Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers’ Favorite Sunset in Paris by Ed Lehner follows Jennifer Morse, an author trying to move on. A successful writer, Jennifer spends the majority of her time on book tours. While thriving professionally, Jennifer is struggling in her personal life. Her health declines, and her relationship with Chris fizzles out when he cheats on her. Looking for a fresh start, Jennifer travels to Paris to stay with her grandparents, and things change for the better. On a trip to Monte Carlo, she meets Jean Luc Bonnet. The racecar driver makes her feel loved again, but she isn’t ready for a relationship just yet. Hiding from the demons of her past, Jennifer decides to return to the USA and goes on a road trip to find herself. However, nothing could have prepared Jennifer for the secrets she discovered. Will this help Jennifer find herself? Or will she lose herself once again? Author Ed Lehner made sure his readers were immersed in the story from the get-go. Jennifer is a relatable protagonist whose struggles feel real. I felt a connection with her that I could not explain. She was tired of her fast-paced life, heartbroken, and had no idea what she should do to fix the issues she was facing. The journey to Paris, Monte Carlo, California, and then back to Paris was handled exceptionally well. Nothing felt rushed or dragged. The descriptions were fantastic, the setting was realistic, and Jennifer’s character development was perfect. I could not have asked for a better audiobook. Sunset in Paris comes highly recommended! The Virtual Voice by Audible was a great narrator. While I prefer voice actor narrations, the voice chosen is not robotic and actually captures Jennifer’s essence. I loved how soft the voice was and created a calm space where I could focus on Jennifer’s journey without any roadblocks. It helped me enjoy Jennifer’s progress and feel like a part of her story.

Reviewed by Christian Sia for Readers’ Favorite Sunset in Paris by Ed Lehner is the second book in the Jennifer Morse series. The story follows a successful writer, compelled by her publisher to spend time away from home on book tours. Her health has suffered due to the demands of the tour, and to exacerbate the situation, she learns that her partner, Chris, is in a relationship with another woman. The story follows her through painful choices and her struggle with the breakup, from visiting her grandparents in Paris to a trip to Monte Carlo, where she meets Jean-Luc Bonnet. While Jean is instantly attracted to her, she stays guarded, ignoring her feelings for him. Some encounters push her to relive past trauma. Returning to the US, will she find the courage to confront her fears and open her heart to love after a revealing road trip? Ed Lehner’s novel is well-plotted and emotionally rich. The first scene of the prologue, set in the hospital, instantly drew me in, where Jennifer wakes up unaware of her whereabouts. The narrative voice is confident and captures the emotional turmoil of Jennifer’s life in a way that kept me listening to the story. Characterization is superbly accomplished in Sunset in Paris, a character-driven story that examines the impact of trauma on a woman’s life and her struggles with love. Jennifer is depicted as genuinely flawed and struggling with her feelings and emotions. The prose is gorgeous with engaging dialogue. I loved the finely drawn setting, especially the locales of Paris, from the cafes to bookshops and the racetracks. Sunset in Paris is well narrated. The audio is clear, delivered by a computer-generated voice that mirrors that of a female narrator. However, at times, there is no emotion where I wanted to feel more. Overall, the pacing is good, and the sound level is good.