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What Happens In Paris (Stays In Paris?) (Harlequin Next Tall)

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So nice to see a character come into her own in a believable manner. This was definitely not a book where you know on page one who's going to end up with who and flip to page 191 to see it happen. Nancy's writing for NEXT shows us a new take on romance themes, and I'm waiting for the next one. (No pun intended.)

For almost two decades Annabelle Essex thought her marriage was pretty solid. Their son was in college. That all changes when her spouse is arrested in an incident that makes it into the newspaper with a picture worth a thousand words informing her that her spouse is gay.

Since she hates her job and her husband has been outed and wants out of their marriage, Annabelle wonders if this might be a good time to fulfill the dream of three months in the Left Banke in Paris. She begins to paint and encouraged by her sister travels to Paris where she meets a younger sculptor Jean Luc Le Garric who stirs her hormones, but she remains raw from her spousal debacle.

Annabelle is an intriguing protagonist struggling with what she perceives is a betrayal that makes her reassess her values starting with men, employment, and what she really wants out of life. The romance in Paris is fun to follow though some of the fortyish Annabelle's reactions to other women in Jean Luc's life seem to fast for someone whom was happily married for eighteen years just a few weeks ago. Fans will enjoy this tale of a woman trying to rediscover herself following a shocking revelation that turns her belief system upside down.

Harriet Klausner

I love how this book goes full-circle. It was a funny, creative, and interesting book. I felt like I could relate to the character in certain situations. Thompson did a wonderful job! I also like how the book has a good message to send.

I just finished this book with a smile on my face. It was a quick read and definitely worth picking up and reading. I have a passion and love for Paris so of course the title was what grabbed my attention.

There were times the book was a bit cheesy but honestly there were not many moments of that. In fact I enjoyed it because these moments and reactions were pretty real to life, at least how I've would had reacted. Another reason I enjoyed this book was because it wasn't predictable. And I find myself wanting the same experience when I visit Paris.

I already have the next few books on my 'to read' list of this same author because I really did enjoy her style and honesty of writing.