Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin

Until Leaves Fall in Paris: A Powerful WWII Romance of Love, Duty, and Courage in Occupied Paris

About the Book

Until Leaves Fall in Paris is a captivating World War II historical romance that takes you deep into the streets of Nazi-occupied Paris. It is a story about two ordinary Americans who choose extraordinary courage, and whether love can survive when duty demands silence and secrets.

From the Back Cover

As the Germans march toward Paris in 1940, American ballerina Lucie Girard buys her favorite English-language bookstore to allow the Jewish owners to escape. She struggles to keep Green Leaf Books alive under oppressive German laws, but quietly aids the resistance by slipping secret messages between the pages of her books. Widower Paul Aubrey wants nothing more than to return home to America with his little girl. But the US Army convinces him to keep his factory running and gather military intelligence from his German customers. He sabotages his own product and hides British airmen inside his factory walls.  When Paul and Lucie meet at the bookstore, sparks fly. But trusting each other could cost them everything.

About the Author

Sarah Sundin is a bestselling and Christy Award-winning author who has received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Booklist. Until Leaves Fall in Paris won the 2022 Christy Award, and several of her other novels have been Christy and Carol Award finalists and winners.  A mother of three living in Southern California, Sarah brings meticulous historical research and warm, human storytelling to every page she writes.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is perfect for fans of WWII historical fiction, Christian romance, and stories set in Europe during World War 2. If you love richly detailed settings, complex characters, and a romance that feels hard-earned and deeply real, this novel was written for you. It is also a wonderful choice for book clubs looking for a story that balances faith, history, suspense, and love.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is Until Leaves Fall in Paris part of a series? A: It is a standalone novel, so you do not need to read any other books first. However, fans of Sarah Sundin’s earlier novel When Twilight Breaks will recognize Paul Aubrey as a side character from that story, which adds a fun bonus layer for existing readers.

Q: Is this book appropriate for teens or only adults? A: This WWII Christian romance novel is written for adults and mature readers aged 16 and up. The content focuses on wartime suspense, faith, and romance with no graphic material, making it clean and wholesome while still deeply engaging.

Q: What awards has this book won? A: Until Leaves Fall in Paris is the winner of the 2022 Christy Award for Historical Romance and received starred reviews from Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist.

Q: Is this book good for readers who enjoy both romance and history? A: Absolutely. The story blends gripping suspense, a Parisian setting full of life, and a slow-burn romance that keeps you turning pages late into the night. Whether you come for the history or the love story, you will find plenty of both throughout the book.