The Paris Wedding: The romance of a lifetime in the City of Love

by Charlotte Nash

Free trip to Paris: city of love, light, and clothes to die for . . .

Ten years ago, Rachael gave up the love of her life. Now she's being offered an all-expenses-paid trip to Paris - the city she's always dreamed of living in - to watch to him marry someone else.

Paris has all kinds of surprises in store for Rachael, who's more used to countryside lanes than Coco Chanel, including a handsome photographer. But the sparkling city of love, hope and longing has a way of unlocking your heart's deepest secrets. And there's one question that just won't stop nagging at her - a question she'll have to find an answer to before her time in Paris is up.

One thing's for sure: it's going to be the trip of a lifetime.

Escape to the most fabulous city in the world and fall in love with this romantic, hopeful, heart-melting story by bestselling author Charlotte Nash.

Readers LOVE The Paris Wedding:

'The Paris Wedding would have to be the most delightful novel I have read so far this year.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

'...beautifully vivid descriptions of Paris, eloquent French phrases, and the glamour of a high-end wedding. ... The writing is beautiful ... Perfect for those seeking a romantic read with some bite.' Booklist

'I absolutely loved this book. This is my first time reading anything by Charlotte Nash; I am now officially in love.' Gemsbooknook

'I could feel the excitement of the hustle and bustle of Paris, the history, and romanticism seeping into my pores.' Amazon reviewer

'There were tears, sadness and joy. Such a fabulous story and trip to Paris!' Amazon reviewer

• ISBN10: 0349417164
• ISBN13: 9780349417165
• Publish Date: 8 February 2018 (first published 27 June 2017)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
• Imprint: Piatkus Books
• Format: Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
• Pages: 336
• Language: English

Reviews

[Lynn]

4.5 stars

Full of surprises, The Paris Wedding is a delightful novel set against the contrasting backdrops of the Australian outback and Paris, France.

Rachael West receives a wedding invitation from Matthew Grant, her first and only true love who left her to pursue his medical studies whilst she stayed in Milton look after her sick mother. Ten years have passed since they parted but when an unexpected envelope arrives after her mother's funeral, it awakens long-buried memories and feelings of what could have been'. Should she ignore the invitation to his an all expenses paid wedding in Paris, France? Or, is it an opportunity for closure; to finally accept he's moving on?

The scenes set in Australia paint a wonderful sense of loyalty and camaraderie in the small town community with many quirky residents to support Rachael on her trip of a lifetime. She's travelling along with people she known for years, however, plenty of discoveries are uncovered as some of the residents also seize an opportunity or two on the opposite side of the world. It's little wonder their arrival in Paris is a cultural shock as they come face to face with Matthew, his socialite bride Bonnie and her wealthy family. He may be from the small outback town, but his life as a successful doctor in Sydney is vastly different from the hometown guests he's invited to his wedding.

The narrative flowed beautifully, keeping me engaged the whole time. I particularly enjoyed the detailed descriptions of Rachel's outfits and easily visualised how they would look. Sometimes, Rachel is frustrating because of the choices she makes; a naive small-town girl who is too trusting. I loved how the author managed to capture the emotions as we watch her open her mind and soul during the Parisian adventure, making her aware of opportunities to seize if you have faith and confidence in your abilities.

To sum up, this is my first novel by Charlotte Nash and I will definitely pick up one of her titles again. If you are looking for a romance with a twist set against two vastly differing backdrops, you'll love The Paris Wedding.

***arc generously received courtesy of William Morris Paperbacks via Edelweiss +***

[Joséphine]

Initial thoughts: Single main character in her late twenties pining after "the one who got away" sounds like a recipe for a train wreck and yet The Paris Wedding was anything but. I much enjoyed Rachael's journey of self-discovery on several fronts. She was such a delightful and relatable character. At this age it's all too easy to compare yourself to others who've already achieved so much and feel like a failure for not having any direction in life and feeling stuck. Those feelings are all too familiar to me, which is why I especially liked reading this book as Rachael came to seize new opportunities and learnt to deal with her past.

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Note: I received a finished copy from a local distributor in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.