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It all started with Paris. At the top of the Eiffel Tower, a young man proposes to his girlfriend, cheered on by delighted tourists. In that second, everything changes, not just for the happy couple, but for the family and friends awaiting their return in Bridgeport, Ireland... Leila's been nursing a badly broken heart since her love-rat husband just upped and left her one morning, but she's determined to put on a brave face for the bride. Vonnie, a widow and exceptional cake-maker, is just daring to let love back into her life, although someone seems determined to stop it. And Grace, a divorced head teacher, finds the impending wedding of her son means that she's spending more time with her ex-husband. After all those years apart, is it possible she's made a mistake? With her warmth and insight, Cathy Kelly weaves a delightful tale spinning out from a once-in-a-lifetime moment, drawing together a terrific cast of characters who feel like old friends. It Started With Paris is the sparkling new novel from Number 1 bestseller Cathy Kelly.… (more)
User reviews
There are a bunch of interesting characters, and it did take me awhile to connect who knew who, and where they fit in the story, but I really enjoyed the way their stories came together. I found myself thinking about my own relationship and those of my extended family, and felt many of the same emotions they were going through. This is a great read for anyone getting married, married, and divorced, or a single mother. I am giving It Started in Paris 4 stars.
It Started
I love romance and especially in a book that takes place in Europe, but this one was not my cup of tea. Other than the prologue, there wasn't much romance. It was nicely written and I loved imagining the shoppes and homes of Brookside and the areas named in the book, but as for the story, it just wasn't good. And though there is a lot of sadness, anger, frustration, cheating and divorcing going on, there was resolution, solutions and even a couple of happy couples in the end. It may have started with Paris, but it ended with my disappointment.