After she can repeat ‘non-refundable, non-transferable’ ticket, Tanaya leaves India for her beloved city. Her grandfather reminds her that the elders have sealed the marriage agreement. The solo voyage gives Tanaya the chance to live a piece of her dream. Her orders to call the Khans are ignored as the sights of the city intrigue Tanaya. She wants to delve into the strange language and culture.

Tanaya flirts with the idea of permanent residence in Paris at the urging of Shazia, a relative versed in bucking family tradition. Tanaya squashes the nagging, family obligation until Khan finds his bride-to-be. Tanaya says little to the eligible bachelor who spurred her trip to Paris. Khan senses her deceit and ends the arrangement. Tanaya’s fantasy flight is grounded when Khan refuses the marriage, her grandfather disowns her, and Shazia returns to the States. In Paris, Tanaya’s astounding beauty leads to a path beyond marriage; she becomes the newest, exotic model. Will modeling threaten her Muslim upbringing? Can Tanaya realize her dream without her family? Will she regret her choice to be "in the world and of the world"?

Kavita Daswani writes of a young girl who dreams of a life outside her family’s tradition. Paris provides an exciting backdrop for a girl’s evolving dreams. Daswani develops a light web of conflict within the pulls of love, religion, and culture. Salaam, Paris is a fun jaunt into chick-lit with a twist.