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One Summer in Provence by Carol Drinkwater #Review #PublicationDay

  I am delighted to be featuring Carol Drinkwater's latest novel, One Summer in Provence  today which is published today by Corvus on July 3rd.  I have enjoyed several of her previous novels and you can read my revews here:  The Lost Girl    |    The House on the Edge of the Cliff   A season of surprises...   Celia Grey appears to have the perfect life: married to Dominic, the man of her dreams, and living on a glorious, thriving vineyard in the south of France. To celebrate their good fortune, she decides to throw a huge party.   When she is contacted by a stranger who claims to be her long-lost son, David, the newborn she gave up at twenty and has never spoken of since, Celia impulsively invites him for the weekend of celebrations - without mentioning it to her husband.   Despite his surprise, Dominic graciously welcomes David and his unexpected companion - but secretly he harbours doubts. Is David really Ce...

Not in a Billion Years by Camilla Isley #Review

 


Bestselling Camilla Isley returns with this gorgeously funny enemies-to-lovers rom com, perfect for fans of Sarah Adams, Lynn Painter and Jo Watson. It was published by Boldwood Books on September 6th.

She's a self-made fitness sensation. He's a billionaire mogul. They're sworn enemies and rivals... aren't they?

Blake Avery knows all about hard work. She’s gone from making videos in her teenage bedroom to founding a booming fitness business and opening a state-of-the-art Manhattan gym. Now she’s on the cusp of realizing her wildest dreams, and she’s not going to let anyone stand in her way.

Certainly not man-of-the-hour Gabriel Mercer. He might be one of the biggest names in the fitness world and set women’s pulses soaring more than a grueling HIIT workout, but he grew up in a billionaire dynasty and had everything handed to him – or so Blake thinks.

But when Blake publicly criticizes Gabriel, she sparks a feud that neither entrepreneur is willing to back down from. And in an industry that seems determined to keep pushing them together, can Blake hold on to her grudge? Or will she finally warm up to Gabriel's charm?


 My Thoughts

This is such an entertaining romcom, crackling with chemistry between the two central characters and with some whip smart dialogue throughout. I loved the interactions between Blake and Gabriel as they traded put downs and they were never given in a mean spirited way. Starting as business enemies, they find their paths crossing and Gabriel's pursuit of what he wants leaves you in no doubt as to how he has become so successful. However, both characters have a softer side hidden below the surface and need to open up with their vulnerabilities if they are to get past their arguments.

    Blake is also totally dedicated to her business. Being a self -made business woman, she has no time for those she thinks were handed everything on a plate. You see her softer side when she drops everything to help her family. She has never tried to hide her humble background. The pace of the story is fast and snappy. I also liked some of the secondary characters, such as Gabriel's PA and his brother, Thomas. Thos is a great escapist read from start to finish, full of entertaining moments.

In short: enemies to lovers

 


About the Author

Camilla Isley is an engineer who left science behind to write bestselling contemporary rom-coms set all around the world. She lives in Italy.

You can follow Camilla here: Facebook   |  Twitter   |   Goodreads 
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Thanks to Camilla Isley, Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour. 
 
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