If you didn’t get to take the vacation you wanted this summer, don’t worry. The Paris Key will whisk you away to the City of Light – and probably get you booking flights for next year.
Bestselling author Juliet Blackwell has written a compelling page-turner of a novel that makes you feel like a Parisian insider, getting to know the best boulangeries and brasseries in the charming Village Saint-Paul in Le Marais, where I am now seriously considering spending next summer.
In the book, Genevieve Martin decides to return to Paris, the scene of some of her happiest childhood memories, after her marriage falls apart. Her late uncle has left her his locksmithing business, and she must decide whether she is ready to fight the bureaucracy to make a new life for herself, and if she is literally open to discovering the truth about her family.
Of course, locks and keys provide great metaphors for our emotional landscape, and readers will easily relate to Genevieve as she’s confronted with the choice of being imprisoned by her past or setting herself free.
This is a book to be savored over a cafe au lait and a pain au chocolat. Although it’s a fast read, its vivid glimpses into daily Parisian life will stay with you and have you Googling apartments on Airbnb.
I’m giving away a copy of The Paris Key to one lucky Midlife at the Oasis subscriber. (If you’re not a subscriber, first sign up for my weekly newsletter in the right sidebar of this page.) For a chance to win, simply leave a comment below. For a second chance, tweet this:
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Contest ends on September 13 at midnight Pacific time. Winner will be notified by return email. Prize can only be sent to a U.S. mailing address.
I’ve been to Paris 4 times but I’d go again and again and again….
I’d love to read this book and be brought back to a city I love and miss while reading what sounds like a great read. Thanks, Lois.
That sounds like a great beach read. I will check it out.
I love Paris! I was there in 1989, and hope to one day return with my husband. This book will be a great to visit.
I fell in love with Paris in 1996. Sadly, I have not been back but still read books about Paris. I would love to read this!
Paris is on my “bucket list” but I’m selfish and I just want it to be me and the hubby. (tee hee!!) My oldest has already gone and she love it there!
Hey, I have Monday off… think I could read that book in a day?
Yes! It’s a very quick read! You should definitely go alone with your husband. Paris is the city for lovers! 🙂
Paris is also on my Bucket List. My hubby and I are hoping to visit Paris in 2017.
This sounds like a great book. It would be perfect to bring on my cruise next month.
I MUST win this. I must. I have to have it!
This sounds like a fun book. I love reading about Paris.
Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I am dying to read this book. I’d love to take it on vacation to VA Beach in October!
I think it is great that this book takes you away from it all. I’m going to need an escape as back to school time descends upon us.
This sounds like an interesting story with some conflict we can all relate to. It will be great to read a story that takes place in Paris as well.
This sounds like a good read. I love the cover of the book as well.
A new book….hooray! As for the cover…isn’t that why we buy books. It really is all about “curb appeal”.
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We actually had an opportunity to take a family vacation this year after not having gone on one since 2009. However, I did very little reading and am still behind on my magazine subscriptions.
Paris is on my bucket list and someday I’ll visit in person. Until then, sounds like this book might be a great way to live vicariously through its pages?! lol Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
I love all things Paris and I have to add this book to my reading list. ?
I need a good book to read b/f bed. this might just be the one.
I agree! I love reading before bed.
I would love to take this book and read it on the plane on the way to Paris! Sounds like a fun read to end the summer
I love to read reviews before I pick up a book. This looks like a good one 🙂
I like this story and also the colours the author chose for the book. They are so bright and bold and make me want to read it!
I’ve never been to Paris (sob) but I love reading about it. This book sounds very captivating. I will put it on my library list!
Sounds like a great beach read. I’ll have to put it on the list.
Sounds like a great book! I am not sure if I’ll every get to Paris, but I’d like to travel there vicariously through the book!
I think I would like to read this. Sounds good.
Oh you know this is right up my alley! I absolutely adore Paris and love reading too. Sounds like a great book! Someone is going to be lucky.
Sounds like a great book! I have added to my fall list! I can’t wait to start reading more, now that my son is back to school!
I am so awful! I cannot even remember the last time I read a BOOK! 😮
I have this book on my Wish List; it looks very good!
I have never been to Paris, but I would love to go someday. It sounds incredible, sort of like this book. Definitely a must-read!
I haven’t heard of The Paris Key but it sounds like a great read and something I would be interested in adding to my reading list! Going to see if I can find it on Amazon.
I liked reading that the book will make you feel like you have gone on a vacation. The best books always transport you away for a while.
I love Paris, and i think it was a great book, gonna check this out
It doesn’t take much to make me want to book a flight to Paris. 😉 I’d like to read this book.
Bucket list Entry # 1 – Visit Paris. I’m still working on it, so for now, I would settle for the book. Looks like a good read for the weekend.
I am so fascinated by any and everything Paris. My dream is to visit there someday. I’m sure I would love this book.
Oh Paris. How I’d love to visit one day. This sounds like a great book I will have to check out!
I would love to win! Paris was my favorite and I am always lookign for a new book to read!
I dream of going to Paris one day. I am so fascinated by Parisian life. I am adding this to my fall reading list for sure!
I love Paris and I want this book! I would love to win this.
I am ready for a vacation and this book seems to be just the ticket. I cannot wait to dive into this read. : )
I just came back from my first trip to Paris. I hope I get to go back. The Paris Key would be a great way to remember our trip.
This one is just the kind of book I like to read. It’s been a while since I have read a good book. I will have to check this one out.
Sounds like a fabulous story. I would love to visit Paris, and what better way than through the pages of a beautiful book. I have added it to my TBR List. Such a lovely cover. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. Happy reading and writing.
Sounds like an interesting read. I love visiting Paris atleast once in my lifetime & I would love to read more about it as of now. Would love a trip with my husband.
This sounds like a great read! And I’m in the market for a new book, so thank you!
Sounds like a great book
Ah Paris – Tu me manques!
Would love to go back to Paris! If I can’t get there I can at least read about it!
I’ve never been to Paris and would love to read this book and visit vicariously.
I will get there one day but until then, I’d love to read this book!
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Would love this book.
I’ve never been to Paris, but I’m ready to to go. Passport is ready!
As a Francophile who’s never been to Paris, I’d love to read this book while I wait to book my flight!
I was able to spend a day in Paris 2 years ago and fell in love with it! Looking forward to going back!