Super cute and fluffy. Nothing new or exciting but a good easy poolside read. Will read more from the author.

A beautiful setting and a lovely light hearted romance read. Perfect for bringing some sunshine into rainy days. As it's set in Monte Carlo, there are a couple of mentions about flash lifestyles that did take me out of the story a little.

The French Riviera beckons in this sunny, fun escapist read. Joining the glamour obsessed and wealthy Riviera set, protagonist Jenna is starting her party planning job in Monte Carlo. Enjoyable and light hearted this is an entertaining romcom and one for the beach bag or from your reading chair for some guaranteed escapism.

This was an enjoyable read. I loved the cover and the name of the book.
I really liked the characters and the plot.
I will be looking out for more books from this author.

Jenna Jenkins loves working in the world of art but due to an unfortunate incident she is currently setting up pop up galleries in vacant spaces. Unfortunately, this doesn’t bring in much money and she doesn’t like the feeling of her boyfriend Angus supporting her. When she is given the opportunity to work on a boat in the riviera over the summer she jumps at the chance, especially as it coincides with Gus working in Hong Kong on a job for his old boss. Now moving in a different world, she comes to the attention of TG Wilkinson who decides he wants her for himself, and he is used to getting what he wants.
There was only really one character I truly disliked and surprisingly it wasn’t TG, despite him being quite manipulative and self-centred. It was Jenna’s friend Bertie. Despite supposedly being her friend, she never stopped an opportunity to put Jenna down or expect her to drop everything to plan things for her.
With the title of Meet Me on the Riviera, you would expect this book to be your typical rom com. I have to say that it is anything but that. Yes, there is the romance between Gus and Jenna, the misunderstandings and the temporary breakup, but there is also something else there. With threats to Jenna’s life and the manipulation of so many people by TG Wilkinson you get plenty to keep you engaged throughout the book. I loved Jenna. She doesn’t begrudge anyone their more affluent lifestyle and genuinely tries to get on with everyone. Even when her life is being thrown upside down, she is determined to help plan her friend’s wedding and keep on top of her job.
Fliss Chester has managed to create a story that captures your imagination as she whisks you away aboard impressive boats and her descriptions have you wishing you were there. Meet me on the Riviera is a great summer read that has a bit of everything, love, deception, friendships and exotic locations. The third book in the French Escapes Series it works well as a stand alone but I think even I might have missed out by not having read the previous two, if nothing else I would love to find out what else Jenna and her friends have got up to.

Jenna has lost the job that she loved at the art gallery and now is setting up pop up galleries, though this doesn't bring as much money as she'd like. She doesn't want to rely on her boyfriend anymore when it comes to a financial aspect, so when she's offered a job as a PA to the "bold and beautiful and rich" on a boat in the Riviera over the summer, and it also coincides with Angus working in Hong Kong, she jumps at the opportunity. There, moving in a totally different world of "the other half", she comes to the attention of TG Wilkinson, a young billionaire who's already used to getting what he wants. Is he going to get Jenna as well?

When requesting the book, and then after starting reading it, I was not aware that it is already third story in the series, yep, that's me, pure chaos, so it took me a little by surprise and made me confused when the characters just appeared on the pages, not so deeply introduced to us, recalling some things and events and then simply going on, so I've researched a little and yes, bam, I've missed two previous books. However, you can still read this book as a stand - alone, there was enough background info to quickly come back on track and happily follow Jenna on her adventures.

The characters were rather hilarious and sometimes over - stereotyped but I'm guessing it was done on purpose. Despite some of them so showing off their wealth I enjoyed them and they made me laugh, but also there were moments that I wanted to bang their hands on the wall - but that's really a good sign, I simply lived them and felt so drawn into their lives. Even Bertie made me roll my eyes, but in a friendly way, I think you simply need to take her with a grain of salt, and when you do it then she actually is going to make you laugh, with her demanding ways. TG was a self - centred and manipulative though, to be honest, he didn't evoke any emotions in me, I was not angry with him, he didn't make me smile, he was too much of a smooth operator to me and his actions somehow didn't ring true for me. Jenna, however, was lovely, even is she was mostly drunk on champagne, but I love it when the characters are so accident - prone as Jenna was. And she mostly put others before herself, even with her life being in tatters she's determined to help Bertie with her wedding. Though, it must be mentioned, she really had more luck then sense with getting such a brilliant job over the summer, don't you think? Nevertheless, she was down - to - earth, funny, sharp and relatable.

The book started really well, it was entertaining and funny however later on it went a little downhill for me and it simply started to feel repetitive and not so engaging. I'm still not sure why TG so desperately wanted Jenna, I somehow missed the explanation in the story. And yes, I also had a feeling that some of the moments were a bit too far - fetched, this whole Hong - Kong gang thing with killing people just didn't work for me, sorry. And some of the richness and situations seemed over the top but in this case, I think, that was the point.

"Meet Me on the Riviera" was a light - hearted, easy novel full of things that make it a perfect summer read. There is romance, break - up, billionaires, over the top yachts, friendship and also some danger, and this all set against the most wonderful setting of the French Riviera and Monaco that I absolutely adored - the descriptions of the exotic locations, of the popular clubs and how the other half lives were colourful, funny and vivid. Fliss Chester has a lovely and vivid writing style and she stops at nothing to capture your imagination, to entertain you. Now I'm looking forward to reading the other two books in this series!

An enjoyable light summer read, only criticism is too much constant mentioning of money and richness, but a fun read regardless


Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

Think this novel should have the subheading - a summer of bling bling as boy is the setting and atmosphere of this one rich and rich some more! The setting of the Riviera is ideal - boats,rich men on boats, people looking for rich partners…the smell of money is in the air just as much as the seafret.

The story is light but it makes for the perfect beach read. Jenna Jenkins works as a party planner in glamorous Monte Carlo so what better way than to enjoy a little of the same? Pop on your sunglasses and raise that glass of champagne, pick up the book and lie back on that sunlounger!

Sun, sand and a great deal of sexy romantic moments, misunderstandings and more. Fun in the sun for sure.