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Meet Me in Paris
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Nine Americans in Paris. Seven intertwined love stories. One City of Light.
Love Actually meets The Notebook in a tale of love, loss, and finding your way home, all set over the course of one life-changing week in Paris.
Julia Glover has brought her twenty-three-year-old daughter, Piper, to Paris for the first time—but they know it will also be their last trip here together. Julia is dying, and as the mother and daughter desperately try to make memories together as the clock ticks down, the world opens up around them. Piper meets a cute French waiter, who might just understand her better than anyone she’s ever met, and Julia meets a man at a dive bar and struggles with how to tell him the truth about her future.
Rock star Jackson Quick’s glory days are behind him. He had a handful of hit songs thirty years ago, but he hasn’t toured in a decade. This week, he’ll launch his reunion tour in Paris, the city where it all began. But he wants more out of life than being defined by fame. When he meets a woman who finally sees him for who he is at his core, the ground shifts beneath his feet.
Henry McGee has been writing hit songs for decades—including Jackson Quick’s biggest hit, City of Light. But his secret is that every love song he’s ever written is for a woman named Celeste, whom he loved a lifetime ago, when they were both teenagers in Paris during World War II. He has spent eighty years believing she died—but when a letter arrives telling him the opposite, he’s on the first flight to France. Can he break through the haze of her dementia, using the songs he’s written all these years, to remind her of who they once were to each other—and to tell her he came back for her?
Henry’s granddaughter, Melody, has just discovered that her husband of twenty years, Gilles, a French cosmetics executive, is having an affair. When she confronts him, he tearfully apologizes and begs her to forgive him. But can she? And, perhaps even more importantly, does she want to? Or is there a different kind of life out there for her if she chooses to be alone?
These intertwining stories—plus several others—unfold over a few breathtaking spring days, as an unforgettable group of Americans in Paris must find their way to their own versions of happily ever after in the City of Light.
Love Actually meets The Notebook in a tale of love, loss, and finding your way home, all set over the course of one life-changing week in Paris.
Julia Glover has brought her twenty-three-year-old daughter, Piper, to Paris for the first time—but they know it will also be their last trip here together. Julia is dying, and as the mother and daughter desperately try to make memories together as the clock ticks down, the world opens up around them. Piper meets a cute French waiter, who might just understand her better than anyone she’s ever met, and Julia meets a man at a dive bar and struggles with how to tell him the truth about her future.
Rock star Jackson Quick’s glory days are behind him. He had a handful of hit songs thirty years ago, but he hasn’t toured in a decade. This week, he’ll launch his reunion tour in Paris, the city where it all began. But he wants more out of life than being defined by fame. When he meets a woman who finally sees him for who he is at his core, the ground shifts beneath his feet.
Henry McGee has been writing hit songs for decades—including Jackson Quick’s biggest hit, City of Light. But his secret is that every love song he’s ever written is for a woman named Celeste, whom he loved a lifetime ago, when they were both teenagers in Paris during World War II. He has spent eighty years believing she died—but when a letter arrives telling him the opposite, he’s on the first flight to France. Can he break through the haze of her dementia, using the songs he’s written all these years, to remind her of who they once were to each other—and to tell her he came back for her?
Henry’s granddaughter, Melody, has just discovered that her husband of twenty years, Gilles, a French cosmetics executive, is having an affair. When she confronts him, he tearfully apologizes and begs her to forgive him. But can she? And, perhaps even more importantly, does she want to? Or is there a different kind of life out there for her if she chooses to be alone?
These intertwining stories—plus several others—unfold over a few breathtaking spring days, as an unforgettable group of Americans in Paris must find their way to their own versions of happily ever after in the City of Light.
368 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication July 28, 2026
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Kristin Harmel
35 books17.1k followersKristin Harmel is the New York Times bestselling, USA Today bestselling, and #1 international bestselling author of The Paris Daughter, The Forest of Vanishing Stars, The Book of Lost Names, The Winemaker’s Wife, and a dozen other novels that have been translated into more than 30 languages and are sold all over the world.
Kristin has been writing professionally since the age of 16, when she began her career as a sportswriter, covering Major League Baseball and NHL hockey for a local magazine in Tampa Bay, Florida in the late 1990s. In addition to a long magazine writing career, primarily writing and reporting for PEOPLE magazine (as well as articles published in numerous other magazines, including American Baby, Men’s Health, Woman’s Day, and more), Kristin was also a frequent contributor to the national television morning show The Daily Buzz. She sold her first novel in 2004, and it debuted in February 2006.
Kristin was born just outside Boston, Massachusetts and spent her childhood there, as well as in Worthington, Ohio, and St. Petersburg, Florida. After graduating with a degree in journalism (with a minor in Spanish) from the University of Florida, she spent time living in Paris and Los Angeles and now lives in Orlando, with her husband and young son. She is also the co-founder and co-host of the popular weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction.
Kristin has been writing professionally since the age of 16, when she began her career as a sportswriter, covering Major League Baseball and NHL hockey for a local magazine in Tampa Bay, Florida in the late 1990s. In addition to a long magazine writing career, primarily writing and reporting for PEOPLE magazine (as well as articles published in numerous other magazines, including American Baby, Men’s Health, Woman’s Day, and more), Kristin was also a frequent contributor to the national television morning show The Daily Buzz. She sold her first novel in 2004, and it debuted in February 2006.
Kristin was born just outside Boston, Massachusetts and spent her childhood there, as well as in Worthington, Ohio, and St. Petersburg, Florida. After graduating with a degree in journalism (with a minor in Spanish) from the University of Florida, she spent time living in Paris and Los Angeles and now lives in Orlando, with her husband and young son. She is also the co-founder and co-host of the popular weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction.
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January 8, 2026
Meet Me in Paris
By: Kristin Harmel
Pub Date: August 4, 2026
Publisher: Gallery Books
Some days are like Christmas. When I saw Harmel’s book was on Netgalley, I ran immediately and requested. She is one of my favorite authors and her books are always the perfect reads.
Paris is the fabulous city this novel’s stories are brought to live featuring nine Americans.
As the stories unfold, we will delve in the personal lives of a mother/daughter, a former rock star, a song writer, a lost love, and a husband and wife who are struggling.
Every story had me completely invested in their truths, struggles, emotions and wanted the best outcome for each. This novel had some hard subjects like death, infidelity, tough medical diagnosis and trust issues.
Every book Harmel writes a unique and emotional novel and I AM ALL IN!
By: Kristin Harmel
Pub Date: August 4, 2026
Publisher: Gallery Books
Some days are like Christmas. When I saw Harmel’s book was on Netgalley, I ran immediately and requested. She is one of my favorite authors and her books are always the perfect reads.
Paris is the fabulous city this novel’s stories are brought to live featuring nine Americans.
As the stories unfold, we will delve in the personal lives of a mother/daughter, a former rock star, a song writer, a lost love, and a husband and wife who are struggling.
Every story had me completely invested in their truths, struggles, emotions and wanted the best outcome for each. This novel had some hard subjects like death, infidelity, tough medical diagnosis and trust issues.
Every book Harmel writes a unique and emotional novel and I AM ALL IN!
January 26, 2026
I sobbed like a baby and I’m gonna need a minute to emotionally recover from the heartbreak that is this book.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I was lucky to get an Advance Reader's Copy of Kristin Harmel's Meet Me in Paris, a work of contemporary literary fiction which will be on sale in late July.
The novel follows nine Americans in Paris, their stories cleverly intertwining, as they make connections and soul search for the meaning of true happiness and love.
Kristin Harmel paints an unforgettable picture of The City of Light, giving the reader a tour of the sights that is vividly beautiful. She brings you into hotels, bars, and bistros that welcome you warmly, making you feel like you are sharing space with the characters.
Themes of sadness, joy, self-discovery, and the complexity of love, friendship, family, and relationships are masterfully woven throughout the stories. The reader falls in love with the characters, and with Harmel's Paris.
Readers familiar with Harmel's historical fiction will find a comfortable familiarity as the Vietnam War and WWII are referenced, giving the reader a glimpse of discovering a picture of history that only Kristin Harmel can bring to the page.
I couldn't put the book down, staying up well past my bedtime, emotionally attached to the characters, wanting each to find their true happiness. Thank you, Kristin Harmel, for another beautiful novel.
The novel follows nine Americans in Paris, their stories cleverly intertwining, as they make connections and soul search for the meaning of true happiness and love.
Kristin Harmel paints an unforgettable picture of The City of Light, giving the reader a tour of the sights that is vividly beautiful. She brings you into hotels, bars, and bistros that welcome you warmly, making you feel like you are sharing space with the characters.
Themes of sadness, joy, self-discovery, and the complexity of love, friendship, family, and relationships are masterfully woven throughout the stories. The reader falls in love with the characters, and with Harmel's Paris.
Readers familiar with Harmel's historical fiction will find a comfortable familiarity as the Vietnam War and WWII are referenced, giving the reader a glimpse of discovering a picture of history that only Kristin Harmel can bring to the page.
I couldn't put the book down, staying up well past my bedtime, emotionally attached to the characters, wanting each to find their true happiness. Thank you, Kristin Harmel, for another beautiful novel.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A short sweet story involving several different characters whose lives loosely intertwine. I loved the relationships throughout this book. friendships, family and love interests. a great clean uplifting read.
January 30, 2026
MEET ME IN PARIS by Kristen Harmel ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 Kristen Harmel is one of my favorite authors so I was thrilled to get my hands on this book! But! This one is not a historical fiction like she typically writes (fyi). This book has multiple storylines going on that are heartfelt, human, and full of emotional depth. The setting was so magical and had me pulling up my delta app to check flights. Unfortunately, the multiple (I believe there were 7?) storylines were a liiittle bit too many for me. I connected with some more than others, and absolutely loved Piper and her Mom!
Pub. Date: July 28, 2026.
Perfect if you like:
•Paris!!
•Interwoven storylines.
•Love and loss.
•Quick love connections.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Spice: 🌶️ (implied intimacy)
Mood: 🌮🍞
Pub. Date: July 28, 2026.
Perfect if you like:
•Paris!!
•Interwoven storylines.
•Love and loss.
•Quick love connections.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Spice: 🌶️ (implied intimacy)
Mood: 🌮🍞
April 3, 2026
This is a very sweet romance that follows multiple people visiting Paris at the same time. Despite being strangers, their lives become intertwined and forever linked as the story progresses.
In a book full of love, Harmel manages to make each storyline unique. There is new love, forbidden love, long-lost love, mother-daughter love, and even self-love. I definitely found myself more emotionally invested in some of the characters than others, but still enjoyed all the POVs.
I think my biggest hold up was that some of the love stories felt a little too cheesy or convenient. Despite this, I still really enjoyed the book and struggled to put it down.
Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
In a book full of love, Harmel manages to make each storyline unique. There is new love, forbidden love, long-lost love, mother-daughter love, and even self-love. I definitely found myself more emotionally invested in some of the characters than others, but still enjoyed all the POVs.
I think my biggest hold up was that some of the love stories felt a little too cheesy or convenient. Despite this, I still really enjoyed the book and struggled to put it down.
Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 27, 2026
What a beautifully written book. Kristin Harmel has easily become one of my favorite authors of all time. She has a gift for storytelling and is able to seamlessly connect characters as the story unfolds. I am still swooning over Jackson Quick…. When this one gets released, run down walk to grab it! Move it to the top of your TBR list! As always, a huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with this ARC!
February 14, 2026
Reviewed for Library Journal; dull review appears there. This was an ARC.
March 3, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley for this advanced ARC of Meet Me in Paris by Kristin Harmel.
I really enjoyed this beautiful Novel. Felt like I got to experience Paris through the eyes of the main characters. The stories and characters were so well developed and I loved every minute.
I really enjoyed this beautiful Novel. Felt like I got to experience Paris through the eyes of the main characters. The stories and characters were so well developed and I loved every minute.
February 3, 2026
I adored this book. It follows multiple story lines and characters in Paris.
4.75/5 because a couple things didn’t work for me.
These intertwining stories—plus several others—unfold over a few breathtaking spring days, as an unforgettable group of Americans in Paris must find their way to their own versions of happily ever after in the City of Light.
The mother/daughter storyline was the most emotional. You know that Mom is dying from cancer and this is a last trip together for memories.
Another storyline is a 90's former rock star, some Vietnam Vets, an elderly man trying to reconnect with his lost love, and many others....
At times it was a little hard to remember who was who since some characters have a big break in their story between other characters. Some characters get more attention than others so it’s easy to follow and remember.
I didn’t care for George’s story as much as the others it seems like it was out of left field and thrown in for some representation and that was it.
Also, the character Kayla is an aide in the nursing home and her story is just sprinkled through out so I forgot hers a couple times. But the way it is written makes you want to just keep reading and devour it. I didn't want the story to end at times. It is a nice paced lovely story.
Thank you NetGalley and Smith & Schuster for this advanced reader copy. I hope others enjoy it as much as I did
4.75/5 because a couple things didn’t work for me.
These intertwining stories—plus several others—unfold over a few breathtaking spring days, as an unforgettable group of Americans in Paris must find their way to their own versions of happily ever after in the City of Light.
The mother/daughter storyline was the most emotional. You know that Mom is dying from cancer and this is a last trip together for memories.
Another storyline is a 90's former rock star, some Vietnam Vets, an elderly man trying to reconnect with his lost love, and many others....
At times it was a little hard to remember who was who since some characters have a big break in their story between other characters. Some characters get more attention than others so it’s easy to follow and remember.
I didn’t care for George’s story as much as the others it seems like it was out of left field and thrown in for some representation and that was it.
Also, the character Kayla is an aide in the nursing home and her story is just sprinkled through out so I forgot hers a couple times. But the way it is written makes you want to just keep reading and devour it. I didn't want the story to end at times. It is a nice paced lovely story.
Thank you NetGalley and Smith & Schuster for this advanced reader copy. I hope others enjoy it as much as I did
March 5, 2026
Thank you NetGalley & the publisher for an arc of this book in exchange for my honest review. I would also like to thank Kristin Harmel for sharing her words with us once again because this book was phenomenal. Five thousand stars!!
Okay Kristin, this was nothing like what I expected from you. This was somehow better. This was more like a contemporary romance piece with bits of historical fiction thrown in for funsies. We are set in Paris, France in the present with many different character first person povs. Each of our main characters have a vastly different love story, but they all seem to find themselves amongst the magic of Paris.
I haven’t read a book that had me this invested since Ashley Manley’s arc in her new upcoming series. I’m telling you…I couldn’t sleep because I could not put this down. I hid in my room to finish this book in the middle of the day sobbing with a box of tissues. I just never wanted this book to end while also needing to get to each character’s finish line.
I’m not going to sit here and summarize this story. I’m not going to go into what I liked and didn’t like about each of our main characters. I’m not going that here because I don’t want to give anything away for the readers. I will say this if it’s not too much of a spoiler about the end….
Not every story ends with a perfect HEA, but every character finds themself and what they want/need by the end of this story. The way some of the characters come together or overlap was perfection. The very last words had me sobbing outloud into a box of tissues. My husband burst into the room asking what was wrong, and I could barely get the words out to explain to him what this book meant to me. Now I’m here trying to explain to you, and it is sounding just as ridiculous. I’m sorry, but this book is a MUST READ!! Harmel is an auto-read for me because her stories are always captivating, but this one was different. This one was even better…even more…just everything.
Kristin, thank you so much for your words once again. You never disappoint. Please write more love stories. Please please please write more like this one!! We love you!
Okay Kristin, this was nothing like what I expected from you. This was somehow better. This was more like a contemporary romance piece with bits of historical fiction thrown in for funsies. We are set in Paris, France in the present with many different character first person povs. Each of our main characters have a vastly different love story, but they all seem to find themselves amongst the magic of Paris.
I haven’t read a book that had me this invested since Ashley Manley’s arc in her new upcoming series. I’m telling you…I couldn’t sleep because I could not put this down. I hid in my room to finish this book in the middle of the day sobbing with a box of tissues. I just never wanted this book to end while also needing to get to each character’s finish line.
I’m not going to sit here and summarize this story. I’m not going to go into what I liked and didn’t like about each of our main characters. I’m not going that here because I don’t want to give anything away for the readers. I will say this if it’s not too much of a spoiler about the end….
Not every story ends with a perfect HEA, but every character finds themself and what they want/need by the end of this story. The way some of the characters come together or overlap was perfection. The very last words had me sobbing outloud into a box of tissues. My husband burst into the room asking what was wrong, and I could barely get the words out to explain to him what this book meant to me. Now I’m here trying to explain to you, and it is sounding just as ridiculous. I’m sorry, but this book is a MUST READ!! Harmel is an auto-read for me because her stories are always captivating, but this one was different. This one was even better…even more…just everything.
Kristin, thank you so much for your words once again. You never disappoint. Please write more love stories. Please please please write more like this one!! We love you!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Kristin Harmel has crafted something truly special with this novel: a love letter to Paris that's equally a meditation on love, loss, and the courage it takes to choose your own path forward. Reading this book felt like taking two journeys simultaneously: one through the enchanting streets of Paris, and another through the interior landscapes of beautifully drawn characters discovering who they really are.
The premise alone is irresistible: nine Americans, seven intertwined love stories, all unfolding over one magical week in the City of Light. But Harmel doesn't just deliver romance. She delivers depth, heartbreak, and genuine transformation.
What I loved most about this book was how Harmel honors both the external journey (the beauty of Paris, the chance encounters, the magic of the city itself) and the internal journey each character takes. These aren't people who simply visit Paris and fall in love. They're people who confront hard truths about themselves, their relationships, and what they truly want from life. Julia faces mortality with grace and honesty. Melody wrestles with whether staying is brave or simply safe. Henry carries eighty years of longing to a reunion that may not penetrate the fog of dementia.
The interweaving stories create a rich tapestry where characters' paths cross in organic, meaningful ways. Harmel has a gift for making each thread feel essential while never losing sight of the larger emotional landscape she's painting.
"Love, Actually" meets "The Notebook" is an apt comparison, but Harmel brings her own voice to this: warmer than Curtis, more hopeful than Sparks, and deeply committed to honoring the complexity of love in all its forms (romantic, familial, lost, and found again).
This is a book about finding your way home, even when home looks nothing like you expected. It's about the journeys we take through cities and through our own hearts, and how sometimes they lead us to exactly where we need to be.
Disclaimer: I received an advance reader copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
The premise alone is irresistible: nine Americans, seven intertwined love stories, all unfolding over one magical week in the City of Light. But Harmel doesn't just deliver romance. She delivers depth, heartbreak, and genuine transformation.
What I loved most about this book was how Harmel honors both the external journey (the beauty of Paris, the chance encounters, the magic of the city itself) and the internal journey each character takes. These aren't people who simply visit Paris and fall in love. They're people who confront hard truths about themselves, their relationships, and what they truly want from life. Julia faces mortality with grace and honesty. Melody wrestles with whether staying is brave or simply safe. Henry carries eighty years of longing to a reunion that may not penetrate the fog of dementia.
The interweaving stories create a rich tapestry where characters' paths cross in organic, meaningful ways. Harmel has a gift for making each thread feel essential while never losing sight of the larger emotional landscape she's painting.
"Love, Actually" meets "The Notebook" is an apt comparison, but Harmel brings her own voice to this: warmer than Curtis, more hopeful than Sparks, and deeply committed to honoring the complexity of love in all its forms (romantic, familial, lost, and found again).
This is a book about finding your way home, even when home looks nothing like you expected. It's about the journeys we take through cities and through our own hearts, and how sometimes they lead us to exactly where we need to be.
Disclaimer: I received an advance reader copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I've long been a fan of Kristin Harmel's historical fiction works, so was excited to see an upcoming novel from her! In a different segue from her earlier writing, "Meet Me in Paris" takes place in a more present day setting, rotating through a full cast of characters and perspectives that all congregate in Paris, France.
Included amongst these individuals is Julia Glover and her daughter Piper, who take a mother-daughter trip to Paris in the context of Julia's cancer diagnosis and the looming deadline that they have together; Henry McGee, a retired songwriter who finds out that his first love Celeste who saved his life during the Holocaust is still alive - but has lost her memory; Jackson Quick, a former rock singer who's trying to move past the glory days of his youth; Kayla, a nurse at the facility where Celeste works who meets an inspired painter; George and Lou, two Vietnam veterans joining their old crew for a visit to Paris... There are a number of stories and characters who are all loosely connected to the others, and whose interactions will change each other's futures for years to come.
I was worried that I'd have difficulty keeping people and storylines apart, but didn't struggle much given how distinct and seamless they were, and the little interactions between characters across chapters was well done. I do think however that there were just too many of them placed within one novel; it made it difficult to truly build up and develop a connection with any one of them, and the transitions between chapters felt abrupt at times. While I enjoyed the overall story and the uplifting resolutions to each character's plot, they did feel forced and rushed at times, especially given all the loose ends that had to be tied together. Harmel's writing is nonetheless transportive and immersive, and felt well paced overall.
A commendable foray into a new writing style, but perhaps not my favorite by this author. I'm sure many other readers will appreciate more however when "Meet Me in Paris" is published in August 2026!
Included amongst these individuals is Julia Glover and her daughter Piper, who take a mother-daughter trip to Paris in the context of Julia's cancer diagnosis and the looming deadline that they have together; Henry McGee, a retired songwriter who finds out that his first love Celeste who saved his life during the Holocaust is still alive - but has lost her memory; Jackson Quick, a former rock singer who's trying to move past the glory days of his youth; Kayla, a nurse at the facility where Celeste works who meets an inspired painter; George and Lou, two Vietnam veterans joining their old crew for a visit to Paris... There are a number of stories and characters who are all loosely connected to the others, and whose interactions will change each other's futures for years to come.
I was worried that I'd have difficulty keeping people and storylines apart, but didn't struggle much given how distinct and seamless they were, and the little interactions between characters across chapters was well done. I do think however that there were just too many of them placed within one novel; it made it difficult to truly build up and develop a connection with any one of them, and the transitions between chapters felt abrupt at times. While I enjoyed the overall story and the uplifting resolutions to each character's plot, they did feel forced and rushed at times, especially given all the loose ends that had to be tied together. Harmel's writing is nonetheless transportive and immersive, and felt well paced overall.
A commendable foray into a new writing style, but perhaps not my favorite by this author. I'm sure many other readers will appreciate more however when "Meet Me in Paris" is published in August 2026!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Nine Americans. One week. Paris in the spring. And more intertwined love stories than my heart was ready for.
📚 Meet Me in Paris by Kristin Harmel
Genre: Historical fiction with romantic threads
Vibes: mother daughter goodbye trip, second chances, wartime love letters, midlife reckoning, City of Light magic
This feels like Love Actually set against the glow of Paris, layered with the emotional weight Harmel always brings.
What makes this so immersive:
🗼 A vividly painted Paris that feels warm and lived in
💌 A World War II love story that stretches across eighty years
🎸 A faded rock star searching for identity beyond fame
💔 A marriage cracked open by betrayal and choice
🌸 A mother and daughter racing time to make final memories
The novel follows nine Americans whose lives intersect over one transformative week. Every storyline carries its own emotional pulse, yet they weave together beautifully.
Julia and Piper’s trip absolutely gutted me. Knowing it is their last time in Paris together adds tenderness to every café visit and quiet conversation. Then there is Henry, who has spent a lifetime writing love songs for a woman he believed was lost to war. His journey back to France in hopes of breaking through dementia with music is devastating and romantic all at once.
Kristin Harmel’s signature touch is here. References to World War II and Vietnam ground the present day narratives in history without overpowering them. She balances sadness and joy, heartbreak and hope, in a way that makes you fall in love not just with the characters, but with the city itself.
I stayed up far too late because I needed to see how each thread would resolve. And while not every story is simple, each feels emotionally honest.
If you love layered, character driven fiction set in an atmospheric European backdrop, this will sweep you away.
💬 Do you prefer one central romance, or interconnected love stories that echo across generations?
#KristinHarmel #MeetMeInParis #GalleryBooks #HistoricalFiction #WomensFiction
📚 Meet Me in Paris by Kristin Harmel
Genre: Historical fiction with romantic threads
Vibes: mother daughter goodbye trip, second chances, wartime love letters, midlife reckoning, City of Light magic
This feels like Love Actually set against the glow of Paris, layered with the emotional weight Harmel always brings.
What makes this so immersive:
🗼 A vividly painted Paris that feels warm and lived in
💌 A World War II love story that stretches across eighty years
🎸 A faded rock star searching for identity beyond fame
💔 A marriage cracked open by betrayal and choice
🌸 A mother and daughter racing time to make final memories
The novel follows nine Americans whose lives intersect over one transformative week. Every storyline carries its own emotional pulse, yet they weave together beautifully.
Julia and Piper’s trip absolutely gutted me. Knowing it is their last time in Paris together adds tenderness to every café visit and quiet conversation. Then there is Henry, who has spent a lifetime writing love songs for a woman he believed was lost to war. His journey back to France in hopes of breaking through dementia with music is devastating and romantic all at once.
Kristin Harmel’s signature touch is here. References to World War II and Vietnam ground the present day narratives in history without overpowering them. She balances sadness and joy, heartbreak and hope, in a way that makes you fall in love not just with the characters, but with the city itself.
I stayed up far too late because I needed to see how each thread would resolve. And while not every story is simple, each feels emotionally honest.
If you love layered, character driven fiction set in an atmospheric European backdrop, this will sweep you away.
💬 Do you prefer one central romance, or interconnected love stories that echo across generations?
#KristinHarmel #MeetMeInParis #GalleryBooks #HistoricalFiction #WomensFiction
March 28, 2026
Kristin Harmel has a new book coming out on July 28th titled Meet Me in Paris. At first, I thought this was going to be historical fiction, but to me, this felt more like romance to me. This is a book of several sweeping romances that take place in Paris in the period of one week. This book has a lot of characters, so you have to make sure to keep each story straight. We begin with a woman named Julia and her adult daughter, Piper, who have traveled to Paris as a way to celebrate their beautiful mother/daughter relationship as Julia has very little time left after her terminal cancer diagnosis. We also have a rock star, Jackson Quick, who is now much older and is about to go on tour again after a decade out of the spotlight. He meets Julia and they seem to connect instantly. Piper meets an artist in the street and love blooms between them as well. There is also a grandfather, Henry, who is 90, and has traveled with his adult grandchild, Melody , to reach the love of his life whom he thought had died after WWII, but turned out to be alive. Unfortunately, she is now in a nursing home with severe dementia and doesn’t remember him. Melody , who is going through a divorce after 20 years of marriage, also meets a nice man who would like to pursue a relationship. Her husband ends up arriving in Paris to win her back, but she has feelings for this new man already. There are more characters and stories that are also in here, but it would take too long to go through all of them. This was filled with stories of people that met each other during one short week in Paris and pretty much felt like they’ve met the lives of their lives. Although I enjoyed this book it was a stretch to think this many people found the loves of their lives in an instant. But, I mean, hey! We read books as an escape from the real world, so maybe fairy tale romances are exactly what we need. Thank you to Netgalley and gallery books for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. I’d give this book 3.5⭐️
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Received ARC from publisher Gallery Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a really lovely, satisfying read for me. I found myself fully engaged and emotionally invested pretty early on.
What I loved most was the variety of relationships Harmel explores. This isn’t just a romance novel in the narrow sense. You get a rich mix of connections that feel honest and layered. The granddaughter - grandparent relationship added so much heart and grounding to the story. The two parent & child relationships felt especially real, complicated in that way family relationships often are, and very moving. I also appreciated seeing couples who are clearly on the downward slope of their relationships. It made the story feel more mature and reflective, rather than idealized. And the reunited characters after so many years brought in a sense of nostalgia and quiet emotional payoff that really worked for me.
I also really enjoyed how new love is portrayed here. Those relationships felt hopeful without being naive, and tender without tipping into cheesiness. There’s a quiet excitement to watching something new unfold, especially when it’s set against characters who carry a lot of life experience with them. It made the story feel balanced, like love can begin again at any stage.
Paris as a backdrop didn’t hurt either. It added atmosphere without overpowering the story, which I always appreciate. The city felt like a soft frame around the characters rather than the main attraction.
Overall, this felt warm, thoughtful, and emotionally resonant without being heavy-handed. It’s the kind of book that reminds you how many different forms love can take over a lifetime. Definitely a solid four-star read for me, and one I’d happily recommend to readers who enjoy character-driven stories with heart.
This was a really lovely, satisfying read for me. I found myself fully engaged and emotionally invested pretty early on.
What I loved most was the variety of relationships Harmel explores. This isn’t just a romance novel in the narrow sense. You get a rich mix of connections that feel honest and layered. The granddaughter - grandparent relationship added so much heart and grounding to the story. The two parent & child relationships felt especially real, complicated in that way family relationships often are, and very moving. I also appreciated seeing couples who are clearly on the downward slope of their relationships. It made the story feel more mature and reflective, rather than idealized. And the reunited characters after so many years brought in a sense of nostalgia and quiet emotional payoff that really worked for me.
I also really enjoyed how new love is portrayed here. Those relationships felt hopeful without being naive, and tender without tipping into cheesiness. There’s a quiet excitement to watching something new unfold, especially when it’s set against characters who carry a lot of life experience with them. It made the story feel balanced, like love can begin again at any stage.
Paris as a backdrop didn’t hurt either. It added atmosphere without overpowering the story, which I always appreciate. The city felt like a soft frame around the characters rather than the main attraction.
Overall, this felt warm, thoughtful, and emotionally resonant without being heavy-handed. It’s the kind of book that reminds you how many different forms love can take over a lifetime. Definitely a solid four-star read for me, and one I’d happily recommend to readers who enjoy character-driven stories with heart.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Think Love Actually… but make it Paris. ✨
Meet Me in Paris is full of interconnected love stories that slowly weave together, and I was honestly so impressed with how easy it was to follow. Usually with multi-story books, I find myself flipping back like “wait… who is this again?” but not here. Everything flowed so naturally, and each character felt distinct and memorable.
And the setting? Paris absolutely carried this book in the best way. It added this dreamy, romantic, almost magical layer that made every storyline feel a little more special. The atmosphere alone made me want to add Paris to my bucket list.
I especially loved the main storylines. The characters were warm, engaging, and easy to love and root for, and I loved seeing all the different versions of love play out. It really touches on timing, connection, and how love shows up in unexpected ways.
My only critique is that there were a couple of storylines that felt a little unnecessary. Most of the stories are beautifully connected, but a few didn’t quite tie in and felt more like extras than essentials. I would have loved even more depth in the main relationships instead.
That said, this was such a fun, heartwarming read and a really interesting shift from Kristen Harmel’s usual historical fiction. She totally pulled it off.
If you love:
✨ multiple POVs
✨ interconnected stories
✨ soft, romantic vibes
✨ a character-driven, thoughtfully crafted plot
…this one is definitely worth picking up.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Gallery Books for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Meet Me in Paris is full of interconnected love stories that slowly weave together, and I was honestly so impressed with how easy it was to follow. Usually with multi-story books, I find myself flipping back like “wait… who is this again?” but not here. Everything flowed so naturally, and each character felt distinct and memorable.
And the setting? Paris absolutely carried this book in the best way. It added this dreamy, romantic, almost magical layer that made every storyline feel a little more special. The atmosphere alone made me want to add Paris to my bucket list.
I especially loved the main storylines. The characters were warm, engaging, and easy to love and root for, and I loved seeing all the different versions of love play out. It really touches on timing, connection, and how love shows up in unexpected ways.
My only critique is that there were a couple of storylines that felt a little unnecessary. Most of the stories are beautifully connected, but a few didn’t quite tie in and felt more like extras than essentials. I would have loved even more depth in the main relationships instead.
That said, this was such a fun, heartwarming read and a really interesting shift from Kristen Harmel’s usual historical fiction. She totally pulled it off.
If you love:
✨ multiple POVs
✨ interconnected stories
✨ soft, romantic vibes
✨ a character-driven, thoughtfully crafted plot
…this one is definitely worth picking up.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Gallery Books for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
March 29, 2026
The is a novel about love - both romantic and familial- and where better to set a story about love than Paris? While I recently spent a week there so I recognized so many of the streets, buildings, and spots along the Seine, I believe that Harmel’s love of the city and descriptions make it so even if you’ve never been, you’ll feel the magic of the place.
This novel is filled with characters- tourists and residents alike. Sometimes they overlap but mostly the separate narratives play out over a week’s time. However, as many different characters as there are populating this book, I never felt confused as I stepped back into their story. Harmel does a wonderful job of writing fully realized and messy humans who are distinct and memorable. These are people in crisis who have decisions to make about their future. Paris, perhaps the main character of the novel, gives each of them the nudge they need to face their fears and embrace love and acceptance.
This is an uplifting novel filled with moments of pain that are overcome with compassion. The importance of being seen is explored through the vignettes. In addition, the theme of choice and owning our decisions while being free to reevaluate them plays out across the novel. From young love to the love formed in earlier Wars, this trip to Paris awakens confidence and desire in all the characters’ lives.
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for this advanced reader’s copy. This review is my honest opinion.
This novel is filled with characters- tourists and residents alike. Sometimes they overlap but mostly the separate narratives play out over a week’s time. However, as many different characters as there are populating this book, I never felt confused as I stepped back into their story. Harmel does a wonderful job of writing fully realized and messy humans who are distinct and memorable. These are people in crisis who have decisions to make about their future. Paris, perhaps the main character of the novel, gives each of them the nudge they need to face their fears and embrace love and acceptance.
This is an uplifting novel filled with moments of pain that are overcome with compassion. The importance of being seen is explored through the vignettes. In addition, the theme of choice and owning our decisions while being free to reevaluate them plays out across the novel. From young love to the love formed in earlier Wars, this trip to Paris awakens confidence and desire in all the characters’ lives.
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for this advanced reader’s copy. This review is my honest opinion.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Meet Me in Paris is a heartwarming departure for Kristin Harmel, trading her signature WWII historical fiction for a contemporary "Love Actually" style narrative. Set over one transformative week in the City of Light, the story follows nine Americans whose lives intertwine through a series of poignant encounters.
What I Loved:
Emotional Depth: Harmel masterfully explores love in all its forms—from the terminal diagnosis of Julia, who is taking a final trip with her daughter Piper, to the second-chance romance of songwriter Henry McGee.
Interconnected Stories: The way the characters' lives cross paths feels both magical and grounded. The varied relationships, including those between grandparents and grandchildren or couples in declining marriages, add a mature, reflective layer.
Vibrant Setting: Paris is more than just a backdrop; it’s a living character that breathes hope and nostalgia into every scene.
Why it’s 4 Stars:
While the short chapters keep the pacing brisk, the large cast of characters (nine protagonists) can sometimes make it difficult to feel fully "grounded" in every single storyline. At times, the resolutions feel a bit tidy, bordering on idealized compared to the raw emotional weight Harmel usually brings to her historical epics.
What I Loved:
Emotional Depth: Harmel masterfully explores love in all its forms—from the terminal diagnosis of Julia, who is taking a final trip with her daughter Piper, to the second-chance romance of songwriter Henry McGee.
Interconnected Stories: The way the characters' lives cross paths feels both magical and grounded. The varied relationships, including those between grandparents and grandchildren or couples in declining marriages, add a mature, reflective layer.
Vibrant Setting: Paris is more than just a backdrop; it’s a living character that breathes hope and nostalgia into every scene.
Why it’s 4 Stars:
While the short chapters keep the pacing brisk, the large cast of characters (nine protagonists) can sometimes make it difficult to feel fully "grounded" in every single storyline. At times, the resolutions feel a bit tidy, bordering on idealized compared to the raw emotional weight Harmel usually brings to her historical epics.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you Kristin Harmel for not writing a historical fiction this time. Let me explain.
Harmel is one of those 'must read' authors for me. I quite literally just finished providing my TWO Historical Fiction Book Clubs with The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau not 2 months ago. And that was the third (or fourth?) Harmel book I have selected for book club!
So when I saw a Harmel book coming out, I clicked 'request' on NetGalley as I normally would, but was slightly saddened that this was not a Historical Fiction. Boo.
Fast forward to present day. This was the book I didnt know I needed to read. I loved the characters, setting, plot(s) and how they all came together. Having lost a parent to Alzheimer's, and another parent who served in WWII, that storyline moved me to my core.
And TBT not everything is a happy ending and I was so here for that!
Within the next 20 minutes, I will recommend this book to everyone I know.
Ms Harmel - get back to HF. But thank you, THANK YOU for this side jog.
I'm not crying (any more)...carry on.
Thank you to Netgalley for this advance reader copy in exchange for a review. All opinions stated here are my own and in no way represent my library/work.
5*
Harmel is one of those 'must read' authors for me. I quite literally just finished providing my TWO Historical Fiction Book Clubs with The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau not 2 months ago. And that was the third (or fourth?) Harmel book I have selected for book club!
So when I saw a Harmel book coming out, I clicked 'request' on NetGalley as I normally would, but was slightly saddened that this was not a Historical Fiction. Boo.
Fast forward to present day. This was the book I didnt know I needed to read. I loved the characters, setting, plot(s) and how they all came together. Having lost a parent to Alzheimer's, and another parent who served in WWII, that storyline moved me to my core.
And TBT not everything is a happy ending and I was so here for that!
Within the next 20 minutes, I will recommend this book to everyone I know.
Ms Harmel - get back to HF. But thank you, THANK YOU for this side jog.
I'm not crying (any more)...carry on.
Thank you to Netgalley for this advance reader copy in exchange for a review. All opinions stated here are my own and in no way represent my library/work.
5*
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and thought it was fun to read a non-historical fiction book by Kristin Harmel. From the beginning, I loved how you meet all the characters, and small hints are given for how they will interact later in the book. The characters of Julia, Piper, Nicolas, Henry, Celeste, and Jackson were my favorites, and they all had a clear connection throughout. Drawn to stories of mothers and daughters, the main storyline of Julia and Piper was probably my favorite, though it might have been the saddest. My second favorite storyline was the one with Henry and Celeste, which included Jackson, and was the way these two storylines intertwined in some ways. The book gets four stars from me as some of the storylines did not capture my interest as much - the one with George and Lou - or didn't really connect well to the main plots of Julia, Piper, Henr,y, and Jackson - George and Lou again, and Kayla and Nadim. But a fun, quick, sweet read from an author who clearly loves and knows Paris and brings this 'City of Light' alive for the reader. Thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thanks to Gallery Books for an early copy of this highly anticipated read! I absolutely ADORED Meet Me in Paris by Kristin Harmel.
Harmel’s upcoming July release weaves together several intertwined stories of love, loss, courage, and redemption, all set over the course of one magical week in Paris. It’s a bit different from her usual historical fiction, leaning more into contemporary romance. With seven interwoven love stories, it gave me strong Love Actually vibes and had me ready to book a flight to Paris!
At first, it takes a little time to keep track of the nine characters, but once their connections start to unfold, you’re hooked. Watching how their stories intersect is part of the magic. I was definitely tearing up at the end.
Meet Me in Paris is a love letter to Paris. Harmel’s beautiful writing immerses you in both the setting and each character’s journey. It’s a story filled with hope, self-discovery, and, most importantly, love. The author's note at the end, was amazing too!
This is a must-read—definitely add it to the top of your summer reading list when it releases in July!
Harmel’s upcoming July release weaves together several intertwined stories of love, loss, courage, and redemption, all set over the course of one magical week in Paris. It’s a bit different from her usual historical fiction, leaning more into contemporary romance. With seven interwoven love stories, it gave me strong Love Actually vibes and had me ready to book a flight to Paris!
At first, it takes a little time to keep track of the nine characters, but once their connections start to unfold, you’re hooked. Watching how their stories intersect is part of the magic. I was definitely tearing up at the end.
Meet Me in Paris is a love letter to Paris. Harmel’s beautiful writing immerses you in both the setting and each character’s journey. It’s a story filled with hope, self-discovery, and, most importantly, love. The author's note at the end, was amazing too!
This is a must-read—definitely add it to the top of your summer reading list when it releases in July!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3 stars
I was so looking forward to this book! I love Kristin Harmel's historical fiction, and I went to a signing for her last book, She talked about how she was taking a little break from historical fiction to write a contemporary romance in the vein of Love, Actually. Seven storylines, seven couples, all in Paris. It sounded adorable. Unfortunately, I was disappointed.
With all that's going on in the world right now, it's a treat to have a happy book with lots of love stories. But, none of them rang true for me. A 99=year-old WWII vet with his hearing and knees intact? A woman with pancreatic cancer with the stamina to wander around Paris and tour the Louvre? An aging rock star with a sold-out concert who could go incognito? I rolled my eyes so many times.
I really hate to be critical of a book because I know authors put their heart and soul into writing. I will continue to read whatever Kristin Harmel puts out, but this just wasn't the book for me.
Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for the digital ARC.
I was so looking forward to this book! I love Kristin Harmel's historical fiction, and I went to a signing for her last book, She talked about how she was taking a little break from historical fiction to write a contemporary romance in the vein of Love, Actually. Seven storylines, seven couples, all in Paris. It sounded adorable. Unfortunately, I was disappointed.
With all that's going on in the world right now, it's a treat to have a happy book with lots of love stories. But, none of them rang true for me. A 99=year-old WWII vet with his hearing and knees intact? A woman with pancreatic cancer with the stamina to wander around Paris and tour the Louvre? An aging rock star with a sold-out concert who could go incognito? I rolled my eyes so many times.
I really hate to be critical of a book because I know authors put their heart and soul into writing. I will continue to read whatever Kristin Harmel puts out, but this just wasn't the book for me.
Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for the digital ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
What to say about MEET ME IN PARIS... First of all, I would read Kristin Harmel's grocery list and be totally enthralled. But I am so, so, so excited to have a contemporary novel from my beloved KH. It is riveting and fast-paced and... well... I think my blurb below says it a little more eloquently, but five huge stars. Read it immediately! You will thank me!
The City of Light becomes the City of Love in Kristin Harmel’s breathtaking new escape celebrating life’s most complicated emotion in all its glory. Nine Americans descend on Parisian soil, their paths intertwining in a swoon-worthy and poignant tale of fresh starts and self-discovery that will make even the most cynical reader believe in the transformational power of true love. Kristin Harmel has long been one of my favorite authors, and with MEET ME IN PARIS, she has taken her ever-masterful storytelling to even greater heights. Harmel’s prose shines as brightly as her beloved Paris in what is sure to be the must-read novel of the year!
The City of Light becomes the City of Love in Kristin Harmel’s breathtaking new escape celebrating life’s most complicated emotion in all its glory. Nine Americans descend on Parisian soil, their paths intertwining in a swoon-worthy and poignant tale of fresh starts and self-discovery that will make even the most cynical reader believe in the transformational power of true love. Kristin Harmel has long been one of my favorite authors, and with MEET ME IN PARIS, she has taken her ever-masterful storytelling to even greater heights. Harmel’s prose shines as brightly as her beloved Paris in what is sure to be the must-read novel of the year!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this. I read this in one day as I couldn’t put it down.
I’m new to Kristin Harmel’s work, but I couldn’t love this book anymore.
This story intertwines 7 love stories along with the city of Paris. Julia is dying of pancreatic cancer and brings her 2; year old daughter, Piper, to see Paris for the first time. She wants to create memories that Piper will have after Julia passes. Jackson was a rockstar 30 years ago and is having a reunion concert in Paris. Henry is near 100 years old and a songwriter who is connected to Jackson. Henry wrote Jackson’s biggest hit years ago. Henry’s muse for that hit was a woman he met as a teen, Celeste, who he’s still thinking of all these years later and is desperate to reunite with.
I love the way all of the characters are connected, the mother-daughter relationship between Julia and Piper, that Jackson isn’t in his stereotypical rockstar era, Henry’s relationship with his granddaughter and his new partnership with Jackson.
I’m new to Kristin Harmel’s work, but I couldn’t love this book anymore.
This story intertwines 7 love stories along with the city of Paris. Julia is dying of pancreatic cancer and brings her 2; year old daughter, Piper, to see Paris for the first time. She wants to create memories that Piper will have after Julia passes. Jackson was a rockstar 30 years ago and is having a reunion concert in Paris. Henry is near 100 years old and a songwriter who is connected to Jackson. Henry wrote Jackson’s biggest hit years ago. Henry’s muse for that hit was a woman he met as a teen, Celeste, who he’s still thinking of all these years later and is desperate to reunite with.
I love the way all of the characters are connected, the mother-daughter relationship between Julia and Piper, that Jackson isn’t in his stereotypical rockstar era, Henry’s relationship with his granddaughter and his new partnership with Jackson.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Gallery Books for allowing me to read and preview Meet Me in Paris.
Kristin Harmel is consistently a five-star author for me, and this novel is no exception in terms of beautiful writing, emotional depth, and heart. The only reason I ultimately rated it four stars was the sheer number of storylines woven throughout the book.
That said, this was still a wonderfully written, hopeful, and inspiring story that came together beautifully by the end. It held my attention from start to finish, and I’m genuinely sad it’s over. Harmel has a gift for crafting stories that linger long after the final page.
Henry and Celeste completely stole my heart, and the glimmer of memory at the end brought tears to my eyes. A truly moving read that reminds you of love, resilience, and the power of remembering.
Highly recommend for fans of Kristin Harmel or just stories with emotional depth and heart.
Kristin Harmel is consistently a five-star author for me, and this novel is no exception in terms of beautiful writing, emotional depth, and heart. The only reason I ultimately rated it four stars was the sheer number of storylines woven throughout the book.
That said, this was still a wonderfully written, hopeful, and inspiring story that came together beautifully by the end. It held my attention from start to finish, and I’m genuinely sad it’s over. Harmel has a gift for crafting stories that linger long after the final page.
Henry and Celeste completely stole my heart, and the glimmer of memory at the end brought tears to my eyes. A truly moving read that reminds you of love, resilience, and the power of remembering.
Highly recommend for fans of Kristin Harmel or just stories with emotional depth and heart.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I swear NetGalley saw it was my birthday and sent me this ARC as their present. Yes, I spent most of yesterday and last night reading it. Due to come out in July. WORTH the wait, though it's not Historical Fiction, FYI.
Julia, a mother who has a terminal illness, has brought her 20-something daughter Piper to Paris for the first time to make some lasting memories in the City of Love.
In a very short time, they meet Americans searching for lost love and relationships. Some will find what they are searching for, and some will find heartbreaking results. The story takes place in a very short time, and a lot of emotion, activities take place and characters are introduced. Too many characters perhaps for one book.
What a beautiful storyline with such emotional depth. Someone should be calling Netflix if they haven't already.
As mentioned above, special thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for my special birthday ARC in exchange for and honest review.
📖 Sandy 🎂
Julia, a mother who has a terminal illness, has brought her 20-something daughter Piper to Paris for the first time to make some lasting memories in the City of Love.
In a very short time, they meet Americans searching for lost love and relationships. Some will find what they are searching for, and some will find heartbreaking results. The story takes place in a very short time, and a lot of emotion, activities take place and characters are introduced. Too many characters perhaps for one book.
What a beautiful storyline with such emotional depth. Someone should be calling Netflix if they haven't already.
As mentioned above, special thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for my special birthday ARC in exchange for and honest review.
📖 Sandy 🎂
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Meet Me in Paris by Kristin Harmel is a stunning, deeply human story about love in all its many forms.
This book is beautifully written, and I truly believe there’s at least one character here that every reader will see themselves in. From the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter, to new love, lost love (and love found again), to friendships that bloom in the most unexpected and beautiful ways — and even self-love in its most vulnerable, tender moments — every page feels emotionally rich and honest.
All of this unfolds against the backdrop of one of the most beautiful cities in the world, which only adds to the magic. And yes… I ugly cried through the final stretch of this book — in the very best way.
A gorgeous, heartfelt story about what it means to be human, and what it means to love. I won’t be forgetting this one anytime soon.
Thank you to Kristin Harmel, Gallery Books, and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
This book is beautifully written, and I truly believe there’s at least one character here that every reader will see themselves in. From the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter, to new love, lost love (and love found again), to friendships that bloom in the most unexpected and beautiful ways — and even self-love in its most vulnerable, tender moments — every page feels emotionally rich and honest.
All of this unfolds against the backdrop of one of the most beautiful cities in the world, which only adds to the magic. And yes… I ugly cried through the final stretch of this book — in the very best way.
A gorgeous, heartfelt story about what it means to be human, and what it means to love. I won’t be forgetting this one anytime soon.
Thank you to Kristin Harmel, Gallery Books, and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I had the chance to read Meet Me in Paris before publication thanks to an advance copy from the publisher, and I absolutely loved so many things about this book.
The Paris setting was such a highlight—the descriptions of the city and its landmarks really brought everything to life. I also loved the intertwining storylines and relationships. It was so engaging to watch how each thread unfolded and wonder how they would all come together in the end.
There are several heartfelt storylines woven throughout: a love that endures across decades despite distance, a mother and daughter trying to make the most of their time together, and a recently divorced woman searching for independence but finding love along the way. Each one added something special to the overall story.
This was truly a “couldn’t put it down” read for me. As a first-time reader of Kristin Harmel, I’m excited to pick up more of her books!
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advance copy.
The Paris setting was such a highlight—the descriptions of the city and its landmarks really brought everything to life. I also loved the intertwining storylines and relationships. It was so engaging to watch how each thread unfolded and wonder how they would all come together in the end.
There are several heartfelt storylines woven throughout: a love that endures across decades despite distance, a mother and daughter trying to make the most of their time together, and a recently divorced woman searching for independence but finding love along the way. Each one added something special to the overall story.
This was truly a “couldn’t put it down” read for me. As a first-time reader of Kristin Harmel, I’m excited to pick up more of her books!
Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advance copy.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
If you are yearning for a sweet love story . . . and one that takes place in the magical City of Light . . . look no further. Kristin Harmel's inspiring writing is full of profound sentiments about life and love, lessons that speak to anyone ready to look within themselves and their personal relationships. This is exactly what happens to nine American tourists whose lives are swept up during their week-long springtime visit to Paris. Using her own Parisian memories as the story's backdrop, the tourists eat and drink, walk and tour in the very places Harmel visited in her youth and holds dear in her heart. This happily-ever-after story is a heartwarming testament to being open to new possibilities, despite the "No! Don't do it!"message we burden ourselves with in our heads. Treat yourself to feeling positive at this time when positivity is not the current norm.
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