This my first Nicolas Barreau book…and I didn’t think I was going to like it…the first quarter of the book is heartbreaking….so I just read it in small chunks so I didn’t get caught up in the sadness. I’m really glad I kept reading...even though this book started as a harrowing tale….it soon turns into a story of resilience as you wade through the messy, complicated life of Julien Azouly. Some mystery mixed with romance I love the way Barreau describes Paris and his poetry references. I’ll definitely be reading more from this author…this book was beautifully written.

Love Letters From Montmartre 3.5 I was looking forward to reading this book, the story sounds great and super romantic, the blurb made me feel like this was going to be a roller coaster of emotion but I felt like something was missing.

The characters were amazing, the story had a lot of potentials but still, I feel like somehow, somewhere, something got lost. I'm not really sure if it was during the translation of the book but still, I needed more depth. The storyline was there but there was something missing, I wanted to cry and feel the hurt the characters were going through but I never felt it. this is the only reason I'm giving this book 3.5 stars.

Other than that, the writing was good, the characters were also great, I really love Arthur, his sensibility and happiness brought so much to the story and also even to his own dad sadness. I love how something so sad was brought in a way that made us see death in a different way, with more compassion and love.

This is the story of Julien, a father who didn't find happiness anymore after a tragic event in his life, that changed him and his son forever, now life and circumstances, even close friends are trying to make Julien smile again but only time and a beautiful soul who has a lot of magic in her will finally make Julien sees the light all over again.

Julien and Sophie's story was perfect, funny, lighthearted, it felt so hopeful, it was the perfect dose for Julien's heartache something that made him smile and feel alive all over again, it was perfect, it was magical and with a lot of special moments that will bring so much to these two wonderful characters.

Good story, Great characters, poems, and storylines, I really encourage you to give this book a chance and come out with your own conclusions.

I'm looking forward to reading more Nicolas Barreau Books!

3+ stars. I consider a three rating a good, enjoyable read. Maybe not life changing or especially edifying, but the kind of read one wants for pleasure.

This was a pleasurable read, with lovely descriptions of Paris, observations of the human spirit, and light romance. Perhaps a bit too heavy for a vacation/beach read, but then again....

This book was hard to put down. I devoured it in two sittings. The story was so captivating it made you not want it to end. I love it!

Nicolas Barreau has given us a charming, warm love story with his Love Letters from Montmartre. It's a story that readers will love and remember.

Love Letters from Montmartre is a gem that will remain in your heart and mind long after the last page is turned. Julien is bereft. His beloved wife has passed too soon leaving him alone with their four year old son. Before she died she made Julien promise to write one letter for each of her earthly years. He has had a secret compartment built into her headstone. Julien tells the story of his love, his bereavement and his steps into recovery in the letters and places each in the secret compartment. But one day he finds all his previous letters are gone and a small token left in their place. As his new letters continue to disappear and new tokens left he is led on a quest. The author has defined grief and recovery in such a way that this widowed reader feels he has experienced such a loss himself. The story is filled with insight and Julien’s internal musings never become angst...thankfully. But who is taking the letters and leaving the little gifts that are leading this man to recovery? I sincerely hope this lovely story will become a best seller. I would give it many more than ten stars were that possible. Do yourself a favor and read this book. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. Most highly recommend.