THE FRENCH TWIST SERIES

AUTHOR:

Sandra Byrd

GENRE:

Romance
Christian

AGE:

16+

RATING:

4/5 Stars

REVIEW:

Ooh-la-la, these are one of the cutest and sweetest books ever! I couldn’t get enough of this series. What lovely books! ! If you love bakeries, clean romance stories, France and pastry shops, I don’t know if there is a better book to read. From starting a job in a french bakery in Seattle to moving to France, going to pastry school, falling in love and pursuing her relationship with God even in the midst of struggles. Lexi is super relatable and I found myself fully invested into her internal struggles. She’s diligent, persistent, kind, a fast learner, and also has a fun personality that is immediately intriguing. It was interesting watching her learn and grow at her job and such a pleasure reading her journey! It was a light read, but had several touching moments. 

WARNINGS:

Lexi’s friend, Tanya, was raped on a date previous to the book and holds a lot of pain and wounds through that. Lexi and her often talk about it and Tanya eventually learns to move on and date good Godly guys. 

TAKEAWAYS:

Throughout this book, Lexi was learning how to make her relationship with God her own. She learns how to not rely on a man to fulfill her needs and wants, but ultimately rely on God because our strength is founded in him alone. And once she is able to trust Him, she is able to live in true freedom and not rely on the paycheck next month. 

Reviewed by: Aubrey Claire

 

The Blurb

What do you do when you’ve got a degree in French and absolutely no job prospects? Of course, you slide into your favorite French bakery for a café crème! When a lighthearted conversation with the manager of the local patisserie turns into a job offer, Lexi Stuart gladly accepts.

She indulges in tasty pastries and wins over skeptical coworkers, but the glamour is minimal, and the pay is less than generous. Trouble by the handful is stirred into her life as she juggles the flirtatious baker she has her eye on and a handsome young executive who likes Lexi even more than her Napoleons.

As she folds together dilemma and delight, Lexi learns that trying to fulfill everyone else’s expectations is not satisfying. Instead, she must risk everything safe and comfortable to find out if the dream is within her reach.

Download and devour this delicious series, lashed with romance and fun, and spiced with a lightly Christian worldview. Bon Appétit!

About the Author

Sandra Byrd, the author of more than fifty books, her work has received many awards, nominations, and accolades, including a starred review-PW Pick from Publishers Weekly and multiple starred reviews and Best Book selections from Library Journal. Other awards include the Historical Novel Society’s Editor’s Choice, two Christy Awards nominations, a BookPage Top Pick for Romance, and inclusion on Booklist’s Top Ten Inspirational Books of the Year list.

A dedicated foodie, Sandra cooks through the topic and location of every book she writes. In addition, she collects vintage glass and service ware in her free time, loves long walks with her husband, and Sunday Suppers with her growing family.

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