Today I have a review of One Summer in Paris by Sarah Morgan, available on April 9, 2019, from HQN/Harlequin Books!
My Thoughts:
I recently read The Christmas Sisters by Sarah Morgan and was completely swept up in her storytelling. I could not wait to read One Summer in Paris!
Grace and her husband are celebrating twenty-five years of happy marriage, and she plans a surprise trip to Paris as an anniversary gift.
Only her husband has a surprise of his own, a devastating one. He’s filing for divorce. Grace makes an emboldened decision to take the trip to Paris by herself.
Audrey has her own heartbreaking story and reason for leaving London for Paris. She finds a job in a delicious bookshop and makes her getaway.
And then, Grace and Audrey cross paths in Paris. They are living separately in apartments above the bookshop, and through their friendship, they heal and come-of-age in the new phases of their lives.
Sarah Morgan writes the most uplifting stories. Grace and Audrey have had their share of heartbreak, but when they choose to turn the page, we go with them and know something good is in store for them, thanks to Sarah Morgan. The story is entertaining, engaging, wholesome, and warm. I was completely lost in it and within Grace and Audrey’s friendship. I felt like they were my friends, too. There’s so much more here than first meets the surface, and it’s all worth its weight in gold!
I received a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own. A special thank you to the author, her publicist, and HQN Books for the copy.
Synopsis:
“Morgan is a masterful storyteller, and readers will be fully immersed in this realistic but magical summer in Paris. Packed full of love, loss, heartbreak, and hope, this may just be Morgan’s best book yet. For fans of Jojo Moyes, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Stacey Ballis” -Booklist Review on One Summer in Paris
USA TODAY bestselling author Sarah Morgan returns with this heartwarming novel about the power of friendship, love and what happens when an ending is just the beginning…
To celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, Grace has planned the surprise of a lifetime for her husband—a romantic getaway to Paris. But she never expected he’d have a surprise of his own: he wants a divorce. Reeling from the shock but refusing to be broken, a devastated Grace makes the bold decision to go to Paris alone.
Audrey, a young woman from London, has left behind a heartache of her own when she arrives in Paris. A job in a bookshop is her ticket to freedom, but with no money and no knowledge of the French language, suddenly a summer spent wandering the cobbled streets alone seems much more likely…until she meets Grace, and everything changes.
Grace can’t believe how daring Audrey is. Audrey can’t believe how cautious newly single Grace is. Living in neighboring apartments above the bookshop, this unlikely pair offer each other just what they’ve both been missing. They came to Paris to find themselves, but finding this unbreakable friendship might be the best thing that’s ever happened to them…
Have you read One Summer in Paris, or is it on your TBR? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
Fantastic review and sleeping beauty picture, Jennifer!
Cannot wait to read this contemporary fiction and added it to my tbr list. Happy 😊 Thursday! 😊❤️📚🌸🌷🐈🐾🐾🌷🌸😘💐
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Thanks, Virginia! I know you loved The Christmas Sisters, so I’m certain you’ll fall right into this one too! I hope you had a wonderful Thursday! 💕
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Great review, Jennifer. I really liked the cover. I love reading uplifting stories. This is surely going into my TBR. 🙂
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Thank you, Debjani! I love that cover, too, and uplifting stories – we need more, right? I hope you enjoy this one if you get a chance to read it.
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I’m looking forward to this one too! It sounds like a book to relax on the beach with! Too bad it’s freezing here right now! 😂
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It’s perfect for the beach, Heather! Here’s hoping you get some warm weather so you can enjoy this one soon! ♥️
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Lovely review Jen! Sounds like a book I would enjoy! Happy Thursday my friend!😀💖
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Thanks, Sus! I definitely think you’d enjoy this one! It’s right up your alley! I hope you had a lovely WARM Thursday! We have the a/c pumping! ♥️
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Ours is on too! Second time since February 1!!🤣💜
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I love it! I thought maybe you would hold out with your thicker blood! Thinner blood? I think it’s thinner? 😂
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No its thicker since it was so cold in NY!! Its going to be a very long summer for us! Haha💖
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I thought the cold thinned the blood! See, I have no idea! 😂
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great that this was such an entertaining, wholesome story. Awesome review!
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Thanks so much! It was a sweet and engaging story! I loved it!
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Lovely review for what sounds like a lovely book! Hoping to get this one soon as well!💕💕
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Thanks, Berit! I hope it’s one you enjoy too! ♥️
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Yay! I was hoping you’d love this book. Thanks for a wonderful review, Jennifer💜 I’m in line for it at the library…audio of course😏
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Thanks, Jonetta! Oh, this is totally up your alley! I hope you enjoy these women and their story of friendship! As ever, can’t wait for those audio thoughts! ♥️
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Wonderful review! It definitely sounds like a great story.
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Thank you, Yvo! It was just the best!
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Yay for entertaining and wholesome! 🙌
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Absolutely, Carol! ♥️
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This sounds like a lovely story, and I am always in for Paris!
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I hope you get a chance to read it, too, Angela! 🇫🇷 ♥️
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Ah, I do love Paris as a setting – where better to heal a hurting heart! Lovely review, lovely cat pic! 😀
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Thank you, FF! It was a sweet and uplifting read! Just perfect to mix in between the heavier ones! My girl, Harper, is becoming my sidekick in pictures!
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Fantastic review, Jennifer! I’ve somehow never read anything by Sarah Morgan, but this is going on my TBR pile … along with The Christmas Sisters. It’s not too early for a Christmas read, right?
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Thanks, Christopher! Definitely not too early! I think you are going to love Sarah Morgan based on your other heartwarming reads. I can’t wait to hear what you think!
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I’m definitely in need of an uplifting read so I’ll need to check this out next time I’m at my local book shop! 💜
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I think this sweet read would be perfect, LP! I hope things brighten up soon and happy Friday, my friend! ♥️
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I’m glad you loved it! Great review ❤
Have a great weekend, lovely!!
Happy reading!!
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Thanks, Dee! You, too! Enjoy the weekend! 💕
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I hope you have a great weekend too!
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I adore an uplifting story. Wonderful review.
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Thanks, Chrissi! Me, too! We need more!
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Wonderful review Jenni! I just received my copy from the publisher and am planning to read it soon. I love books set on Paris!
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Thanks, Milena! I can’t wait to hear what you think! The setting here was done so well, and this book is so special! ♥️
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We all need those uplifting stories and this one sounds like it fits the bill. Terrific review, Jennifer!
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Thanks, Marialyce! I completely agree!
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I loved this book too. That friendship between Grace and Audrey was just so special.
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Yes, it was such an endearing read, Suzanne! I’m so grateful I read it!
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I really like the sound of this book but I’m curious about why the husband is filing divorce and trying to imagine how devastating that must be. But I love a good story about strong friendships. I haven’t read anything by this author but I’ll mark this for a future read. Thanks Jen!
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Thank you, Shell! The author has the character move through that difficult time, but in an empowering way. I was so proud of her for going on that trip by herself because I questioned if I would have stayed home if I had been in her shoes. This author is wonderful for consistent, well-written, uplifting, sweet books. So nice for in between the tough ones! ♥️
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