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jaihook 's review for:
What Happens in Paris
by Ally Williams
This is the third book in the Love and City Lights series by Ally Williams. I’ve read and really enjoyed the first two books, but unfortunately, Stephanie and Oliver’s story didn’t hit the same for me.
What I liked:
- Stephanie’s backstory, hinted at in book 2, intrigued me, and I was excited to dive into her situation with Rod (who, let’s be honest, can kick rocks!).
- The banter between the characters was a bright spot.
What I didn’t like:
- Stephanie’s tendency to hold back and not say what was really on her mind.
- Her decision to become a digital nomad for Rod, a guy who clearly didn’t care about or treat her well! I found it frustrating how naive she seemed.
- Oliver didn’t treat her much better. He was after the benefits of their connection without committing to a relationship or being honest about his feelings. He criticized how Rod treated Stephanie, yet he wasn’t 100% the best either, especially given how well he knew what she wanted from love.
There were a lot of mixed signals throughout the book, and this quote sums it up: "If that man was a stoplight, he'd be causing head-on collisions every other second." While it ended with a HEA, the story dragged on and became repetitive.
In this book you’ll find:
- Friends to lovers
- Dual POV
- One bed
- ADHD rep
- Vacation romance
- Open door spice