Another winner from Kimberly Belle! I've come to really love her writing style. Her books read quickly, are fast paced with just the right amount of action, have some clever twists and turns, and have a good amount of mystery.

I liked that this was a thriller that also dealt with some art history. It was really cool the way the story came together and while I don't know much about the art world, it felt very well researched to me. This was an excellent and entertaining read that I recommend picking up!

Stella Knox's life is shattered when her husband, Adam, goes missing during an explosion in Paris. But what she uncovers while searching for him in the aftermath will send her on the trail of blood antiquities dealers, money launders, ruthless assassins, international law enforcement, and the ultra-wealthy.

The Paris Widow is a cinematic thriller that I devoured in the space of an afternoon and which I barely put down. Set across some of Europe's most beautiful scenery, Stella's search for Adam makes your heart race. As the story unwinds, you learn that no one is who they seem and that no one has their hands clean. The intersecting storylines help paint a picture of the shadowy underground of antiquities smuggling and the lengths that dealers and buyers will go to horde priceless artifacts.

When I say cinematic, I mean it. It's hard not to picture this book as a movie or limited series. The stunning locales, the rich tapestry of characters, the action and suspense--it is all tailor-made for a blockbuster, and I would definitely be the first to watch it.

This is my first Kimberly Belle book and I'll be hard-pressed not to devour her back catalog now.

* Thank you to Park Row and NetGalley for access to an eARC in exchange for my honest review! *

I would read this womans grocery lists if given the chance. One of my favourite suspense novel authors. Everything she writes is a masterpiece.

I enjoyed the way the twists unraveled in this entertaining and atmospheric mystery. I really loved how the ending wrapped up.

Thank you to NetGalley, Park Row and Kimberly Belle for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of The Paris Widow.
I love the settings presented in this new mystery/thriller. The descriptions of Paris, Malta, and Italy put me in travel mode on a delightful romp around Europe.
Basically, this type of story is not for me. The characters are unlikeable, flat and untrustworthy. I was not rooting for anyone, no matter what they said or did. I am not interested in the validity of historical artifacts. I know it can be controlled by deceitful, dishonest people along with those that are truly committed to their careers. This story contained so many deceptions, lies and convoluted stories that I lost interest early and didn't care who was telling the truth. Most decisions seem to be made for acquiring tons of money which gets very repetitive,
I felt removed from the story as it continued; more telling than showing and just wanted it to end. I am a character driven reader and just needed more in the beginning to encourage me to feel invested.

Adam travels quite a bit for his job as an antiquities dealer, and sometimes his wife Stella joins him. They are in France when there is an explosion and Adam is missing. Stella tries to get everyone to look for him but she is met up various unseemly characters. What is really going on.

Stella and Adam are in Paris, part of their perfect European vacation, when Adam accidentally leaves his sunglasses in a café. He runs back to get them and Stella leaves to collect their suitcases from the hotel so they will be ready to leave for the airport. Then a sudden, devastating explosion destroys the café. Many are killed or injured and Adam is among the missing. Stella’s teary pleas for information about Adam on TV go viral and she becomes “The Paris Widow” To further complicate her life, the police question her about Adam’s business dealings. She knows him to be an antique dealer but the police have been investigating Adam’s link to sales of stolen, valuable antiquities. Stella knows nothing about this but she realizes that the explosion may have been deliberate and, if Adam was the intended victim, she may be next. She contacts the one man who can help her…if she can trust him.

The Paris Widow is another best seller from Kimberly Belle. Paris is the perfect location for dangerous locations, dark alleys, shadowy antique shops and more. The plot is full of unexpected surprises as Stella (and the reader) learn to trust no one. 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Park Row Books and Kimberly Belle for this ARC.

Stella and Adam are on a whirlwind romantic vacation traipsing across Europe when the unthinkable happens. Adam is lost during a bombing in a Paris cafe. As Stella desperately tries to find any trace of Adam, she learns that his past is far more dark and complicated than she thought. The Paris Widow will transport you to a world of high-profile crime and the blood antiquities trade. I found this book to be fresh and different, while still holding a lot of suspense. I didn't particularly love the ending, but I respect the author's choice for closing the way she did. Many thanks to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC of this title in exchange for my honest feedback.

3.5 stars. This is another winner from Kimberly Belle. Stella is able to accompany her husband Adam, a dealer in rare artifacts and antiquities, on a multi-week European business trip that ends in Paris. An explosion in a cafe during the last few hours they are supposed to be in Paris turns Stella’s world upside down and throws her into hotbed of suspense, secrets, intrigue and betrayal that should keep you turning pages. Despite a few plot loopholes, this is a very entertaining thriller that makes for a really good summer read!

This was a really interesting mystery and it kept me guessing and intrigued the entire time I was reading. Stella’s trip turned out to be a lot more than she bargained for and I enjoyed all the twists and turns that this mystery took. This was the first time I had ever read anything by this author and I would highly recommend this book.

I really enjoyed this book!
Stella and Adam are (by all appearances) the perfect couple, but their dream vacation across Europe turns deadly when secrets from their past catch up to them.
The characters are multi-dimensional, the pace is fast and addictive, the setting feels real, and the twists are fun (though I did see a few coming).
Definitely recommend if you're looking for a fun and fast read!

Thanks to NetGalley for the e-arc.

Fast paced page turner. Really enjoyed this novel. Loved the European Setting. Good mystery with twists and good ending.

Kimberly Belle has been one of my favorite authors for a reason. Having visited Europe recently for the first time and reading the Paris Window simultaneously was great. Understanding some French and the historical landmarks while Adam & Stella tell their stories from two different perspectives. I thoroughly enjoyed this read about stolen antiquities, the black market, lies, deceit, and of course murder. The story was quick paced and thrilling all at the same time. You’ll never guess the ending so just pick up a copy of “The Paris Window” and enjoy the ride.

Started out really strong with a great opening scene, but I found most of the book to be not that interesting. Stella was a frustrating character. There was a good (small) twist that I enjoyed and it was readable enough, just not my favorite.

Stella and Adam are a match made in heaven, and their European jaunt ending in Paris is proving to Stella how much she loves him. Until tragedy strikes. A bomb goes off at a cafe where Adam was, and Stella is left to grieve and navigate his death in a foreign country. But as she looks for clues as to what happened to her husband, she starts to realize maybe he wasn't the person she thought he was. What she discovers about him--and while dredging up her own past--will change everything forever.

This book was so fun, and I loved all the callouts to European destinations (hey, Bilbao!) It felt like I was actually there with Stella and Adam as they traipsed the continent.There were also plenty of twists and turns along the way. There were points where I thought I knew where the book was going, and then I was completely wrong, which was great! We're learning about Adam's history along with Stella, feeling her heartbreak, and watching her dig deep to do hard things.

If you like travel married with suspense and mystery, this one is for you!

First time I have read this author. What a great book! Page turning, suspenseful, a great story! Told in alternating points of view and gives a glimpse of the main characters past. I will definitely read this author again.

Thank you Netgalley for the advance reading copy of this book.

When Stella met Adam, she thought she had finally found a nice, normal guy—a welcome change from her previous boyfriend and her precarious jetsetter lifestyle with him. But her secure world comes crashing down when Adam goes missing after an explosion in the city square. Unable to reach him, she panics.

As the French police investigate, it’s revealed that Adam was on their radar as a dealer of rare and stolen antiquities with a long roster of criminal clients. Reeling from this news, Stella is determined not to leave Paris until she has the full story. Was Adam a random victim or the target of the explosion? And why is someone following her through the streets of Paris?

This book has so many unexpected twists and turns! No one can be trusted!

4 out of 5 ⭐️

Stella has come to Paris to join her husband Adam for a few days, as he has been there working the past several weeks. They take this time for Stella to show Adam all her favorite spots from when she was a flight attendant previously. While on their last day there they go to a little place hidden away to have some lunch when they have to leave and hurry back to the hotel to make their flight. Adam states he left his sunglasses and will meet her at the hotel shortly.....then BOOM the explosion happens and the book REALLY takes off.

This is a thriller mixed with espionage, blood artifacts and twists at every turn. Who was Adam really? What past does Stella have that is coming back to haunt her now. The closer that Stella gets to finding out the truth, there is another shocking discovery. Who is your friend, who is the enemy? There is so much tension and excitement all balled into one with this book. Kimberly Belle knows how to weave a story that will make you want to turn the page.

Get this book and add it to your TBR when it publishes in June, you will not regret it.

Review:
If you are looking for a fast-paced domestic thriller this summer, this book is for you! This adrenaline thriller has it all; intrigue, betrayal, greed, secrets, and twists galore. This cat and mouse thriller is a high tension, binge worthy read. I can easily see this being adapted into a movie. The story is about a relatable dream vacation trip turned into a nightmare. Stella is left questioning everything she knows about her spouse and the reader is along for the ride on Stella’s adventure. Stella is likeable, plausible, and easy to root for character. The ending is surprising and satisfying.

Thank you to NetGalley and Park Row Books for the advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Paris Widow by Kimberly Belle is a story of twists and turns where you can trust no one, even the narrator. Everyone has secrets and they start to unravel a little at a time, which kept me glued to this story from the first page to the last!