Oh my goodness, Gillian Havey! What are you doing to me?
I've always loved the author's books, especially the stories set in France, but this was something else. Not as light hearted, but as much of a good read as the others, if not more.
The emotional rollercoaster I went on as I read was unbelievable.
Tom and Sophie have a place in Paris that has become their place, and they have visited it over the years. This last visit is so poignant, and its reason is heart-wrenching. I shall give nothing away, but I was in bits.
It is a more serious tale, detailing hard-hitting issues, but in a nuanced, sensitive way.
A true page-turner of a book, I loved it.
I think it's my favourite so far!

I'm conflicted about this one. The different timelines are interesting, and there's certainly a deep story here, but it's sad and touches on difficult themes. I think you really need to be in the right mood for this.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for access to this eARC.

I was a bit confused about this book to start with, and then when I realised what the Paris sections of ‘two weeks ago ‘ were about , the reality of them , I was exceptionally sad . So I suppose I can say in all honesty that this book really touched me more than I expected. Really good storytelling, lovely characters, highly recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC.

Sophie is about to marry Will but she has unfinished business with ex-husband Tom so she travels to Paris to meet him there one last time.

There are three timelines: From "first summer 2011" towards the present, "two weeks ago" in Paris and "now". The twist, which I've figured out very early on, comes at 40% and from then on the Now timeline actually also goes back in time, to after what happened with Tom and her encountering his best friend Will again, up to the wedding, but all while in the past timeline we haven't got to the point where Tom left yet.

I found it all very confusing and questioned why the story couldn't just have been told in a linear fashion. Also, don't get me wrong, I like Paris as much as the next person but I wouldn't want to go there eight years in a row, as symbolic to your relationship as it might be, especially if all you ever do is visit the Louvre. It just feels like such a cliché.

I really didn't understand why we had to spend so much time in Sophie's relationship with Tom. I would have loved to get more story with Will who was so lovely instead of endlessly having Sophie fretting about not becoming pregnant while not actually having much in common with rich boy Tom.

This story contains some emotionally hard-hitting topics and you might need tissues if you're prone to tears. Recommended if you like books with really gorgeous covers about how to deal with grief and getting second chances.

Every now and then I do like a good love story. This book kinda felt like that old movie Same Time Next Year. While I wasn’t a big fan of this book and really struggled to read it, others seemed to enjoy it.

I love books that have people meeting up at the same place each year and so decided this book was a definite for me,I guess I thought i knew what the premise would be and what would happen………how wrong I was, it was as enchanting as expected but didn’t expect so much depth and emotion and feeling……there was, naturally humour and of course romance but as the book took a steep turn I was really drawn into the characters lives and their experiences and how they were living…..I loved it

Never a fan of Paris tbh,( it’s always so much nicer in books ) I wasn’t expecting to be so interested in the sights and especially ‘The Mona Lisa’ which have never seen in real life but the author described it’s home and surroundings so well I was easily picturing it, something I rarely do with art even the most famous pieces

Is it cliched to say I adored a book? Maybe but there you go….I really did and found myself wishing everyone well at the end,satisfied at the outcome and the reading pleasure had just had

****January 14, 2025****

Paris was Sophie and Tom’s destination of choice. They even honeymooned there. This book focuses on Sophie and Tom’s relationship and their trips to Paris. How it began, their marriage and their tragic ending! Can Sophie rebuild her life and be happy?

This is a more serious and heavy-hitting book than this author usually writes. This author does an excellent job of taking heavy-hitting topics and weaving them into an engaging story! Be sure to have your Kleenex ready with your cup of tea!

From the writing to the story, this book will draw you in from the start. Definitely a page turner as you want to find out their fate. A great book for book clubs as it will lead to great discussions!

Thanks to Boldwood Books, I was provided an ARC of Midnight in Paris by Gillian Harvey via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. #NetGalley

The cover for this book caught my eye and I just knew this book was me.
This book is extremely emotional and heartwarming and also heartbreaking. I cried so many times throughout this book. I just wanted to give Sophie a hug, my heart broke for her. I found myself so attached to this book.
I have to say this is my number one book of the year! It is a book that will stay with me forever.