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Paraíso
by Abdulrazak GurnahRomance que projectou Abdulrazak Gurnah, Prémio Nobel de Literatura 2021, para o palco internacional, Paraíso (1994) descreve as feridas vivas de um continente em vésperas da Primeira Guerra Mundial através da história de um escravo. Nascido numa pequena povoação da África Oriental, Yusuf é vendido aos doze anos pelo seu pai ao rico comerciante Aziz, a quem se habituara a chamar tio. Na sua nova vida como escravo, Yusuf é chamado a participar numa perigosa expedição comercial ao interior do continente. Uma verdadeira viagem de iniciação pelo coração das trevas ao longo de uma paisagem bela e selvagem, que o levará a descobrir um território povoado por tribos hostis, africanos muçulmanos, comerciantes indianos e agricultores europeus, um paraíso ameaçado, em vésperas da Primeira Guerra Mundial. Aliando romance de formação, ficção histórica e literatura de viagens num mosaico de mitos, sonhos, tradições bíblicas e corânicas, Gurnah descreve as feridas vivas de um continente em vias de ser colonizado. Finalista do Booker Prize e do Whitbread Award, Paraíso (1994) foi o romance que projectou Abdulrazak Gurnah, Prémio Nobel de Literatura 2021, para o palco internacional e o consagrou como um dos grandes escritores da actualidade. «Um retrato evocativo de África à beira da mudança... Uma reflexão pungente sobre a natureza da liberdade e a perda da inocência para um menino e para um continente inteiro.» The New York Times Book Review «Gurnah entretece magistralmente os acontecimentos da vida de Yusuf com as forças históricas que vão transformando o continente, numa linguagem exuberante e sedutora que se deleita no seu poder de contar histórias.» Los Angeles Times «Vibrante e poderoso. Evoca a beleza natural edénica de um continente em vias de ser tomado por poderes europeus imperialistas.» Publishers Weekly «Um dos autores pós-coloniais de maior preeminência no mundo.» Comité do Prémio Nobel de Literatura
Paraíso anticipado (Bueno Saberlo #2)
by D. W. Marchwell Y. M. GarcíaLa secuela de Bueno SaberloVolumen 2 de la serie "Bueno Saberlo"Ha transcurrido un año desde que William perdió a sus padres y dejó la vida que conocía por un nuevo hogar en Canadá. No hay nada que el pequeño adore más que estar con sus dos nuevos padres. Su tío Jerry McKenzie lo adoptó y se casó con David Loewenberger, por lo que William está aprendiendo lo que significa ser parte de una familia. A pesar del amor y cuidados que los dos hombres le brindan, William se siente solo. Cuando conoce a Cory, un estudiante de instituto que ayuda a su entrenador de fútbol, comienza a entender lo que sería tener un hermano. No sospecha que su sueño podría hacerse realidad, aunque primero tendrá que aprender una lección muy importante sobre el amor y las pérdidas.
Pardalita
by Joana EstrelaMILDRED L. BATCHELDER HONOR WINNER School Library Journal Best of the Year BCCB Best of the Year (Blue Ribbon Selection) A beautiful slice-of-life story that is This One Summer meets Ursula K. Le Guin’s Very Far Away from Anywhere Else, told in flashbacks 16-year-old Raquel lives in a small town in Portugal, the kind of place where everyone knows everyone else’s business. Her parents are divorced and she’s just been suspended for cursing out a school aide asking about her father’s new marriage. She has two best friends, Luísa and Fred, but wants something more. Then, from afar, she sees Pardalita, a senior and a gifted artist who’s moving to Lisbon to study in the fall. The two girls get to know each other while working on a play. And Raquel falls in love. Using a gorgeous blend of prose poems, illustrations, and graphic novel format, author and artist Joana Estrela captures the feeling of being a teenager in a way that feels gentle, joyful, and real. P R A I S E ★ "Intimate…Through a fledgling queer romance, the creator presents a story of change, connection, and transformation." —Publishers Weekly (starred) ★ "The elegant simplicity of this book belies the artistic depth and emotional resonance contained within. Will leave readers in quiet, piercing satisfaction." —Booklist (starred) ★ "A leisurely, emotional stroll through a slice-of-life story that explores identity and sexuality in an authentically sweet and subtle way." —School Library Journal (starred) ★ "The writing style is intriguing and deliberate...the slice-of-life approach working perfectly with Estrela’s creative vision in switching up formats to best convey Raquel’s intense and powerful self-discovery…this tender, warm book will likely enchant all romantic fans." —BCCB (starred) "Effectively conveys adolescent turmoil, the heady intoxication of first love, and sweet moments of connection as young queer love blossoms. The book’s strength lies in its careful presentation of telling details. Quietly resonant and sincerely told." —Kirkus Reviews
Pardon My Frenchie
by Farrah RochonThe New York Times bestselling author of Almost There delivers the start of a new rom-com series with an enemies-to-lovers romance, perfect for readers of Abby Jimenez and Jasmine Guillory. Ashanti Wright is thrilled over the success of her doggie daycare, Barkingham Palace. But handling the business and taking care of her teen twin sisters is a lot. And now that the antics of her adorable French bulldog and poodle bestie are blowing up on social media, things are even more chaotic than usual. And they only get worse when the world&’s worst dog hater shows up. Thad Sims is not a dog person. He&’s barely a person&’s person. But after his grandmother is transferred to a senior living facility that doesn&’t accept pets, the former army officer agrees to care for her annoying standard poodle, and his first move is taking Puddin&’ out of daycare. Now Ashanti&’s beloved Duchess is bereft of her companion, social media is outraged, and Ashanti&’s business is hanging in the balance. Her only option is to make nice with the surly, sexy Thad at all costs. But it&’s gonna take a tiara-wearing Frenchie, a well-dressed poodle, and a whole lotta treats to teach these humans a few new tricks about falling in love.
Pardon My Frenchie: The new enemies-to-lovers rom-com guaranteed to make you swoon!
by Farrah RochonThe New York Times bestselling author of The Boyfriend Project kicks off her exciting new rom-com series with this enemies-to-lovers romance, perfect for fans of Jasmine Guillory!________________________These enemies have a few new tricks to learn about falling in love. . . For Ashanti Wright, juggling her successful doggie daycare, Barkingham Palace, with taking care of her teen twin sisters is a lot! But life gets even more chaotic when the antics of her adorable French bulldog and poodle bestie go viral on social media. And things are about to get worse. Thad Sims is not a dog person. He's barely a person's person. But after his grandmother is transferred to a living facility that doesn't accept pets, the former army officer agrees to care for her annoying standard poodle. His first move is taking Puddin' out of daycare. Now Ashanti's beloved Duchess is bereft of her companion, social media is outraged, and Ashanti's business is hanging in the balance. Her only option is to somehow make nice with the surly, sexy Thad . . .
Pardon, je suis tombé amoureux
by Diana ScottPardon, je suis tombé amoureux, par Diana Scott Pardon, je suis tombé amoureux est le cinquième livre de la Saga Infidélités, des romans d’amour contemporains composés d’une forte dose d’érotisme, d’action et d’aventures. Pardon, je suis tombé amoureux Et lorsque tu es prête à cesser de pleurer, voilà que lui, il revient... C’est ce que pensa Barby désabusée, alors qu’elle essayait de sauver la vie d’un soldat qui se vidait de son sang dans ses bras. Depuis son enfance, elle avait su que Carlos était l’homme de sa vie. Ses premiers doux rêves, ses premières chansons d’amour, ses baisers innocents en l’air. Tous ses sourire naissaient et mourraient à cause et pour lui…. Mais ça ne pouvait pas continuer comme ça. Orphelin, Carlos ne connait que l’abandon, la solitude et l’injustice. Il ne sait pas ce qu’est l’amour et encore moins lorsqu’il s’agit de le démontrer. Lui, il est le combattant le plus imperturbable, le plus distant et le plus rageur de la brigade SWAT. Elle, elle est médecin sans frontières dans un camp de réfugiés. Elle, elle est purement sentimentale, lui, il ne sait que profiter. Tous les deux, ils vont lutter contre le destin car le passé est le passé et il doit se poursuivre ainsi. Carlos est un loup solitaire qui ne mérite pas son amour. Marc est le nouvel homme de ses rêves. Carlos est sombre et irritable, Marc est affectueux et joyeux. Marc séduit par son sourire. Carlos méconnait le bonheur. Le passé et l’avenir se rejoindront dans une lutte de secrets et de passions ardentes qui se battront pour se libérer. Le passé sombre de Carlos s’opposera à l’affection de Marc et elle seule aura le dernier mot. L’amour frapperait-il deux fois à la même porte ? Une histoire d’amour contemporaine et de fiction militaire qui n
Pardonner à Thayne (Véritables compagnons #2)
by J. R. Loveless Bénédicte Girault NelsonVéritables compagnons, numéro hors sérieNicholas Cartwright a fait tout ce qui était en son pouvoir pour oublier cette nuit, six mois plus tôt à Senaka, quand son véritable compagnon l'a rejeté, le laissant brisé et désabusé. Se réfugiant dans son travail, il s'y adonne jusqu'à l'épuisement, tout en trouvant les caresses d'un autre insupportables. Tout à coup, son compagnon a besoin de son aide et demande peut-être plus que ce Nick est prêt à lui accorder. Thayne Whitedove a toujours été une âme errante, passant ses journées sur les routes et ses nuits dans les bras d'un amant de rencontre, jusqu'à ce qu'une erreur fatale le pousse à chercher secours auprès des siens. À sa grande consternation, la seule façon de réparer sa faute est d'accepter ce qu'il refuse par-dessus tout... son compagnon. Thayne doit choisir entre continuer à fuir ou rester et se battre pour le pardon de Nick.
Pareja en construcción
by Nilda ChiaraviglioNo todo está perdido, ¡no te rindas! Una guía que te ofrece las herramientas para trabajar con tu parte emocional y racional y alcanzar una calidad de vida con tu pareja. Cuantas veces vemos a una pareja que creemos perfecta: amables, enamorados, siempre atentos, transparentes, comprensivos, incondicionales. Cuando nos enteramos que se separan es común que exclamemos: ¡pero si eran la pareja ideal! Otras relaciones son estables, sí, pero volubles, celosas, indiferentes, atrincheradas, rígidas, indiferentes... tantas formas que tiene la infelicidad. ¿Es posible tener una buena relación de pareja y no vivir en un infierno? Sí. Este libro es una herramienta de apoyo para quienes sienten algún tipo de incomodidad o malestar, una guía útil en el proceso de transformación que la pareja decidirá tener (por ejemplo: afianzar, reestructurar acuerdos o pasar a otro tipo de vínculo). Aquí se muestran dinámicas, preguntas y comparaciones. Al poner en práctica estas estrategias emocionales y de razonamiento, las parejas han logrado mejorar su calidad de vida.
Parents Wanted!
by Ruth Jean DaleInstant family?Jessica Reynolds has a wonderful daddy. Matt Reynolds is big, strong, handsome and kind. But when it comes to girl stuff he... well, he could use help! Her best friend, Zach, has a great mother. Laura Gilliam is sweet, pretty and single.... What if she and Zach could get her dad and his mom together?Unfortunately there's just one problem with the young matchmakers' plan-Matt and Laura find each other infuriating! In fact, the only thing they have in common is that they'd do anything for their children...but they never expected that to include marriage!
Parents in Training
by Barbara McmahonDiscovering she's pregnant fills Annalise with joy! She doesn't have a clue about babies, but with her husband by her side, she's confident they can learn the ropes together. . . . But Dominic feels shell-shocked by the news. The truth is he's still reeling from an unhappy experience of parenthood from his past--a fact he's kept secret from everyone, even his beloved Annalise. So even while he longs to share her excitement, the fear that history might repeat itself is keeping him from the one person he loves most--his wife. Now it's up to her to prove that Dominic really can be a daddy in a million!
Parents in Training
by Barbara McmahonDiscovering she's pregnant fills Annalise with joy! She doesn't have a clue about babies, but with her husband by her side, she's confident they can learn the ropes together....But Dominic feels shell-shocked by the news. The truth is he's still reeling from an unhappy experience of parenthood from his past-a fact he's kept secret from everyone, even his beloved Annalise. So even while he longs to share her excitement, the fear that history might repeat itself is keeping him from the one person he loves most-his wife.Now it's up to her to prove that Dominic really can be a daddy in a million!
Parents of Convenience
by Jennie AdamsHlS NEWFOUND FAMILY...Max Saunders receives the shock of his life when he discovers he's the father of twin sons he'd had no idea existed-and now they are entirely under his care! How will Max cope with instant single fatherhood? By getting a nanny....Phoebe Gilbert doesn't relish the thought of living with Max, but she can't say no when little children need her! Phoebe soon realizes she's becoming more like a mom to the twins than a nanny. And it seems that Max has got another role lined up for her...as his convenient wife!Will she marry Max for the sake of the twins...?
Parfait (Les Dieux #2)
by M. A. Church Adeline NevoSuite de InestimableLes Dieux, tome 2Jeff Mayfield, milliardaire blasé, aime uniquement ce que son argent et le pouvoir peuvent lui procurer, mais les Parques ont d’autres projets pour lui. Tout d’abord, un joueur gagne un énorme jackpot dans son casino et c’est l’effervescence générale. Puis, au milieu de ce chaos, les yeux de Jeff se posent sur l’incroyablement séduisant Cam Smith, alias Cupidon, sous sa forme humaine. Saisi de désir, Jeff fait un pas, mais se retrouve emprisonné dans un tumulte de plaisir et de passion. Cam bouleverse l’image que Jeff a de lui-même et l’oblige à se remettre en question. Mais Jeff n’est pas le seul à vouloir garder le contrôle. Jalousie est l’alter ego de Cam et s’il vient à perdre son sang-froid, les conséquences seront mortelles.
Parfois, ils reviennent
by Cristina Lattaro Raymonde ConiglioL’Inspecteur Marco Feltri et la Commissaire Alessia Costantini vivent ensemble bon an, mal an, à cause du passé de tous les deux. Une mystérieuse découverte dans le camp rom de la cité, Rieti, arrive tandis que la police trouve un corps calciné dans un coude du mont Terminillo. Il attire l'attention de la police de Rome managée par le questeur Oleani, l'amant de Alessia pendant des années. Tourmenté par la jalousie et par la peur qui Hego peut être en danger, Marco fait face à une semaine de suspects et de regrets, au prix de la relation avec Alessia et de sa propre vie. Un romance qui tient en suspens du début à la fin.
Parigi Ripara Cuori Infranti
by Kaya QuinseyGwendoline Delacroix si ritrova a Parigi in un disperato tentativo di fuggire dai ricordi che la perseguitano nel suo chateau nella campagna francese. In seguito alla Seconda Guerra Mondiale Gwendoline è diventata vedova, e non riesce ad accettare la morte di suo marito Jean. Ma cercherà di riprendere controllo della sua vita, ritrovandosi al Hotel de la Belle Paix, un albergo gestito da suo fratello e sua cognata nel quartiere latino di parigi. Nel corso dell'estate, con nuovi amici, un'anziana gatta, e un bicchiere di vino in mano, Gwendoline dimostrerà a sé stessa e a chiunque altro che la vita continua anche dopo aver perso una persona amata. Coinvolgente? Certo! Pieno di vita? Senza dubbio. Champagne? Bien sur! A Parigi nulla è prevedibile, e tutto è straordinario.
Parigi dalla A alla Z (Coda (Italiano) #5)
by Killerqueen Marie SextonSeguito di La lettera ZUn libro della serie CodaZach Mitchell e il suo compagno Angelo Green sono diretti a Parigi (con Matt e Jared, i loro amici di Coda) per il matrimonio di Jon e Cole. Matt dovrà affrontare l'ex amante di Jared, Angelo dovrà trascorrere un'intera settimana con l'ex ragazzo di Zach. Tra la gelosia di Matt e il carattere di Angelo, Zach pensa che sarà una fortuna se finiranno la vacanza senza che uno degli sposi si becchi un pugno. Presto Zach capisce che dovrebbe preoccuparsi meno per Angelo e più per se stesso. Affrontare i ricordi dolceamari del suo passato e il senso di colpa per aver spezzato il cuore di Jon è più difficile del previsto, ma Zach dovrà trovare un modo per lasciarsi il passato alle spalle se vuole coltivare la speranza di realizzare il futuro che sogna con Angelo.
Paris A to Z (Coda #5)
by Marie SextonPart of the Coda SeriesSequel to The Letter ZZach Mitchell and his lover Angelo Green are headed to Paris (along with their Coda friends Matt and Jared) to attend Jon and Cole's wedding. Matt will have to face Jared's former lover, and Angelo will have to spend an entire week with Zach's ex-boyfriend. Between Matt's jealousy and Angelo's temper, Zach thinks they'll be lucky to get through the week without one of the grooms being punched. But Zach soon realizes he should worry less about Angelo and more about himself. Facing the bittersweet memories of his past and his own guilt over breaking Jon's heart is harder than expected, but Zach will have to find a way to leave his past behind if he's to have any hope of the future he wants with Angelo.
Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumble (Winner Bakes All #2)
by Alexis HallFrom the bestselling author of Boyfriend Material comes a sweet and scrumptious romantic comedy about facing your insecurities, finding love, and baking it off, no matter what people say. Paris Daillencourt is a recipe for disaster. Despite his passion for baking, his cat, and his classics degree, constant self-doubt and second-guessing have left him a curdled, directionless mess. So when his roommate enters him in Bake Expectations, the nation&’s favourite baking show, Paris is sure he&’ll be the first one sent home. But not only does he win week one&’s challenge—he meets fellow contestant Tariq Hassan. Sure, he&’s the competition, but he&’s also cute and kind, with more confidence than Paris could ever hope to have. Still, neither his growing romance with Tariq nor his own impressive bakes can keep Paris&’s fear of failure from spoiling his happiness. And when the show&’s vicious fanbase confirms his worst anxieties, Paris&’s confidence is torn apart quicker than tear-and-share bread. But if Paris can find the strength to face his past, his future, and the chorus of hecklers that live in his brain, he&’ll realize it&’s the sweet things in life that he really deserves.
Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumble: by the author of Boyfriend Material (Winner Bakes All #2)
by Alexis HallParis Daillencourt is a recipe for disaster.Despite his passion for baking, constant self-doubt has left him a curdled, directionless mess. So, when his roommate enters him in Bake Expectations, the nation's favourite baking show, Paris is sure he'll be the first one sent home.And yet, not only does he impress the judges and win week one's challenge - he also catches the eye of fellow contestant, Tariq Hassan. Sure, he's the competition, but he's also incredibly cute with more confidence than Paris could ever hope to have. But when the show's vicious fanbase confirms his worst anxieties, neither his growing romance with Tariq nor his success in the competition can keep Paris's fear of failure from spoiling his happiness. If Paris can find the strength to face the chorus of hecklers that live in his brain, he'll realise it's the sweet things in life that he really deserves.Find out why readers are raving about Alexis Hall . . . 'The undisputed master of romantic comedy' Jenny Holiday'Every once in a while you read a book that you want to SCREAM FROM ROOFTOPS about. I'm screaming, people!' Sonali Dev'The writing is witty, and [the] chemistry is irresistible, but it's Hall's insights about trust and self-worth that set the story apart. This is a triumph' Publishers Weekly'Hall does it again with this scrumptious, quietly subversive rom-com again . . . Hilarious, heartwarming, and grounded, Rosaline's story proves that happy endings look different from person to person' Publishers Weekly'A tasty tale that most Bake Off fans could get their teeth into...' Sunday Post
Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumble: by the author of Boyfriend Material (Winner Bakes All #2)
by Alexis HallParis Daillencourt is a recipe for disaster.Despite his passion for baking, constant self-doubt has left him a curdled, directionless mess. So, when his roommate enters him in Bake Expectations, the nation's favourite baking show, Paris is sure he'll be the first one sent home.And yet, not only does he impress the judges and win week one's challenge - he also catches the eye of fellow contestant, Tariq Hassan. Sure, he's the competition, but he's also incredibly cute with more confidence than Paris could ever hope to have. But when the show's vicious fanbase confirms his worst anxieties, neither his growing romance with Tariq nor his success in the competition can keep Paris's fear of failure from spoiling his happiness. If Paris can find the strength to face the chorus of hecklers that live in his brain, he'll realise it's the sweet things in life that he really deserves.Find out why readers are raving about Alexis Hall . . . 'The undisputed master of romantic comedy' Jenny Holiday'Every once in a while you read a book that you want to SCREAM FROM ROOFTOPS about. I'm screaming, people!' Sonali Dev'The writing is witty, and [the] chemistry is irresistible, but it's Hall's insights about trust and self-worth that set the story apart. This is a triumph' Publishers Weekly'Hall does it again with this scrumptious, quietly subversive rom-com again . . . Hilarious, heartwarming, and grounded, Rosaline's story proves that happy endings look different from person to person' Publishers Weekly'A tasty tale that most Bake Off fans could get their teeth into...' Sunday Post
Paris Dreaming
by Anita HeissLibby is determined to stay on her no-man fast: no more romance, no more cheating men, no more heartbreak. But in the city of love there is no escaping fate … A hilarious and heartfelt romantic comedy from bestselling Wiradyuri author, Anita Heiss. Libby has given up on romance. After all, she has her three best girlfriends and two cats to keep her company at night, and her high-powered job at the National Aboriginal Gallery in Canberra to occupy her day – isn't that enough? But when fate gives Libby the chance to work in Paris at the Musée du Quai Branly, she's thrown out of her comfort zone and into a city full of culture, fashion and love. Surrounded by thousands of gorgeous men, romance has suddenly become a lot more tempting.
Paris Encore (The Zion Covenant, Book #8)
by Bodie Thoene Brock ThoeneAMERICAN JOURNALIST JOSEPHINE MARLOW knows firsthand the horrors of war-the bombs, the senseless slaughter when Warsaw fell to the Nazis. Now assigned to the Paris AP office, Josie sees the impending danger. Spies have already infiltrated the countries of Belgium and Holland and stand ready to assist with the invasion. As French civilians are evacuated from the countryside to Paris and the cadets at the Ecole de Cavalerie prepare for war, French colonel Andre Chardon heads a top-secret project. It could turn the tide of the war. .. but will the discovery be too late?
Paris Is Always a Good Idea
by Jenn McKinlayOne of Popsugar&’s Best New Books for Summer 2020A thirty-year-old woman retraces her gap year through Ireland, France, and Italy to find love—and herself—in this hilarious and heartfelt novel.It's been seven years since Chelsea Martin embarked on her yearlong postcollege European adventure. Since then, she's lost her mother to cancer and watched her sister marry twice, while Chelsea's thrown herself into work, becoming one of the most talented fundraisers for the American Cancer Coalition, and with the exception of one annoyingly competent coworker, Jason Knightley, her status as most successful moneymaker is unquestioned.When her introverted mathematician father announces he's getting remarried, Chelsea is forced to acknowledge that her life stopped after her mother died and that the last time she can remember being happy, in love, or enjoying her life was on her year abroad. Inspired to retrace her steps—to find Colin in Ireland, Jean Claude in France, and Marcelino in Italy—Chelsea hopes that one of these three men who stole her heart so many years ago can help her find it again. From the start of her journey nothing goes as planned, but as Chelsea reconnects with her old self, she also finds love in the very last place she expected.
Paris Is Always a Good Idea: A Novel
by Nicolas BarreauRosalie Laurent is the proud owner of Luna Luna, a little post-card shop in St. Germain, and if it were up to her, far more people would write cards. Her specialty is producing "wishing cards," but where her own wishes are concerned the quirky graphic artist is far from lucky. Every birthday Rosalie sends a card inscribed with her heart's desire fluttering down from the Eiffel Tower - but none of her wishes has ever been fulfilled.Then one day when an elderly gentleman trips up in her shop and knocks over a post-card stand, it seems that her wish cards are working after-all. Rosalie finds out that it is Max Marchais, famed and successful author of children's books who's fallen into her life. When he asks her to illustrate his new (and probably last) book, Rosalie is only too glad to accept, and the two - very different - maverick artists become friends. Rosalie's wishes seem to be coming true at last, until a clumsy American professor stumbles into her store with accusations of plagiarism. Rosalie is hard pressed to know whether love or trouble is blowing through her door these days, but when in doubt, she knows that Paris is Always a Good Idea when one is looking for the truth and finding love.
Paris Lights: A Heart of the City romance Book 1
by C. J. DugganThe first standalone book in CJ Duggan's HEART OF THE CITY series - a very sassy, super sexy New Adult romance from the internationally bestselling author of the SUMMER and PARADISE series.'You're breaking up with me!'He was silent.'In Paris.'Eyes dropping.'Under the Eiffel-fucking-Tower!' I screamed.Twenty-five-year-old Claire Shorten had looked forward to spending a romantic weekend in Paris for as long as she could remember, and now it was here - three blissful days of strolling through cobbled streets arm-in-arm with her beloved, eating copious amounts of baked goods and soaking up the culture through each and every pore of her body. Well, at least, that was how she'd pictured it . . . Even after her boyfriend dumps her rather unceremoniously in the most romantic place on earth, Claire is determined not to give up on her dream altogether - with or without a boyfriend. She finds herself a job in the kitchen of a small hotel; Michelin-starred it most certainly is not, but somehow Claire makes a place for herself amidst the dirty dishes and the foreign misfits who run the place.When the restaurant attracts the attention of the enigmatic - if not slightly terrifying - tycoon Louis Delarue, and Claire manages to survive his high-powered business luncheon from hell, she knows that she can survive anything, surely. But all bets are off when Louis makes a game-changing decision: he's coming back for a second course . . .PRAISE FOR CJ DUGGAN'S PREVIOUS BOOKS:'I loved this book - it's the perfect beach read.' Flying Through Pages'I loved every moment . . . C.J. is a born storyteller that breathes a realism into her characters and situations that we've all found ourselves in.' Diva Book Nerd'PARADISE CITY is the same brand of feel good, fun and sexy romance that I have come to love from this author' Book Briefs'I love Duggan's writing and PARADISE CITY was a hoot. I cannot wait for the next book! Is it August yet?'