Stars in Their Eyes

Two former lovers unexpectedly reunite in bohemian 1920s Paris in this second-chance romance. Six years ago, Owen Matthews left Los Angeles and his girlfriend, aspiring actress Iris Wong, to pursue a writing career in Paris. Now Iris has arrived in the City of Lights to star in a film whose script, unbeknownst to her, was written by Owen. Iris's star is on the rise, while Owen's career as a novelist has failed to take off. When they meet again, sparks reignite between them. Iris begins to suspect that Owen's movie script may have been written with her in mind, but the pursuit of their separate dreams leaves them uncertain of any future together—or each other's feelings.Verdict Echoes of Hemingway's Paris and Golden Age Hollywood blend in this sweet, poignant love story featuring a refreshingly ambitious heroine and an introspective hero. Fans of Paula McLain 's The Paris Wife will appreciate this happier-ending novella by Donyo ( Revolutionary Hearts; One Last Letter).—Kathryn Howe, Saint John Free P.L., NB