alexis hall paris daillencourt is about to crumble

Directionless at university and holed up mainly with his cat and no-nonsense roommate, the latter has entered him into ‘Bake Expectations,’ the nation’s favourite baking show, to try and boost his confidence. Suffering from levels of abandonment issues and near-crippling anxiety, he’s only in his early twenties and it wouldn’t be surprising if he’d already given himself gray hair and a stomach ulcer. Paris, as alluded to in the title, is a mess. While Hall’s expected wit remains at large and there’s no denying the sheer consumability of yet another one of his works, his prose and rhythm practiced and at ease, his latest pushes against what has typically deemed a likable leading character. And when the show’s vicious fanbase confirms his worst anxieties, Paris’s confidence is torn apart quicker than tear-and-share bread.īut 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.Īvailable Novemfrom Hachette Audio as a digital download, and in Print and Ebook from Forever.The second installment of Alexis Hall’s ‘Winner Bakes All’ series, Paris Daillencourt is About to Crumble will be a telling exercise for readers who haven’t dealt firsthand with mental illness – be it from themselves or loved ones. Still, neither his growing romance with Tariq nor his own impressive bakes can keep Paris’s fear of failure from spoiling his happiness. Sure, he’s the competition, but he’s also cute and kind, with more confidence than Paris could ever hope to have. 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.īut not only does he win week one’s challenge-he meets fellow contestant Tariq Hassan.

Despite his passion for baking, his cat, and his classics degree, constant self-doubt and second-guessing have left him a curdled, directionless mess. Paris Daillencourt is a recipe for disaster. 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.

Alexis hall paris daillencourt is about to crumble