One Night on the Island by Josie Silver, bestselling author of One Day in December, two strangers are brought together by a booking mishap in a remote cabin on an Irish island. Cleo Wilder, a dating columnist approaching her thirtieth birthday, embarks on a solo retreat to find clarity in her personal life.
Mack Sullivan, struggling with his life in Boston, comes to the same cabin to reconnect with his roots. Despite their initial differences and tensions, the enforced proximity sparks unexpected connections.
Book Summary Contents
- 1 The Main Characters in One Night on the Island A Novel by Josie Silver
- 2 One Night on the Island A Novel by Josie Silver Details & Statistics
- 3 One Night on the Island A Novel by Josie Silver Quotes
- 4 One Night on the Island A Novel by Josie Silver Table Of Contents
- 5 One Night on the Island A Novel by Josie Silver Book Summary
- 6 About the Author: Josie Silver
- 7 Attachments:
- 8 References :
The Main Characters in One Night on the Island A Novel by Josie Silver
- Cleo Wilder: A dating columnist from London, turning thirty, who seeks solace on a solo retreat.
- Mack Sullivan: A man from Boston looking to explore his Irish roots and fix his life.
- Brianne: The local property manager on Salvation Island.
- Ali: Cleo’s boss who sends her on the retreat.
- Rubes: Cleo’s close friend.
One Night on the Island Main Theme:
One Night on the Island A Novel by Josie Silver centers on finding oneself, the concept of belonging, and surprising relationships. By being nearby, Cleo and Mack’s forced interaction in the story highlights the impact of isolation and camaraderie on individuals’ development and perspective on life’s significance.
One Night on the Island A Novel by Josie Silver Details & Statistics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Dell (February 15, 2022) |
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 368 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 198482063X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1984820631 |
Statistics Of One Night on the Island A Novel by Josie Silver
- Title: One Night on the Island
- Author: Josie Silver
- First Published: February 14, 2022
- Pages: 368 (Paperback)
- Original Title: One Night on the Island
- Setting: Ireland
- Editions Available: 29 editions
Best Sellers Rank:
- Overall Rank: #388,186 in Books
- Category Rankings:
- #9,647 in Contemporary Women Fiction
- #12,901 in Romantic Comedy (Books)
- #49,616 in Contemporary Romance (Books)
Customer Reviews:
- Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars (5,353 ratings)
Genres:
- Romance
- Fiction
- Contemporary
- Audiobook
- Chick Lit
- Adult
- Contemporary Romance
One Night on the Island A Novel by Josie Silver Quotes
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I don’t regret a single second of us, but right now it feels as if, in mending him, I’ve broken a part of myself.
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Something has drawn us together for this perfect moonlit moment on these worn wooden steps, to this tender kiss that feels like it’s been here all along, waiting patiently for us to find it. …I close my eyes and lean into the feeling…
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It’s okay to be reckless with your internal organs in your twenties, but I’m thirty now and need more careful curation
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A little bit might be better than a lot because this way we get to walk away remembering only the best of each other.
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And for a little while, he made me feel as if I’d swallowed stars.
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Life is the stuff that happens in the cracks between your plans and expectations.
One Night on the Island A Novel by Josie Silver Table Of Contents
- Cleo
- Cleo
- Mack
- Cleo
- Cleo
- Mack
- Cleo
- Mack
- Cleo
- Cleo
- Mack
- Cleo
- Mack
- Cleo
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- Cleo
- Mack
- Cleo
- Mack
- Cleo
- Mack
- Cleo
- Cleo
- Mack
- Cleo
- Mack
- Cleo
- Mack
- Cleo
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- Mack
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- Cleo
- Cleo
- Mack
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- Cleo
- Mack
- Eighteen months later
- Acknowledgments
One Night on the Island A Novel by Josie Silver Book Summary
One Night on the Island by Josie Silver follows the intertwined lives of Cleo Wilder, a nearly-thirty dating columnist from London, and Mack Sullivan, an American photographer in his forties. Both find themselves on Salvation Island for very different reasons.
Cleo is sent to the island by her boss, Ali, to “marry herself” as part of a publicity stunt for the magazine she works for. Ali views it as a “social experiment” that will resonate with readers facing similar life transitions. Cleo hopes the retreat will provide the solitude she needs to finish her novel and gain inner clarity.
Meanwhile, Mack travels to Salvation Island to reconnect with his family roots and escape his struggling marriage. He intends to spend several months on the island, capturing its essence through photography.
The two meet when they both arrive at Otter Lodge, having mistakenly booked it for the same period. Due to a miscommunication with the property manager, Brianne, Cleo, and Mack are forced to share the lodge. Initially, they established strict rules to avoid interacting and arguing over their shared space.
Over time, however, they begin to open up to each other, sharing personal stories and vulnerabilities. During a moonlit conversation on the porch, Cleo and Mack share a passionate kiss, leaving them both confused about their feelings.
Despite her developing emotions, Cleo wrestles with the reality of Mack’s marital status and her commitment to self-discovery. She suggests a brief “no-strings-attached” holiday romance for their remaining time together, with no guilt or expectations. Mack hesitates but ultimately agrees.
The pair spends the next few days exploring the island, sharing intimate moments, and building a deep connection. Cleo celebrates her thirtieth birthday with a self-commitment ceremony on the beach, marking her personal growth and acceptance. As their time together draws to a close, the reality of their impending separation weighs heavily on both of them.
Mack receives devastating news from his wife, Susie—she has moved on and wants a divorce. Cleo supports him through his heartbreak, helping him come to terms with the end of his marriage. Mack returns to Boston to navigate his new life as a single man and co-parent, while immersing himself in his photography, using images from the island, including some of Cleo, to process his emotions.
Inspired by her time on the island, Cleo finishes her novel, which becomes a success, attracting multiple offers from publishers. She decides to stay on Salvation Island, embracing her new life as a writer and forming close bonds with the island’s community, including Delta, who gives birth to a son during a gathering at the local pub.
Eighteen months later, Cleo is a successful novelist with her debut book, Dearly Beloved Me, while Mack’s photography career flourishes. Despite the time and distance, neither has forgotten their connection. Mack attends an exhibition of his work in Boston but can’t shake his lingering feelings for Cleo.
On New Year’s Eve, both reflect on their time together and exchange heartfelt text messages, expressing their longing and the impact they’ve had on each other’s lives.
Months later, Mack surprises Cleo by returning to Salvation Island, bringing her a photo album filled with his work. The novel ends with the implication that their connection remains strong, suggesting that despite the passage of time and distance, their bond endures.
About the Author: Josie Silver
Josie Silver is a bestselling author known for her heartwarming and engaging romantic novels.
Her work has been translated into over thirty languages, and she is particularly known for One Day in December and The Two Lives of Lydia Bird. Her books often blend romance with deeper themes of self-discovery and healing. Josie lives in the Midlands with her family and pets, where she continues to craft stories that resonate with readers around the world​
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