The Mysterious Bakery On Rue de Paris
By: Evie Woods

5 Stars

Edith finds a job in Paris hoping to find herself after the loss of her mother. She ends up a little further out than she expected, not in Paris at all, at the small bakery in Compiègne. She soon finds herself in the middle of a family secret that changes her life. Soon, she is not only finding her true self but helping the lives of her employers. Changes that will last forever.

I loved this book. This author has a way of writing pure magic, and magic was what this story was. A blending of past and present, mixed with small village mystery, betrayal, and romance. This was a beautiful and touching story that shows the reality of war and the effects of long ago choices. It shows survival and forgiveness, but above all, it was warmth and love wrapped up in a story about a small bakery on the road to Paris. I loved the characters and the seamless way it blended past and present. It was simply magical and enduring from the very first page.

*I want to thank Netgalley and the author for this book in return for my honest review*

Stormi Ellis
Boundless Book Reviews

A tad too smarmy for my taste. I wasn't pulled in to either the story nor the characters. I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I requested this book in digital format so I could moderate a discussion of it on BookBrowse.com. This isn't my normal type of book - it was a bit lighter than my usual fare - but I truly enjoyed it. It was the confection I didn't know I needed. When I finished it I just felt so... good. Yes, it was predictable and overly romantic, but I found I didn't care; it was a lovely book.

Very interesting book.I liked it because it had a lot of different ideas in it. It starts out with a girl called e d I e who lived in ireland. She took care of her mother and father.When the mother died she wanted a different way of life. She wanted to go to paris to be a baker. Bakery was in C UN PIL E G n e. She loved To bake because she could be alone. She made friends out there as well. She fell In love with a guy name H u g e. He had other plans for the bakery but she did not realize this until later in the book. History behind it. How the owne In During the war. In the 40s
How he tried to save the woman and her child before they went to the concentration camps. He had a interesting history as well. The woman Was i'm sure you're taken to a concentration camp but the girl they saved. She was the one who was running the bakery when that girl showed up from ireland. It has a very happy ending at the book You'll be very surprised.

This is a sweet story. I loved the French theme/words sprinkled throughout the book. It’s a quick, easy read. A little magic, romance, history.

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If you love stories where the magic isn’t just decoration but means something—like grief, love, and second chances woven into a loaf of brioche—this one’s for you.

Perfect if you’ve ever wandered the hidden streets of Paris, dream of a fresh morning baguette still warm from the oven, or crave a story with quiet magic and a wistful kind of warmth. 🥖💫

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Boulangerie rating: 3.75 🥐

If you loved the quiet, time-bending magic realism and emotional undercurrents of The Seven Year Slip—especially how New York City came alive as more than just a backdrop—you might want to tuck this one into your bag next.

The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris called to me because Paris is the city that feels like my heart’s home. I was hoping for something soft, a little magical, and deeply atmospheric—and that’s exactly what I got. This book felt like wandering into a dream disguised as a bakery. Cozy, wistful, and quietly enchanted, it has the kind of atmosphere that wraps around you like a well-worn sweater on a rainy day.

The Paris of this novel is dreamy and intimate, like a side street you stumble onto by accident and don’t want to leave.

Where The Seven Year Slip leads with romance and gives you emotional gut-punches wrapped in meet-cutes and missed timing, The Mysterious Bakery tucks its love story into the corners. The romance here is more of a gentle undercurrent—it doesn’t take center stage, and it never burns too hot. It’s more about connection than passion, more about quiet companionship than longing stares across time. If you’re looking for full-on swoon, this may feel light; but if you love when a relationship grows alongside personal healing, it might hit just right.

The magic here is quiet and lived-in, not flashy. It lives in sourdough starters and old love letters, in recipes that remember, and in the kind of moments where the past and present seem to blur—just for a breath.

It’s a slower story, and I won’t lie—there were moments I wanted it to pick up steam. But once I settled into the rhythm, I didn’t really want to leave the Rue de Paris.

🥐 Tropes & Themes:

- Slow-burn romance with a maybe-cursed cinnamon roll of a man
- Cozy, escapist Parisian setting
- Found family through flour and fate
- Magical realism that feels grounded in real emotion
- Healing from grief and starting over

Thank you to Harper Collins 360, NetGalley, and Evie Woods for the advance reader copy of this book. The opinions in this review are my own.

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When Edie Jones decides she needs a fresh start, she applies for a job at a bakery on Rue de Paris. However, it is not in Paris, which she finds out to her chagrin. Lodgings turn out to be a cold attic room, Edie struggles with the French language, and she is not allowed into the basement where the ovens are located. Almost ready to go home to Ireland, Edie sticks with her job and things turn out better than she imagined. This novel combines mystery, romance, adventure, history, and of course France! I especially enjoyed the evocative descriptions of the bakery and the town, and I was drawn into the book immediately.

I received this novel from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

Absolutely enchanting! A Tasty and Magical treat. It swept me off my feet from the very first page. Nestled in the cobblestone charm of Compiègne, this story feels like stepping into a warm patisserie and made me long for a chocolate croissant, France, and its magic.

The premise is utterly enchanting: a quaint bakery whispered to craft pastries capable of mending hearts and awakening forgotten memories. From the very first page, I was charmed—giggling, wide-eyed, and entirely under its spell. Edie Lane is a heroine of quiet brilliance, her youthful dreams and tender idealism rendered with such poignancy. She is innocent, hopeful, and profoundly human. Her journey from Ireland to a town far from the Paris she imagined is woven with charm, gentle chaos, and the subtle unfolding of self-discovery.

The prose is imbued with whimsy—dotted with personal sarcasm, yet never cloying—striking a delicate balance that enchants without overwhelming. The atmosphere evokes the gentle warmth of a favorite blanket and hot chocolate on a rainy afternoon, inviting you to linger on every page. This is a story that belongs in hardcover—because some tales are simply too special not to be treasured on a shelf, always within reach.

The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris swept me away and I did not want to put it down wanting to know what happened next! Evie Woods has a way of sharing emotions in her writing that gets you to tear up constantly or at least for me she did. I related to the main character, Edie on how she felt about losing her mother including trying to distract herself from her grief which in turn is also what some other character's are doing as well.

Evie always wanted to go to Paris after hearing her parents many tales of going there.
Even better she got a job at a famous bakery in Paris of all things! At least that's what she thought. Accidentally accepting a job in a different bakery in a totally different town isn't what Evie wanted but it's apparently what she needed. She just doesn't know it yet. Working along side the owner, Madame Moreau, she doesn't quite know what to make of her or even know if Madame likes her but she is determined to not give up. Along her way to find herself after her mother's death, Evie experiences some romance, friendships, mystery and a bit of history learning. The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris is a delightful tale which I highly recommend.

Thank you so much to Netgalley, Harper 360 and the author, Evie Woods for the ARC. All opinions are of my own accord.

Boy, another lovely book from Evie Woods. I enjoyed the adventure and definitely recommend it. It was well paced and kept me turning pages and it, as all good books do, left me sad the journey was over. Can't wait for her next book.

This book had me hooked from the very beginning. I grew up with the love of all things French and wanting to go there, and as an adult, I had a chance to go and experience it for myself and it is a magical city. I could completely relate with Edith and wanting to go and experience what she’s dreamed of her whole life. I will admit I did have some trouble with the use of French in this novel and not always knowing the English translation of what was being said. Sometimes the author would write the phrase in French, and then Edith would reply in English, giving me some context, but sometimes I was left not knowing what was being said by the character, which was a bit frustrating. However, I loved the magical realism of this book and the connections that were formed. I was able to predict the plot twist around halfway in. It was predictable, but I still thoroughly enjoyed this story. It was a very good book!

When Edie takes off to try and live her life, she expected to land in Paris. While her plane did land in Paris, Edie didn’t. But life has more in store for her than she could’ve expected and hanging in and keeping her to a job. She committed to leads her to experience that she never would’ve had if she didn’t take that first step.

This was such a feel good read that I can’t help but put it back in my to be red pile for a second reading at some point. If only we could all have an experience like this in our lives. It’s well written, relatable, and

A good story about starting over. Edie put her life on hold for her mother. After her mother's death, she didn't know what to do with herself. So, she got a job in France. A place that her mother often talked about. Edie thought she would be living in Paris, but she ended up in Compiegne. It took her a while to realize that it was the exact right place for her. She found herself there in a little bakery that might be haunted. At first, she thinks to leave after only being there a couple of days, but she soon learned that it was where she belonged.

I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK (AND I DIDN'T THINK I WOULD AT FIRST)
This is a story of someone who has studied French and thinks it won't be a big deal to get a job in France. What we are never told, when we study a language, is that we are given the questions to memorize, but not the answers. So we can perfectly ask, for example, "Where is the bank" but we have no clue about the answer we're given. Add to that, the loneliness of knowing no one, being in a small town not even where you thought you were supposed to go, and learning how to cope with it all at once. There is also a unique mystery.
The author has chosen to have a lot of the conversations in French. At first, I found it tedious, even though I have some basic French, and the translations are not always the same on an emotional level. But it becomes a superb way to immerse the reader in the daily life of the characters and become a part of the group.
I was so happy that I stuck with this marvelous story. It was a unique and very rewarding experience. I highly recommend it to anyone who is a Francophile, or just wonders what it would be like to travel to some part of the world that is different from your daily life. It brought back memories of vacationing in France, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. How the struggle with the language barrier was made so much easier by kindness and tolerance on both sides. How, aside from the language, the people were very similar: friendly, curious, and helpful.
Thank you to the publisher for this ARC.

The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris is the second book by Evie Woods that I've jumped into, and I have to say, I liked this one way more than the first! It's such a cozy and heartwarming read that really lifts your spirits.
We meet Edith, who decides to take a job at a bakery in France. Right off the bat, there’s a little mix-up that shows her it won’t be as straightforward as she thought. But that’s just the start of her adventure! Throughout the story, she makes new friends and faces some interesting challenges.
As someone who adores all things France and has a love for baking, this book hooked me right away. I breezed through it, it’s definitely a fast read! I liked Edith, though I found myself scratching my head at her choices sometimes. But honestly, all the other characters were great, and I really enjoyed the setting and the mystery that unfolded.
It felt like one of those heartwarming Hallmark movies, which I totally love. I really did enjoy my time with this book! That said, there was that slight sense that something was missing, but I can't quite put my finger on it. Still, I definitely recommend it, and you can bet I'll be checking out more from Evie Woods!

Edith has cared for others all her life and now she is ready to do something for herself. As she cared for her mom, they talked about the lovely city of Paris where her parents had honeymooned. Edith longs to see Paris and experience all the things that her mom had told her about. When she comes upon an ad listing a job for an assistant manager in a bakery in Paris she is overcome. And the only requirement is that the person speak English. Before thinking twice Edith applies for the position. And before she knows it, she has gotten the job and is on her way to Paris.
But when she arrives in Paris, her bright hopes are dashed. The bakery is not located in downtown Paris like she thought but in a small town to the north of Paris. When she finally arrives at the correct address, she is disappointed to see a small bakery on a cobbled stone lane.
Things may look bleak, but Edith does not realize the mysterious and magical things that take place in that bakery.

Evie Woods once again creates a perfect blend of the past and the present with a magical touch. This cozy mystery is an entertaining trip to the world of family traditions, kindness, and friendship.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book.

Edith put her life on hold caring for her mother until cancer took her, leaving just Edith and her dad in Ireland. Looking for a change in her life, she accepts a job in Compiegne, France as an assistant at a small bread bakery, a boulangerie. She doesn't realize that the bakery is slightly haunted and in financial trouble, but as she grows to love the place and the friends she makes, Edith decides to fight to save it, and perhaps, this new life she's built.


Edith is much like Jane Austen’s Emma, and the bakery is much like The Shop Around the Corner. This book is peppered with local WW2 history, baking, gypsy jazz music, and a little romance, perfect for fans of these elements.


The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris is a cozy romantic drama that will have you craving real French bread, creamy hot cocoa, and victory for a little artisan bakery in a small town in France.


I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. All opinions expressed are solely mine and do not reflect the author, publisher, or affiliates.

Enchanté - to read such a clever, delightful book!! What a delightful book about a French bakery in a small town outside of Paris. It has everything - mystery, romance, villains, friends, good guys, history and....a ghost. The plot developed nicely, the characters were believable and fully rounded out. It is not the story I expected but even better. I don't see any shortcomings or flaws in this book, but perhaps it's because it was such a nice read. I would recommend this book to everyone - it's a quick read and a pleasure!

This ARC was provided by NetGalley and the publisher, the opinions expressed herein are strictly my own.

THE MYSTERIOUS BAKERY ON RUE DE PARIS is a sweet confection that delivers a recognizable plot amidst a few surprises. I wouldn’t call the surprises ‘mysterious’; this is not really a mystery in a conventional sense. An Irish woman takes a job sight unseen in France to get back to her life after the death of her beloved mother. The bakery is not located in Paris as she anticipated. Her arrival in the small town was not greeted with wild enthusiasm. But in the way of all books about bakeries and baking, she will find her friends, fans and a permanent place within the community. This is an easy book to read and one filled with descriptions of luscious French confections. I received my copy from the publisher through NetGalley.