Give me a book set in multiple cities across Europe and I am a happy girl! Stella is trying to piece together the parts of her husband, Adam’s, life that he has omitted following a cafe bombing during their European vacation. But Stella has some secrets of her own. This was a great, fast paced read that included some minor timeline jumps and multiple POVs between Stella and Adam. I would have hoped for a little more character development of both Stella and Adam, but overall, I enjoyed the read!

When I read the summary for The Paris Widow by Kimberly Belle, I got strong Charade(one of my favorite movies) vibes and I was excited to try it out!
The Paris Widow follows Stella Knox on an European trip with her husband, Adam. While in Paris, they split up and Stella grows worried when there's an explosion and she can't get a hold of Adam. She finds out that he was right by the site.of the explosion and she's desperate to find out if he's ok or not. While talking with the Parisian police, she discovers that Adam may have been the target for the bomb and possibly had a secret side business of dealing in stolen antiquities. Stella can't believe it and she is determined to find out what's truly going on and who her husband really is.
This book was pretty good! I found Stella to be a little dense and naive sometimes but still liked her character, the plot was interesting and kept me involved the whole time. It was definitely a fun read!
Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

"Kimberly Belle's 'The Paris Widow' is a captivating thriller that grabs you from the first page and never lets go. With a gripping opening, the tension only escalates as secrets unravel and suspense builds. Belle masterfully weaves a tale of intrigue and deception, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. A must-read for fans of thrilling suspense and intricate plots." Thank you NetGalley and to the author for allowing me to read this early version. I loved it!

This sounded like an interesting read from the synopsis and it started out well. After that, I lost interest. I couldn't engage with the characters. Several things were going on that were unrealistic.

2.5 stars

This sounded like an interesting read, and it started out strong. Sadly, it went downhill quickly. I couldn't engage with the characters. The plot line was very predictable, and numerous points were unrealistic, even for fiction.

Stella and Adam are traveling through Europe when a bomb explodes in Paris. Now Adam is missing and Stella starts to realize he is not the man she thought she married. The Paris Widow is a cat and mouse chase through the streets of Paris and Stella won’t stop until she knows the truth.

This book groom me quite awhile to read and I struggled a bit with that. It was pretty good and I liked that it took place in Paris. There were a few little twists that I didn’t see coming. Overall 3 stars.

I've enjoyed Kimberly Belle's books in the past and was excited to read the Paris Widow. It is an action-packed thriller with lots of twists and turns. Belle does a great job of immersing the reader in the location, in this case, Paris. I felt the characters were interesting and (at times) shocking. It's everything I love in thrillers. I could see this adapted into a movie.

4.5 stars rounded up to 5. I couldn't put this one down. The characters, the setting, the plot, the writing — I loved it all. I look forward to reading more titles by this author.

If ever a book blew me away, it was this one. I have loved every single Belle book I've read, and this one did not disappoint.
First, it's set in Paris ... hello! Then it's focused on a married couple with secrets - one of Kimberly Belle's strengths - and the twists never ended.
From her beautiful writing style to the pacing of the book, this was something I didn't want to put down at night. Even though I read an ebook copy, I'll be buying a print copy to keep on my shelf - and I won't be lending that one out!
A must read!

I’ve been a huge fan of Kimberly Belle so when I was a new book was coming out I had to read it first. She does not disappointment. Beautiful scenic descriptions and a story with twists and turns. She did it again.

The Paris Widow was entirely entertaining from the first page! The suspense was excellent. The storyline *chefs kiss *. I was not expecting such a whirlwind of a story. It felt very much National Treasure but make it blood antiquities and throw in a fake murder.

Without giving too much away, the story starts off with a bombing, a missing husband presumed dead, mysterious ring and hidden messages, “do I trust this person?”, burner phones, and… stolen antiquities. But throws in a plot twist right before the HEA.

I LOVED this read. Bravo Kimberly. I will pick up more of your books!

A cat and mouse game turns deadly as Stella searches for her husband Adam during their vacation in Europe. During their dream vacation in Paris, Adam disappears. He returned to a cafe for some sunglasses. Something explodes, taking out a city square, including the cafe. Adam disappears.

Stella learns that Adam was dealing in antiques (the book refers to them as antiquities) that could be stolen. The police think Adam was the target of the bomb. Stella refuses to leave Paris until she finds out the truth. She can sense that she is being followed.

Great ending! "It's what a person does afterward that matters to me more. How they commit to doing better, to being a better person."
The Author's note is educational, about antiquities.

Fast Paced, Action Packed, and Entertaining! 3.5 stars!

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy. This book will be released 6/11/24.

I zoomed through this book in less than a day! I started it on a flight and quickly found myself more than halfway through it. It is a quick read because it’s incredibly interesting - I was almost immediately invested into the fates of Adam and Stella. That said, there are a lot of moving pieces- characters to figure out, plot twists to work through.

Fabulous book. I loved it.

Even though there were some explanations at the end that I didn't really follow, it was an overall good read. It was short and fast paced - a nice palate cleanser between heavy fantasy novels. There definitely could have been some more character development but maybe that would have bogged down the story? Anyway, I'll likely seek out other things she's written.

Thanks, NetGalley for the ARC!

Stella can’t believe her good fortune. Adam ticks all the boxes and provides a few she didn’t dare expect. Stella’s past is colorful and full of hurt, factors that made Adam all the more alluring. Adam’s ease and attention were just what she needed. The couple is in Paris on separate errands when the unthinkable happens. A blast blows her life apart. Adam was in the area and as she navigates the days she finds her perfect man has a life well beyond the secrets he shared. Stella learns in the days to follow very little that she knew was real. It is here the story gets a pace that will have you sweating its conclusion. Happy reading

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this eARC. The story centers around Stella & Adam, a seemingly perfectly happy couple on vacation in Paris. While in Paris an explosion occurs and Adam goes missing. As Stella searches frantically for her husband so begins the trail of breadcrumbs for the reader to follow as Stella is putting the pieces of the puzzle together to reveal what has happened to Adam and in doing so revealing not only Adam’s secrets, but her own she has been keeping. This novel was a wild ride filled with thrills at every turn of the page with well developed characters and descriptions of Europe and travels that made you feel connected to the surroundings. I found this one to be binge worthy. 5 glowing stars and big fan of the author

Belle goes back to her roots of writing secrets and compelling characters. Compulsively readable and page turning!

This book gives me major Lucy Foley & Alex Michaelides-vibes. I was intrigued all the way through, especially regarding the theme of one's past and how that can literally come to haunt you.

The Paris Widow keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its rapid-paced romantic thriller of a plot that only gets interesting as it progresses. Bored of her glamorous life, Stella becomes involved with Adam, a regular guy, who shows her he has a dark side. As the story progresses, Stella realizes Adam’s criminal links, and after he disappears, she chooses to remain in Paris to find out the truth. The tension grows as Stella investigates the case further, always in danger. This was one of those romantic thrillers with a very convoluted plot and interesting characters. Everyone should read The Paris Widow.

Thank you to HTP (Harlequin Trade Publishing), Park Row, and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.