It is great to welcome Someday in Paris to the blog. You have the chance to win a Kindle copy of this debut novel by Olivia Lara. Details on how to enter are at the foot of this post.
Finding the one is only the beginning...
1954. Zara is fifteen the first time she meets Leon. During
a power cut in a small French museum, the two spend one short hour in the dark
talking about their love for art, Monet and Paris. Neither knows what the other
looks like. Both know their lives will never be the same.
1963. In Paris, Leon no longer believes he will ever find
the girl he lost that night. After dreaming about him for years, Zara thinks
she has already found him. When they meet at an exhibition, they don't
recognise each other – yet the way they feel is so familiar...
Over the course of twenty years, Zara and Leon are destined
to fall in love again and again. But will they ever find a way to be together?
'It's about dreams and taking chances. Missed opportunities
and mistakes. Loss and sacrifice. But above all, it is about love. The kind of
love that survives time, distance... even death. The kind of love I wish for
you.'
A magical new love story about star-crossed lovers, perfect
for hopeless romantics and fans of One Day and The Notebook.
'An epic, sweeping romance about soulmates and second
chances' Holly Miller.
'An absolutely unforgettable love story' Mandy Baggot.
'A deeply moving, richly evocative story of love, loss and
the power of hope' Miranda Dickinson.
My Thoughts
Mainly set in the second half of the twentieth century, Someday in Paris is an account of two people who share a connection and poses the question whether soulmates are destined to find each other and recognise their linked lives. There is a magical feel to the story and the sense that there are greater forces at play. Full of misunderstandings, missed meetings, twists and turns, you follow Leon and Zara as they drift in and out of their lives.
Told in flashback, you are certainly swept along by the narrative, willing Leon and Zara to finally meet properly. Of course, they are not the only people involved in this love story. Others are drawn into it. Not everyone wants them to be together. There are jealousies which get in the way amd at other times, just real life keeps them apart. For escapist reading you can't beat it. It is a story for true romantics.
In short: An emotional read.
About the Author
OLIVIA LARA was born and raised in Bucharest in a family of
booklovers and storytellers. Since university she has worked as a journalist
and marketer in Romania, France and the United States. She is currently a
marketing executive in San Francisco and lives in the Bay Area with her
husband, young daughter and four cats. Someday in Paris is her first novel.
You can follow Olivia here: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
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Thanks to Olivia Lara and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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A magical new love
story about star-crossed lovers, perfect for hopeless romantics and fans of One
Day and The Notebook.
What readers are saying about Someday in Paris:
'I absolutely adored this book and stayed up late at night
to finish it!! I couldn't put it down. This was a truly epic love story'
Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Magical, all-encompassing and timeless; an unforgettable
romance' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Without question 5.0 Exquisite Stars!! There are not enough
magical adjectives to describe the beauty of this story!! Someday in Paris
moved me beyond words and to quite a few tears' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Some books leave you a print in your heart which make them
difficult to forget ... Emotive, sweet and unforgettable ... The most beautiful
book I've read in a while!' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This is a book for hopeless romantics, for those who dare
to dream, and for those who believe in true love everlasting ... I could not
put it down' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This book left me speechless. I haven't read such an
amazing story in a long time' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I absolutely loved this book ... The story kept me hanging
on and reading late into the night' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Giveaway (US only)
To enter the Goodreads giveaway to win a Kindle copy of Someday in Paris, just follow the link below and good luck!https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/311490-someday-in-paris
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