The Paris Soulmate
Published on 15. December 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
452 pages
979-8-9872622-2-1 (ISBN)
Description
***Swoony Debut Book Finalist***
A woman with a "no dating policy." A mysterious, cocky British stranger. A dream trip to Paris . . . What could possibly go wrong?
Christine
Goodbye bucket list, I can't even get on the airplane. As I wait at the boarding gate, I'm already second guessing my dream trip-the one I never thought I'd be able to take. Leaning over my suitcases from a wave of severe dizziness, I can feel my dreams slipping away, when I suddenly hear a sexy British voice offering to rescue them.
Colin
As soon as I saw Christine's photo, my life changed. I knew I had to meet her . . . I even agreed to all of her best friend's outlandish requests: watch out for Christine while on her dream trip to Paris, be a 'health bodyguard,' and do it all without her knowing.. But I never realized what an enormous risk I was taking with my heart.
Christine has wanted to open her heart for so long, but this all feels too good to be true-even if this is the city of love. Colin justified all the secrets so he could meet the woman of his dreams, but he's terrified he will lose her if he tells her the truth.
Which will this British stranger lose first, his secret or his heart?
What to expect: laugh-out-loud moments, lots of swoony kisses, nosey grandmas, and relatable characters. (This book contains no cursing, plenty of descriptive kissing, and some faith conversations).
Tropes: He Falls First, Bodyguard romance, Forced Proximity, Hidden Identity, Love at First Sight, Opposites Attract, and Soulmates.
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"Own voices" Crohn's, Lupus, Mast Cells Activation Disorder, and Mental Health.
Potential Triggers: mild medical episodes and depictions of chronic pain
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What readers are saying about The Paris Soulmate:
¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿"The twists and turns, the laugh out loud moments, the heart warming story, I could not put this down once I started reading it!...a wonderful representation and no labels on disabilities." -Goodreads Reviewer
¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿"I absolutely loved this book!! I'm obsessed !! This probably just became my favourite, sweet as cake, romantic, gentle love story I've ever read !!!" -NetGalley Reviewer
¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿"A romantic novel that gave a voice to those that struggle with illness and insecurity, while truly fulfilling the "when you know, you know" aspect of a romance. What I liked the most: The author's overall writing, heartfelt message, disability representation, and Collin, always Collin ... And the PLOT TWIST? I gasped." -NetGalley Reviewer
¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿"This was AMAZING. I've read alot of books this year and this book takes the cake as one of my top 5 favorite books this year...Such a breathtaking journey. I loved how the author created these moments that just engulf you into them that you feel like you're watching it play out right infront your eyes in real time. Beautifully breathtaking." -NetGalley Reviewer
¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿"It's a clean romance and done so right...I will now pick up any and everything this author writes." -NetGalley Reviewer
¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿"The Paris Soulmate is a wonderful romance novel - sweet and lighthearted and I loved the feature of a main character with an autoimmune disorder. I highly recommend." -NetGalley Reviewer, Librarian
¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿"If you've ever wanted to believe that soulmates exist then this book is for you." -BookSirens Reviewer
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Series
Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
633 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-9872622-2-1 (9798987262221)
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Brooke Gilbert is a Tennessee native, a microbiology graduate of the University of Tennessee, and a border collie mom. She is, as you may have already guessed, a hopeless romantic and a lover of Jane Austen. When she isn't writing, she works as a jewelry designer, an audiobook narrator, and a graphic designer. Her writing features characters with autoimmune disorders, something she deals with herself. She believes it is important for these types of characters to be seen in modern literature and started writing so she could see someone like herself in literature. She is considered a medical mystery and has several rare autoimmune disorders. These disorders caused her to withdraw from Physician Assistant School, but she is happy to be pursuing her dreams of designing, creating, and writing. She thanks God for leading her heart on this new path and recites "perhaps this is the moment for which you were created" in times of doubt (Esther 4:14).
She loves watching classic films (thrillers and romantic comedies, too), reading, playing the ukulele, painting, dancing, Pilates, and spending time with her dog, family, and friends. One of her favorite quotes is from Flashdance: "When you give up on your dreams, you die." She believes that if you're waiting to pursue your dreams, stop waiting and start doing. Your time is now. And may you never stop being a hopeless romantic. Contrary to popular belief, it’s a very good quality. She’s still looking for her Mr. Darcy. Visit brookegilbertauthor.com to connect and stay updated on her latest projects.
She loves watching classic films (thrillers and romantic comedies, too), reading, playing the ukulele, painting, dancing, Pilates, and spending time with her dog, family, and friends. One of her favorite quotes is from Flashdance: "When you give up on your dreams, you die." She believes that if you're waiting to pursue your dreams, stop waiting and start doing. Your time is now. And may you never stop being a hopeless romantic. Contrary to popular belief, it’s a very good quality. She’s still looking for her Mr. Darcy. Visit brookegilbertauthor.com to connect and stay updated on her latest projects.