I enjoyed this book very much, and it held my attention from the very first page to the last.

It is a wonderful story of friendship, family with some love and romance thrown into the mix. The book is full of emotion and (no spoilers here) left me with a warm and fuzzy feeling at the end.

Although there are some overlap of characters from some of the author's other books, this is intended to be a standalone novel and works extremely well as one. The entire book takes place over the course of a day and as such gives the story real immediacy.

This is fabulous story telling and I highly recommend this book.

Shari Low always produces unputdownable books! As the title suggests, this book is set over one day and let me tell you, a lot can happen in 24 hours! As in some of her other books, Shari writes in characters from other novels, which I really like. I will never pass a Shari novel and suggest them to friends and family.

One Day and Forever by Shari Low was another brilliant book from start to finish and I just love the way Shari writes.
I have loved all her books she has written and this one was no different One Day and Forever is beautifully written with a lot great of twists, turns that will have you turning your pages over to see what happens next.
I loved all the characters with tantalising story lines. This is a book is of love, friendship and support for each other.
I did not want this book to end.

I highly recommend this book I ❤️ it. Great holiday read.

Big Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for my ARC.

Shari Low is an author whose books I will pick up immediately. She is a skilful stoyteller who can weave magic into words. Whatever genre she writes, it doesn't matter. 2 pages into the book I am reading at the time, and I am in the palm of her hand.

One Day and Forever introduces new character while bringing old characters back for me to invest in all over again. The way Shari Low tells a story ensures I make new friends whenever I read one of her books. That's how it feels anyway. The tiniest details ensure I always take every character to my heart in one way or another. That's the charm for me with this authors books. I never want to leave whichever world Shari Low has written about at that moment.

The fact that she writes about what seems like normal lives has me engaged so easily. I want to read and take my time to savour it. Alas, it never happens. I'm that immersed. I read it so quickly! Too quickly. This is one of those books, I read it over a day, then regretted finishing it so fast. The worst part is waiting for the next one to be published.

If you love bingeable fiction with characters you don't want to leave and a plot that is all the more believable, pick up this book. You will not regret it!
Thanks to Rachel's Random Resources,Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the gifted ebook to write my honest review .

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Review for 'One Day And Forever' by Shari Low.

This book has absolutely incredible and evocative descriptions that set you straight in the scenes. The cover, title and synopsis suit the storyline perfectly.

Wow!! Another absolutely gorgeous read by the very talented Shari Low!! This book is extremely well written with vivid descriptions setting the picture perfectly in the readers mind. The title, description and cover works perfectly with the storyline. It is one of those books that is very easy to read and perfect for any reading situations whether you are laying on a beach or curled up in front of a fire. It really does not matter where or when you are reading this as Shari will transport you into the lives of Kara McIntyre, Ollie Chiles, Alice Brookes and Zac Corlan at the turn of a page. This book is a standalone story but if you have ever read any of Shari's other books such as 'One Long Weekend' 'One Day With You', 'One Day After You' 'One Last Day Of Summer' you will recognise some of the characters in this one such as Alice Brookes and Val Murray, Tress and Bernadette. Regardless of whether you have previously read any of Shari's books or not she has very thoughtfully included a list of the main characters that we meet in this book as well as a small description of what they do, who they are and how they know or are related to others. It is an absolutely ideal read for anyone who is looking for a beautiful read that will have you hooked from beginning to end. I absolutely LOVED the realism of this storyline which made it so easy to picture everything that was going on which had been helped by Shari's fantastic evocative writing skills. I cannot wait to get hooked into more of Shari's books so I hope she is busy writing her next one!! In this beautiful storyline we follow our four main protagonists who are Kara McIntyre who has quit her job, called her wedding off and moved out of the flat she was living with her fiancé Josh, Ollie who is Kara's best friend, born in Glasgow but now living in LA after becoming famous in acting and is also married to another famous actress Sienna Montgomery, Alice who has finally escaped 30 years of living with an awful and abusive husband called Larry McLenn and is now living with her friend Val Murray and Zac Corlan who has just lost his Aunt only a year after losing his Mum. Shari does a beautiful job of not only weaving the storylines of these multiple protagonists together but also uses multiple timelines to show us how certain events happened. How do these amazing characters connect and meet? Will Kara be able to get another job, home and happiness? What does Ollie discover via social media? What does Zac discover to potentially change his whole life? Can Alice move on from her abusive past? Grab your copy of this gorgeous book today to find out for yourselves and I can promise that you will not regret it!! If you have never read any of Shari's books before you may even discover a new favourite author!! With a multi layered storyline ram packed with amazing and memorable characters, drama, brilliant locations, friendship, heartache, a wedding, romance, second chances and so much more what on Earth are you waiting for?? There is so much going on I was absolutely hooked from the very first page to the last. I absolutely devoured it in one sitting of several hours! It is a rollercoaster ride of emotions that will have you laughing one page and angry the next so it is definitely a book to read when you have a free day!! I absolutely loved the unique storyline exploring not just one or even two but four characters lives and how each of their lives are intertwined. It really is a gorgeous, heart-warming, gripping, moving, captivating, thought provoking, compelling and just absolutely stunning book filled with family, love, drama, sadness, relationships, heartache, new beginnings, dreams, hope and many more emotions. Shari has used an extremely wide range of characters with different ages, relationships, lifestyles and careers and brings them all together in an absolutely wonderful storyline. Not only are there are a wide range of characters but each and every one of them has their own unique personalities, from quirky to sarcastic, volatile to loyal, suave to straight talking. They all have their individual strengths, flaws and weaknesses and each and every single one of them come to life in front of your eyes as you turn the pages of this book thanks to Shari's stunning emotive and evocative writing skills. Along with the very helpful list of characters Shari also splits the storyline into different sections for each part of the day along with different chapters for each of our main protagonists which is another great way to avoid any confusion. This is definitely one of those books that will turn a frown upside down and make life seem a lot brighter. I absolutely LOVE the fact that we are told the story from so many perspectives as it means that we get to see a much bigger picture and learn more about how the different characters are feeling and acting about certain events and situations. Well, I think I have talked about this gorgeous book long enough so I will stop now rather than run the risk of giving too much of the storyline away and will let you discover what happens when you pick up your copy as I don't want to spoil anything for any future readers. However, I can promise you it will be a fun rollercoaster ride of drama, laughter and absolutely everything you could want in an absolutely unforgettable, laugh until you have tears streaming down your face, page turner!!!! Shari's evocative writing skills drew me deep into the book bringing the atmosphere and characters to life all around me. It is one of those books that I could not put down. I ended up walking around the house looking at my kindle reading away and absolutely devoured it in one sitting. I did not expect the twists and turns or the ending which is a HUGE bonus so congratulations Shari. I have started finding that many romance books have storylines that are too predictable and I am finding that I am guessing what is going to happen in most of them but I did not manage with this one so I am definitely looking forward to seeing if you can do the same in each of your pat and future books!!

Pick up this book, clear your schedules and get lost in this absolutely gorgeous page turner! I promise that you will NOT regret it!!!

Congratulations Shari on yet another absolutely stunning read that I just could not put down!!! I am looking forward to reading more of your previous and future books. I would absolutely love to see this book turned into a movie!!! This is the exact reason you are on favourite author list and here's to your next success 🥂

Overall an unputdownable, uplifting, heart-warming, poignant and just absolutely stunning book filled with family, tears, drama, romance, fun, laughter, friendship and so much more!!

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One Day and Forever follows 4 different people on the same day. There are a few flashbacks for context but not many. It is a sweet story about these 4 people's lives. This is technically a series but the characters do not continue from one story to the next so it is a total standalone.

This is the second book I read by this author and just like the first book I felt there were too many characters at times. Some of the people we did not need to hear about and I found them distracting. There is a chart at the start of the book that you can refer to if you are struggling to keep the characters straight.

The story is somewhat predictable but I still found it sweet and uplifting. Though I did find some aspects of the ending a little too neat. Some of the characters maybe didn't even need to be discussed in the epilogue.

Overall, I'm glad I read this and I look forward to other books written by this author.

Four people are embarking on journeys. Kara is headed to Hawaii for her destination wedding. Best friend, Ollie, is a popular TV star headed out to support Kara, when his wife is caught in a compromising position setting off the tabloids. Alice is flying out to start her new life after a horrendous marriage. Zac is flying home after having to say goodbye to a much loved Aunt. Their lives unexpectedly come together.

This is part of a series, but can be read as a stand-alone. Quick light read. Characters are likable, some situations are far fetched but make for a fun story. Well written, story comes together in the end. This book would be a nice diversion between more serious books or for someone who prefers lighter reads.

Thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for an ARC of this book. This is my honest opinion.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from Shari Low. It was beautifully written with a lot of twists, turns and surprises. Great characters with tantalising story lines. A story of love, friendship and support. Once I started I couldn't put it down. A truly wonderful read.

One Day and Forever follows the format of many of Shari Low's previous novels that works really well allowing you to pick up and put down when time allows, or like me devour the book in one sitting. A 24 hour period is broken up into 2 hour segments telling the story of 3 characters who are all unknowingly linked. A great selection of characters, including some from previous stories, that explore situations that every one of us can identify, both humourous and sad. I've loved all Shari's books but especially enjoyed this one. I look forward to the next one.

Kara McIntyre thought her life was on track after eight years with her boyfriend-turned-fiancé. But when a disastrous Hogmanay event upended everything, she found herself with no job, no fiancé, no home, and no wedding plans. Meanwhile, her lifelong best friend, Ollie Chiles, faced his own crisis when his wife, actress Sienna Montgomery, was caught in a viral video with a co-star. Ollie had to decide whether to join Kara in Hawaii or head to LA to confront Sienna.

Alice found the strength to leave her abusive husband and now after six months of healing is excited to move to London and start fresh with her son and his girlfriend. But an encounter with Zac Conlan, the son of Alice’s former best friend, stirred up long-buried questions and uncertainties from her past.

As the lives of Kara, Ollie, Alice, and Zac intersect in unexpected ways, their journeys of self-discovery and healing take center stage. This story is filled with amazing characters that each bring something unique to the story. I enjoyed it so much! I don’t know why I hadn’t read anything from Shari Low before now.

• Dec 30, 2024
While every one of the books in this "One" series can be read as a standalone, it is definitely enjoyable to have read them all as characters from the other books appear in each of the stories. This was no exception. There are some new characters of course m but there's also some friendly faces like Alice and Val. and mentions of Morag The four different POVS from the various times of the day really help to give you a complete overview from every angle and the changing of lives that can happen in an instant is evident from every one of those POVs. Shari has a knack for creating characters with depth and humor who face their challenges in realistic ways while still all being connected to each other
This was well written, moving and entertaining I cant wait for the next one ‹

Another enchanting read from Low.
One day divided amongst different time slots and a few different characters.
I followed Kara’s and Zac’s parts the closest.
I liked their synergy and how each looked for each other in airports all the time.
Low always provided a good story.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book!

Kara, Ollie, Alice and Zac - four people, one day, so many connections :)

Kara finds herself unemployed, homeless and without a fiance all of a sudden and it is all a bit much. Luckily for her, Ollie has been a life-long friend and has her back. But he has his own issues to deal with and when his wife is found in a compromising situation, what does he do?

Alice has finally left her abusive marriage and for the first time in years has to negotiate her life on her own. She attends a funeral of the sister of an old friend and whilst there, she runs into Zac. There is a secret regarding Zac's mum and he really needs to know what happened to the friendship between the two women and why it ended.

I love the way the stories of these four people are woven together. They connect in unexpected ways at times and that is the beauty of the story, for me. All very likeable characters and I was cheering them all on.

5 stars from me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books.

I loved the premise of this book - the way a single day can change your life. In this story we get to see how four people’s lives are upended and what the aftermath is for all of them. This story, like all of Shari’s books is character driven and kind of feels like a warm hug. I definitely recommend.

These books of Shari Low’s which take place over the course of 24 hours are my favourite of hers. I absolutely loved this one. We meet a new set of characters but there are references to some we have met previously. I always enjoy it when the previous characters pop up again.

Every action of the main characters is shown at different stages of the day. As always I’m wiling these characters to make the best decisions and I know that I always say it but these books always affect me. I find myself crying one minute then laughing the next. I also felt a very strong dislike for one of the characters too.

If you are new to the author I highly recommend her books. This one is a perfect one to start with. I’m already eagerly awaiting her next book.

Thank you to Rachel’s Random Resources for having me on the tour and to the publisher for my gifted ebook.

Kara, until she quit, was a costume designer at a TV studio, she was going to marry her fiancé Josh. Everything was according to plan, now she had to move out of the apartment they shared. New year is starting on the wrong foot.
Ollie, Kara’s best friend, has a family conflict so he needs to get his priorities straight.
Each character has a unique story and we discover their fate in the course of one day.
I love the story, always a warm tale with relatable characters.

I enjoyed this story, which can best be summed up as having heartwarming serendipity and memorable characters. Kara's life has imploded. She's lost her man, her home, and her job, but as their wedding was going to be a joint celebration with her sister, she still had to travel to Hawaii. The story plays out over different timelines following the fortunes of the characters, some of which are familiar to regular readers of this author. I like the fatalistic elements that define this story and the complex and engaging characters that make this a wonderful escapist and uplifting read.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

I always love Shari's books, her writing style, and her characters! They are the perfect combination of humor, emotion, a little suspense, & a little romance. There is always one character we love to hate, and a whole bunch that we just love! I really enjoy that some characters seem to reappear in other stories even though they can be read as standalones. The story is brilliantly written and woven together, oh so heartwarming, and my favorite so far of all of the Shari Low "❤️ne" books!

One Day and Forever is another charming read from Shari Low. I love how she cleverly entwines the stories of each of characters, meaning I was fully invested in each of their lives from the very beginning.
Every couple of hours of the day showing their lives, their loves, their losses and hopes all shown through the little glimpses of these stories.
Every relationship is shown through the glimpses of the day, and the impact of actions and words amplified in the timescales written.
Shari always has such great settings for her stories too - the use of the airport, the immediacy of travel pushing people together and also apart is cleverly used through the timeline.
A thoroughly entertaining read from Shari and definitely one to enjoy

One Day and Forever by Shari Low felt like a warm hug from start to finish. The story take place over a single day, and I really enjoyed seeing each character"s perspective as their lives cross paths in such a lovely way. Her writing is wonderful and heartwarming. The book creates a warm atmosphere with a focus of on friendship, family and love. If you're looking for a cozy, feel-good book, I highly recommend this one! Rating: 4.5