Such a cute quick read.

Henri and Coco, both single parents, seem like they’re such a perfect match!

What a cute romance set in Paris!
I really liked the story about Coco, who for personal reasons move from London back to her parents in Paris with her daughter Eloise. We follow her relationship with her teenage daughter, who just wants to move back to London, her new job in the bookshop and the colourful members of the book club in the bookshop.

If you love books by Jenny Colgan, this would definitely also be one for you.

PR- As part of the cover reveal team for this book I was blessed with an advanced copy of the book so thank you Rebecca, Boldwood books and NetGalley.

Coco is having a hell of a month. She’s lost her boyfriend and her business, been forced to uproot her daughter to move back in with her parents in Paris, and now an infuriatingly handsome stranger is yelling at her for acting like a tourist… Right underneath the Eiffel Tower.

Storming away from him – and swearing off men for life – she decides she’s going to take the first job that comes her way.

Then, as if fate hears her, later that day she stumbles into a little bookshop – but not any old bookshop. This one comes complete with a café, cocktail bar, reading room and secret tunnel of books, and just a little hint of magic in the air. So when Coco’s offered a job selling books there, it feels like the perfect fit.

There’s only one problem… propping up the bar in the bookshop is none other than the grumpy, gorgeous stranger she’d met earlier that day…

A book about finding yourself again and a little romance. I loved this book and can’t wait to read more by Rebecca. The writing flowed so well and each chapter has hidden bits that make the whole story cohesive.

I was enthralled by all the other characters too not just Coco and Henry. Everyone who came into the bookshop had a story to tell and who said broken hearts are only in the form of lovers? Each character has a backstory and added something to the story.

Everyone really needs to read this one, it is beautifully written, words woven together with thought and love. It’s based in a bookshop in Paris, who doesn’t love books about books and with a stunning backdrop? It was a perfect read.

This has to be on your 2025 reading list. It is out on the 3rd February 2025.

The Paris Bookshop for the broken hearted is such a delightfully warm read; and absolute piece of bookish escapism but it is also more than that. Within its pages we - the reader - are invited to join Coco not only on her journey of healing but on her journey of friendship and as the characters are so well written, we feel that they are our own friends and we champion each of them. We feel that we are part of the literary 'gang' and it certainly feels as though "nous appartenons" (we belong). What I also love is how Rebecca brings Paris alive for the reader and this is also a cultural opportunity of learning as well as being a wonderful read. Rebecca certainly knows how to encapsulate and engage her readers and this book does not disappoint.
Huge thank you to the publishers Boldwood Books for the opportunity of an early read via NetGalley

When you’re given a book to read in exchange for a review, the least you can do is finish it. Initially, I really struggled with this one and thought I had made a huge mistake by requesting this. But…. if you want to write a review, you need to keep going and I’m glad I did. After slogging through the first 15%, there was a pleasant change which kept my interest throughout the book.

What I loved:
The bookshop with all its quirks. Sounds like a place I’d love to spend some time. I used to be a manager in a bookshop in Vienna. It gave me ideas of what we could have done with our space. Favorite character: Valérie, who wouldn’t want her for a friend. Through the book club members and the teenage girls, the author clearly shows that everyone has a story to tell. Sometimes you just don’t know why people act the way they do. In between she liberally sprinkles some life lessons that we all should take to heart. Favorite line: “Grief is love that has nowhere to go.”

What I didn’t love:
One of the main characters has a real bone to pick with men. Not all men are the same. I am really turned off by her sentiments. Any human being would help someone out in certain situations, whether male or female and to then turn it around and make the man the bad guy is in poor taste.

There’s much more to it, but why mention it all when you can read it for yourself? If you can overlook the “men” statements and the monologue style beginning, you’re in for a wonderful treat. Get your tea and cookies ready and dive in!

Many thanks to Boldwood books and NetGalley for providing me with a free complimentary copy. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This book made me want to pack up and move to Paris in the hopes that I would find a job at a bookstore and fall in love.

But here I am, not in Paris but in love with this book.

I will say I did write down all the restaurant's so that I can visit them on my next trip to Paris.

This story follow coco who after heartbreak goes to Paris to restart her life.

She does, but in the process she finds healing. Great friendships, and a great love.

I absolutely love this story!

We’re going to Paris next weekend so this book landed at exactly the right time for me. I loved the descriptions of the arrondisments within the centre, the cute alleyways and the restaurants, bars and places of interest which were skilfully woven into this charming story - in fact Paris was an additional character in the book. This is a feel good book which is perfect for a cold winter’s day, snuggled on a sofa. I really enjoyed reading it.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the ARC of The Paris Bookshop for the Broken Hearted in exchange for an honest review.

Let me just say, Boldwood books does it again with another absolutely refreshing read that I didn’t even know I needed, but I’m so glad I found. There are so many lessons and stories converging here that depending on your perspective or personal perception, the takeaways of this novel are categorically endless! While there is a sliver of a love story here, we also have elements of great loss, perseverance, unity, friendship, and a touch of magical mystery that when all melded together, make for one truly inspirational read that I couldn’t bring myself to put down.

Rebecca Raisin pulls at all the heartstrings in this story of Coco, a single mother who is forced to leave London with her teenage daughter in tow and move back in with her parents in Paris while she watches the publishing firm she’s built from the ground up come crashing down, thanks to the illegal antics of her ex partner. In hopes of finding herself again, Coco accepts a job at The Paris Bookshop for the Broken Hearted, where all lost souls convene for a drink with the eccentric owner, Valerie, and a literary phrase to light their path to help guide them on their way.

As you begin to meet the characters that frequent the bookshop, you begin to fall in love with each character for vastly different reasons and learning each of their personalities was such a grand adventure. At the end of it all, I just wanted the story to keep going. I wanted to cheer each of the characters on and learn how their story ended. This was truly the perfect book to cap my year with as it leaves you with such hope and determination to pave your own path in life, whatever it may be and no matter the obstacles that ultimately end up directly in your path. I highly encourage you to experience the journey for yourself when The Paris Bookshop for the Broken Hearted hits shelves Feb 3rd. Truly an exceptional and moving read that can’t help but touch a place in your heart that will stay with you for the foreseeable future.

Wooooow this was such a great read and left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Such a great read on the small impacts we make on people’s heartbreak and loss to start making them feel whole again.

Rebecca please I need a book on Agnes post divorce and ziggy with her Australian lover

Absolutely devoured 89% of this book in one sitting. I will have to reach out for more books by this author because it has been absolutely amazing to read.

Although at the start the writing seemed a bit description heavy, I grew to love it immediately. The writing runs smoothly and makes you want to keep reading and reading. Loved the structure of the book and its pace! Wouldn’t change one thing about it. The plot was amazingly thought out that with each chapter there are things you want to know more about but it all comes round in due course.

The book was such a cosy romance to read but not overly heavy on the romance either. A book about finding yourself again with obstacles thrown at you from every angle in your life. There was loads of inspiring quotes and food for thought along the way.

Amazing book, amazing plot, and amazing writing!

this was a lovely book set in a Paris bookshop, with an added romance.

I absolutely adored everything about this book. it was the perfect quick romance.

the Paris bookshop for the broken hearted starts off with coco, a former editor having lost both her partner and her business, moving back to her home partner and her thirteen year old daughter. on her first day back, even after swearing off love, she bumps into a stranger who happens to be the most beautiful man in her eyes... just for him to yell at her!

however, coco finds the cutest bookshop ever. she's even offered a bookseller position within the shop, making it the perfect job. the only problem is that handsome stranger from earlier? he frequents in bookstore.

navigating a new path in life, complete with a moody teenager, coco finds her own love story within the bookshop for the broken hearted, mending multiple hearts along the way.

The plot itself is endearing but I couldn't stand the characters in any form. They all felt flat and unrealistic to me, and the enemies to lovers trope didn't work at all. I find it hard to believe that the couples' exchanges during the enemies part actually led to them being lovers.

I love books about books, bookshops. This story was endearing and thoughtful. I loved it and would highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC.

Coco Chevallier, a dual French and British book editor, has to return from London to Paris with her teenage daughter Eloise in reluctant tow to live with her parents because her boyfriend Alexander defrauded her and her business and damaged her reputation so that she is bankrupt and no one wants to work with her anymore.

She bumps into Henri, a grumpy journalist who berates her for getting herself mugged in front of the Eiffel Tower like a dumb tourist, which gets her hackles up. She flees into a quaint bookshop called The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted and meets charming owner Valérie who offers her a cocktail and a job. It's then she realises Henri is a regular. I have to say, enemies to lovers is not a trope I relish but it wasn't overdone here.

There is a lot going on in this book, making it an interesting and well-rounded read. It looks like Eloise is bullied at her new school by fellow pupil Léa; quirky but lovable members of an energetic book club like Agnes, Ziggy and book doctor Isidore cause havoc; there is a mystery about the unknown author of a popular book of poems; and where is Valérie disappearing to every day?

This is my fourth new Rebecca Raisin book this year and the third to take place in Paris, which is just such a great, evocative backdrop. I love how the bookshop is such a haven for book lovers, with a leaning wall of books, a cocktail bar with snacks, a secret book tunnel, and an upstairs reading area with hammocks, daybeds and beanbags. Plus the literary mystery brings a certain je ne sais quoi to the story.

"Reading is a portal into another world."

It is lovely to see Anais, a character from the previous book "The Little Paris Hotel" make a quick cameo appearance, tying the two books together, but I would have wanted to see Alexander properly brought to justice. Nevertheless, Coco's resilience in the face of adversity is inspiring.

All in all it's a well-written and fun, feel-good literary-themed read for book lovers with a pretty cover, that will make you wish you could visit The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted and let Valérie make you a personal cocktail and heal your heart with a book - one that is a love letter to books! Heartbreak comes for a lot of reasons but there is always hope.

"Not only does the bookshop cater for those with a broken heart, but also for lonely hearts, lost souls, the grief stricken, the star crossed. There’s a remedy for everyone."

4.5 stars

Not for me. I gave up at 15% because by then I didn't start to like the main character, nor her daughter, nor the man that would become part of the enemy-to-lovers part. Especially their exchange was a bit too much, almost hostile.

This book was not for me. I struggled to get into the story, and the characters felt one dimensional to me. The language, inner dialogue and the use of slang was off putting and I couldn’t get past it.

I appreciate the ARC.

Rebecca has done it again. She's delivered a beautifully written love story that has you hooked from the start!

I couldn't put this book down. I found it so fun and sweet that by the end I shed a few tears for the characters in the book.. It was emotionally engaging and I loved every minute of it.

Coco is a single mother who is struggling with a teenage daughter, while trying to find herself, some stability and enjoy a new reality that is her life. There are few side characters in this book that I loved but I think Coco is my favourite. She is so relatable, very witty and had me cackling at some of the things she says. If you're a mum or a dad of a teenager or pre teen, you're going to love her 🥰

I devoured this book in just a few days. I couldn't wait to get through the story but I didn't want it to end.. I love when books do that to me!

I was lucky enough to be given an ARC copy of this book to read & review.

Rebecca Raisin's "The Paris Bookshop for the Broken Hearted" is a delightful and heartwarming novel that whisks readers away to the enchanting streets of Paris. The story centres around a charming bookshop, where the owner, Valérie dispenses not just books & cocktails but also solace and unexpected connections to her customers.

Rebecca beautifully captures the magic of Paris, from the cosy cafes and bustling markets to the hidden courtyards and the Seine River. The city itself becomes a character, adding depth and atmosphere to the narrative.

The cast of characters are endearing and diverse, each individual carries their own unique burdens and finds unexpected healing within the walls of the bookshop.

The book celebrates the transformative power of literature. Books are portrayed as a source of comfort, inspiration, and escape, offering a lifeline to those facing life's challenges.

A gentle and uplifting read. It's a feel-good story that will leave you with a warm sense of hope and a renewed appreciation for the power of human connection.

A charming and enjoyable read. It's a perfect escape for those seeking a heartwarming story filled with literary magic and the promise of healing.

I'm so disappointed! There's another book connected to this one (Christmas At The Little Paris Hotel) where we already meet the main character of this book. You don't have to read both to understand the other but I did, and Coco felt like a completely different character. The character felt one dimensional to me and the story fell flat. I've enjoyed Rebecca Raisin's writing in the past but this one wasn't for me.

A cozy story set in lovely Paris. I loved this light, funny and sweet romance.
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.