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stew32s's review
5.0
Very enjoyable!
I have enjoyed vicarious travel by reading this and the previous book in the series. Beautiful descriptions of fabulous destinations combined with the fun story made this such an enjoyable read. I especially liked the perspective being from an organized adventure tour group as that is something I had no frame of reference for. Looking forward to reading the next one.
I have enjoyed vicarious travel by reading this and the previous book in the series. Beautiful descriptions of fabulous destinations combined with the fun story made this such an enjoyable read. I especially liked the perspective being from an organized adventure tour group as that is something I had no frame of reference for. Looking forward to reading the next one.
norwayellesea's review
4.0
3.5 stars
Travel and romance are a perfect combination for me as I settled into this coach tour themed novel visiting popular tourist spots.
Catherine "Cat" Parsons had a drunken one night stand with her flatmate, Alex and now wants to escape. So, Cat books a last-minute tour with Ventureseek to put some space between them. It's two weeks away and she hopes by the time she gets back, there's no awkwardness. Little does she know, this adventure will make her see life and love from a whole new perspective.
The author has written a fun novel highlighting the pros and cons of embarking on a coach tour with strangers. Cat's fellow travellers are an eclectic bunch and like her have a reason to be on such a trip. Their antics on the whistle-stop tour of Europe make than her "bus besties" and while I can relate to some of their mishaps, it becomes tiresome after a while. So, for me, the saving grace is Jean-Luc Caron!
The chance meeting with Frenchman, Jean-Luc is kismet, he's Cat's pen-pal from when they were teenagers after meeting in Australia when he was an exchange student. They've had no contact since they were nineteen years old, but it's clear both still have an affection for one another. He's the knight in shining armour, but I don't believe Cat is the right woman for him.
It's not often I don't "take" to a leading character, but Cat is one I struggled with. As a thirty-five-year-old woman, I found her behaviour and language to be very immature. She's certainly not someone I'd expect to teach high school students. Her reasons for trying to keep a relationship with Jean-Luc casual after taking their tentative relationship to a new level are selfish especially when she realises his feelings still run deep. Thankfully, she sees sense in the end. I also remember such women like Cat do exist in the real world because I do know someone like her.
Some of the tour-stops triggered memories from the times I've visited them; Paris, Antibes, Florence and Rome. I laughed when the group each bought a gelato when looking at the Leaning Tower of Pisa because that's what I did at my then three-year-old's insistence. For those who haven't travelled to any of the places mentioned, the author paints inviting welcomes for your bucket list.
For me, That Night In Paris is a roller-coaster of a novel with highs and lows but overall, it's a fun and flirty read with some hilarity along the way. It's a wonderful distraction and a chance to escape from the real world in these troubled times.
***arc generously received courtesy of One More Chapter via NetGalley***
Travel and romance are a perfect combination for me as I settled into this coach tour themed novel visiting popular tourist spots.
Catherine "Cat" Parsons had a drunken one night stand with her flatmate, Alex and now wants to escape. So, Cat books a last-minute tour with Ventureseek to put some space between them. It's two weeks away and she hopes by the time she gets back, there's no awkwardness. Little does she know, this adventure will make her see life and love from a whole new perspective.
The author has written a fun novel highlighting the pros and cons of embarking on a coach tour with strangers. Cat's fellow travellers are an eclectic bunch and like her have a reason to be on such a trip. Their antics on the whistle-stop tour of Europe make than her "bus besties" and while I can relate to some of their mishaps, it becomes tiresome after a while. So, for me, the saving grace is Jean-Luc Caron!
The chance meeting with Frenchman, Jean-Luc is kismet, he's Cat's pen-pal from when they were teenagers after meeting in Australia when he was an exchange student. They've had no contact since they were nineteen years old, but it's clear both still have an affection for one another. He's the knight in shining armour, but I don't believe Cat is the right woman for him.
It's not often I don't "take" to a leading character, but Cat is one I struggled with. As a thirty-five-year-old woman, I found her behaviour and language to be very immature. She's certainly not someone I'd expect to teach high school students. Her reasons for trying to keep a relationship with Jean-Luc casual after taking their tentative relationship to a new level are selfish especially when she realises his feelings still run deep. Thankfully, she sees sense in the end. I also remember such women like Cat do exist in the real world because I do know someone like her.
Some of the tour-stops triggered memories from the times I've visited them; Paris, Antibes, Florence and Rome. I laughed when the group each bought a gelato when looking at the Leaning Tower of Pisa because that's what I did at my then three-year-old's insistence. For those who haven't travelled to any of the places mentioned, the author paints inviting welcomes for your bucket list.
For me, That Night In Paris is a roller-coaster of a novel with highs and lows but overall, it's a fun and flirty read with some hilarity along the way. It's a wonderful distraction and a chance to escape from the real world in these troubled times.
***arc generously received courtesy of One More Chapter via NetGalley***
daenknight's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
1.0
jebrennan311's review
1.0
Honestly this was about two stars when I considered DNF’ing about 30% through. But the love interest had just gotten there. I thought it’d get better! It didn’t.
Couldn’t even care at all for this MC. There’s just so much more out there to read, don’t waste your time.
Couldn’t even care at all for this MC. There’s just so much more out there to read, don’t waste your time.
abigailyardimci's review
4.0
Warm, funny and fabulously evocative.
I really enjoyed following Cat on her European tour whilst she wrangled with lost love, courage and her romantic awakening. This was a lovely sequel to One Summer In Santorini and evoked place in a similarly expressive and vivid way. It made me want to go to Paris immediately. Maybe I'll read the next one from a chic little coffee shop in the banks of the Seine!
I really enjoyed following Cat on her European tour whilst she wrangled with lost love, courage and her romantic awakening. This was a lovely sequel to One Summer In Santorini and evoked place in a similarly expressive and vivid way. It made me want to go to Paris immediately. Maybe I'll read the next one from a chic little coffee shop in the banks of the Seine!
beckylewis82's review
4.0
That Night in Paris is a fun romance that follows our main character Catherine as she decides last minute to take a bus tour around Europe after sleeping with her flat mate. On the tour she meets 3 other woman who also booked last minute; Louise who is getting a divorce, Jaelee who realized she was in love with her best friend who just got married and Danielle whose best friend did not invite her to her wedding. While at their first stop on Paris, Catherine gets reunited with her best friend from childhood Jean-Luc. What follows is Catherine building friendships with these 3 other women and reconnecting with Jean-Luc all while traveling around Europe.
What I love about this story is that it’s not just your typical romance, it is also a story about the relationships you make in life. Catherine’s friendship with these other women is great to see, none of them tried to put the other’s down, they were all there for each other when needed. This story also felt like a love letter Europe. While the author was describing the places they visit I could visualize myself there and remember my own experiences, to visiting Sainte-Chapelle and getting baguette sandwiches to eat while in Paris. I also enjoyed seeing the growth of the character as she comes to terms with how she is living her life and being resistant to romantic relationships.
I only had a few problems with this books and it was mainly I think formatting issues with my ebook. There was no real break in dialogue and sometimes it was hard to figure out who was speaking. I also am not a huge fan of second chance romances but I enjoyed this one in that it didn’t focus on them in the past just small glimpses.
If you are looking for a great romance with more to it then I highly recommend this one. This book comes out on April 15th. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
What I love about this story is that it’s not just your typical romance, it is also a story about the relationships you make in life. Catherine’s friendship with these other women is great to see, none of them tried to put the other’s down, they were all there for each other when needed. This story also felt like a love letter Europe. While the author was describing the places they visit I could visualize myself there and remember my own experiences, to visiting Sainte-Chapelle and getting baguette sandwiches to eat while in Paris. I also enjoyed seeing the growth of the character as she comes to terms with how she is living her life and being resistant to romantic relationships.
I only had a few problems with this books and it was mainly I think formatting issues with my ebook. There was no real break in dialogue and sometimes it was hard to figure out who was speaking. I also am not a huge fan of second chance romances but I enjoyed this one in that it didn’t focus on them in the past just small glimpses.
If you are looking for a great romance with more to it then I highly recommend this one. This book comes out on April 15th. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
carissa25's review
To me this book was so slow placed and it wasn’t captivating
I tried reading it before prior to this but really couldn’t keep going I was so bored
I tried reading it before prior to this but really couldn’t keep going I was so bored
lynwebster's review
4.0
I enjoyed the first book in this series, One Summer in Santorini, but this one was better. I loved the tour aspect, and the descriptions of the different places. I really want to go to Lauterbrunnen now! The romance was fine, and not as cringy as most (I'm not a huge fan of romances in general). But for me, the best part was the relationship between Cat and her "bus besties", especially Lou. As others have said, Cat begins the trio as somewhat self-obsessed, but she fully realizes this and really grows by the end. A satisfying escapist read, full of heartfelt and touching moments, and just the kind of thing we all need right now.
kimberlycarrington's review
2.0
Serían 2'5 estrellitas realmente.
Este es otro de estos Netgalleycitos que pido yo siguiendo mi teoría de los colorinchis. Muy rana no me ha salido pero tampoco me ha parecido gran cosa.
Este libro es más bien una guía del Lonely Planet con amistad y un poquito de amor por medio. Que, oye, como guía turística es fantástica, porque ya me dirás tú si no es interesante ver lugares preciosos de Italia o de Suiza con un melofó como el de este libro, que más maravillosamente perfecto no te vas a encontrar tú uno en la vida. Lo que pasa es que la historia de amor queda en un segundo (muy segundo) plano comparado con el viaje de Cat y con la amistad que desarrolla con el grupo que conoce. No es una mala premisa y la verdad es que he pasado un rato muy agradable, pero claro, ahí falta profundidad y desarrollo por todos lados, todo lo interesante es superficial. Con menos viaje y más desarrollo de la historia de amor le habría puesto menos nota.
De todos modos, lo he leído a gusto y he pasado un buen rato, pero claro, más nota no le puedo dar porque como historia de amor/amistad se me queda coja.
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[Thanks Netgalley for the ebook. This review is my honest opinion but just another opinion, you should read this book and judge it by yourself]
A sweet and light travel guide with a little bit of romance and a lot of friendship.
I had a lovely time reading That Night in Paris but to me this book is a travel guide and not a romance/chick lit novel. The premise is great but I think the writer waste too much time in the tourist part and too little in the romance area (even the frienship is more important!). Not that I mind it, I love a bunch of girl friends, but the love story is so sweet that I felt disappointed when I couldn't see it well developed.
The characters are great but I found them too simple. I know they all have a great and complex story behind but we tiptoe over almost every one of them. But I must say I really loved Jean Luc and he made my day everytime we could see (well, imagine XD) his lovely face.
Overall, it's a well-writen, light and sweet story with too little love and too much sightseeing.
Este es otro de estos Netgalleycitos que pido yo siguiendo mi teoría de los colorinchis. Muy rana no me ha salido pero tampoco me ha parecido gran cosa.
Este libro es más bien una guía del Lonely Planet con amistad y un poquito de amor por medio. Que, oye, como guía turística es fantástica, porque ya me dirás tú si no es interesante ver lugares preciosos de Italia o de Suiza con un melofó como el de este libro, que más maravillosamente perfecto no te vas a encontrar tú uno en la vida. Lo que pasa es que la historia de amor queda en un segundo (muy segundo) plano comparado con el viaje de Cat y con la amistad que desarrolla con el grupo que conoce. No es una mala premisa y la verdad es que he pasado un rato muy agradable, pero claro, ahí falta profundidad y desarrollo por todos lados, todo lo interesante es superficial. Con menos viaje y más desarrollo de la historia de amor le habría puesto menos nota.
De todos modos, lo he leído a gusto y he pasado un buen rato, pero claro, más nota no le puedo dar porque como historia de amor/amistad se me queda coja.
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[Thanks Netgalley for the ebook. This review is my honest opinion but just another opinion, you should read this book and judge it by yourself]
A sweet and light travel guide with a little bit of romance and a lot of friendship.
I had a lovely time reading That Night in Paris but to me this book is a travel guide and not a romance/chick lit novel. The premise is great but I think the writer waste too much time in the tourist part and too little in the romance area (even the frienship is more important!). Not that I mind it, I love a bunch of girl friends, but the love story is so sweet that I felt disappointed when I couldn't see it well developed.
The characters are great but I found them too simple. I know they all have a great and complex story behind but we tiptoe over almost every one of them. But I must say I really loved Jean Luc and he made my day everytime we could see (well, imagine XD) his lovely face.
Overall, it's a well-writen, light and sweet story with too little love and too much sightseeing.