Left without a job AND without a boyfriend, Lia is struggling to find her balance and a way to get back her happiness. The last time she fully enjoyed being alive was long ago when she spent time with the Molins in the French ´pink city´, Toulouse. Now at a crossroad, she wants to feel alive again, hence her decision to return. But it looks like she cannot stay away of trouble: the family bakery is facing serious financial difficulties, plus she has to chose between two charming men.
The Boulangerie on the Corner by Susan Buchanan is more than just a book about romance in France. I came for the love - and Toulouse - but stayed for the trouble. I loved how objective conditions - economic difficulties - challenge the characters, especially Lia, pushing them to find solutions and ultimately experience the feeling of belonging - to a family, a place, a community.
This feeling of belonging is very important in this book, creating the backbone of the story. And when we are really aware of its strength, maybe we can also be able to pick up better partners that would rather care about other person´s feelings than being focused on their own wishes only.
The plot is engaging and relatable, with characters being faced with real-life choices. My bonus was to be literarily back in Toulouse where I always spent a joyous time.
Rating: 3.5 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
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