This mysterious bakery hidden in the archives of history with its important fantasy element produces necessary breads and other fine baked goods for the community but its unlikely future is at stake. As the opposing sides collide, the mysterious events come into focus involving the whole town. I loved the historical significance and the present day reactions Evie Woods you are the best.

Thank you NetGalley and Harper 360 for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I have truly loved Evie Woods’ first two books so was immensely excited to be able to read the Mysterious Bakery. While this one feels just a touch lighter and more magical/less magical realism than the first two, I still adore her ability to weave multiple timelines into something cozy and comforting. I love Edith’s journey and while it’s a bit superficial and trope-y (more so than her other books), I understood and felt connected and enjoyed seeing her journey through. While I think it’s safe to say it wasn’t my favorite of Woods’ books so far, it was still a beautiful story I couldn’t put down and felt so comforted reading. I recommend it to anyone with a love of France, pastries, and watching a character find their voice.

This book was so cutesy and charming! I found myself smiling while reading it and not wanting to put it down. ✨

I absolutely loved the writing. Such good imagery, I felt like I was part of the quaint little town and wanted the pastries and bread so bad lol 😆

This book is full of unexpected friendships, romance, grief, history, and a little bit of magic 💫

Jumps back between past and present and some WWII history/ experiences which I really enjoyed.

Definitely more of a slow paced comfort read that will put a smile on your face and make you want a fresh croissant 🥐

A sweet story of Edie, who moves from Ireland to Paris after the death of her mother. At first, disappointed to not be in Paris proper, Edie learns to love the little bakery, it's owners and the mystery surrounding it. She makes good friends, a community and a boyfriend as well. An easy read that moves along quickly. Thanks to NetGalley, Ms Woods & HarperCollins360 for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

First a huge and enthusiastic thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to review an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. I had no doubts that I was going to adore this book from the jump. I love Evie Woods/Gaughan and I have lived in a small French town outside of Paris, so this is exactly my kind of novel. Typical to Woods’ style, the Irish protagonist is looking for a way to reconnect with herself and find her place in the world, and through a seemingly impossible manner, she comes to work in a magical bakery outside of Paris. I loved every detail of this novel from her crying in the bathroom at Gare du Nord (so relatable) to the very end where we see her truly transform her life and prospects. Highly recommend to all!!

A charming story set in Paris where the food is mouthwatering and the atmosphere is positively delightful. While the journey was a bit predictable, Woods kept me entertained the whole way through. Thanks to NetGalley and Harper 360 for an advanced copy!

Compiegne, France - 1940s and Present Day

In the ancient town of Compiegne, there was a bakery that seemed to give a magical reaction to all who entered it. It was rumored that there was a secret ingredient that the baker added to his creations that made people recall old memories, bring luck, or open up their hearts to something hidden within.

Edith (Edie) Lane is almost thirty, and, after caring for her mother who passed away a year ago, finds herself rudderless with no idea what to do with herself. So she surprises even herself when she answers an advertisement to become an assistant manager for a small bakery in Paris. Leaving Ireland, Edie anticipates the excitement of living in the City of Lights, and moving on with her life. But upon arrival, Edie discovers that the shop is not in Paris, but on rue de Paris in Compiegne, an hour north of Paris!

Upon arrival in Compiegne, Edie is met by a young boy named Manu who escorts her to the bakery, La Boulangerie et Patisserie de Compiegne. There she meets the present owner, Madame Moreau, and is set up in a small attic apartment over the shop. Confused, but determined to work through it all, Edie settles into the running of the small bakery, with strict orders that she is not to venture into the basement where all of the baking is done. Only Madame Moreau and Manu seem to be the ones working there. One night she ventures down to the small kitchen to make herself some hot chocolate, finds a bottle of a vanilla mixture, adds this to her drink, and then seems to feel more confident in her new life.

Edie's new life is as unexpected as it is different from her old life in Ireland. But the little shop oozes mystery as Edie explores more. She learns more of Madame Moreau's past, as well as stories about the man who was her father. Is this the life Edie had in mind? Will her future be here? The people she meets, and the stories she learns, as well as the magic of the little bakery will answer these questions.

THE MYSTERIOUS BAKERY ON RUE DE PARIS is another magical tale by Evie Woods that had me wanting more. Her innovative story and endearing, sometimes complex characters will keep readers riveted. Don't miss this terrific novel.

Edith sees an advertisement for an assistant manager at a bakery in what she thinks is Paris. She leaves Ireland to take the job only to find out it is in little town called Compiègne. There she struggles with her self-esteem as the owner of a baker is quite taciturn. She meets Hugo who she falls for immediately until she finds out his company is trying to buy the block where the bakery resides. As she tries to save the bakery, she makes piece with the owner, finds her voice and finds love.

I want to thank NetGalley and One More Chapter Publishers for the ARC of The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris in exchange for an honest review.
The story starts with Edie getting a new job in a foreign country. She goes to the wrong bakery, meets her boss at the new bakery who is grumpy and mean, and her sleeping quarters are practically the size of a closet. Everything seems to be going wrong, and she questions her decision to come. As the days move on Edie meets new people and starts to settle in at work. Edie starts to make friends and begins to see the beauty in the town of Compiegne. The bakery however holds a secret. One that Edie wants to uncover!

This book is tender and warm. There are themes of love, loss, friendships and family. A fun and cozy!

This is a well written book about a bakery in a town an hour away from Paris. The story stretches from WWII to the present day, with an interesting paranormal twist.
Edie left her Irish home to work in a bakery, when she gets there she can’t figure out who the master baker is. She accidentally discovers some very special vanilla and learns about the bakery in WWII. When she decides to spy on the overnight bakery, she’s in for quite a surprise!
Don’t read this one on an empty stomach, the descriptions of the bread and baked goods are very descriptive!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley, I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The description of different pastries and baked goodies were absolutely mouthwatering. However, the plot itself left much to be desired it was quite predictable and boring plus I was super confused in regards to the main character who acted as if she is old but at the same time immature but was almost 30. Huh?!

After caring for her terminally ill mother, Edith Lane is about to leave her home in Ireland and begin a new adventure (and possibly a new exciting life) working at a bakery in Paris. Upon her arrival, she discovers that the bakery is not in Paris, the city of lights and romance, but on a street named Paris in the sleepy northern town of Compaigne. Her employer/landlady is a terse old woman who is fighting to keep her bakery and the secret it holds alive despite numerous foreclosure notices from the bank.
As Edith (Edie) begins to feel a sense of community with the townspeople, she meets handsome and rich Hugo. It's love at first sight for both of them, but Hugo has a secret too which may just destroy their relationship as well as the bakery.

This was a light read which made me think that I was reading the script for the next "Hallmark" holiday movie. The history of the bakery and the Moreau family of bakers was interesting but overall, I found the plot to be very predictable. If you want a light romance read to take to the beach this summer, then this is the book for you.

📚The Mysterious Bakery On Rue De Paris by Evie Woods📚

🗓️Out April 8, 2025 (This is a re-publication)

Thank you @harper360 @onemorechapter and @eviewoods.author for this free arc 💖

✨What it is about:
Edie Lane 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 realises it's exactly where she needs to be…✨

💭My thoughts:
A magical bakery in France, imagine that! I LOVE books where food is incorporated in any way shape or form, so I was immediately attracted to this story. Super charming and full of little secrets it is short, but sweet. It is a cozy mystery read that was a tad predictable, but with some interesting plot lines, that kept me turning the pages. I enjoyed the bits of history sprinkled throughout the story, and the overall heartwarming feeling it gave me. I wish I would have had a warm croissant and a magical hot chocolate while reading it, as it would have been the perfect combination. If you enjoy lighthearted mysteries, with elements of romance, as well as Parisian settings, this is just what you might be looking for.

4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Read if you like:
🥖Cozy mysteries
🥐Stories about food/baked goods
🥖Stories of self discovery
🥐Magical realism
🥖Intrigue
🥐Heartwarming characters

⚠️CW: Loss, grief, death (off the page), mentions of cystic fibrosis.

Overall I thought this was a charming story, and for the most part I enjoyed it. However, I thought it was odd that it started talking about Edith, the main character, as being middle aged, only to find out she wasn’t even 30. The other part that bothered me is that this isn’t a new release. It is a re-release of her older work. I feel that should have been disclosed. I didn’t even realize it until I went to add it to Goodreads.

Thank you to NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.

What a delightful story! Evie Woods has the uncanny ability to bring to life stories that are realistic as well as magical. Her writing style reminds me much of Joanne Harris (Chocolat, The Girl with No Shadow). This story brings strong characters, a storyline that is well- developed, full of intrigue, a healthy dose of history, the importance of family and friends, the beauty of a small French town, the delight of warm breads and delicious pastries, a main character who is both eager and reticent to allow her true self to flourish, and a love that is waiting to blossom. Each book that I read by Evie Woods seems to be even stronger and more magical than the last and I find myself reading slower and slower towards the end because I'm just not ready to leave the characters I've come to care for or the wonderful setting. If you love France, wonderful little bakeries, love, music, history, and mystery, then please read this book. You'll be transported into the story in no time and, like me, you likely will want to linger there a while.

I gave The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris four ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you Harper Collins, Net Galley and Evie Woods for this ARC. These are my honest opinions.

I will be honest and say that I thought about putting this down a few times in the beginning. Yes, I know Edie was going to France and expected some French words here and there. But, the beginning of this book had way too many sentences and conversations completely in French to the point that I wasn’t sure what was going on. That and the first time Pierre had a chapter, there was no explanation of who/why he was. You eventually figure out who he is, but that could have been handled a little differently.

Other than that, I loved the book! I liked the characters and their growth. I liked the overall story and the resolution at the end. I liked the arcs of the book.

This was a palette cleanser for me. It’s a quick read that doesn’t get too deep or heavy. It has a splash of magic and touches on historical fiction.

I love all of Evie Woods books. I thought this one was great story wise, although it was very heavy on what felt like a forced romance without initial chemistry at the beginning and lingered for a chapter or two longer than needed. I was waiting for the magic part of the bakery until almost halfway through the books. I loved the interconnected characters, and it truly felt like a small-town community. I ended up looking up the town it's set in- I didn't know that all the historical facts about the town were true! loved that addition. Any chance to learn while being intrigued. The bulk of the book was well written and entertaining, but the beginning and ending chapters felt rushed and forced.

Engaging story with heartwarming details and historical fiction about France. I liked the overall feel of the story but felt that some of the details were a bit disjointed and hard to follow. But overall and good enjoyable read and I will read the next one by Evie woods. Thank you to the publisher for and advanced copy

Paris, bakery and romance what more can you ask for! Just what mysteries are going on in the basement of the bakery. Can it be that someone from the past is baking bread or is there a more resent change in the place. You will love this book!

After a slight mix up, Edith Lane finds that her new assistant manager position is at a vintage bakery in Compiegne France, and not in Paris like she initially thought. The bakery owner doesn’t make Edith’s new position all that easy, but she is determined to start a new life for herself, after leaving behind heartbreak in Ireland. As she spends more time at the bakery, she starts to find friendship, purpose, and the promise of a new relationship. But there are unexplained mysteries and secrets happening at the bakery, that will put Edith’s new start, to the test.

I was immediately hooked by the first line of The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris. I also think I gained 10 pounds while reading this book! The bakery setting is perfect and I loved reading about all of the delicious pastries and breads that are served there, and the legacy of its past.

Woods does a remarkable job of bringing together historical fiction, magical realism, mystery, and romance in this story. I really seem to connect with her writing, and I love seeing how her stories unfold. The way she connects the past and the present is done really well, and there is some history shared about the Romani Holocaust during WWII, that I didn’t know happened during that time.

I loved the relationships that Edith built throughout the story, and the way her character grew and began to heal from the grief she has been carrying. The people of Compiegne are endearing, and I enjoyed how they came together to help one another and to fight for the bakery.

The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris is my third book by Woods, and I have not been disappointed by any of the ones I have read. If you love a cozy French setting, starting over in life, romance, mystery, and a bit of the supernatural, then I would definitely recommend The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris.