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.

I loved this book! The duel timeline was very effective in telling two stories that were connected. Soraya Lane's writing made me feel the emotions of each character. I love reading books set in Paris, and now I can't wait to read the entire series.

Thank you NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thankyou to NetGalley and Bookouture for allowing me to read The Paris Daughter for an honest review.
This novel weaves an interesting story, one that takes the reader into the world of high fashion of another era. Blake’s quest to find why her grandmother had been adopted is well-handled. Glimpses of the past in between contemporary chapters impel the reader to ask what’s next? The plot twists and turns come as a surprise and add to the tension and excitement.
I love the parallel lives past and present, though the ending differs.
Dual timelines are not my preferred form of reading, but I must say my interest was piqued by the first chapter, which raises the question of the prologue. This prologue is completely unnecessary. The opening chapter awakens the curiosity of the reader, with the question What is in the box? The content of the redundant (in my opinion) prologue is repeated as Chapter 13. If it is necessary to introduce Evelina before Blake then Chapter 5 should be Chapter 1, and would make more sense.
On page 69 we have an example of some sloppy editing: How could a place that had been so vibrant and picturesque during the day, when she’d visited with her mother... Evelina and her mother have never before been to Paris, unless something is missing from the earlier chapter entitled 1927. This is her very first visit, and this is why she exhibits a certain naivety when in the streets of the capital.
If these glitches could be addressed, The Paris Daughter has all the makings of a first rate novel. This is why it only gets three stars.
In closing, the use in the title of Paris as an adjective grates on my grammar nerve.

It's been a while since I devoured a book in one day but I could not put this one down! The Paris Daughter is a dual timeline story with the first timeline taking place in the 1930s where Evalina, from the small village of Provins, France, leaves home after refusing an arranged marriage, heading to Paris to achieve her dream of becoming a fashion designer. The second timeline takes place in the present day and tells the story of Blake, a London writer who has been given a box from Hope's House, a (closed) home for unwed mothers. The box was that meant for Blake's grandmother, left by her biological mother when she was given up for adoption. Blake and her grandmother had been very close before her death, so Blake set about following the clues from the box to learn her family's secrets and history. This is book 5 in the series but can certainly be read as a stand-alone novel. I was rooting for Blake as she traveled from London to Paris, trying to learn more about the drawing that was left in the box. No spoilers - but this book did give me the happy ending that I love so much. I'm still hoping that Soraya Lane will tell Hope's story before she ends this series! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review

The Paris Daughter was a super enjoyable and easy read. I always love a dual timeline historical fiction/contemporary novel, and this one was done very well. I was drawn in with both characters and really didn't even have a preference of one over the other - I really did want to read about both timelines. When I got to the end and realized that this is a whole series (though each book can be read on its own), I got super excited! It already reminded me of The Seven Sisters series by Lucinda Riley (probably my all-time favorite series ever) and knowing there are more really reinforced that connection! So thrilled to have discovered a new series to make my way through :)

Like always Soraya’s books never disappoint! I’ve been loving the daughters series. I’d say this is one of my favorites that I’ve read so far.

This is the fifth book in The Lost Daughters series and it is another amazing story! Some people say you can read these as standalone books but I would suggest you read them all, and in order if possible. There are some characters who appear in the first book who have appeared in all of them.
I enjoyed both the Blake and the Evelina storylines. I'm not normally a fan of books that jump forward and back in time but Soraya does it really well!
I had to keep reading to find out how it would end. People who like historical fiction with a bit of mystery and romance will enjoy this book.
Thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture and Soraya Lane for the ARC of this book.

(Mostly) Solid Next Entry In Series, Brings Us Closer To Finale. What seems to be clear with this series is that our final book in it will seemingly be the origin story of Hope House, the very entity that essentially started the entire series - which itself would be an intriguing dynamic, storytelling wise. This book does a phenomenal job of bringing us that much closer to that tale... possibly as soon as the next book after this one???

Otherwise, this book largely works to the same degree and in the same ways that its predecessors do - they all manage to superbly combine both elements of Soraya Lane's romance writing prowess and her historical fiction writing prowess (as Soraya M. Lane). In this particular book, yet again both elements are particularly strong, though I might perhaps give the edge to the historical side - Evaline is truly one of the more assertive (in the best of ways) ladies Lane has ever created in a fictional period, and yet Evaline is also true to her times - she manages to have that steel hand wrapped in velvet that women of earlier times were well known (at least in some circles) for, and yet nothing is actually out of place here. The modern timeline is another of the "writer writes about her life" trope, and yet again, it works well with Lane writing it.

I say "Mostly" in the title because the back part of the tale just felt like it was missing... something? I'm not even sure what, exactly. Maybe more time with Evaline post-war, rather than the way we (the readers) get that information here? Even then, I'm not *sure* that's what I felt was missing, I just know that the ending ultimately felt a touch abrupt and not as complete as these tales have been, for some reason. But you, the reader of my review, should absolutely read this book and maybe help me figure out what I missed here?

Ultimately truly another excellent entry combining both of Lane's strengths.

Very much recommended.

While I got to experience the French setting, it was primarily set in Paris, and it took little advantage of anything else.
It was a stereotypical Parisian experience, and I didn't find anything new.
The mystery leads her to the province, but it is barely a footnote, and there could be more.

The dual timeline was done well. I enjoyed reading about Evelina. She was fascinating.

Overall, It was an enjoyable read, but it could have been so much more

"The Paris Daughter" is the fifth book in the series by Soraya Lane, but you can read it on its own without any issues. I found the transitions between past and present easy to follow. The book offers a nice mix of mystery and romance, with the Parisian setting and the emotional journey making it an entertaining read.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the advanced copy.

The Paris Daughter combines two timeline stories, one set in the pre-war Paris fashion scene and the other in contemporary London.

The story followed Blake's journey as she discovered a piece of her family's history.
This leads her to investigate the life of her great-grandmother Evelina, a once-famous fashion designer.

The story was both emotional and engaging. I enjoyed the shifts between timelines, which kept me interested throughout--a true page-turner.

This was an emotional story that explored history, romance, and mystery.

Fans of historical fiction will enjoy this novel.

“The Paris Daughter” is the fifth installment in “The Lost Daughter’s” series by Soraya Lane. Like all the other books in this series, this one can be read as a stand-alone. In this story, there’s a dual timeline - 1930s Paris following Evelina, an aspiring fashion designer and present day London following Blake, a journalist. The two stories are easy to keep apart. This book was another great one to read in the series - following an interesting mystery yet also a dash of romance thrown in.

Thank you netgalley for this ARC copy! I really enjoyed Blakes search for her great-grandmother and all the connections she made. I like the way it bounced from the two time frames and how it tied together.