The Paris Daughter is a wonderful story.
The latest mystery box and the story behind it is slowly revealed in a heartfelt way.
It’s time for Blake to live for herself and she travels to Paris to discover her great grandmother but she finds so much more.
I loved the backstory and the ending was truly wonderful.
I didn’t want the story to end. I can’t wait for next book!

A lovely heartfelt book with duel timelines set in one of my favourite places - Paris. This was the first book I read by Soraya Lane and while this novel is part of a series it is stand alone and I didn't feel I missed anything not being familiar with the author. This was what you'd expect from a historical novel set in Paris - heartache, intrigue and mystery. I also enjoyed the discussion of fashion and the desire to be Coco Chanel. Overall a heartwarming, entertaining read. Thank you for the opportunity to review this ARC!

The Paris Daughter was such a great read!

I really enjoyed the 1930s-1940s to modern day.

The story is set in Europe, specifically London & Paris.

Blake is writing an article about finding out who her great grandmother is. She received a box with a piece of fabric and a drawing inside that was supposed to be given to grandma from her birth mom.

What kind of secrets do our ancestors carry? Scandals, affairs, lovers, adoption, and beautiful talent.

A wonderful read, thank you @NetGalley for letting me receive an early copy.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I enjoyed reading this dual timeline book.

The story is about the search a great granddaughter goes on for her great grandmother. After having given birth to daughter, she had no option but to give the child up for adoption, with only a box containing some information for hope of being found and being together again.

The story was emotional and very well written.

I highly recommend this book.

Thanks to Bookoture for having me on this tour of The Paris Daugther by Soraya Lane

From the moment I delved into this book, I found myself deeply connected to Blake. The captivating writing style immediately grabbed my attention in the opening chapter, making it hard for me to tear myself away from the pages.

I truly appreciate the way this book effortlessly intertwines the past and the present as we embark on a journey to unearth the secrets of Blake's boxes. It's fascinating to witness two remarkable women, Eveline and her great-granddaughter Blake, each portrayed in their unique and compelling lights as Blake traverses through France to unravel her family's enigma.
While diving into the mystery, Blake has a serendipitous encounter with Henri, a charming Frenchman, and sparks fly instantly. In just under 2 weeks, love blossoms between them. Despite a heartbreaking misunderstanding that leads Blake back to London, she remains optimistic. Her determination to uncover her grandmother's past is unwavering, and she believes that the truth will eventually come to light.

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Thank you for the chance to read this ARC in return for my honest opinion.

This is part of a series about Hope's Home for unmarried mothers but it is perfectly possible to read and follow this as a standalone book.

This time we meet Evelina and Blake - Blake is the recipient of a box from Hope's legacy. She has no idea what the box contains or what the contents mean.
So we embark of a dual time line tale of a talented woman let down by the man who captivates her and her Great grand daughter who wants to find out who Evelina was. This means a trip to Paris to write a series of articles to save her job.
Inevitably in this series, Blake meets an enigmatic man who steals her heart and encourages her to see her own capabilities and to follow her own dreams even if he feels her motives are questionable.
All the while in the inbetween war years Evelina carves out her own niche within the fashion world - going to London at the start of WW2 to have her baby and where she finds Hope.

There were some inconsistencies in what on the whole was a well written book. The end seemed very rushed. There were important questions unanswered for Blake and no mention at all of the Perfume that Evelina had produced - though it is mentioned earlier in the book.

However this is a brilliant addition to the series - and the minor gripes I have does not mean it does not deserve its 5 stars.
A lovely read - so different to Soraya's other titles

This book was a part of a series (you don't have to read any of them to read this book) but I didn't realize this until I finished this book. This was an emotional journey to find out the story of the contents in a box left to a daughter who was given up for adoption.

Told in two different eras, 1930's France and Present day London, by Eveline and Blake, her great-granddaughter who's running around France trying to solve the mystery of her family. While Blake's trying to find clues, she meets a gorgeous Frenchman, Henri, and the chemistry between them is instantaneous. They fall in love in less than 2 weeks. But after a misunderstanding, Blake returns to London with a broken heart. She's also no closer to finding out who fathered her grandma.

A fabulous read!!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Once again, Soraya Lane has written a story that’ll weave its way into your heart! This story of Blake’s search to find out more about her grandmother’s adoption was so sweet and full of emotion, not to mention a new passionate love! I’ve loved this series and can’t wait for the next book!

It is a split-time fiction set mostly in and around Paris France. It's a story of love, dreams, and daring to live out one's life/dreams, despite what others say. Present day England & Paris follows the life of Blake, a journalist, as she researches the few clues she has to the life of her great-grandmother Eveline. 1930's Paris follows the life of Eveline, a self-taught seamstress who dreams of becoming the next Coco Chanel. Both stories follow dreams, romance, and heartache. The story was so engaging that it was hard to put down. Although book 5 in a series, it stands alone.
I received an ARC copy from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

I am loving this series, The Lost Daughters by Soraya Lane. A captivating dual timeline about never giving up on your dreams, finding oneself, family, love, loss and determination. The Paris Daughter is a well written novel that draws you in from the very first page, it was so hard to put down. The journey through Paris was everlasting and mouthwatering. I can’t wait to read the next instalment. Highly recommended 5 star book and series.
I would like to thank the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for this copy of the novel, in exchange for my honest review.
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This was a well crafted dual timeline novel based on the search from a great granddaughter for her great grandmother. She had given birth to a daughter in secret and was forced to give her up for adoption leaving a box of clues behind her in the hope that they would eventually be reunited.. it certainly pulled on the heartstrings as both of the main characters embarked on seemingly doomed relationships. The novel had a focus on haute couture which gave added interest although as part of it was set in Paris just before ww2 I wondered if and hoped that it would explore life in that city during the conflict. This did not diminish my enjoyment of an absorbing read

This was the first book I have read by Soraya Lane. It was FABULOUS! I am alrady onto the third book in the same series. RUN, do not walk to read this series!! So glad I found a new author to follow.

Such a great read! Highly recommend this one.

Many thanks to the author, the publisher, and Netgalley for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

The Paris Daughter is the fifth book in the Lost Daughters Series by Soraya Lane. As with the previous books in the series I enjoyed the dual timeline of grandmother’s world and present time granddaughter’s life. Another clue has been left at Hope’s House. As usual the clue is vague, with a research journey following when found after Blake’s grandmother has passed.

A beautiful if heartbreaking wartime story is uncovered but also a new start and love for Blake. Blake must decide if she will risk all for love too. A lovely story taking place in the romantic city of Paris.

I have read all the books in the Lost Daughter’s series and this new title, the fifth in the series, is another wonderfully engaging read.
Like the other books in the series the protagonist in this story Blake attends a meeting at a lawyers office that changes her life. She is told that her grandmother was born at Hopes House, a home for unmarried mothers and that she was adopted. A tiny wooden box containing a sketch of a dress and a piece of material is handed over to Blake and she is determined to find out what they mean and what is their connection to her grandmother.
Blake is a journalist and she uses the journey of finding out about her family as a story for her magazine.
The journey leads Blake to Paris to the fashion district to learn not only of her great grandmother Evelina but it is also a journey of discovery about herself.
There is romance, family secrets, trust and the bonds of family which make this another great read from Soraya Lane.

My heart broke for Evelina in the beginning. I had similarities to hers leaving home to be on her own. I felt, with understanding, the struggles that come with that newfound freedom. Her dream to become a successful fashion designer, would it ever come true? It seems with her life, everything is give and take. But what else do you do in Paris other than pick up the pieces and move on.
The author bounces between decades telling you a story from the past, and one in the current day. This author is a master in this telling. Just as you cannot wait to turn the page on the past, the next chapter begins with the current day always keeping you on the edge of the next moment.
I loved Blake from the beginning with the current story. One to always care for her siblings, much like a mother would. Always the responsible one, always prepared. So when she receives a box to the past, would she have the courage to follow the past back to Paris to search for her great grandmother. Could she leave London and all her responsibilities?
As for the men in this book, I’ll not comment for fear of leaving any spoilers. Just know you’ll be enchanted with them as Evelina and Blake were. This book left me melancholy but I also felt that taking a chance, no matter how big, can lead you to great things. I would highly recommend this book.

Yes this is part of a series but it's also perfectly fine as a standalone. Lane has written a dual time line novel about Blake's hunt for information about her grandmother Evelina. The women are linked not only by genetics but also by their love for fashion. What happened to Eveline in 1939? What's in the box? Both questions are key to the story, which, oddly for this genre, is almost more interesting in the present time line when Blake is working with Henri, who becomes a romantic interest. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. An easy read,

Firstly what an adorable cover! With thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest opinion
Having read other books by this author I knew it would be a delightful tale which it was I throughly enjoyed the characters and the premise and can highly recommend this book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Forbidden Love

A dual timeline story set in 1939 and in present day time. A story of Love and heartache. One woman’s unselfish and heartbreaking choice to give her daughter a better life than she could provide. In present time a granddaughter is given a tiny box with a scrap of fabric and a dress design found in the basement of a former home for unwed mothers.

The story follows both Evaline’s unfortunate circumstances in 1939 and the forbidden romance that tore her heart apart and destroyed her career. It also follows her granddaughter Blake’s quest to find out what the box means and her grandmother’s story. This includes a romance with Henri the designer that is helping her find out about her grandmother.

It was a very well written story in both timelines, the characters were realistic and the story kept my interest throughout. I enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend it.

I received a copy for free to read and review. The review and the words are all my own.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! The Paris Daughter by Soraya Lane is a romantic novel based in the present but with undertones of historical fiction. When Evelina turned 18 her parents gave her an ultimatum, get married or leave. So, she left. In Paris, she discovered the depths of her creative energy as well as heartache. Having read many of Lane’s novels, I didn’t read the full synopsis and though I enjoyed the story it wasn’t what I would typically have picked up to read. I found the story, though interesting in that I was able to glimpse the role of women in the fashion industry before the Second World War, I was left wanting to discover more about Evelina’s life and found the story focused too much on the present time. It left me with many questions and though it was a nice, light read, it really wasn’t for me.