“One Night With You,” the seventh installment in the Montgomery Ink Legacy series, is a heartwarming story ideal for readers who adore stories of friendship blossoming into love. With its emphasis on familial bonds, tight-knit relationships and the healing power of love, the story offers a profound and wonderful experience that promises to leave readers wanting more.
Title: One Night with You
Author(s): Carrie Ann Ryan
Series: Montgomery Ink Legacy #7
Published by Self Published on November 18, 2024
Pages: 360
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
Source: Author
Format: eArc 
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Never fall for your best friend.That’s the rule. The code.Claire Harlow always follows rules—except this one.However, when an attack leaves both of their worlds shaken, she decides to walk away from what could have been and hide within her own shadows.
Kingston Montgomery is the man who saves the day.At least that’s what he’s always told himself—until one day he was too late.Now he’s trying to find his purpose while also ignoring the heat between him and Claire.When a chance blizzard changes their plans, one night turns to two…and then there’s no going back.
Only the two must overcome what they thought their relationship should be and realize what it could become. Because if they don’t figure it out quickly, the spark that ignites them could burn them both.
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Diving into the Montgomery world was an entirely new experience for me. Picking up this book felt like embarking on an exciting adventure. Although it’s the seventh installment in the series, it stands strong on its own. “One Night With You” tells the poignant love story of Claire Harlow and Kingston Montgomery. They share a friendship, yet a harrowing incident that nearly claimed Claire’s life has caused her to withdraw from him. Her resolve to maintain this gap, despite her deep-seated feelings, intensifies Kingston’s remorse over not being there in time to prevent her ordeal. However, the dynamic between them shifted when a planned group weekend retreat turned into an intimate weekend for two, courtesy of a snowstorm.
Readers planning to read “One Night With You” should prepare for an enthralling tale filled with passion and emotion, set against the backdrop of the Montgomery family’s intriguing world.
Kingston’s selflessness endeared him to the reader, making it easy for one to adore him. He was the type of person who would give endlessly, expecting nothing in return. Claire, equally generous, complemented him perfectly, making them an ideal pair. Despite her battle with PTSD, which often led her to distance herself and push Kingston away, Claire’s love remained strong. Upon hearing of Kingston’s recovery from a bone marrow donation, she couldn’t stay away any longer.
The progression of Claire and Kingston’s relationship from friendship to romance made for a passionate and heartfelt read. It wasn’t just Claire who secretly nurtured a crush; Kingston also harbored deep feelings for her. Despite his attempts to escape them, it all came to a head on one unforgettable night. The night he finally faced the truth. Together, they had many challenges to overcome and in the end they did.
Diving into the world of the Montgomerys has been a fascinating journey. Their unique personalities and stories have captivated me. As such it left me eager to delve deeper into their world and the lives of its intriguing characters.
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About Carrie Ann Ryan
Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Wilder Brothers, Promise Me, and Elements of Five series, which have sold millions of books worldwide. She’s the winner of a RT Book of the Year and a Prism Award in her genres. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over one hundred novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.
