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

by Nancy Robards Thompson (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373230567
• ISBN-13: 978-0373230563
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,384,663 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A refreshing read, May 2, 2006

By	Terry Odell "author" (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews

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.)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, June 23, 2006

By	Xtina (Chesapeake, VA) - See all my reviews

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars fine character study, January 14, 2006

By	Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: What Happens In Paris (Stays In Paris?) (Harlequin Next) (Mass Market Paperback)

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