Passions
Passions In Paris: Revelations Of A Lost Diary
Paris, one the most romantic places in the world sets the scene for one of the best romance novels to come along in ages. A romance novel, filled with creative fiction, engrossed with passion, lust and lovers who cannot get enough of one another. In the tradition of Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula‘ and ‘What Dreams May Come‘, the story spans lifetimes This is what awaits you within the pages of ‘Passions in Paris: Revelations Of A Lost Diary’, is one of the best romance novels to come along in years.
A writers dream, a reader’s paradise, it’s creative fiction executed fully. Paris, the bewitching City of Light sets the scene for this passionate romance novel, peppered with drama, intrigue, deception, adultery and jealousy alike, this fictional romance which centers on star-crossed lovers Joy Wychmere and Cullen Malone, is certain to touch your soul and leave you desiring more. If a good book is your goal, you will not be disappointed with this exceptional romance novel by Rusty Blackwood.
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Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary — Internet Book Tour Dates for Winter 2021 & Winter/Early Spring 2022!!!
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I cordially invite you to join Passions on its upcoming Internet Book Tour!” – Rusty B
December 12/21 Awesome Gang — awesomegang.com
January 18/22 Pretty Hot — prettyhot.com
February 17/22 Book Reader Magazine — bookreadermagazine.com
March 17/22 Discount Book Man — discountbookman.com
April 14/22 Awesome Book Promotions — awesomebookpromotions.com
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Passions revisits these great sites beginning on May 12th at Awesome Gang for its Spring & Summer Tour 2022!! I invite you to come on tour with Joy & Cully!!!
Wednesday, May 12th/22 at https://awesomegang.com/
Wednesday, June 15th/22 at https://pretty-hot.com/
Wednesday, July 13th/22 at https://bookreadermagazine.com/
Wednesday, August 17th/22 at https://discountbookman.com/
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Wednesday, September 14th/22 at https://awesomebookpromotion.com/
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Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary’s Sprig Internet Tour 2024
March 20th – Awesomegang.com – https://awesomegang.com/
April 10th – Pretty-Hot – https://pretty-hot.com/
April 24th – Book Reader Magazine – https://pretty-hot.com/
May 15th – Discount BookMan – https://discountbookman.com/
May 3oth – Awesome Book Promotion – https://awesomebookpromotion.com/
Please join the tour!
-4.0 stars
Enjoyable and exciting, this is a book for people who have romance flowing in their veins.
– Reviewed by Maria Beltran for Readers’ Favorite.
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4.0 stars
The book makes you wonder whether soul ties are for real and how love can make people cross social boundaries without thinking. This is a good book. *Beware of explicit sexual content.
– Reviewed by Dr. Oliva Dsouza for Readers’ Favorite
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4 stars
Eternal love, finding your true soul mate, and how echoes from past lives can influence the present, this story has it all.
– Reviewed by Cat Howard of a Newcatsworld Blog
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4 stars
I liked the book quite a lot. And the title is certainly well chosen because it is a story about passioned people fighting for their love. The book is dramatic, eventful and exciting. One read the almost 800 pages wondering however the author will manage to get her characters pretty safely through their ordeals. It is a book with both sex and swearwords but no more of either than can be defended considering this is a story about modern adult people.
Ulla Rasmussen
October 2, 2013
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4 stars
A compelling story of a love not to be denied. This dramatic love story is a page turner and was cause for a couple very late nights of reading before I was delivered to the end of the tale.
Alison Meeks
December 2, 2013
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“What a wonderful setting for romance and passion! Rusty has us captivated right from the first few pages…you get to know the characters pretty soon after meeting them. A page turner for me, always wanted to know ‘what’s next”. Make a great movie script. 4/5 stars.
M McNiven
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I would like to express how much the book of “PASSIONS IN PARIS” is such a good and enjoyable book to read. It keeps you wanting to keep reading to find out what happens next, it makes you feel as if you are right there sitting in the rooms with them. The characters are so full of anticipation and excitement. I feel that if you haven’t read it you should and I would rate as excellent. I would give it 5 stars as being one of the best books that I have read and hope that Rusty continues to keep writing them – I have read some of her other books and would rate them the same.
Keep up the good work,
Karen Coakley
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5 stars
Fascinating book of a love story that seemed to be written with me in mind.
– Poet Fred Pifer,
Covington Virginia.
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5 stars
A long kindled love between two different worlds that sets ablaze forbidden emotions on a roller coaster ride of endless desire — Miss Blackwood has a rare talent to bring this and more into the minds and hearts of those who have had the privilege to be transported into her wonderful world of story telling.
– Linkk Kula Kane,
Corpus Christi, Texas.
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5 stars
A beautiful written book, keeps you turning pages. A book you could get lost in and asking for more. A great gripping story beautifully told. I truly enjoyed Passions in Paris and would rate it as a 5.
– Marg Stilson
St. Catharines, Ontario
October 13, 2016
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5 stars
Here is a summer book review on: Passions In Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary, by Rusty Blackwood. It is a spellbinding book. The characters are incredible. Cully and Joy are soulmates. André and Philippe’s relationship is loving. All ladies need a man like André in their lives. Philippe’s character is sad and horrible. It makes you want a book just on Philippe and André’s characters and how their relationship developed. There are other characters that you soon will not forget like Mavis Dempster’s unique outlook on life. Dr. Arden Marceau, and nurse Chelsea; that great british attitude. Get this book and read it. I highly recommend it for the rest of your summer reading.
– Wendy Byng
St. Catharines, Ontario
August 8, 2017
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niket_a_reviewer
May 2023
Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary by Rusty Blackwood
My Rating :- 4.9/5
A forgotten diary that has been missing for forty years tells the tale of rekindled love that was almost lost in Paris in 1999. Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary is a captivating love story that explores forbidden love, heinous adultery, cunning jealousy, and unrequited passion. It is a narrative that will stay with you because it is filled with danger, intrigue, and love that has no bounds. This intricate and moving tale centers on two star-crossed soul mates, Canadian author Joy Wychmere and Irish actor Cullen Malone, and describes how three vengeful individuals-the worst of whom in Philippe Robealard, a delusional, misguided homosexual artist who is determined to make the actor suffer for stealing the man he loves-put their unbreakable love to the test. Joy fights to survive a direct gunshot while Cullen is offered the option of ingesting a bottle of barbiturates, which is certain to take his life, or loss Joy for good if he does not, as they struggle through a series of miscommunications, humiliation, agony, and injuries. The besieged couple’s situation becomes even more dire when it is revealed that fire is charging in their direction. A true test of endurance and tenacity is whether love can endure against all difficulties and the passage of time. Turn the pages to read the story in detail. The language used is rich and simple alongwith smooth narration. Highly recommended to all. I would definitely love to read more books by the author. Overall, a great read.
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That Twisted Page / Book Reviewer
A forgotten diary unveils a love story tangled in passion, betrayal, and peril.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5/5)
Overview
Rusty Blackwood’s Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary is a grand romantic drama with elements of intrigue, suspense, and passion that knows no bounds of time. When a lost diary surfaces after forty years, it uncovers a romance in 1999 Paris—one that was beset with jealousy, obsession, and fatal consequences.
Around which this novel centers is Joy Wychmere, a Canadian writer, and Cullen Malone, an Irish actor, whose love is as passionate as it is challenged. Their affair is relentlessly attacked, especially by Philippe Robealard, a fanatically obsessed painter whose warped grudge puts their lives at stake. As betrayal, revenge, and dangerous situations escalate, Joy and Cullen must battle for their love and survival—culminating in a heart-stopping climax that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.
What Sets Passions in Paris Apart?
✔ A High-Stakes Love Story
• This is not a romance—it’s an action-packed emotional rollercoaster with forbidden love, jealousy, and life-or-death decisions.
✔ A Parisian Setting That Exudes Romance
• The 1999 Paris setting gives the story a sense of nostalgia, mystery, and passion and is as much a character as the lovers are.
✔ A Diary That Reveals Secrets of the Past
• The inclusion of a missing diary as a narrative tool makes the romance seem both timeless and haunting, while adding depth and intrigue.
✔ Well-Developed, Multidimensional Characters
• From the star-crossed lovers to the sinister antagonist, all of the characters are multidimensional, flawed, and interesting.
Strengths
✅ An engaging blend of romance, suspense, and psychological drama.
✅ Well-fleshed-out characters with real emotional depth.
✅ Gorgeous atmospheric writing with rich descriptions.
✅ Themes of perseverance, dedication, and love in the face of adversity.
Who Should Read This Book?
✔ Fans of intense, high-stakes romance novels with a touch of suspense.
✔ Book lovers who prefer novels with a nostalgic, diary-based storyline.
✔ Fans of romantic thrillers in atmospheric settings such as Paris.
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5 stars
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Rating- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Some books wrap you in a warm embrace of romance, while others keep you at the edge of your seat with their intensity. Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary by Rusty Blackwood somehow does both—and that’s exactly why I loved reading it. It’s a story that pulses with raw emotion, gripping suspense, and the kind of passion that feels larger than life. And yet, at its heart, it’s deeply human.
The title couldn’t be more fitting. Passion is everywhere passion for love, passion for revenge, passion for survival. The novel unfolds like a beautifully chaotic whirlwind, where Joy Wychmere and Cullen Malone, two star-crossed lovers, fight for a love that seems destined to be shattered. Their chemistry is palpable, and their journey is one of unrelenting highs and devastating lows. Rusty Blackwood doesn’t just tell a love story; she makes you feel it every ache, every moment of longing, and every fear that the world might rip them apart.
What really struck me was how the novel doesn’t just stop at romance it’s laced with intrigue, obsession, and a dangerous kind of devotion that twists into something sinister. Philippe Robealard, the antagonist, is the kind of character you can’t look away from. His warped jealousy and vengeful obsession add layers of psychological depth, making the story much more than just a typical love affair. The stakes are high, and as the tension builds, you start wondering, Can love truly conquer all?
And let’s talk about the sheer scale of this novel—almost 800 pages! But not once did it feel like a drag. Every page had me wondering how Joy and Cullen would make it through their trials. There’s betrayal, heartbreak, and moments of sheer desperation that make you pause and *breathe*. And then there’s the finale—intense, dramatic, and emotionally charged. It left me with a whirlwind of thoughts, questioning just how much love can endure.
Another thing I appreciated was how Rusty Blackwood kept the story grounded in reality, even with all its grand drama. The romance isn’t sugarcoated, and the novel embraces the complexities of adult relationships. The dialogue, the conflicts, the sensuality—it all felt authentic and mature, without tipping into unnecessary excess.
Passions in Paris is a deeply immersive experience. It’s thrilling, passionate, and utterly absorbing. If you love romance with depth, tension, and high stakes, this is a book you won’t forget anytime soon.
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