I wanted to like this book so bad. The premise and the setting had so much potential. I adore dual pov and a man that cooks is always a win! I just couldn't get through this book. This may be a me problem -- slow burn seems to really work for me or really not. I was really struggling to get through this book.

The actual writing style was extremely well done. I really do believe that other people would enjoy this book. It sadly just wasn't for me.

*thank you to netgalley and the author for an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review!

This was a sweet and quick romance with some of my favorite tropes: friends to lovers and he falls first! I loved the workplace romance & all the Paris vibes in the book. LOTS of sexual tension between the two MCs (Riley and Miles) and the slow burn was burning haha 🥵

I thought that Elodie did an amazing job covering the more serious subject matters (domestic violence and infertility) with care. It was great to see the way Riley and Miles both had character growth throughout the book & how they helped each other along the way.

The playlist that went along with this book was 👩🏻‍🍳💋 definitely recommend listening to the corresponding song with each chapter!!!

I think there were a lot of great ideas and subplots within this book, but I sometimes it seemed like they didn’t really flow well together. Overall, a cute romance & definitely recommend for those wanting a sweet escape to Paris!

Read if you like:
👩🏻‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 friends to lovers
🙋🏻‍♂️ he falls first
💼 workplace romance
👥 dual POV
🌶️ spice
🇫🇷 Paris setting
🔥 slow burn

I can’t wait to read the last book in this series!!! 🩵

”I want to kiss her so deeply she forgets her worries and gives me her tomorrows.”

Okay so at first I tho ght this book is going to be a lighthearted rom com but it touched a lot of sensitive things. I felt like I could connect with Miles more than Riley though. His issues were carefully handled and while Riley was in an abusive relationship, her stupid actions made me feel disconnected with her. She was strong and smart and her chemistry with Miles was palpable but I just couldn't get over how she abandoned Miles in Paris after spending all those blissful days together without considering his feelings. It was obvious that Miles was obsessed with her in the beginning itself and I loved how soft he turned whenever he talked to Riley. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book. It was my first time reading anything written by this author and I was not disappointed.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review

Those who have been following me for a while might remember my post raving about The Last Encore and I’m so happy to be back with an ARC review of the sequel. I was so excited when I received an advanced copy of From Paris, In Love since I loved Miles in the first book. I thought that the cameos of Avery and Josh were so cute.

For those of you who haven’t read Elodie’s debut, definitely do so, but that won’t stop you from enjoying Miles and Riley in From Paris, In Love. There’s a friends to lovers and pining with really strong leads and multiple compelling storylines (and he cooks!!!). It’s a great romance that I adored and I wish I could read it again for the first time.

Thank you to Elodie Colliard and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book made me feel so emotional🥺 where do I start!!!

If you love friends to lovers, slow burn, he falls first, strong FMC, workplace romance and Paris (who doesn’t love Paris?), then this book is for you📔💛

Riley and Miles are one of the cutest friends to lovers I’ve ever read, and that’s my favorite trope so it says a lot🥹 it’s a slow burn romance, although you could tell from the start that there were feelings involved between them✨ they always respected each other’s times, which made it even more special🫶

It has so many layers aside from the romantic aspect and I’m so grateful for that, because it allows you to reflect on such important things that sometimes are not talked about enough, like domestic abuse and infertility… how Elodie described the character’s fears and their emotions was incredible, I really connected with them and empathized with their insecurities. I’ve never read a book that deals with infertility, and I was so amazed by how I could really feel the character’s feelings… both of them have lived through difficult situations, but managed to respect themselves and get over people who only wanted to see them suffer, although that healing journey has ups and downs and it’s never easy. I really loved Miles and Riley, they’re so brave and I only wish them the best🤧🤍

Riley is a badass and AHHH I’m so proud of everything she accomplishes in this men’s world. Being a business woman has led her to experience misoginy, discrimination and workplace harassment, but she’s done accepting what she knows no woman deserves. I loved seeing her embracing the girl boss she always was🫶 As you may guess, she’s my favorite character in this book😽🤍

Can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy, especially because the cover is *chef’s kiss*😮‍💨 I already ordered one🫡 It’s out september 26th!!

Thanks to Netgalley and Elodie Colliard for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review✨ This was my first ARC so it’ll always hold a very special place in my heart🥹🫶

This is a new release by a wonderful indie author that reached out to me to read an arc copy! This book was SO good!! I truly fell in love with the writing style, the characters, and the storyline! These two characters have been fighting attraction to each other for years & now own a business together, which makes it harder for them to combat their feelings. I absolutely loved the friends to lovers in this one, it was done… so perfectly.

Miles and Riley both have gotten out of relationships that have made it hard for them to find love again. I think that this story easily depicts the process of learning to not only love someone else after a relationship, but also love yourself too. I loved how she was able to include justice for Riley after what she has went through, it was so amazing to have that moment in the story.

Additionally, the slowburn?? the tension?? it was amazing! This was overall a very fast paced read, but waiting for them to get together made it even better. The longing and the anticipation was killing me, but the reward was so worth it. The spice in this one was shocking, miles & riley have CHEMISTRY!!!

read if you love:
🥐friends to lovers
🥐tension
🥐international travel
🥐taking care of her when she’s sick

I enjoyed this book a lot. I really liked the characters. Riley's story was beautiful and empowering. I was emotional for her so many times. She was an inspiration. Miles was also had a fantastic character development. I enjoyed his blend of sweet and kind with protective and masculine. The book did a great job of calling out gender stereotypes. It hid on some hard topics and handled them very well.

💭 ᴍʏ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛꜱ:
I absolutely loved this one. So so much! I fell in love with Miles and Riley. They are both such unique and real characters. They have both been through the heartache of life, just like all of us. It was pure, raw and a proper emotional rollercoaster. But also incredibly funny, steamy (!!) and heartwarming. I continue to be impressed by Elodie's writing. I was in it and the ache to "just read one more chapter" was real.. Adding the beauty of Paris and French winery's making it only more complete. Must read!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🤓 ʀᴇᴀᴅ ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ʟɪᴋᴇ:
Character built (damaged characters)
Multiple POVs
Forbidden Love
Steam
French Cuisine

ꜱʏɴᴏᴘꜱɪꜱ:
𝘔𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦. 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭, 𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘈𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘫𝘰𝘣 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴, 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘺𝘭𝘦𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳, 𝘙𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘺. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦. 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘧 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘙𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘪𝘮𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧.

𝘙𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘍𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳. 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘴𝘩𝘦’𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘴. 𝘙𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺. 𝘌𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘦.

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭-𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘴-𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘍𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘶𝘱. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥'𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴.

This book was really sweet! The characters were fun, and their romance was believable. The pining from both sides was really compelling, and I liked that we got quite a bit of slowburn before they got together - it made the payoff that much sweeter. I found the plot a bit weak - the Paris trip and scenes in Paris felt a little disjointed, and I wish there'd been more development of that portion of the book, especially since it's the titular location! I also didn't like the third-act breakup and complication - it felt really out of character and just unnecessary, put in there for the sake of a complication in the eleventh hour. There was a lot going on in this book, and in some ways, I think it would've benefitted from delving deeper into a few select topics, rather than tackling so many but briefly. Regardless, it was a fun and light romcom with humour, steam, and delicious romance!

2 ⭐️ This book was a solid 3.5 until THAT ending.

Seriously, what in the fresh h*ll was that?

This could have been a super cute romcom with great friends to lovers feels -and the CUTEST dog! - until the fmc when into full selfish a**hole mode and did exactly what she's spent the entire book saying she would hate if anyone did it to her. If the mmc would've behaved the way the fmc does here, I wouldn't even consider this a romance. It would be a story about how a guy tricks a woman into starting and funding a company together, only for him to use and manipulate her so he can get revenge on his abusive ex. It would be about an abusive, toxic dude doing manipulative, toxic dude things. Instead this is supposed to be romantic? She's been through an abusive relationship where she was belittled, kept out of her own property and put down at every turn. But not that she's the one doing it and not taking it, all of the sudden 'I love you' fixes it? Seriously?

You know it's bad when I'm rooting for the mmc instead of the fmc. I support women's rights and wrongs, but come on...

What really drives the situation even further down the spiral of hypocrisy here is the complete lack of grovelling by the fmc. She ends up love bombing him just so she doesn't have to fully apologise for abandoning him in Paris after spending several days together in bed, so she can basically run back to try to stick it to her abusive ex-husband and take complete control of the company they share, with zero input from the mmc.

I don't know. Maybe it's my abandonment issues talking, maybe it's the terrible fmc with zero regard for her partner's feelings (much like her abusive ex)... But just no. I would absolutely not recommend this.

I'm truly trying to remember a more disappointing end to a romcom, and I can't think of one.

I will say, though, the cover is GORGEOUS!!

Thank you so much Net Galley for the eARC - This review will be posted on Goodreads soon :)

I do believe I am being a little generous with my rating but this is the first book I have picked up from this author and I did find it thoroughly enjoyable. The male main character was so swoony and I really enjoyed his perspective. The female main character I found to be fine, but I never really connected with her, I will say she was a divorcee and from an abusive relationship (which is not a spoiler) so while I found her hesitations when it came to the relationship annoying I could not really blame her as I could not imagine being in that perspective.

Lovely romance novel! Easy to read and super entertaining, features plenty of beloved tropes and it's very well-written, in general.
I find the strongest point to be the lead characters: both Riley and Miles are complex, flawed and ultimately very relatable and lovable. Their past struggles affect their relationship with each other and it feels very realistic and healing.
For me, though, the back-and-forth drags a little bit. Though it is realistic, them facing the same inner struggles twice or thrice before actually moving on and talking to each other could have been streamlined.
It also feels very American (or Canadian), to the point that I was surprised that the author was born in France. The portrayal of Paris in particular is very American-centric and veeery rose-colored. This makes sense, given the target audience and the success of media like Emily in Paris, but it can hinder the enjoyment of the book in European markets.
In all, it was very good and enjoyable, and I'm glad I got to discover the author.

This was super cute! I’m not the biggest friends to lovers fan, but I found this one to be such a good time. The Parisian vibes, the depth of Miles’ love for Riley, the spice—everything was just so fun and cute!!

I also felt that this book dealt with important topics (infertility and domestic abuse) with great care. The struggles of these characters felt so real, and their vulnerabilities made me love them even more. Miles’ story really put me in my feels. I wasn’t expecting the angst/slight emotional pain that this book put me through, but I honestly loved what it added to the story!

The tension and spicy scenes were SO good. Definitely recommend!

Over all this was a really cute read. I was very excited to read it after loving Elodie’s first book, and thankful for being able to read the ARC. This releases on sept 26, 2023.

Unfortunately this one just did not hit as much as the first one did for me. I did notice elodie’s writing is much stronger since the first book! But I did have a hard time making my brain go back-and-forth between miles’ perspective and Riley’s perspective because they both sounded the same in my head as I was reading (typically I can immediately clue into the POV I’m reading if I lose track for some reason - maybe audio would be better for this idea!)

I also was hoping for a little bit more of the Paris setting. Elodie knows how to write a sex scene! I just wish we could’ve traded a few of those for more “world building“ if you will.

Congratulations, Elodie, on your second book! I’m very excited for the third one!! 😊

This is a friends-to-lover story between Miles and Riley. Miles and Riley are work friends who are now friends and coworkers, While Riley has been dealing with her abusive husband Miles has had a thing for Riley but has kept a distance
when they become partners in business there is more reason for Mile to keep some distance although Rile is divorced and available

This was a great read. I devoured it however I did sometimes find Miles's character a little out of his usual character and I couldn't;t reconcile

All in all this was a great read with deeper topics

I thoroughly enjoyed this story about two business partners and friends who fall in love while battling enormous odds. The romance that develops between Riley and Miles on their trip to Paris is full of passion and so much pining on both their parts, and Riley's villainous ex brings the requisite tension to the storyline. The city of Paris and the vineyard in the surrounding countryside are fun settings, and the struggle of each character with their own self-doubts and insecurities makes for a dynamic plot. Secondary characters like Tyler, Miles's rugby teammate and friend, and Myriam, a French vineyard owner and potential collaborator, also add interest to the story. Riley's ultimate triumph over the efforts of her sleazy ex, Sean, to bring her and her company down, makes a satisfying conclusion to the story. Readers looking for a story filled with slow-burn romance, triumph over adversity, and a woman's discovery that she can hold her own in a business rife with misogyny will enjoy this novel.

He. Falls. First.

That's it, that's all I needed to know before diving into this books. It's no surprise that I fell in love with this book, because of that trope alone. It was so well written and did a fantastic job at diving into these characters and really showing their complexities wholly.

Also the fact that it was in Paris? I mean come on, that city has a grip on my heart and any books that are written with characters in Paris are automatically going to be a fan favourite for me.

This book was so sweet and written so well, Elodie did an amazing job with the story and definitely made me a fan of her work with this book alone!

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

If you love a good overseas romance with a lot of spice— this is your book!

In her sophomore novel, #indieauthor Elodie Colliard (@elosreadingcorner) sweeps us off to France for a super steamy love affair! This follows the story of Miles— the brother featured in Elodie’s first book, The Last Encore.

What to expect…
- friends to lovers
- office love
- travel

Things I loooovvved…
- the badass female MC
- Miles’ patience with, and devotion to, Riley
- the dreamy setting

I really appreciated the way Elodie wrote Riley. She certainly wasn’t perfect, and didn’t always make the right decisions. But, given the situation she had just gotten out of, I think her decisions and apprehensions were incredibly realistic and justified. I thought Elodie wrote her with care and compassion, but also made her very realistic and relatable.

Now, the spice! Colliard’s books are not for the faint of heart. She writes her steamy scenes VERY well, but they are definitely spicy! So if that’s not your thing, this may not be for you. If it is, pick this up! You’ll love it!

"From Paris, in Love" by Elodie Colliard is a delightful addition to the "It's Always Been You" series. This book navigates the charming 'he falls first' co-worker-to-lovers romance between Miles and Riley, and it's Colliard's best work yet. After meeting Miles in the first book, I was looking forward to his chance at love, and this story delivered.
Miles is a captivating character, a rugby player turned PR professional, and his chemistry with Riley, his business partner, is electric. Riley, who's recovering from an abusive marriage, is determined not to rely on anyone but finds herself drawn to Miles' magnetic charm.
What truly stood out in this book was the way it tackled important themes. Miles' commitment to therapy and personal growth was refreshing to see, and the portrayal of healthy friendships, particularly between Miles and his best friend Tyler, added depth to the story.
Both characters felt real and relatable, working on their flaws while respecting each other's boundaries. Their relationship's progression was comfortable to witness, making this a heartwarming and genuinely enjoyable read. Colliard's storytelling shines with authenticity, making "From Paris, in Love" a must-read for romance enthusiasts.

Things I loved:
٭ The slow burn! It was so tension-filled, with the mutual pining from the dual POV, with that forbidden aspect because they’ve started a business together. But boy, when the slow burn quickens, these two are straight up fire!
٭ Miles is such a beautiful character. He is kind and decent and unafraid to be vulnerable. I love his relationship with Tyler - how they are a real support system, allowing each other to truly open up and express their emotions.
٭ Riley is a badass. She’s healing from a past abusive relationship, re-finding herself, taking control of her life and trying unsuccessfully to not fall in love with Miles.
٭ The Paris setting really added to the story. The forced proximity, the romance, the food. It was the perfect place for these two to finally give in to the tension and make things official!
٭ The emphasis on female empowerment in the corporate world and how Riley navigates grown men acting like giant babies.
٭ The infertility rep in this was heartbreaking but also a different POV I hadn’t read before, as it’s Miles who is unable to have children. The toll that this takes on his self-esteem and his ability to have genuine and long term romantic relationships was painful to read about, but I liked this insight.
٭ Their communication was wonderful, but at times, they let their insecurities and past get in the way. Riley was incredibly stubborn and pushed Miles away a lot and Miles made lots of assumptions that put a strain on their relationship, too. I’m glad they could get it together by the end!
٭ I also loved Avery and Josh making an appearance and having an insight into their love story :)

UGH! I loved this so much!! This comes out on Sept 26. Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!