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Chasing Paris
by
Jen Carter (Goodreads Author)
Amy Winthrow is shocked when her grandmother dies—not because Elizabeth Hathaway’s death is unexpected but because her existence had always been hidden. Ever-inquisitive and prone to letting her imagination get the best of her, Amy embarks upon a journey with an unlikely friend to unravel the mysteries of the elusive Lizzie Hathaway. As she follows the trail of broken drea...more
Paperback, 263 pages
Published
2012
by Createspace
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When Amy receives a letter in the mail from a grandmother she never knew, her life as she knows it is turned upside down. Her family asks her to forget it, get her inheritance and let it go, but Amy can't seem to get the mystery of this never-spoken-of grandmother out of her mind.
Meanwhile, Amy misplaces a treasured book that is found by a complete stranger. This stranger, Will, begins a search to return the book to the poetic girl that lost it. In doing so, he soon becomes a major player in the...more
Meanwhile, Amy misplaces a treasured book that is found by a complete stranger. This stranger, Will, begins a search to return the book to the poetic girl that lost it. In doing so, he soon becomes a major player in the...more
Chasing Paris by Jen Carter is one of those books that I will be highly recommending this year. It's about a girl. Her biological grandmother dies, but all of her life she knew another woman as her grandmother. More and more secrets come out as she searches for the truth.
It's about sisters. It's about love. It's about finding identity. It's about understanding. This book is about so many things. And right from the beginning the reader is thrown into the story. The pace was simply perfect. And th...more
It's about sisters. It's about love. It's about finding identity. It's about understanding. This book is about so many things. And right from the beginning the reader is thrown into the story. The pace was simply perfect. And th...more
Really good. I've read a lot of free Kindle books lately, and while they're good (mostly), a lot are pretty cliche. I liked this story because it was a free book, yeah, but it was pretty unexpected!
The only things I wish we're different are these:
-there are several typos. It wasn't bad enough to distract or detract from the story, but it WAS noticeable.
-we didn't spend enough time hearing Will's point of view once he and Amy met. I felt like we didn't get to know him as well as I would've liked....more
The only things I wish we're different are these:
-there are several typos. It wasn't bad enough to distract or detract from the story, but it WAS noticeable.
-we didn't spend enough time hearing Will's point of view once he and Amy met. I felt like we didn't get to know him as well as I would've liked....more
I subscribe to BookBub, which alerts me to cheap and free books on Kindle. Of course, I will go for free first. The results have been mixed, but this book was a very good freebee. It is the story of a young man who learns what it means to care about someone and something other than himself. It is the story of a young woman who learns to act on her dreams rather than taking the comfortable, easy path. It is the story of the unconditional love of a sister, expressed in unfathomable ways despite th...more
I got this on amazon for free and wasn't sure about it at first. But after pursuing it, I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a lazy day quick read. I loved how it was a story within a story and became a mystery to unsolve. The love story was perfect. Lovely, yet not overpowering; simple. I think that was my favorite component of this book. It wasn't completely revolved around the love story between Will and Amy but they began to fall in love as they worked together towards something...more
Great story. Fun read. A little romance, a little mystery and for the most part some pretty interesting characters. I enjoyed reading this. A number of passages include some great insights into human nature. My one complaint is the number of typos and misspellings ("break" when it should be "brake," for instance). The number of typos gave it the three rating for me. Other than that, it's a great read.
I find the central question of this book interesting: On the whole, is it better live with the consequences of your choices for the sake of others even though it makes you miserable, or are you better pursuing a life that makes you happy even if it's selfish and causes pain to others. In that sense, this book reminded me of Ann Patchett's "The Patron Saint of Liars."
Ok maybe only 4.5 stars, but this book was wonderful! So 5 it is. I completely lost myself in Will and his desire to find the owner of the book and Amy and all her family issues, and lastly how the came together to solve the family mystery!
Wonderful, indulgent, quick read :) I didn't want to put it down!
Wonderful, indulgent, quick read :) I didn't want to put it down!
This book would have been rated higher had there not been so many typos. Canvass when it clearly was canvas, not once, not twice but THREE times. Plot was interesting but some of the characters lacked depth or reality.
If you self-publish like this book, then proofread.
If you self-publish like this book, then proofread.
The last few chapters summed up the whole book and what happened to the unknown grandmother. It was good to see the mom finally come to grips with the whole situation and be open to speak with her daughters about it.
I'd like to see a sequel with Amy and Will's relationship.
I'd like to see a sequel with Amy and Will's relationship.
Fun light read. The story kept me interested as it unfolded and it was pretty easy to follow. The main character is trying to figure out a hidden family mystery at the same time as finding unexpected romance. Romance with no smut, which is what I like!
Downloading free reads from Amazon is always a bit risky, but books like this one are the treasures that keep me going. Only reason for four stars instead of five is the lack of depth on some of the characters. I very much enjoyed the read!
This book was surprisingly intriguing. It was well written and kept my interest throughout. I was impressed that this was the authors first book. It is the work of a creative and interesting thinker. I look forward to more of her writing!
Oct 02, 2012
Keanna Lewis
marked it as to-read
This is the perfect book that combines Paris, unexpected friends with self-discovery. This is perfect for a reader who wants to get away for a little while and just have fun while doing it.
Incredibly fun read! Such a sweet tail of family and love, heartache and forgiveness. I adored watching Amy grow with self discovery through her families secret. Great read!!
This was a free book from Amazon and I was looking for something light. I was pleasantly surprised. My only criticism is that there were quite a few typos - mainly missing words here or there.
Got this free from kindle and actually really loved it. It had mystery and romance and was well-written. I really enjoyed it (even though they kept spelling Montmartre wrong).
Another free book from Amazon and another pleasant surprise. Actually two stories -one within the other - this was a great way to spend a couple of chilly nights.
This was a good "free" download from amazon. It was a fast read, with Interesting twists. Just wish it had a bit more depth. Still a good read overall.
A novel about the ties of family and choosing the path that would make a person happy and not just settle for something because you think it's the "right" choice. A very enlightening read- I really enjoyed it.
The story was very compelling and I liked how it included the story of three generations without being too drawn-out. It had some unexpected twists and turns and was well-written.
A bit to heavy handed on the generational parallels occasionally, but good overall
Oh, I just thought this was awful. Wish I had the hour back that spent reading it.
Basically a high school- level romance/mystery. Not too deep..fun summer read.
The story line was great but I didn't feel connected to the characters.
A quick and fun read to fill up some down time.
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This read makes me very nostalgic to be back in Paris. Ahhhhh.
Sweet book about the importance of chasing and catching your dream. Enjoyed it, even though it was rather predictable.
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Jen Carter grew up in San Jose, California, where she took on an early interest in reading the fantastic tales of centuries past. That excitement for literature grew alongside a joy found in writing; she always felt as though she had something to say.
After high school, Jen left northern California to attend UCLA where she majored in English. There, her fascination of premodern literature grew, ult...more
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After high school, Jen left northern California to attend UCLA where she majored in English. There, her fascination of premodern literature grew, ult...more
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