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It Started With Paris

The heartwarming and romantic story of second chances from the number one bestselling author!
By Cathy Kelly
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'Warm-hearted and wise' WOMAN & HOME 'Like having a great gossip with your best friends' MARIAN KEYES One surprise proposal. One moment that will change everything. At the top of the Eiffel Tower, a young man proposes to his girlfriend, cheered on by delighted tourists. But... Read More
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A stunningly romantic novel from number one bestselling author Cathy Kelly, set in magical Paris. When a young couple get engaged at the top of the Eiffel Tower, it changes everything - because the course of true love never did run smooth...

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'Warm-hearted and wise' WOMAN & HOME

'Like having a great gossip with your best friends' MARIAN KEYES

One surprise proposal.

One moment that will change everything.

At the top of the Eiffel Tower, a young man proposes to his girlfriend, cheered on by delighted tourists. But in that moment everything changes, not just for the happy couple, but for their family and friends at home.

Mother of the groom, Grace, finds that her son's impending wedding means that she's spending more time with her ex-husband - surely she's not falling for him all over again...

Bridesmaid, Leila, is determined to put on a brave face for her best friend, but she's still nursing a broken heart since 'The One' walked out on her a few months ago.

And cake-maker and widow Vonnie is only just daring to let love back into her life - yet with someone determined to stop her blossoming romance, it's looking less sturdy than the wedding cake!

It's clear that romance is in the air, but will all three women find their own chance at happiness before the big day?

Readers love It Started with Paris

'Pure genius. Storytelling at its very best. Interesting, entertaining and so very cleverly woven together' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Takes you back to early Maeve Binchy books! Not to be missed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Refreshing and enjoyable, I could not put this book down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A great book full of real people with real problems and beautifully observed. I couldn't put it down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A fabulous book and a great holiday read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398725317

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Cathy Kelly worked as a journalist before becoming a novelist. Her debut novel, Woman to Woman, became an instant number 1 bestseller and since then she has published 22 novels, which are loved by readers all around the world and have sold millions of copies globally. In addition to her writing, she is a Unicef Ambassador and lives in County Wicklow with her family and dogs.

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