PARIS IN LOVE by Eloisa James

[Melanie_Murray]

Eloisa James is not only the creator of one of my all-time favorite heroes (the Duke of Villiers) but is also kind of my heroine. She's a Shakespeare professor who writes romance novels - terrific ones at that - has a family and Italian husband, and the means to take a year off and wander the streets of Paris.

Paris in Love  is a memoir of the year Eloisa spent in France, told in punchy, short observations that combine to form a beautiful impression of life in the City of Light.

I have been to Paris, decades ago, and reading this filled me with a wistful longing for a wandering path among cafes, museums, and churches. Though this is definitely not a romance novel, it did make me feel open to romance - for what city is more conducive to matters of the heart.

Has anybody here read this? And what I want to know is: what are your favorite romantic cities?

[becke_davis]

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Melanie_Murray wrote:

Eloisa James is not only the creator of one of my all-time favorite heroes (the Duke of Villiers) but is also kind of my heroine. She's a Shakespeare professor who writes romance novels - terrific ones at that - has a family and Italian husband, and the means to take a year off and wander the streets of Paris.

Paris in Love  is a memoir of the year Eloisa spent in France, told in punchy, short observations that combine to form a beautiful impression of life in the City of Light.

I have been to Paris, decades ago, and reading this filled me with a wistful longing for a wandering path among cafes, museums, and churches. Though this is definitely not a romance novel, it did make me feel open to romance - for what city is more conducive to matters of the heart.

Has anybody here read this? And what I want to know is: what are your favorite romantic cities?

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I have this book and will read it very soon. My favorite romantic cities? Florence, Paris, and the British countryside. And Hawaii.

[dhaupt]

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Melanie_Murray wrote:

Eloisa James is not only the creator of one of my all-time favorite heroes (the Duke of Villiers) but is also kind of my heroine. She's a Shakespeare professor who writes romance novels - terrific ones at that - has a family and Italian husband, and the means to take a year off and wander the streets of Paris.

Paris in Love  is a memoir of the year Eloisa spent in France, told in punchy, short observations that combine to form a beautiful impression of life in the City of Light.

I have been to Paris, decades ago, and reading this filled me with a wistful longing for a wandering path among cafes, museums, and churches. Though this is definitely not a romance novel, it did make me feel open to romance - for what city is more conducive to matters of the heart.

Has anybody here read this? And what I want to know is: what are your favorite romantic cities?

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Hi Melanie, I did read this - here's my review (which Eloise was so kind to thank me for )

http://thereadingfrenzy.blogspot.com/2012/03/review-of-paris-in-love-by-eloisa-james.html

Hmm, I'm not a traveler and the only romantic place that my hubby and I have gone is Cancun and it was lovely so I'll choose there.

[Melanie_Murray]

Gosh, those are all great places! We've been to Ireland, and that was pretty and romantic in its way, and San Franscisco seemed like a good place to be in love. Maybe I just like wandering a city while holding hands? Any city would do?