The Paris Connection

Content warning: dishonesty in a romantic relationship

Hannah's train separates and leaves her in Paris while her boyfriend is in Amsterdam.

Hannah boards a train with her boyfriend Si bound for his sister's wedding in Amsterdam. Hannah finds a place to sleep away from Si, and when she wakes up she's in Paris while he's still asleep on his way to Amsterdam with her passport. Her phone is stolen at the train station and she has minimal cash and her debit card to make it to Amsterdam.

Hannah meets Léo, a Parisian who is also supposed to be in Amsterdam. At first, she is annoyed by his music and attitude, but they embark on an adventure to see Paris while waiting for the next train to Amsterdam. Hannah must deal with the stress of cutting it close to the wedding while also wondering if her boyfriend is cheating on her.

I personally have a lot in common with Hannah, but I still found her hard to relate to. Her negative mindset about being stuck in Paris isn't endearing and borders on annoying.

Recommended for readers who like an accidental romance.

Lorraine Brown has had many varied career experiences before becoming a published author. The English writer's second book is coming out in September 2022.

Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons (print); Penguin Audio

Narrator: Imogen Church

Running Time: 10 hours, 4 minutes

Length: 336 pages

Release Date: August 24, 2021

I received an electronic galley copy of this title from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I also received a digital audio recording of this title from Penguin Random House Audio as a librarian review copy. I read the latter edition.