In Shari Low’s latest book, One Day In Summer, three lives change forever in the space of just 24 hours.
After two decades of looking after others, this is the day Agnetha McMaster is reclaiming her life. It’s her turn, her time but will she have the courage to start again?
Ten years ago, Mitchell McMaster divorced Agnetha and married her best friend, Celeste. Now he suspects his second wife is having an affair. This is the day he’ll discover if karma has come back to bite him.
Thanks to a DNA test, this is the day that Hope McTeer will finally meet her biological father. But will the reunion bring Hope the answers she’s looking for?
What I thought of the eBook
Set in Glasgow and Las Vegas, One Day In Summer is a riveting read. The drama is ramped up by focusing on the lives of three characters over the course of just 24 hours. And when you add to this the lifechanging events that unfold, this eBook is a thrilling ride.
I especially warmed to the central character, Agnetha, who has certainly been through the mill in her life. But despite this, the author is careful not to make her seem downtrodden. Far from it, because Agnetha comes across as a spirited, smart, caring woman, who I for one would like to have in my life.
The other characters are also strong, and I kept turning the pages eager to find out what would happen to them next.
Without giving anything away, I was pleased to find a few twists along the way, which made the story deliciously unpredictable.
Shari skilfully drips in what happened in the characters’ earlier lives, teasing the reader rather than giving everything away at once.
Plus, before the story opens, she has written a message to explain that the day the book is set, 30 May 2020, is far different to the real-world 30 May. Shari’s tale (thankfully) makes no reference to the coronavirus pandemic, lockdown or social distancing. And that’s another reason why I enjoyed this book immensely – it took me away from the endless Covid-19 news coverage.
So, if you’re looking for a read that keeps you gripped and takes you away from the real-world drama, get yourself a copy of One Day In Summer.
How much is the book and where can you buy it?
One Day In Summer is £8.99 for the paperback and £4.99 for the eBook. To buy, click here.
About the book
Title: One Day In Summer
Publisher: Boldwood
Paperback ISBN: 9781838891701
eBook ISBN: 9781838891725
About the author
Shari Low is the No.1 bestselling author of more than 20 novels, including A Life Without You, The Story Of Our Life, One Day In Winter, This Is Me, and My One Month Marriage. And because she likes to over-share toe-curling moments and hapless disasters, she is also the shameless mother behind a collection of parenthood memories called Because Mummy Said So. Shari and her husband live near Glasgow with a labradoodle and two teenagers.
Review by: Colette Warbrook
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*We were given a copy of the eBook in return for a feature. All opinions are our own.
24 comments
Interesting, I’ve recently bought myself a kindle so I’ll be putting this book on my list to read. I do love a book that is gripping, so I shall definitely give this go – thanks for the recommendation!
You are welcome, so glad you are adding this to your list
My wife is abig reader, and this year she has powered through many books on her Kindle,partly because shes been in lockdown, this one is one that i will recommend to her, great review
Lovely and very kind of you Liam. Thank you
Sounds like an interesting book. I love characters that have a bit of spirit and grit about them
Agree, something different and allows some excitement into the read
I didn’t realise Shari Low was such a prolific author. One Day In Summer sounds a great read – particularly since the setting is Glasgow and Las Vegas. I wouldn’t necessarily have put those two places together!
No you would not, her writing is wonderful and worth getting her book if you still have not read it
This sounds like a good book to read, definitely has my interest will be adding this to my download list as recently started downloading books to read x
How wonderful Samantha! Do hope you enjoy the book
This sounds really interesting if it’s written over just a 24 hour period as you must get to read a lot about what happens in that time rather than trying to cover a longer period of time x
Absolutely, good eBook to add to your list
I have read some of Shari Low’s work before and really enjoyed it so might just have to give it a read. Perfect for reading in the garden.
Absolutely! With a gin and tonic and a nice big hat as well
Ooh, an author I haven’t come across before. It sounds like a really nice, easy, summer read. I’ll add it to my list.
Yes do, it is worth reading her book, the eBook is so reasonably priced as well
Not a writer I have heard of before, but always up for a new read. E-books are a great way to read…loving all your book posts by the way x
Thank you so much, we are on a book roll this week, all the sunshine and lazing around time I guess x
This sounds like a good book for a summer read! I’m always after book recommendations, thank you for this.
You are welcome, worth downloading it
So nice to find a book that totally distracts you from whats going on in real life! Sounds fab!
Thank you, so important to escape from reality sometimes
I am thinking of buying myself a kindle as although I love books I just have nowhere to store them all.
Agree, with the lockdown and the number of books I have read, so glad I have a kindle. I do want to get back to paperbacks eventually