I loved this book, from the beautiful descriptions of Paris, to the wonderfully flawed characters. The characters in this novel were so lovely to see, in that they doubted themselves and were both afraid to be themselves and unaware that they weren't. It was, for me, a refreshing look at relationships and whether someone should settle for something comfortable over something true. But more than that, it was a love letter to Paris, and one I enjoyed very much. One of the best chick lits I've read in a while.

This was such a gentle, easy read. Don’t let that put you off. It also makes you think about the person you are with. Do you really know them and are you really happy? Hannah and Si have been on a city break in venice and are now on a train heading to Si’s sister’s wedding in Amsterdam. Unable to sleep, Hannah heads down the train to find a place to spread out. Earplugs in she settles for a nights sleep. Only trouble is the train splits in the middle of the night. Si is in Amsterdam and she’s in Paris. Also on the wrong part of the train is Leo. The join together and go on a journey around Paris whilst waiting for a later train to take her to her destination. Time with Leo makes her look at her relationship with Si. Will they reunite or are they destined to go their separate way. Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC

A delightful rom-com which seems to be written almost in real-time, or at least, over the course of a day. From boarding the train, where the story begins, the internal life of the MC and her surroundings are vividly drawn; providing some much needed vicarious travel! Though I found myself longing to be in Paris through the detailed description of architecture, food and even clothes, I really enjoyed Hannah's story. It sits centrally in it's genre with bubbling romance, funny moments and a satisfying denouement. Highly recommended for fans of rom-coms and Paris!

I really, really enjoyed this book. It is a great story and beautifully written. Romantic, uplifting, full of charm and heart - I loved it! It’s been one of those weeks and this was the warm escapist hug which got me through. I am really looking forward to this author’s next book and it’s really made me want to go to Paris!!

Hannah and her boyfriend Si are on an overnight train from Venice to Amsterdam to attend a family wedding. However, during the night the train carriages split, as European trains can do, and while Si continues to Amsterdam, Hannah finds herself on the way to Paris. Arriving with no passport, ticket or luggage, and very little money Hannah starts to panic. Not one for taking control of her life, she is out of her comfort zone. Rushing through the Gard du Nord she trips over the bag of a fellow traveller called Leo, a resident of Paris, but who too was caught out by the splitting train, and so is also having now to wait for the next connection to Amsterdam. With a number of hours to fill before the train arrives, a confident Leo manages to persuade a reluctant Hannah, that not only is he willing to help her but could also show her the sights of the city before she has to leave. Oh…and how he does! I flew through this utterly delightful book over a couple of days, losing myself in the well written, lovely story of how Hannah and Leo not only find each other but also themselves as they spend the day whizzing through the streets of Paris. This wasn’t just a romance story between two young people, but was very much a love story between Leo and Paris which oozed from the pages in his choices of destinations and the way they were described. I loved the way the author described each setting and used Hannah’s camera to capture it into the readers mind. I found it a delightful and delicious romance read, which whisked me away from this grey and anxious time, to the smells and sounds, sights and delights of a summers day in Paris. A reminder of being young and free, to be able to travel, to arrive at a bustling international train station, with the day ahead to drop in at cafes and restaurants, to enjoy the sun and sights. It really was just the ticket! This is by no means a soppy love story, but a well written and believable tale. We learn of the back story to both characters, Hannah’s relationship with her boyfriend and watch as Leo and Hannah’s attraction grows. There is a good side story also taking place involving Si, and the pace and increase of intensity of ‘will they won’t they’ between Hannah and Leo was just right. I loved the character of Leo. He made my heart melt. I heartily recommend this book and hope you enjoy it as much as I did! I received a copy of this book from the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.