This was a cute read with oodles and oodles of steam. So if you like it hot and you like the one bed trope, this book is for you!
Bea is a successful YA writer with a mother who is an influencer and so Bea writes under a pseudonym so no one will connect her to her mom. She goes to her Godmothers place in Greece to get to work on her next book only to find out that her Godmother has also offered the place to Gib, a Chris Hemsworth type successful man, who she met as a kid and to ensure that they get together Golly has also taken out the spare bed so they have no choice but to cohabit if they want to stay.
It was entertaining and enjoyable and Golly was so fun and OTT and I could have read in one sitting if I’d had the time. I didn’t love the third act miscommunication trope that always comes with these types of stories, but it’s resolved in a satisfying way.
If you like: one bed, she falls first, millionaires romance, beautiful scenery you’ll enjoy this one.
Thanks to One More Chapter and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review.

Bea is a shy and insecure author, writing a bestselling series under a pseudonym. When her godmother, who she is forever grateful for AND who also doubles as her literary agent, invites her to stay in Greece with her, she jumps at the chance.
Gibson "Gib" is a rigid CEO who is known for being all work and no play, and eventually decides to take a Greek vacation. Gib and Bea change each other lives during this trip.

Overall, I enjoyed the story for the most part. Getting to vicariously be in Santorini was awesome, and I want to be Golly when I grow up. Gib and Bea's storyline was interesting, but lacked tension/edge in my opinion. It felt like a rock skipping over a pond - there was some depth and conflict, but it was resolved pretty quickly and the plot felt a little rushed. Overall, still a decent read!!

I enjoyed the Dual pov. Golly was a riot, her mischievous match making skills. The start of a literal pillow wall to the couple knocking down metaphorical walls. Gib brought Bea back to life, gave her fun and someone she could depend on. Bea gave Gib the chance to finally work through his emotions. I personally did enjoy it but it also felt surface level for me and with the time frame of the book I feel it was quite slow paced.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It was spectacularly written, and I could very easily grasp Gib and Bea's struggles. Their chemistry was palpable, and this book was such a joy to read. I felt as if I was transported to Greece.

I loved how the book ended. I will definitely read more by Joss Wood. I highly recommend this book!!!

Thank you NetGalley, HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and Joss Wood for giving me an ARC of this lovely book!

This is a cute, holiday romance orchestrated by a meddling godmother. I enjoyed the dynamic between Bea and Gib. Bea was conditioned as a kid to put everyone in front of herself and she needed Gib to take some of that stress off of her. They both had a lot of emotional baggage that they had to navigate through, but they came out better by being together.

The writing style wasn't perfect and it caused me to be taken out of the story a few times, but this was an easy book to pick up and be engaged with. The romance was cute, the side characters were interesting, and the ending was satisfying.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.

As indicated by the title and cover, this is a trope-led romance. I found it reasonably effective but ultimately rather forgettable.

**One Bed**
by Joss Wood

From the very first page, I was completely entranced by this book, drawn in by its richly crafted characters and the stunning backdrop of a Greek island. It encompassed everything I cherish in a narrative: depth, charm, and heart. My favourite aspect was the godmother, whose vibrant spirit and adventurous nature brought delightful energy to the story. As Bea embarked on her journey, she blossomed into an even more fascinating character, gradually peeling back the layers of her personality and revealing her vulnerabilities.

Both Bea and Gibson Caddell, her strikingly handsome childhood friend, are shaped by complex and troubled pasts. This shared history makes it challenging for them to trust one another and open their hearts. Yet, the undeniable chemistry and electric attraction between them simmer beneath the surface, creating a tantalizing dynamic.

Bea retreats to her godmother’s cozy, sun-kissed cottage on a breathtaking Greek island, hoping it will help her escape her writer’s block. However, her serene getaway takes an unexpected turn when she learns she must share the charming, one-bedroom cottage with Gibson—a captivating figure who exudes both allure and danger.

As the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of fiery orange and deep indigo, Bea finds herself grappling with an urgent dilemma: there are two of them and only one bed…

**One Island, One Villa, One Bed**. You had me at one bed! I knew I had to read this book. The story revolves around Bea, who is tasked with organizing her grandmother Golly’s retirement and 70th birthday party in Santorini. The villa is reserved for Gib, a CEO looking to relax and disconnect from the world. Unfortunately for Bea, this is the only cottage she has ever stayed in; it happens to be occupied and has just one bed!

Watching their relationship evolve from an awkward initial encounter to a deeper understanding of each other was a delight. The characters demonstrated maturity in their relationship, and thankfully, there was no unnecessary third-act breakup that would leave readers frustrated with the main characters.

I loved Golly’s eccentric personality and her playful antics, as well as the dynamic between her and Bea. This was a fantastic low-stakes rom-com that I highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc!

This was only ok for me. I was intrigued by the tropes and it delivered in a general sense, but the book also felt rushed and chaotic and just in need of editing to create a tighter story.

An unexpected delight! One Bed threw me for a loop, largely due to not reading many third person POV romances. There's a lot to catch up with as you start the book, but I found myself enchanted by the ensemble of interesting characters surrounding Gibson and Bea. Bea's godmother Golly is fascinating and hard to pin down, but clearly looking out for Bea. I found the two main character's inner conflicts interesting, as they struggled with their feelings for each other. Bea has been through so many challenges with her parents and past relationships. Gib clearly has issues with vulnerability, and is finding his limits tested by Bea's warmth and presence during his holiday. Their tension and chemistry is very hot, with lots of romantic scenes. Unexpected, but enjoyable!

Do I dream about a villa in Santorini? Yes, absolutely. The location made the rest of the story light up for me. My only hang-up with this romance is emotionally-unavailable men are a tough sell, given how unpleasant these men are in real life. Luckily, Gib has a lot of fine qualities and is still someone to root for.

I think most romance readers will find this to be a gorgeous Greek escape.

Special thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for this ARC.

What an adorably smutty romance! It doesn't break any barriers in the romance genre, but I do love the "one bed", childhood friends trope!

Bea & Gibson were childhood friends on her godmother's villa in the Greek islands and things took a turn when Bea comes back to throw her godmother a retirement party. One thing leads to another and they are forced to spend time together and there is only one bed to stay in.

Things get steamy and they have to figure out of healing their old wounds will lead to a beautiful relationship.

Thank you so much to the author, NetGalley, and Harper Collins UK for the ARC.

Joss Wood’s "One Bed" offers readers an escape to Santorini, weaving together humor, heart, and the perennial charm of the “one bed” trope. While it doesn’t reinvent the wheel of romantic comedies, it does deliver some emotional depth and steamy chemistry.

The plot: Bea, a popular children's book author who's kinda like JK Rowling if she weren't a hateful, whiny cow, retreats to her godmother Golly’s idyllic island cottage to cure her writer's block and throw Golly a retirement party. Enter Gibson, a flirty but emotionally guarded businessman who also has a claim to the cottage. With only one bed and a lot of unresolved childhood history, the two must navigate their individual emotional baggage and a “holiday fling” that becomes increasingly complicated.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to review a temporary digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

This book follows Bea and Gib. Bea is an author writing under a pseudonym struggling to write her next book and is in desperate need of an escape. Gib is a big-time businessman who needs to get away and hopes to relive his favourite childhood vacation.

As the title already insinuates, the two are forced to share a bed in the only cottage available to them and a romance develops from there.

All this sounded right up my street but unfortunately, the writing just didn't do it for me. The story took ages to get going and I honestly felt no chemistry between Bea and Gib. There was also a lot of telling instead of showing going on. Both Bea and Gib tell us a lot about themselves and their surroundings but it just feels like an info-dump.

I felt like some of the plot points weren't sufficiently expanded upon:

1. The whole bit about Pip being based on Gib was glossed over. Nowhere did Gib clock the similarities and discuss this with Bea. The fact that Bea mentions it constantly would imply that it is an important plot point but it just never gets wrapped up properly.

2. The fact that Bea writes under a pseudonym seemed very important and I assumed this would be the main driver of the story. But it gets put on a back-burner until we almost reach the end of the book and it gets solved way too quickly.

3. What was up with the Gerry guy? The man felt so one-dimensional and had zero redeeming qualities, the same goes for Bea's mother. And Gib's mother to be honest. They didn't feel layered and seemed to function exclusively as backstory for our main characters' trauma.

Personally, I feel like the book had great promise but it was trying to do too much at once. Most of the characters feel one-dimensional, too many plotlines aren't properly explored, dialogue sometimes feels cringy and unnatural. I think a lot could've been solved by only including one POV instead of two. Right now it feels like both main characters are only half developed.

Overall, I wanted more from this book. It has potential but if I'm honest, I would have DNF'd this if I hadn't received this for review.

Thanks to Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks So much to Joss Wood and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter | One More Chapter for the eARC of this book. I enjoyed reading about Bea and Gibson. It was a slow start but got better the further you read. There is spice as well.

The eccentric side characters, the Santorini setting and description were what made the story for me. The main characters, Bea and Gib, had some great chemistry and turns out, they knew each other briefly as children. She's now a successful author who writes under a pen name and he's a successful CEO . However, both have their own issues - traumas from the past which they still haven't healed from. The story may have been quite far-fetched, but it worked.

Overall, this was a fun, lighthearted read.

I had high hopes for One Bed by Joss Wood based on its intriguing premise, but unfortunately, it didn’t quite hit the mark for me. While the story had potential, I struggled to connect with the characters, which made it difficult to fully immerse myself in their story.

My biggest issue was with Gibson. His rude demeanor and commitment-phobic tendencies made him so unlikeable. It felt inconsistent when, after resisting commitment for most of the book, he suddenly decided in the final chapter that he wanted to be in a relationship with Bea.

Bea deserved so much better. Her warmth and patience were wasted on someone who, in my opinion, didn’t demonstrate enough growth or effort to earn her love. Gibson’s lack of grovelling only amplified this sentiment, leaving the overall feeling of their story, anticlimactic and unsatisfying.

Let me start by saying I loved the cover of this book and I liked the idea of the plot and I'm always up to try a new author.

I loved the setting, I mean who wouldn't a greek island? and I liked Bea immediately and the way her character grew through out the book was very well done, and Golly, well she could have had a lot more of book and I wouldn't have minded one bit. These were all the best bits for me.
Gib, well him I didn't like so much, I didn't feel like he came across very well and as the Main male lead, he left me a bit cold.
I would recommend it just for the female characters .

One Bed starts slowly, with a focus on setting the stage and peeling back the layers of Bea and Gibson’s personalities. Their dynamic builds gradually, and the chemistry between them evolved slowly - That can be a good thing but in this case also felt a little slow to get into a relatively long romance book overall.

However, the characters’ growth and the progression of their relationship seemed relatable but just felt repetitive at times. Bea’s sharp humor and Gibson’s guarded demeanor created a nice balance of personalities though.

✅ Bea Williams, 30, author with writer’s block & Gibson Caddell, 35, works for his family business
✅ they are both in Greece on vacation
✅ for romance reasons, there’s only 1 bed
🌶️: yes

A very fun romp in Greece!

This book is sweet with a little bit of spice. But I will say I didn’t love how vulnerable the fmc was when the MMC wouldn’t give her anything in return. I know it was part of their relationship arc to work through that but their relationship felt very immature to me because of it.