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bitchie's review against another edition
4.0
Let's get the niggles out of the way first. I felt the author overused words like "The Frenchman", "the American", and "the kid". Yes, Jules was younger than Jason, but not THAT much younger, and Jason was not old enough to be his father, so I didn't really get that worry either.
Now, on to what I really enjoyed. Jules was just adorable, Jason was average but likable, and I really liked Rosalie, Jason's sister. Really, there was no one not to like in this one, even Jason's ex didn't come across as badly as I expected.
There was a lot of bad history behind Jules, but the story never let itself get bogged down in the angst and tragedy of what happened, and Jules didn't let it define him or really hold him back in any way. A bit insecure at times, but on the whole, pretty well adjusted considering all he went through.
It was really nice to find a GFY story where the guy doesn't spend all this time wangsting and worrying over his sudden attraction to a man. Jason just went with it, and it was nice to see.
Paris was like a character all it's own, although I did at times feel like I was on a tour. I'll most likely read more in this series, but I probably won't rush, as I think they aren't connected.
Now, on to what I really enjoyed. Jules was just adorable, Jason was average but likable, and I really liked Rosalie, Jason's sister. Really, there was no one not to like in this one, even Jason's ex didn't come across as badly as I expected.
There was a lot of bad history behind Jules, but the story never let itself get bogged down in the angst and tragedy of what happened, and Jules didn't let it define him or really hold him back in any way. A bit insecure at times, but on the whole, pretty well adjusted considering all he went through.
It was really nice to find a GFY story where the guy doesn't spend all this time wangsting and worrying over his sudden attraction to a man. Jason just went with it, and it was nice to see.
Paris was like a character all it's own, although I did at times feel like I was on a tour. I'll most likely read more in this series, but I probably won't rush, as I think they aren't connected.
raynebair's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful. Just beautiful. Jules had a sort of youthful vulnerability, yet he could read Jason so well. What a sweetheart!
teresab78's review against another edition
4.0
This was sweet and easy. I loved the culture and setting. I loved the music. There were a few typical plot devices but over all great story.
liza5326's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the relationship between Jaz and Jules. Jason, "Jaz", goes to Paris to clear his head after finding his fiancé cheating on him. There, he meets Jules, a violin player in a jazz trio. The progression of their relationship was very natural and didn't come out of nowhere. The sex was hot and, overall, it was a sweet, low angst story. I'll definitely be reading more in the series.
buoymehome's review against another edition
No, French don't make quiches for breakfast. It's lunch or dinner, with a salad on the side. Not for breakfast. And we don't brunch except on Sundays and/or in some specific bobochic circles. And someone born in Nanterre's bad part and is currently in his 20 has more chance to be called Kevin than Jules (Julien yes, Jules ... probably not).
But, to be fair, besides those above, there is not much clichés piled up for us and for that I'm grateful.
Otherwise, as been said in other reviews, there are a bit too much frenchman/american and young man/old man, to go around.
Overall I enjoyed the story and the characters. And saluted the author for her fact checking and the use of french words that are correct in the situations (except for Merde, which does mean Fuck, but isn't used much/at all, during sex, where Putain would be a better translation for Fuck. But that's me, I tend to be picky when foreign author use french.)
But, to be fair, besides those above, there is not much clichés piled up for us and for that I'm grateful.
Otherwise, as been said in other reviews, there are a bit too much frenchman/american and young man/old man, to go around.
Overall I enjoyed the story and the characters. And saluted the author for her fact checking and the use of french words that are correct in the situations (except for Merde, which does mean Fuck, but isn't used much/at all, during sex, where Putain would be a better translation for Fuck. But that's me, I tend to be picky when foreign author use french.)
myzanm's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet story with some angst and misunderstandings.
The chemistry between characters was believable. The settings are fully fleshed out an you could imagine walking in Paris yourself.
The chemistry between characters was believable. The settings are fully fleshed out an you could imagine walking in Paris yourself.
roses_rose's review against another edition
4.0
going to another country to find love. i really enjoyed the whole prince and pauper thing and i love the book.
crtsjffrsn's review against another edition
3.0
When Jason Greene finds his fiancée in bed with another man, he takes a leave of absence from his law firm and rushes off to Paris. He hopes the time away will help him get past the anger and hurt so he can figure out what to do next. He's helped along the way when he meets Jules, a violinist with some of his own issues, and the two become fast friends. But Jules takes Jason on something more than a musical journey as the two of them learn more about themselves and each other than they ever would have expected.
This was a sweet story, an easy read, and an enjoyable book. The characters are fun and their interactions make it easy to connect and like them. There are a couple of parts that seem to move just a bit more slowly than needed, but it wasn't so much that it dragged or got in the way of the overall story. Definitely worth a read!
This was a sweet story, an easy read, and an enjoyable book. The characters are fun and their interactions make it easy to connect and like them. There are a couple of parts that seem to move just a bit more slowly than needed, but it wasn't so much that it dragged or got in the way of the overall story. Definitely worth a read!