The description on this book doesn't feel like it does the overall story justice. I expected a pretty straightforward enemies to lovers or grumpy x sunshine romance set in a bookshop. This was really much more than that. It felt like the romance was secondary to the main character's development, growth and other non-romantic relationship. I loved the setting. You can't really ask for more than a bookshop in Paris. The bookish elements within this story are done really well and feel true to life. The supporting cast of characters - like those in the book club are so much fun and provide a really nice comedic element. I love to see the relationship between Coco and Valerie grow. I didn't love the daughter - but I think it was just because she is a teenager. I loved watching Coco grow and find her independence while also experiencing early stage sparks for Henri.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book was so much fun to read. The characters were relatable and had me rooting for them. This story also had some twists and turns in it that added to the overall story. Loved all of the descriptions of the places in Paris as well as the food. I want this bookshop to exist in really life! Also, the ending makes me definitely want more.

I found this to be a cute, funny and easy read.
After a broken heart Coco decides to move to Paris with her daughter and stumbled upon a bookshop where she gets a job. I loved the plot of the book which any book lover will enjoy. The characters are colourful and entertaining to read about. The relationship between coco and her daughter is lovely to read about and the use of slang language is a fun twist.
Overall an enjoyable read and one that I’d recommend especially if you love books.
Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book, all opinions expressed are my own.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t really get into this book. I started it, put it down, started it again, even jumped around a little, but just couldn’t get into it. It possibly was just not a good read for me right now, Really didn’t care for the Eloise character (the daughter). Sadly I just didn’t enjoy it.
But enjoyed the chance to read the advance copy. Always fun to see whats new!.

Rebecca Raisin is a really good author & I really enjoyed this one.
Thanks for the opportunity to read & review it.

Just a delightful and surprising story. Full of hope with some magical and wistful moments. Amazing concept of those with love lost who.will find themselves at the bookshop of broken-hearted and the wonderful Valerie who has just the right cure. I enjoyed the interplay of the book club ladies (and Henri) which was tender and fun. I loved the connection to Raisin’s other book, Christmas at the Bookshop Hotel too. Sometimes predictable, like the daughters Lei and Eloise being frenemies, but still enjoyable. It leaves you with hope that there are second chances and good will win out over evil. Many thanks to #netgalley #rebeccaraisin #theparisbookshopforthebrokenhearted for the opportunity to read nd review this book.

This story is about Coco, our mfc, who is a single mom of a 13 year old daughter. After her shared business with her boyfriend went down the drain she and her boyfriend break it off and she moves back home from London to Paris. She starts to work at the bookstore for the brokenhearted where there’s a secret tunnel made out of books, a cafe, and a charismatic owner who is always ready with a potion and a passage to help cure your broken heart.

I love that the broken hearted concept doesn’t just cover romantic relationships but other aspects of life as well that can cause heartbreak. I enjoyed all the subplots surrounding the side characters especially the mother daughter relationship. I did predict a lot of the twists unfortunately but I do think the teenager Eloise was very realistic and well written. Loved the use of modern teenager terms and actually I learned what a few of them were from this book. I think the use of so many French words was a little much and not really necessary. Sometimes there was an immediate definition which was great but other times there was not and I just had to continue reading without having a clue what was said. I also wish there was more chapters about Coco and Henry and I also wish we had some closure about what became of Coco’s ex.

Overall it's a cute read, it had it all: a bookshop set in Paris, a French man, intersecting side characters but a lot of things repelled me, making the book hard to read and not as enjoyable as I wished it would be.

The first thing is the use of French words and idioms. It's nice at first and help build the setting but it quickly bogged down the narrative and became unnecessary (I don't know if I had this impression because I'm French...), plus, and I hope it's because it's only an ARC, there were a lot of spelling mistakes: added or missing letters (maybe typing errors?).

Then we have characters' interactions. The daughter language and attitude is a bit off putting and irritating. The principal of the school Eloïse is going to is far too familiar with the mother.

The last one is the Romance part of the book. It's not the main genre, and I wished we had much more scenes with only Coco and Henry. Everything happens way too fast and they don't even have any clear explanations regarding the bullying scene.

Sadly, the ending was rushed and we had no more details about her ex's fate. I wished it could have been a few pages longer so we had all the answers we were looking for.

Step one: Suspend all cynicism. Step two: Snuggle up and enjoy this utterly charming book.
It is the perfect antidote to a dull winter's day; it's full of friendship, hope, finding joy around you and of course, a little bit of love! All of the characters, not just the main character of Coco, are facing some of the cruelties that life can throw at us, yet find hope for the future through the kind of bookshop that I would adore, through its charismatic owner and the rather unique support of its regular book club. The issues that they face are wide and heart wrenching and I am sure there is something that we can all relate to.
I devoured this book over one day and loved it - it really captured me with its humour, its cast of endearing characters and ability to put me right into a truly gorgeous setting. It even made me want to explore Paris more which is not somewhere that I warmed to on a previous visit
Aside from the book itself, as a mum to teenagers and as a teacher, the dedication at the start of the book had me crying with laughter - it was sick!

Enjoyable read - fun characters and I loved the bookshop!

After her ex ruined their business and dirtied her name, Coco heads back to her parents in Paris, with her daughter. She's a little aimless and wanders into a bookstore and it's like fate brought her there. She starts working there and takes over hosting their book club. We get to meet a fun bunch of characters at the bookstore and learn their reasons for hanging out there. It's an entertaining book - wonderful characters full of depth - a fun romance that kept me guessing if there would be a HEA.

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Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

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.