Paris adieu coming of age in the city of light Kindle

Paris Adieu is a coming-of-age tale of life lessons, romance, and self-empowerment all wrapped in the sights, sounds, and smells of Paris. The first time Ava Fodor visits Paris as a nineteen-year old au pair, she has no idea who she is. Paris introduces Ava to the type of woman she'd like to become. Her French boyfriend introduces her to the concept of being comfortable in her own skin. She's intrigued. If only she knew how... When she gets into Yale, she returns home, but four years later she's back for an encounter with a Frenchman that awakens her to womanhood. If only she could stay... Five years later, Ava returns to Paris as a singer/pianist. She meets Arnaud, a foreign correspondent, who captures her heart, but tortures her with long absences. While he's away, she throws herself into songwriting where she achieves an authenticity she doesn't feel onstage. With the help of Arnaud's childhood friend Pierre, who appreciates Ava's original songs in a way Arnaud doesn't, Ava takes the reins of her own future. Armed with the lessons Paris has taught her, she bids adieu to Arnaud, Pierre and her very first love-the City of Light. But will the one man who truly understands her follow? The first time Ava Fodor visits Paris as a nineteen-year old au pair; her French boyfriend introduces her to the concept of being comfortable in her own skin. Ava just has to learn how. One Ivy League degree later, and shes back for an encounter with a Frenchman that awakens her to womanhood. Armed with the lessons Paris has taught her she bids adieu to her first love- the City of Light and bonjour to her authentic self. Ava Fodor is young, funny and ready for trouble, particularly when it comes to French men. From the opening pages, Ava engages with her wry voice. This is a story that's certain to touch a chord with readers who may remember their own first efforts to find love. - Susan Breen, author of The Fiction Class The books style will appeal to everyone who remembers their first efforts at love. A sensual mix of life lessons, romance, and self-empowerment Paris Adieu wraps you in the sights, smells, and sounds of Paris.