JoJo Moyes' collection of new stories is a great read

Paris For One & Other Stories is a collection of narratives by Jojo Moyes, whose romantic novel Me Before You was given the Hollywood treatment last year. The main star of the piece is the novella Paris For One. Dependable and careful Nell doesn't go anywhere or do anything without a cast-iron plan. But her boyfriend is reckless. One night, something comes alive in her and she books her first-ever romantic weekend away for the pair of them. Forfeiting a weekend with friends, she begins planning what she will do in Paris. But as she's about to step on the train, she learns that her boyfriend is running late, and by the time she's at the hotel, he isn't coming. Alone, Nell needs to find her feet. Moyes has crafted a complex character who is full of heart. Joy rises as Nell flourishes in her new surroundings. There are 10 other stories, all of them involving strong women and the complexities of relationships in the modern world. A great read for fans of Moyes.

8/10

(Review by Rachel Howdle)