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.

In Sunset in Paris by Ed Lehner, Jennifer and Chris are authors. Two years earlier, Jennifer published a book, which went viral after being endorsed on a TV talk show. Since then, Jennifer's life has changed drastically. She is invited on talk shows and to book signing events, and her agent encourages her to participate in several book tours. This change in her life causes her to neglect her friends, and she is barely there for her partner, Chris. Chris is also jealous of her success and mistreats Jennifer. One day, she collapses while working and returns home for recovery. Chris still treats her badly, but luckily, her mentor and friends support her. Jennifer also learns that Chris has been cheating on her, which causes a further breakdown. The unfolding events cause Jennifer to remember her childhood traumas, like being sexually abused by her twin. Jennifer uncovers more about her family, which leads her to go to Paris with her grandparents, where she meets a caring man.

Sunset in Paris by Ed Lehner is an interesting story that takes readers on a gripping journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. Once you start this book, there is no putting it down. I loved the themes captured, like the importance of friendships and taking care of one's mental health. The thought-provoking work also got me thinking about how upbringing influences how we turn out and the importance of addressing childhood traumas. Lehner ensured all events and emotions were vividly captured, which helped create a mental picture of what was happening. The characters are well-developed, and the reader will also appreciate the easy-to-understand language used, which makes the work accessible to all audiences.

Sunset in Paris is an audiobook narrated by a computer-generated voice, Virtual Voice, but it did not disappoint. The narrator doesn’t just read the book but brings out each character uniquely by changing their voice appropriately. The different use of tone and depth was amazing and makes this a fantastic audiobook.