Chasing Paris

by Stephanie Street

Paris Dawson has struggled with issues of self-image and self-worth her whole life. So much in fact, that she has become suspicious of beautiful people and their intentions in regard to relationships. After moving back to her hometown and opening a bakery, Paris continues to fight demons from her past, including a tumultuous relationship with her mother. Paris hopes more than anything to redeem herself in her mother's eyes by shedding extra weight in order to fit into a bridesmaid dress for her brother's wedding.

Aaron Perry likes Paris just the way she is, but realizes it will take a lot of patience to help Paris overcome her insecurities and distrust of handsome men. Aaron convinces Paris to be his friend in hopes that he will be able to prove to her that he finds her beautiful, desirable, and that she is the love of his life.

Will Paris discard her fears and insecurities to find happiness with Aaron? Find out in Chasing Paris.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Young Adult

282 pages, Paperback

Published February 15, 2019

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[Nina · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Aurélie · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[Abigail · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Patty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Handled protagonist insecurities in a very helpful and realistic way

[Maralee · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Fun light read.

[J.J. · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. Sweet and simple.

[Love · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet Romance

This is a refreshingly sweet romance with a lot of charm and heartwarming moments that will touch your heart and soul.

[Shealyn Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[Lorraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was really really nice.

[Cait · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice romance. I liked reading about the believable, real, and relatable heroine and the man who adored her.

[Denise R · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Maria Claudia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet, believable and inspiring story