Book Review: From Paris, in Love

Title: From Paris, in Love

Series: It’s Always Been You, Book 2

Author: Elodie Colliard

Synopsis

Miles Clark seemingly has everything: an exhilarating new job, a loving family, a fantastic rugby team, and a supportive business partner, Riley Fletcher. Yet, despite his fulfilled life, Miles harbors unspoken feelings for Riley, feelings he believes he must keep to himself.

Riley Fletcher, after enduring a tumultuous marriage, is resolute in reclaiming her life. Her primary focus is the new business venture she shares with Miles. Determined not to let her attraction to her colleague interfere, Riley remains steadfast in her professional commitment.

When an all-expenses-paid trip to Paris for the International Wine Festival presents itself, neither Miles nor Riley can refuse. However, two weeks in the world’s most romantic city puts their resolve to the ultimate test. Will they overcome their fears and embrace love, or will doubts and uncertainties prevail?

Review

Who wouldn’t want a summer getaway to France with a tall, dark, and handsome man? “From Paris, in Love” offers the perfect escape to the City of Love, bringing a love story filled with tension, passion, and yearning right to your reading nook. Fans of Elena Armas’ “The Spanish Deception” and Abby Jimenez’s “Part of Your World” will devour this book.

Having read Elodie Colliard’s debut novel, “The Last Encore,” I knew she was an author to watch. “From Paris, in Love” does not disappoint. The palpable tension between Riley and Miles is so thick you can almost cut it with a knife. Their chemistry leaps off the page, making it impossible to put the book down. Miles’ deep longing for Riley tugs at the heartstrings, while Riley’s struggles with her past make her a character you deeply care for and root for.

This love story, set against the backdrop of Paris, is one that captivated me from start to finish. I devoured the book in a single day, thanks to Colliard’s addictive writing. Her ability to blend tension and tenderness creates a reading experience that is both heart-racing and heartfelt.

“From Paris, in Love” beautifully explores the relationship between Riley and Miles, both of whom are working through past traumas (with necessary trigger warnings for readers). Their relationship, built on a solid foundation of mutual respect and admiration, feels deep and meaningful. Unlike many workplace romances that grapple with power dynamics or adversarial roles, this story is refreshingly angst-free. It’s simply about two people who admire and respect each other, which is lovely to read.

Their Parisian adventure allows them to deepen their bond, resulting in many memorable and swoon-worthy moments. Colliard skillfully tackles difficult topics, such as manipulative relationships, abuse, and infertility, seamlessly weaving these elements into a romance that is both tender and steamy.

In conclusion, I cannot praise this book enough. “From Paris, in Love” is a captivating read that will leave you longing for more. The love story between Riley and Miles is one that will stay with you long after you turn the last page. Elodie Colliard has crafted a romance that is both enchanting and profound, making it a must-read for romance enthusiasts.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.
This was a great book and I'll be purchasing it for the library.

I love all things Elodie Colliard, and FROM PARIS, IN LOVE is no exception to that rule. Putting aside my bias and all that I know about what went into this book, it gives me warm fuzzies, feels, laughs, and makes me blush.

I loved Riley and Miles. The two of them had such a fantastic push-and-pull relationship until they finally became RileyAndMiles. And you have to love when HE falls first. Miles is 100% a golden retriever who bakes and plays rugby. Some of the best book moments are the rugby descriptions on and off the field. There’s a swoon-worthy Versailles scene that will give you all the Bridgerton feels. This book includes a fantastic playlist, like THE LAST ENCORE, that sets the mood for every chapter. I’m also a fan of the Taylor Swift Easter eggs.

As a reader, I tend to avoid romance books that delve into children or infertility issues. However, FROM PARIS, IN LOVE took a unique approach. It’s the first time I’ve encountered a male protagonist dealing with fertility issues, and I appreciated the sensitivity with which Colliard handled this topic.

One of the things I adore about FROM PARIS, IN LOVE is how Elodie Colliard brings the city of Paris to life. Her descriptions are vivid and her characters are unforgettable. The banter between them is entertaining, their mutual pining is sweet, and their chemistry is steamy. I highly recommend taking a trip to Paris with Miles and Riley!

Thank you, Victoria Editing, Elodie Colliard, and Netgalley, for the arc!

Elodie Colliard is the sweetest romance author and her works are inspirational, the romances she writes are one of my all time favorites.

From Paris, In Love is the perfect romance to read during spring/summer season - it portrayes a beautiful and encouraging relationship between Riley and Miles as they overcome their trauma, their previous relationships caused and find their way to each other. Their relationship was establish since they were somewhat friendly at work, but this new chapter brought the blooms of love to them.

A delicious slow burn romance, with a friends to lovers base, filled with swoony, funny and "omg just get together already" moments!! I cannot recommend picking this book up, or Elodie's debut: The Last Encore :))

4.5 stars

This was such a fun book! I loved the relationship between the main characters and how they supported each other. Riley is so strong and so sweet and I loved her journey. Miles is a such a good friend to her and an even better boyfriend. I really enjoyed this book especially with the Paris setting and miles’ baking

Smiling through my tears and asking for the love of all that is holy WHAT in the name of toxicity and gaslighting was that ending???

From Paris in love is a sweet friends/ colleagues to lovers romance. This was a quick and entertaining read, with lots of things to love.

This is the authors second book and unfortunately it didn’t live up to the expectations that her debut had made.
If you like workplace romance and spice then sure you might like it more than I did. I liked the writing style and pacing but I just wasn’t invested in the characters this time around.

A fun read, but I wasn’t blown away by it! If you love a workplace romance this is totally for you!! Miles was such a simp and totally loved that! The slow burn was one of my fav things! & the spice was spicing!!!

This was a super cute friends to lover, with added forced proximity. Incredibly cute, but unfortunately fell a bit flat for me in parts. A good time nonetheless!

This was an entertaining read overall but I didn’t really click as much as I did with the first book. I think the slow burn plot and lack of atmosphere detracted from the overall experience but what kept me reading was the character development. I'm just not a miscommunication/lack of communication trope person so it is a really hard sell for me to enjoy a plot with that present. I would've loved to have seen more of their relationship over time and it would've kept the slow burn feeling more interesting.

3.5 stars! ⭐️ I really liked this book! If you love the friends to lovers, he falls first tropes and a good slow burn, this one is for you! The way he is secretly in love with her had me giggling so much! A fun, sweet, sexy read that explores sensitive topics.

would never get enough of this totally sweet book. this has officially become my comfort read that i’d come back to over and over, and still enjoying it every time. the author writes sensitive topic such as domestic abuse and infertility with gentle kindness. there were a few choices didn't totally vibe with but they still worked for the overall story. i loved the slow burn and how they transitioned from friends into lovers.

thank you to netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

"From Paris, in Love" by Elodie Colliard is an enchanting romance that left me swooning. This book brings together Riley and Miles, two characters who have their fair share of relationship baggage. But what's unique here is that they start as colleagues and friends, which adds depth to their connection.

Unlike typical workplace romances with power struggles, this story is refreshingly free of angst. It's about two people who admire and respect each other, and it's heartwarming to watch their relationship bloom. Plus, their adventure in Paris adds an extra layer of charm.

Colliard tackles sensitive issues like manipulative relationships and infertility with grace, seamlessly weaving them into a tender and steamy romance. The characters' journey is both heartwarming and captivating.

Earlier this year, I read The Last Encore and instantly fell in love with Elodie's writing style. So, when she provided an arc for her second book, I applied straight away. So excited about this book right from the minute the publisher accepted my request!

From Paris, in Love is the second book in It's Always Been You series. If you're unsure about whether to read the series in order or not, I think it's acceptable to read them individually. The story and characters are not the same, but there are connections to characters from previous books. For example, in the first book, the main characters are Josh and Avery. In this second book has Miles and Riley. Miles and Avery are siblings. And next in the third book is Charlee, who is Riley's sister. Lol. This universe is just brilliant!

Compared to the previous book, I think this one is spicier! *wink*. You will receive a complete package of friend-to-lover tropes, workplace romance, girl-boss, protective men, and a trip to Paris! What a wonderful package, isn’t it? I actually read this book after I finished watching Emily in Paris, and I can say it has similar vibes!

The only thing that's lacking is the plot for Riley’s conflict with her ex-husband. Although I'm expecting something more intense, I'm fine with it. The spicy parts are still the winner, haha. The part where Riley fought back is also remarkable. Highly recommended.

Very cute. This is a kind of sequel to The Last Encore, with Avery’s brother and his painful crush on his colleague Riley that was set up in the first book. It can totally be read as a stand-alone though! But it was nice to get an update on Avery and Josh 🥰 Riley has finally divorced her abusive husband and sets up and new PR business with Miles, who is secretly pining for her. They’re business partners now though, so he is painstakingly trying to keep things professional. Meanwhile, Riley is finally starting to see him romantically. This all makes for a delicious slow burn. Miles is too good to be true, and I love the fantasy of him - as all book boyfriends should be 😂 I found Riley to be such a likeable character as well. Both characters also explore some deeper issues in a sensitive way - with Riley’s precious abusive relationship and Miles’s infertility.

What to expect:

- slow burn
- friends to lovers
- he falls first
- workplace romance
- holiday romance
- cinnamon roll MMC

I wanted to love this book so much but unfortunately it wasn't for me. The story fell a bit flat, both mc's were pretty awful and I hated the ending. This could've been so good but the writing felt to juvenile. It's a 2-star for me.

Help me because this book was just so darn adorable and sexy at the same time! This was the pallet cleanser that I needed after reading so many dark romances. Elodie has amazed me and turned me into a full blown fanatic of her writing. I cannot wait to see what other magical words she has up her sleeve!

Oh my goodness I seriously SWOONED so hard in this one. And I share the same last name as the feisty independent female main character so OF COURSE I loved this one. Friends to lovers isn't usually my jam but when you throw in workplace romance with a heck of a lot of "he falls first" you know I'm going to be absolutely hooked. Elodie absolutely knocked this one out of the park and I loved it so so much.

Thank you to Netgalley & Elodie Colliard & Victory Editing Netgalley Co-op for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review.

this story follows miles and riley, former coworkers who start building a business together and get the once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to paris on an all-expenses paid trip with a new client. the catch is miles has been in love with riley for years but cannot bring himself to reveal his true feelings and riley is still finding a way to reclaim her life after leaving an abusive marriage. two weeks in paris tests their resolve as they discover the boundaries of their relationship and more...

miles and riley were both well-developed characters with their own backgrounds and struggles that influenced their actions throughout the book. the relationship between the two was so sweet and you could just tell how much miles cared for riley. this was definitely a major 'friends-to-lovers' story as we see the two try and figure out how to juggle their feelings for one another and traverse the complicated line of being friends and business partners to being in a relationship.

there were, however, a few things that took away from the story for me a bit, including the slow burn and miscommunication. the dual POV was lots of fun but it was frustrating at times to see their inner thoughts line up and them not be able to communicate properly despite being adults. and while I know that they were both working through their own issues and pasts, I just wish they would have come to a resolution a bit earlier. the pacing also threw me off a bit as I would have liked to see more of their friendship from the beginning and honestly hear a bit more about their business that they were creating together.

overall, this was definitely a fun read with a wonderful setting (paris!) I would recommend it if you are a fan of forced proximity, workplace romance, friends to lovers, and slow burn contemporary romances!