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Paris for One and Other Stories by Jojo Moyes

Paris for One and Other Stories

by Jojo Moyes

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  • Oct 2016, 288 pages
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Me Before You and After You, a sensational collection featuring the title novella and eight other stories. Quintessential Jojo Moyes, Paris for One and Other Stories is an irresistibly romantic collection filled with humor and heart.

Nell is twenty-six and has never been to Paris. She's never even been on a romantic weekend away—to anywhere—before. Traveling abroad isn't really her thing. But when Nell's boyfriend fails to show up for their mini-vacation, she has the opportunity to prove everyone—including herself—wrong. Alone in Paris, Nell finds a version of herself she never knew existed: independent and intrepid. Could this turn out to be the most adventurous weekend of her life? Funny, charming, and irresistible, Paris for One is vintage Moyes—as are the other stories that round out the collection.

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"Vibrant ... Bold, humorous and genuine, the stories in this collection are classic Moyes." - Publishers Weekly

"This brief but entertaining anthology, told with Moyes's patented mix of romance and gentle social commentary, sticks closely to the feel of her previous works, so current fans will be greatly satisfied." - Library Journal

"Me Before You fans searching for the same emotional intensity should probably look elsewhere, but these stories make for a diverting treat while waiting for Moyes to write her next tear-jerker." - Kirkus Reviews

"[A] charming novella... [and] a collection of short stories rounds out the work and adds up to an engaging way to spend fall's first chilly afternoon." - Good Housekeeping

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Sandra Gould Ford

A Charming Valentine
Paris for One is a collection of nine stories (eight short and one novella) that journey through the awakening, sustaining and ending of love in different forms, places and lives.

The characters feel real.  The aspects of love faced in each story are different, from enduring through tough times to infidelity to trading up and more. Best of all,  the plotting is natural, the challenges and how they're handled don't feel forced.  

The book jacket says of the author, "JoJo Moyes always makes the ordinary moments in women's lives extraordinary."  Definitely true in Paris for One, which is why the book is a great read for anyone, of any gender, at any time.

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Jojo Moyes Author Biography

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Jojo Moyes is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Giver of Stars, Still Me, Paris for One and Other Stories, After You, One Plus One, The Girl You Left Behind, Me Before You, The Last Letter from Your Lover, The Horse Dancer, Night Music, Silver Bay, The Ship of Brides, and The Peacock Emporium. Also a screenwriter, Jojo lives in London, England.

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