The Paris Soulmate

Loved this read! It was fast paced but very enjoyable! I loved the characters Chemistry! It was written very well!

I quite enjoyed reading The Paris Soulmate. This debut author did a great job of keeping it entertaining. The characters were well-developed and the story flowed in a way that it kept me interested until the very end.

Looking forward to reading more by this author in the future.

This was a fun book, I wasn’t to sure at first but as the pieces came together I understood how the story was going to unfold . Not sure how believable the idea would be in the real world but it was perfect for this romance novel. I loved the main character's and how the author wrote their story with lots of highs and lows, I was rooting for their love story. This was a quick read for me and I found myself fully invested in the outcome . I love that the author writes her main character with autoimmune diseases…..the often silent sickness that others can’t see.

I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own

I would recommend this book to family and friends and my book clubs

I love how they made this love story in Paris. It is fun when they have love stories in different countries. You learn a lit having love stories in different countries. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters. This book was approved by netgalley and the publisher fir me to read and review.

A quick, easy and fast paced read that I couldn't put down. Well written with well developed characters, I really enjoyed it,

The Paris Soulmate is a wonderful romance novel - sweet and lighthearted and I loved the feature of a main character with an autoimmune disorder. I highly recommend.

I liked this slow romance and that it is set in Paris. I also found it unusual to have a sympathetic main character with autoimmune disease, who has to be treated with kids' gloves at all times. It was a gentle read with not too much drama, except for the character's occasional medical flare ups.

“How do you know I wasn’t just thinking how beautiful you are and that I wish I would stop making an idiot of myself?”
“I never said curvy was bad. I happen to like all your curves”
I absolutely loved this book!! I’m obsessed !! This probably just became my favourite, sweet as cake, romantic, gentle love story I’ve ever read !!!
Christine and Colin are just the perfect pair and that’s not an understatement!’n
Believe me when I say I am not a fan of insta-love … I’d rather read a slow burn romance with a lot of time to think about the tension in between the characters. But this book made me almost change my mind !!! I believe that this love at first sight was the sweetest and considering the circumstances under which they met … they were truly blessed !!!
I really liked the fact that there was some fake identity but there was no miscommunication and I love that !!!
And I also loved that he is the one to fall first !!!
But most of everything I loved the representation of people chronically ill and what they have to face in their everyday life !!!
And thank you so much to the author for providing not only a Spotify list for this book … but also a list of movies connected to it !!!!!
I’m so glad I had the chance to read this book and I truly hope the author has something more in store for us !!!
“He was an authentic man in a sea of shallow boys. And I was beginning to see that I was in big trouble”
“It doesn’t matter how long you’ve known a person … What matters is how your hearts feel together. How they fit together”

I adored this romance novel! It was sweet yet captivating. And I found myself falling in love with the characters and aesthetic of the story. I was also laughing out loud at their banter and completely invested in their growth. I can't wait to read and see what else this author produces because it is now a must buy!

Read it for the:
-Instant love/connection
-Soulmates
-Disability representation
-Mental Health Representation
-“He takes care of her”
-Film and Literature references
-Romantic Paris setting

CW: Medical episodes, harassment
Final Rating 4/5

A romantic novel that gave a voice to those that struggle with illness and insecurity, while truly fulfilling the “when you know, you know” aspect of a romance.

What I liked the most: The author's overall writing, heartfelt message, disability representation, and Collin, always Collin.

**Long Review Ahead**

To be honest, I struggle with the instant love trope. However, what I enjoyed about this book was that it focused on building the connection between Christine and Collin. This is new to me author, but I loved her unique writing style. I appreciated that this book was written from multiple POVs allowing you to catch a glimpse inside the character's mind. And the PLOT TWIST? I gasped. It was the perfect setup for a conflict in an otherwise uplifting romance. This was a certified kissing book, (LOTS of kissing) with a good dose of emotion that stems from the feeling of not being enough.

I truly appreciated the author's care and research in writing a female main character with multiple autoimmune disorders. It is important to note the realism in Christine’s situation. When you have a debilitating medical condition, you cannot forget you have it - or you get sick. Although on a vacation in Paris, Christine's health was often mentioned, because it was a central part of their character. Her disorders heavily influenced her views on life and romance-and the struggles she faced were true. I teared up at Christine’s self-doubts and Collin’s constant care and reassurance. I loved Collin’s character and his own internal struggles and determination to love Christine. Honestly, Collin is setting the standard in this romance. Representation matters and I have to thank the author for giving a voice to those that may look normal on the outside, but face a terrible battle on the inside and for the message that you are loved and adored, wholly, for being yourself.

In addition to disability representation, I was really impressed at the author's depth in adding moments of faith, accountability, and raising mental health awareness. My only gripe was that the story's pacing slowed in a few spots for me, and I found myself flipping a few pages. I still struggled with the instant love aspect of the plot but was taken in by the strength of the character's feelings as the story progressed. Very small gripes, but not enough for me to stop reading or discourage me from picking up other works by this Author (going to read more by her for sure!).

I would recommend this read to those who enjoy a romance with an accurate representation of disabilities, all set in a city famous for love.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

The Paris Soulmate, now, this is a pretty decent read. The chemistry between the 2 who head to Paris, whose story of 7 days we basically follow in this novel, is pretty hot and dreamy at times.

It's an intense 7 days where basically 2 strangers realise they are Soulmates, made for each in other as they spend time together in the city of lights. They go through every emotion ,and then some more, a new couple goes through.

I absolutely loved this romance novel. Christine was so low on her self esteem and confidence that I could relate to her, also with her immune disorders and feeling like it would be selfish to be in relationship with anyone. I totally understood her reasoning but felt she deserved so much more. Then Colin comes in as a 'fake' friend turned lover, he was jus such an amazing character, the way he truly felt about Christine was undeniable. They both deserved everything, so glad it ended the way it did. Will look out more from this author.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC.

Absolutely cute read. Love how before the guy even meets her, just the one glance and he knew the connection would strong. Love out weights everything!

I enjoyed this book - it was really sweet and as the owner of several chronic illnesses myself I really appreciated the disability representation and the sensitive and accurate way Christine's conditions were portrayed.

I struggled with how quickly they fell in "love" but I guess that is typical of a romance novel. The Paris setting was brilliant, and the extra side characters each added lovely elements.

This was a well written story with sweet characters and a lovely setting. I was a massive fan of the spotify playlists and movie lists at the end - a great touch. Recommend for a light hearted quick read.

This book is so good. It's a clean romance and done so right. Throw in Paris and british accents. I could relate to and see myself as the main character and I don't do that very often but the writing and the plot wad so could I could. I will now pick up any and everything this author writes, she is going on my auto buy list.

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Favorite parts:
-Meet cute
-Getting schooled by the grandma on the plane
-The first kiss
-Franc's restaurant
-Mona Lisa
-Lola

I loved how it was so easy to put yourself into Christine's shoes. She may have had a lot of disorders, but you don't learn a lot about what they are. We see anxiety (maybe not to the degree she felt it, but we still have felt some form of anxiety).

I also loved how we see Colin's insecurities. Christine doesn't see how he is insecure because of all she is going through, she thinks he is this perfect man. It was nice to see that he wasn't perfect and that he struggles with things as well.

I thought that Colin was just so great! He understood that Christine has struggles, just like he does, just on a different level. I love how he helped her to see the beauty in herself and helped her feel more secure with who she was.

I was given a copy to read and review from the author and NetGalley for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

The Paris soulmate
🖋️ Brooke Gilbert
Pub day: 15 Dec 2022
Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

"He was too good
to be true.And maybe if I
were in any other city, I would
have run, but this was the
city of love."


Such a cute read!! The Paris soulmate is a romance story about Christine, a woman with a diagnosed autoimmune disease, and Collin a jobless actor. One day she decides to go a trip to Paris one more time for her own reasons and in the airport she meets Colin . And then it started all....

As a hopeless romantic, I identified with Christine. I fell in love with Collin, he was so caring and possessive, and I loved the descriptions about my favourite city, Paris. I travelled with them, I laughed and I cried. I liked the insta love, the story wasn't slow burn. We have dual pov , love at first sight and so many kisses!!!

"But then I met
you, and Paris became
something morethan I ever
expected.”

It was an interesting reading and I recommend it to everyone!!

I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this a lot. I really did see myself in Christine. But once she felt it, she knew. I loved that. It's very cliche but... sometimes we need that in romance books! I can't wait to read more from the author.

First of all, I want to thank NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book!

“A sweet romance novel” as described on the cover is exactly what I expected when I started reading. We meet Christine, who suffers with a chronic illness and is able to finally find a way to travel to Paris. She never thought she’d be able to travel with her health the way it is, but with the help of her friend Lola, she finally convinced herself to go. She meets Colin at the airport and it was love at first sight for them(well… almost), but Colin has a secret that Christine doesn’t know - it wasn’t just a coincidence that they were on the same flight and staying at the same hotel.

I’m someone who loves cute love stories and while at times it felt quick and a little bit unrealistic, I was in love with their love story from the beginning anyway. I was rooting for them to make it all the way until the end of the book. I enjoyed that the author added some drama upon Christine finding out the truth, leaving the reader to wonder what was going to happen with their relationship after all.

This is the first book I’ve read from this author and I’m looking forward to reading more in the future. I give this book four out of five stars and recommend it to anyone looking for a light read full of romance. I also have to say I love that the author included a movie list and Spotify playlist at the end of the book, what a nice touch!

This was AMAZING. I've read alot of books this year and this book takes the cake as one of my top 5 favorite books this year. Such beautiful characters with amazing character development. Christina faces so many challenges in life and Colin is legit the right one to face them with her. So many ups and downs it had me on the edge of my seat fighting for them the entire time. The ending was unexpected but worthy. I loved every moment of this, even stayed up until 2:30am to finish it one sitting. (Yes, this is me leaving a review at 2:30am because I just put the book down and I'm in awe!!) Such a breathtaking journey. I loved how the author created these moments that just engulf you into them that you feel like you're watching it play out right infront your eyes in real time. Beautifully breathtaking.

Side note: I loved how the author took the time and made a Spotify Playlist for this book. So you can listen to it while you read along and it just feels even more magical. She also included Yin Yoga and a Movie list from the book. So much greatness wrapped up in one nicely packaged book.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publishers to read and review. All of the statements above are my own true opinions after fully reading this book.

When an American woman with autoimmune disorders, Christine, and a British man, Colin, meet on a flight to Paris, they don't expect to enjoy each other's company so much and spend their holiday together. But they do...

This sounds like a typical romance but there is so much more to the book, especially when we find out more about Colin and why he is in Paris. Super cute, super clean (nothing further than kissing) and guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face at the end. Did I mention this was an instalove situation? Not my favourite trope but the author wrote it well and I couldn't help rooting for our couple!

The Paris Soulmate is the debut offering from Brooke Gilbert and tells the story of Christine, a woman on the verge of turning thirty who has decided to take a trip to Paris, something she has long dreamed of but never done for numerous reasons, not least of which is a range of rare autoimmune disorders which take a heavy toll on her mentally as well as physically. Before she even boards the plane she finds herself struggling and it is only with the help of a kind stranger, Colin, that she is able to get on board and keep her dream alive. The chemistry between the pair is undeniable, and Christine is starting to wonder if she has found the man of her dreams , but is it all a little too good to be true? The course of true love never did run smooth and that is certainly true of this book, and as we the readers soon learn there is more to Colin than meets the eye.
This is a sweet story, full of flirty moments and with an obvious chemistry between the main characters. The underlying set up may be implausible, but to be fair ,when you pick up a romance novel you are looking to be taken away from reality and this book will certainly do that. I appreciated that Christine was living with chronic illnesses and I thought the author did an excellent job in portraying that and helping those who do not have to live with such conditions to understand the limitations they can cause and how they impact so many aspects of daily life. Besides the sweet romantic moments there were also some genuinely laugh out loud moments , most notably involving an elderly lady on the plane. On the negative side, I thought the insta-love was a little heavy handed ,though it was interesting to see it coming from the male character first, and I found the inclusion of some religious elements towards the end of the book a little jarring and out of place.
Overall a perfectly enjoyable romance.
I read and reviewed an ARC courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher, all opinions are my own.

Can you fall in love in a matter of hours? Christine is on her way to Paris when she meets Colin in the airport. He swoops in and helps her out in a time of need. Sparks fly as words are exchanged during some banter and the two separate. The next thing Christine knows, she is sitting next to Colin on the plane and the crew is taking bets on whether or not they work out their issues. By the time they reach Paris, they are smitten. The two spend their trip together seeing the sites and falling in love. But there is a twist to their story and Christine didn't see it coming...

This story really opens your eyes to what a person in Christine's shoes deals with on a daily basis. Christine has autoimmune disorders and calls herself a medical mystery. Just getting to and on the plane was a journey for her. I think we need more books with characters who open our eyes to what real people deal with every day.

I love sappy love stories. While I do not believe in insta love and this was just not realistic to me in terms of how these two just connected and fell so fast, it was a love story that I loved all the way through. Colin was enamored with her not despite her health issues but because of her strength. He saw the person she was inside and out. Everyone they met could see how perfect they were together. You couldn't fake those feelings.

I'm not sure how I feel about Lola. I get that she wanted to take care of her friend, but the whole ordeal was sketchy. Christine forgave her a little too fast for me. She made Colin work for it more. I guess you just chock it up to pregnancy hormones!

This is a book worth checking out if you love to read a love story that you can get swept away in!

Thanks to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for this ARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is a really sweet and lovely read. When Christine and Colin meet at the airport before their flight to Paris, it’s practically love at first sight. However Colin is keeping a secret.

I really enjoyed these two characters and their blossoming romance. My only downfall is that I wish there had been some more detail on who they were as individuals as well as who they are together. But this was a truly romantic read.

I was not prepared to love this book as much as I did!
I don't take a risk on new authors or authors I haven't read a book of before but I'm so glad I read this. This was such a cute book the plot twist had me wide-eyed and gasping!
I absolutely loved the chemistry colin (a cute British guy) and Christine shared and how he didn't judge her or demean her for her disabilities.
definitely a fun read.
Brooke Gilbert is an an author to take a risk on <3

This book was excellent—a cute, feel-good romance with soulmates and instant connection. The characters were lovable and I want a man like Collin in real life, please :) I highly recommend it if you love cutesy romances.

I was drawn to this book by the title and who doesn't want to read about Paris. This was a cute rom com filled with twists and laughter. I loved the main characters and the writing flowed well.
Would definitely recommend this book to others. Thank you netgallley and publisher for this ARC read!!

Thank you so much to NetGalley for sending me this book!

I adored this book. As someone who also has multiple autoimmune issues, it was nice to be seen and be able to see myself as Christine, the main character. This whole story is so adorable. A 5-star read!

This book's extremely sweet & lighthearted. It had me smiling the entire time.😁
It describes Christine & Colin's 7 day Paris trip in such a way as if its you who's travelling.✈️
Christine's illness and the effects it has on her life, relationships & her self esteem was dealt with care.💟
This debut novel is full of so many classic movies references & swoonworthy lines, that one couldn't help but adore.❤️
The movie list, spotify playlist & Yin Yoga routine at the end are wonderful💫

*Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.*

This was such a cute read! 😍 My favorite part of this story was of the FMC learning how to love herself and others and let her true love in. Colin and Christine have the best character development and they both grew so much individual and together as a couple. I really enjoyed reading this book there were so many laugh out loud moments, my favorite character is probably Doris and all her advice! She was so funny and I loved her story. I laughed, I cried and so happy with the ending the author gave us 10/10 highly recommend

Paris, a whirlwind romance, secrets, deep understanding of chronic diseases/disorders, and nods to classic films made this sweet romance such an enjoyable read! It’s a great debut novel and I’ll definitely be looking for the next book from this author. While the story takes place over a mere week, the insta-love romance felt natural and believable.

Christine suffers from numerous autoimmune disorders. Her dream is to return to Paris now that she has more control over her body. In the airport, she meets a handsome stranger with a delicious Mr. Darcyesque accent and persona. Her cautious nature though kicks in and even over the ten hour flight with him sitting next to her, it’s hard to believe this guy is real. Throw in a caring best friend who can’t be with her because she’s getting ready to have a baby, a meddling older lady, a bet, and the romance of Paris, and you have the makings of a good story. Colin has his own secrets he’s hiding and just when he’s gained Christine’s trust, their budding relationship could all come crashing down.

This book really captured my heart. As someone who also suffers from autoimmune diseases, I could really identify with Christine and the emotions she feels. Her struggle with trying to be independent and yet having to constantly be aware of everything that triggers her symptoms was very realistic. The descriptions of Paris made me feel like I was right there with the main characters, visiting all the famous sites. I appreciated Colin’s compassionate nature and the way he cares for Christine without seeming pitying or condescending. Anyone who suffers from a chronic illness will appreciate all that Christine goes through and feel her triumph when she’s able to fulfill several of her wishes.

It’s a fun, sweet, story with great representation of those who suffer from autoimmune diseases. I also enjoyed the way the author wove faith into the story in a natural way. This is definitely an author to keep an eye on. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author through NetGalley. All opinions are my own and I was not required to provide a positive review.

This book was the absolute cutest. I have to say, I normally really don’t like insta love because it’s a huge cliché, but this one was amazing and not weird or cliché at all.

The disability representation was amazing. And Colin is just such a sweetheart. The writing style was perfect and extremely enjoyable and the overall story was beautiful. It has everything you need or want in a romance book. My favorite character has to be Doris though. She is so funny, I couldn’t stop laughing.

Thanks NetGalley for providing me with this arc!!

As well as being a "nice rom-com" this was a very interesting read adding chronic illness into the mix. It gave an insight into life for a young person in today's world living with serious limitations. There was a lot of humour though in the situations Christine and Colin, two most unlikely names for romantic leads, got into. I could just picture François the concierge as an archetypical moustache twirling villain. All through the book i was cringing at the thought of Colin having to come clean to Christine about why he was on the trip and was hoping so hard she could see past the origins. An enjoyable and somewhat enlightening read. #netgalley #theparissoulmate

Thank you to BooksGoSocial and NetGalley for the review copy.

"The Paris Soulmate" is a super cute and lovely story to read. True feel good and romance. Such a sweet story. Some might say that it is way too cheesy, but it is most definitely cute.

The book is well written in a somewhat fast speed tempo. With that said, the tempo is perfect. Just enough details and just enough action. And a lot of fun and love. The perfect combination.

Also, the descriptions of Paris are great. I love the setting there. The city of romance.

If you want an easy read and a super cute and heart warm story, "The Paris Soulmate" is the novel for you!

Brooke Gilbert is a new to me author but wow she writes amazing.

She thinks of amazing characters with wonderful development.

I was so wrapped up into this story.

There were so many twists and turns, funny moments.

I can not stress enough how amazing a read this was, a heart warming story.

Christine is on a trip of a lifetime after she got the news that she has a multiple rare autoimmune disorders.

(amazing representation of them as well)

She has a low self esteem.

All that makes sure she thinks that it is selfish to be in a relationship with anyone.

Colin is a bit a standard romance character.

This one is a sweet and clean romance that relies on the characters conversation and POV to dig in to their minds and getting to know them more. The story itself was charming and nothing like I've seen before.. Especially their exchanges and as each conversations getting deeper, it's getting gentler to at the same time. I'm so attached to them to the point it makes me nervous on what would happening once the secret being revealed because I knew it'd crushed their tender souls too much. I love the great details of Paris and art references here. It has been enjoyable and exciting read for me so far, the author really great job in building the tensions. I can't wait for the next book!

This was a romance set mostly in Paris. A quick easy read. Christine suffers with chronic illness but is determined to travel to Paris to fulfill a secret desire.
Christine’s best friend Lola is pregnant and can’t travel to Paris with Christine but secretly wants to ensure Christine is safe.
Colin, an out of work actor also has a secret. He is travelling to Paris and helps Christine when she has a panic attack.
I loved the way movies and songs were interspersed throughout the story. Also I loved the descriptions of the tourist attractions and places visited by Christine and Colin.

Christine has battled with an autoimmune disorder for most of her 20’s. She’s finally at a place where her health allows her to live life to the fullest again so she decides to travel to Paris. In the airport she meets the most incredible man, the man of her dreams and they decide to spend the week together in the city of love. What could possibly go wrong.

If you’re not a fan of the insta love trope this one isn’t for you. Christine and Collin have an instant connection and their relationship progresses really fast. I got fairytale vibes, a woman who’s finally found herself and her perfect match is the dream. It’s cheesy and I love it.

Then there’s the twist. I was so wrapped up in the fact that she meet this seemingly perfect stranger to even consider there was a set up. This added another layer to the story that made for an interesting conflict.

Other things I liked was the dual pov, chronic illness representation, the map and lists included. A movie list, playlist, yoga routine all related to the book ofc. Amazing!

I highly recommend this one to fans of sweet romance and women’s fiction. It’s available in KU so go download it!

Rating: 4 stars ⭐️
Tropes: instant connection 👫
enemies to lovers 💋
fake marriage 💍
one bed 🛏
closed door romance🚪

This story follows Colin and Christine, they met at the airport and there was an instant attraction! There was a lot of banter when they were flying to Paris! 🇫🇷

He falls head over heels for her and has second thoughts about the offer he took from her best friend Lola. 🌸

I liked the characters and this story was really cute! He did everything for her! 💕

This story has chronic illness representation.

Thank you to the author and Netgalley for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Paris Soulmate by Brooke Gibert is a fun and engaging read. Told from the viewpoint of Christine, a soon to be 30 something who has had her life limited and dictated to by autoimmune disorders, you will follow as she not only survives her ilnesses but thrives because of them. Visiting Paris on her own and claiming her Dream Trip of returning to a city that inspires her love and lust for life, she seizes this opportunity to be her best self. However, unbeknownst to her, her best friend Lola has hired a wellness body guard to ensure that Christne stays safe, well, and does not exert herself. Cue the Meet Cute of Southern born and out of work actor Colin to present to be her perfect Mr. Darcy. In the best and truest of Rom Com Fashion it was love-at-first sight for Colin when he sees Christne's image and he is not so keen on simply protecting this lovely body and woman from a distance. With backstory of his own, and the help fo Doris - the lovely 'Grandma from seat 12 C' the City of Love will bring these two lovers all that that deserve!

Filled with great dialogue and a lot of life lessons along the way, you can read what would be a wonderful LifeTime Movie that brings all the best of what it means to not just find The Love of Your Life, but remind you about the power of Loving Yourself.

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Christine decides to take her bucket list trip back to Paris. Since being diagnosed with several rare autoimmune disorders, she'd given up on returning. On her way, an extremely handsome British stranger seems to have mysteriously fallen onto her path. Is it just fate that they're both heading to Paris at the same time?

"Soulmates don’t come to us as we expect them to. They don’t come in the package we expect, they don’t come the way we expect, and they certainly don’t come when we expect.”

Christine and Colin had amazing chemistry, instantly connecting and growing even closer by the time their plane landed in Paris. Colin cherished her and if nothing else wanted her to remain with the truth that she was enough, and a beauty to behold no matter her disorders.

I loved that I fell in love with Paris as I read this story; I got to go with them to different places, from Colin's awe-inspiring declaration of love at the Louvre in front of the Mona Lisa 😍, cruising on the red moped 🛵 to Normandy, having a caricaturist draw their portrait 🎨, and meeting amazing people.

The plot twist a few chapters in had me intrigued to find out how things would play. Their love was so cheesy, but that made it even sweeter, that they could let go and risk it all for another having only known each other less than a week. I absolutely loved this 🥰

Thank you Netgalley and Publisher for the ARC.

What can I say this book had me hooked and loved it all from beginning to end. It was a good read. This had it all. Gave me the feels.

Such a cute read! The Paris Soulmate is a romantic story about Christine and Colin. Christine is a woman with an autoimmune disease while Colin is a jobless actor. Christine decides to take to take a trip to Paris where she meets Colin at the airport and it all starts there.

I loved the characters, the description of Paris, and overall the whole book!

rep: several rare autoimmune disorders “medical mystery”
I. Loved. This. Book. Honestly I don’t know if I’ll ever stop thinking or talking about this book.
This book was just one of those that felt so personal and resonated with me so much. The main character Christine, suffers from several auto immune diseases, and has been declared medical mystery, relatable lol. The book starts off as her health journey is on an upside, and she decides to take a trip to Paris, one that she never thought she’d be able to do and was on her bucket list she made while being sick, I also made a bucket list lol.
Along the way she runs into our other main character Colin and when I tell you from the moment they met I loved them, I’m not kidding.
Christine was a complexed, self-conscious, unsure character in the beginning of the story, and we watched her develop into a confident, proud woman, the character development was perfect.
Colin was is the perfect character he was understanding, caring, considerate and very swoon worthy. Him being with Christine just made sense and it was clear to everyone around them.
This books setting was perfect, as if I already wasn’t dying to visit Paris, now I am even more. The whole set up for the story was just super cute and original. I love that they were traveling and all the sightseeing places, and I loved the discussion of the settings and the descriptions of them, I feel like that helped connect the readers even more and felt like we were really there.
I have truly NEVER felt so connect to the book, in so many scene I could literally picture it happening to me. I underlined probably more than like half the book tbh. This is one of the most relatable, real and moving books with disability rep I have ever read. Maybe it’s just because I connected so much with it, but I also 100% know so many people will fall in love with this adorable love story.
Thank you Brooke Gilbert for writing a book that touched my heart so much, I’m holding this one close to me forever.

I’m so happy I read this book it was such a beautiful romance story that mentioned disorders and some mental illness. Which I loved because I don’t get to see this much. I highly recommend

There were many details wrapped into this novel that drew me in – a clean love story, connections to Pride and Prejudice, and a storyline set in Paris.

Christine’s character falls in love, and like so many women, she doubts that she is deserving of it. Previous relationships have scarred her and she doesn’t know how to move past them. The love story that emerges from Christine's past emotional trauma as she learns to let down her walls is beautiful. Gilbert captures a part of the romance genre that isn’t always told and there are many people who will be able to relate to Christine’s story.

I teach Pride and Prejudice in my classroom. I adored the references to Mr. Darcy as well at the fitting quotation at the end of the book. There were subtleties woven into the novel that made it feel extra special.

As Christine and Colin traveled through their days in Paris, I was reminded of a trip over 20 years ago. Gilbert’s words captured the city and its sights. The references to artwork and museums, Mont St. Michel, and the Sacre Couer made me want to plan a trip!

Thank you NetGalley for access to this book in return for an honest review.

If you’re a hopeless romantic or like a good meet-cute story, this one’s for you! This book had me hooked from the beginning and took me on a roller coaster ride. I loved both the MCs so much! Paris romances will always have a special place in my heart but this one, it definitely takes one of the top spots because it’s one of the cutest romances I’ve read recently. I urge you all to read it because I guarantee you won’t regret it!

Do you believe in soulmates?

Christine suffers from several rare autoimmune disorders. She is turning thirty soon and decides it is time to finally go to Paris on her own. It takes a lot of planning and packing, but she is soon on her way. At the airport she bumps into a mysterious and handsome British stranger, Colin. At first, they don’t get along, but by the end of their flight, they are kissing before they land in Paris. Will they find love in Paris and is it a coincidence that they have met?

I enjoyed this story. It is a romantic story detailing their relationship, but with underlying angst. The book is told through both Christine and Colin’s point of views, so the reader is quickly clued in that all is not what it seems with Colin. It then becomes a love story wondering when the other shoe will drop and what Christine will think about it.

I liked that this novel took a realistic look at what it’s like to suffer from autoimmune diseases. You can still have fun, but you have to deal with a lot more issues to be able to have fun. I also liked the Austen references. This book was an insta-love story. I loved the story being set in Paris as I have always wanted to visit. It seems like a magical city to fall in love in.

The Paris Soulmate is a clean, sweet read.

Review Copy from Netgalley and author Brooke Gilbert. Thank-you! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This is the first book I have read by this author. The pacing, drama, sweetness, romance, and characters are well done. Christine has had trouble filled few years with health issues and a few bad relationships. She is in a good place health wise and decided to go to Paris for a week. Colin, I won't lie I had trouble liking him at first. He grew on me with his sincerity and determination. This is a beautiful story of moving forward and trusting someone else, while also building your faith. I definitely recommend and will be reading other works by this author.

It was a cute read, unexpected love in an unexpected way.

I loved the main character's and how the author wrote their story with lots of highs and lows, I was rooting for their love story. This was a quick read for me and I found myself fully invested in the outcome . I love that the author writes her main character with autoimmune diseases…..the often silent sickness that others can’t see.

Things I LOVED
•The realness of the character: Real fears and insecurities
•Disability Rep:
•Actual depth of conversation between MC’s
•Gorgeous Parisian Setting

I also really liked the little map of the places in Paris as well as the movie list, yin yoga positions and the playlist that all added to the story. I can not stress enough how amazing a read this was, a heart warming story.

Definitely recommended <3

Thank you to NetGallery, the author and the publisher for this advance reader copy. I quite enjoy this one very much! It’s was light and fun I finished it in a day. I loved the Paris setting since it’s one of my dream locations to travel and the author made me feel like I was there watching from far. Loved it !!

I absolutely loved this book. It hooked me and kept me turning pages until I was done. Finished it in two days! The character development was strong, and the premise was unique enough that it didn't feel like anything else I've read.

I loved the premise of this book! Christine is finally doing something for herself on her own, despite her chronic illness. This proves what a brave person she is and how far she has come coping with her illness. I loved that her character is so real and that she has this chronic illness, it makes her character so much more believable and relatable. She meets a "stranger" on the plane and this is where the romance begins. It almost seemed a little unbelievable at how fast they fall for each other. I loved following their travels through Paris and France! I learned about wonderful places I didn't know existed! Reading this book was like taking a mini vacation! The only thing that was a minus for me was how handsome they were in public, on the plane, restaurants, in front of total strangers; but they were in the City of Love.

A woman with autoimmune disorders & a "no dating policy." A mysterious, cocky British stranger. A dream trip to Paris. What could go wrong?

Reeling from the reality of turning 30 soon, Christine decides to take her bucket list trip. She has always dreamed of going back to Paris, but since being diagnosed with several rare autoimmune disorders, she never imagined she would get the chance to return.

Now she finds herself on her way to the city of love with an unexpected surprise. An extremely handsome British stranger seems to have mysteriously fallen onto her path.

Is it just a coincidence they are both traveling to the city of love at the same time? It all seems too good to be true.

If you like clean romance novels, feel-good novels, and romantic comedy books for women, then you'll love The Paris Soulmate.
I fell in love with this story. From start to finish, I was addicted to find out what was going to happen next for Christina and Colin. If you love romance then this story is for you.

I love story’s in Paris! This one is so funny, I love this book
Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for the book

I really enjoyed this book! I loved the character development, the writing flowed so well and it had me hooked the entire time!

Finished ✔️ The Paris Soulmate by Brooke Gilbert

4 ⭐️’s
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The twists and turns, the laugh out loud moments, the heart warming story, I could not put this down once I started reading.
I absolutely loved this book!
This is amazing in more ways then one!
A lovely gem of a book!
A romantic novel that gave a voice to those that struggle with illness and insecurity, while truly fulfilling the “when you know, you know” aspect of a romance.
What I loved most was the author’s overall writing, heartfelt message, & disability representation.
Yes, I’d recommend

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I really enjoyed reading this book. The character’s development throughout the story was stunning.

Christine and Colin’s story is a true story of very real love. From the auto-immune disorders and the thoughtfulness and love that these characters exhibited towards one another was hands down the best love story.

This book was filled with hopes, dreams, mental health discussions and awareness, autoimmune disorders representation and just a beautiful romance in Paris.

Thank you Brooke and Netgalley for my gifted copy in exchange for an honest review!!


Thank you for the chronic disability representation in this!! This was a really fun premise, and I really appreciated getting Colin’s POV sprinkled throughout. I think understanding Colin’s side of the story from the beginning really helped understand these characters and intentions. I also loved the authors note at the end, and the background for this story.

Read this if you love:
Chronic disabilities representation
City of Love
Instalove
Dual pov
Spotify playlist at the end

I really enjoyed these two characters and their blossoming romance. My only downfall is that I wish there had been some more detail on who they were as individuals as well as who they are together. But this was a truly romantic read. Giving it four stars!

This was such a sweet romance and an enjoyable read! It’s a great debut novel and I’ll definitely be looking for the next books from this author. While the story takes place more or less over a week, the insta-love romance felt natural and believable. It was full of romance, secrets and a deep understanding of chronic diseases/disorders portrayed in a respectful way. This book really captured my heart since the first pages and the descriptions of Paris made me feel like I was right there with the main characters. It’s a fun, sweet, story that I recommend to anyone who is a big romance fan.

This book broke my heart and put it back together. Colin and Christine are just the sweetest couple! The love they have for each other is just so raw.

Definitely one of my fav books of 2023!

“You really need to start seeing yourself as other people see you. I promise, it’s a pretty great view."

⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Paris Soulmate is a very sweet book that deals with two tropes I am usually skeptical about: the instant love trope and the MMC being payed to be around the MFC trope. I usually have a hard time getting over the deceit and the lies that are the main ingredients of this kind of stories. And I usually need to feel the characters feelings grow slowily and steadily in time. So, at first, I was afraid I could not fully like this story. But you know what? I actually liked it a lot! With the use of an absolutely intriguing writing style and very well written dialogues, the author got me hooked from page one! She stroke all the right cords and simply brought out my hopeless romantic personality. I mean, the love story between Colin and Christine is just sooooo sweeeeet! Their banter is on fire, and their romantic connection is just as strong. Christine is so fragile and yet so strong and independent. Colin is cocky and yet so protective. They both want the same thing: someone to challenge them, someone to see them for them... all of them. So, they are just so perfect for each other! I dare you to read this book and not fall in love with the idea of falling in love (and with Colin, honestly). Because of/ thanks to this book, it will surely take me some time before I go back to being completely cynical.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was a fun and cute story by a new-to-me author. The story was sweet and really captured my attention from the start and kept my interest all the way through. With a wonderful, endearing cast of characters, the story really gave me all the feels and the author did a nice job of bringing everything to life. Christine's struggle with her autoimmune diseases made her a realistic and relatable character, and I could really feel the struggles she was facing. The descriptions of Paris and all the places really made me feel as I was right there with her seeing everything for myself.
I really enjoyed the story and look forward to reading more books by this author.
Thank you to Netgalley and StoryOrigin for providing a complimentary copy. This is my voluntary and honest review.

This is the first book I have read by Brooke Gilbert and I absolutely loved reading The Paris Soulmate. It had the perfect mix of romance with a happily ever after.

Rating: 4 stars ⭐️
Tropes: instant connection 👫
enemies to lovers 💋
fake marriage 💍
one bed 🛏
closed door romance🚪

This story has chronic illness representation.

CW: Medical episodes, harassment

A romantic novel that gave a voice to those that struggle with illness and insecurity, while truly fulfilling the “when you know, you know” aspect of a romance.

What I liked the most: The author's overall writing, heartfelt message, disability representation, and Collin, always Collin.

I absolutely loved this book! I was drawn into it mostly due to the Paris topic. But this was so much more! It had great disability and mental health representation, the background of Paris was used perfectly (which I so often miss with books set in Paris) and the story was just really beautiful and heartwarming. The only thing I wish didn't happen was the insta-love, which is just one of my least favourite tropes. But overall it was a great read!

Absolutely loved this book!

Brooke Gilbert you are amazing!

I was hooked throughout and couldn't put this book down.

Thank you for accepting my ARC request.

A beautiful love story that will make you laugh and cry. The characters are loveable and adoringly cute. I loved travelling to Paris the city of love without even having to leave my house.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Author/Publisher for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book.

The Paris Soulmate is a sweet rom-com by Brooke Gilbert, that shows us what it’s like to fall head-over-heels-over-logic in love in Paris (because what better city to fall in love in, than Paris). If you’re looking for a clean, magical rom-com, this one is for you (please read the trigger warnings in the book).

The story follows Christine and Colin (dual POV) as they embark on a trip to Paris. Christine is there to prove something to herself- though slowly but surely, we find that her intentions are not as apparent as we thought. Colin is there on a mysterious work trip. They meet in the airport before boarding their flight (while Christine is having an episode brought on by her auto-immune disorder), and share an instant connection. After some flirtation and a little help from some eager flight passengers and staff, they find themselves ready to explore Paris and their hearts.

I loved the depth of characters in this story, and the fact that we had many side characters who added so much to the storyline, but I was most drawn to Christine and her thoughts and feelings. The way she dealt with having an auto-immune disorder was a real representation of how it filters into various aspects of your life, consciously and subconsciously. The way she approached love and emotions felt like a true representation of a woman who is cautious because of her past. There was a depth to her thinking that drew me in and had me feeling for her and with her. While I found Colin absolutely charming, I found that his secret gave me a bit of an ick, though I would say that this is a case of personal icks, and I doubt it would land the same with anyone else.

The way Gilbert allowed us to visualise Paris, it truly felt like I was there. No need to Google for visual purposes. It felt so incredible and magical, seeing the city through the eyes of starry-eyed lovers. There were moments where I felt that the magic was slightly interrupted by thoughts being extensively rehashed, but in all, I felt that it didn’t take away from the magic of the storyline.

I ATE THIS BOOK UP. A huge thank you to Brooke Gilbert herself for sending me a physical copy of this book after reviewing it. Brooke has become a close friend via social media, and all of her upcoming books are absolutely delightful! If I could rate a book with 7 stars, this would be the book I would give 7 stars too. Brooke highlights and includes disabilities without any stigma, which I have found is very rare and is a beautiful inclusion to helping to raise awareness.

Have you ever wanted to go to somewhere but couldn’t this book gives you a feeling you can do just that!! This book was cute and sweet and charming! Cute beach read or on the plane to Paris? Loved it

I loved this book it was so fun, At first I was a little worried but it all came together I can’t tell you how much I loved the main character's and how the author wrote their story. This book was a quick read for me because I couldn’t put it down. I was fully invested.
I can definitely say I would recommend this book to others.
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own

I thought this was a really cute read. A romance novel that you can get lost in, smile through and use as a sense of escapism. Christine and Colin were both cute, well rounded characters. Christine’s low self esteem made me sad while reading, but Colin made it all okay!

I went into this book with nothing for expectations, but loved it. I loved the characters and was hooked on their story.

If you enjoy Instalove this would be a good story for you. Christine and Colin were perfect for each other. Christine was diagnosed with an immune disorder and goes on a quest if you will to Paris where she meets Colin. There is sweet banter back and worth and overall a wonderful story.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. I have chosen to write this honest review voluntarily and it reflects my personal opinion.
This book mentions faith and God a few times, and I liked the inclusion of underpinning belief but I'm aware some readers don't but I would urge you not to miss this beautiful story. Christine has many health challenges (although as I also have autoimmune disorders, including coeliac disease, I felt that the difficulty finding something safe to eat was sometimes glossed over) which have made her cautious about the way she has to live her life. Her friend, Lola, is supportive but her idea of helping to make this trip to Paris run smoothly is risky. Colin is a genuinely nice guy. And so ... The meeting happens and then there are 7 days to explore the most romantic city in the world and get to know each other. I thought the dialogue was perceptive and beautifully - written, the characters were well-defined and developed self-awareness over the period. Paris is described beautifully, underlining the artistic side with references to the colours and light. This is a beautifully -written book with a good story, I've signed up to follow the author.

I wasn't a fan of the cover but I'm glad that didn't put me off because this was a great book about medical conditions trying to keep you from living the life you want, but being a badass and telling the immune disorder to shove it. A wonderful read.

I enjoyed This book. It was well written. I was able to engage with characters and plot. I would Read another book by this author and I recommend This book.

Wow, what a great book! It was so engaging and kept me turning pages until the very end! I highly recommend it to fellow readers!