I enjoyed this story with some unexpected twists, loveable characters and the gorgeous background of Paris. I liked the banters of the main characters, and loved the reading group people.
My only objection is that I felt the ending too abrupt. I missed a "one year later" epilogue or something like that.
However, Rebecca Raisin is an excellent author, so I can recommend this book to everyone who likes slow burning romances.

Anything involving Paris and a bookshop is bound to be good! I absolutely fell in love with this story. It’s one I’ll reread over and over again for sure.

I really enjoyed this story. It was much more than a romance. A broken heart encompasses more than just romantic relationships but the love we have for the important people in our lives. This book explores those themes.
I really enjoyed the book club banter and how everyone was so different but came together through books. I am not a mother, so I couldn’t relate to Coco’s relationship to her teenage daughter, but it seemed realistic and I know mothers in the with 13 year old girls will probably relate. The romance was there but it wasn’t the only theme of the book. The healing power of friendship and books make this book one that i found enjoyable.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end. The descriptions of the eclectic bookshop sound wonderful and like somewhere I would definitely seek out and spend time in, even without a broken heart. Add in a touch of magic-sounding potions, the wonderful regulars at the bookshop, a touching story of broken hearts, along with some romance, and this all adds up to a great book.
A perfect read.

She lost her business and lost her boyfriend. Coco decides to leave London much to her 13 year old's dismay. Going back to Paris, her hometown, both mother and daughter are now residing with Coco's parents. However, finding another job isn't quite so easy...luckily enough there was a sales position at a bookshop; The Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted. Yes, that's the name of the shop and it comes with a bit of "magic." Those who come into the shop are able to get cocktails, food, as well as a bit of magic through which the owner, Valerie, charges for her patrons. Yet, Coco can't believe all she sees and hears at this bookshop a place where according to Valerie, hearts are mended and dreams come true. Was it fate that brought Coco into this shop? Was it also fate that she met a handsome stranger, Henri, who was grumpy and very assertive? Yes she met him earlier in the day and later found out he frequented the bookshop! Will Coco become one of Valerie's successes and have her heart mended? Set against the background of Paris this story weaves a tale that lifts your spirit. With Paris as the backdrop, you couldn't ask for more as the city itself is romantic! My thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this story. Full of hope, love and laughter. Coco's life is turned completely upside down after her long term boyfriend and business partner basically destroys their publishing company in London. Coco flees to Paris with her daughter to live with her parents and try to get her life back on track. After stumbling across a little bookshop in an alley and getting a job there, her life starts to improve. Filled with wonderful characters, amusing situations and strangers who become good, supportive friends. A lovely, heartwarming read.
Thanks to Netgalley, Boldwood Books, and Rebecca Raisin for the free ARC. All opinions are my own.

A delightful story of love, whimsy set in a Parisian bookshop delivering more than just books. I loved the drama, the magic behind the bookshop and the way it goes about selling books with a touch of magic to cure the broken hearts of many who come through it's door.

The lead Coco and Henri are such a fun pairing and the drama from their teenage offspring gets the reader hooked and invested for not only the kids but their parents too. A perfect read for some love with a side of books, drama and magic.

4.5 stars

I absolutely loved this book!!

Rebecca Raisin is a master at bringing books to life with her fun, witty, and cleverly constructed characters! I love how effort is put into making the other characters shine as much as the main characters!

In this story, we follow the main character Coco, who life is turned upside down in London, and she has to move with her teenage daughter back to live with her parents in a two bed house in Paris!

Having to find a job to get her life back on track, she stubbles across the most amazing bookshop.

Read thanks to @NetGalley_UK.

The Paris Bookshop for the Broken Hearted by Rebecca Raisin. Coco loses everything she has build, her connections with long time authors to her finances because of her ex boyfriend Alexandre. She then has to move to Paris to have a fresh start with her daughter Eloise who does not agree to this move. Coco does not have the heart to share why they are moving from London to Paris. What are the odds that the grumpy man you stumble at the airport is the same guy who frequents the bookshop Coco is now working. Coincidence r or Bookshop Magic 🪄

My Thoughts 💭
• too many mentions of social media platforms
• love the book club
• if the bookshop was really I would definitely visit
• definitely millennial mother vs gen Z daughter relationship
• for the book lovers who love to read about books and bookstore
• Definitely want to be a member of the book club

Mini Summary

• An editor who loses everything
• Grumpy Parisian guy
•broken hearts
•book club
• Everyone has a secret

Thank you NetGalley for the advance arc.

The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted by Rebecca Raisin is a cute romance set during Springtime in the city of love. Broken hearted Coco has fled London with Eloise, her teenage daughter following the breakdown of her relationship and the implosion of her career in publishing. Back in Paris in her parent's house and sharing a room with her daughter as her contacts in the publishing industry fail her and job after job falls through things are starting to look a little desperate when she happens upon a charming and quirky bookshop and immediately strikes up a friendship with the owner Valerie. When she is offered a job at the bookshop it seems like things may be starting to look up, but there are a couple of flies in the ointment, Eloise is struggling to fit in at school and Henri, the annoying man who seems to keep turning up at the worst possible moment is a not only a regular patron but a member of the book club that Coco is expected to run, a book club made up of the most unlikely friends you could imagine.
There may be no surprises in this sweet romance but it is cute and charming in the best possible way. The setting could not be any more perfect, not just the beautiful city of Paris but the Bookshop itself. The author describes it so vividly and with so much affection that I could picture it perfectly in my minds eye, from the secret tunnel of books to the perfectly cozy reading room upstairs with its view of the Seine. What really made the book for me was how well the author has crafted her characters, not just Coco and her daughter but Valerie and each of the members of the book club. Each of these women (and Henri 0f course) had a story to tell that had me interested in them in their own right and the camaraderie between them was really heartwarming. The romance is a slow burn, not quite enemies to lovers but with some of those vibes, and the slow pace allows Coco to move through the difficulties she has been through until she is ready for something new. If you are looking for a feel good read this is definitely one that I would recommend picking up.
I read and reviewed an ARC courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher, all opinions are my own.

‘I’m not a believer in fate, the stars guiding us, the universe intervening, Cupid’s arrow or any of that kind of thing. Well, I wasn’t.”

Love! In my mind’s eye, Valérie was Glenda the Good Witch. I loved her quirkiness from the first day Coco walked into the bookshop.

Thanks to #NetGalley and the publisher for access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

Paris and a bookshop, what’s not to love! Another wonderfully delightful read from Rebecca Raisin, I do love the way she writes, so beautifully descriptive with a sense of place and always with such great characters, even the most unlikeable ones , even they have their place. Loved it and highly recommend.

Rebecca Raisin does it AGAIN. A beautifully charming romance that wrapped me in a warm blanket of second chances and the transformative power of friends, family…and books.

Set in Paris, this is as much a love letter to literature and writers as it is the city itself. Raisin excels at creating realistic and vivid settings, making you feel like you’re actually there yourself as you follow along with the characters.

Soft romance (is that what it’s called?) is my thing, it’s my jam. Coco and Henri’s relationship is a slow burn (an utterly cute one, might I add), but what makes The Paris Bookshop for the Broken Hearted a winner for me is that Raisin hasn’t just focused on the two main characters – I also found myself engrossed in the broken-hearted stories of her daughter, Eloise as well as bookshop owner Valerie and all the members of the shop’s book club.

Because who ever said that a broken heart only came from a lover?

Raisin has captured the tender balance of heartbreak and healing perfectly, so if you’re looking for a beautiful story of a woman finding herself again in life and love, The Paris Bookshop for the Broken Hearted is for you.

The story: Coco’s lost her boyfriend and her business, been forced to uproot her daughter and move back in with her parents in Paris, and now a handsome stranger is yelling at her for acting like a tourist under the Eiffel Tower. Storming away from him, she feels like the world is against her when she tries to find work in her industry, but following the scandal she’s escaping from, she stumbles into a little bookshop, which incidentally has a job opening.

Complete with café, cocktail bar, reading room and a secret tunnel of books, there’s magic in the air, and Coco’s life feels like it’s starting to see the light again. There’s only one problem…propping up the bar in the bookshop is none other than the grumpy, gorgeous stranger she’d met under the Eiffel Tower.

Thank you, Rebecca, for honouring me with reading a review copy!

The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted by Rebecca Raisin is a charming and heartwarming novel set in the enchanting city of Paris. The story follows Coco, who, after a rough patch, finds herself working at a magical bookshop with a café, cocktail bar, and secret tunnel of books. As she navigates her new job, she encounters a handsome stranger from her past, adding a touch of romance and humor to her journey.
It's a delightful, escapist read perfect for fans of romantic novels with a Parisian backdrop.

Such a great rom-com that takes place in Paris and in a bookstore! I fell in love with Coco and her day to day routine. I would recommend to those that like romance!

Another wonderful story by Rebecca. Loved all the characters and the faboulous setting, what’s there not to love about a “magical” bookshop with a cafe and cocktail bar in Paris. I know I would love to visit it and possibly never leave. The friendships made and lives healed and changed was very heartwarming. Beautiful written, easy to read story. Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review it. I loved it and highly recommend it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is sharp, beautifully written and incredibly powerful. I have been completely pulled in from very early on in this one. It has definitely been a book that is bound to be a success.

Many thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

4.25 ⭐️'s

First off I really enjoyed this book! As a 33 year old mom to a 13 year old girl, her writing on parenting a teen was so relatable. The main FC's interactions with her daughter had me giggling in understanding. I loved the millennial mom and gen-z daughter relationship, and the phrases she incorporated into the story. My daughter uses a lot of the phrases in this book 😅

The setting was beautiful and I felt transported to Paris throughout. I want the bookshop to be an actual place to visit. It sounds simply amazing and quirky.

I found that the main character was relatable and it let me be fully immersed in the story!

The story does have a little bit of the predictable romance storyline, but that's honestly what makes it so cute. I thoroughly loved reading this! It's fast paced and I flew through it in a day and a half! What a perfect first read of 2025, the year is already off to a great start!

Adding the author's other books to my TBR now for a good quick and lovely romance!

This book was so good! It was the perfect combination of Paris setting and a magical bookshop! I could not put this book down!

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing an ARC of The Paris Bookshop for the Broken Hearted!

Rebecca Raisin delivers yet another enchanting read with this heartwarming story set in a magical Parisian bookshop. This novel is a beautifully crafted tale of second chances, love, and the transformative power of books.

The Characters

Coco: A determined single mom navigating heartbreak and betrayal while trying to rebuild her life in Paris. Coco's journey is relatable and inspiring, and her fierce devotion to her daughter Eloise was one of my favorite aspects of the book.
Henri: The quintessential grumpy yet swoon-worthy journalist with a soft side. His slow-burn romance with Coco is endearing and refreshingly realistic.
Valérie: The wise, whimsical owner of the bookshop whose mysterious aura and magical matchmaking add layers of charm to the story. Her backstory made me love her even more!
The book club members: Each brought their own quirks and warmth to the story, especially Agnes, who balanced being judgmental and hilarious in the best way.
What I Loved

The bookshop: A haven for the brokenhearted, complete with cocktails, secret tunnels, and a magical touch. The idea that books can heal is a theme that resonates deeply with any book lover.
The Parisian setting: Raisin’s vivid descriptions of Parisian streets, cafés, and markets transported me straight to the City of Light.
Themes of resilience and healing: Coco’s journey of rebuilding her life and finding her strength was incredibly moving.
Magical realism: The subtle, enchanting elements—like Valérie’s uncanny ability to match people with the perfect book—added a fairytale quality.
Eloise and Coco’s bond: Watching Coco navigate parenting a teenager while facing her own challenges was heartwarming and relatable.
What Could Be Better

The ending leaned a little too sweet and tidy for my taste, but it didn’t take away from the magic of the journey.
This novel is a love letter to books and their ability to mend broken hearts. With its charming characters, magical bookshop, and Parisian setting, it’s the perfect cozy escape for readers.

If you enjoy stories about finding yourself, unexpected romance, and the healing power of literature, The Paris Bookshop for the Broken Hearted is a must-read. Out February 3rd, 2025—add this gem to your TBR!