{"id":29662,"date":"2022-11-08T10:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T14:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/?p=29662"},"modified":"2022-11-08T10:48:03","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T14:48:03","slug":"review-paris-daillencourt-is-about-to-crumble-by-alexis-hall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/08\/review-paris-daillencourt-is-about-to-crumble-by-alexis-hall\/","title":{"rendered":"Review \u2764\ufe0f Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumble by Alexis Hall"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-29662\" data-postid=\"29662\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-29662 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_bbbcac8 tb_first tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner gutter-narrow col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_49667e8 first\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_7036296 rounded drop-shadow customBorderRad_top image-center auto_fullwidth tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n\t\t    <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/paris-daillencourt-is-about-to-crumble-alexis-hall.jpg?resize=323%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-29663\" title=\"paris-daillencourt-is-about-to-crumble-alexis-hall\" alt=\"paris-daillencourt-is-about-to-crumble-alexis-hall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/paris-daillencourt-is-about-to-crumble-alexis-hall.jpg?w=323&amp;ssl=1 323w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/paris-daillencourt-is-about-to-crumble-alexis-hall.jpg?resize=194%2C300&amp;ssl=1 194w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/paris-daillencourt-is-about-to-crumble-alexis-hall.jpg?resize=400%2C619&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/>\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n    \t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_a1982ef customBorderRad_bottom repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">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\u00a0<span class=\"a-text-italic\">Bake Expectations,<\/span>\u00a0the nation\u2019s favourite baking show, Paris is sure he\u2019ll be the first one sent home.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">But not only does he win week one\u2019s challenge\u2014he meets fellow contestant Tariq Hassan. Sure, he\u2019s the competition, but he\u2019s 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\u2019s fear of failure from spoiling his happiness. And when the show\u2019s vicious fanbase confirms his worst anxieties, Paris\u2019s confidence is torn apart quicker than tear-and-share bread.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">But if Paris can find the strength to face his past, his future, and the chorus of hecklers that live in his brain, he\u2019ll realize it\u2019s the sweet things in life that he really deserves.<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_23787e9 last\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2d1ea91  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25881 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-recommends-banner-1.png?resize=296%2C72\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Nov 1, 2022<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Winner Bakes All<br \/><\/em><strong>Book:\u00a0<\/strong>2<br \/><strong>Heat Level:<\/strong> Warm<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Grand Central<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Forever<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong>\u00a09.99<\/p><hr \/><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><em>Paris is the anxiety monster.<\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">This book is so different from what Hall has delivered in the past, which is what makes it so good. Hall once again displays the depth of writing chops and talent in this story about a baker who\u2019s a little too wrapped up in his head, and a little too much for this baking competition.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Our hero, but is he thought, <strong>Paris Daillencourt<\/strong>, is a walking talking disaster. Whether he\u2019s spouting something that doesn\u2019t make much sense, bashing people accidentally in the face with freezer doors, or genuinely putting himself down he\u2019s just someone you want to wrap up in a hug. Though from all descriptors of those around him, Paris is smoking hot, though his fashion sense is miles from his famous fashion designer father and model mother. All of this is made worse when all of his mess is filmed for television.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">How does this happen? Well, Paris\u2019s best friend, a fat Glaswegian sex goddess, signed him up for the show. He\u2019s a fabulous baker so of course, he got in. Though the competition isn\u2019t going like he planned and meeting someone like <strong>Tariq Hassan<\/strong>, confident in his walk, his talk, and his baking skills throws Paris even more off-guard.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">These two falling for each other makes sense, and while most would think this has the potential for an Alexis Hall romcom, it alas is not. This is new adult and there is plenty of angst, growing pains, and a lot of deep emotions around mental illness, boundaries, and growing up that tore at my heartstrings a little. At times this story was even difficult to read and my heart ached for Paris and some of the challenges that he couldn\u2019t seem to overcome. \u00a0<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">This book is a romance though and there is a HEA, though it\u2019s hard-fought. The characterization is top notch and as I mentioned above Hall really does Paris just in the accuracy of his portrayal. While this isn\u2019t always a feel-good, laughable story, there are plenty of moments that are chuckling-inducing. There is also Four Daves, a laser gun fight with children, plenty of yummy goodness, and lots of quirky side characters.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">If you want something off the beaten path, a romance that showcases a hero battling for love and against mental illness this is definitely the book for you.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Landra<\/em><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_eb0616c customBorderRad repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UkAzt0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/3DOBYAT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">iBooks<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/paris-daillencourt-is-about-to-crumble-alexis-hall\/1140976918?ean=9781538703342\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">B&amp;N<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/audiobook\/paris-daillencourt-is-about-to-crumble-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Kobo<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Alexis_Hall_Paris_Daillencourt_Is_About_to_Crumble?id=QqVdEAAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Google Play<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            \t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t<\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paris Daillencourt is a recipe for disaster. 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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\u00a0Bake Expectations,\u00a0the nation\u2019s favourite baking show, Paris is sure he\u2019ll be the first one sent home.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>But not only does he win week one\u2019s challenge\u2014he meets fellow contestant Tariq Hassan. Sure, he\u2019s the competition, but he\u2019s 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\u2019s fear of failure from spoiling his happiness. And when the show\u2019s vicious fanbase confirms his worst anxieties, Paris\u2019s confidence is torn apart quicker than tear-and-share bread.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>But if Paris can find the strength to face his past, his future, and the chorus of hecklers that live in his brain, he\u2019ll realize it\u2019s the sweet things in life that he really deserves.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-recommends-banner-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Nov 1, 2022<br \/><strong>Series:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Winner Bakes All<br \/><\/em><strong>Book:\u00a0<\/strong>2<br \/><strong>Heat Level:<\/strong> Warm<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Grand Central<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Forever<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong>\u00a09.99<\/p><hr \/><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><em>Paris is the anxiety monster.<\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">This book is so different from what Hall has delivered in the past, which is what makes it so good. Hall once again displays the depth of writing chops and talent in this story about a baker who\u2019s a little too wrapped up in his head, and a little too much for this baking competition.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Our hero, but is he thought, <strong>Paris Daillencourt<\/strong>, is a walking talking disaster. Whether he\u2019s spouting something that doesn\u2019t make much sense, bashing people accidentally in the face with freezer doors, or genuinely putting himself down he\u2019s just someone you want to wrap up in a hug. Though from all descriptors of those around him, Paris is smoking hot, though his fashion sense is miles from his famous fashion designer father and model mother. All of this is made worse when all of his mess is filmed for television.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">How does this happen? Well, Paris\u2019s best friend, a fat Glaswegian sex goddess, signed him up for the show. He\u2019s a fabulous baker so of course, he got in. Though the competition isn\u2019t going like he planned and meeting someone like <strong>Tariq Hassan<\/strong>, confident in his walk, his talk, and his baking skills throws Paris even more off-guard.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">These two falling for each other makes sense, and while most would think this has the potential for an Alexis Hall romcom, it alas is not. This is new adult and there is plenty of angst, growing pains, and a lot of deep emotions around mental illness, boundaries, and growing up that tore at my heartstrings a little. At times this story was even difficult to read and my heart ached for Paris and some of the challenges that he couldn\u2019t seem to overcome. \u00a0<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">This book is a romance though and there is a HEA, though it\u2019s hard-fought. The characterization is top notch and as I mentioned above Hall really does Paris just in the accuracy of his portrayal. While this isn\u2019t always a feel-good, laughable story, there are plenty of moments that are chuckling-inducing. There is also Four Daves, a laser gun fight with children, plenty of yummy goodness, and lots of quirky side characters.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">If you want something off the beaten path, a romance that showcases a hero battling for love and against mental illness this is definitely the book for you.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Landra<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UkAzt0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/3DOBYAT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/paris-daillencourt-is-about-to-crumble-alexis-hall\/1140976918?ean=9781538703342\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&amp;N<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/audiobook\/paris-daillencourt-is-about-to-crumble-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kobo<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Alexis_Hall_Paris_Daillencourt_Is_About_to_Crumble?id=QqVdEAAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29662","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29662"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29662\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29665,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29662\/revisions\/29665"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29663"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29662"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29662"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29662"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}