Thank you to Bookouture for my copy of this book via Netgalley and for letting me take part in this tour. I have read two of Emma's books before and I really enjoy her style.

This book follows 3 women. Each chapter is told from a different POV. If you have read my reviews before you will know this is something I LOVE! I really enjoy seeing things from different perspectives and getting into each characters head.

First, we meet Kate. Kate is a stay at home mum of 2. Kate has had a pretty rough year and she is feeling a bit overwhelmed and a bit lost. I really liked Kate. She wants to please everyone and in doing so she has not thought about herself in a long time.

Kate's friend Shannon is our second character. Shannon lives in Paris and from Kate's perspective is still having the fun life she had before she was a mum. What Kate doesn't realise is Shannon has some secrets of her own. Shannon was an interesting character. I would have never guessed her secrets. I was quite shocked when it was revealed. It did however completely explain why she is the way she is. Shannon did make me laugh quite a lot too.

Our third character is Laura. Laura works in the same company as Shannon and is in Paris for a meeting. Laura has been with James for 12 years but she feels like life has stopped moving for her. Everyone else is getting married, having babies and she is living in a pokey flat with a job she hates. Laura was my favourite character. There was something about her that I instantly liked.

Emma has a way of making you fall in love with these characters and their crazy, impulsive actions. this book had a lot of laughs but there were also a few heartbreaking moments. This story was about finding yourself, putting what you want first and not always trying to please everyone else. I think that sometimes we all need to take a little time to do the things that make us happy.

A lovely, heartwarming read. Like others, I had to read it from start to finish in one sitting. I laughed out loud, but it gave moments of reflection also.

Have you ever felt lost? Not lost because you ended up taking the wrong turning on your way back from a day out shopping, but lost because you can't help feeling as though part of you is missing? A sense of loss like no other - the undervalued, monotonous loss whilst enduring every day life of sewing up your husbands boxers because his purse strings are tighter than the waistband, or the endless meals you need to cook for your children because, after witnessing Tabitha in Year 3 have a melt down due to not realising that chicken nuggets from McDonald's were in fact REAL chicken, your child's pallet refuses to swallow the rather popular delicacy of....chicken.

It's no wonder that, after dealing with said issues on a day to day basis, that someone's patience ends up snapping. Why can't the husband don his inner Paul Hollywood for the school bake sale at 11pm at night instead of you? Why can't the husband make meal after meal that isn't eaten by the children because their tastebuds changed 5 minutes later? It really is no wonder that Kate felt the need to escape to a place she feels comfortable, happy, and most importantly, herself. Okay she may not have mentioned the trip to her husband, but that's neither here nor there. Kate just wanted to be happy again, you can't really fault her for that now can you?

Kate's journey of self discovery isn't the only one in this story, her best friend, Shannon, has unintentionally taken giant leaps into unfamiliar territory as she tries to come to terms with her current situation. I must say that, despite not warming to Shannon's icy personality to begin with, I ended up wanting to give her a great big hug. Kate too, if I'm honest. There is a third main character, Laura, and whilst I am sure that a lot of readers will relate to her thoughts on marriage, childbearing and what not, I personally couldn't gel with her as I found her to be a character who seemed intent on throwing her teddies out of her pram. Maybe that's just me, or maybe it was because in comparison to the other two ladies lives, Laura was going to 'win' whichever way she looked at it.

I thought that the overall premise of 'One Way Ticket to Paris' was very poignant and thought provoking, cementing the fact that if you aren't happy in yourself, you aren't happy in life and you can't be the best of yourself for your family. A simple yet incredibly important task, which I for one don't take the time to do 'me' when I should. We all should. Emma Robinson has done a brilliant job of making that important message shine through her storyline like a beacon, especially as it's so easy to lose yourself in life, yet it's so much harder to find yourself again.

I thoroughly enjoyed this heartwarming, thoughtful read where the humour perfectly balanced the emotions within. This is definitely a story written from the heart - I loved it.

I’m sure many of us are familiar with sleepless nights, when the brain just won’t shut down long enough for you to relax, when you maybe start to feel a little punchy and even the most stupid idea suddenly seems like the best one ever.

It is during such a sleepless night that Kate realises she’s lost her way. Married to Luke and a stay-at-home mum to two children, she seems to have forgotten who she truly is. Her dad always told her that when you lost something, you needed to go back to the place where you last had it. So to find herself again, Kate books a one way ticket to Paris to see her best friend, Shannon.

Shannon is having problems of her own though and Kate couldn’t have picked a worse weekend to show up unannounced. Because Shannon suddenly finds herself in a position she’s desperately been trying to avoid. On the Eurostar to Paris, Kate meets Laura and thus, the scene is set for a memorable weekend.

These three women find themselves at a crossroads in their lives. Feelings need to be discussed, secrets need to come out in the open and decisions must be made. One Way Ticket to Paris is a wonderfully entertaining story about love, friendship and how sometimes in the midst of the chaos life throws at us, all you need is some time to just breathe and be yourself again.

This isn’t exactly the type of genre I normally go for but I do enjoy Emma Robinson’s writing. Her characters always come across realistic and believable and I have no doubt some of the things Kate, Shannon and Laura deal with are entirely relatable to some readers. From men with commitment phobias, to dealing with pushy mums at your children’s schools yapping on about bake sales and the like, to not having a minute to yourself, which means a clean and quiet bathroom in a hotel suddenly feels like paradise on earth.

With a few chuckles along the way, likeable characters to sympathise with and root for and a healthy dose of romance, this feel-good story is sure to warm your hearts.

Kate, Laura, and Shannon are all at different stage in their romantic lives but have so much in common. Kate and Shannon are old friends; Kate flees home to visit Shannon in Paris and along the way meets Laura. These three learn a lot about themselves and each other during a delightful weekend. This is good old fashioned chick lit. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A fun read.

Didn't love this or hate it. The author has a great writing style especially with the delivery of the little nuggets of important information being dropped at pertinent points, which to be honest is what in the main kept me reading the book, but I loved the fact I felt like I was actually in Paris with the characters with the vivid descriptions of the locale involved.

The characters were however where I struggled. Because for three women all over the age of thirty, none of them behaved that way and I found myself liking each of them less and less as the book progressed.

On the strength of this story, I am not 100% certain I would read anything else by this author...

The story of three women who are all in Paris for different reasons. Kate loves her husband and 2 children more than anything, but she’s starting to feel the pressure of being a wife and mother. One night she books herself onto the Eurostar to Paris, leaving the next morning and without telling anyone heads off to visit her best friend Shannon who is currently also in Paris. Single, Shannon is having a ‘fling’ with her boss, but when it all starts to get serious Shannon isn’t sure if this is what she really wants. Finally we meet Laura, a printer saleswoman who is heading to Paris on business. She is in a relationship and has been for 12 years, but while all her friends around her are settling down and getting married, Laura’s boyfriend is happy with how things are. Will being in Paris give them all the answers that they are looking for?

I’ve read a few books already by this author and have enjoyed them all. What I love about this author is that she can make me laugh and cry all in one go and then gives me food for thought long after the book has finished! This book was just that and more! I loved the way that all three women were in different stages of their relationships but I could relate to each and every one of them – I’ve been in all those places at some point in my life! The three leading characters were all so likeable and their stories are all told in individual chapters, which really had me connecting with each of them.

It was the perfect easy to read story which leaves your own issues at the first page while it whisks you away to Paris, reminding you that sometimes friends are what you really need to be able to put your life back into order. A beautiful feel-good book of friendship and love which had me chuckling to myself one minute then wiping away tears the next. Would definitely recommend!

In this book the author takes us on a trip to Paris, the city of love. We meet Kate, Laura and Shannon. They have one thing in common : what to do about the future?

Is it so bad to want to plan in advance? Is it so bad to want some time for yourself? Is it so bad to take a bit of time you spend to love life and spend it with the love of your life?

Big questions answers have to be found for. Will all three women find what they need in order to be happy and fulfilled?

One by one secrets are being revealed and it seems like the past is catching up. It can be good or it can be bad ...

The book is about love, love, love with a hint of mystery because who does not want to know what has been kept hidden?

This story made me laugh, but made me emotional as well. It was an excellent read that I thoroughly enjoyed. 5 stars.

Thank you, Emma Robinson, Bookouture and Netgalley.

A lively, light read about the lives of three women in Paris for different reasons... their lives and their loves and the decisions they had to make to live their best, most authentic lives.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed the story of Kate, a mom of two who decides to leave her husband and 2 kids to go to Paris for a break. Kate feels lost, after the death of her father and the pressures of young children and the other “perfect” moms. Her friend Shannon is in Paris, facing her own relationship issues. Kate meets Laura on the train to Paris, confiding that she is wondering if she will ever get married and have kids. The three stories are entertaining, and the backdrop of Paris is a bonus.

What a charming read! The story follows the lives of three women, Kate, Shannon and Laura, as their lives intersect during a weekend in Paris. They all have connections either through work, friendship or a chance meeting, and they all have parallels from their earlier lives as teenagers. Each chapter follows each of the three women. In spite of the dramas, and upsets, it is such a feel good story, with each of the women completely relatable. I would absolutely recommend this, I found it so hard to put down.

I was drawn to this book, as I always am when a book is set in Paris, but I am so glad I got the opportunity to read it, thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

Oh Emma, you made me cry!

This book is a warm-hearted little gem of a read - a wonderful story of three women whose lives meet at a time when they're all at a crossroads, with life-changing decisions to make. The subject matter is so relatable it will touch the heart of any reader who will identify with the dilemmas and difficulties the characters face and will be shouting at them to make the right decision. I was so involved I didn't realise there were tears rolling down my cheeks.

I particularly liked Shannon's story and loved her character - beautifully written.

Looking forward to the next one!

I absolutely adored this book. It tells the tale of three women. I found this book to be fantastically funny and  heart-breakingly sad at times. I would highly recommend this as a true feel-good rom-com.

Kate, happily married with two lovely children but she has lost herself. Her life is full of running after her husband and children which leaves no time for herself.

Shannon, happily single and childless whilst having a fling with her boss who is looking to make their relationship more permanent and wants her to meet his grown up daughter – Shannon likes how her life is going and not sure she wants to become a family.

Laura, living with her boyfriend who appears to be everything she wants and needs but is he really?  He doesn’t want to plan ahead and is happy with life as it is whilst Laura yearns to settle down and start a family. 

As Kate decides to visit her friend Shannon in Paris, she doesn't share her plans with her husband or indeed her friend until she is already on her way! Kate meets Laura who is on her way to Paris for a business meeting.

Will a weekend in Paris give them all the answer they need to move forward.  What does the future hold for these three women?  

Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and Emma Robinson for the opportunity to read and review this novel prior to publication.

Kate has ‘everything’ and yet still feels as if she’s failing. A loving husband (if a bit clueless) two kids, the ability to be a stay-at-home Mum and lists of things to accomplish scattered everywhere. And yet, the requests for ‘one more’ thing keep coming. Still dealing with the unexpected death of her father, and feeling as if everyone is watching and judging her mothering and coping abilities, she is on the edge and only needs to find one thing to make everything fall into place. Herself. Booking a low-cost ticket on the Eurostar, she’s packed her bag, dropped the kids at school, arranged for her friend to pick them up and texted her friend Shannon, an exPat American living in Paris to announce her impending arrival.

Shannon is preparing the company’s sales get-together for her boss and lover Robert, and struggling with making sure the salespeople are content despite Robert’s mercurial reputation. She’s been fobbing off his demands that she meet his daughters, he wants more while she’s convinced herself that marriage and family are too many steps too far. Feeling ill, she’s juggling her frustrations with Robert who wants to discuss their relationship NOW, and checking to be certain the sales meeting and activities are all set and ready, she’s happy to hear from Kate, but knows that juggling her friend catch-up time and her job will be a stretch. Especially with her new revelations. But, needs must, and she heads to the station to gather Kate and get her settled with a hotel room. Meanwhile, Kate has met Laura on the train. Laura, heading to the sales meeting, struggling with her job performance and the fight she had with her long-term (12 years) boyfriend James and his unwillingness to make a plan or commitment for their future. A flirtation with another salesman, Paolo, has her nervous and concerned what it all means, just another layer of confusion added to her plate, and the conversation with Kate about children and commitment haven’t made it easier.

Three women at three different places in their lives, where nothing is quite living up to expectations. Sure Kate wanted the kids, but the neverending commitments, expectations and challenges, and the nagging feeling that she doesn’t recognize herself when she looks in the mirror. Her inability to say no, and her husband’s lack of seeing what is “important’ about all of the commitments, she’s angry at his not understanding and feeling as if she’s failed as a Mum. Shannon is studiously avoiding Robert, not wishing to get into yet another conversation where the distance between them is pointed: he wants commitment and more, she’s feeling trapped and unworthy of that commitment. And, they work together which makes everything more complex. When you add in the reappearance of a long-buried secret, and her all too blunt reaction to Kate’s inability to say ‘no’, she’s pushed to make decisions that she never envisioned. And poor Laura, with a gaslighting boyfriend unwilling to make a plan, and Paolo’s clear vision of her worth and issues, and despite another salesperson’s attempts to destroy his reputation, she’s got to face her fears: go for what it is she truly wants, or allow James to (again) fob her off with vague maybes and ‘possible’. Robinson gives us the ability to understand and empathize (or remember when we were there) each of the issues, the confusions, contrasts between actual wants and what is expected, and the little justifications and moments of ‘settling’ that we all do, while waiting for everything to come clear (hopefully). From frustration to laughter to tears, the healing power of friendship and the help found with a willing ear, the power of honest searching and a change of pace and place can bring.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: al conclusions are my own responsibility.

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Entertaining story of finding yourself in Paris. Not a bad venue. Kate is a housewife and mother, thinking that she's losing herself, so she books a train trip to Paris. Her friend Shannon is there working and trying to figure out what to do with her pregnancy. Laura meets Kate on the train, but works in Sales, and wants to start planning for a future as a wife and mother.

An escapist read which is apt given that the woman in questions runs aways to Paris to find herself...

It's a nice easy read this one and one I think many mothers in particular will sympathise with. A flustered woman with more on her hands than she cares to admit. Having a single friend in Paris would surely rankle a bit...So off she goes to visit her and see what the fuss is about.

Isn't it strange how we always think the grass is greener? Being in a relationship is lovely but then so too is the freedom of being single and doing and going where ever you decide...but in one situation, you always wonder if the other is best. then there's the woman whose boyfriend wont' commit so she is second guessing her life.

The story then follows these three women who find that special something in Paris, and hopefully the answers to the questions they seek. Paris is the city of love after all.

A jaunt along the streets of Paris looking for answers to life.

I simply adored this book, the first few pages of the book you get a glimpse into Kate's life at home with her family, little boy trying to do a big boy wee making a mess, daughter sleeping in their bed like a starfish and husband asking for help to locate his keys. THIS. IS. MY. LIFE!

The author has very cleverly captured each character emotions in where they are in life and I totally related to this, I too am Kate and I am too Shannon who has let friendships slide however like really good friends that they are, time & distance doesn't matter.

This is just a wonderful feel good book that I will be recommending strongly.

This is a fun read of several women who are all looking to find their way but from different points in their lives. They all end up exactly where they are supposed to be and having it set in Paris was a perfect location.

What a lovely read! At the start of the book, I really wasn’t too sure what to make if it but swiftly we got immersed into the lives of three women, Shannon, Kate and Laura. All at very different stages in their lives, meeting intentionally and coincidentally when their lives have all reached a crossroads. I was thoroughly engrossed and really enjoyed this novel. I’m now going to search for other novels by Emma Robinson!

I liked the start and the end of the story. The middle part lacked the sharpness given that the story takes place in a span of less than 48 hours.