I absolutely loved this book. It had great interactions between the characters and plenty of laughs along the way. There are a fair few twists and turns along the way, and it also deals with some difficult themes that have impacted on Merry and Noah. .If you like a good RomCom I would definitely recommend this book!

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This would make a perfect rom-com movie! She is a little flighty, but he has a great backstory. I absolutely loved the pet lobster. This is set in the beautiful french countryside and is a fun read all around.

REVIEW

French Holiday by Sarah Ready
3.5/5

I received this ARC over a year ago, but my trip to France seemed like the perfect time to read it.

This was a charming story of Merry, who escapes to France after her sister marries her best friend and love of her life, Leo. Little does she know that her enemy Noah will be staying in the same French chateau as her. What could go wrong?

I did like the plot of this, though it was a bit busy at times and there were too many side plots.

Read if you like:
Enemies to lovers
Forced Proximity
One Bed

Overall, a fun escape for a vacation read.

This was a very good book. I enjoyed reading it. The characters and plot kept me interested. I would read another book by this author.

In this captivating mystery/romance, Merry DeLuca finds herself grappling with unrequited love as she attends her sister's wedding to her longtime crush, Leo Fernandes. Seeking solace, she flees to her godmother's dilapidated castle in France, only to encounter the sharp-tongued best man, Noah Wright. Despite their rocky start, Merry and Noah embark on a journey of self-discovery and uncover a hidden painting by a renowned missing artist, all while navigating their own emotional complexities. Ready skillfully blends French charm with psychological depth, crafting a tale that goes beyond the surface to explore themes of love, identity, and family dynamics. While the mystery may veer into convoluted territory at times, the endearing characters and emotionally satisfying conclusion make this dramedy a delightful read, hinting at future adventures for Merry and Noah as a sleuthing duo.

At 6% in, it hadn't caught my interest. It feels trope-y and formulaic for me. It seems like it will be a lighthearted romp, though, and it should go over well for the average contemporary romance readers.

5 stars - self-publishing is hard.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sarah Ready for the ARC.

I love castles and enemies to lovers. Mix that with a holiday and I AM HERE. This book was everything I wanted it to be and more and I will definitely be reading everything Sarah writes.

The premise of the story sounded so good but right in the beginning when she said what she said (not trying to spoil) I was out. I don‘t like that, even if that probably isn‘t gonna happen I didn‘t feel like continuing. I did try but this one was not for me

This book was love. I loved how it was utterly entertaining and beautifully written with tons of banterful and heartwarming scenes.

4.5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review. I have always been an enemies-to- lovers kind of gal and mix with it being set in the French countryside? Well I’m a goner. I really love Merry and Noah together and their interactions. My only complaint is that it’s too long that it felt a bit lagging near the end.

Loved everything about this book. The characters had great chemistry. The setting made the plot work. Definitely some parts I laughed out loud.

I just couldn't finish this book. I've had it on my to be continued list, but I haven't been motivated to finish it. I'm not sure if it's because it felt like it was moving too slow or I just couldn't feel the spark between the characters. I at least got through more than half of the book, but I just don't think it was for me.

Predictable but a great read for when on vacation. Characters were likeable, Merry and Noah definitely stuck with me and I enjoyed their banter so much. The setting was dreamy and made me want to travel more than I already do. I loved the nuances to French culture. All in all, would recommend to my rom-com loving friends.

I admit to picking this one up because I spent my own lovely season in the French countryside and was looking forward to the descriptions and I wasn't at all disappointed. This was a lovely and complex enemies to lovers that had me looking at plane tickets!

I was fully on board to four star this book until 85-90%. Then it just got a bit ridiculous. I did really enjoy the author's voice, and I loved the French chateau setting.

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy.

I rated 'French Holiday' with 2 stars as I found myself unable to connect with either the characters or the plot. Despite the picturesque setting and the potential for a captivating storyline, I felt a distinct lack of depth in the character development and the overall narrative. While the premise had promise, the execution fell short, leaving me disappointed and disconnected throughout the read.
However, I'm sure there are many who would enjoy this summer read.

In Sarah Ready’s French Holiday, this stand-alone romcom would take you on a wild adventure to France and bring on the heat. For Meredith “Merry” DeLuca, it all started when her sister Angela marries her best friend Leo. As the matron of honor, she’s paired up with Noah Wright, a person she couldn’t stand and thought he had hated her. Then things got worse at work, and her sister announced her pregnancy. Then her godmother Jupiter mentioned taking a holiday at a chateau in France for three months. What a perfect getaway. But then she ran into Noah at the same chateau, who she had to live with. She learns Noah’s there doing research for his film and also looking for his long-lost parents there. During her French holiday, Merry and Noah’s feelings begin to grow and deal with mysterious discoveries of France that brought them closer together. In the end, they found each other and true love in the romantic country of the world.

This tender-hearted romcom is so heartfelt and emotional. I cared for Merry, who had panged for her best friend in the worst way. Told from Merry’s POV, this pulls you into her story and how she fell in love with Noah to get her happily ever after fairy tale ending. I loved the idyllic French countryside for the location and its mesmeric scenic settings. The theme of the story is never judge a book by its cover, even if it’s worst rival.

I rated this fantastic romcom, five stars, for no reason. If you love loveswept romcoms with non-stop romantic action, and plenty of sizzling, heart-pounding page-turning dramatic suspense, you’ll love French Holiday This book is recommended for fans of Heidi Stephens, Zara Stoneley, and Hallmark Movies.

I absolutely loved Josh & Gemma make A Baby and I just had to read this one just based on the cover!

I thought it was fun, little lighthearted read! I definitely want to book a trip to France, STAT!

I love romance novels that have depth and heart - and this one passed my test!

This was a definite Bookstagram Made Me Do It. There were so many great reviews and posts about this book. There were a lot of funny moments, but the connection between the characters fell a little flat to me. This is a perfect read if you just want something joyful without a ton of drama.

I enjoyed this book a lot, pure escapist romance. I loved Noah and empathize d with Merry though she could be a bit clueless. the side stories were a bit complicated at the time but the slow- burning romance at the center of it all was lovely.