Love is always on the menu in this warm and humorous story about friendship, found family, and unexpected romance set in the city where dreams often come true.
Thea Rogers creates pastries that are delicate, romantic, and full of flavor—but her own life feels far less inspiring. More like a plain rice cake than a perfect croissant. Ten years ago, she spent a magical year in Paris working at Nanine Laurent’s restaurant, surrounded by five unforgettable roommates and the charm of the City of Lights. Ever since, she’s dreamed of opening her own boulangerie. But without Paris—and without the friends who once believed in her—Thea has slowly lost sight of that dream, and maybe even of herself.
Instead, she keeps going through the motions, baking croissants, working long hours, and escaping into her favorite films to brighten an otherwise ordinary life.
Then the call comes that changes everything: Nanine, the woman who once inspired her, has fallen seriously ill.
Thea knows exactly what she must do—return to Paris and help save Nanine’s struggling restaurant. With her old roommates by her side again, she’s determined to bring the beloved place back to life. What she doesn’t expect is that her friends have plans for her too.
They know Thea has been hiding behind her apron for far too long. Different as they all are, they’ve always understood her better than anyone—even her own family. While helping Nanine, they begin working their magic on Thea as well, giving her the confidence boost—and the makeover—she never knew she needed.
Things become even more complicated when Thea meets Nanine’s handsome lawyer, known to her friends as “Mr. Pinstripes,” and sparks begin to fly.
But just when her Paris fairy tale seems possible, reality arrives with a tempting offer: the chance to own a bakery back in her small hometown. Accepting it would mean leaving behind the people who feel like family—and the man she’s beginning to love.
Now Thea must choose between the safe life she once imagined and the bigger, braver dream waiting for her in Paris.
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