A heartfelt novel about self-discovery, grief, and a once-in-a-lifetime chance to start over.
Rose Zadeh pleases everyone, except herself. Memories of her late Iranian-immigrant father, who valued hard work and family, keep Rose in a dead-end job as a Silicon Valley copywriter, and tethered to her guilt-trippy mom and needy sisters. As much as it would disappoint her father, Rose needs an escape. Voilà! A mandated vacation gives her the chance. Three weeks on a long-dreamed-of trip to the City of Light.
Instead of landing in a Parisian fairy tale, Rose falls under the spell of a charming and possibly dangerous expat and encounters an old family friend keeping a surprising secret. With the aid of a French self-help guru, Rose really believes she’s blossoming. Until an unwelcome reminder of home proves that finding herself will require more than a change of scenery.
From Paris’s cobblestone streets to Provence’s sun-soaked hills, Rose embarks on a journey of adventure, betrayals, and even amour. For the first time, the directions she follows are up to her.
“This enjoyable book is a testament to how embarking on new adventures can result in positive, life-affirming change.” — Booklist
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“An amusing escapist romp with moments of poignancy.” — The Kirkus Review
“Filled with vibrant characters and family dynamics, La Vie, According to Rose is one woman’s story of leaving guilt, fear, and old patterns behind while reaching for a new life, love, and future―in Paris, no less! I loved it, and I know anyone who picks this book up will, too.” — Ann Garvin, USA Today bestselling author of I Thought You Said This Would Work
“La Vie, According to Rose is the perfect escape for anyone who feels the tug of wanderlust and longs to book the flight. It’s a story about self-discovery, the multi-faceted bonds of family, and living a life without regret - all set in the lush surroundings of a wide-eyed traveler’s first trip to Paris. With a few laughs, and more than a few tender smiles, this novel will sweep you off your feet and charm you all the way through to the streets of the Marais and beyond.” — Kelley McNeil, author of A Day Like This
“With an irresistible cast of characters, a story of art and intrigue, and the perfect amount of romance, La Vie, According to Rose is every bit as charming as the City of Lights and a winning addition to women’s fiction.” — Camille Pagán, bestselling author of Good for You
“Lauren Parvizi deftly weaves romance and intrigue, hardship and humor, culminating in a clever, thoughtful novel that’s at once light-hearted and tender. La Vie, According to Rose reminds us that sometimes everything we’ve been searching for is right in front of us…or perhaps in Paris! A charming romp through Paris and Provence, a mysterious expat, a blossoming romance between two delightfully flawed characters―this novel has it all! Magnifique! A treat from start to finish!” — Lori Nelson Spielman, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany
“La Vie, According to Rose is a fun and insightful journey through Paris replete with self-discovery, an art heist, family interference, and romance. As Rose spends her vacation exploring the sights of the city, she discovers truths we all need to learn.” — Marjan Kamali, author of The Stationery Shop