Having enjpyed Christmas on the Riviera, I am delighted to feature the next instalment in the story, Summer on the French Riviera, by Jennifer Bohnet. it was published by Boldwood Books on March 29th. You can read my review of Christmas on the Riviera here.
A family reunited after a twenty-year estrangement, will
discover secrets that change their lives forever…
Gabriella Jacques, is happy to be back in her childhood
home, Villa Espoir in the South of France ready to embrace fresh experiences
with friends new and old and to heal some deep family scars.
Recently widowed Harriet Rogers, hopes to rebuild her family
life and reconnect with Elodie, the daughter she abandoned into her mother
Gabby’s care to follow her heart. But when an acquaintance from the past seeks
her out, Harriet fears a secret from her past will ruin her plans.
Elodie Jacques, adores her new life in her Grandmothers old
home as a freelance journalist. Her relationship with her mother is tense as
she struggles to understand why her mother won’t talk to her about the past, as
until their past is resolved, there can be no future.
Will these three women, all living under the same roof after
two decades adrift be able to put aside the past and find harmony in the
present together?
My Thoughts
This story of three generations of a family weaves together the different story threads in such an enjoyable manner. I was delighted to take up their lives again and to see how living on the French Riviera has been working out.
I found Harriet’s story the most interesting probably because she was recent addition to the story. The complicated dynamics between the women is skilfully shown as they try to learn to live together. As before, the glorious French Riviera lights up the story and offers an escape to the reader from the grey skies of home. As the secrets of the past filter to the surface, it is great to see the reactions of each of the women. This is a warm, uplifting story about three characters you come to feel that you know so well.
In short: sun, France, romance, family
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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