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Chasing Paris
Pastry chef, Paris Dawson, has struggled with her weight and self-image issues all her life. Never believing in her own worth and beauty, she has missed out on relationships and has ended up twenty-six and alone. After moving home to open her own bakery, Paris needs to lose weight for her brother's wedding. She begins a strict work out schedule and diet.
Fireman, Aaron Perry, has always been attracted to curvy women. When he helps Paris out of a bind one evening at the high school track, he can't believe how beautiful she is and wants to get to know her better.
The only problem- Paris has sworn off handsome men. And Aaron is drop dead gorgeous.
Can Aaron help Paris overcome her insecurities in order to find happiness and love? Find out in CHASING PARIS.
Fireman, Aaron Perry, has always been attracted to curvy women. When he helps Paris out of a bind one evening at the high school track, he can't believe how beautiful she is and wants to get to know her better.
The only problem- Paris has sworn off handsome men. And Aaron is drop dead gorgeous.
Can Aaron help Paris overcome her insecurities in order to find happiness and love? Find out in CHASING PARIS.
117 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 24, 2017
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June 27, 2018
Ups and downs
While I did enjoy the book, the nonstop about the mc's weight, while I realize was a huge part of her issues but come on, was so repetitive I ended up skimming over entire pages because I didn't want to rehash the same thing again and again and again. Also the random and quite forcefully and oddly inserted religion was just so misplaced it made me hop out of the story and wonder where the book I had been reading went. I noticed after seeing the last few pages that the author writes "clean" romances as well, so I guess this shouldn't be surprising but I read 3 of her books before this one and didnt have the same feeling. Now, all this said, it was a cute love story, but it lacked. This wasnt listed as one of her clean books so the fact that there was barely even mention of a kiss here and there just felt so off and again, brought you out of the story. I think I might be done with this author.
While I did enjoy the book, the nonstop about the mc's weight, while I realize was a huge part of her issues but come on, was so repetitive I ended up skimming over entire pages because I didn't want to rehash the same thing again and again and again. Also the random and quite forcefully and oddly inserted religion was just so misplaced it made me hop out of the story and wonder where the book I had been reading went. I noticed after seeing the last few pages that the author writes "clean" romances as well, so I guess this shouldn't be surprising but I read 3 of her books before this one and didnt have the same feeling. Now, all this said, it was a cute love story, but it lacked. This wasnt listed as one of her clean books so the fact that there was barely even mention of a kiss here and there just felt so off and again, brought you out of the story. I think I might be done with this author.
December 25, 2017
This book was wonderful. Paris is a believable heroine, and easy to empathize with, which is something I typically have a hard time with in stories with an insecure hero or heroine. Aaron is sweet and persistent, but without being unrealistic. Paris is unhealthily obsessed with fitting into a dress that is currently too small for her (thanks to her mother, who consistently pulls stunts like that because she thinks Paris needs to lose weight), and Aaron, after getting to know her, helps her realize that she doesn't need to lose weight to be pretty.
This is an excellent story, and I would highly recommend it.
This is an excellent story, and I would highly recommend it.
November 2, 2020
Paris’s story is quite sad, considering that she is absolutely okay the way she looks like. I don’t understand why her father never protected her from her mother. Unfortunately, her situation is too realistic to be discarded. Everybody who has bad experiences with a similar topic can easily relate to this story. If only society could stop making us self-conscious about our outward appearance, it would be great. I think the inside beauty is what’s most important in a person.
The pleasure of reading was regularly interrupted due to bad proofreading, the reason why I took a star off.
The pleasure of reading was regularly interrupted due to bad proofreading, the reason why I took a star off.
September 26, 2018
Cute read
It was a clean cute read that had my laughing out loud. I really enjoyed it. I wish I could give this book 4.5 stars. Street is a very good writer and pulls me in with every book she writes. Though I must say, I wish she dove more into Christianity more than just a few lines here and there. I feel like she missed a great opportunity to show how Christ sees and loves us. But overall, it was sweet a book.
It was a clean cute read that had my laughing out loud. I really enjoyed it. I wish I could give this book 4.5 stars. Street is a very good writer and pulls me in with every book she writes. Though I must say, I wish she dove more into Christianity more than just a few lines here and there. I feel like she missed a great opportunity to show how Christ sees and loves us. But overall, it was sweet a book.
December 12, 2017
Handled protagonist insecurities in a very helpful and realistic way
February 24, 2018
3.5 stars. Fun light read.
April 1, 2018
2.5 stars. Sweet and simple.
August 3, 2018
Sweet Romance
This is a refreshingly sweet romance with a lot of charm and heartwarming moments that will touch your heart and soul.
This is a refreshingly sweet romance with a lot of charm and heartwarming moments that will touch your heart and soul.
September 10, 2019
I loved this book!! It had such a good message! It was clean and romantic!! It was well written and overall I was very impressed. Even swoon worthy!
January 11, 2020
Great story
I loved this story. Paris overcoming her insecurities and Aaron being “all in”, had me turning the pages. Both of them were totally relatable and likable.
I loved this story. Paris overcoming her insecurities and Aaron being “all in”, had me turning the pages. Both of them were totally relatable and likable.
May 30, 2021
It was really really nice.
March 23, 2018
A nice romance. I liked reading about the believable, real, and relatable heroine and the man who adored her.
July 1, 2022
I think I’ve read this book 3 times since I discovered it. It was helpful for me to see from the outside a situation I found myself struggling with. Thanks Stephanie, for writing this book. I have been recovering from a relationship similar to Paris’s and it helps to see another struggle and recover as well. This perspective was so validating.
July 12, 2021
Sweet, believable and inspiring story
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