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… 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…
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Sarah Morgan is one of my go-to authors when I want an emotional, tender, beautiful story. Adored every word of this one.
Love Sarah Morgan’s wonderful, wonderful books, and One Summer In Paris is an unputdownable read!
This is a wonderful story about Family, friendship, betrayal, forgiveness and love. I really enjoyed the story and like this author’s style. I’ve read a couple others from her and plan on reading more. Audrey is a very likable character who finds herself in a position she never expected to be in. And thus begins her journey to an eventful summer in Paris. Along the way the friendship that happens between her and 18 year old Grace, however unlikely, is simply heartwarming and very therapeutic for both of them.
Such a great read, two quite diverse characters who come together as friends in the city of love. I have to confess I would have liked it to end differently, but it’s a fantastic story and I’d recommend it.
This was a very entertaining book. I enjoyed having the two stories & when the ladies bonded, well their story together was delightful. Grace & Audrey had both experienced hard pasts & it was a joy to learn with them & feel them grow into more confident women. I also enjoyed the hint of a budding romance & the mystery within the bookstore. This is definitely a sweet, easy read with wonderful characters & with Paris as the backdrop, it was a great escape.
This is a wonderful tale of two women who are at a crossroads in their lives and who find each other, befriend one another, and help each other move on, forward, and passed their pasts.
Grace Porter has planned a wonderful surprise 25th wedding anniversary for her husband David: a summer in Paris. He has his own surprise for the special day as well – he announces he is leaving Grace, leaving their marriage, and leaving their life together. When he suggests she sell him her ticket and travel arrangements so he can take his much younger girlfriend, Grace decides to go on the trip alone.
In Paris she meets 18 year old Audrey – a girl the same age as Grace’s daughter who is working for the summer at a Paris bookshop and trying to run away from her own horrible home life with her alcoholic mother.
The two of them form a tenuous friendship that turns into a deeper one as each helps the other struggle through their own demons and decide what it is they each want in – and out of – life.
This book was filled with so many emotional layers and the characters were so wonderfully drawn and fully appreciated. The subtle plot twists and secondary characters added to the sense that these two women were going to each discover what they truly wanted to do with their futures during their summer in Paris.
Sarah Morgan has given her readers another reason to love her! ONE SUMMER IN PARIS is a lovely read. Thank you to Netgalley and HQN for allowing me a sneak peak at an arc for an honest opinion of the work. In a word, this book is delightful.
I used to live in Paris and this book reminded me of the sights and some wonderful memorable ties.
A sweet contemporary romance about friendship and second chances. It takes place in Paris (which is why I bought it, tbh), but not really. There’s very little description of the city, the people, the experience, it could be anywhere really. I was somewhat disappointed by this aspect, otherwise a sweet, easy read.
I love all Sarah Morgan books, always provide a great read.
A great beach read!
Showed how people developed lasting friendships
I loved this book. Unexpected. Wonderful relationships Very well written.
I am hoping that there will be a squeal to this book. I also plan to read other books by this author.
Great book telling the story of a woman reevaluating her life after a surprising request from her husband. I liked her vulnerability and her thoughtful way of approaching a problem. Definitely would recommend this as a great read.
An enjoyable read.
I read this book just before I visited Paris and absolutely loved the story! Fantastic setting, I felt like I was right there with the characters, and I’m so glad with the way the story ended too.
The same thing happens for me at some point while reading each novel. My subconscious mind begins contemplating two things about a story: how it’s going to end, and how it “should” end. I was wrong about both while reading this enlightening story by Ms. Morgan.
How a story actually ends is less important to me, especially when you consider the power of that latter statement, how it “should” end. When those reader expectations are not met, it means something special has happened. It implies that the author has found a way in guiding the reader to see things from a completely different perspective, changing their mind about at least one element of a staunchly held belief system. That’s the power of a good story.
A virtual visit to City of Lights is always a captivating backdrop to explore lessons in love, both the romantic kind as well as the deeper universal variety. Through a cast of characters that spans four generations, each one provides a unique perspective into human nature and the challenges we face along our own path through life.
Grace, Audrey, Mimi, David, Sophie, and Antoine each have their individual stories to share that meld together into a cohesive and powerful message. One that transcends gender, age, social status, nationality, and every other misguided label used to characterize someone. In the end, the thematic tone and important lesson is the same:
It’s not always easy to fully embrace who we’re meant to be. Society sometimes tries to convince us we should be something else. Our mind starts to believe it, guiding us down a path where we feel lost. But sometimes it’s in getting a little lost that we finally find ourselves. And when we give ourselves permission to wander, we find amazing things, and most importantly, people, along the way.
Part love story and part journey about finding yourself, the combination of these two in this wonderful story helped at least one reader appreciate how each intertwines with the other to create something much more beautiful than the sum of its parts.
I read this book right after returning home from a trip to Paris and it made me feel like I was still there. A wonderfully heartwarming and touching read from the amazing Sarah Morgan.
I loved this book. The characters jumped right off the page. Two unlikely women meet and become the best of friends. Over language, books and of course men. Loved.
The main characters Audrey and Grace each tell their own stories based around the city of Paris. Grace’s grandmother Mimi born and raised in Paris and is brought into the picture along the way. Their stories made One Summer in Paris such an enjoyable read I didn’t want it to end.
Audrey is an 18-year-old dyslexic girl with a learning disability and an alcoholic mother. She is looking to escape the everyday turmoil of her life by starting a new one away. Pinching and saving every penny she can to get away and start a new life she applied for a bookstore job that also has living quarters. The entertaining part is that it is in Paris and she doesn’t speak any French.
Grace on the other hand had the 25-year marriage to her best friend David, a terrific family and a soon to be college bound daughter. She has a surprise trip planned for Valentine’s Day which is also their anniversary day. Her husband David then tells her he is having an affair and that he was in love with the other much younger woman. Grace decided to keep the tickets to Paris and go solo in hopes to find herself again.
Grace thought she could overcome the feeling of missing her husband while taking in all of Paris but she finds it makes her miss him more and more. A pickpocket leads her to Audrey which has nobody to care for or about her. Grace makes it her mission to take her under her wing. At first she was a little overwhelmed with all the new attention but she quickly learned she was very much like her and realized she was helping Grace just as much as she was helping her.
Mimi, Grace’s grandmother was the force behind her still going to Paris and she realized something important in her life.
The two women explore Paris and help each other learn things about themselves they hadn’t realized. Grace helped Audrey with her learning disabilities and how to open up to romance. Audrey helped Grace realize that she’s not an old matron yet and edges her to open up a past door. They quickly realize the past is the past for a reason. Sometimes opening up past doors doesn’t always turn out the best.
Sarah Morgan delivers this astounding book of hardships, hopes and friendships. There is nothing not to like about this book and I would recommend it if you’re looking for an enjoyable read.