The Night

Love in O'Leary, Book 5

De: May Archer

Narrado por: Michael Pauley

One night, in Vegas, I gave him my heart. One day later, he broke it.

Look, I’ve never claimed to be a nice guy. I don’t do pretty words, I don’t give polite smiles, and I refuse to be sucked into the sappy bucket of sentimentality that is Christmas in small-town O’Leary. Smiling neighbors, overly decorated trees, a town parade, a Santa contest? Ho ho no. I do shifts as a firefighter, and I go home alone.

I fell into the trap once - that stupid night in Vegas - of believing there was more out there for me. I took a chance on a guy with magical green eyes and a gorgeous smile. The next day, Liam McKnight was gone. He took my heart with him, and left his wedding ring behind.

Except, now, my once-upon-a-time husband has reappeared with a kid in tow, and there are carols, lights, and cookies everywhere I turn. And worst of all, the spark between us burns brighter than ever because whatever happened in Vegas definitely didn’t stay there.

Liam came to town looking for an ending, but what’s building between us feels an awful lot like a beginning. Too bad it’s going to take more than a dozen interfering O’Learians to convince me to take a second chance on heartache, on love...and on us.

Please note: While The Night is very much Liam and Gideon's story, characters from past books do make an appearance, and you'll enjoy the book exponentially more if this isn't your first trip to O'Leary.

©2019 May Archer (P)2019 May Archer

Fabulous book!

There is a secondary issue, the arguments between the two main characters, and the third person. There is a different argument going on, between the third person and a friend of his. Until they enter the bakery and all heck breaks loose between the men in question.

Think Hallmark original with a R rating

“The Night” is a adorable delight! If you’re looking for a low angst, but just enough to wet your appetite; happily ever after this is the romcom for you. Firstly, the townsfolk sold me on this book! I mean who doesn’t love a town full of screamers just trying to help a friend find love. They are a genuinely hilarious bunch, and the main characters were both interesting enough that I was invested in them. The voice acting is varied enough to distinguish everyone. I loved it

Magic of a small town

Great narration by Michael Pauley. Sexy times, funny and no angst second chance romance. Perfect for those that love Hallmark Christmas movies.

All the swoons and the heat from Gideon and Liam

I just loved Gideon and Liam’s fa la la-ing second chance story. It’s one of those books that you dive in head first and stay completely absorbed in until the very last word. And oh the feels. Phew - this book has all of them- laughing, crying, sighing, groaning, teeth gritting, and swooning. Gideon is a grumpy firefighter in quirky small town O’Leary. Liam is a professional photographer and single father to Hazel. Five years ago, after a magical intense two day fling in Vegas, Liam and Gideon got married. Liam disappeared without explanation the next morning. Now Liam, with Hazel in tow, has tracked down Gideon in O’Leary to get divorce papers signed. Thus begins the adorable, hilarious and swoon worthy journey to their HEA. The story included witty dialogue, three dimensional characters who grow, and an engaging storyline. It was filled with all the sweet moments, painful pasts, steamy scenes, quirky townsfolk, supportive family and friends, small town goodness, character growth and missteps, fun, hilarity, healing, and love. Plus, Hazel was such a wonderful and integral addition to the story rather than a flimsy story prop, I loved her character and her interactions with everyone else. I cannot wait to read who’s next in O’Leary.

Michael Pauley did a phenomenal job narrating the story and characters into life with enough change of inflection, tone and cadence to voice multiple characters quite convincingly.

Cute Holiday Romance

The Christmas theme carried through the story and made it feel a bit like a Hallmark Christmas movie. Some parts with the townsfolk and competing love interest went a touch over the top. It was a pleasant second chance romance. The kid was cute. Overall an enjoyable listen. Lots of glimpses of how previous couples in the series are doing now, without overwhelming the love story. If you enjoy the small town where every single guy is gay trope, this series will not disappoint.

Perfect Christmas story

This was so amazing. Funny, sweet, ridiculous, and a little magical. If I ever have kids, I want one like Hazel.

More O’Leary!!

My favorite O’Leary book so far!!! I loved how the town came together to get Liam and Gideon back together. This was a super sweet holiday read. Michael Pauley killed the narration!!!

Sweet Hallmark Christmas Story

I’m already pretending that a Hallmark town exists so why not pretend a seven year old talks like that. Although little Hazel is an important character, I think the MCs were the focus of the story. I’ve read comments that the author needs to write to her audience of gay men, but that’s ridiculous. Every book will have people who don’t like it, but generalizing it to a whole group of people is not accurate. At all. This is a super sweet story that anyone who enjoys Hallmark Christmas stories will like.

As for the narrator, he did a decent job. Not my fave but good. Children’s voices are hard to do. Michael’s voice for Hazel wasn’t good, but it wasn’t bad either.

A Hallmark worthy Holiday Romance!✨

This was an amazing addition to the series.
It is the fifth book in the Love in O'Leary series and I recommend listening to this in the series order for maximum enjoyment since characters from previous book make a special appearance as well.

This was a sweet, second chance, soulful Christmas romance.

The romance was Hallmarkish perfect!
I loved Gideon in the previous books and was excited when he got his own story.

Overall a cute magical Holiday romance with fun, cheer and heart.

Michael Pauley's narration and audio was so soothing and brilliant.

christmas giggles

I am Gideon,and this made me laugh. If you need a laugh then this book is for you,especially the bedroom scene. Lol Gideon and Liam's story makes for a perfect christmas story.