The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted is poignant women’s fiction featuring a mother/daughter relationship, a community of readers, and a sweet side of romance.

The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted by Rebecca Raisin

Genre/Categories/Setting: Contemporary Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Romance, Books About Books, Community, Mother/Daughter, Paris

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My Summary:

Thanks #NetGalley @BoldwoodBooks for a complimentary eARC of #TheParisBookshopForTheBrokenHearted upon my request. All opinions are my own.

Coco arrives in Paris after a breakup and losing her job. She and her daughter will move in with her parents until she can find a job, any job. Coco comes across a charming little bookshop complete with a cafe, a cocktail bar, and a reading room, and she’s offered a job. To her dismay, she sees the grumpy (handsome) man reading at the cocktail bar that she’s had an unpleasant encounter with recently. What are the chances? Can bookshops heal broken hearts?

My Thoughts:

Dependable Author

Rebecca Raisin loves Paris, books about books, and romance, and l have found her to be a dependable author in women’s fiction. Her stories (those I’ve read) are closed door romances with limited (to zero) profanity for readers whose preferences are similar. I love that she writes books for book lovers. Have you read Rebecca Raisin? Do you have a favorite book?

Is it a Romance?

One of the reasons I enjoy Rebecca Raisin is that her stories have substantial themes beyond romance. In other words, I would consider her books to fall into the women’s fiction category rather than romance. In this story, there is a focus on the mother/daughter relationship, family dynamics, a community of readers, and bullying. The romance element is there, but it’s a side and doesn’t necessarily drive the action.

A Hint of Magic

As the title suggests, those that suffer from broken hearts are drawn to the bookstore. The owner seems to know what each person needs. This sprinkling of magic is enough to make the story fun and intriguing but is never annoying for readers who prefer not to entertain the idea. Even though I avoid magical realism, I enjoy the idea that bookshops, books, and a bookish community can all have a role in healing the brokenhearted.

Content Consideration: bullying

Recommending The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted:

I’m warmly recommending Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted for fans of Rebecca Raisin and books about books/bookshops, community, mother/daughter relationships, family drama, and sweet romance.

Related: You might also enjoy Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel by the same author (my favorite of her titles)

My Rating: 4 Stars

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Meet the Author of The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted, Rebecca Raisin

Rebecca Raisin is an internationally bestselling romance writer from Perth, Australia. Her books are set in stunning locations around the world providing a touch of escapism for her readers and those who like to partake in a spot of armchair travel from the comfort of their own home. Rebecca writes quirky heroines who haven’t figured it all out yet but are perfectly relatable, flaws and all. You’ll find themes such as friendship, love, new beginnings, food, wine and travel. She’s known for writing books for book lovers. Her next book: The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted is being published by Boldwood Books on February 3rd 2025. It’s a heartwarming tale about the power of reading and the finding community in bookshops.

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