Last updated on May 7, 2026
The afterlife’s sassiest spirit guide is about to slay Paris. All she has to do is wrangle a few wayward souls—including her own. Fresh off a solo incarnation where she mastered independence a little too well, spirit guide Pearly Gates is trying to follow the rules—or at least appear like she is. But when her first official charges—a prickly retiree, a guilt-ridden widower with a closeted grandson, and a young woman for whom romance has never quite clicked—hit a spiritual dead end, Pearly makes a bold move. She nudges them into a group tour of the City of Love… then tags along in disguise.
Her boss is not amused. The deal? If Pearly can raise their spiritual vibes by the end of the trip, she wins the freedom to guide her way. If not, she’ll get transferred to a cosmic wasteland. No pressure.
From midnight snacks to museum flirtations, moonlit magic to Pride celebrations, Pearly’s meddling sparks transformations she never expected. And when her ex-soulmate, Thunder, signs on as their tour guide—hoping to reconnect—she’s forced to reconsider the walls she’s built around her own heart. Can they finally break their old patterns, or are they doomed to repeat history all over again?
Set in present-day Paris, The Midnight Croissant is a warm, inclusive fantasy celebrating love in all its forms—full of found family, fresh starts, and the magic of showing up as your fabulous, flawed self.
The Good Place meets Amélie—with glitter.
This book sparkles as a standalone, while also continuing the Pearly Gates series. (Pearly Gates is also available in this sale.)“A hilarious and thought-provoking romp through life, death, and the lives that are lived in-between… filled with psychological depth, surprising twists of plot, and just plain fun.” —D. Donovan, Senior Editor, Midwest Book Review
“Some books entertain you. Some books comfort you. And then there are books like The Midnight Croissant. The kind that gently takes your face in its hands and says, ‘You’re allowed to be exactly who you are.'” —NetGalley Reviewer
“Pure sparkle. Bursting with charm… Warm, whimsical, and wonderfully inclusive, this book feels like a hug wrapped in Parisian stardust.” —NetGalley Reviewer
Regular Price: $4.99
Sale Price: $0.99The e-book is currently available exclusively on Amazon, for individual purchase or via Kindle Unlimited.
Content note: The story is largely cozy, but it does contain mentions of homophobia/conversion therapy. This subplot is resolved in an uplifting, life-affirming way.
Bonnie Solomon has a passion for crafting humorous, uplifting stories in magical settings. A Midwest native and seasoned Hollywood professional, she brings over two decades of experience in feature film development with industry giants like Walden Media and DreamWorks Animation. Her passion for storytelling has driven her work as a creative consultant, where she’s written film and TV treatments, edited novels, and coached writers from outlines through final drafts. As a queer writer, she is committed to authentic and aspirational LGBTQ representation. When she’s not writing, you can find her cuddling the cat, shaking it loose on the dance floor, or finding the best latte in LA.
No AI was used in the writing, art, or marketing of this book.