We all have secrets, and the characters in The Paris Widow certainly do. Stella loves life with her husband, Adam. But when a terrorist incident blows up a building in Paris, it sets off a chain of events where she realizes she doesn’t know him as well as she thought.

But then, does he even know all of her past? With twists and turns that reveal new information at each moment, the reader is left wondering who to trust, and who exactly is telling the truth?

I loved how this one took me to Paris, and how our main character, Stella, is resilient and kickass – all while her husband.

I’ll admit that I’m a Kimberley Belle fan – I’ve enjoyed every book she’s written and her writing style is succinct, smart, and keeps you on riveted to the page. The Paris Widow is another great read!

The Paris Widow" is a captivating thriller that seamlessly blends intrigue with a stunning European backdrop. Stella's life takes a dramatic turn when her seemingly ordinary boyfriend, Adam, vanishes following a devastating explosion. What begins as a personal crisis quickly spirals into a thrilling investigation, revealing Adam's hidden life as a dealer in rare and stolen antiquities.

The novel shines with its gripping plot and evocative setting. Paris, with its enchanting streets and hidden corners, becomes a character in its own right, adding depth and atmosphere to Stella's journey. The author skillfully intertwines suspense with a rich sense of place, creating a narrative that's both immersive and fast-paced.

Stella’s determination to uncover the truth about Adam’s past and her growing realization of the dangers around her make for a compelling read. The story keeps readers guessing with its unexpected twists and turns, while also exploring themes of trust and deception.

"The Paris Widow" is a must-read for fans of suspenseful mysteries and thrilling escapades, offering a tantalizing glimpse into how past secrets can unravel our present.

It’s not my typical choice of novel, but I thought it was done very well. It was a quick read filled with deep dark secrets.

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for providing an ARC in exchange for my review.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for providing me with an eARC of The Paris Widow in exchange for my honest review!

As a quick-moving thriller with a side of romance, The Paris Widow turns out to be a solidly suspenseful and even moving tale. It does a fast job of pulling me into the Parisian backdrop and the increasingly murky mystery surrounding Adam's dubious past, with Stella being a sympathetic protagonist for me to follow as she digs up her loving husband's secrets and keeps an eye out for any threats heading her way. Now, I wouldn't call this the sort of thriller that has me on the edge of my seat, but it's still compelling me while diving into the underworld of art and antiquities trafficking. And when it reaches the conclusion, I'm satisfied with where we end up—enough that I'll officially rate The Paris Widow 3.50 out of 5 stars, which I'll round down to 3 stars.

I typically do not enjoy books that time hop, but this was done so well. Set in the world of French antiquities, and le marché noir, The Paris Widow is the perfect domestic thriller with a Parisian twist. The FMC and MMC are both harboring deep, dark secrets from one another, and these secrets quickly catch up with them. Stella doesn't realize just how involved she truly is, and it comes as a shock that toes in nicely with the rest of the story. I would definitely recommend this book!

WWow! What a thriller that will keep you guessing every step of the way! Just when you think you’ve figured it all out, be prepared for yet another twist! I thoroughly enjoyed this novel!

This is one of my favorite authors. I was excited about this book and I thoroughly enjoyed the story. Ms. Belle has always amazed me with her endings and I primarily read mysteries. I believe that I have read all of her books, this one isn’t as exciting as “The Marriage Lie” or “The Stranger in the Lake”, however, it is worth reading

3.5/5 stars
I read this book quickly, over the course of two days, struggling to put it down! I have enjoyed some of Belle’s previous books, so I was excited to read this novel. Very well written, with a different but intriguing plot line, it was an easy and enjoyable read overall. Although there weren’t tons of twists, the main storyline was exciting enough to keep me engaged. I look forward to the next book from this author.
Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Park Row for this ARC!

What a whirlwind of a book! There was so much intrigue and twists, piecing together who is who, who can be trusted and who cannot. What I can say for sure is: whenever you think you have figured it all out, you have not!

The preview format made it really hard to read this book and the plot dragged. I was through a third of the book before I had a sense of what the conflict was.

I had the honor of interviewing Kimberly Belle for the Storytime in Paris podcast. This is what I said:

Ep 77 - Kimberly Belle, “The Paris Widow”

My guest this week is USA Today and internationally bestselling author of “The Paris Widow,” Kimberly Belle. In Kimberly’s latest mystery/thriller “The Paris Widow,” Stella and Adam are married and very much in love. They have been galavanting all over Europe on vacation. In Paris, mere hours before they are set to return home, there is a giant explosion. Adam is missing and presumed dead. But with his death comes all sorts of questions: was Adam actually a notorious criminal? Was that attack meant for him? Who is following Stella and why?

In our conversation, Kimberly shares her research into the seedy underbelly of the art world, what draws her to tales of widows, and more. How did Stella surprise even her? Listen now to find out!

Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Wfmijy

THE PARIS WIDOW is a very well written suspenseful thriller. I sometimes had no idea who was telling the truth or not. There were enough twists to make the plot interesting but not too many to make it not believable.

Stella her husband, Adam are on vacation in Paris. An explosion in a café leaves her husband, Adam, missing and presumed dead. Questions start to arise about Adam’s business which leaves Stella wondering if Adam a random victim or a target. As secrets come to light, Stella wonders who was the man she married. Fast passed and could not put it down.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin and Kimberly Belle for an ARC of this book

While on a dream vacation in Paris, Stella’s world is rocked to its core. An explosion leaves her husband, Adam, missing and presumed dead. When questions start to arise about Adam’s business, it leaves Stella wondering if was Adam a random victim or a target? As secrets come to light, Stella doesn’t quite know what to think, who was the man she married? Fast paced this story shows that you can’t outrun your past, but is it too late for your future? Thank you to Harlequin and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

An okay suspense novel.

A couple madly in love, each with shady backgrounds that were never discussed even after marriage. The book spends way too much time describing over and over the sickly sweet romance between the two main characters. Then when one of them seems out of the picture, the one left seems to remember a long lost lover fondly. Go figure. It was also not realistic when one partner of the romance did not question what the other was doing - always on the phone, disappearing, etc.

I found the information on the blood antiquities very interesting and would have enjoyed more details about them in the book. It was not easy to separate the good guys from the bad ones in this story - which added mystery and intrigue to the story. The lies of omission that we tell was a big part of this story, telling the truth but leaving out the very important questionable parts. Then how do you learn from the mistakes that you make - do you avoid them in the future or keep finding yourself in the same bad and dangerous place.

Another good suspense from Kimberly Belle. It has a few twists and a couple slow parts, but it kept me interested.

An intriguing and fast-paced thriller that dives into the world of art & antiquities smuggling. The writing put me right in Stella's shoes and kept me guessing. I loved the contrast with the sections from Adam's point of view leading up to the current events. The slight differences in timeline and the alternating perspectives added a great layer of motive and mystery.

I did have to laugh when there was some reminiscing of how okay they are with such a basic life: frequent international travel and a 3,000 square foot house in Atlanta. In this economy?! But I guess that's modest when your besties are in le marché noir!

I would have liked to see a bit more wrap up, but I can appreciate that the story didn't linger once the intrigue settled. This was a fun read!

Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for providing an eARC for review.

An edge of your seat thriller that begins with a bang and never lets up.
Adam and Stella are on a dream vacation in Paris when there is an explosion in the city square and Adam goes missing.
Was Adam the target? Are secrets from their past finally catching up with them?
A fast-paced read full of twists and turns.
Highly Recommended!

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing/Park Row for an arc of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

I will read anything Kimberly Belle writes because I love the roller coaster ride she takes us on. This book was no exception. Drama, intrigue, suspense, and a cat-and-mouse game kept me on the edge of my seat. The one thing that turned me off was that it took place in the world of antiquities and art. For some reason, personal preference only, I find that boring. But the high intensity more than makes up for that. This one should not be missed!

This was a fun and fast-paced thriller. I liked that this was full of secrets and lies and loved the European setting. The dream trip turned nightmare was fun to see play out through both Stella & Adam. The stolen antiquities aspect was fascinating and I loved seeing how full circle this book was.

Thanks to Park Row & HTP for my advanced copy of The Paris Widow.