Bloomin loved this one, another belter from Rebecca Raisin. Managed to get through it in a day - it was
un-put-down-able
Somehow the writer transports you to Paris and you feel so at home there with the wonderful characters that you meet.
Cosy up and enjoy - you’ll not be disappointed, for sure

The Paris Bookshop for the Brokenhearted feeds my love for Paris charm and La Vie un Rose. It’s a beautiful story of love, heartache and embracing love and life again through new eyes. Rebecca Raison delivers the why for the enduring romance with Paris.

First of all, the Paris setting! Rebecca describes it so eloquently and it just sounds so idyllic, full of charm and beauty! And then, a lot of the story is set around the bookshop Coco works in, which is obviously very appealing to a bookworm like me!
I was really invested in the characters and their stories. I loved the mother-daughter relationship between Coco and Eloise and also hearing about all the different characters in the book group. Overall, a really enjoyable read!

Many thanks to Niamh Wallace from @theboldbookclub and of course @rebeccaraisinwrites2 for providing me with an advanced digital copy via @netgalley in return for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Rebecca Raisin's greatest strength is the way she brings Paris to life. It's a city I'm not overly fond of, but she makes me see it in a different light. I'd like to visit her Paris. In The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted. After losing her boyfriend and her business, Coco, with her distraught teenage daughter in tow, leaves London for her hometown of Paris. There they move in with Coco's parents. I found this novel an odd mixture of realism and almost fairytale. It's full of interesting characters and wonderful descriptions.

I read Raisin's Christmas at the Little Paris Hotel a few months ago and enjoyed it. So, I was excited for the newest title set in Paris (with a short appearance by Anais from the previous book.) This time the protagonist is Coco, a single mom who flees London for her home of Paris with no plan in sight. She is nursing a doubly broken heart as she not only lost her boyfriend, but his actions destroyed both their company and her reputation in publishing.

The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted was all that I could have expected. A lovely romance-building experience, but also a setting that made me want to visit pronto. I described the bookshop to a few moms in our book club. One had arrived mid-description, so she didn't realize it was fictional. She then asked where this amazing bookshop was located so she could visit. The way the bookstore's ambience was built by Valerie, using books otherwise destined for the landfill to create a cozy environment for bookworms, struck a chord with me. If I ever had a bookstore with space like that one, I'd want to do the same.

Overall, The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted is all you look for in a cozy romance. Raisin provides several characters nursing broken hearts who find healing at the bookshop. Even the owner, Valerie needs healing.

Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and Rebecca Raisin for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy. All opinions are my own.

The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted by Rebecca Raisin was a book, I just needed to cheer me up on a cold rainy winters day. It was a lovely heart warming cozy romance: set in a beautiful location a bookshop in Paris and all the characters were just perfect. It was a book that make you smile.

I highly recommend this book and a perfect holiday read.

I went into this book with no expectations – and was pleasantly surprised! It delivers exactly what you’d hope for in a cozy romance: a beautiful setting, lovable characters, and a warm, comforting atmosphere.
What stood out to me the most were the well-developed and relatable characters. Their growth felt natural, making it easy to connect with them. The Parisian bookshop added the perfect touch, creating a charming and inviting backdrop.
Overall, this book gave me a truly enjoyable reading experience and a few wonderful hours of escapism.

🔹 My take: 4.25/5

🔸 Coco is at the helm of a successful publishing house in London partnering (business cum life) with Alexander. Alex cheats her and siphons offs funds secretly creating a bad name in the industry. Coco has nowhere to go and flees along with her teenage daughter to her parent’s home in Paris. No one is ready to hire her and to make ends meet, she takes a job at a bookstore cheekily named as ‘Paris bookstore for broken-hearted’. Here she meets new people, spends time amongst books which she loves the most and tries to make a fresh start. But she has a hunch from beginning that there is something special about this bookstore and what comes together is a special tale of grief, loss, friendships and love.

💖 Wows - This is my second book by the author and like the previous one; I loved the premise of this book. Rebecca has focused on 2-3 themes - handling grief, living with hope & making fresh start, working as a single parent to a teenager. The phase of uprooting a teenage daughter from one place to another and how to handle teen tantrums have been described so well. And the couple of surprise twists that came in was something I had not expected. There is minimalistic romance and it feels so good that it’s not forced. The bookshop covered all like book club, writer’s association, loft, secret tunnels, cocktail bar and who doesn’t like to be in such a world?

💔 Ows - I did not dislike anything about the book per se - except that at 400+ pages; it is not a short read. But the time you spend with the characters is worth it. You will know it when you read it. It does not have any facet which has not been explored before but what makes it special is the way the wheel has been reinvented with the same old themes.

💫 Rebecca’s books are sweet, cosy and filled with witty banter. You will chuckle continuously while reading. I would recommend this book if you are looking for a light read (but with couple of strong themes) between heavy books. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Thanks to @theboldbookclub and @netgalley for sharing the DRC in exchange for honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I didn't expect a cozy, romantic, endearing and heartwarming read but I got it and I couldn't ask for anything more this Valentines Day 🥰  Being a girl mom myself, with only a few years to go before my daughter becomes a teen herself, Coco kind of prepared me for what's to come 😭  She is a very relatable FMC, and I see myself in her, very demure yet very strong at times too.  The story was very charming with a bit of whimsy, the Parisian setting providing the perfect vibes,  I just loved it so much!  The romance was sweet, it didn't take the spotlight, was just the right amount for my taste.  I also enjoyed their book club and their debates, so entertaining!  If you are a reader, and you love quaint bookstores, cafes, meet-cutes, book clubs, single mom and single dad romance, and found family, I highly recommend!😍

The Paris book shop for the brokenhearted Rebecca Raisin
What a smashing book this is! I love the authors style. She turns and ordinary 'boy meets girl' book into an engrossing love story with other supporting themes running parallel to the main story. I would normally not read this type of book, but hers are an exception. I love them!

Such a cute and cozy romance. Loved every minute of it. Loved the writing style, flew through it. It was just the book I needed after reading so many thrillers/horror novels. This book has really heightened my need to go to Paris and have my Emily in Paris moment. Loved it!

"The Paris Bookshop of the Broken-Hearted" is such a delightful and heartwarming read about second chances, the importance of found family, and, of course, the love for books! Coco is going through a tough time; she's lost everything and finds herself back in Paris seeking comfort with her parents. But her daughter isn’t thrilled about leaving London, and that adds some extra tension to their journey. Coco encounters quite a few challenges, starting with the hunt for a new job, but it seems like every door is shutting in her face. To make matters more complicated, her daughter is becoming a bit of a handful!
What I really loved about this story is the beautiful setting and the wonderfully diverse cast of characters, all brought together by their shared passion for literature. Most of the characters were a joy to read about, although I did find Eloise a bit of a brat at times! The bookshop, Valérie, and the book club were absolutely charming.
The writing is so easy to digest, and even though some parts were a bit predictable, I found myself pleasantly surprised by many twists along the way. It’s a cozy story that invites both thought and emotion. I particularly related to Coco as she navigated her hesitation about opening her heart to love again. Overall, this was such a lovely tale, and it made me wish I could work in a magical bookshop like the one in the story, especially in the enchanting city of Paris!

Title: The Paris Bookshop for the Broken Hearted
By: Rebecca Raisin
Pub. Date: February 3, 2025

Genre: Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Book about Books,
Favorite Quotes:
“Losing someone you love is hard. That loss can make a person go a little crazy.”

“It’s not easy being the one left behind. Can the love of the one remaining parent do the job of two?”

“You stood out, like this bright light, and I was mesmerized. How could you be full colour when the rest of the world was so grey?”
Red Flags:
None- Clean Read

Summary/ Review:
Struggling with a lot of setbacks in life, Coco decides to take her thirteen year old daughter and head back home to Paris. Since her string of mishaps in the business world, Coco settles for a job in the local bookshop. Here is where the heart of the story lies. This book's premise piqued my interest and I was thoroughly delighted by the witty, charming banter between the protagonist and her love interest. The subplots also added a rich layer of depth to the narrative, further enhancing my enjoyment from book club, to Coco’s parents, to her parenting challenges. Raisin uses richly relatable characters who not only deepen the reader's engagement, but also seamlessly move the plot forward. While the twists felt somewhat predictable, I still found myself thoroughly immersed and engaged in the novel. This book is a quick, fast paced narrative that leaves you with a warm, uplifting feeling. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

Similar Authors:
Emma Lord
Kasie West
Kortney Keisel

Thank you to Rebecca Raisin, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley for the Advanced Readers Copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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What a delight! And the escape to Paris, albeit fictional, was just what I needed to distract her from the doomscrolling I had slipped into. It was immersive and captured the imagination so it was easy to slip into Coco’s world as she navigated the new enforced chapter in her life, teenage angst and a new job following a scandal.

The Bookshop for the Broken Hearted was a dream location. It was an ode to books and encapsulated everything a book lover would desire including a maze of books, a bar for drinks and literature inspired food and a book loft, the ultimate reading retreat.

Deliciously written, it lured Coco and me in. Touched by magic, it felt a privilege to meet Valerie, the proprietor and creator of individual potions and bookish quotes for customers. She was insightful and a joyous enigma.

Raw from past events, hurt clouded Coco’s perception of people especially Henri who was caught in her often waspish tongue. Sometimes her views felt unfounded but the tense attraction between them was always entertaining. As the story unfolded, and their emotional bricks tumbled down, I became the duo’s cheerleaders urging them on to a happy ending.

While this was a love story, the underlying themes were loneliness, grief and love lost in all forms. The bookshop provided a colourful community, and the book club was key to this with their personality clashes and lively bookish debates.

Full of wisdom, there was power in the simplicity of the plot and while some bits felt predictable they were delivered with love and a unique punch.

Cosy, heart warming and unforgettable The Paris Bookshop for the Broken Hearted is truly a hug in a book and worthy of anyone’s forever shelf

🌶: 0.5 out of 5
⭐️: 1.75 out of 5
🍿*: 4 out of 5

Thank you NetGalley for an early ARC for an honest review.

Reading this felt almost like a chore. I wanted a cozy read about a bookshop set in Paris about love and people with broken hearts. I guess I did get each individual piece however I didn’t get enough coziness, romance or magic as a whole. The romance felt jerky in the sense that it was a lot of progressing forward but then the progress would fall to the back burner. The whole storyline with Alexander should’ve been more and the conclusion we actually get with him was so uneventful.

Overall it was an easy read but is definitely forgettable.

*Popcorn scale is referring to how easily consumable the book is overall

This was such a beautiful, light-hearted and heart-warming read that had me once again whisked away to Paris. I really loved Coco's story and her relationship with her daughter, there was a lot of humour in reading about the new generations lingo, I definitely learnt a lot in that department. Coco had many challenges in moving to Paris, none of them easy but she found strength in the Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted, surrounded by very quirky and fun characters. The Bookshop was everything a reader could dream of visiting, it was magical and a strong factor in Coco navigating her way around heartbreak, motherhood and rediscovering herself as an individual. Henri was a lovely and charming male lead for Coco's new life and played a very important part in the new story she was trying to create.

The perfect cosy escapism read, would highly recommend!

Another wonderful book by this author - so many incredible characters, and the setting - wow! Please can someone open a bookshop like that!
Also rather hoping there will be a sequel? This will be a book that I will come back to, time and time again.

The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted is such a beautiful, heartwarming read! It’s the kind of book that feels like a big hug, full of love, second chances, and healing. The story follows a girl who’s dealing with heartbreak and finding herself again in the most magical place—Paris. She ends up working at a charming bookshop, and the people she meets there really help her put the pieces of her life back together. The setting was so dreamy and felt almost like another character in the story. The mix of romance, self-discovery, and hope makes this book a perfect escape.

What I loved most was how real and relatable the characters were, especially the main one. You can totally feel her pain, but watching her grow and find new purpose was so inspiring. The emotional moments really hit hard, but there’s this underlying warmth throughout the book that made me smile. Plus, there’s just something about books and Paris that makes everything better. If you’re into stories that tug at your heart and make you believe in love and second chances, this book is a must-read!

The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted by Rebecca Raisin

I received an advance review copy for free thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Blurb

Can you ever swear off love, in the city of love? 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…

My Opinion

Another Rebecca Raisin book, another delightful read. Following a change in her circumstances Coco and her daughter must move to Paris to live with Coco’s parents. Coco is trying to juggle finding a new job, somewhere to live and the fact that her daughter is struggling to adjust to living in Paris. For me this was an enjoyable read and I really liked the way that Rebecca had written Coco as such a relatable character.

Rating 4/5

Rebecca Raisin delivers another delightful escape in The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted, blending romance, reinvention, and the undeniable charm of Paris.

Coco’s life has unraveled in spectacular fashion—losing her business, her boyfriend, and her independence all in one go. Forced to move back in with her parents in the city of love, the last thing she expects is to find herself clashing with a grumpy (but undeniably attractive) stranger under the Eiffel Tower. Swearing off love, she throws herself into a fresh start, landing a job in an enchanting bookshop that feels like something out of a dream—complete with a café, cocktail bar, and even a secret tunnel of books. But fate, as it often does, has a wicked sense of humor. The very man she stormed away from is now a regular fixture in her new workplace.

Raisin’s signature warmth and evocative writing make this novel a cozy, uplifting read. The bookshop setting is pure magic—any bibliophile will wish they could step inside its pages. Coco is a relatable heroine, navigating heartbreak, motherhood, and the challenge of rediscovering herself with humor and resilience. The romance has just the right amount of slow-burn tension, though at times, the grumpy hero trope feels predictable.

While the plot follows familiar beats, the novel’s heart lies in its celebration of second chances—not just in love but in life itself. If you adore books about books, Parisian charm, and a touch of romance, this is a perfect pick.