A Manhattan Heiress In Paris

Elizabeth Van Hoeven is going to Paris to study the piano and fall in love with Jack Coleman, a jazz prodigy. Their love is forbidden, so they must choose between their life and the possibility of a life they never could have imagined.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

New York darling Elizabeth Van Hoeven has it all – except freedom. But now, Elizabeth is traveling to study the piano at the prestigious Paris Conservatoire, and in the process, she falls head over heels for jazz prodigy Jack Coleman. A love like theirs is forbidden back home, and as they create beautiful music together under the Parisian lights, Elizabeth and Jack are faced with a difficult choice: the life they've always known or the possibility of a life they never could have imagined.

Elizabeth has always been a conformist, following the rules and expectations set forth by her wealthy family. She grew up in a world of privilege and luxury, attending the best schools and attending exclusive events. But deep down, she felt trapped and suffocated by the expectations that were placed upon her.

When she received the invitation to study at the Paris Conservatoire, Elizabeth saw it as an opportunity to escape the constraints of her privileged life. She had always been passionate about music, and she dreamed of becoming a professional pianist. She knew that it would be difficult to make a living as a musician, but she was willing to take the risk.

As she arrived in Paris, Elizabeth was immediately struck by the city's beauty and charm. She felt a sense of freedom that she had never experienced before. She was free to explore the city on her own terms, to eat whatever she wanted, and to wear whatever she wanted. She was also free to be herself, without the judgment of her family or the expectations of society.

Elizabeth quickly became friends with other students at the Conservatoire, including Jack Coleman. Jack was a talented musician, but he was also a rebel. He had a reputation for being a troublemaker, and he was often in trouble with the school's administration. But Elizabeth saw something special in Jack, and she was drawn to him.

As they spent more time together, Elizabeth and Jack began to fall in love. They were drawn to each other's passion for music and their rebellious spirits. They knew that their love was forbidden, but they couldn't resist the pull of their connection.

One night, as they were practicing together in the Conservatoire's practice room, Jack proposed to Elizabeth. He took her hand and looked into her eyes, and said, "Elizabeth, I love you. I know that our love is forbidden, but I can't imagine my life without you. Will you marry me?"

Elizabeth was stunned. She had never expected Jack to propose to her, and she wasn't sure what to say. She knew that her parents would never approve of their relationship, and she was afraid of what they would do to her if they found out. But she also knew that she loved Jack with all of her heart.

In the end, Elizabeth decided to follow her heart. She said yes to Jack's proposal, and they were married in a small ceremony in Paris. They knew that their love was risky, but they were willing to take the risk.

As they began their new life together, Elizabeth and Jack faced many challenges. They were constantly on the run from their families and the authorities, who were determined to keep them apart. They had to hide their marriage from everyone, and they had to be careful about what they said and did.

But they were determined to make their love work. They spent every moment they could together, practicing and playing music. They traveled the world, performing in concert halls and jazz clubs. And they were happy, even in the face of adversity.

Years passed, and Elizabeth and Jack's love grew stronger. They had two children, and they raised them in a loving and supportive environment. They were proud of their children and their accomplishments, and they knew that they had found true happiness in each other.

But as they grew older, Elizabeth and Jack began to feel the weight of their secrets. They knew that their love was still forbidden, and they were afraid that their children would be punished for their parents' actions. They decided to come clean about their marriage, and they told their children the truth about their parents' love.

Their children were shocked and confused at first, but they eventually came to understand their parents' love. They were proud of their parents for being brave and for living their lives honestly. And they knew that their parents had loved them unconditionally, even in the face of adversity.

In the end, Elizabeth and Jack's love story was a triumph. They had faced many challenges, but they had overcome them all with the power of their love. They had found true happiness in each other, and they had lived their lives on their terms. And they knew that their love would continue to inspire others, even in the face of adversity.

As Elizabeth and Jack left Manhattan for their secret Parisian affair, they couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation. They had always dreamed of traveling the world, and now they were finally doing it. They had packed their bags with their favorite clothes and accessories, and they were ready to explore the city of love.

As they arrived in Paris, Elizabeth and Jack were immediately struck by the city's beauty and charm. They walked through the streets, taking in the sights and sounds of the city, and they couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the grandeur of the buildings and the elegance of the people.

They checked into their hotel, and Elizabeth and Jack spent the first few days exploring the city. They visited the Louvre Museum, the Eiffel Tower, and the Notre Dame Cathedral, and they indulged in delicious French cuisine. They also spent time practicing their music, playing together in the hotel room.

As they spent more time together, Elizabeth and Jack began to fall in love. They were drawn to each other's passion for music and their rebellious spirits. They knew that their love was forbidden, but they couldn't resist the pull of their connection.

One night, as they were practicing together in the Conservatoire's practice room, Jack proposed to Elizabeth. He took her hand and looked into her eyes, and said, "Elizabeth, I love you. I know that our love is forbidden, but I can't imagine my life without you. Will you marry me?"

Elizabeth was stunned. She had never expected Jack to propose to her, and she wasn't sure what to say. She knew that her parents would never approve of their relationship, and she was afraid of what they would do to her if they found out. But she also knew that she loved Jack with all of her heart.

In the end, Elizabeth decided to follow her heart. She said yes to Jack's proposal, and they were married in a small ceremony in Paris. They knew that their love was risky, but they were willing to take the risk.

As they began their new life together, Elizabeth and Jack faced many challenges. They were constantly on the run from their families and the authorities, who were determined to keep them apart. They had to hide their marriage from everyone, and they had to be careful about what they said and did.

But they were determined to make their love work. They spent every moment they could together, practicing and playing music. They traveled the world, performing in concert halls and jazz clubs. And they were happy, even in the face of adversity.

Years passed, and Elizabeth and Jack's love grew stronger. They had two children, and they raised them in a loving and supportive environment. They were proud of their children and their accomplishments, and they knew that they had found true happiness in each other.

But as they grew older, Elizabeth and Jack began to feel the weight of their secrets. They knew that their love was still forbidden, and they were afraid that their children would be punished for their parents' actions. They decided to come clean about their marriage, and they told their children the truth about their parents' love.

Their children were shocked and confused at first, but they eventually came to understand their parents' love. They were proud of their parents for being brave and for living their lives honestly. And they knew that their parents had loved them unconditionally, even in the face of adversity.

In the end, Elizabeth and Jack's love story was a triumph. They had faced many challenges, but they had overcome them all with the power of their love. They had found true happiness in each other, and they had lived their lives on their terms. And they knew that their love would continue to inspire others, even in the face of adversity.

Weight: 236g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780263305081