Another great thriller from Kimberly Belle! This one was filled with the lots of mystery/suspense and kept me guessing the whole book. I did figure out a few things along with way, but I enjoyed how this story unfolded. I really enjoyed the flashbacks and that this was told in both the voices of Adam and Stella. I really could see this book being turned into a movie! Very action packed and throughly enjoyed this read!

I’ve delved into a handful of Kimberly Belle’s novels before and they were all pretty good, but none captured me as much as the Paris Widow did. Hard not to be instantly hooked—as it kicks off with a literal bang.
Stella has been away from her husband Adam for all of two minutes after enjoying their last afternoon at a Parisian bistro’s terrace when the ground suddenly shakes, and chaos erupts—people screaming and running for their lives. An explosion. Soon, the word “bombing” is on everybody’s lips. And Adam, who was heading in that very direction, is nowhere to be found.
What follows is an international plot that will lead you through the couple’s previous stops across Europe, unveiling a cast of shady characters. According to the French police, Adam himself is rather shady. It appears he may not be who Stella believed him to be. Yet, has Stella been entirely truthful with him, or even with herself?
I genuinely loved how this story, with its main characters, so easy to like, kept me wondering while also taking me to all these amazing places.

This book didn’t turn out to be the page-turner I had hoped it would be. It held my attention for the most part, but there were a few scenes that seemed extraneous to the plot that slowed me down. The main character didn’t seem to be totally consistent throughout the book and toward the end she seemed stronger – I won’t give details on this as to spoil how she seemed to change in my view. Sometimes the main character made me very frustrated with how she viewed her husband and what she wanted from him after he disappeared. Both main characters could have been nuanced. I enjoyed the setting in Europe and the art/antiquities’ theme, but overall this book rates 3.5.

This was such a fast paced read full of so many twists!! I absolutely devoured this thrilling ride in one sitting!

I was very excited to read this via netgalley as I truly enjoy Kimberly Belle. (Shout out to Killer Author Club!) However, this book was a tough read for me. It starts as an intriguing mystery with a beautiful backdrop. The mystery unwraps bit by bit as we go along. Sadly, so did my patience with the main character. The classic "how far would you go for the man you love?" trope is tired. I can't say too much without giving it away, but by the end I was full on rolling my eyes. I'm still giving it three stars because I finished it and I really love the author as a person.

I went into this book completely blind, and I am blown away by how much I loved it! Kimberly Belle has mastered the art of captivating storytelling, and I devoured this in a day!

Full review to be posted closer to pub date.

Thank you for the opportunity to read The Paris Widow by Kimberly Belle through NetGalley! This is a fast-paced international thriller that kept me engrossed from the start of the first page. While on a vacation in Paris. Stella's husband Adam is missing and presumed dead after an explosion. This event begins the unravelling of Stella's past, as she also starts to question everything she thought she knew about Adam. The characters start to unveil a world of blood antiquities and the underworld associated internationally. I will definitely be recommending this book to friends looking for a fun, whirlwind of a reading ride!

I went back and forth with my final thoughts on this book. To be honest I might still not be completely confident in how I feel.
We meet married couple Stella and Adam who are on a trip to Paris. I will note all the details and information about Paris I thoroughly appreciated. After a bombing and Adam goes missing Stella is shattered and is not leaving Paris until she finds him. Is he dead , alive , running ? A victim or a target ? Because she quickly finds out she is not the only one looking for Adam… so are the police and some extremely sketchy people. Ohhh because she also finds out her husband is involved in the trade of stolen antiques. ….. although we quickly learn Adam is not the only one with secrets and we learn about some of Stella’s. The chapters alternate between Adam and Stella.
Overall this was an interesting read, but I found a lot of the stories that unravel are very unrealistic and very far fetched. I also saw a lot of the “twists” coming. This book is worth the read as I enjoy this author, but not one of my favorites.

Thank you to the author, Netgalley, and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the ARC.

Super quick read about the illicit trade of blood antiquities; a subject I knew nothing about. I have read a few Kimberly Belle books and like this one, I found it very entertaining. Book suited for 16+ age group.

It took me less then 24 hours to read this face paced, story of love, espionage and the dark world of blood antiquity.
How far will you go to hide your secrets from the person you love? To live a double life that could take you both down! How much do you really know the business your husband is in.
Imagine being on a vacation with your husband enjoying the sights the sounds of Paris. Until the unthinkable happens a bomb goes off and you aren’t able to find your husband. Only to find that your husband isn’t who you thought, and now your life could be in jeopardy, and exposing secrets you thought you had hidden.
If you enjoy fast paced keep you on your toes novels this one is for you.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy

Great beach read! Fast paced, lots of despicable characters, and alas pretty easy to figure out what was going on. I’d say this is more for people who like a fast paced thriller that doesn’t have a lot of substance-like I wrote a perfect beach read.

Thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Stella and Adam are having a wonderful weeks long trip throughout Europe, wrapping up in Paris, about to head back to Atlanta, when a terrible explosion occurs and Adam may have been a victim. Stella is searching for Adam and ends up doing a TV interview which makes her a bit of a celebrity. Then she starts to understand that Adam may not have just been an innocent victim but possibly the target.

This plot is my absolute favorite plot in the world. I really liked this book but I didn't love it quite as much as I should have. I am not sure why. It had international intrigue, which is my favorite. It had secrets in a relationship, which I love. I loved the Europe travel aspect so much. Somehow the secrets maybe weren't as sinister as I had hoped they would be. Regardless, I liked it, I just think my expections were too high but I do enjoy this author's work and I look forward to her next novel.

Thank you, NetGalley for this early access read. I enjoyed it a lot! I expected none of the twists and the book kept me reading more to find out how the story would unfold.

I would categorize this book as more of a mystery than thriller if I’m being honest.

Overall, give this book a try when it releases and hopefully you enjoy it as much as I did!

It was different than what I normally read which was a nice change!

Kimberly Belle didn’t disappoint with this book.
I couldn’t put it down. The story grabbed me instantly. Stella is a great main character and I rooted for her the whole book. Her husband Adam goes missing after an explosion at a cafe. She wastes no time in choosing to investigate on her own and trying to find him. She meets his people and has her own interesting back story that helps her along the way.

Such a good book!

This was so so good! It was a fun clever thriller! Had me guessing until the end !I had fun through out the whole book! Will read. more from the author.

I LOVED the Paris Widow! I was sucked in from the beginning because I love Paris but also fun being from Atlanta I could imagine Adam’s antique shop being on Miami Circle and there were a couple references to one of my old neighborhoods. Peachtree Park. Didn’t want to put this down and can’t to post about it on my book page when it comes out!

I agree with many of the previous reviewers… this was not Kimberley Belle’s best writing. I am typically a huge fan of her books and this one started off so strong but then… I’m not even sure what happened but halfway through it became a challenger me to stay interested. Maybe it’s because I didn’t really care for the characters? Maybe it just gave us too many characters to keep track of? Whatever the case, this was not great.

Thank you, NetGalley and Harlequin for this ARC.

I have always enjoyed Kimberly Belle's books so I was extremely excited to read this one. Sadly, this one was not for me. I really did try to like it but I couldn't connect to the characters or plot. Maybe this book just wasn't for me since I'm not really into action movies and this felt like an action movie/book to me. I would recommend this book as an adventure/action book and not so much as a psych thriller. I also can picture this book as a movie.

The Paris Widow grabbed me right at the start! A great story of love, deceit and an array of antiques, secrets, intrigue all in beautiful Paris. Such a fast passed story that starts right in the beginning. Stella and Adam, seemingly innocent and happy on this lovely trip are met with disaster, lies, and panic. Excellent story with unexpected twists and turns. Loved it! Thank you @NetGalley@ParkRow@KimberlyBelle@TheParisWidow

A fast paced thrilling and exciting read set in Paris and starts with a big bang. Secrets, mysteries, mayhem and the hunt for truth in the world of antiquities.