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It all started with Paris . . .

At the top of the Eiffel Tower, a young man proposes to his girlfriend - and in that second, everything changes - for the couple, but also for their families back in Ireland . . .

Leila''s been nursing a badly broken heart since her husband upped and left, but she''s determined to put on a brave face for the bride. Vonnie, a widow and exceptional cake-maker, is just daring to let love back into her life, although someone seems determined to stop it. And head teacher Grace finds the impending wedding of her son means that she''s spending more time with her ex-husband. After all those years apart, is it possible she''s made a mistake?



Trade Review
The ripples from a couple's engagement reach out to others. Nobody can dictate what happens when it comes to love. By the end of Kelly's novels, i always feel I've made new friends. As warm-hearted and wise as ever. * WOMAN & HOME *
It Started With Paris is the latest feel-good novel from Cathy Kelly. When a young couple get engaged at the top of the Eiffel Tower, their happiness has a ripple effect on the rest of their families - with some surprising outcomes. * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *
With delightful characters you'll be sad to reach the final page. * CANDIS *
Cathy Kelly's latest offering shows she has lost none of the spark which has made her such a loved and respected novelist ... an entertaining read which i enjoyed from start to finish. * ULSTER TATLER *
A once in a lifetime moment in Paris starts a chain of events that nobody could have predicted when a young man proposes to his girlfriend up the Eiffel Tower. An easy and fun read. * WOMANS OWN *
It's a beautifully written book that's filled to the brim with human emotion. * ESSENTIALSMAGAZINE.COM *
Full of brilliant characters, prepare to fall in love with Cathy Kelly's latest heart-warming story. * SUN ON SUNDAY FABULOUS MAGAZINE *
An uplifting tale * WOMAN *
Cathy Kelly writes splendidly about modern life and love in a wonderful way...A brilliant read. -- Susan Walsh * LOVE READING *
The course of true love never did run smooth, and Cathy Kelly takes us on a bumpy journey brimming with life lessons. Full of relatable and lovable characters, this is a heart-warming novel. Will true love prevail? Tissues at the ready!- * WOMAN MAGAZINE *

It Started With Paris

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      Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 02/07/2015
      ISBN13: 9781409153610, 978-1409153610
      ISBN10: 1409153614

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      It all started with Paris . . .

      At the top of the Eiffel Tower, a young man proposes to his girlfriend - and in that second, everything changes - for the couple, but also for their families back in Ireland . . .

      Leila''s been nursing a badly broken heart since her husband upped and left, but she''s determined to put on a brave face for the bride. Vonnie, a widow and exceptional cake-maker, is just daring to let love back into her life, although someone seems determined to stop it. And head teacher Grace finds the impending wedding of her son means that she''s spending more time with her ex-husband. After all those years apart, is it possible she''s made a mistake?



      Trade Review
      The ripples from a couple's engagement reach out to others. Nobody can dictate what happens when it comes to love. By the end of Kelly's novels, i always feel I've made new friends. As warm-hearted and wise as ever. * WOMAN & HOME *
      It Started With Paris is the latest feel-good novel from Cathy Kelly. When a young couple get engaged at the top of the Eiffel Tower, their happiness has a ripple effect on the rest of their families - with some surprising outcomes. * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *
      With delightful characters you'll be sad to reach the final page. * CANDIS *
      Cathy Kelly's latest offering shows she has lost none of the spark which has made her such a loved and respected novelist ... an entertaining read which i enjoyed from start to finish. * ULSTER TATLER *
      A once in a lifetime moment in Paris starts a chain of events that nobody could have predicted when a young man proposes to his girlfriend up the Eiffel Tower. An easy and fun read. * WOMANS OWN *
      It's a beautifully written book that's filled to the brim with human emotion. * ESSENTIALSMAGAZINE.COM *
      Full of brilliant characters, prepare to fall in love with Cathy Kelly's latest heart-warming story. * SUN ON SUNDAY FABULOUS MAGAZINE *
      An uplifting tale * WOMAN *
      Cathy Kelly writes splendidly about modern life and love in a wonderful way...A brilliant read. -- Susan Walsh * LOVE READING *
      The course of true love never did run smooth, and Cathy Kelly takes us on a bumpy journey brimming with life lessons. Full of relatable and lovable characters, this is a heart-warming novel. Will true love prevail? Tissues at the ready!- * WOMAN MAGAZINE *

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