As might be expected, Veronica Henry latest is a delightful read that immerses the reader in the beauty and vibrancy of the City of Lights, the magic and romance of Paris, the culture, of stylish and cool fashion, the irresistible food, restaurants, markets, shops, bars, art, books, and many of the well known landmarks. If you have never been, it will make you yearn to go, and if you know Paris, it will bring back all your nostalgic memories of it. Juliet is in her fifties, a freelance lifestyle journalist and ghostwriter, after 25 years of marriage, she has 2 children, Nate and Izzy, now grown up and embarking on their own lives. She and her husband, Stuart, have amicably separated after their lives and interests diverge. They have sold the family home, and with money in the bank, Juliet rents an apartment in Paris for 30 days.

She is intending to write her own lifestory, titled The Ingenue, a form of therapy and coming to term with the guilt and secrets from when she first arrived in Paris as an au pair to help the Beauboise family with their 3 young children. Juliet was a wide eyed, naive, and impressionable 20 year old, desperate to soak in everything that constituted Paris, with aspirations of becoming a journalist, and acquiring a more exciting life and chic fashionable persona. It was all shaping up into all that Juliet had dreamed of, aided by the bold spirit of her new friend, Nathalie, and then she met the boy that lit up her heart. It all came to a shocking end, now Juliet wants to come to terms with her troubled past, harbouring new hopes of rising like a phoenix from the ashes, renewing friendships and her love of Paris.

In a narrative that shifts seamlessly from the past to the present, Juliet's memories return with ease as she begins to write of the joys and pains of long ago, and buried in her are the still alight embers of the love of her life, a man she has never forgotten, and still hankers for. Is this all beyond her reach, an impossibility, given all the years, and all the pain and heartbreak that stands between them? This is a wonderfully engaging and inspiring read for women, Juliet is in her fifties, and, despite all the fears and insecurities, has the courage and energy to start again. A major higlight is Henry paying homage to Paris, it is at the heart of this story of Juliet, people, relationships, and the conundrums that life can throw at you. Highly recommended. Many thanks to the publisher for an ARC.

Thank you for my eARC of this book. Unfortunately I didn’t finish this one, it just wasn’t for me. The tone and narrator weren’t really my cup of tea so I didn’t get along with it.

Juliet finds herself single again after her marriage of twenty five years has come to an amicable end, as she and her husband Stuart no longer want the same things, so she sets off on a journey to rediscover herself, and where better than Paris, the place she fell in love thirty years ago and found the love of her life, Olivier. What will happen during the next thirty days in Paris is entirely up to her and she is ready to tell her story...

Thirty Days in Paris is a sweet story about first love, friendship, heartbreak and survival. Juliet is a strong character when we first meet her, with a long marriage behind her and two grown up children that have flown the nest it's time to put herself first, so returning to Paris to reminisce and write her story seems like a good idea as she needs to lay some ghosts to rest. Rewind thirty years and she's a naive teenager who wants to see the world so when she sees an advert for an au pair she jumps at the chance. Henry takes us on this journey alongside Juliet, showing us all the beauty of Paris and more, but we also experience the bumpy part of this ride too and my heart went out to many of the characters in this book who the author had depicted so perfectly. It's an adorable read with humour and emotion flowing through every page. Paris has never appealed to me until I read this book and now I'm tempted to pack my bags and experience it for myself.

I'd like to thank Orion and Netgalley for the auto approval, I will post my review on Goodreads now and Amazon on publication day.

Well if this book doesn’t make you fall in love with Paris, nothing will!

I envied Juliet, I mean how could you not? Following her heart she decides to go and stay in Paris for thirty days to write a novel as well as reminisce of her time she spent there in her younger years. The author’s descriptions of this city were absolutely wonderful. The sites, smells, sounds, I had to stop myself from hoping on the next train or plane over there! She really captures the lifestyle and I loved the description of Juliet’s apartment with the balcony. Honestly it felt like I had been transported with Juliet and was experiencing it all for myself.

Juliet’s past and present collide when she comes to Paris and it is like an emotional roller coaster reconnecting with the people she met there when she was younger. I especially loved the friendship she has with Nathalie who was a fabulous character, she brings a certain energy to the story that was contagious.

Thirty Days in Paris was just ooh la la! Whilst there may be romance it is mainly about going after your dreams and not to be afraid to do it. There is lots that people can learn from our protagonist Juliet and I didn’t want to say goodbye to her at the end or Paris for that matter. Such a fabulous read of pure escapism that left me totally elated.

This was very strangely written, it seems to flit between 1st and 3rd person which was very off putting and did spoil the read, it also flitted backwards and forwards between timelines which didn't help with the narrative, I am sure some people will enjoy but not for me.

Always very happy to read a Veronica Henry book and this one was brilliant.
The way Paris is described almost made me feel I was there. A wonderful storyline and engaging characters. I was hooked from page one.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Thank you so much Random Things Tours and Orion for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review 💖!

Rating: 5/5⭐️

I love Paris, it’s definitely one of my favourite cities and I found the descriptions on this novel so sweet and exactly how I also remember Paris by! This is my first time reading anything about Veronica Henry and I fell in love with her writing, her characters and the whole scenario of Thirty Days in Paris.

This is a book out of my comfort zone but I’m so glad I took the chance! I love the little back and forward to discover what happen in Paris and all the courage Juliet had to revisit and face the issues that made Paris go from her dream city to a city she avoided for thirty years! This is also a book that navigates a little bit of a middle life crisis, but in a beautiful way: Juliet is rediscovering herself and figuring out what needs healing and a final point for her to be able to start the next chapter of her life.

It’s an easy read but at the same time, it’s emotional rich, it’s interesting and makes you want to keep reading slowly and fast all at the same time! This book was honestly a very good surprise!

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I was so drawn into this one - Paris is a beautiful place, and I felt like I was there with this one. Switching between timelines of the current day and the past when Juliet was last in Paris. The plot was beautiful and easy to read, this book felt like sitting in the sun with a cocktail in hand and knowing you have nowhere to go. I highly recommend this book and will need to go read more of Henry's books.

Thirty Days in Paris by Veronica Henry is a charming and delightful novel that takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery and romance in the city of love. The story follows Grace, a successful but unfulfilled magazine editor, who finds herself alone and lost after her husband's infidelity. With her life in shambles, Grace decides to take a chance and escape to Paris, where she hopes to find clarity and inspiration.

Once in Paris, Grace meets a cast of colorful characters who help her navigate the city and discover its secrets. Along the way, she encounters a handsome Frenchman, who challenges her to step out of her comfort zone and embrace life's possibilities. As Grace immerses herself in the beauty and culture of Paris, she discovers a newfound sense of purpose and passion, which she carries with her back to London.

Henry's writing is witty and engaging, and her descriptions of Paris are vivid and evocative. She brings the city to life with all its charm and romance, and readers will feel like they are right there with Grace, savoring croissants at a sidewalk café or strolling along the Seine.

Overall, Thirty Days in Paris is a delightful and uplifting novel that will appeal to anyone who has ever dreamed of escaping to the city of love. It's a perfect read for a cozy night in, with a glass of wine and a warm blanket. Highly recommended!

The story is about Juliet who wants to go back to Paris to put some emotional ghosts to rest, and the timeline moves between current day and her previous time in the city.

I’ve never been to Paris but the descriptions in this book really made me feel as if I knew it and was there. All the way through I felt like I was listening to a story told to me by a friend as I was so drawn into the story and rode the up and down waves as they occurred.

This is not my favourite book by this author though still a great read!

Thanks to Orion Books and NetGalley for an advance copy in exchange for my honest review

4.5 stars

Wow, it's not often I want to give 6 stars out of 5 for a book, but this is it. I've read a few Veronica Henry books and enjoyed every one but Thirty Days in Paris, tops them all and feel this will be my book of the year. I didn't want it to end and read this book for hours at a time, needing to know what happens to the main character Juliet and her friends and family next.

I was instantly transported to Paris this book which initially starts with an alternating between then and now of Juliet's life when she starts off in her 20s and travels to become an au pair with a French family in Paris and the now where her children have flown the nest and she's split with her husband and wondering were the next part of her life will take her, but wants to spend the next 30 days back in Paris reminiscing and reconnecting to put things right after her last stay in Paris 30 years ago. I totally fell in love with the characters, locations and enjoyed everything about this book.

There was no rushed ending and the book was perfectly paced and took me away to the romantic city of Paris and all it's delights and locations with every page, whether a chic boutique, restaurant or even Juliet's accommodation and friends she makes along the way. I felt I was right there with Juliet.. A wonderfully paced and perfectly written book for any occasion.

A big thank you to Orion Publishing Group and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. I've just been reminded was an amazing author Veronica is and will definitely be seeking out those books I haven't yet read in the near future.

A brilliant read and one I really enjoyed. The characters are loveable and varied, the plot is one that is engaging and medium paced. I found myself completely drawn into the story and enjoyed the writing style.

It has taken thirty years for Juliet to take thirty days now in Paris.

For Juliet, Paris has always had a special place in her heart, when she was young and naïve she found Paris was the answer to all her dreams but when misunderstandings and secrets threaten everything Juliet heads back home to England.

Now thirty years older, separated from her husband and with children who have flown the nest and no real commitment to anything Juliet can now go back to the city of her dreams. Her aim is to spend thirtday days in Paris and find herself, find what she wants to do next, where she wants to put down roots and perhaps find the past?

Thrust back into the world of Paris, it’s bustling streets, the noises, the sights, the smells, the tastes of the food Juliet is immersed completely. She seeks out old friends, makes new ones and establishes herself and finds work along the way. But she must also address the elephant in the room – why she left Paris when she did and the heart she broke on the way.

To do this Juliet puts pen to paper and writes the story of the young au pair, thirty years previous. We as readers get to read this story and learn the truth. A dual timeline which fits seamlessly into the novel and adds to the picture of Paris that is painted as well as the romance of the past, the present and the future.

Veronica Henry has done it again, she has created a novel worthy of escaping into and where I was whisked away to Paris without leaving the comfort of my home. Beautiful escapist romance and proves that even if you think your life has reached a crossroads, the new path might be even more exciting!

I absolutely loved this book, one of the best books I've read recently, I couldn't put it down! A real second chance at love and life in a city the main character, Juliet, had thought had passed her by in her 20s.

Juliet and her husband have recently split up after children and a lifetime together, but it's all very amicable and they still love each other, but more as friends. So after their house is sold, and the children are now young adults and have left home, Juliet decides to give herself time to collect herself and rents an apartment in Paris for 30 days to write the book about her life she has been wanted to do for years.

Whilst there Juliet reconnects with a chef friend from all those years ago when she worked as a nanny in Paris (loved her!), and looks up a 'lost' love too, the friend is glad to see her but the lost love is harder to connect to as Juliet just left without explaining anything to him all those years ago. There is also the mystery about why Juliet left Paris so suddenly when she was younger, that slowly unfolds throughout the story, which flips back and forth between the past and the present. She is older and wiser now and needs to find closure on a few events and confront a few people.

I love Veronica Henry's writing anyway, but this is her best book so far, pure escapism, and such a lovely feeling throughout the whole book.

I felt completely transported to Paris throughout this enjoyable story. I could see the sights, smell the food and with the the odd bits of French peppered throughout, felt as though I could hear Paris too.

It is very clear that Juliet, and most likely the author loves the City of Romance, and it comes across so well on the page. And I was intrigued by Juliet's first trip to Paris when she was only 20.

I enjoyed reading the chapters which were written as Juliet writing her own book about that first trip, and I though I had guessed what happened, but was definitely not quite correct. And seeing current Juliet reconnect with people she knew first time around while rediscovering herself and meeting new people is wonderful to see.

I just was really entertained by everything in this story, it was perhaps missing the magic ingredient that made me want to read it non stop but I think that was me not the book, but other than that is is an incredibly good book, and a pleasure to read and discover.

Thank you to Orion and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Veronica is one of my auto read authors and I always look forward to her next book coming out, wether it be one of a series or her stand alones. I really enjoyed this one. Set in Paris, which is a place iv never really hankered after to go to but with Veronica being the absolute master of descriptive writing I would now love to. She paints a picture so beautifully with her words and this did not disappoint, iv also learned not to read one of her books while hungry as the food descriptions have your mouth watering constantly. This is a lovely love story, I thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read this early copy.

This is the story of Juliet who travels to Paris after an amicable end to her marriage of 25 years. Juliet is in her early fifties, her children have grown up and flown the nest and she and her husband have decided that they are no longer ‘in love’ and have separated. She is a freelance writer with money in the bank and so decides to rent a tiny flat in Paris, a place she has not visited since she was 20

Paris is the real star of the story. This is the Paris of love stories, full of lovely shops, beautiful art and friendly bar men, a Paris where all of the men are good looking and the women are impossibly well-dressed. It’s probably not very realistic on an every day basis but the book certainly made me want to revisit the city and to try and find some of Juliet’s bars, restaurants and markets.

During her stay Juliet wants to write down the story of her visit when she was an au pair to a young couple and their three children. The story is told as a dual time-line with Juliet’s present day story alternating with the chapters of her book as she writes them. We see how she settles into her new life and meets old friends and we also get the story of how they first met and formed their relationships in that first visit.

It's a lovely story of a woman finding herself again after one phase of her life comes to an end as well as finally coming to terms with events of thirty years earlier and is written with all of Veronica Henry’s usual flair and warmth. A great piece of escapist fiction to curl up with.
Thank you to Net Galley and the publishers for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A most enjoyable read. This book begins with alternative chapters, giving us a split timeline between our main character, Juliet's life now, as she returns to Paris after many years and her first trip as a young lady. This tugs at the heartstrings as we negotiate ups and downs but all in all, a satisfactory ending. I have also been left with a burning desire to re-visit Paris myself!

Veronica Henry is one of my go to authors and this story did not disappoint. A lovely heartwarming story in a wonderful setting - a really great read! Thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for an advanced copy.

Juliet and Stuart have just divorced but are still good friends, they just drifted apart when the children left home after 20 years together. Not knowing what to do next and where to live Juliet decides to go to Paris for 30 days to write a book of her own ( she is a ghost writer) so rents an apartment
30 years before Juliet was in Paris working as an au pair where she met and fell head over heals in love with Olivier. Unfortunately there was a misunderstanding with the family she was living with and she had to leave immediately without telling anyone
Can she reconnect with the people she left behind or is it too late?
I did struggle a little with it as it kept jumping back in time and there was a lot of French dialogue so wasn't sure if I was missing anything not being able to speak it. Still a good story though