This was so so much more than just a Christmas book. It was written over a timeline of Christmases past and present. Cleverly intertwined.

This was a heartfelt emotional read with a twist in the story.

This one grabbed my attention from the first page and wouldn’t let go!

It may be my favourite Christmas book of 2023.

If you’ve read and enjoyed any of her “One ..” novels, you’ll want to pick this one up.

I’ve come to love Shari Low’s writing because she focuses on things we can all relate to, like female friendships, love, commitment, family, making choices, and/or dealing with consequences AND she’s got an uncanny ability to tap into readers’ emotions like I’ve never seen before!

In short, this one is about three generations of women whose lives were forever changed one Christmas Eve.

Things I loved:
✔️action takes place over one day - Christmas Eve - in two-hour chunks
✔️three threads; three storylines set in three decades
✔️one family - three generations
✔️not overly ‘Christmassy’; just enough holiday magic
✔️equally absorbing timelines
✔️unexpected twists
✔️great pacing
✔️second chances
✔️exploration of how decisions made in the past impact each daughter in succession
✔️exploration of how maturity/age/time/necessity intermingle when making a decision
✔️captivating and bittersweet
✔️the characters!

Stuffed with plenty of secrets balanced well by emotional highs and lows, this is one book you’ll want to put on your Christmas reading list!

I was gifted this copy by Boldwood Books and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

Three woman. Three decades. Three Christmas Eves that change their lives.

Shari Low does it again with a Christmas tale spanning several generations. Her writing kept me invested in all three stories that somehow all connect with each other. I liked it a lot!

This was a lovely read.. One for winter on the sofa. Three generations of woman and their decisions made on Christmas Eve decades a part. I loved it. Lots of twists you did not see coming . Some you wondered. A great read.