#BlogTour: Thirty Days In Paris by Veronica Henry @veronica_henry @orionbooks @RandomTTours #ThirtyDaysInParis #VeronicaHenry #RandomThingsTours

Book Synopsis:

Because Paris is always a good idea…

Years ago, Juliet left a little piece of her heart in Paris – and now, separated from her husband and with her children flying the nest, it’s time to get it back!

So she puts on her best red lipstick, books a cosy attic apartment near Notre-Dame and takes the next train out of London.

Arriving at the Gare du Nord, the memories come flooding back: bustling street cafés, cheap wine in candlelit bars and a handsome boy with glittering eyes.

But Juliet has also been keeping a secret for over two decades – and she begins to realise it’s impossible to move forwards without first looking back.

Something tells her that the next thirty days might just change everything…

My Review:

Thirty Days In Paris is a heartwarming, compelling read that was perfect for escaping from the chaos of the Easter Holidays.

Firstly I loved the author’s wonderful descriptions of living in Paris which made me feel like I was actually there walking the streets alongside the characters. It’s always been a bit of a fantasy of mine to live in Paris so I drank in all the little details of Juliet’s life there. I loved following her as she met up with old friends and dined out in Paris, eating some absolutely delicious sounding food.

The story is told in two different timelines; one following Juliet in the present day as she rediscovers her love of Paris and one flashing back to her time as an au pair when she was 20. I loved the way the author does this as it makes it easier to get to know Juliet and find out the reasons behind her return to Paris. I especially liked that Juliet is an older lady as I think her life experiences brought more to the story. The romance that develops is very sweet and I enjoyed watching it unfold. I had quickly grown fond of Juliet and wanted to keep reading to see if she got the happy ending I felt she deserved.

The story unfolds at a gentle pace but I didn’t mind this as I was so absorbed in the story. Unusually for me I didn’t have a preferred timeline and enjoyed following both stories equally. It was lovely to see Paris heal Juliet and to watch her create a new life for herself in the city. The ending was brilliant and, although I did guess how it would end, I thought it was a lovely way to end the book.

Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to the publisher for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

I’m Veronica – otherwise known as Ronnie – and I’m delighted you’ve found your way here!

I love to take my readers somewhere they might like to be, whether a gorgeous house in the countryside or on a seaside clifftop. There, my characters go through the trials and tribulation of everyday life, embroiled in situations and dilemmas we can all relate to. Love is at the heart of it, but all kinds of love, not just romantic: the love of friends and family, or a place, or a passion for what you enjoy (food, wine and books, in my case . . .)

My next book, Thirty Days in Paris, is set in the place I love best of all. Whenever I step off the train at the Gare du Nord I always feel as if I belong, even though I am not your typical Parisienne! But I love soaking up the food, the fashion, the art – everything! – and I’ll never tire of visiting. My dream is one day to have a little apartment, if only fora month, to live the Parisian dream. But in the meantime, I’ve given that dream to my heroine, Juliet . . . thirty days in a bijoux apartment near the Seine. What will she get up to?

A little bit about me: I live by the sea and head to the beach every day with my dog Zelda. I love cooking and discovering new restaurants on city breaks, with a bit of yoga to offset the calories. My biggest writing influences are HE Bates, Nancy Mitford, Jilly Cooper and any book that has a big rambling house and an eccentric family . . .