Mum's Romance Novel: One Night Only

0:00It's April 29th. Welcome in. This is Adelaide News Today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. Laura Bactiarean, a mum from Adelaide with two kids, just dropped her debut romance novel called One Night Only back in January 2026. She self-published this steamy story about Abby, who gets dumped by her AFL player boyfriend and Paris right when she expects a proposal. Instead, she hooks up with Lewis for a wild One Night Stand that turns complicated when he shows up as her new boss in Switzerland. Bactiarean grew up with dyslexia, thinking books and writing were off limits for her. She didn't finish a full book until her mid-30s, but romance novels flip-descript and inspired her to pin her own. What started as a personal challenge? One chapter to test herself, snowballed into a full manuscript she pushed through and published. Others are loving how it taps into book talks spicy romance wave, packed with those chili pepper vibes and plenty of steamy scenes.

1:01It's all about Abby and Lewis' budding connection, with Adelaide pride, shining through the Aussie lead character. Reviewers call it a fun escape, rounding up to solid stars for the fresh premise. The book dives deep into their inner thoughts and feelings once they reunite, more emotions than big plot twists. That makes it perfect for zoning out with romance, backed by vivid European settings that pull you right in. Sure, it repeats a bit, but the immersion hits for fans craving that heat. This one's proof you can beat the odds and craft a hit from personal hurdles. Bactiarean's story keeps the pages turning, just like her characters, hearts.