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One Summer In Paris

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An enjoyable easy read.  A lovely story of family, love and friendship. I have never been to Paris but this book has made me feel that I should perhaps plan a trip there to experience it for myself.
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A lovely, gentle read full of romance, heartbreak and friendships.  Our heroines Audrey and Grace form an unlikely friendship that supports them through a month in Paris.  Grace is 45 and spending a month in Paris after her husband has left her for a younger woman.  Audrey is in Paris escaping a childhood spent with an alcoholic single mother.

Together they experience the thrill of new romance and support each other through various minor dramas.

This was an enjoyable read.
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I love Sarah Morgan's books. I've read a few from her before and always enjoyed them. However, I just didn't get the same feelings from this one as I have from her others. The writing style is obviously really good, I love Sarah's writing but the characters just didn't do it for me. The storyline let me down a little as well. Overall, it was okay. But, not one of my favourites from Sarah unfortunately
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I am such a massive fan of Sarah Morgan. I think I’ve read all but maybe one of her books but I have to say this one just didn’t work for me. It didn’t feel like her brand of feel good writing and I just didn’t feel that I connected or cared about the characters that much. It was maybe just a me thing rather than a book thing but it just didn’t feel like classic Sarah Morgan for me. I will still always be such a massive fan of her writing though and encourage you to check out her books for yourself as I think you’ll love a lot of them!
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Sarah Morgan is back on top form with One Summer in Paris. I wanted to tumble into the pages and become part of the friendship between Grace and Audrey.  The relationship between them both is lovely to watch blossoming into a close friendship. It’s even more special due to the difference in ages. The setting of Paris in the Spring/Summer is perfect. Sarah Morgan’s descriptions are so evocative of days spent wandering around Paris’s streets - for anyone lucky enough to have visited. The descriptions of food! My stomach was often rumbling loudly while reading this book. I had to stop myself from immediately running to the fridge to find some nice cheese, olives, chutney and freshly baked bread, to go with a nice bottle of red. 
I am hoping Sarah Morgan may (please!) turn this into a series similar to other books she has written with recurring characters, so we can revisit the characters who begin to feel like good friends. 

With thanks to NetGalley and HQ for the opportunity to read this ARC, in return for an honest and unbiased review.
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Loved this book and how it told the story of two different people on different paths and times in their lives who came together in the same location and became friends. Heartwarming and lovely book to read
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Lovely, well written feel good book set in the wonderfully romantic city of Paris - a little bit cheesy and predictable, but an enjoyable read none the less.  Many thanks to netgalley for an arc in return for my honest opinion.
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This is such a feel good novel, I loved it so much. Perfect for the beach or any holiday in general, super easy to read and super engaging, you’ll find yourself wishing for it not to end!
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Who wouldn't love this book!?  The characters make you feel you are part of their lives, you experience their highs and lows just as you would in your own lives with the hope that the ending would turn out well for them, after all a fairy tale always does doesn't it? Set in wonderful Paris this is a fabulous book, humorous, poignant and a true reflection of modern life.  A great read - highly recommended.
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Sarah Morgan at her best! Funny, sad, love, travelling, friends, all rolled in into one. Grab the wine and nibbles and prepare to be whisked away to Paris, and see what comes along.
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Loved this book- felt that there was a lot more “depth” to this than others written by the same author. The friendship between the older and younger women was nice, and it was refreshing to have a relationship that didn’t just end.
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I could not put this book down, it was a great summer read and I will be keeping an eye out for any future books by Sarah Morgan. A great book you wont want to put down.
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This is exactly what I needed for a summer afternoon lounging in the sun. It was light and easy-going but also captivating.
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#OneSummerInParis #NetGalley

I think I was swayed by the fact <b>Sarah Morgan</b> is a Sunday Times bestseller and such any novel she writes would be a delightful read.

One Summer In Paris tells the story of Grace a middle age woman who’s husband leaves her for her babysitter and Audrey a young teenage who’s mother is an alcoholic and pretty much leaves Audrey to raise herself.

The story has such great promise; for each character to find themselves. To really understand their wants and needs. Where they learn from their past experience and grow into better people from the heartache. 

Unfortunately Grace appears as a cop out she takes her husband back after his cheating ways. He does nothing to provide himself or even show how great a mistake he made taking her for granted. It all but appears that he asked and she granted. Audrey’s story seems to take a back seat in comparison to Grace.

<b>**Thanks to the author and netgalley for the advanced copy of this book. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.** </b>

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Thanks to NetGalley for an early copy in return for an honest review.
I love Sarah Morgan by far one of my all time favourite authors.
A very good read and one I can highly recommend to others. 
I could not put this down.
Thoroughly enjoyable with an amazing cast of characters that you cannot help but engage with.
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light hearted, witty humorous and a dash of romance

what an uplifting enjoyable read. really good for beach reading.

really enjoyed the authors writing style
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I loved it, wasn't sure that I would as I usually read historical stories but this really grabbed me.

Grace was absolutely heartbroken when her husband decided to leave. Oh my what an emotional roller coaster that was for her and for Sophie their daughter.

Things really took a surprising turn when Grace decided to travel to Paris. She had to come to terms with herself and her life, what had made her husband make such a shocking decision? But then she met Audrey who certainly opened her eyes. 

I'm not sure whether I agreed with Grace's decision at the end, but suppose it's what I expected. 

Loved it! Will try more of SM's books.
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One summer in Paris is perfect for your summer holiday read. Had me hooked from the first page. A good book about friendship, family relationships.
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One Summer in Paris is another great book by Sarah Morgan. I could not put this book down I loved it. I’m waiting not so patiently for her next book.
A fab author, beware if she hooks you into her books you will most definitely loose several hours.
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Grace and Audrey are lost souls, but when they find each other, things begin to work out. 
A nice, gentle story, of love, friendship, relationships, books....alcoholism, death...!
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