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Love this author! So gripping and so beautiful . Had to stay up very late to finish it - I inhaled it

I can't wait for this to come out and for y'all to lose your minds. if you had doubts about preordering, don't. you're going to want to read this one. I raced through it this weekend. Such a smart idea.

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I received a free copy of, One More Day of Us, by Shari Low, , from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Moira, Carina, and Lisa used to sing together, until Moira wanted a solo career. Over 30 years have passed and Moira is ready to retire, and plans a trip to Hong Kong. This was a good read about friendship, travel, jobs, and love.

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No words can describe how much I love reading a book by Shari Low. Genuinely like sitting down after a day on your feet and wrapping yourself in a warm blanket. This book focused on Moira and her life ‘back in the day’ and it was so fascinating to learn about Hong Kong. I wish I had friends like this bunch! Go and get this book asap and enjoy the warm fuzzy feelings while you’re reading it.

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An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

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An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

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Another absolutely brilliant book by Shari Low. The characters are all relatable, the story is funny, sad, has a hint of romance. This book is mostly set in Hong Kong and it is described so well you would think you were part of the holiday!

2 old friends meet up in Hong Kong along with the daughter of the 3rd friend of the original girl group. The holiday is organised by Moira a brilliant lady originally from Glasgow with a colourful past and a zest for life. She says things as they are and has a wicked sense of humour, her one liners had me laughing out loud!

I could not put this book down and did not want the story to end, the 3 main women in this book are exactly the type of women that I want to be my friends and go on a journey of self discovery, reliving wonderful old memories, making happy new memories and lasting friendships. I can only hope we hear more about these 3 women in future books.

Read this, you will not be disappointed.

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I have never read anything by Shari Low before and was excited to give One More Day of Us a try. I really enjoyed the book and I plan on reading more by the author. This is a story written about three friends in the past and present. I enjoyed that it went back and forth between their current lives and their younger lives. I loved the setting in Hong Kong and the characters were well developed.The ending was slightly predictable but there were some twists and turns as well. Overall I really enjoyed it and was glad to have read it.

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I just LOVE this authors books…

This time we travel between 1990 and 2025 and meet ( or re meet as some characters are known to us ) Moiira,Carina and Lisa and basically see how their reunion in Hong Kong goes,will all 3 turn up? Will they still have that bond forged within the best time of their lives,will it be everything they want

It’s funny,sad ( one part especially so ),emotive,romantic but all with the main thread being about friendship,women’s friendship and what it means to them

There are many mini stories within the main story that all, as only this author can do, come together within a time frame and all work together to get to the end result for everyone in the book

Hong Kong is described tantalisingly in every way and you could smell the food,hear the wonderful chaos and feel the humidity as well as experience the hotels and bars

Again I have to say I LOVE this authors work,it’s reassuringly reader focused and guarantees a wonderful experience every time for everyone in and out of the book

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1990 - Moira, Lisa and Carina are singers in Hong Kong, entertaining in hotels. 2025 Moira decides to go back to Hong Kong for the first time, and writes to Lisa and Carina to meet them, having not seen them in the 35 years in between. Will they respond to Moira, and will they be able to pick up the friendship that they left behind?

A story of tragedy, friendship, youth, love and found family. It is a beautifully written book, that made me laugh and cry. The characters are perfectly formed and their relationships are wonderful. Shari Low has turned into a must read author for me, and this is another fabulous book.

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Oh wow! A book I devoured and loved right the way through. Way back in the day, thirty years ago, three women met up in Hong Kong when they were working as entertainers at a hotel. Moira is now working at her stage school and has a son who is a famous actor. Carina is married to a wealthy businessman but when she finds out he has been having an affair she takes up Moira’s invitation to go to Hong Kong rather than celebrate her anniversary. When the two ladies get there, they look forward to meeting up with Lisa and catching up on the last thirty years of their lives. Occasional chapters take us back in time to glimpse of their lives. Can they rekindle the friendships or has too much changed, and the secrets they held back then remain intact?

This is a wonderful premise and as with all of Shari’s books the characters are wonderful and almost step out of the pages. The ladies are a mix of good hearted, caring and fun loving whilst now having that life experience that makes them see their old lives in a completely different light whilst still having that sense of fun. It’s of love and loss, friendship and heartache, the ups and downs of life we all go through one way and another. A treasure of a read, one fabulous book.

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4.5 stars - This book broke my heart and mended it again. It was the ultimate story of friendship, love and life. I wanted all three women to have that happy ending. Every time it seemed like life was throwing the worst possible hurdle in their way my heart broke but the way they found each other and found happiness in friendship really warmed my heart. It did take me a little while to get into it, but once I got my head wrapped around the characters and how they linked together I couldn’t put it down. Moira and Ollie were what we can only wish our relationship with our parents to be like. Moira, Carina and Lisa all showing different ways to be incredible mothers and although Lisa didn’t get to a point where she could live for herself again, it was the perfect ending to see Carina and Moira getting to find their own happiness.

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What a beautiful story! I thought this was such a unique idea for a book and found myself relating to the wonderful characters as they reflected on how their lives changed after marriage, children and pursuing their careers. At several points I could totally imagine this as a feel good film, and I'd definitely be buying tickets to watch it at the cinema!

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Without doubt this is another 5 star read for me. I absolutely adore how Shari Low gets you so engrossed in her books from the very first page. All the female characters in this story were beautiful inside and out and the connection they all had was endearing. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey I was taken on and didn’t want it to end. Congratulations Shari on another incredible novel.

Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for allowing me an advanced copy to read in exchange for my open and honest review. As always, my reviews will also be posted on Amazon, Goodreads and Waterstones and interaction on Facebook and instagram where possible.

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I have loved every one of Shari Low’s books and this was no exception! Full of joy, emotion, humour, fabulous characters, warmth, friendship, romance and with some sadness and mystery in there as well. Shari, as always, portrays female friendship in the best possible way and I couldn’t love Moira Chiles more if she was in my own family! Moira is cut from the same cloth as Val (another of Shari’s characters from different books) and she’s witty, self-deprecating and is fiercely loyal to those closest to her. This rollercoaster of a story had me laughing and crying but I loved every minute!

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3 stars - Very nice women's fiction story about some old friends who get together again after decades apart - a nice focus on female friendships. Many thanks to Net Galley & the publisher for this "read now" advance reader's copy

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This was fun! A perfect beach read for a funny summer day. I’ve never read anything by Shari Low before but this definitely tastes like more!

This book was heartwarming & funny, and I immediately fell in love with the characters. They all feel fully fleshed out, have full personalities, the banter works, and they are all likable, even-though they are all very different. The dual timeline was done very well and I loved that we got to meet a bunch of colorful characters. The Hong-Kong setting is lovely because it's different than what we're used to (it's not the usual beach front summer read). The descriptions of the city are perfect and mentioning the sun, humidity etc. actually makes you feel as if you're there. If you’re looking for something that’s a little bit different compared to the usual book, this might just be for you! I also really enjoyed that this was a story about female friendships and how your family is family, but friends can be family just as much. Absolutely heartwarming read and had me laughing out loud.

I’m not sure if I would classify this as a romance book though. I also think I found a typo on page 21, in the beginning of the book. I believe the sentence was something like 'Moira' sight, but I don't think this could have been Moira, I think it's someone else! I'm silly and didn't write down the actually page number but I believe it was 21 - and if not it was very much in the beginning! Might be worth to check it out since it happens so early in the book.

Thanks again to NetGalley and the publisher, I very much enjoyed this and will definitely check out more of Shari Lows work!

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One More Day of Us by Shari Low is an emotional, thought-provoking story about love, regrets, and the power of second chances. The characters are deeply relatable, each facing their own struggles, and Low’s writing beautifully captures the complexities of relationships and family dynamics.

I was especially moved by the heartfelt moments and the way the story unfolds, blending humor, heartache, and hope. It’s a powerful reminder to cherish the time we have with those we love.

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This was a cosy, heartwarming and fun read. This is a story about friendship and one that spans over 30 years between 3 friends who met while being entertainers in Hong Kong. Sometimes I find it annoying when a book keeps going from the past to the present but it was really well done in this book. I loved the character development and growth we get to read about throughout the book. I also loved the different exotic settings which bring this story to live. I would recommend this book.
Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book, all opinions expressed are my own.

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In a change from the usual "One Day" books from the wonderful Shari Low this novel takes place over one week and thirty five years previous.
Before starting work at the local theatre group Moira Chile's ( met previously in One day and Forever) writes to old friends Carina and Lisa, inviting them for a nostalgic holiday in Hong Kong where they met as enthusiastic singers decades earlier.
Yet again Shari treats us to a great read. It's heart warming and heart breaking but also with moments of humour. Her characters are friendly and you really could imagine sitting having a drink with them and being friends. I love how this series also keeps us in contact with previous characters.

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I love all of Shari Low’s books and I always look forward to her new releases! I was very fortunate to have received an early copy of “One More Day of Us” and immediately fell in love with the storyline, the characters, and their wonderful memories of a special time in their lives. The minute I read the letter that Moira had sent to Carina and Lisa, inviting them to meet her in Hong Kong for a reunion, I knew these three women would leave an indelible mark on my soul. Their youthful exuberance and adventurous spirits reminded me of my younger self when anything was possible and the “world was at my fingertips.”

Things didn’t turn out as planned for Moira and Carina as they greeted each other in the hotel lobby with hugs, kisses and a few tears. Instead of seeing their best friend Lisa, her beautiful daughter, Stevie had come in her place. Stevie had no idea her mom was a talented singer who became Stevie Nicks every night at a posh Hong Kong hotel, with Carina backing her up on keyboards as Christine McVie. Who was this woman who controlled her life and never allowed her to pursue her dreams?

Moira and Carina had many questions for Stevie and between the three of them, they realized that Lisa had brought them together so they could share memories of a special time in their lives that would be a part of them forever. We all need friendships such as Moira had with Carina and Lisa, and now with Stevie. She will always miss her mom but in her place she has new friends who will be there for her as they make more memories, while never forgetting the beautiful songbird who will be forever in their hearts.

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