This book was truly refreshing. It was in fact three stories of 3 women, who met at The Paris Cooking School and found their love matches in the city of love. The plot was wonderfully flowing from one woman to another and only mixed while them being together in the kitchen. Their lives were a mess, all of them searching for their identity and most needed recovery from their previous lives. I have to admit that I was delighted with each of the heroines and loved that all had an individual little twist.
A lot of native French food accompanied the book so you would mostly had liked to try all of them. I loved all the descriptions not only of the cooking but also of the places that were mentioned. The whole book was a balm for the soul as it was a cozy, clean read perfect for vacation time.

I would also like to thank NetGalley and the publisher Alcove Press for providing me with an early copy.

This was a very cute book, I loved learning more about Paris, and all the cooking sounded delicious! I would love to attend cooking classes in Paris! The characters were great but I wish we would have learned more about them. Thank You NetGalley and Alcove Press for an early reader’s copy for my honest opinion! 4 stars! Publishing Date of August 6, 2024

Unfortunately this was a 2-star read for me. While I loved the descriptions of the food and Paris, they were so extensive, the pace really dragged. The characters were quite predictable and lacked depth, which made it hard to want to keep reading. The coincidences were unbelievable and made the end of the book feel very trite. There were so many elements here I expected to love, but ultimately this just wasn't for me.

Thank you to Alcove Press and Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book.

A light cozy read with a little mystery. The story was predictable, but the location, food description and a few likeable characters make it a pleasure to read. A great book for those that are looking for a light read.

This is a fantastic book! I loved everything about it! The location of Paris is sublime! The imagery brought the city to life! The author's brilliant writing about food literally made my mouth water! Magnifique!!

The cast of characters is amazing! I have so many favorites! My absolute favorites are Kate and Arnaud! They are kind, helpful, and genuine! Shout out to Nina- dogs do bring people together!

I look forward to reading more books by this author! Maybe a cookbook- hint, hint!!

I was provided a complimentary copy of the book from Alcove Press via Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you to Alcove Press for the ARC, provided in exchange for an honest review.

The Paris Cooking School was a quiet delight to read. Reading it felt a bit like taking one of the walks described in it: a lovely, meandering journey, filled with beautiful sights and vivid descriptions. I think Paris itself is as much of a main character in the novel as Sylvie, Kate and Gabi -- from the food (especially the food!), the fashion, the architecture to just the general vibe. It seems like a book that absolutely had to be set in Paris; that no other city would fit in the same way.

I enjoyed the pace very much -- even as revelations were made, it was a quiet and calm discovery, which made it really refreshing. All the main characters are changed by the events of the book, even in big ways, but it feels very straightforward: everything is happening as it should be.

There is nothing explosive or earth-shattering about this book, and there shouldn’t be. For me, it’s like Kate’s strawberry tart: perfectly, delectably beautiful.

I enjoyed savoring this book. I felt like I was there with these characters. I would love to go to a cooking school like this, it seems like so much fun and I love food.
Kate is dealing with a lot and learning how to let go. I liked watching her release the past and move toward a brighter future.
Gabi is working through parts of her past of being an artist. She still loves it, but there are demons she needs to get past and find her direction again. I liked the relationship she forms with Max also.
Sylvie is going through a lot, with the cooking school and Claude and finding new love. I liked her relationship with her son too. I liked seeing how much she loves the cooking school, but also wanting to take a step back and chase some other dreams she has too.
I liked the relationships between these characters too and how we watch them help and lift the others up.
The side characters who are also involved in the school and with these characters are really great too.
I can't wait to get a copy of this book and read through my favorite sections again.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!

This was a beautifully done romance novel and worked with the overall feel of the story. I enjoyed how good the characters were and that the setting worked with the characters. Sophie Beaumont has a great writing style and I enjoyed going on this journey with the characters she created.

Sylvie Runs the Paris cooking school where she only takes a few students in a batch and it's a very well known cooking school.
We see Sylvie and her two student's journeys in this book.
I have read many books based in Paris but this one showed a very different side of Paris, it didnt show the typical Eiffel tower and basic Louvre Museum. It showed the local markets, the river, the canals, the boat life, the small cafes.
We of course get to learn so much more about Parisian food culture, traditions, history and many recipes.
The group of students is very lovely and wholesome, and the three journeys we went on were really interesting, we see the story not just through one pov but three which gives so much more perspective.
There is a small mystery subplot and I absolutely enjoyed it, that was the perfect amount of mystery I like in my cozy books.
It's a very sweet and perfect spring read which will make you want to have some cheese (or lots of it).

Ooooh this one was really fun but man was I hungry the entire time I was reading! The Paris vibes were immaculate and the characters were charming. I loved! This is definitely a story for foodies!

Don't read this book while hungry! All kidding aside, this book reminds the reader as to the story that food preparation and the dish itself can tell and how it can bring people together. It is the joy of life that is meant to be shared. Both Gabi and Kate came to the cooking school wandering and aimless as to what they truly wanted in life. They found great loves bust most importantly, they found themselves. Sylvie certainly struggled coupled with bad reviews and her relationship with Claude but she eventually knew what was right for her with Serge. Paris is a magical place that draws any visitor in and all peers in the cooking school shared their experiences both through learning the traditional dishes but through personal changes as they have evolved. A great read as to how quickly one can evolve and find happiness and joy if a person is open to it.

I love a cooking school story and a Paris cooking school is a bonus! Great setting though the characters fell a little flat to me. Thank you NetGalley for the advance ecopy,

The best parts of the book were the setting in Paris and descriptions of food. They held the book together and were an escape.
The story itself was a little flat. It was hard to keep track of all the point of view characters and had long passages of narrative without much dialogue.
But Paris. Paris is fun!

A disparate group of eight people from all over the world have arrived to attend a month long course at the Paris Cooking School, all for different reasons and with different stories. Sylvie, the owner of the school is facing her own challenges when someone tries to sabotage the cooking school and its good reputation.

For me this novel was pleasant and I enjoyed reading it. However, the novel followed quite a few different characters, which disturbed the flow of the story and prevented it coming fully to life for me. However, all of the strands of the story were resolved in a satisfying way and I enjoyed the read.

“The Paris Cooking School” is by Sophie Beaumont. If you wish to be transported to Paris, France - the markets, exploring nooks and crannies, and - of course - the wonderful fantastic food, this book is for you. Ms. Beaumont does such a wonderful job describing Paris that I felt like I was there tasting the delicious cheeses and fantastically wonderful sweets. However, this book is (sadly) a lot predictable - which isn’t bad if you don’t want a deep read. This book is a sweet, quick, and light read.

As the title implies, this is a book that “foodies” will embrace and enjoy. The author does a remarkable job of weaving together the spirit and sites of Paris with highly evocative descriptions of French cuisine.

Eight students convene for a 4-week class at the school founded and owned by Sylvie. While the story explores the personalities and relationships of the students, it primarily focuses on Kate and Gabi – both seeking healing for quite different reasons. Add a bit of intrigue as someone tries to undermine the school and Sylvie’s reputation with a dash of romance for each of the three women and you have an enjoyable, entertaining read.

My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This review is being posted immediately to my GoodReads account and will be posted on Amazon upon publication.

3.5 stars

This book is escapism at its very best. It is a beautiful culinary book with lots of lovely romance mixed in. Definitely recommend

Thank you to Sophie Beaumont, NetGalley and Alcove Press for the arc of this book.

I really enjoyed this book, it was a great setting with really great cultural descriptions of food and locations within Paris. Even though the book was formulaic, it was still enjoyable if not for the previously cited reasons, but also I really had fun with the friendship between the women and figuring out what the resolution would be to the attempted tarnishing of the cooking school. It is just a great book for that feel good feeling, and I recommend if you are looking for that and looking for some armchair travel!

Thank you to NetGalley and Alcove Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so good! The setting was just what I wanted. It is a perfect book for spring. The story was very well written and the romance in this book was just the right amount.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Alcove Press for the opportunity to read The Paris Cooking School by Sophie Beaumont. Delightful! Anyone who loves Paris will enjoy this book. If, like me, you have dreamed of taking a cooking class in Paris, you will feel as though this was written for you.