Thank you to Netgalley for giving me the chance to read an review "We'll Always Have Paris"
by Sue Watson. A beautiful work of women's fiction. Love can be found again, even when we least expect it to. I highly recommend this book.

I normally don’t read books with older main characters, but from the moment I saw the title I just wanted to read it, also the synopsis was good and I wanted to find out what would happen in this story.
From the very beginning we know there’s something they’re not telling us but as you keep reading, as the flashes of the past start, you get to know Rosie and Peter, and their story.
I was surprised with the book, the story, the characters and what they made me feel, what they made me think. Having parents who are in their sixties it was very interesting to read about Rosie and her feelings as a mom. It made me think about all that mothers don’t say but that they always feel. It was also very nice to find a story of second chances, redemption. A story of two characters looking for happiness and giving themselves the opportunity to follow their dreams regarding the physical age they have.
It was a very sweet story, I loved the characters (except the daughter most of the time). I loved Rosie and her sense of humor and I love Peter and his personality.
A lovely and full of hope story about second chances and trying happiness one more time that I highly recommend.

I would like to thank Skyhorse Publishing for the ARC of this novel through Netgalley. Seventeen year old Rosie met Peter in an art class and they fell in love. They dreamed of traveling to Paris and living an art-filled, bohemian life together, but it was not to be.

Flash forward about forty years and we find a recently widowed Rosie, now sixty-five who runs into Peter for the first time in decades. Will they be able to return to that same first love feeling again?

I thought this was a thoughtfully written story-exploring what it means to love again as a more mature couple, who have had very full past lives. Can two very full lives blend together, or is it best to settle for what you know and are used to living? This was a very sweet story, although it was a bit slow at times. Certainly worth reading!

We all have dreams from our youth that never happened. Instead, life gets in the way to thwart our best intentions.

That's the premise of this title. Rosie Jackson falls hard for Peter at art college. Together, they dream of leaving England behind to visit Paris where they'll be 'starving artists' soaking in the culture.

But, life happens and a situation occurs which has them separated. Rose goes on to marry a stable fellow from home, have 2 girls, purchase a flower shop, and make a good life.

Fast forward 47 years and Rose is widowed. Her daughters are holding down the fort, but she rejoins them when asked to help with a particularly difficult bridal account. It is when they are putting the final touches at the wedding that Rose runs into her beloved Peter.

From that point on, she has to decide whether to leave the past in the past or embrace the second chance in front of her.

Overall, this was a wonderful read filled with first loves, second chances, and recognizing that the future is what we make it.

**I received an e-copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**

I'm so happy I chose this book! I guess my intuition was right about wanting to start this book.

This was literally a fun read. This is like the continuation of Love, Rosie by Cecilia Ahern but with a different story line and I can't help it but be charmed about a story of two old people, once lovers, meet again in their sixties. It felt like the stars, the planet, and the moon aligned for Rosie and Peter. I'm going to miss this book a ton.

The story focuses on the life of Rosie Draper-Carter, after Mike, her husband, passed away at the age of sixty-four. To spend her time, she works in their floral shop, helping her two daughters, Anna and Isobel, arrange flowers for weddings, funerals, birthday, and graduations. On a particular clients' granddaughter's wedding, Rosie is met with an unexpected reunion with her first love, Peter Moreton. But after a thorough heartbreak, will you be accepting of someone who once crushed your heart in pieces?

Watson had very well moved my heart with this story and I love this book for that reason! Second chances are hard to give but through this book, Watson has shown a reason why they should be given. Not everyone deserves it but when you see someone who changed because of realizing their faults and acknowledging what they did wrong, who else best deserves such notion than that person?

This book has drawn a picture of the difference between the want and the needs, being responsible and being free, being in two different level of society.

On the other hand, when you realize that you have everything in life, and discover that all is served in a silver platter for you, you begin to realize that the one thing you took for granted is the one thing you've only ever needed. You can pursue all the adventures you want. You can go as far as where you want to be. But you just don't leave people with broken promises. I have never believed that promises are meant to be broken. These are the few treasures that are priceless and there are people who value them.

I encountered several problems while reading, though. One of which is that the characters felt voiceless when in a dialogue. I have no idea how loud the characters are speaking or how they are reacting while talking to each other. There's the repetition of "Rosie says", or "Peter says" and it bothers me in a way, not hearing how these characters are really talking.

On a positive note, I very much enjoyed the book as a whole. After reading it, I wanted to go back to it but I felt that it might break my heart because of how realistic the events felt. This book teaches what maturity is and seeing things in a different perspective, in an older and wiser state of life.

A story of forgiveness, of second chances, of facing the past and moving forward, you might not miss this heart-touching story!

I love Sue’s books- they always combine an absolutely fantastic storyline with wonderfully warm characters that completely draw you in.

Rosie is just beginning to settle back into life after losing her husband and she meets her first love at a wedding. Peter stole her heart as a youngster but circumstances split them up. The spark is still there and they both begin to wonder what might have been if they’d taken a different path.

It explores family relationships and the little niggles that can come with every day life. Her daughters are trying to smother her with kindness and she has to make a stand and make them aware that she’s still young enough to follow her heart and childhood dreams.
There is not just one perfect person for everyone is the message throughout the book. You can be extremely happy with the love of your life- but there may be another ‘one’ just around the corner who will make life exciting and sparkly at any age. It’s never too late to make a fresh start and make some new plans and dreams.

It’s an absolutely heartwarming story leaving you with a very warm feeling – wishing that you were a part of the story.

This is a lovely story of finding true love for a second time. Rosie and Peter were a couple for a short time as teens, their relationship ended and they went on to live their lives apart. Rosie was married for 46 years to a wonderful man that cared deeply for her and her two daughters. A year after his death, she crosses paths with her first love, Peter. The story goes from there.
Peter and Rosie are older and wiser and accept each other's faults and blend into a close loving relationship better than the one they had as teens.
This is a story that explores the love of a couple in their 60's. It was written masterfully and I totally enjoyed the journey into this world.
Thank you to NetGalley.com and Skyhorse Publishing for a copy of this book to read in exchange for a unbiased review.

Review: I love stepping into the world of Sue Watson. Sue's is able to convey many emotions across in her writing. They are easy to read but with great depth to her characters and settings. This book is no exception.I loved the cover of this book, so bright and upon reading the blurb I knew it was going to be emotional. I haven't read a book from an older perspective before so it was interesting to read but so relate able as well. Loved it!

We'll always have Paris is a charming story of people who are granted second chances in life and love.

Seasoned Romance, second chance at love story

I think that Sue Watson had a very good premise for her book. While the book was an okay read, I needed something more for it to be a really good read, just not sure what. I thought Rose and her relationships with her daughters were well done. I wish we understood more of how she and her late husband Mike got together. I did like how she went on a path to find herself again at 60. I think it was her relationship with Peter, her first love, that just didn't work for me even though he tried hard at redeeming himself I just didn't like him that well.
I received an advance reader copy from Netgalley.

A truly uplifting book about second chances and written in an easy and delightful style. The book has "real" characters and told with heart! A beautiful tale about allowing oneself to love again later in life and love that never really dies. I just loved this book and thank you for the opportunity to have read it prior to publication.

This story is of Rosie Carter who has just lost her husband of forty odd years. She has two daughters,a business and boatloads of memories. These memories are the wind in her sails and we are given insights into the working of her mind and she deals with her life. She runs into her past and is forced to weigh the good and the bad and realize she lead the best life she could.I am nowhere near the age Rosie is, but I was still able to relate to the variety of emotions she goes through. Her family is a group of very realistic people who together form a great life with the usual and the unusual ups and downs.The writing is good, and the rediscovery of herself before she settled into the roles she plays today in her world, is the highlight of the book.

I was able to review this book thanks to Net Galley. I will say the premise of this book was good. I was really looking forward to it as I love first love/long lost love stories. I struggled all the way through this book with connecting to anyone. I did not care for Rosie at all. I did not like her as a young girl falling in love and I really did not like her as an older widow woman either. I wanted so badly to feel for her but she just really irritated me. It seemed like it focused on her infatuation with Peter and then how insecure she felt around him and this theme yo-yo'd back and forth for much of the book. While I get it to some degree it was really overstated.
I was also put off by her grown daughters. I do understand the family dynamic that the author was going for but I did not like either of the daughters. I felt like all three of these women were immature and selfish in many ways. It seems that simple conversations should have been had. I feel that Peter was held at arms length because 40 years prior as a young man her hurt Rosie. Forgiveness did not come easy that is for sure. At times if seemed as if Rosie blamed him and criticized him living his life independent and free and not settling down with a family.
Overall, I was not impressed by the characters and so I really didn't care if they ended up together or not. I just fond myself frustrated and annoyed. I did like the idea and the premise and a Paris romance sounded wonderful but I was left disappointed.

Oh this is a touching story! I love that the main characters are in their 60's. This is a welcome change to the typical young and beautiful character. As much as we would all love to stay young and tight skinned, it isn't reality. Rosie is reminded of her beauty throughout the novel. Her beauty as a young woman and her beauty as an older woman. A great reminder to women everywhere!

I recently lost my father and can relate to the feelings that Rosie felt in the beginning of the novel. As Rosie discovered her new normal (the one that included her as a widow and living alone) I felt a real connection to her. She almost felt real to me.

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. I did find it to be slightly repetitive at times though, reminding the reader of events that previously occurred. I also felt it could have been a more fluid read. There were times throughout the novel that the author jumped from one scene to the next with little transition.

Overall, I highly recommend this novel.

This is a lovely story that covers decades. The book has a good plot and it is well written. I enjoyed reading about the characters and getting to know their lives.

Just a really sweet book about a woman who rediscovers herself. I really enjoyed reading this book and would not put it down. If you want a feel good novel, this is perfect!

Love the family dynamics and the book was almost as though I was people watching. Felt very "in tune" with all the characters and can relate to Rosie ( my age ) her children, grandchildren and partner. Very enjoyable and comfortable book

Finally - a book with a love story about an older woman! As a 60ish year old reader, I get tired of reading about love among the very young. The author has provided her readers with a wonderful 65 year old main character and given us a wonderful love story. This is my first Sue Watson book but it certainly won't be my last because I've just ordered several of her older books.

Rosie and Mike were married for many years and had a wonderful marriage and two daughters before Mike got sick and died very quickly. After being part of a couple for so many years, Rosie struggles with how to make a life for herself. She owns a flower shop and when she is doing the flowers for a major wedding, she sees Peter - her first love. She and Peter met in art school when they were young and full of wonderful plans for their future together. However, as with many first loves, life gets in the way and changes those plans as it did with Rosie and Peter. When they meet again and start seeing each other, she has to keep it from her daughters who think she is too old to start seeing someone and that she should continue to act like a widow to honor the memory of their father. Rosie wants to live life again and live her life without putting her family first as she has done her whole life. Will Rosie be able to find love again at 65 and, more importantly, will Rosie be able to find out who she truly and what she wants out of life?

I definitely enjoyed this novel and loved Rosie. Since the story is told in two time periods, we got the description of young love and finding love again at a more mature age.

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book to read and review.

I'll admit that I was drawn to this book because it focused on a woman in her sixties. When Rosie's husband passes away, she finds herself missing him every day and she tries her best to be busy at their flower shop, working alongside her daughters but a chance encounter with Peter, a former flame has her wondering if she could get a second chance at love.
On writing, I felt as though some parts veered off the subjective tone the book opened with and this affected my focus.
I loved the fact the author went with a demographic and a topic that's rarely discussed or written about in such a spectrum, because, Rosie's sixty four and she gets hopeful, giddy, confused and baffled with love just as a young woman would- so that's quite something.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.