Customer Reviews

Once in Paris

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I liked the book, especially the fact that the heroine, Brianne, wasn't a doormat like a lot of the "virginal young girls" that romance writers seem to like. She not only held her own but was several paces ahead of the hero! I also liked the fact that the hero, Pierce, wasn't a macho womanizer like those same writers are so fond of. You didn't get the feeling that he thought she was supposed to get down on her knees, eternally greatfull, that he paid the slightest attention to her. And I liked that he was faithfull - even if it was to his dead wife - he showed potential. And lived up to it!

But I especially like the fact that Ms. Palmer included characters from a previous book: "Tate Winthrop" and "Cecily." If I'm not mistaken, they were first introduced in "After Midnight" written under the name of "Susan Kyle." I was intrigued by the glimpses of these two and had wondered what happened to them. Too bad I have to wait until December for the release of "Paper Rose" for their full story!

I've always loved cross-over stories. Speaking of which, does anyone know if there was a book about Brianne's friend "Cara Harvey"? Since she was mentioned several times in this book, with references to her problems with a "gentleman," I was wondering if she had a separate story.

Love Diana Palmer and I enjoyed Paper Rose so I went out and bought this one. I thought that it was a little to long. All the ingredients were there for a great romance but I just couldn't feel the emotion like in many other Diana Plamer books.

I liked the way that Diana Palmer wrote Once In Paris. I love all of her books. This was the BEST one yet. She really out did herself when she wrote Once In Paris. The way she made all of the characters and plots blend together was outstanding. Her description of Pierce and Briannes secret feelings was great. The romance and passion in this book was the greatest. Once I started the book I couldn't put it down. I read it in under 2 days! I really recomend this adventurous romance novel to any Diana Palmer fan and to any other romance reader.

I found this a truly enjoyable read. Pierce Hutton is a unique character; I can totally relate to his grief for his first wife & his feelings that he is betraying her memory by getting involved w/ Brianne. There is a similarity between Pierce & Garon Grier from "Lawman" in that they both lost their wives to cancer. However, Pierce is a much more sympathetic character. He marries Brianne to protect her from Kurt Brauer & Philippe Sabon but when he attempts to keep her @ arms's length, he is not cruel or vicious as Garon Grier is with Grace Carver.

Brianne is a handful, she's sweet, innocent, smart & brave by turns. When she learns the truth about Philippe, she is very compassionate toward him & they become friends, which makes Pierce jealous & makes for some spectacular fights. Everything works out, though, in true DP fashion.

I can highly recommend this book, along with Lord of The Desert & Paper Rose, which continue the stories of Philippe & Tate Winthrop, respectively.

As always Diana Palmer has paired two vulnerable people, who desperately need the other person's strengths. Pierce Hutton, tall, dark, handsome, rich and emotionally devastated and Brianne Miller, young, innocent, emotionally nurturing and in peril from her stepfather... both loners who need each other. The erotic and emotional story is Diana Palmer at her very best. I always buy her books but some, like this one, are the BEST.

Beyond it's entertainment value, I found the book intelligent and witty. I liked the way Diana portrayed Brianne Martin, although, young in years possessed maturity and intelligence. Unlike some of her characters in the past who were depicted as clingy and spoiled, Brianne is different. The way the story concluded, however, was a little bit lacking in impact. I would have wanted L. Pierce Hutton to be a little bit more remorseful for his shabby treatment on Brianne. Although, the grief experienced by him was understandable in the circumstances, I would still have wanted him to get his 'just desserts'. Overall, I recommend this book, the underlying material for which the story evolves is an 'eye-opener' for what is happening in some parts of the world today.***Great material Diana, more power.

I hadn't read a recent Diana Palmer book - she used to be one of my favorite series romance authors - but bought, read and really liked Lord of the Desert. Felt I was missing someting about "what happened before" so made a point of buying Once in Paris to find out Philippe and Brianne's previous history.
I liked the two main characters and their interactions; I especially liked the fact that there was a very believable reason to keep the hero and heroine apart - Pierce's love for his first wife.

That said, I'm a bit tired of the much older man/much younger woman theme. I also found Kurt Brauer a bit inadequate as a villian.
What REALLY annoyed me was the breaks in continuity - how can Brianne be told Pierce's age early in the book and later say she doesn't have any idea how old he is? Also going from Savannah to Virginia by private jet on page 298 and then to Charleston SC on page 302-303 when driving by limo to Washington DC was so incredible that I almost tossed the book out - except I wanted to know how it ended.

In summary, a good romance between likable characters made less enjoyable by annoying errors.

I enjoyed reading this DP book. I am a great fan of hers and really enjoy her books. If you like to read just to relax, this is the book for you.

I've read this book twice, once last year and just finished it again. In many ways it's a typical Palmer story and is that not why we/I keep buying her books?

Anyone who loves Diana Palmer, this is an excellent book to add to your collection. Anyone else, if you love stories with romance, action, adventure, mystery, danger, or great characters this is a must read! This is one of my favorite books by this arthor.