Shannon M
What a dreamy, romantic world Ms. Blakely has given us with Wanderlust- the sights, sounds, and scents of Paris are brought to life with her storytelling. Griffin and Joy are a true delight, they'll make you believe in love, in soulmates, in the happily ever after. You'll wish to be transported to Paris to travel the side streets, visit the bakeries, and drink wine on a rooftop. Between this book and Melanie Harlow's Frenched, I really need to find my way to France. Although, knowing me, I'd get there, wander around for a day searching for angels and sundials, and then spend the rest of the time in my hotel room reading and ordering room service, with snacks on the bed all around me. I'd never find myself a Griffin or a Lucas, but I'd have gained 10lbs and read a bunch of good books. Heck, now that I think about it, that sounds kind of perfect! *runs off to book a flight*
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JMichele
I loved the Narration of this book. The narrators took me through the streets of Paris and made the whole idea very romantic. Joy and Griffin had such great chemistry that I think was created through their narration. I am not sure I would have enjoyed this book had I read it. I suspect I would have been skimming some pages had I read the book. Richard Armitage's accent added a kind of magical quality that helped to transport you to the streets of Paris. The actual storyline was ok. I liked Joy. I liked Griffin. I liked them together. I liked the whole concept of Joy creating perfumes, and even some of the information about how it was done. The whole bucket list concept didn't thrill me, but I did love the realization Griffin ultimately had about the bucket list and Joy's involvement. I liked that Joy was willing to uproot and take a chance on a new location, with a new language, and a new life. Her enthusiasm could be a bit much at times, but that did not make her unlikable. Hearing French being spoken added to the romantic feel of the book. I can't say if the accents were on point or not, as I don't speak French. I can say that they sounded good. I would not have been able to get that from reading the book. I can definitely recommend the audio version of this book. Since book 2 is not in Audible Escapes, I have to decide if I want to purchase it. I actually think I might! 😏
Rebecca Rendon
I have been panting for this book for months. An American "girl" in Paris with a gorgeous, rugged handsome British translator...It's as if Lauren Blakely and I share the same fantasies. I took French at 13 for the very moment I would find a French man to marry. As I got older my need to stop and listen to accents that put me on edge increased and to this day a sexy foreign tongue has me losing my mind. (Just ask my south American hubs😘) Wanderlust is exactly the vacation from my snow covered New Jersey life. It's Paris. It's new and exciting. It's an adventure. A romance in the City of Lights! What could possibly hold you back from the ultimate fantasy... Wanderlust only needs the British accents whispering in your ear to bring you to completion and I've been told the audio book does just that. So take it from a lady who lusts after accented encounters, this book will give you the vacation to wander and explore right from your favorite reading spot. No passport or language lessons required. Reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
