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Hidden in Paris: A charming novel about friends, relationships and new beginnings Kindle Edition

by Corine Gantz (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 2,211 ratings
A socially awkward widow is forced to take boarders into her Paris home, in this smart, witty novel of love, loneliness, friendship, and metamorphosis.

Living in France among people she hardly understands, Annie has had trouble leaving the house since the death of her husband. And since home happens to be a small place nestled in the heart of Paris, why would she ever want to? But when unexpected events threaten her beloved home, Annie has no choice but to find lodgers—quickly.

After placing an ad, Annie attracts tenants with the kind of baggage she isn’t prepared for: a long-legged, cool-headed ex-model on the run from her abusive husband; a frail young woman harboring a possible death wish; a mysterious artist; and an infuriating blue-blooded Frenchman—and all soon threaten Annie’s way of life in ways she never anticipated.

But when Annie finds herself reluctantly but actively engaged in the lives of her tenants she discovers she might just free herself in the process . . .
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"Not only is the cast spectacularly written, the descriptions of Parisian living created a different world that was easy to fall in love with and difficult to leave."
C. Huang, Amazon reviewer

"I could not stop reading this book! What a wonderful story about love, life, new beginnings, and moving forward with one's life."
Desi1257, Amazon reviewer

"Funny and poignant."
PJ Adams "PJ", Amazon reviewer

"I picked up Hidden in Paris because I love all things Paris. I had no idea how deeply I would fall in love with this book and the characters that populated it. They were exquisitely complex, beautifully flawed, and endearingly charming."
Stacey, Amazon reviewer

"I loved the characters, the different ways they evolved, the city, the cuisine, and the insight into Parisian life. Wonderful read."
Maggie Mae, Amazon reviewer

About the Author

Piper Goodeve began narrating in 2011 and has since given voice to over a hundred titles. As a stage actress, Piper has appeared off Broadway as well as at theaters across the country, such as the McCarter, the Weston Playhouse, and Syracuse Stage. Happily splitting her time between Brooklyn and Vermont, Piper holds a BA from New York University and received her MFA in acting from Brown University/Trinity Rep.



Corine Gantz was born in France where she spent the first twenty years of her life. She studied contemporary arts at the Sorbonne in Paris and worked in advertising and marketing in Paris, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. She is the author of the popular blog Hidden in France where she uses her particular brand of humor to meditate on relationships, food, decor, and all things French. She lives near Los Angeles with her husband and their two sons.

Summer Roberts is an award-winning narrator focusing on romance and erotica. She frequently narrates with her partner in crime, Tyler Donne, and the duo won an Audie Award in 2015 for Alpha by Jasinda Wilder. When not narrating, Summer loves kickboxing, horseback riding, and volunteering at her local animal shelter.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BZ7TQ8YH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloodhound Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 18, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 373 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1504085441
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Corine Gantz was born in France, where she spent the first twenty years of her life. She studied Contemporary Arts at the Sorbonne, and has worked in advertising and marketing in Paris, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

Her first novel, Hidden in Paris, a story of friendship, love, food and dysfunction set in the City of Light was translated to nine languages and was followed by a cookbook with all the recipes in the novel.

Her new book trilogy, The Curator of Broken Things, is a fast-paced three part novel weaving multiple viewpoints across a century and is set in Paris, Algeria, and the South of France.

Corine lives and writes near Los Angeles with her husband Joe, a documentary filmmaker. They have two very creative sons working in music and film.

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Customers find this book engaging and well-written, with a charming Paris setting that provides wonderful insight into Parisian living. They appreciate the rich character development, with one customer particularly praising Annie's portrayal, and the sweet story built on a formulaic plot. Customers value the book's encouragement to make life changes, with one review noting its deep exploration of life's joys and problems.

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243 customers mention "Enjoyment"243 positive0 negative

Customers find the book delightful and very entertaining, with one mentioning it's great for night-time or beach reading.

".../romance series, HIDDEN IN PARIS was so refreshing, and a thoroughly enjoyable read...." Read more

"Not so light that it is tedious, nicely developed but not deeply developed characters. Good beach read. Made me want to go to Paris." Read more

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"...I liked this novel, it was good and a quick read...." Read more

142 customers mention "Character development"130 positive12 negative

Customers appreciate the rich character development in the book, with one customer particularly enjoying following their movements throughout the story.

"...The novel is character driven, which is a good thing because the multidimensional and true-to-life characters are the best part of the novel...." Read more

"...the substantial feel of the weight of the book in my hands, the wonderful characters. From page one I was hooked and was sad when I came to the end!..." Read more

"...This being said, I found most of the characters fun and intriguing...." Read more

"...for me the strengths of the work lie in its well developed and contrasting characters and the concluding chapters which with suspense and tension..." Read more

104 customers mention "Book setting"104 positive0 negative

Customers love the Paris setting of the book, appreciating its wonderful insight into Parisian living and fantastic memories of the city.

"...after formulaic book of an urban/vampire/romance series, HIDDEN IN PARIS was so refreshing, and a thoroughly enjoyable read...." Read more

"...Good beach read. Made me want to go to Paris." Read more

"I loved everything about this book including the beautiful cover, the substantial feel of the weight of the book in my hands, the wonderful..." Read more

"...Such a beautiful city." Read more

96 customers mention "Engrossedness"88 positive8 negative

Customers find the book engaging and satisfying, with one customer noting it's a fun read about humans facing their demons, while another describes it as a wonderful tale of personal growth.

"...was realistic and has an excellent flow and tempo, and made me laugh out loud more than a couple times...." Read more

"...The creativity, fluidity, humor and unique writing style make this a first-rate read. The characters are live and real, pulling few punches...." Read more

"...of Paris enhances the story for us Francophiles and adds another enjoyable dimension. A most enjoyable read." Read more

"...of the scenery, the sights, sounds, smells, to the complicated relationships and dark secrets, I was completely transported, moved to a world that..." Read more

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Customers find the book well written and easy to read, describing it as a perfect beach read.

"...everything about this book including the beautiful cover, the substantial feel of the weight of the book in my hands, the wonderful characters...." Read more

"...I liked this novel, it was good and a quick read...." Read more

"...The creativity, fluidity, humor and unique writing style make this a first-rate read. The characters are live and real, pulling few punches...." Read more

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69 customers mention "Plot development"51 positive18 negative

Customers enjoy the plot development of the book, describing it as a sweet story built on a formulaic structure that moves along with a neat storyline.

"...Another plus to the novel is the descriptive and lively setting...." Read more

"...I wish all my mistakes turned out this well. The creativity, fluidity, humor and unique writing style make this a first-rate read...." Read more

"...They were exquisitely complex, beautifully flawed, and endearingly charming...." Read more

"...; A lot of time spent setting up the story & then too little of the heart of it. Simply felt unbalanced to me. Yet, who am I to judge??..." Read more

36 customers mention "Insight"36 positive0 negative

Customers find the book insightful, with one customer noting how it tackles various social and personal problems within the story, while others appreciate its encouragement to make life changes.

"...yet the central part of their lives is the same, the true need and value of family and love...." Read more

"...Yet, who am I to judge?? Really liked most of the characters -- interesting & seemingly realistic. Kids were adorable...." Read more

"...can compliment their lives without controlling their lives was exciting and enlightening. I learned about this book on Facebook...." Read more

"Good character development, also interesting. It made me laugh. By the time the end of the book came, I wanted it to go on...." Read more

31 customers mention "Romance"31 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as charming and sweet, with one customer specifically mentioning the adorable kids.

"...Highly recommend this book if you are looking for a feel good, happy, travel to Paris without ever leaving your chair kind of book...." Read more

"...Kids were adorable. I just wanted a bit more Paris in it & a little less "agony aunt" stuff. Such a beautiful city." Read more

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  • Angela Dolbear
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Characters and Setting
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2012
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    After punishing myself with book after formulaic book of an urban/vampire/romance series, HIDDEN IN PARIS was so refreshing, and a thoroughly enjoyable read. The novel is character driven, which is a good thing because the multidimensional and true-to-life characters are the best part of the novel. I've known people like Annie, the neurotic, pushy and loveable main character, and maybe saw a little of myself in her as well. Okay, maybe more than a little. I'd be suspiciously jealous of a uber-beautiful super model with two tots in tow who ventured across the Atlantic to rent a room from me, too. The dialogue was realistic and has an excellent flow and tempo, and made me laugh out loud more than a couple times.

    Another plus to the novel is the descriptive and lively setting. Paris itself almost seem like another character of sorts that impacts all the characters in the novel with its sights, smells, tastes and seasons. It reaffirmed my bucket list item to one day visit the City of Love (or is it Lights...or both?). I really enjoyed this novel, and will look for other books by Ms. Gantz in the future. No more vampire books, please.
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  • Alliswell
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun light read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2025
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    Not so light that it is tedious, nicely developed but not deeply developed characters. Good beach read. Made me want to go to Paris.
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  • SouthernGal820
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully Awesome!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2014
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    I loved everything about this book including the beautiful cover, the substantial feel of the weight of the book in my hands, the wonderful characters. From page one I was hooked and was sad when I came to the end! The characters are WONDERFULLY real, you become so attached to them. When Annie and Lola were in Annie's kitchen I actually found myself getting up and making myself a cup of coffee to drink with them! Each of the three women have different stories, very different backgrounds yet the central part of their lives is the same, the true need and value of family and love. I don't know if there is a sequel to this book, I intend to look after finishing this review but if there is not, I would sure be happy to see one in the future! Highly recommend this book if you are looking for a feel good, happy, travel to Paris without ever leaving your chair kind of book. One of the best books I've read in a long time!
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  • sgc
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good, not great
    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2014
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    Writing is not an easy craft by any stretch and I have the utmost respect for all published authors. (And no, I'm not a frustrated unpublished author!). I liked this novel, it was good and a quick read. My wish is that the first third of it was condensed: felt slow to get into the "good stuff." A lot of time spent setting up the story & then too little of the heart of it. Simply felt unbalanced to me. Yet, who am I to judge?? Really liked most of the characters -- interesting & seemingly realistic. Kids were adorable. I just wanted a bit more Paris in it & a little less "agony aunt" stuff. Such a beautiful city.
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  • VTerp
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Read -- A Very Good First Novel
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2011
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    Reading some of the reviews, I was mystified. Researching the critics, I found all but one liked very little they had purchased. Sounds more like home buyer's remorse addiction than an honest critique of "Hidden in Paris" (or anything else they purchased). The other is a young, self-proclaimed critic with a web site. No criticism on my part as everyone needs a niche. I just like to see who is critiquing.

    Myself, I have no credentials, but loved the book. I bought it on my Kindle ... by accident, hitting the wrong title. I wish all my mistakes turned out this well.

    The creativity, fluidity, humor and unique writing style make this a first-rate read. The characters are live and real, pulling few punches. You may not like this if you are dealing with some of the real character issues or have a history you are trying to forget. For myself, I found the "realness" of characters added a welcome balance to many other books I have read where the characters' problems lag with superficiality. This being said, I found most of the characters fun and intriguing.

    This leaves me with a question: When is Corine Gantz publishing her next?

    "Hidden in Paris" is a very good first novel.
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  • Francine
    4.0 out of 5 stars An Unusual "Ménage à Trois" in Paris
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2012
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    "Hidden in Paris" begins by introducing the reader to three separate characters and their troubled lives.They come together when one of the characters, Annie who lives in Paris, advertises rooms to rent in her house in order to solve her financial problems and the other characters respond to the advertisement. Under the one roof their lives come together and inevitably their problems too. The story of how they develop strong relationships and enrich each others lives is an enjoyable read. As the story moves to its conclusion, the reader is taken on an exciting ride to discover what will finally happen to each of the characters;all of them having come so far within the pages of the novel. The ending is not neatly wound up for each character, to the author's credit, but the main character who has struggled from the first pages, finds the contentment she was seeking. I thoroughly enjoyed "Hidden in Paris" and for me the strengths of the work lie in its well developed and contrasting characters and the concluding chapters which with suspense and tension skilfully bring the crises of the story together. I also enjoyed the well drawn dialogue between characters. The setting of Paris enhances the story for us Francophiles and adds another enjoyable dimension. A most enjoyable read.
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  • Zippers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well done, Corine Gantz!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2017
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    I love everything Paris. This book is wonderful - I could almost see and hear and smell and feel all that Paris is, while reading a wonderful story full of humour, relationships, sadness, joy, fear. Loved it!
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  • Barry Berger
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic story!!
    Reviewed in Australia on February 11, 2017
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    What an uplifting and yet very real book. Loved the characters and the continuing unravelling of their lives. Loved it.
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  • Manju Mazumder
    4.0 out of 5 stars a perfect summer holiday
    Reviewed in India on May 2, 2016
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    How 3 ladies find their mojo in Paris. Fast paced , a perfect summer holiday read
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  • Mrs. K. Davies
    5.0 out of 5 stars superbly written
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 22, 2013
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    5 stars because i can find no fault with it The characters are believable and the descriptions of Paris take me back there.The story is so gripping to me because there no parts of it which caused me to think "Nah that would never have happened" There are no saints in here just real life flawed people Basic storyline is young widow with 3 boys left the States with her husband and set about being the perfect wife, cooking French food and lovingly restoring the worst house on one of the best streets in Paris Widowhood forces her to rethink her finances so she puts an ad in various newspapers in the states for tennants The ones she finds are inevitably runnind away from something and then there is her friend of a friend the almost starving artist in Paris who takes her final room That,s all i am giving away!
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  • Ryan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Read
    Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2013
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    Hidden in Paris tells the story of how people and a house in Paris changes the lives of newcomers (strangers) to the house. The theme is reminiscent of Under the Tuscan Sun, but with more characters involved.
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