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One Summer in Paris

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Really enjoyed this book. Great plot and engaging, believe characters. I was drawn right into the story. Would definitely recommend.

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Another awesome story by Sarah Morgan. This book has an unexpected plotline to it. The meeting up of Grace and Audrey leads a whole different dimension to this book. The characters are strong and deal with troubles within their own lives but learn to lean on each other for support. I love the way the author writes such real stories that encompass things that could happen to anyone and the characters are able to find their way past the heartache and pain to get onto the right paths. The subplot of this book within the bookstore with Tony is also a delightful addition. This book held my interest from start to finish and would recommend it to anyone to read.

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Hello

Apologies for the late notice, but I have decided not to review this title. While I am certain it's obvious by now, I wanted to also clear this off NetGalley, so it's not showing as open for either of us.

Thank you!
Laura

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I have read and enjoyed many of Sarah Morgan's books, but somewhere along the way, I missed One Summer in Paris. I am really glad I picked up this story of friendship, taking chances, family and finding oneself. Grace had planned a trip to France to celebrate her 25th wedding anniversary, only to learn that her husband has been having an affair with a much younger woman and wants a divorce. She takes the trip on her own. Audrey, a young woman from England needs to get away from her alcoholic mother. She heads to Paris hoping to get a job and have an adventure. Unfortunately for Audrey, she is dyslexic and unable to read, and doesn't speak French, so when she gets a job in a bookstore, you know things are not going to turn out well. Audrey and Grace meet under unusual circumstances and form a tentative friendship, that turns into a close relationship where they help one another and learn what they really want out of life along the way.

It is a heartwarming story, with plenty of surprises as the past, present and futures for both them and others is changed forever. The characters were sympathetic, yet they were strong and not just going to sit back and take what life threw at them. The setting was wonderful. Meeting up and exploring, the language, the food, the bookstore, all add so much ambience to the story. There are also a couple of old romances (Grace and her grandmother) that are rekindled, albeit not permanently. I liked this multi-generational friendship and how they helped each other decide what they really wanted out of life, and supported each other through the changes. This is a story of daring to change and making the most of what life has to offer. We also see once again how miscommunication of lack of any communication can ruin a relationship. I really enjoyed this summer story and recommend it to those who enjoy Women's Fiction.

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Those who enjoy women’s fiction and virtual travel to Paris will want to read this novel. It tells the story of two women, Audrey and Grace, whose lives intersect in the City of Light. Each has their issues and troubled pasts. Their friendship, begun in Paris, enriches each of their lives.

Grace has been married for twenty-five years. She thinks that she has a good marriage with a husband to whom she still feels attracted, and a spunky daughter who is soon to leave home for college. Readers get hints early in the novel that Grace’s younger years were complicated. A legacy of these experiences is that Grace is hyper organized, something that irks her husband over time. For their anniversary, Grace, in her usual organized way, has planned a surprise. This is a trip to Paris. She has done everything, even checking in with her husband’s boss to be sure that he can have the month off. Instead of being thrilled, Grace’s husband announces the end of their marriage and his affair.

Audrey, who is London based, has grown up with an alcoholic mother and is dyslexic. She longs for a parent who takes an interest in her and wishes that her school work came to her more easily. Audrey is eager to leave home and travels to Paris.

No surprise, both women go to Paris where they meet. Each grows from the experience. Readers will enjoy their interaction and growth.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.

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This is my 2nd Sarah Morgan book and I like it even more. A light chick lit book can always out you in a better mood. It's well written and purely entertaining.

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FULL REVIEW ON FRESH FICTION
ONE SUMMER IN PARIS is a lovely and heartwarming story of female friendship, life challenges, and the magic of Paris! I found the characters of Grace and Audrey both so engaging and relatable, and in a book about female friendship, it was fun to see not only two very different personalities but two different ages come together. Both of these women learn new facets to their values and lives, and it was a treat to read. I enjoyed that they both did things that were difficult, but showed growth throughout the novel. Paris is the perfect backdrop for this novel - inspiring, romantic, and enticing. A fun and easy read!

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: https://freshfiction.com/page.php?id=9979

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It's almost a tale as old as time--woman plans 25th anniversary surprise, only to discover her hubby wants a divorce. Grace is brave to head off on her trip alone and meeting Audrey at a time when they both need a boost in perfect.

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Grace never expected to find out just when she was ready to hand tickets to Paris to her husband for 25 years on their anniversary that he wants out and is with a young women old enough to be his daughter.
Audrey wants out traveling from London to Paris getting away from her alcoholic mother now that she got married to a guy who can take care of her. Both Grace and Audrey meet by chance and end up making an unlikely friendship that just happens to be just what they need.

I loved this book from start to end, I can't believe this book has been on my tbr list and I've only just picked it up this morning. Its the evening by the way and I've been reading this book non-stop. I just absolutely loved the friendship between Grace and Audrey. They helped support eachother and only knowing eachother for such a short amount of time they've changed so much in meeting eachother. I mean there was a bit of romance the two find in others and usually I'm all about the romance in books which is probably why I didn't pick this book up thinking it wouldn't lead that way and after it all I'm surprised that it was the friendship between the women that I really loved about this book. Great book I really enjoyed it.

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ONE SUMMER IN PARIS takes us from Connecticut to London and to Paris with Grace and Audrey at the core of the book. Chapters are told from each of their perspectives, alternating a chapter apiece.

Grace and Audrey’s lives are in turmoil. Grace, whose twenty-fifth anniversary falls on Valentine’s Day, has her romantic dinner plans go completely astray thanks to her husband. Grace is blindsided. Audrey lives in England but needs an escape once she finishes school since she has troubles learning. She can’t read and has problems at home too. They both end up in Paris and meet when Audrey comes to Grace’s rescue. From there it’s one adventure after another.

As Grace and Audrey open up to each other, their heartwarming relationship forms since Grace is the mother figure Audrey’s always wanted, and Audrey is the same age as Grace’s daughter. The vivid descriptions of setting and character pulled me under the story’s spell.

Both Audrey and Grace start to reinvent themselves and form a true bond. They let their guard down with each other and open their hearts to others. There are many stories going on at the same time, whether in Paris or elsewhere, but they all come together nicely.

The story has a nice flow, and the characters have depth. We go from the past to the present and back again several times. Although this is a stand-alone book, I’d love to catch up with the characters in a Christmas novella to see what happens to them next. The cover fit the book nicely.

I plan to add many more of Sarah Morgan’s books to my always growing TBR pile.

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Paris should never be a city of anything but love. Sadly, Grace starts her romantic getaway with her husband isn’t all she planned.
Now, Grace decides to go it alone and move to Paris to start over and find the life she truly wants and in the process, meets Audrey, who’s also nursing a broken heart.
What they each find is happiness while establishing great friendships.
Great read. Beautiful settings.

*I received an ARC of this book from the publisher and this is my unbiased review.

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Sarah Morgan's writing is straightforward, concise, and you easily fall right into the story. There's nothing like daydreaming about going to Paris when your life falls apart, and this is that daydream in novel form. A little predictable, but overall an enjoyable escape.

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A lovely story by Sarah Moran. Grace is faced with the unthinkable. After planning a romantic getaway to Paris with her husband, she learns that he is involved with someone else and wants a divorce. Shattered, she decides to go to Paris alone where she meets Aubrey who's facing the prospect of a lonely existence in the City of Light. They strike up a friendship in this engaging tale. Highly recommend.

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Grace has a delicious surprise for her husband, a romantic summer away in Paris. But what Grace doesn’t anticipate is her husband, on their anniversary no less, telling her he wants a divorce. Reeling from the shock, she decides to go to Paris by herself and enjoy herself even as her heart breaks with each new revelation of her husband’s affair.

Audrey is determined to be on her own and not have to worry about anyone else for a change. With no money and unable to understand the language, Audrey is looking at life on the streets and just about given up hope her job at the bookshop is still available. But when these two very different women meet, both their lives change in an instant. Audrey can’t believe how cautious Grace ius while Grace is shocked at how bold Audrey can be. Living above the bookstore, these two very different people find a healing friendship bloom between them. Both came to Paris for different reasons and as Paris works her magic upon them, Audrey and Grace will find the strength to move onto a life that they made for themselves.

I really enjoyed this author’s last book, How to Keep a Secret, and was tickled to read ONE SUMMER IN PARIS next by this new to me author. I found the story flowed seamlessly and kept my attention till the very end. A few plot twists I figured out beforehand, but it didn’t take away from the story set around Paris and the two women who run to its waiting arms, with broken hearts and lives. The author does a marvelous job in capturing the appeal of Paris perfectly within t he pages. It made me want to walk down the streets, looking for a café to sit by and people watch as I drank coffee and had pastries. The story flows smoothly, seamlessly switching from Grace then Audrey’s storyline until both get entwined together about halfway through the book. I loved Grace and Audrey a lot. They are two very different people, one cautious and careful to a fault; the other bold and brash, determined to live her life on her own terms. Both are perfect separately but when these two meets and start to meld together story wise, its pure magic.

Sarah Morgan is a talented storyteller who creates such wonderful stories that will leave the reader breathless. Her prose flows seamlessly and I fell for both Grace and Audrey as they navigate their new lives separately and together. If you enjoy author Jill Shalvis or Robyn Carr’s women fiction stories, you will enjoy ONE SUMMER IN PARIS.

This is an objective review and not an endorsement

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This book had vague hints of Lolly Winston which is a good thing because I typically love her books. I adored the characters of Grace and Audrey and how their very different, yet very similar circumstances brought them both to Paris. How they helped each other warmed my heart and I ended the book wanting to know more. Although I'm a little bummed that Grace decides to take David back (sorry, spoiler) I understand how sometimes love just wins (and forgives).

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In this novel we meet Grace and Audrey who are the unlikeliest set of friends. Grace is in the process of a divorce when she travels to Paris while Audrey is a young adult just beginning to branch out her life. The two meet and contrast really well to become fast friends. I felt like this novel was really a story of growth and adaptation of their lives as they both experienced and overcame various obstacles. Grace is such a charming character while Audrey is both likable and quite funny. The only reason I gave this one 4 stars instead of 5 is that I'm not a fan of the ending. I won't give you any spoilers but the story just didn't end in my personal preference. All that considered, it was still a great novel and I cannot wait to read more by Sarah Morgan!

Thank you to Harlequin was an advanced reader copy via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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One Summer in Paris is a heartwarming story of two women at a crossroads in completely different stages of their lives who become unexpected friends and end up having a lot more in common than they could have ever imagined. What better place is there for a new awakening than Paris? With each others support these women learn how to trust, open up, and reach inside themselves for strength. It's a beautiful story full or romance, heartbreak and whimsy.

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Unfortunately I could not finish this book after about 25 percent. I did not feel connected to the characters and felt that it read like a Hallmark movie. This may not be the right time for me and this book because I really love Paris and stories about women finding themselves.

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Rounding down from 3.5 stars.

This was a cute story about the unlikely friendship between an 18 y/o young woman from London and a woman from Connecticut in her late 40s/early 50s (I can't remember her age or if they revealed it). They both end up in Paris after events in their lives, and then of course they find themselves bonding after random events that threw them into each other's paths, and then there's some romance with random French men thrown in.

There were a few things that prevent me from giving this a higher rating -- the woman is from the US (Connecticut), yet she uses slang and idioms that are British. I know the author is British, but given the alternating POV of the characters, you would think that someone along the way would've pointed that out and left the British slang only to the British character. And while I loved the friendship of the two characters, nearly every conversation was focused on what was happening in their love lives, so this definitely didn't pass the Bechdel test...while I love a romance/chick lit storyline, in a book promoting female friendship, I expected there to be a little more of that and a little less dude talk. I'm sure some people won't like the ending, but that didn't bother me because I like the uncomfortable choice ending sometimes... even though the character involved isn't the most sympathetic, so the rationale for it left much to be desired.

I started this as the written book but then switched to an audiobook because I fell behind and my e-ARC from Netgalley expired before I could finish it lol. I think the book works well in either format.

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Grace planned to surprise her husband with a Paris vacation for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary, but as surprises go he beat her to the punch by asking for a divorce - at dinner in front of their whole town because he's cheating on her with a woman barely older than their daughter.

Ouch.

Meanwhile, in London young adult, Audrey made a last second decision to fake her way into a job in Paris for the summer to escape her alcoholic mother. It doesn't matter that she doesn't speak French or have any money.

When Grace and Audrey's lives collide they develop a friendship that defies the years, heals old wounds, and opens up a new future for them both. I couldn't put it down.

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