A beautifully written and wonderfully evocative tale of renewal, new beginnings and healing from the past, Jo Thomas’ Escape to the French Farmhouse sparkles with joy, hope, humour and heart.

Del and her husband Ollie have had a difficult couple of months. The bottom had fallen out of Del’s world when her beloved mother had died, leaving her heartbroken and devastated. Del had hoped that by trying for a baby she would fill the emptiness her mother’s death left behind, but when the doctors informed her that she could not have children, Del had been completely and utterly distraught. All of her hopes and dreams for the future had been smashed into smithereens, however, when Ollie suggested that they move to France to start again, away from all the painful memories of the past, Del decides to go along with this crazy plan – even if it means leaving her home, her friends and the job she adores. Moving to Provence and living the dream was meant to be an idyllic fantasy that would fix all of Del and Ollie’s problems. But reality proved to be far different as they discovered when they left England behind for France.

The Wi-Fi connection is patchy at the best of times, their limited French means that getting a job is increasingly difficult and everybody closes up for lunch meaning that nothing gets done after midday. As Del and Ollie’s frustrations grow with each passing day, it becomes apparent that they made a huge mistake. Moving to France might seem like the best solution on popular daytime TV property programmes, but in real life it is certainly no picnic. The boxes have not even been unpacked and six weeks later, Del and Ollie find themselves calling the removals people back and moving back home to England. Ollie cannot wait to go back to his life, but Del realizes that she does not want to return. There is nothing and nobody to go back home for. Their relationship is broken beyond repair and Del’s instincts are telling her that she can happy here in France – without her husband. Although she knows it’s madness, Del decides to bid her husband farewell and to settle in Provence – even if she has no money, a farmhouse mortgaged to the hilt and a few lavender plants. Yet, for the first time in a very long while, Del feels alive and hopeful that she has made the right decision.

Discovering an old recipe book at the market run by sexy Frenchman Fabien, Del decides to indulge in her passion for baking and as she begins to feel more and more settled in Provence with each passing day, has she finally found the home she has been searching for for so long? Is happiness finally within reach? Or will she continue to let the past ruin her future?

Jo Thomas’ Escape to the French Farmhouse is a book to savour and enjoy. A book that will tug at readers’ heartstrings and bring a smile to their faces, Escape to the French Farmhouse is liberally sprinkled with delicious wit, gorgeous descriptions of France that will make readers feel as if they are living the story, compelling emotional drama and touching romance.

Del is a wonderful heroine who is bold, courageous, flawed and somebody readers will relate to and cheer on and the supporting protagonists are delightful. Eccentric, kind-hearted and quirky, they are sure to make readers wish they could book the first flight going to Provence.

An escapist, entertaining and immensely enjoyable read, switch off the phone, pour a glass of something sparkling and delicious and indulge in Jo Thomas’ beguiling new novel, Escape to the French Farmhouse.

Absolutely perfect escapism and just what is needed at the moment. I found myself engrossed as I followed Del's journey. The recipes from the lavender book sound delicious, providing a culinary feast for the reader. Add in the descriptions of rural France and this book is a winner.
Jo Thomas has the ability to allow the reader to look inside her characters. I immediately bonded with Del and found myself travelling with her on her journey. Wonderful read.

This was an absolute delight and very much needed piece of escapism. Never before have we needed to use the power of books to transport us to new places and that’s exactly what Jo does for us in Escape to the French Farmhouse. Suddenly I was in a small village in Provence alongside Del in her crumbling but extremely charming French farmhouse alongside a whole host of warm, engaging characters. I could almost smell the lavender and early morning pastries as Jo drew me into this lovely, lovely story.

I was rooting for Del right from the start and the moment she decided to let Ollie return to England on his own…and oh boy did she need to leave him! Such a brave decision and one that I admired. She knew that neither of them were happy and I loved the spontaneity of her decision. Although she does have her doubts along the way but It isn’t long before Del begins to learn more about her neighbours and is getting involved in her local community.

This is an uplifting, delicious novel that will sweep you away to the french countryside where good food, friendship and love are always on the menu. A story about starting again, kindness and the hope for a brighter future. It made me smile, laugh and felt like a big hug that warmed me from the inside out whilst I sat reading on a chilly day in May. Thoroughly recommended.

Thank you so much to Anne Cater for inviting me to take part in this blog tour and to the lovely people at Transworld for the review copy via Netgalley. It was an absolute delight from start to finish and I can now look forward to reading more from Jo’s back catalogue.

I loved this story. It put a smile on my face. I always love to read about women who are strong enough to end a relationship that doesn't make them happy and start over again. Del makes herself a new life in France and also helps several people to change their own lives.
I loved the motley crew of characters and the beautiful setting of rural France. I sometimes found Del's trepidations about her new love (can she-can't she) a bit too lengthy, and I was really annoyed that they did not communicate to clear up the misunderstandings, but I think the story wouldn't have been so exciting if the had.
I also have to mention the great style of the author. This story is beautifully written, It is a joy to read.
I can recommend this book to anyone who wants a really feel-good read.

Lavender and love. Jo Thomas has woven together a beautiful tale of second chances, scrumptious baking, and charming characters. Del and her husband Ollie moved to a charming farmhouse in Provence for a new start. When things don’t go quite to plan Ollie decides to move back to the UK. But Del decide she needs a fresh start away from Ollie and stays behind in France. Determined to assimilate to the French Village life Del begins baking with local Lavender and takes in a villager in need. What follows is a delightful story about Del rediscovering herself. Sweet and satisfying with a sprinkling of romance.

This was such an easy breezy beautiful story that put a big smile on my face. Del was a likable character and I was rooting for her the entire story. I loved all the baking with lavender. My mom makes the most delicious cookies with lavender and macadamia nuts, I’m thinking I might need to get her a copy of this book with all these recipes. I have to admit it took me about 20 pages to realize that Del was baking cookies with lavender not what we call biscuits in America, the cookies sounded much more scrumptious. There is romance in the story and I did like the love interest Fabian, but I really thought it took a backseat to Del really finding her way to herself. A lovely escapist read that made me happy, hopeful, and hungry.

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*** Big thank you to Transworld for my gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own. ***

I would give this book 5.5 stars if it were possible!

I read this book for a blog tour, so thank you to the blog tour organiser, author, publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

This book depicts the essence of France and this is what makes it so special and different. I have read so many books set in France that just don't have that special "Frenchness" or as we would say that "je ne sais quoi" about them, but this book does and it was an absolute pleasure to read it. I loved this book from start to finish and just want to read it all over again. It was such an authentic and realistic depiction of France, so hats off to the author for making it so perfect (I am English but have lived in France since I was a baby, and this book is exactly right).

I loved this book so much, it made me so nostalgic, and I gushed about it endlessly over on my blog, so it's really hard to come up with a concise way to explain this book and make others want to read it, but here goes. We follow Della (Del) who has moved to France from the UK with her husband Ollie, but after only 6 weeks in the South of France in their little house called Le Petit Mas de la Lavande, both of them decide that they have to go home to England. However, as the boxes and furniture are being loaded into the removal van, Del decides that she wants to stay in France and that her marriage is over. Ollie goes back to the UK and leaves her with an overnight bag and the dog, hoping that she will come to her senses. The morning after, with nothing in the house and no food, Del decides to go into the little village - Ville de Violet - and heads to the brocante (like a second hand shop but mainly in big old barns in France, in every single village big enough to have one) and she finds a little cookbook written in French in which all the recipes centre around lavender. As Del's house was formerly a lavender farm, she decides that she will make one recipe a day to try to fit inot the community and her new life.

This book was incredible, it had me hooked from start to finish and I loved every minute of it. The author did such a wonderful job of depicting Frenchness and I could almost smell the lavender and taste all the food. I don't want to keep gushing about it because we'll be here until Christmas, but this was such a perfect book, it was heart-warming, lovely, but most of all very true and relatable and it made me miss my home and long for my trip back to my sunny little piece of France.
The characters were all so great and all very French, charming funny and just lovely, the setting was gorgeous and it transported me home, it was just astounding.

It had me thoroughly entertained and longing for home, I am really hungry now and can't wait to get back to France to indulge in all the recipes that Del makes in this book. It is such a strong story of community, family, fitting in, finding happiness and love, cooking and France at its best. I highly recommend.

Paradise In Provence.....?
Will Del find the happiness she craves in a pretty Provençal village when she decides to go it alone? A gentle and heartwarming tale of new beginnings in the prettiest and sunniest of settings. A likeable protagonist in Del and a colourful supporting cast of characters. An escapist read.

A wonderfully enchanting adventure in an idyllic, dreamy French setting.
Jo Thomas is one of my absolute ‘go-to’ authors, I’m always swept away to a glorious destination with fantastic characters, and a heart-warming tale – oh some of the most divine, mouth-watering foods and drink.
Escape to the French Farmhouse is uplifting, emotional and a delight to read. I devoured it in almost one setting and it the story stayed with me for days after I’d finished. Jo Thomas transported me and the writing evoked emotion and I could feel the sunshine, smell the lavender; I could believe I was there and with Del & Co.
What a woman Del is, driven daring and compassionate, I really admired her. I marvelled at Del’s progression throughout the book, her courage rewarded, and confidence restored. Her ability to make people feel better whilst trying to heal her own wounds is lovely, she builds her own family and deservedly finds the community, love and life she craved.
Such a great cast of characters, I was laughing and gasping throughout, a smile on my face one minute but then upset the next, I really did buy in to the emotions of many characters.
I always love the descriptions of yummy treats, foods, and drinks and this did not disappoint, I was intrigued using lavender in so many ways and would love to try some myself now.
I couldn’t recommend this one more if you are looking to be whisked away, escape from current times and take in the delights of this French community. An uplifting, romantic tale that does not disappoint.

Jo Thomas is the queen of being able to whisk you away to a completely different place from where you are and making you feel as if you are transported to another world away from all the trouble and strife that is ongoing at the moment. We really need these kinds of reads now more than ever and in her latest book, Escape to the French Farmhouse, she certainly succeeds in providing her readers with another story that you can readily lose yourself in. It's escapist reading at its very best and I thoroughly enjoyed this story which I read in a day or two, which is saying something as my reading mojo is very hit and miss at the moment.

Jo is synonymous with crafting picturesque locations for her characters who are all experiencing some trouble and challenging times for various reasons and with the help of these beautiful settings and some people they meet along the way they attempt to make a new start in life. This journey is never easy and involves lots of soul searching and stepping outside of one's comfort zone but every character that the author has as the main focus in each book are always ones you can identify with and relate to and you become deeply invested in a long term positive outcome for them.

Del has recently moved to Provence with her husband Ollie but it has become apparent that this was not the move they should have made but would perhaps have been better off staying in England. Her life is spiralling out of control and she feels there is no way to reel things back in and get back on track. She is out of her depth and the small cracks in her marriage are growing ever wider by the day. So much so the couple have decided to sell the French farmhouse they had invested in and return home after having only lived there for six weeks. As the removal van begins to load up their belongings Del has second thoughts.

Everything that could go wrong has, all her hopes and dreams are gone and the weight of failed IVF attempts plays heavy on her mind. Combined with some other unsettling and upsetting news Del takes the bull by the horns and admits to herself she can't face the unhappiness and loneliness in her marriage. Instantly I thought this is my kind of woman. She is struggling and in pain but knows going back is not the answer so she has thought to herself what have I got to lose? I may as well stay where I am and see can I make a go of things. I loved that Del wasn't afraid to face facts and reality. She was brave in her decision to go it alone as deep down she knew Ollie wasn't what she wanted or needed in the long term.

Del can't let herself crack she has to keep going and over the course of the book she goes from strength to strength but it doesn't always come easy but I loved that she had that sense of determination and a willingness to try and try again no matter what life was going to throw in her way. She really changed, developed and grew up as a character and in a way I suppose she had to given she was the one who had made the final choice to remain in France. I loved how the entire focus of the book wasn't just about Del finding new ways to make her new life in France a success rather that she was able to spread her wings and help others too and in doing so probably unbeknownst to herself she was helping and healing the personal hurts and the issues which had troubled her.

Jo really establishes a lovely community feel to the small French village and lots of characters are introduced but not so many that you have trouble keeping track as to who is who. All have important roles to play and in turn they allow little interesting sub-plots to develop which result in them feeding into the overall themes being explored. It's all so neatly and effortlessly woven together that the reader is allowed to just sit back and relax and absorb this gorgeous, wonderful read without feeling that this a book that requires every bit of attention and alertness in order to follow the plot. Del quickly becomes involved in the local community and makes new friends and she was wise to do so because without company, advice and support she didn't stand much chance of seeing her burgeoning lavender business at the local market come to fruition. She knew that going solo is all well and good but and time and effort needed to be put in. But without friends or perhaps an even deeper relationship than all her efforts and ideas would just go to waste.

One of the first people she meets is Fabien who runs a local warehouse/second hand antiques business and it's where Del goes to find things that she will need to live at the farmhouse. Here is where she finds a cookbook featuring recipes that use lavender and so the seed is sewn for a business but hard work, dedication and hope will be needed if she is to see it bare fruit. Fabien was a kind hearted person but I felt, as with some of the other characters, he just needed that little bit more development. That we didn't really scratch beneath the surface of him. Yes we were told bits about him and you could see he genuinely wanted to help Del and that perhaps there was a little bit of chemistry between the pair but I don't think I ever got to know him really deeply and learnt just what made him tick.

There is a lot that is not said which leads to people, Del in particular, believing certain things. That was one thing about her, she was very presumptuous instead of actually asking straight out about things, she came to all kinds of conclusions in her head. Which really did her no favours at all. Yes, the above mentioned point is an issue but not a major one as it didn't detract from my enjoyment of the story it's more the way I felt at certain points in the book. That at times things just seemed a bit too nice and that some real trouble or desperate hardship would have added some more depth to the overall story. Not that there wasn't some present it just needed some more at times.

Del feels the house has given her a second chance and that she should return the favour to someone if at all possible. Enter Stephanie and her young son Thomas. At first I thought this was all very random that Del would take in someone like that but then the more this as developed it did feel right and it was almost like Del was making up for what she couldn't have her life in terms of what her body had failed to do for her. She wanted to make someone else feel special, wanted, needed, cared for and in good hands. A little community was establishing itself at the farmhouse and Stephanie, although troubled and prone to acting on a whim as her emotions ran high given what she had been through, did prove to be a stalwart in helping Del with the baking and trying to get her market stall up and running. Although towards the end I did think there was a strand to the story where Del gets herself in a knot over something to do with Stephanie was a bit far fetched. It seemed to happen without me realising it and I couldn't fathom why Del was so upset and uptight about it all.

I loved how various ex-pats featured and how they were so very different to Del in that they were trying to establish a corner of Britain in France where Del knew that she had to leave that behind and really ingratiate herself with the locals to become one of them and to be truly accepted. The strand of the story that developed around this turned out to be lovely and heart-warming and showed just how kind and caring Del was and that with her new found confidence she was willing to step out of her comfort zone to help anyone she felt needed it and she knew the same would have been done for her if that was the case. She made friends with so many locals and showed that she was genuine and when push came to shove and certain things came to a head this is what really stood to her.

Escape to the French Farmhouse is another wonderful book from Jo Thomas and yes I did have a few minor niggles and maybe that was me just being picky because I really love Jo's writing and genuine warmth and emotion infused throughout all her books. The descriptions of the setting were fantastic along with the wine and food and there is plenty of fun and laughter to balance some of the more serious moments. The time will fly by as you read because the tone is not all serious its more like you are catching up and checking in with friends. It's definitely one to enjoy out in the garden on a hot summer's day you may well feel like you are on holidays with Del in France. I was excited to see that Jo has a Christmas book coming out again this year and I can't wait to get my hands on Finding Love at the Christmas Market, be it summer or Christmas books Jo Thomas will always be on my go to reading list.

This is the first I have read by Jo Thomas and I have certainly been missing out on something with this hugely talented author. Yet again it is another case of me walking around in a bubble – I really must get out of that much-loved bubble I love her easy escapist, up-lifting and heart-warming writing. The story is like an unmarked chocolate box, inside is full of delicious surprises.
Doesn’t everyone have the dream of leaving your city life behind and moving to the beautiful French countryside? Well, Del and Ollie do just that, after years of heartbreak with infertility issues they decide that now is the time for a fresh start, now is the time to maybe get their relationship back on track and find their love for each other again. They find themselves in the beautifully rustic and charming little village in Provence, the perfect setting for a whole new start, right? Well, not quite! After six weeks Ollie decides that that’s it for him, he packs up the van and basically buggers off, this is where Del must make the choice that will change her life.
Does she follow her husband, and return to the life that they had left behind?
Does she say goodbye and farewell to the man who has driven out of her life and embrace her knew happier one?
She knows that Ollie and she weren’t happy, so she is left alone with a heap load of trouble; a crumbling farmhouse massive debt, a few Lavender plants and an old recipe book and she has never felt happier or more liberated. This is the start of the new Del. With that she starts to make her way through her new life, as she bakes, laughs and she lives…does that also mean new love?
I won’t tell you too much, you may be able to guess some of the stories but no spoilers will escape through my lips, you really need to grab a copy settle into your favourite reading chair and fall in love. I can tell you now you will fall in love, the rustic French life will get under the skin and you will dream of Lavender fields.
You know, I think this may be the first review I have done in ages where I didn’t go on a long-winded waffle about the hero.. hmm?! Interesting, but I found Del and her journey far more satisfying than any handsome Frenchman – this time at least
I really liked Del, she has great vision, once she finds the thing that makes her happy she is determined to make her new life work and she works hard to achieve it. She hasn’t had the best of luck, but she is such a lovely woman you want everything to go right for her.
This is essentially a romance, yet I saw it as a book of self-discovery or finding your feet in what is an uncertain world, that if you have a dream no matter how small then you can achieve anything with perseverance, determination and good friends. It’s a simple story at heart one of second chances and love, one that we may know, but I loved just how well crafted this is, how it is full of sunshine and smiles, in other words reading this will make you happy, it will fill your heart with positivity and hope which I think we all need that in these uncertain days.
Escape to the French Farmhouse is a magical, captivating and heart-warming story, full of rustic charm and wonderful characters who you will instantly warm to, it will leave you feeling comforted and full of happiness.

Set in Provence, this is a story about the breakdown of a marriage and the opportunities this provides for the newly single woman of the partnership. It is about love, friendship and joining in with your local community - after all, you never know when you might need their help. Happy endings after a number of bumps along the way. Great escapist literature.

This book was like going on holiday. The initial chapters were frustrating but more so as we really felt for Del as her life drove away from her house.

The development of her becoming a part of the French town came alongside the developing relationships of the locals and how her life was rebuilt.

I just wanted to sit in the grounds of her house and inhale the smell of the lavender and taste what Del was cooking.

The conclusion was a surprise but this made it even better.

Given the current situation in the world under lockdown, I find myself constantly drawn to escapist novels that allow me to travel from the comfort of my armchair. This book could not have been more perfect nor more timely for me. The vibrancy with which Jo Thomas wrote this book created a world so vivid that I could picture myself inside the pages, enjoying a glass of wine (or perhaps a sparkling water as I do not drink wine!), my skin warmed by the sun, surrounded by the sights and smells of the countryside in Provence, listening to the buzzing of the bees, while a lavender-scented breeze caresses me.

I found Del such an inspiring character, choosing to take a massive leap into the unknown, in order to reclaim her life. She was so brave to leave her life with nothing other than a large crumbling farmhouse with no furniture and very little money. Somehow, the locals take pity on her, and within days she finds herself baking lavender-flavoured recipes from an old French recipe book, and selling her delicious creations at a local market. The French people who befriend her are so adorable and at complete odds with the arrogant ex-pats who have bought into the idyllic lifestyle, but not the overall sense of community spirit, existing separately to the French locals. This was particularly poignant to me because I am lucky enough to own a small holiday home in France that I am currently unable to visit, admittedly in a less touristy location, where we try to integrate with the locals when we are there and avoid the resident Brits who stick together and choose not to mingle.

The sense of community was such a lovely element to this book, together with all of the vibrant descriptions, and not to mention the food, which left me drooling, and craving lavender macarons! Some of the issues faced within the town mirrored issues within the United Kingdom, such as homelessness, and the need for soup kitchens to help to feed those less fortunate, so there was a depth to this book that made it all feel very real.

This was such a heartwarming, uplifting tale of new beginnings, fresh starts, community, and friendship which left me feeling as though I had been on a journey to Provence, and shared in the highs and lows of Del’s life. This was an absolute barnstormer of a 5 star book for me and one that I would recommend for anyone looking for a little sunshine in their lives.

A comforting and warm novel that it was a treat to spend a day reading in the unexpected British sunshine.
Jo Thomas consistently writes novels that warm your senses and restore your faith in humanity. I loved the sights, sounds and tastes of Provence that the book provided. Our heroine Del is likeable and I was cheering her on as she starts her single life in rural France when in her late thirties. We meet her old friends and the new ones she makes along the way. A charming story and one I would recommend for the garden, the beach or in front of the fire. I do warn you though, it will make you want to drink a LOT of chilled Rose.
Thank you to Jo Thomas, the publishers and #NetGalley for the opportunity to read this lovely romantic comedy.

Finished 1am, couldn't put this book down!
Del escaped to a farmhouse in France to start a new life and she became a new person!
I have 'virtually' visited France and smelt the lavender fields, experienced the mistrals, had lunch in a bistro, eaten some delicious food and drank some refreshing rose whilst watching an amazing sunset.
I made those friends, felt the community spirit and embraced everyone as family, some more so than others, Fabian especially!
I you want to feel warm and snuggly inside, definitely read this!
Escapism at it's best.

I loved this book i loved the storyline and france sounds amazing felt like i was there lots of description. This book was so heartwarming loved the characters.

This certainly has the 'Aah' factor.

A lovely story about friendship and helping others.

When Del takes the plunge and decides to stay in France and let her husband return to Britain, she has no idea what the future holds. As people, strangers, help her , so she holds out her hand of f riendship to help others.

I love the descriptions of the old town, the countryside and the way of life. The characters were well imagined and you can easily warm to them. Overall a sunny feel good read.

Jo Thomas will always be one of my favourite authors, I love her style of writing and as always her beautiful cover has drew me in. As well as the cover, the blurb sounded idyllic - France and baking, what more could you want?

This one took a little longer than usual to get into. At first I wasn't sure where it was going to go but the more I read the more I adored Del and what she was doing for herself. She was all alone in France, after refusing to go back to a lifeless marriage and the UK with husband Ollie and she wanted to start a new life in the lovely Provence. If that's not brave I don't know what is!

When Stephanie and Tomas came into the story, again I was a little unsure. Stephanie seemed so ungrateful and quite rude that I took a mild dislike to her character. However, again the more I read about her and her life the more I warmed to her. It is certainly an inspiring novel for new beginnings and starting afresh. Fabian was another lovely character, he helped out those in need so how could you not love him? I can see why Del was so attracted to him!

Of course, one character I loved was Henri. He seemed so kind and genuine that you couldn't help warming to his character. He runs the cute little bistro just out of the centre of town and was kind enough to give Del an opportunity to earn money. He also helped out Stephanie and Tomas before Del stepped in. Del's life sounded perfect, even though it was far from it. I loved the use of lavender she put into her bakes, and also the location of the novel. It sounded beautiful.

Overall, a bit of a slow start but in the end I found myself loving it. It has some deep references but all in all it's a lighthearted novel. Thank you to the publisher for a chance to read an advance copy of this novel via Netgalley, which I have reviewed honestly.

I fell in love with this book from the first chapter, why? Because I felt it was more about forgiving oneself than trying to make something irrevocably broken work. Sometimes relationships can’t be fixed and our character’s story begins when they no longer think they have to try. Instead they live with the consequences of their decisions, and with the help of others they thrive.

Jo Thomas has a wonderful way with words that has me transported to warmer climes, spending the days wondering fragrant fields, exploring and getting to know the locals, and the evenings eating and drinking the simple pleasures in life. Throw in some quirky friends and a handsome beau and I find that I’ve lost a day come crashing back into reality.

A wonderful read that had me escaping this crazy world for a slower, more restorative, pace. Perfect.

My thanks to my friends at #PenguinRandomHouse #RandomHouse #Transworld #Netgalley and the author @JoThomas for giving me the opportunity to read and review a copy of #EscapeToTheFrenchFarmhouse

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Jo Thomas has become one of my favourite authors, so this book was on my must read list. This story beautifully tells how the main character Della overcomes the end of her marriage & makes a new life for herself in France. The story sweeps you up into the French way of life, so much so that I could almost smell the lavender growing in the fields around Della's new home.