An American Student in Paris Falls Prey to Terrorist Mind Control in New Suspenseful Romance NovelWhen Monica arrived in Paris along with Lola, Karen, and Annie to study for a year in France, she dreamed of new adventures on the Seine, and perhaps a chance at true love. At first the colorful characters she was meeting and the attentions of the mysterious and charismatic Jean-Michel promised for the realization of her dream; little did she know she was just prey in the new novel “Parisian Promises.”
By: Author Cecilia Velastegui The girls arrived in Paris and board with Madam Caron de Pichet, an elderly lady who professes to be one of the most famous madams in Paris, fighting for her country when she was younger. While Lola, Karen, and Annie are pursuing their own interests, Monica is swept away by the charms of Jean-Michel whom she believes to be the man of her dreams. Jean-Michel is a rich kid turned revolutionary who preyed on Monica from the beginning and lay upon a psychological trap to achieve a strong grip through mind control. Monica is naïve and blinded with love and falls completely for Jean-Michel even as he sets her up in his terrorist plans of destruction. In spite of Madame Caron de Pichet efforts to rescue her from Jean–Michel’ As in her previous novels, Velástegui draws on her travels and experiences to create this Historical and suspenseful romance. Her descriptions of Paris and her knowledge of its culture and history along with her creative skills produce a captivating plot and intoxicating romance which plays with elements of intrigue, suspense, sensuality and historical facts, as well as fairy tale dreams of a young girl who has to grow up and wake up abruptly before is too late. Critics are raving about “Parisian Promises.” Reader Views reviews states, “Velastegui’ About the Author Cecilia Velástegui was born in Quito, Ecuador where she spent her childhood. Raised in California and France, she has traveled extensively to more than sixty countries and speaks four languages. She serves on the board of directors of several cultural and educational organizations. She was awarded first place by the International Latino Book Awards for her novels: Missing in Machu Picchu (2013), Traces of Bliss (2012), and Gathering the Indigo Maidens received the Mariposa Prize. Traces of Bliss was also selected on the National Latino Book Club by the Association of American Publishers and the Las Comadres international organization. She lives with her family in Monarch Beach, California. “Parisian Promises” (ISBN 9780985176914, Libros Publishing, 2015) can be purchased through local and online bookstores. For more information, visit www.CeciliaVelastegui.com. Publicity contact: www.ReaderViews.com. Review copies available upon request. Media Contact Reader Views admin@readerviews.com 512-280-2001 Photos: https://www.prlog.org/ https://www.prlog.org/ End
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