"Wrong Train to Paris" is the story of Julia, a 19-year-old French-British girl, who travels from Vienna, where she teaches at a finishing school for young ladies, to Paris, where she will visit the Exposition Universelle with her father. On her way to Paris aboard the Orient Express, she escapes her chaperonne for a few minutes to go and buy a cake at the train station, but she then boards the wrong train. When she realises her mistake, it's too late: she's stuck in the South of France. Thankfully, she is "rescued" by charming people, Luc and her aunt, and lives with them for a short week in the quaint Provence region.

I found it to be a sweet and original story - it's a nice change from typical Regency or Victorian romances, it makes us discover the French countryside and lifestyle in 1900.
I was afraid that Julia and Luc's romance would be too much of an "insta-love" because they spend so little time together, and I indeed found that no chemistry had time to develop between both, although they only reveal their feelings some time after Julia's time in Provence and not nearly instantaneously. Still, I would have liked to discover more things both have in common - except art, which was admittedly a great part of the story; they don't speak much and I don't really understand how they could fall in love. Also, Julia adapted to the countryside life very quickly, all things considered, but I'm surprised she doesn't hesitate at the idea of living there for all her life...

But overall, I would recommend this very nice story!

*I received an advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion*

A very cute and clean romance that was too short!! I really wish it had been more detailed and further developed.

I was provided with an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

How many wrong choices does it take to make things right? A great story.
Julia was raised in Paris by her father. Now a teacher in a young ladies finishing school in Vienna, she leaves on the Orient Express to return for a visit to Paris where she will meet with her father and visit the World Exposition with him. On a whim, she leaves the train to buy a cake for her father. Returning to the tracks she ends up getting on the wrong train. When she realizes her mistake, she leaves the train at the next station which was in a small, rural area. The station is deserted and the next train was not due for days. With nowhere to go she is rescued by Luc who takes her to his aunt’s home. She proceeds to try to help in any way she could, only to fail often dramatically. She discovers Luc’s secret and is determined to help him but can she succeed or is she bound to fail yet again. A great story. I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

"Wrong Train to Paris" is the enjoyable second installment of the Orient Express series. Penned by one of my favorite authors, Jennifer Moore, this novella centers on nineteen-year-old Julia Weston. Her determination to prove to her father that she is a mature and responsible adult, instead shows she has a lot of work to get there.

The enigmatic Nicholas makes a fascinating early appearance, and directly changes the course of Julia's life, although she doesn't realize it. His pipe smoke is both curious and foreshadowing (it smelled different in "It Started in Budapest".)

Upon meeting the provincial Luc Paquet, she is initially unimpressed. She quickly comes to discover there is much more to him than meets the eye. The delightful Julia is a fish out of water in rural Provence, to the detriment to plants and animals alike. Luc and Julia both experience positive character growth. He releases misplaced guilt, while Julia realizes she doesn't always know best. His Aunt Gabi is sweet and gracious. Her neighbors, as well as another somewhat local family, are interesting and well-drawn, as well.

Well-researched and historically accurate, " Wrong Train to Paris" is a charming story. Moore's prose is clever, descriptive, and error-free. A statement by Nicholas sums up Julia's literal and figurative journey perfectly: "Sometimes one must lose himself to find himself." I look forward to the next installment.

Thanks to NetGalley and Covenant Communications for an ARC of this entertaining novella.

This novel is perfection! It is beautifully charming, the characters clever and sweet, the settings vivid and enchanting, and the storyline romantic and warm. I found no faults in the writing, nor the plot. I laughed out loud several times at the witty banter and the moments where love begins to grow set my heart a flutter. Truely loved this story and would happily read more stories from Jennifer Moore!

I do not even know where to begin! I laughed, I cried, I experienced all emotions possible while reading this book. This book is absolutely wonderful. I fell in love with the characters easily. I wanted to see Julia succeed on her own, fall in love with Luc, and have her happily ever after. I wanted to see Luc see his dreams come true, fall in love, and find his happiness. With every page and every turn of this story, I was cheering them on. I was crying along with them. I was frustrated along with them. I was laughing along with them! This is a MUST read! Julia wants to prove to her father that she can travel on her own, that she is not in need of a chaperon. Assuming she would secure her father's admiration and trust by bring him back a cake from a station they frequently traveled through, Julia exits the train on a mission. However, she miscalculates her time and seeking help from a person she recognizes from her train, is pointed in what she assumes is the right direction, rebounding the Orient Express to Paris. Unfortunately, she finds that she has boarded the wrong train and is now hundreds of miles away from Paris. Relying on the hospitality of Luc and his aunt, she learns to love the quiet countryside, the quiet lifestyle, and the remarkably artistically talented, handsome, and quiet Luc.

This was completely captivating and delightful! The characters were charming and the plot was engaging and thrilling from start to finish! I highly recommend this fantastic read.

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This book was thrilling from start to finish. I loved this sweet romance that had lots of foibles along the way. Loved it!

Wrong Train to Paris by Jennifer Moore is a wonderful historical fiction romance that is the second book in the amazing series: Romance on the Orient Express.

I loved the first book, It Started in Budapest, so I knew I had to read the newest addition. This second book most certainly lived up to all of my expectations.

This book takes place in France between rural Provence and city center Paris during the spring of 1900.

Julia Weston is a young woman that is itching to prove to her father, and to herself, that she is more independent, responsible, and grown up then she has been treated by her family. While traveling to meet her father to see The World’s Fair and stay at her Grandmother’s for summer break, she tries to slip away momentarily from her elderly escort to purchase a cake at a stop, becomes lost, bumps into the elusive Nicholas from her train, and he ends up guiding her to another railway, destination, and eventual future in Provence.

I love that through a simple mistake of boarding a different train, Julia’s destiny is changed. I loved it when Luc rescues her, introduces her to the wonderful, relaxed, and picturesque landscapes and pace of life at his home. Gabi is a sweet and welcoming hostess, knowing just what Julia needs: a purpose, home, and love. I love the transformation of both Luc and Julia throughout this story. Both have their faults, both seem to bring out the best in one another, and both have amazing chemistry. It was such a sweet and romantic journey.

I also love the surprises at the end, and that both characters find their happiness and purpose in life. So sweet! The overarching theme of the OE, the mystical Nicholas, and his ability to be able to help deliver these lost passengers to a future that they secretly were hoping for, is so ingenious. I loved every minute of it!

I cannot wait until the next book comes out!

5/5 stars

Thank you EW and Covenant Communications for this wonderful ARC and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR, Instagram, and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 12/1/20.