Book Review - Poppy's Parisian Patisserie by Daisy James

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Title: Poppy's Parisian Patisserie

Author: Daisy James

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Author supplied copy

Publisher: Self Published

Publication Date: 28th June 2024

Rating: 5 Stars

Welcome to Poppy's Parisian Pâtisserie, the sixth book in a brand new series from the author of the Hummingbird Hotel series and the Cornish Confetti Agency series.

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 absolutely love this series, and a book featuring Poppy, Paris and Parisian was far too tempting to leave on my kindle unread for long. 

This is certainly a book that will make you wish to be in Paris, and will also make you hungry.  Daisy James always has a wonderful knack of mixing fabulous settings and delicious sounding food, with a dollop of romance too and this was no exception. 

Poppy really steps out of her comfort zone to go to Paris for a few weeks, after a series of bad dates, her not being needed at work for a few weeks, and a plumbing disaster at home, in order to help out her brother's friend Olivier at his Patisserie. 

Her new landlord for the next few weeks is Olivier's mother, who is a tonic and I want to be her when I'm older.  She and her best friend were constantly going to different classes, trying new activities and basically living live to its fullest. 

Poppy also makes some new friends, in the patisserie and its surrounding area, including meeting by chance amazing chef Fabien.

I loved seeing Poppy grow in confidence as the story progresses, and also that we are able to catch up with the leading ladies of many of the other books in this series, as we continue to wonder what on earth will ever happen with the beach huts in Blossomwood Bay. 

This was a joy to read, and I had a massive smile on my face as I was devouring the pages. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. 

Thank you the author for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.