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The Blue Bistro: A Novel Paperback – May 25, 2010

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Elin Hilderbrand, author of the enchanting Summer People and The Beach Club, invites you to experience the perfect getaway with her sparkling novel, The Blue Bistro.

Adrienne Dealey has spent the past six years working for hotels in exotic resort towns. This summer she has decided to make Nantucket home. Left flat broke by her ex-boyfriend, she is desperate to earn some fast money. When the desirable Thatcher Smith, owner of Nantucket's hottest restaurant, is the only one to offer her a job, she wonders if she can get by with no restaurant experience. Thatcher gives Adrienne a crash course in the business...and they share an instant attraction. But there is a mystery about their situation: what is it about Fiona, the Blue Bistro's chef, that captures Thatcher's attention again and again? And why does such a successful restaurant seem to be in its final season before closing its doors for good? Despite her uncertainty, Adrienne must decide whether to open her heart for the first time, or move on, as she always does.

Infused with intimate Nantucket detail and filled with the warmth of passion and the breeze of doubt, The Blue Bistro is perfect summer reading.

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“A perfectly enjoyable beach book.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Hilderbrand keeps things moving briskly in between sumptuous descriptions of food, drink, and tableware, throwing in an in-depth lesson on the restaurant business for good measure. Fun, stylish, and absorbing vacation reading.” ―Booklist

“A wonderful, wonderful love story…the kind that you read, then recommend to many, many friends--and so, I recommend it to you. Highly.” ―James Patterson, bestselling author of Sundays at Tiffany's

“A wonderfully poignant behind-the-scenes journey into the world of high-end restaurants, island life, and the inner workings of the human heart. A great summer story.” ―Lolly Winston, New York Times bestselling author of Good Grief

“Hilderbrand adds depth to the novel with her multifaceted characters. The restaurant comes alive with believable conflicts between the staff and patrons. But the love story between Adrienne and Thatcher is the jewel of the novel. Together they discover the meaning of devotion and the rarity of real love.” ―Romantic Times BOOKclub Magazine

“This brand-new book is sure to become a summer favorite.” ―ReadersDigest.com (chosen as their #1 Unforgettable Beach Read)

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AN UNEXPECTED OPPORTUNITY LEADS TO...
Adrienne Dealey has spent the past six years working for hotels in exotic resort towns. This summer she has decided to make Nantucket home. Left flat broke by her ex-boyfriend, she is desperate to earn some fast money. When the desirable Thatcher Smith, owner of Nantucket's hottest restaurant, is the only one to offer her a job, she wonders if she can get by with no restaurant experience. Thatcher gives Adrienne a crash course in the business...and they share an instant attraction.
A SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE...
But there is a mystery about their situation: What is it about Fiona, the Blue Bistro's chef, who captures Thatcher's attention again and again? And why does such a successful restaurant seem to be in its final season before closing its doors for good? Despite her uncertainty, Adrienne must decide whether she'll move on, as she always does--or finally open her heart...
"A wonderfully poignant behind-the-scenes journey into the world of high-end restaurants, island life, and the inner workings of the human heart. A great summer story."
--Lolly Winston, author of "Good Grief"

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Griffin; Reprint edition (May 25, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0312628269
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0312628260
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.45 x 0.85 x 8.15 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Elin Hilderbrand first discovered the magic of Nantucket in July 1993. Her recipe for a happy island life includes running, writing at the beach, picnics at Eel Point with her three children, and singing "Home, Sweet Home" at the Club Car piano bar. Here's to Us is her seventeenth novel.

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Customers find the book engaging and easy to read. They love the characters and the writing style. The food descriptions are epic and well-researched. Many describe the book as entertaining and fun, with humor and emotion. However, opinions differ on the plot - some find it heartwarming and emotional, while others feel the ending is unrealistic.

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396 customers mention "Readability"384 positive12 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find the story interesting and easy to get lost in, with a delightful way of telling it. The storyline is well-written and relatable, making it a satisfying read.

"...Great storyline that kept me entertained and got me to know the characters. Hope to read more by this author." Read more

"Heartwarming story with great characters. Interesting, behind the scenes at a fast-paced restaurant...." Read more

"Women who like romantic and heartfelt stories will love this book. Savor every bite of delicious food served at The Blue Bistro" Read more

"...For some reason I struggled to get into this book. I liked the storyline, setting, characters and reading about the cooking/restaurant world...." Read more

143 customers mention "Character development"115 positive28 negative

Customers like the character development. They love the characters, even though they are flawed.

"...Great storyline that kept me entertained and got me to know the characters. Hope to read more by this author." Read more

"Heartwarming story with great characters. Interesting, behind the scenes at a fast-paced restaurant...." Read more

"...I liked the storyline, setting, characters and reading about the cooking/restaurant world. The ending started pulling me in, and then it just ended." Read more

"...The other characters were fun as well, but Adrienne mattered to me the most...." Read more

102 customers mention "Writing quality"97 positive5 negative

Customers find the writing quality engaging. They describe the book as a light read with clear and concise descriptions of places and events. Readers appreciate the characters and food descriptions. The setting of Nantucket Island is entertaining.

"This is the first book I’ve been able to read completely in a few years. Great storyline that kept me entertained and got me to know the characters...." Read more

"...She is a great story teller. This one is full of details on how a restaurant is run...." Read more

"...Fiona was so mysterious- until the end which was written so well...." Read more

"...Its real and tugs at your heart Elin Hildebrand is truly an artist of words." Read more

51 customers mention "Food detail"47 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the book's food details and insights into the cooking and restaurant world. They appreciate the well-researched information about running a restaurant, including behind-the-scenes details. The author's descriptions of food make readers hungry.

"...Interesting, behind the scenes at a fast-paced restaurant. Read a few EH novels, and surprised each time how her stories end...." Read more

"...I liked the storyline, setting, characters and reading about the cooking/restaurant world. The ending started pulling me in, and then it just ended." Read more

"The characters, the food, the emotion that just keep you reading! I truly enjoyed this book...." Read more

"...You'll want the deliciously described foods served there. Sit in a comfy chair and get ready to be reading a book you won't want to put down!" Read more

41 customers mention "Fun"34 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find the setting and characters entertaining, likable, and relatable. The story is described as a real-life story that readers can't put down.

"As always she has done it again - fun, sad, and leaves you thinking life never follows the route you think it will" Read more

"Wonderful book, I wanted to cry, cheer & cry some more. When you lose someone it changes you in so many ways. Some struggle to accept & move forward...." Read more

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"Great love story. Very emotional and funny and adventurous. This author captured such an outstanding slow burn romance...." Read more

173 customers mention "Plot"107 positive66 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the plot. Some find it heartwarming and engaging, with great characters and emotions that keep them reading. Others feel the ending is unrealistic and leaves them hanging. The development of the story at times seems slow and repetitive. Overall, opinions vary on whether the book is a fun romance or not.

"Heartwarming story with great characters. Interesting, behind the scenes at a fast-paced restaurant...." Read more

"...The ending started pulling me in, and then it just ended." Read more

"...If you're in search of a fun romance, you'll find it in the pages of The Blue Bistro." Read more

"The characters, the food, the emotion that just keep you reading! I truly enjoyed this book...." Read more

42 customers mention "Value for time"14 positive28 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's value for time. Some find it engaging and hard to put down, with a captivating story that keeps them hooked. Others consider it boring, predictable, and unsatisfying, with characters that seem pathetic and trite.

"This book was beyond repetitive. You got zero sense of "Adrienne", the main character, or why everyone would love her...." Read more

"...This one grabbed me right at the beginning!" Read more

"I was enjoying book until it would skip several pages and it would take me. A It's up..." Read more

"Total waste of time. Horrible ending. I was hoping she would go on to find true love and not this half ending" Read more

26 customers mention "Ease of reading"17 positive9 negative

Customers have different views on the book's ease of reading. Some find it engaging and easy to follow, with a complicated yet simple love story. Others find it tedious, long, and difficult to get into, saying the author didn't put much effort into the book.

"Is a novel it was quite good and kept me going all the tedious at times...." Read more

"...For some reason I struggled to get into this book. I liked the storyline, setting, characters and reading about the cooking/restaurant world...." Read more

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"The best love story ever! So complicated but yet so simple. The characters were realistic and you grew to love them...." Read more

The Blue Bistro
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The Blue Bistro
Hi Elin! Sitting here in Wilmington NC a couple days since I heard your touching "speech" at the NHRMC Foundation Pink Ribbon Luncheon. I thought you were great and instantly fell in love with your personality. I didn't purchase the book you had at the lunch, but instead decided to start with the book you say is your personal favorite. Only 8 pages in and I'm in love. It was a true pleasure hearing you speak. Wishing you all the best.
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  • pebbles004
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast and interesting read.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025
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    This is the first book I’ve been able to read completely in a few years. Great storyline that kept me entertained and got me to know the characters. Hope to read more by this author.
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  • Gina R.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Abrupt ending
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2024
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    Heartwarming story with great characters. Interesting, behind the scenes at a fast-paced restaurant. Read a few EH novels, and surprised each time how her stories end. I feel a little cheated and wanting more.
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  • Janet
    5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite Hildebrand book so far
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025
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    Women who like romantic and heartfelt stories will love this book. Savor every bite of delicious food served at The Blue Bistro
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not my favorite
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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    I have read other Elin Hilderbrand books & really enjoyed them. For some reason I struggled to get into this book. I liked the storyline, setting, characters and reading about the cooking/restaurant world. The ending started pulling me in, and then it just ended.
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  • Anna Kotsalidis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simply enchanting
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024
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    I loved this story from the first page. It was fun reading along and seeing how Adrienne's character developed. The other characters were fun as well, but Adrienne mattered to me the most. If you're in search of a fun romance, you'll find it in the pages of The Blue Bistro.
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  • Juan Ricardo
    4.0 out of 5 stars As a person who spends lots of time in restaurants for over 50 years I’ll tell you what I think
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
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    Is a novel it was quite good and kept me going all the tedious at times. The restaurant information was a little shallow and I could’ve handled a little more of the drama that every restaurant lives with every day. The humor, the affairs, the customers, the meanest and the beauty of the back of the house and the drama that goes with every restaurant no matter how small or how big from now till eternity.But it’s a good read, go for it
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  • Rhoda Galvani
    5.0 out of 5 stars one of her best
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2024
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    Always enjoy her books . She is a great story teller.
    This one is full of details on how a restaurant is run.
    Her characters all come to life and are so interesting.
    At the same time she draws us into a world very different from what is expected.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Again, Wow
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024
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    The characters, the food, the emotion that just keep you reading! I truly enjoyed this book. Erin has this way of capturing you and putting you right in the middle of everything that is happening, right in the moment. I can hear the sounds coming out of the kitchen, smell the food, hear the murmuring of the dining guests, the soft pop of the champagne and wine bottles opening. Great story, I’ll continue reading her books as long as they are published!
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  • Susan Marshall
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story
    Reviewed in Canada on September 18, 2023
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    Another great book by Elin. Loved the behind the scenes of the restaurant world. The friendship and love story were beautiful.
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  • Zarla
    5.0 out of 5 stars Why isn't it available on Kindle?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2024
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    A captivating novel which combines Elin Hilderbrand's twin loves: food and Nantucket. It's definitely one of her best so why isn't it available on Kindle? Nobody wants to buy an aged paperback with tiny font in 2024!
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  • alicia
    3.0 out of 5 stars A book about flossing your teeth
    Reviewed in Spain on August 4, 2023
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    I read this author starting by The Nantucket Hotel, good story good characters good hollywood plot.
    This book had plain characters, its predictable, not that I mind, but its the kind of predictability that leaves you feeling empty. I didnt connect with the characters and there were plenty of opportunities to get deeper on human matters, they are so shallow and the story is so simple i cant recommend it
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  • julie huleux
    5.0 out of 5 stars loved it!
    Reviewed in France on October 29, 2013
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    Once more Hilderbrand takes you through the twisted tormented life of her undeniably romantic characters, Nantucket is the place where every lovestory starts..
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  • Cracklebones
    4.0 out of 5 stars An easy read
    Reviewed in Canada on July 29, 2024
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    I have read a number of Elin Hinderbrand’s beach town books and they are interesting, easy reads. It’s nice to revisit the resort hotels and restaurants with each read. The characters are endearing.
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