One Day in December
by Josie Silver
From a London bus, Laurie locks eyes with a stranger and falls for him instantly. A year later her best friend introduces her new boyfriend, Jack, and it's him. A decade-spanning romance about timing and friendship.
About This Book
One Day in December is a contemporary romance novel by Josie Silver, first published in 2018 by Penguin Books, Limited. It runs 416 pages. Readers can expect slow burn, forbidden romance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Slow Burn
- Published
- 2018
- Length
- 416 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After a fleeting, life-changing encounter on a London bus, a woman is shocked to discover the man she fell for is now dating her best friend.
- Fans of emotional contemporary romance
- Readers who enjoy long-term slow burn dynamics
- Reflective
- Features Slow Burn
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers looking for immediate romantic payoff
- Readers who dislike love triangles
- Pacing may be too slow for some readers due to the decade-long timeline
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Equal
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Laurie sees a man on a bus and feels an instant connection, but he vanishes before she can speak to him. A year later, her best friend introduces her new boyfriend—and it is the man from the bus. The story follows the complicated path of their lives over the next ten years.
Central Conflict
The protagonist experiences an instant, unrequited connection with a man who subsequently begins a relationship with her best friend, creating a long-term conflict of timing and loyalty.
Setting
London
Strengths
- Compelling long-term premise
- High emotional tension
Consider before reading
- Pacing may be too slow for some readers due to the decade-long timeline
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Josie Silver
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Penguin Books, Limited
- Published
- 2018
- Length
- 416 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780241982273
One Day in December: quick answers
- Who wrote One Day in December?
- One Day in December was written by Josie Silver.
- When was One Day in December published?
- One Day in December was first published in 2018 by Penguin Books, Limited.
- What genre is One Day in December?
- One Day in December is a contemporary romance novel, with slow burn, forbidden romance.
- How many pages is One Day in December?
- One Day in December is 416 pages long.
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