Book review: For One Moment with You by Debbie Howells

Genre: Contemporary fiction

Release date: October 25, 2025

Goodreads rating: 3.69

My rating: 4.0

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For One Moment with You by Debbie Howells is a sweet and light read that reminds us that we need to listen to the signs that the universe is sending us.

The story centres on Tilly, a woman described by all as a giver… she takes care of her children, husband, parents, and anyone else who needs it, but she doesn’t always take care of herself. She is taken for granted, most particularly by her husband, Gareth. Following 20 years of marriage, when things are falling apart, Tilly reflects back on all the signs that she ignored, including a chance meeting with Adam just a few days before her wedding.

I liked the writing and flow of the book. The story alternates between time periods, revisiting key life moments in chronological order and reassessing them from her current-day standpoint.

All the characters have a key role in helping to support the story (and are easy to keep track of despite the jumps in time). I also enjoyed that the book takes us on a travel journey, following Tilly (geographically) as she tries to find herself.

I curled up with this book on one of my days off and found it a relaxing read. The only flaw I found is that Adam, as a character, is a bit too perfect 😀

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for granting me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

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