Rating: 3.5 stars (out of 5)
Genre: historical fiction
Review: Grace Kelly is, at best, a secondary character in this book, so if you're looking for something about her and her romance with Prince Rainier, look elsewhere. But if you're looking for a sweet story about two people brought together by Grace Kelly, this is the place to go. Sophie Duval is a parfumer struggling to follow in her father's footsteps and keep the family parfumerie afloat. Jim Hutchinson is member of the paparazzi, trying to get a picture of Grace Kelly at the 1955 Cannes Film Festival. Grace ducks into Sophie's shop to try to elude him, bringing the two together.
The rest of the book is a classic will-they-won't-they. Will they be able to be together? Will either of them be able to make professional progress? It's a sweet book, with an unexpected, but satisfying ending. But both characters perserverate a bit too much for my taste, making it a bit of a chore to read. For fans of sweet romances, though, this atmospheric book, with a a taste of Provence and royal weddings will be just the thing.
FTC Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for this review.
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