Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumbl..., Alexis Hall
Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumbl..., Alexis Hall
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Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumble

Author: Alexis Hall

Narrator: Ewan Goddard

Unabridged: 12 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Forever

Published: 11/01/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

From the bestselling author of Boyfriend Material comes a sweet and scrumptious romantic comedy about facing your insecurities, finding love, and baking it off, no matter what people say. 

Paris Daillencourt is a recipe for disaster. Despite his passion for baking, his cat, and his classics degree, constant self-doubt and second-guessing have left him a curdled, directionless mess. So when his roommate enters him in Bake Expectations, the nation’s favourite baking show, Paris is sure he’ll be the first one sent home.
 
But not only does he win week one’s challenge—he meets fellow contestant Tariq Hassan. Sure, he’s the competition, but he’s also cute and kind, with more confidence than Paris could ever hope to have. Still, neither his growing romance with Tariq nor his own impressive bakes can keep Paris’s fear of failure from spoiling his happiness. And when the show’s vicious fanbase confirms his worst anxieties, Paris’s confidence is torn apart quicker than tear-and-share bread.
 
But if Paris can find the strength to face his past, his future, and the chorus of hecklers that live in his brain, he’ll realize it’s the sweet things in life that he really deserves.
 

About Alexis Hall

Alexis Hall is the author of numerous novels, including The Affair of the Mysterious Letter, the Arden St. Ives series, and the Spires series.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Emily May on August 18, 2022

2 1/2 stars. Well. I honestly had quite a difficult time with this book. If you're looking for a cute romance, I would not recommend this. If I'm being honest, I think I only made it through because I, like Paris, have anxiety and felt like I owed it to him on some level to persevere through the exhau......more

Goodreads review by Heather K (dentist in my spare time) on January 20, 2023

Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumble is one of the most exhausting books I've ever read. I'm going to air a theory I've been ruminating on for awhile: I think Alexis Hall secretly hates romance. I've noticed a trend in a bunch of his books recently where he seems to like making things almost impos......more

Goodreads review by Marieke on November 01, 2022

This is not a romcom! I repeat this is not a romcom! Think of a gay Bridget Jones like Henry Fry’s First Time for Everything. The books have the same kind of vibes. A story like this isn’t for everyone. Paris is a mess and very whiny at times. He causes many cringe-worthy situations, and some might......more

Goodreads review by Adam on December 08, 2022

4.5 stars rounded up. I am a big fan of Alexis Hall. He has a talent for writing deeply thoughtful, respectful, and generous portrayals of diverse people from a wide variety of circumstances and backgrounds. Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumble is no different. A quick summary: the follow up to the......more

Goodreads review by Lance on October 22, 2022

3.5 stars. Despite the genre it falls in, Paris Daillencourt is About to Crumble is less of a romance and more of a tale starring a messy protagonist getting his life together with a strong romantic subplot.......more


Quotes

"[Hall] crafts some of the most sparkling prose in contemporary romance. . . . we give this fully baked concept our highest compliments."—Entertainment Weekly on Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake, A-

"Hall does it again with this scrumptious, quietly subversive rom-com again . . . Hilarious, heartwarming, and grounded, Rosaline's story proves that happy endings look different from person to person."—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review, on Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake

"In this delicious romantic comedy . . . Hall creates a memorable cast of characters, from Rosaline's supportive ex-girlfriend to the utterly adorable and scene-stealing Amelie. Setting the book at a reality TV show is a brilliant choice . . . there's sparkling humor and plenty of baking mishaps. A perfect bake."—Kirkus, Starred Review, on Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake

"Hall seamlessly combines humor, romance, and drama to create a story that is intimately believable and at once cozy and sexy. . . . The book combines sweet escapism and poignant cultural touchstones with well-crafted characters and hilariously familiar settings. Hall does it again with this culturally relevant, wonderfully escapist foray into the baking world. This is a must-buy for any library."—Library Journal, Starred Review, on Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake

"Hall’s creation is a joy—a deeply emotional and ultimately rewarding story about a woman finding her true path and true love, surrounded by delicious baked goods on a BBC soundstage."—Bookpage on Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake

"A romance that's made for fans of the UK's Great British Bakeoff."—Oprah Daily on Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake

"[A] romance perfect for fans of The Great British Bake Off!"—Book Riot on Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake

"With loads of wit and baking-related banter . . . perfect for fans of the Great British Bake Off and Hall’s trademark humour."—The Nerd Daily on Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake

"A must-read."—Hypable on Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake