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The Paris Notebook
As the girlfriend of a rock star, Deena Smith traveled the world in style. Now she's moved on and enjoys a quiet life as a college instructor. When she discovers her rocker ex stole a notebook of her song lyrics and claimed them as his own, Deena is determined to do whatever it takes to get her notebook back, even if it means playing nice with her evil ex. But when her co-worker offers to help restore her work, little does she know her quiet little world will be turned upside down.
Sympathetic to Deena's plight, Jack Karris offers to assist. He can't stand the idea someone would wound her so deliberately. But despite the desire that sparks between them, Jack can't wait to leave the small university town behind. Deena is his unwitting ticket to New York, and although she has zero interest in the project Jack proposes for her writing, he's convinced she'll also find a dream come true.
When the truth comes out, and Jack's good intentions are revealed, Deena must decide is he the sincere man she's come to trust, or is he just out to steal whatever he can... including her heart?
Sympathetic to Deena's plight, Jack Karris offers to assist. He can't stand the idea someone would wound her so deliberately. But despite the desire that sparks between them, Jack can't wait to leave the small university town behind. Deena is his unwitting ticket to New York, and although she has zero interest in the project Jack proposes for her writing, he's convinced she'll also find a dream come true.
When the truth comes out, and Jack's good intentions are revealed, Deena must decide is he the sincere man she's come to trust, or is he just out to steal whatever he can... including her heart?
- GenresRomance
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 17, 2012
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Cynthia Harrison
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December 2, 2012
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Deena Smith works in the English department and shares an office with sexy Jack Karris. One afternoon they’re listening to the radio while grading and Deena discovers her ex has plagiarized some lyrics of hers and used them as his own on his new album. Deena recalls she loaned him a notebook she bought in Paris, where she’d jotted new lyrics down. Retrieving her Paris Notebook becomes a priority with Deena along with spending more time with Jack, exploring further the smoldering desire burning between them.
A hot, sexy read, this is a good book. The chemistry between Deena and Jack is great and the plot drawing them to work together is solid and believable. With a cast of interesting secondary characters, family, friends and the rock star ex-lover, Ms. Harrison has built an interesting world full of vibrant people. The interactions between everyone shows depth and draws the reader in immediately – this cast of people in Deena and Jack’s life aren’t there as window dressing but are properly fleshed out, real people.
I found myself caught up in Deena’s reactions, her outrage at being plagiarized, her deepening infatuation with Jack and a rainbow of emotions. Similarly Jack is a strong hero, wanting to help Deena partly because of their mutual attraction, but just as much because it’s the right thing to do. This is an excellent book to curl up with over the weekend, just don’t be surprised if you loose a few hours in the process, lost in Ms. Harrison’s world and characters.
Deena Smith works in the English department and shares an office with sexy Jack Karris. One afternoon they’re listening to the radio while grading and Deena discovers her ex has plagiarized some lyrics of hers and used them as his own on his new album. Deena recalls she loaned him a notebook she bought in Paris, where she’d jotted new lyrics down. Retrieving her Paris Notebook becomes a priority with Deena along with spending more time with Jack, exploring further the smoldering desire burning between them.
A hot, sexy read, this is a good book. The chemistry between Deena and Jack is great and the plot drawing them to work together is solid and believable. With a cast of interesting secondary characters, family, friends and the rock star ex-lover, Ms. Harrison has built an interesting world full of vibrant people. The interactions between everyone shows depth and draws the reader in immediately – this cast of people in Deena and Jack’s life aren’t there as window dressing but are properly fleshed out, real people.
I found myself caught up in Deena’s reactions, her outrage at being plagiarized, her deepening infatuation with Jack and a rainbow of emotions. Similarly Jack is a strong hero, wanting to help Deena partly because of their mutual attraction, but just as much because it’s the right thing to do. This is an excellent book to curl up with over the weekend, just don’t be surprised if you loose a few hours in the process, lost in Ms. Harrison’s world and characters.
August 20, 2013
Deena is a character with a personality which made me root for her from the start. In her twenties she had a relationship with Ian, the self-centred and unfaithful singer in the band Yellow Star and she wrote the lyrics for the band's first album. After their relationship ended she gave him a copy of her notebook containing new song lyrics for him to look at but he doesn't get back in touch. Years later, she hears her own words barely masked in his new song and realises what her unscrupulous ex has done. She wants the notebook back and she wants the credit due to her but it means getting close to him again. Jack, a friend and colleague, asks her to dinner but she doesn't know if she wants her heart broken again. When Jack says he is leaving soon, she finally agrees to go, feeling safe as he will soon be gone. Ian is certain he can win Deena round and get her to agree to give him the lyrics because he is used to getting what he wants but Deena is equally determined he won't. Ian's shenanigans had me grinding my teeth and I was very keen to see if he had his comeuppance.
The background characters all add to the plot and each has their own story, interwoven very nicely with Deena's. There is a feel of real friendship in this novel.
The Paris Notebook left a smile on my face and it's perfect for those days when you just want to enjoy the sunshine outside with a good book and the tipple of your choice. I'm not an avid reader of romance novels but this one is well written with an easy style and a satisfying ending. I liked it.
The background characters all add to the plot and each has their own story, interwoven very nicely with Deena's. There is a feel of real friendship in this novel.
The Paris Notebook left a smile on my face and it's perfect for those days when you just want to enjoy the sunshine outside with a good book and the tipple of your choice. I'm not an avid reader of romance novels but this one is well written with an easy style and a satisfying ending. I liked it.
August 26, 2013
The Paris Notebook is full of plenty of fun. There are quite a few different plots going on, but each of them has been wrapped up by the end of the book. The characters are real, and very beleiveable. The book centers around Deena and jack, two people that are working together that have more than a platonic relationship, but aren't at the committed stage yet. When Deena finds her ex has possibly stolen and used something that belongs to her, it pushes her and Jack together. But the couple have many things to face before ever deciding to settle down.
A few other plot points have to deal with Sarah, one of Deena's students. Patti and Toby, and it even has the villain's point of view a few times. I guess you'd call him a villain, anyway. He's not particularly nice....
The Paris Notebook is engaging and interesting. I love how all the lives of the characters entwine and connect. The writing is great, I really like Cynthia Harrison's voice and style.
If you like contemporary romance, I reccomend this one. It may steal your heart, as it did to me.
A few other plot points have to deal with Sarah, one of Deena's students. Patti and Toby, and it even has the villain's point of view a few times. I guess you'd call him a villain, anyway. He's not particularly nice....
The Paris Notebook is engaging and interesting. I love how all the lives of the characters entwine and connect. The writing is great, I really like Cynthia Harrison's voice and style.
If you like contemporary romance, I reccomend this one. It may steal your heart, as it did to me.
October 8, 2013
Touched with creativity and humor, The Paris Notebook is a cute love story filled with friendships and romance.
Although The Paris Notebook is a romance novel, it's also a story about finding the confidence to pursue your dreams. All the characters have their own unique flaws and insecurities, which makes it easy to relate to them, and some also have a history preventing them from fully realizing their potential. As the book progresses, they struggle to build enough courage to move past these barriers.
Overall, The Paris Notebook is a satisfying light read. I recommend this book to anyone looking for an entertaining feel-good romance.
Review disclosure: I received a free ebook copy in exchange for a review.
Although The Paris Notebook is a romance novel, it's also a story about finding the confidence to pursue your dreams. All the characters have their own unique flaws and insecurities, which makes it easy to relate to them, and some also have a history preventing them from fully realizing their potential. As the book progresses, they struggle to build enough courage to move past these barriers.
Overall, The Paris Notebook is a satisfying light read. I recommend this book to anyone looking for an entertaining feel-good romance.
Review disclosure: I received a free ebook copy in exchange for a review.
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