Another winner from the one and only Kimberly Belle! This was a unique thriller because in addition to the normal domestic suspense Belle writes, this one brings in a component of art history as well. It's evident that this was well reached by Belle and I couldn't put it down from start to finish.

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Press for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

Kimberly Belle does it again! Every time I don't think she can do better than the prior time, and every time I am proven wrong. This one was lightning fast and twisted like a snake. Highly recommend

The Paris Widow is a fast-paced thriller packed with clues, red herrings, and endless questions. I loved solving the mystery alongside Stella and seeing how her instincts sharpened over time. One thing that stuck out to me is how similar the premise is to another very popular thriller. (Not a spoiler — the parallels are apparent in the marketing blurb.) I think I would have enjoyed this book more had I not already read the other one. Nevertheless, it remains my favorite of Kimberly Belle's books, and I look forward to what she publishes next.

I throughly enjoyed the plot of this book. It was definitely different from others I’ve read. Kimberly Belle knows how to turn a simple vacation into a spy like thriller

This has to be one of the best books I have read so far this year. From the minute I started reading, I just could not put the book down. It’s an edge of your seat, keep you guessing all the way through thriller and I loved it!

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC of this book

Thanks to NetGalley, Kimberly Belle, and Harlequin Trade Publishing for allowing me to read an advanced copy of The Paris Widow in the return of an honest review. I received an advanced reader copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The premise of this one was very intriguing. It started out really strong. The characters did not hold my interest though and the plot became a bit predictable. I lost interest pretty quickly, but stuck it out until the end. I can see how a lot of people would enjoy this book. It was not for me unfortunately.

This was, as usual from Kimberly Belle, a great read! I thought the book was everything I like—-romantic at times, always suspenseful with several twists that were unpredictable, a roller coaster, and it taught me a lot about the world of antiquities and their dealers! I have never been disappointed by this author!

Fast-paced, full of action, and thrilling. Highly recommend this one for sure!

My thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the gifted digital copy of the book. My review is voluntary.

I loved the premise of this story, the description of a spouse going missing while in a foreign country where you don't know the language or people or legal system, makes for a dark and twisted, page turning read!

The Paris Widow is Kimberly Belle's latest #thriller and this one is a wild ride while also acting as an armchair adventure.

The idea of being in another country where you don't speak the language and your spouse goes missing during an explosion is just too much to even fathom. It made me anxious and Kimberly did a great job heightening that feeling for me. There's a whole lot of mystery and suspense throughout and I was definitely nervous for Stella the entire time! I was only able to guess at one thing and everything else completely surprised me.

My only concern is that some parts got confusing, when I wasn't sure who was doing the right or wrong thing in a situation. It felt vague during those times and I wasn't sure whose side to be on when that was the case.

This novel is releasing in June, so be sure to add it to your summer TBR. If you haven't read Kimberly's books yet, you have about three months to get to know how great of a thriller writer she is while waiting for this one. (Kimberly is one of my go-to thriller writers.) Perfect for fans of Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr.

Movie casting suggestions:
Stella: Holland Roden
Adam: James Wolk

The Paris Widow
By: Kimberly Belle
Publisher- Park Row Books
Publishing date-June 11, 2024
Pages-304

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stella and Adam are winding down their vacation in Paris after a whirlwind vacation across Europe. After a last minute visit to a cafe before checking out of their hotel, an explosion at the cafe happens.

Adam had gone back to the cafe after forgetting his sunglasses when the explosion happens. Now he is missing! An investigation begins and terrorism is suspected.

She quickly finds out Adam is not who he claims to be, according to the police. They are accusing him of being involved in stolen antiquties.

Stella wants to find out the truth. Are the police correct? Is he being set up? Is Stella in danger now?

Another page-turner filled with secrets, adventure and stunning scenery. So glad I preordered this one! Love Belle’s books.

3.5 ⭐️

Keeps you on the edge of your seat

Stella and Adam are a married couple on vacation in Paris when a bomb goes off. Stella is trying to find Adam and uncovers some truths.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing/ Park Row for this eARC!

One of my favorite books over the last few years is Kimberly Belle’s The Marriage Lie. So I could not wait to get my hands on The Paris Widow and it certainly did not disappoint! Belle does a fabulous job of creating characters that you become invested in and I love her theme of sometimes the people closest to us not being who we thought they were. I stayed up all night finishing this one in one sitting! I just reviewed The Paris Widow by Kimberly Belle. #TheParisWidow #NetGalley

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of The Paris Widow by Kimberly Belle. This is a totally unpredictable cat-and-mouse thriller that I devoured in one sitting.

Stella is vacationing in Paris with her husband Adam when an explosion rips apart the block where they had enjoyed lunch only minutes before. Stella desperately tries to find Adam but he is nowhere to be found. Adam's disappearance- and presumed death- brings a slew of suspicious characters into Stella's life. As she struggles with the rumors surrounding her husband's business transactions, Stella finds herself in one dangerous situation after another. Who has her best interest in mind and who wants her to suffer the same fate as Adam?

This was a fast paced, wild ride from start to finish. It was a little more “action “ packed than a lot of the psychological based thrillers I typically read, but the dual POV and cat and mouse plot kept me hooked!

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book ahead of publication!

I received this arc at the perfect time. I was sick at home and wanted a distracting read. This did the trick! I tore through this book in two days. It was the sweet spot for me between being set in Paris to the stolen art/antiquities angle that threads throughout the story. I found the main character believable and didn't see some of the twists coming!

I recommend this book if you are looking for a page-turner!

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J’ai adoré ce livre - I loved this book.
Stella and Adam are on vacation, touring Europe, and one day, Adam forgets a pair of sunglasses and heads back to the cafe where they are having lunch. A bomb goes off, and he is presumed dead.
This leaves Stella now a widow, but before she can mourn him, she soon learns her husband, Adam, isn’t who he says he is, and she is left to put the puzzle pieces together. And she’s got a doozie of a case to solve, all while trying to keep her past hidden.

I’ve read several of Kimberly’s books, and they are all exceptional. DEF ADD THIS TO YOUR TBR!!

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ S̳T̳A̳R̳S̳

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The Paris Widow, was captivating from the from the start. I loved the Paris setting, the characters and the fresh storyline about the illicit trade of blood antiquities. The story was a bit predictable in parts. This did not take away from the story for me. I loved the characters and felt the story was not rushed. The mystery unveiled at a pace that made satisfied to know I was on the right track of figuring out who was involved. I also loved the Oscar Wilde quotes throughout the book and found myself looking forward to seeing the next one used.

This was an excellent read. Thank you for the opportunity to read it for an honest review. This is the first book I have read by Kimberly Belle. I am looking forward to reading her earlier books I missed. She must read author for me.

AMAZING! This was unputdownable - I would have finished it in one sitting if I could! A cat and mouse type thriller is my fav type of thriller, and this one didn't disappoint! It was fast-paced with lots of twists and turns - and a huge twist at the end that I didn't see coming! I loved the overall plot subject and progression too. 5+++ stars! Highly recommend to all thriller lovers.

ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Paris Widow was a fun and fast paced thriller. Kimberly Belle is an automatic read for me and this one did not disappoint. I did sometimes get a little lost in the history and the antiques but overall this was a solid 4.5 read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for an advance copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

Like other Kimberly Belle books, The Paris Widow was an excellent read. Fast pace, likeable character, and knowledge of what she is writing about (in this case, the setting in Paris). I liked that this was original and different, and the ending was a nice surprise too.