I am so delighted to be on the tour to celebrate Jennifer Bohnet's romance, Falling for a French Dream which was published by Boldwood Books on 9th September.
Escape to hills high above the French Riviera with
international bestseller Jennifer Bohnet.
After tragically losing her husband, Nicola Jacques and her
teenage son Oliver relocate to his father’s family's Olive Farm in the hills
above the French Riviera.
Due a family feud, Oliver has never known his fathers’ side
of the family and Grandpapa Henri is intent that Oliver will take over the
reins of the ancestral farm and his rightful inheritance.
Determined to keep her independence from a rather controlling
Grandpapa, Nicola buys a run-down cottage on the edge of the family's Olive
Farm and sets to work renovating their new home and providing an income by
cultivating the small holding that came with the Cottage.
As the summer months roll by, Nicola and Oliver begin to
settle happily into their new way of life with the help of Aunts Josephine and
Odette, Henri’s twin sisters and local property developer Gilles Bongars.
But the arrival of some unexpected news and guests at the
farm, force Nicole and Aunt Josephine to assess what and where their futures
lie.
This book was previously published as The French Legacy.
My Thoughts
Jennifer Bohnet certainly creates a world which you would love to escape into! You feel for Nicola and her desire to establish her own independent way of life which at times is thwarted by certain characters. She keeps a clear head however and always tries her best for her son. Family is at the heart of the story. Some family ties are shown to be a strength but cannot be forced.
The story telling is a strength is this book, with one or two surprising events. The French countryside is evoked beautifully and you can certainly visualise the farm and the village nearby. Coming to terms with loss and grief are important themes. You see all Nicola's vulnerability in her moments of self- doubt. I enjoyed the different characters you meet, especially the twin sisters, Josephine and Odette who are so different in personality, and the irascible, Henri. This is an enjoyable read which conjures up a beautiful part of the world and which transports you there, effortlessly.
In short: Escape to the French countryside
About the Author
Jennifer Bohnet is the bestselling author of over 12
women’s fiction titles, including Villa of Sun and Secrets and A Riviera
Retreat. She is originally from the West Country but now lives in the wilds of
rural Brittany, France.
Thanks to Jennifer Bohnet and Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
Catch up with the rest of the tour!
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