I love Jennifer Bohnet’s books, and this story did not disappoint. Once again transported to the beautiful South of France this was an engaging read with characters that were likeable and realistic.

It is always lovely to be back in the South of France, especially in Jennifer Bohnet's clearly beloved Antibes area.

Having read so many of this author's books by now, i really feel as though I would be right at home on the French Riviera, just from all of her stories, settings and the fact that in the case of this book we get some trips up and down this bit of coast line. Including Monaco somewhere I really would love to visit.

We have three leading ladies, Maxine who is adjusting to life as a widow, Olivia who is delighted her old friend is back in town, and Vivienne who at the airport before she flew to France for her two month writing retreat, discovers her husband is leaving her.

I really enjoyed getting to know all three women, and their families, and seeing how they developed over the course of the book, as new friendships are formed.

I was totally hooked on this book and found it to be a really fast read, that was a joy to devour while sitting in my garden.

I'm always a fan of a book from this author and this was definitely right up there with her best. Very enjoyable.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

I love the fun and light heartedness of Jennifer Bohnet, I always feel like I have been on an adventure, felt the sun on my skin and the breeze in my hair. A wonderful afternoon read.

Wonderful! I’ll read more books by the author in the future after reading this one. This author writes with such verve and positivity and emotional intelligence. Uplifting and amazing setting.

This was a brilliant read of love loss and friendship and of the camaraderie of a group of women finding each other and themselves when they were all at different crossroads in their lives and dealing with the challenges life had thrown at them.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of the south of France this was an engaging read that I devoured in practically one sitting and would make a perfect summer read and shows us all that it is never too late in life for fresh starts or second chances

A great story about finding oneself after your husband throws a huge wrench in your “forever” plans. There are multiple story lines that wind together. Overall a good book, with a great setting.

Such a lovely story. The characters are realistic and very likable. The descriptions of the food, wine and the scenery make you want to be in the south of France.
The story is about Vivienne to start with and then includes two more main characters, with a few twists/surprises included as well as the fabulous setting its a book to play on your emotions
Loved the ending, too!

Three women with different things to get through,
One is recently widowed and struggles with what to do,
Another has just learnt her 30 year marriage is through
The third seeks love but is unsure with who.

These three have life changing events ahead,
Bringing new chances and happiness instead.
Their growing friendships help them discover
New adventures with each other.

Family secrets, new opportunities, too,
Uncovering family history they try to do.
A search for others from the past
Will they be reunited at last?

A fascinating tale of living life to the full,
Making the most of everything, not being dull.
Don't let despair ever make you miss
Opportunities which could bring you bliss!

The story is great from beginning to end
Showing the value of folks on whom you can depend.
It also shows that change can also prove to be
The start of a better future just wait and see!

For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.

This book fell flat for me.
I wanted to love it - the scenery, the characters, the writing - but it didn't work for me. I had trouble engaging with the characters and could not relate to them.
While this didn't work for me, that doesn't mean it won't be loved by anyone else.

Vivienne, a successful author, heads to the Riviera for solitude to finish her book, only to be blindsided by her husband's announcement of ending their marriage for someone else. In Antibes, she finds solace in newfound friendships with Maxine, recently widowed, and Olivia, the florist downstairs. As Vivienne stands up to her husband's demands, the story explores her emotional journey alongside her friends' personal challenges. Set against the backdrop of the Riviera, the novel offers armchair travel with vibrant descriptions of the region's allure. With themes of fresh starts and resilience, this beautifully written tale, complete with real characters and a satisfying conclusion, is a delightful summer read recommendation.

Vivienne goes to the French Riviera to try and renew her writing after she finds out her husband is having an affair. At the airport is Maxine who helps with the rental of where Vivienne is staying. She shares a villa with Olivia who actually owns the villa. The 3 women then try to come to terms with what is happening in their lives.
Love Jennifer books

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishing house and the author for the opportunity to read a complimentary copy of this book in return for a review based upon my honest opinion.

I love this author's book; they are a breath of fresh air, a lovely little tale to make you smile and believe in love and happy endings. They always take place in beautiful, scenic locations, this time we are taken to the French Riviera and Monaco.

Vivienne has planned a self writing retreat to the French Riviera, just as she is about to get on the plane, her husband of almost 30 years tells her that he is in love with another woman and wants a divorce. Vivienne is floored, she knew they had been growing apart but assumed that it was because they are both so busy with work and they would catch up like they always do. She heads to the Riviera hoping to be able to come to terms with this news and to still be able to write another best seller. When she hears the name of his fling, she is angry and hurt. But, being away from him might be just what she needs. She makes quick friends with widow, Maxine and the florist who lives under her rental, Olivia. Vivienne tries to see past her problems, which she finds a little easier sitting on her balcony in the sun enjoying the fresh ocean air.

This was lovely story of friendship, family and love. Jennifer Bohnet's book always make me smile.

Escapist, emotional and compelling, A French Adventure is another enjoyable page-turner by Jennifer Bohnet.

Vivienne has just had the rug pulled out from under her feet when her husband of thirty years informs her that their marriage is over. Shocked, betrayed and in desperate need of distraction, she heads to the French Riviera for a writing retreat where she is met by recently widowed Maxine, who is trying to come to terms with her husband’s sudden death and grieving for the life she lost. Joining their group is florist Olivia, who despite being perfectly happy with her life, would love to meet someone special to share her days with.

In the Antibes, secrets are shared, problems discussed and new friendships forged under the sizzling Mediterranean sun. Vivienne, Maxine and Olivia are about to discover that life is for living and that new chapters can be written – but only if they have the courage and strength to be in charge of their own story.

Jennifer Bohnet’s A French Adventure is an engaging and entertaining read about new beginnings, second chances, friendship and healing full of relatable characters readers will cheer for and plenty of drama, emotion and pathos to keep them riveted to its pages. A lovely sun-soaked read perfect for chasing the blues away, Jennifer Bohnet is onto a winner with A French Adventure.

A French Adventure by Jennifer Bohnet was another lovely easy romantic read that will brighten your day, especially if its cold and wet outside. This book warms your heart!
Hence why I love Jennifers books. Once I opened my kindle and started to read this book, I wanted it to be half term so I could go back to my farmhouse in France and live the French way of life for a few weeks. Jennifer has a great way of telling these stories especially as I love France.

A french adventure is a must read and I highly recommend it and all this author's book.

Big Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

BLOG TOUR REVIEW


Review for 'A French Adventure' by Jennifer Bohnet.

Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Jennifer Bohnet, Book And Tonic, Bold Book Club, Boldwood Books and Rachel's Random resources Tours.

Publication date 20th February 2024.

This is the second book I have read by this author. I have also read 'High Tides And Summer Skies' which I would highly recommend!

This novel consists of 42 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!

WOW!!!! What can I say?!?! What an absolutely beautiful book that I fell in love with!!! I cannot wait to read more books by this extremely talented author!

This book is stunningly written with vivid descriptions setting the picture perfectly in the readers mind. The title, description and cover works perfectly with the storyline.

This book is an absolutely gorgeous female intergenerational escape!!! It is an absolute rollercoaster ride of emotions filled with heartbreak, romance, betrayal, second chances, family, love, loss, friendship and so much more. I was completely swept on the storyline and loved having a holiday not only in the beautiful Antibes on the French Riviera with Vivienne, Maxine and Olivia. I have never actually been to Antibes myself but thanks to Jennifer's evocative writing skills it definitely felt like I was on a holiday there myself seeing the glamorous film festival, watching the Grand Prix, seeing the sights around the Riviera and Monaco, drinking champagne and smelling the beautiful lavender. I absolutely loved each and every single moment of this beautiful read. I loved the amazing sights, adventures and the fantastic characters who I was devastated to say goodbye to as they had become like friends to me and they would make absolutely amazing best friends in reality! Vivienne heads to the French Riviera where Maxine collects her and she stays in Olivia's apartment to help her research for her book but also to have time away from her husband in the hopes that things will improve when she returns home. However when he takes her to the airport he drops a heartbreaking bombshell that changes everything. This is a stunning story of three amazing women helping each other, becoming friends and changing their lives!!This book really is a rollercoaster ride of emotions. I was utterly glued to the pages and I could not bring myself to put it down. I was carrying my phone and kindle around every chance that I got. I adored the gorgeous ending and would love to see this book turned into a series. I don't want to say anything else about the storyline as I don't want to give to much away but I do want to mention one more thing. I absolutely loved the epilogue that was based on a year after the last chapter and told us what happened to the main characters in that time and what they were now doing which I thought was an absolutely brilliant addition and something I haven't seen done in a fictional book prior to the first book I read by this amazing author 'High Tides And Summer Skies' which I also loved and would highly recommend!! Congratulations to Jennifer for adding that!!! I would seriously recommend this book to anyone and everyone!! A gorgeous uplifting page turner that will warm your hearts 💝.well done Jennifer on yet another stunning and unputdownable success!!

Clear your schedules as this is one gorgeous and unputdownable stunner ❤️

I absolutely loved these amazing, strong women who captivated my heart from the very first moment I met each of them. Jennifer does an absolutely fantastic job creating this stunning storyline and bringing it alive to the readers with the multiple protagonists of Vivienne, Maxine and Olivia. Jennifer weaves their chapters together absolutely superbly to give us a deeper insight into each of their lives and the emotions they are feeling. They are all very relatable, strong, realistic and I became completely invested in each and every one of them. They all had their own problems, secrets, feelings and all had unique personalities and I just absolutely loved getting to know them all. I felt each of their love, friendship, pain, heartbreak, happiness, sorrow and so much more. I really was rooting for each of them throughout the pages and hoping they each found the happiness that they more than deserved. We begin the storyline with meeting Vivienne who sets the butterfly effect into motion with each of the characters when she heads into the lives of Maxine and Olivia. Vivienne is strong and determined and even after what her scummy husband did to her she still held her head up high when walking away from him. We then move onto meeting Maxine who is struggling with her own heart ache after the love of her life Pierre past away 9 months ago, after their 8th wedding anniversary. Maxine works as an estate agent from home and also helps some of her friends to manage their holiday apartments. Maxine meets Vivienne at the airport after the lady who normally picks up the holiday makers couldn't due to her child being ill and drives her to her holiday apartment where they come across Olivia. Olivia is the youngest of the three women and owns the apartments that Vivienne is renting one of works as a florist and is going through a change her life too. Olivia has her work life in order and is very successful but lacks the same success in her love life. I loved seeing their personalities change and develop as individuals as well as watching them bond with each other as the storyline went on. I also adored their relationships and friendships with the other characters that we make on this journey, especially Pierre's son Thierry and Giles who I absolutely loved but wont say anymore about as I don't want to give anything away, Jennifer does an absolutely amazing job of bringing the story to life and the characters leap out of the pages as your turning them thanks to her amazing evocative writing skills!! It is so hard to say more about what I feel about the characters without giving anything away so I won't say anymore about them as I don't want to go into too much detail at the risk of spoiling it for other readers but Jennifer really has done an amazing job at bringing each of the characters to life and I am missing them already. Well done Jennifer!!!

Congratulations Jennifer on yet another absolutely gorgeous, escapism filled with everything you could one in a page turner!!! I am looking forward to reading more of your previous and future books. I would absolutely love to see this book turned into a movie!!! This is the exact reason you are on my favourite author list and here's to your next success 🥂

Make sure you read to the very end of the book to read the prologue and the first chapter of Jennifer's 'High Tides And summer Skies' which I have actually read myself and would highly recommend it!

Overall an absolutely gorgeous book that will take on holiday to France and warm your heart ❤️!!!

284 pages.

This book is just £2.09 to purchase on kindle, free with kindle unlimited and £9.99 in paperback at time of review via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!

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This is a compelling story about women trying to right wrongs. A very enjoyable and uplifting read. with lovely characters.
Well plotted and written ..
I was,sorry when I came to the end!!!!

The Blurb :
It’s early summer on the French Riviera when Vivienne Wilson arrives for a one-woman writers’ retreat after her philandering husband informs her that their 30-year marriage is over.
There to collect the shell-shocked Vivienne is recently widowed Maxine Zonszain, who is struggling to come to terms with her empty life following the sudden death of her husband.
Florist extraordinaire, Olivia Murray, shares the Villa that Vivienne is renting. She’s pretty content with life - but longs to meet ‘The One’.
Life under the summer sun in Antibes becomes a challenging time for all three women. Secrets are shared, problems are halved as they forge new and unexpected friendships and embark on new adventures


My Thoughts :
Here we meet Vivienne Wilson, an author who is off to the French Riviera to finish her latest novel. Just as Vivienne is about to leave, her husband tells her their marriage is over after 30 years, reeling from the shock of the news she has to pick herself up and decide what she wants to do next and what better way than to go on her planned trip to France.
Soon she meets widow Maxine and florist Olivia, Olivia shares the appartment Vivienne is renting.
Both women have issues of their own and are more than welcoming to Vivienne and her situation.
As the 3 become close we are met with each back story and what they are dealing with in past and present.
Maybe somethings are meant for a reason and life has taken the friends to exactly where they should be.
I loved being invested in Vivienne, Maxine and Olivia’s lives, you feel like you have gone on a journey with them.
Jennifer Bohnet will always deliver a heartfelt story and one that you can get lost in. She shows empathy for the characters and will include beautiful descriptions of the surroundings that the stories are set in.
I really enjoyed this one and look forward to more in the future.

In the middle of the February doldrums comes an effervescent read from Jennifer Bohnert. A French Adventure is a delightful novel. It's a quick read, and a light one, but it's not fluffy. Rather, it's a positive, sometimes funny, always very real, look at female intergenerational friendship and creating a new lifestyle.

As a "mature" reader myself, I gravitated more toward Vivienne and Maxine, who are closer to my age, but as someone who retains her youthful energy, I also enjoyed the perspective the younger character of Olivia brought to the table. I loved that each of these women was independent and fully formed, but that their stories intertwined to form a strong support system for each other.

Opening with a shock for Vivienne, the story then follows a chain of events that leads all three women to a vacation on the French Riviera – who wouldn't want to escape there after their life was upturned?

Author Bohnert handled the three points of view of these characters most ably, shifting focus to highlight each woman's story while weaving them into a cohesive whole. I liked that while the friendship among the three was the central relationship, there was room for romance as well. The love story of Olivia and Thierry was particularly enjoyable, and I cannot say enough about Gilles, who helped Vivienne discern what she really wanted in her post-divorce life.

Overall, A French Adventure is a charming read, and one I highly recommend.

Goes well with: strawberries and champagne.

Such a beautiful heartwarming story of a friendship created between three very different individuals who all come together with their own personal struggles.
Vivienne escapes to the beautiful Riviera after the most dramatic news of the breakdown of her long term marriage, her life is in complete turmoil. Here she meets recently widowed Maxine, who soon takes her under her wing and the lovely Olivia, her who shares the villa that she is staying at, who also befriends her. Once the shock dissipates and she shares her story with the others, we watch Vivienne slowly begin to rebuild her life and to create a new future for herself.
We also get to see Maxine’s own story alongside, newly widowed and with an unexpected letter arriving that really changes her life and gives us an insight to her previous heartbreaking experiences.
Olivia has a successful career but longs for love. A blast from her past returns but will they overcome their previous brother/sister like friendship and turn it into love?
This is a delightful book, with wonderful characters and it was really gorgeous to read. I was intrigued and fascinated with all of the characters stories and wanted to see them succeed in their endeavours.
The most wonderful settings too, I loved joining the characters on their adventures around the Rivera, especially to Monaco!
Such a well written character driven story filled with surprises and a delightful, friendly community. It definitely brought some much needed sunshine into my life reading this!

If I’m honest, I’ve always loved the idea of upping sticks and moving to a different country. In reality, probably not so much, but I admire the people who do just that.

A French Adventure follows the stories of three women, Vivienne, Maxine and Olivia, and how their lives progress over the space of a few months as they discover new and old friends and go through some life-changing circumstances. I loved all three women and, of course, I was willing for their journeys to take them in the direction in which they wanted to go.

Jennifer Bohnet shows us how we can overcome the challenges that life can throw at us and how very often we will come out better and stronger on the other side.

I’ve never visited the French Riviera, but after immersing myself in the lives of these three women, I think I could quite happily live there, in a small cottage with the Mediterranean sparkling in the distance.

Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books and Rachel’s Random Resources for the opportunity to read and review A French Adventure by Jennifer Bohnet.