I don't wanna be dramatic, but this book was effing brilliant. Could not recommend it more! Have never read a book so fast!

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

Thoroughly enjoyed this brilliant book by Shari Low.

The story is about four characters, Kara, Zac, Alice and Ollie. Each one is facing their own problems.

Kara in one go has lost her job, fiancé and home. But is still going to Hawaii for her sisters wedding along with her best friend Ollie who is a well known star too.

Alice has left behind a life she hated and is slowly rebuilding her new life and Zac, has lost someone special, when he’s handed a letter, which could change his whole life.

We also meet up with two old friends, one of which is Val Murray, who I loved and her appearance in this book was fabulous.

I highly recommend this book.

From the moment I opened this book I knew it would be 5 stars. Shari Low just writes some of the best books that I just love. Everything from the story to the characters are just sublime

A group of four friends traveling to a wedding have been delayed at Glasgow airport because of bad weather.
The story is set in one day and we learn about the different characters lives.
A book about relationships and friendships.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book follows four characters navigating life-changing moments over 24 hours:
• Kara, who has lost her job, home, and fiancé but heads to Hawaii for her sister’s wedding with her famous best friend, Ollie.
• Zac, grieving the loss of a loved one, receives a letter that could alter his life.
• Alice, rebuilding her life after escaping a traumatic past.

Shari Low weaves their stories together, culminating at an airport where their paths intersect. Familiar characters like Val Murray make cameo appearances, adding warmth and nostalgia.

While the story is heartfelt and well-paced, the ending ties up a bit too neatly, and the portrayal of quick rebounds into relationships feels unrealistic. Still, the compelling characters and engaging narrative make it an enjoyable New Year-themed read.

I received an E-ARC with a request for my honest review.

This heart-warming read follows Kara, Ollie, Alice and Zac as they try to work through the sudden surprises and changes in their lives.

With the unexpected break up for Kara, and the loss of her job she is reluctant to attend her sister’s wedding but decides it would be good to be around family and friends at this time. Her best friend Ollie will be attending too, although he soon finds himself in a sudden break up too.

Alice is moving closer to her family, but is sad to leave her current friend Val. However, when she attends a funeral for Zac’s aunt she is hoping to catch up with an old friend, but instead tries to discover answers from the past with Zac.

Will Alice & Zac find the answers they are looking for? What is in the future for Kara & Ollie?

I have loved all this authors books, as many I have read follow the same format of being set over 24 hours, with each of the characters taking turns to show their side of what is happening in their day and all the drama that follows.

There is an added theme along with the drama of friendship and love, and the characters stories entwine in some way.

It was lovely to hear a little about characters that have been in previous books too, although this can be read as a standalone book.

Overall, a heart-warming read that follows four people as their lives change over 24 hours.

I love Shari Low books and especially her "One" series. All the action takes place over 24 hours.
Her characters are relatable, real and funny. It's like being with friends and family.
I love how she brings previous characters into each installment, it's lovely to see what's happened in their lives since we last read about their story.
A lovely, easy cosy read

This was my first time reading a Shari Low book and I really enjoyed it. The story being told over a 24 hour period from multiple perspectives meant the book flew by and I was waiting to catch up with the characters when their next chapter arrived.
While the ending was quite predictable it was still a lovely read and I look forward to reading some of Shari’s other books in the future.

The worst thing about a Shari Low book is the feeling of loss after reading the last page.
The characters, some of whom are strangers at the beginning, become friends at the end of the story and they are difficult to forget. The consolation is that they will pop up in a future book in a small role.
I have been an avid fan of Shari Low books for a few years now and in every book I have found characters similar to people I know in real life or situations which someone I know has experienced.
I think it is these connections which make these books so readable.

Despite Ms Low having published over 35 books, <i>One Day and Forever </i> is the first one that I've read and I have to say that I very much enjoyed it.

The blurb immediately drew my attention and had me speculating how four people who appeared completely unconnected, apart from being stranded at an airport together, might be more closely associated on further inspection. This already felt like a story that I would very much enjoy delving into.

At the beginning of the book there is a section titled "On This Day We Meet..." which introduces the reader to the characters with an outline of events in their lives leading up to point at which we begin the story. I found this most helpful to get an overview of all the characters at the start and referred back to it a couple of times to refresh my memory because I was reading the story as and when I could over the course of a couple of weeks.

The main characters are Kara, Ollie, Alice and Zac and this story takes us through the day of the 3rd of January 2025 in two hour timeslots from the point of view of each of these characters.

The writing drew me into the story from the very start and I became so engrossed that I could not wait to continue the individual character's thread - Kara in particular - in the next section.

I liked the format of this story and found it full of emotion, likeable and vulnerable characters, with some humour and a happy ending. Not the ending I was expecting, but much more realistic and therefore more satisfying.

I would highly recommend this novel and have added some more novels in Ms Low's "One" series to my wish list.

Shari Low's books always hit the spot. Familiar characters, lots of drama, buckets of laughter, this book hits the spot and is a very easy read.

Absolutely brilliant Shari always hits the perfect spot with drama and hilarity and brilliant characters.

The story follows Kara, Zac, Alice and Ollie who are all facing their own dilemmas as always Shari weaves the stories perfectly.

Kara has lost her job, home and fiancé in quick succession but is still flying to Hawaii for her sisters wedding with her best friend and star Ollie. Alice has escaped a horrible life and spent the last year building her life back up and Zac has just said goodbye to someone special when he’s given a letter that might change his entire world.

There’s also a wee appearance or two from old friends Val Murray is definitely my favourite Shari character and I loved her wee parts in this story, I think she’s everyone’s favourite aunty!

Definitely five stars from me smashing!

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read One Day and Forever by Shari Low, another feel good, magical read by the amazing Ms. Low.

This is the story of four individuals whose lives are about to change. Sherry Low’s One series of books are always enjoyable for me and I think it’s because of the characters she creates. I called this her One “series” but it’s not really a series. Every book can be read as a standalone they just all happen to have the word one in the title and everything happens over a certain period of time, this one takes place over 24 hours.

Like her other One books this has some familiar characters as well, I was especially pleased to see Alice and Val again. Low always writes compelling characters and those two are my favorites. This one takes place in January 2025 so it’s perfect as a New Year read.

The four different points of view read easily and flowed well together. I love how seamlessly they all ended at the airport even if it was a little bit far-fetched at the end. I was so happy the author didn’t go the way I thought she would with two of the story arcs and that bumped it up to four stars for me. It just tied up a little too perfectly in other ways.

I really like this book but I wish authors would stop throwing people into relationships so quickly after they’ve left one. It takes time to mourn a relationship and jumping into one right after the breakdown of an engagement is not a good idea. We women do not need men to live happy, full lives. If you have a great one I am happy for you but it’s because of love and commitment not because you can’t be alone.

Shari Low's story telling is magical. In only one day the life of four people traveling through Glasgow' s airport will change forever with amazing twist in the plot to bring them together? Zara, Alice, Ollie and Zac's stories and the ones around them will be touched with the magic of fate and love. Thanks to Nergalley and Boldwood for provinding an ARC copy of this book. This is my honest review

I always enjoy Shari Low's books, and "One Day and Forever" is just as delightful as its predecessors.
Over the course of 24 hours, we follow several characters, and the author does an amazing job of connecting all the dots. The storyline itself is heartwarming and charming, and I also appreciated seeing some Shari's old characters again.

Shari Low has done it again—what a delightful read! I always know when I pick up one of her books that I’m in for an engaging and heartfelt experience. There’s something so comforting about sinking into a story where the lives of her characters intertwine in such clever and unexpected ways. She has a real knack for making her world feel alive, and I absolutely adore the little nods and cameos from characters we’ve met in her previous novels. It’s like catching up with old friends while being introduced to new ones.
This book follows the familiar yet fresh structure of tracking four central characters over a 24-hour period, with some beautifully written flashbacks to give depth and context to their stories. Each character is wonderfully distinct, and their journeys are woven together in a way that feels seamless and natural. You can’t help but root for them, laugh with them, and occasionally feel a pang of sadness too.
Shari Low’s ability to expand this fictional world is incredible. Every new character feels like they belong, and you just know they’ll pop up again in future books, lingering at the edges like old acquaintances. It’s such a joy to be part of this growing tapestry of lives and connections.
If you’re a fan of her work, you won’t be disappointed. And if you’re new to her writing, this is a fantastic place to start. I’m already looking forward to seeing how these characters weave their way into future stories. Highly recommended for anyone who loves a feel-good, layered, and immensely satisfying read!

Written in true Shari Low style, this is a great story of love, family, heartbreak, secrets, and second chances.
There is a list of characters all with their own story that somehow Shari manages to interweave together into a beautiful, fun story. I thought that all the side stories would be hard to keep track of, but everything flowed smoothly from scene to scene and the ending, while completely predictable, was perfect.

I love all of Shari Low’s books and I am so thankful I found this amazing and creative author! I am fascinated by her storylines that take place in a short, but busy, twenty-four hour period. Since so much happens to our characters in one day, it sometimes seems that the day goes on forever! Ms. Low’s characters are easy to love because they are real people with kind hearts, positive attitudes, and loving spirits who always lend a helping hand.

In her latest book, “One Day and Forever” we meet Kara, her best friend Ollie, Alice, who is excited about this next chapter in her life, and Zac, whose life will change in a big way by the time the day is over. All of our new friends interact and connect with each other during our short, and busy day. Kara experiences heartbreak, but realizes that even though she is sad, she is in a better place, and Ollie must decide what path his future will take. My favorite character is Alice because I had been cheering her on since she appeared in a previous book, and now she gets her happily ever after with the help of Zac, and her other new friends. I cannot impress upon you enough as to how wonderful this book is! Ms. Low introduces us to the beautiful city of Glasgow and allows us to escape to a magical place where dreams really do come true. Kara, Ollie, Alice and Zac left the past behind and were looking forward to a future filled with love, happiness and days full of sunshine.

If Shari Low writes a book, I am going to read it. She has a knack for creating characters that I instantly care about. Her writing is also wonderful, moving, uplifting, humorous, and heartwarming. I was completely captivated by the plot of One Day and Forever which shows four characters facing challenges, revelations, and life changing events.

As the characters in this book find their lives changed in various ways in just one day, I was there for every second of it. The characters respond to each of their challenges in believable and realistic ways. As they process the things in their life, they show their connection to each other, provide support, and a caring environment in which to vent. Shari Low's books are charming, focus on relationships, family, community, real life issues, and love. I always feel good when I close the last page while anticipating reading what she writes next!

Beautifully written, moving, compelling and captivating!