hanks to One More Chapter, Harper Collins and Evie for having me on this read-along.

I have enjoyed following Edie on her journey in France and exploring herself.

I liked the friendship Edie made with Nicole as well. It made me smile

Hugo and Edie are fun for me. They started in such a fun and sweet way, which made me laugh.

I have enjoyed going to the past with Pierre and seeing the business and connection between him and Madame Moreau. This book had some sad parts, which I didn't expect; however, it was still a cosy read with a magical reality aspect, which added ambience to the book. Although it was predictable, I enjoyed the experience of getting to know how everything developed.

It is a lovely little read for having a cup of hot chocolate and a pastry with.

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Not what I expected but a fun read. Great to read about someone working hard to achieve their dreams and learning to be happy right where they land.

This was a heart warming story where Edith relocates from her home in Ireland to France, after responding to an advertisement for an assistant manager at a bakery in Paris. Or so she thought.

Having lost her mother in recent years, Edith spots an advert and decides to apply having cultivated a lovely for all things Parisian from jazz to patisserie. On arriving in Paris though, she finds that the role isn't actually in the city but about an hour's travel away in the commune of Compiegne.

She soon settles into her role, despite the misgivings she has about her boss, and quickly finds a new friend in the local hairdresser. I loved how easily Edith's relationships developed and she is quite a loveable character.

When she meets Hugo there is definitely something there and seeing how events play out is interesting.

The setting of Compiegne is not to be overlooked with its history being integral to both world wars and the legend that is Joan of Arc.

There are spooky goings on to keep you interested and a big redemption arc too. This story packs so much in and is a thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish.

Thanks to the author and publisher for the copy 💕

I adored this from start to finish!! It was such a cozy and cute read with added mystery and suspense that had me wanting only to read on and on. The romance in the book worked really well too the point where I was constantly questioning if they'd work out, especially with everything that happened the last 100 pages (trying to not give spoilers 😂)

This is a lovely novel of an Irish woman finding herself through the grief of losing her mother by moving to France to work in a bakery she thought was in Paris, but is actually in a different location altogether. Throughout her journey, she finds new friends, family, and a bit of love. I enjoyed the mystery behind the bakery, and wanted to know a bit more about the magic that is hinted at. But it's overall a lovely, cozy read!

Many thanks to NetGalley, Harper 360, Harper UK, One More Chapter for gifting me a digital ARC of the latest book by Evie Woods. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars!

Edie Lane is grieving the loss of her mother, and has left everything behind in Ireland for a once-in-a-lifetime job at a bakery in Paris. Except, thanks to a mistranslation, the bakery is not in Paris, and neither is Edie. The tiny town of Compiègne, complete with its local bakery on the Rue de Paris, holds many secrets. This might not be where Edie intended to be but it's not long before she realizes it's exactly where she needs to be

Evie Woods has done it again, and created a magical world that you won't want to leave. This time it's a bakery in France, and the food descriptions will leave you hungry and needing pastries - and hot chocolate! Just who is baking all these delicious treats? Is there magic in the hot chocolate? This book is sweet and heartwarming, as Evie makes new friends and works to keep the magic alive. I appreciated how there were French words and phrases but enough information was given to decipher without constantly looking up the translation.

The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris.... isn't actually a mystery at all.

When Edith relocates for a job she believes is in Paris, it comes as a big surprise that it's actually in a town an hour away. When she gets there, she discovers a lot about life, herself, healing from grief, love and so much more.

It wasn't that I didn't like this book, but I felt mislead in a couple of ways before even reading it. First, I accepted this read as an ARC only to later discover that it's been out for more than a decade and is just being re-released. I'm not mad about that, I just wish it hadn't been presented as a new release.

Second, this book is listed as magical realism, fantasy and mystery, which I feel it had none of. It did have a very small bit about paranormal, but nothing fantasy or magical realism. It did, however, have historical fiction and romance. I was pretty disappointed in the lack of mystery, especially given the title of the book.

I did enjoy the writing style and thought it was descriptive and I liked how the author wove all the different aspects of Edith's life together.

Overall, the story and plot line were good, but it was just okay for me, nothing to write home about. I definitely recommend to those that like historical fiction and general women's fiction.

Thank you NetGalley and One More Chapter/Harper Collins UK for allowing me to read & review. **All opinions are my own.**

In an effort to pull herself out of the depths of grief after the loss of her mother Edith takes a job at a bakery in Paris, except that it isn’t in Paris. Instead she finds herself in a small town, working for a grumpy elderly woman. As she struggles to find her place the mystery of the bakery, the tragic history of WWII betrayals, a group of new friends and a possible romance help Edith become who she was always meant to be.

The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris is a whimsical heartwarming tale.

Edie Lane is an Irish waitress who has spent her life taking care of her mother who suffered from cystic fibrosis. After her mother’s death, Edie impulsively takes a job at a bakery in Paris, only it is not in Paris, it is located an hour outside of Paris, and the owner Madame Moreau is curmudgeonly to say the least. Madame Moreau and her grandsom Manu run the bakery and Edie is confused as to why they wanted an English speaking assistant. Edie is forbidden from entering the basement where the mouthwatering breads and pastries are made. There are weird noises in the bakery and secretive behavior by Madame Moreau and Manu, and a mysterious baker that is never seen. Edie starts to make a life for herself, she meets the lovely hairdresser Nicole and her English musician husband Johnny, Geoff who gives historical tours and the dreamy Hugo Chadwick.Then Edie finds out that the bakery is in danger of being foreclosed and the building turned into a high class boutique hotel. Does Edie have the courage to believe in herself and save the bakery and the people she has come to love? With a bit of magic and the help of friends Edie is determined to try.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter and the author for the chance to read and review this ARC

Thanks to Netgalley and @onemorechapterhc for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Lost Bookshop and The Story of Collector now enthralled reading The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris.
The characters were brought to life, Edie, leaving Ireland behind to start a new life in Paris, only to find not actually Paris after all, receiving a frosty welcome didn’t help her either.
Then she becomes more familiar and becomes intertwined with a mystery needing to be solved, along with meeting the handsome Hugo, maybe she’ll stick around.
Loved the old fashioned feel of the bakery, especially set in a caring and helpful community eager to pull together in times of need and the historical aspect was emotionally educating and upsetting, with a satisfying ending making this a magical tale not to be missed!

Due to a mistake, Edith did not read the advertisement properly, she ends up not in Paris, but in Rue de Paris in Compiègne a city about 80km north of Paris. In a little old fashioned bakery run by Madame Moreau with the help of her grandson.
With her basic knowledge of French, the book has some French words and sentences, sometimes the translation can be distracted from the sentence following, but sometimes I had to use Deepl to double check the meaning, Edith is doing quite well considered she is on her own in a foreign country.

She decides on a whim to cut her hair and becomes friends with Nicole who is a hairdresser. Via Nicole, who invites her to a performance of her husband band who plays in a venue called Nostalgie she meets Hugo.

Hugo has a few chapters in the book for himself too and those, alternated with the few chapters about Pierre Moreau makes the story complete.
Of course it’s not all roses, there are hidden secrets, there is a bit of magic, there is the history of the city of Compiègne and there is the music of Django Reinhardt the king of gypsy jazz.

That all combined makes this book a lovely read. Being a romance novel there is a positive ending as it should be!

Characters = 8 | Atmosphere = 8 | Writing Style = 8 | Plot = 8 | Intrigue = 8 | Logic = 7 | Enjoyment = 9 | Score 8,00 = 4 stars

Reading the book together with the rest of the community added up to the enjoyment of the read! Talking about the book and posting our challenge photo’s was a lot of fun!

Evie Woods is a new author to me so I wasn't sure what to expect when we started reading. At first I didn't connect with the main character, Edie and found her a little frustrating but I soon warmed to her as more is revealed about her past. I did love the character of Madame Moreau and would have liked to here more about her past.

I found this to be an engaging read, with a good blend of romance, history and a dash of the mystical. However the best part about this book are the descriptions of the food, so delicious. I am looking forward to trying the recipe for hot chocolate.

*I took part in a read-along organised by One More Chapter*

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book as part of the reading organised by One More Chapter. I had to go out and buy croissants as I suddenly developed a craving for them whilst reading!

Edith is stuck in a rut when she stumbles upon a job opportunity in Paris and goes for it! How brave and how exciting. A quaint bakery in Paris certainly sounds like somewhere a person could escape to find themselves.

When she arrives she has second thoughts especially after meeting Madame Moreau , the brusque owner. Once she settles in and meets the handsome Hugo things start looking up.

This is quite the rollercoaster of a story with good things happening, then the bakery’s owner reveals something which takes Edith down to rock bottom before she decides to pull herself together and do something about it.

And there is a ghost! How wonderful!

I loved the back stories of the characters and the Bakery’s previous owner. The connection to a well known musician had me researching him in the internet and listening to some of his music as I read.

This is the first book I have read by this author and, left with a happy fuzzy feeling, I’m eager to read more!

This is a magical story of love, found family and trying to move on. The whole idea of the bakery on Rue de Paris was so romantic- the descriptions of the shop fascades, the history of Madame Moreau and the bakery itself beautiful.
I found the historical element fascinating and hearing Madame Moreau’s story and that of the bakery was a wonderful part of the story.
Edith frustrated me at first but as we learnt of her loss and sacrifices, I could understand that her journey to the bakery was needed for her to be able to find the courage to move on.

Edie in on a mission to escape her life in Ireland, what better way to do this than apply and accept a job at a bakery in Paris. Except the bakery isn’t in Paris, but in a charming French town called Compiègne on a street called Rue de Paris. Oops!

This is a beautiful story of found family, haunting pasts, and fate. It is a slow paced, sometimes quite melancholic read and you may want to keep google translate open. I will definitely be giving the hot chocolate recipe a go, I just wish there were more of the recipes from the hidden journal included in the story.

I had an amazing experience with this book. It was warm, cosy and made me want to visit Paris. It also made me hungry.

It was full of magic yet the lessons were profound urging readers to step out, be fearless and take hold of their dreams.

It follows the story of Edith who arrives at a French bakery and was immersed in the mystery of the bakery, the goods and the people.

Though a cosy book, there were some heavy themes which were mentioned in the book. These may be triggering for some.

I enjoyed the mystery aspect of the book and the way the past was interspersed with the present. I enjoyed the instalove between Edith and Hugo. I loved all of the characters.

The book was spot on with the pastries, language and the French’s attitude towards foreigners.

If you are looking for a warm book with a paranormal twist then this is your book.

Firstly thank you to One More Chapter, Evie Woods and NetGalley for an advanced copy of The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris and inviting me to be part of the read-along The novels main protagonist is Edie Lane a young Irish women who answers an ad for an English speaking Assistant Manager for a bakery in France. Edie sets off from Dublin leaving her father behind. When she arrives in Paris to her huge disappointment the bakery is not in Paris but in Compiegne? The bakery is owned by Madame Moreau who appears less than welcoming.
I haven't read any of Evie Woods other books so came to this one with a completely open mind. I enjoyed the book which was very character driven. I liked the characters and found my feelings towards them changing as the book progressed. Whilst I found the story original I guessed where it was going part way through although this didn't detract from my enjoyment. . The smattering's of French throughout the book were a tad off putting given I disliked French at school!

A novel all about finding your ‘joie de vivre.’

A story of magic, family, scrumptious baked goods set in a quant French village north of Paris. An enchanted boulangerie et pâtisserie tucked away on a cobbled street, and with one bite you are sweep away to memories you cherish from the past.

Its duel timeline shares the history of the bakery during WWII, and features a young women’s journey to make a fresh within it walls now.

The village was a delight along with its residents. Let’s grab a savory Hot Chocolate then hit up its Jazz Club.

Thank you One More Chapter - HC

This is an engaging, easy to read novel with a fast moving storyline.

It really had a bit of everything, a mystery, a romance, some historical facts, a little bit of magic. It dealt with serious themes as well as being lighthearted and funny. And it just seemed to flow nicely. I didn’t get bored at any point and wanted to keep reading.

I really enjoyed all the parts about pastries and bread making, as I’m baking (or trying to bake) sourdough myself!

If you want a heart warming, hopeful and charming book to read then this is the one for you!

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3.5 ⭐️ rounded down

Thank you to Netgalley and One More Chapter for both the ebook and physical copies of this book. I took part in the One More Chapter read along.

I liked the atmosphere and how cosy this book felt, however I don’t think this book was for me. I think so many people would love and enjoy this but I struggled with it.

I really enjoyed all the food descriptions and the history in this book but for me I didn’t like FMC, for me she was a bit too juvenile as a woman in her 30s I found this quite strange.

I would definitely read more books from this author though as I enjoyed the writing style and the historical elements but sadly this wasn’t for me.