So even when the “defrosting” is swoon-worthy, I’m always a little sad when the ice queen lets go of all her ambitions and integrity to go footloose and fancy-free with a new lover.

I sympathize with the way they protect themselves and their hearts. I love their ambition, their drive, and their tenacity. To be honest, I tend to love the ice queen characters. I’ve always been a fan of the “defrosting the ice queen” trope, but something about it has always bugged me.

From the iconic bächles to the cozy beer gardens, every bit of Freiburg wraps you up in a warm hug as you read.īut the book has so much more to offer. The architecture, the monuments, the local shops…it all exists in reality, but you can tell Jae loves it so much that she gives it a special magic in this book. And if you have never been or have even seen photos, you need to look it up, because it is breathtaking. According to the author’s note, Jae decided to set this book in her hometown of Freiburg, Germany-the sunniest city in the country. Though I am incredibly late to the party, I can say with confidence that I am totally hooked! This is an excellent romance with well-crafted characters, amazing scenery, and a realistic story that pulls you right in.įirst of all, if you’re growing tired of romances set in the same places (California, New York, London), this one will be a real treat. Her works have spanned genres and settings, and it seems like every lesfic fan has a personal favorite. If you’re an avid lesfic fan like me, you’re probably gasping, and rightfully so! Jae is one of today’s most-loved authors of lesbian romances. This is my very first book by acclaimed lesfic author Jae. This review is going to reveal an alarming secret about me. Freiburg is too provincial for her taste, and besides, pen and paper are outdated anyway.Īnja Lamm, Paper Love’s only full-time employee, takes an instant dislike to the arrogant, digital-loving snob who’s supposed to be her temporary boss.īut thanks to a meddling cat, a business trip to a stationery fair, and an armada of origami boats, Anja soon starts to see beneath Susanne’s aloof exterior, and Susanne discovers how sexy pens and notebooks can be-at least when Anja handles them.Īs the end of Susanne’s three-month stay approaches, will she stick to her plan to leave, or will she open her heart to more than just paper love? Susanne Wolff isn’t thrilled when her mother sends her all the way across the country to Freiburg to save her uncle’s stationery store from bankruptcy.

Paper Love by Jae