Escape to chic and glamorous Paris!
When Poppy Phillipson loses her chocolate-making business in the Blossomwood Bay fire, she’s heart-broken; all her hopes and dreams wiped out in the space of an hour. As if that wasn’t enough, her last three dates were a complete disaster – one two-hour lecture on the intricacies of the off-side rule, one no-show, and an embarrassing abandonment mid-date – and she’s having a hard time not to take it personally.
So, when her brother asks her to come to the rescue of his friend Olivier Bourdain, owner of Pâtisserie Madeliene, following a freak skiing accident, she decides it’s the perfect way to escape the Devonshire drizzle and enjoy a petit sojourn from all-thing romance exploring the boutiques and boulevards of elegant Paris.
However, when she meets handsome French chef Fabien Dumont, with his sexy accent and dark brooding eyes, her determination to take a dating hiatus is severely tested. Should she concentrate on improving her skills as a pâtissière, or should she throw caution to the wind and embrace everything the City of Light has to offer… including the possibility of love?
Join Poppy as she heads to the dazzling city of Paris, and enjoy a story filled with delicious French pâtisserie and a soupçon of heart-warming romance.
I am absolutely loving Daisy James' Blossomwood Bay series and Poppy's Parisian Patisserie is another fabulous instalment, filled with romance, drama and delicious pâtisserie. Don't worry if you haven't read any of the other books in the series as they can all be read as standalones.
Poppy lost her livelihood in the Blossomwood Bay fire so she's at a bit of a loose end when a wonderful opportunity comes her way. So she jets off to Paris to work in a pâtisserie and learn from one of the best pâtissières in the city. A local chef catches Poppy's eye and a spark of romance is ignited, but Fabien has a lot on his plate with strange deliveries appearing at his bistro and some awful reviews that threaten his business. Somebody definitely has it in for him!
I love the little sprinkling of mystery that Daisy James adds to her books, it adds a huge dollop of drama to the mixing bowl of romance. I thought Paris was brought to life beautifully through Daisy's writing and I felt as if I was walking along the banks of the Seine, experiencing all the sights, sounds and smells of Paris.
Poppy's Parisian Patisserie is a fun, romantic read that sweeps the reader off to Paris. I really enjoyed my virtual visit to the City of Light and can't wait to read more about the lovely residents of Blossomwood Bay.
I received a digital ARC to read and review for the blog blitz and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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Purchase link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0CX9N1JLL
About the author:
Daisy James loves writing stories with strong heroines and swift-flowing plotlines. She especially likes to create sunshine-filled settings in exotic locations - the Caribbean, Tuscany, Cornwall, Provence - so she can spend her time envisioning her characters enjoying the fabulous scenery and sampling the local food and drink.
When not scribbling away in her peppermint-and-green summerhouse (garden shed), she spends her time sifting flour and sprinkling sugar and edible glitter. She loves gossiping with friends over a glass of something fizzy or indulging in a spot of afternoon tea - china plates and teacups are a must.
Daisy would love to hear from readers via her website – daisyjames.co.uk, or her Facebook page or you can follow her on Twitter @daisyjamesbooks, or on Instagram @daisyjamesstories.
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Thank you so much, Michelle, for your lovely review. I'm really pleased you enjoyed your trip to Paris with Poppy. Love Daisy xx
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