Pip I would take a bullet for your any your writing!

I’m obsessed with the breaking of the 4th wall, and the narrator talking to the reader. This style of writing scratches an itch in my brain and I love it.

As a former commitment-phobe I really related to the character development. And as for the mystery itself? This was the right amount of messed up! Love it

Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada and NetGalley for this ARC!

I have read all of Pip Drysdale's books and like her others I really did enjoy this one! I found the MC, Harper very relatable and while at times I did not really like her character I did enjoy following her story and the drama and social aspects. I really enjoyed the short chapters, which I found helped me to keep reading and I speed through the book.

Will be recommending to friends!

4 Stars!

This book revolves around the story of Harper Brown, who is a journalist and former successful columnist. She is feisty, witty and doesn't want to get too attached to anyone. She dates guys for a time and then finds a way to scare them off before they get too serious. She meets an artist by chance, while doing an assignment about an art show/gallery. Noah X is the artist and they meet after she sneaks into the art gallery to get an advanced look at the art so she can get a jump on her article...so she can impress her boss. Things move quickly with Noah X and Harper after he invites her to a party at his place. The next thing Harper knows is that a girl from the party, that she met and has connections with Noah X is missing...then turns up dead. The mystery only grows from there. I won't say much more as to not give anything away. Nice, steady pacing in the story and good job on the author's part of creating intrigue.

THÉ PARIS AFFAIR by PIP DRYSDALE

I love the Harper Brown character. She is a journalist and after she had her heartbroken, she moved to Paris from London, where she has taken a job with an online magazine.

But one night she meets the artist Noah X, and everything she thinks she knows is turned upside down. Soon she finds herself entangled in the web of lies, hot on the trailer of a murderer, and the scoop of a lifetime.

I love this book and this is the second one I’ve read from this author. And this book did not disappoint.

I highly recommend this read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the #gifted ebook.

“But that’s the thing about a lot of people: they aren’t brave enough to admit they might have darkness.”

Harper Brown is real. She’s far from perfect, she makes questionable decisions and she owns up to her morally grey actions. Drysdale writes wonderfully flawed characters; real people. I enjoyed exploring Harper’s thought process and how as an aspiring investigative journalist, she went about obtaining her information.

Definitely a popcorn thriller; I binged this one in 24 hours over a rainy weekend. This is my third book by Drysdale, and I’ve noticed that her FMCs are always a little reckless but very intelligent and quick thinkers. More of a slow build up, and then all the pieces start falling into place. We get a lot of background info on Harper; her relationship and subsequent breakup with Harrison and her skepticism towards love.

I loved the little bit of optimism at the end, and Harper and Camilla’s friendship throughout.

Unfortunately I struggled to get into this book from Pip Drysdale. Although the synopsis intrigued me, I found it wasn’t truly a thriller and although some intrigue, I was disappointed overall with this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for this ARC!

This was a slow slow burn for me, it took over by 100 pages for something to occur that was thrillerish and from there things did pick up, which I did enjoy, the ending felt a bit rushed

Drysdale definitely has a way of writing. It read like any of her other books I’ve read, with the slightly quirky, bad ass female narrator recounting the story to the readers. Her characters are quite similar as well so the distinction gets hard.

I found the first half of this story extremely slow. Nothing much happened, or at least happened quick. Then it picks up about half way and then that last 20% everything happens all at once.

This is my least favourite of Drysdales books, but it was still an enjoyable read.

I read this one in a day . I really liked that it was one POV and one timeline and the author definitely threw in a few unexpected twists . Harper is not the most likeable character, but that’s kind of what I liked about her .

The Paris Affair is an addictive thriller that I could not put down. Pip continues to "wow" me with her ability to create twisty thrillers that keep me on the edge of my seat. I think this is the first thriller that I read that was set in Paris, and I just loved how Pip used the setting to help give her story more depth and richness. She was able to capture the magic that exists within the City of Lights and use it to make her story more engaging and entertaining. I love all the characters; they are real and gritty. Overall, it was another fabulous read by Pip Drysdale, who continues to write thrillers that are sure to please any thriller bookworm.

I received a NetGalley copy of this book from Simon & Schuster Canada for free to read and review! I enjoyed this thrilling & exhilarating caper - i wasn't too sure about Harper though, as she wasn't exactly likable - definitely a flawed character; however, i did admire her ambition and street-smarts! I loved the Paris setting, and the twists & turns left me wondering. I also enjoyed the descriptive writing. I am a bit confused by the ending but was happy with the update as to where everyone was one year later. If you enjoy thrillers, mysteries, and a bit about art, this book might be for you!

It took several chapters for me to get into this book. Once invested, I persevered to the end to see how the story wrapped up. Although not exactly a thriller, there was enough intrigue to keep me reading. Set in Paris, I loved the descriptions of the city.
2.5 rounded up to 3/5.
Thank You to NetGalley, Simon & Schuster Canada for the opportunity to read this ARC.

A fast-paced, twisty thriller by a new to me author. I loved the main character's true crime podcast obsession and that the book was set in Paris. This one kept me guessing and would make a great movie! Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

Harper is an expert at talking her way out of trouble, breaking out of car trunks, and picking locks. She could run a masterclass on escaping relationships and she's addicted to true crime podcasts which has led her to become the genius behind a micro-column: "how to not get murdered". Harper has moved to Paris to follow her dreams and has talked her way into an arts journalist job as a stepping stone to her ultimate goal of investigative journalist. When one night she meets Noah X, an artist, her whole world is turned upside down, leaving Harper entangled in a web of lies as she vies for the scoop of a lifetime.

THE PARIS AFFAIR is told in Harper's POV. I enjoyed reading through her outlook on her current experiences, the social commentaries she provided, and her inquisitive mind. She's had a rough break-up and since has become more of a cynic about love, which I also think is related to her mother's love experiences to a certain extent as well. I liked that Harper has some self-realization after her breakup that motivates or inspires her to work on herself and do things for herself rather than for others. Sometimes we need to be a bit selfish and I really think this was a big step for her. Harper also discusses how "people aren't brave enough to admit they might have darkness" and I thought this was an interesting statement in the context and explanations that she provided.

I loved the Paris setting which was well described and elaborated upon. The plot of this psychological thriller is twisty and intriguing but doesn't really feel like other novels in its genre. There was a lack of the usual build-up in tension as the story escalates, making it feel less 'thrilling' shall we say. Regardless, I was kept guessing until the end, not fully sure how everything fit together until the big reveal. I was satisfied with the overall plot and how the story came to end.

<i>I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher, Simon & Schuster Canada, of this advanced digital copy for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review! Many thanks to the publisher for a paperback ARC as well! All opinions shared are my own.</i>

I went into this blind. So, Imagine my utter shock when about 40% into the book, it turns into a mystery. I did really like the first part - this is likely because I generally read more literary fiction books. The story follows Harper a journalist from London who moved to Paris for a career opportunity and also to get over her ex. Things take a drastic turn fast as she meets an Artist whose work she was to write about and she ends up being caught in the midst of a murder mystery. I enjoyed the beginning a lot and it set the tone for how I viewed the rest of the story. It's fast paced and it'll have you suspecting everyone but I didn't quite like the ending. I found the big reveal underwhelming. It almost felt like an afterthought. Friendship is a theme I like to read about and I enjoyed reading about Harper and Camilla's friendship in this one. I think this author should write literary fiction books if she isn't already doing so.

The Paris Affair is the story of Harper, a young journalist who moves to Paris. Harper is smart, fun, but damaged. She's got an ex she can't stop thinking about and no real friends in her new city. Harper is currently writing for the arts column for The Paris Observer but dreams of writing for the true crime column. She starts following the case of a missing woman in Paris and soon her interest has her mixed up in some pretty serious situations.

This is my first Pip Drysdale book and I really enjoyed it. I found it was a mix of chic lit/thriller. For me, it wasn't a thrilling page-turner but I enjoyed the pace of the book, the characters, and the setting. I liked that the story was told only in Harper's POV. I also liked the clever detail of the chapter titles being numbered in French.

I liked how the story came together and was satisfied with the ending.

I give this book 3.5 stars.

*** Thank you NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for the ARC.

Pip Drysdale has written her way onto my favourite authors list!!

I simply love her sassy protagonists!

Harper is heart-broken and promises herself that she will never love again. She has unique ways to end relationships when they seem to be getting too serious.

I kinda want Harper to be my best friend!

Harper does meet someone who she could fall in love with but is he trustworthy? Is he connected to the murder or other missing girls?

You will have to read to find out and I highly recommend that you do. Out on May 28th!

Pip Drysdale's books get better and better with each release. I have been so lucky to have been selected by Simon and Schuster CA to receive an ARC and I am thrilled to read another great thriller.

Harper is anti-love. She had her heart broken so horribly that she has vowed to never love again. So that means as soon as someone gets too close, she has an arsenal of ways to lose a guy in 3 minutes. She's jaded and a bit dark but spunky and lives life on her own terms? (Scotch in your coffee anyone?)

I love how twisted the storyline was. We don't know who to trust or where to turn to as we are trying to untangle the strangely small town vibes that Paris can create. Art and journalism crash together as Harper works at her dream job, churning out relatable stories for her demanding boss.

Such a great book, I highly recommend if you like to read about incredibly real characters. Harper is the friend I would curl up with a bottle of wine and listen to her wild stories and live vicariously through but secretly be happy that my life is so boring compared to hers.

The Paris Affair will be available at booksellers and your local library on May 28 2024.


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4.5 stars

Pip Drysdale has turned into an auto-read author for me. I didn't read the synopsis, I just drove right in. (As an aside, let me tell you it is wild when you've got no idea about anything related to the book other than the title.)

The Paris Affair was gripping and I couldn't put it down. The first part is more big city romance (very enjoyable) but then partway through it morphs into a taut thriller (also very enjoyable).

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Simon & Schuster Canada through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you, Simon & Schuster Canada.

Harper moves to paris following the break up of her long term boyfriend. While working as a journalist she meets Noah X an up and coming artist. Harper gets tangled in his web of lies.


The synopsis sounded like this book would have a strong female lead. Unfortunately, it fell flat for me. Harper is whiney and takes no responsibility for her actions.