Are you ready for an uplifting read centered around a book shop? Pick up The Little Provence Book Shop.

With thanks to netgalley and the author Gillian Harvey

I enjoyed the little Provence book shop, it was a fun read.

This was such a pure book about self discovery and family. I loved that the story slowly unfolded with slight hints throughout. Adeline’s relationship with her daughter is sweet and made me smile. This is one of those books you can pick up and just enjoy for its feel good simplicity. If you’re someone that is looking for a story that doesn’t revolve around romance, this is a good pick! The only reason I didn’t give it a 5 star rating is because some parts were a little too wordy and my ADHD brain would skim and get distracted.

3.5 ⭐️ This book was such a beautiful story about rediscovering yourself and finding where you belong. I found the story just a tad predictable at times, but I enjoyed it all the same. I also appreciated Gillian Harvey's descriptive way of writing St. Vianne. She really made me feel like I was stepping through the page into the village.

If you are looking for a cozy and quick read, I recommend this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read this eARC for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are solely my own.

I received a free copy of, The Little Provence Book Shop, by Gillian Harvey, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Adeline goes to France with her daughter Lili, after she finds out she is adopted, working at a magical bookstore in Provence, she learns so much. The book was a bit predictable but over all was a good read, I liked Adeline and her growth through out the book.

I quite enjoyed this book. It kept me interested and I liked the regional descriptions. A sweet read that I enjoyed. Thank you for the chance to read this book Netgallery. I will read more by this author.

I enjoy Gillian Harvey's escapist books, set in France but unfortunately this one fell a little flat for me. Adeline as moved to Provence after discovering, after the death of her mother that she she was adopted. Finding a job in a bookshop where the owner believes in charms, crystals and intuition, Adeline discovers more about her past than she better on.

The description is nice and the writing flows easily but the characters feel a little underdeveloped, the sideline romance feels exactly that...a little too sideline and the ending is pretty predictable. The 'magic' of Monique also doesn't sit quite right, I think because there's so much drag around it from Adeline in the book.

Not my favourite Gillian Harvey, but an ok read.

What a wonderfully magical read this was! I devoured it in 2 days after a year long reading slump, and have since bought 4 more Gillian Harvey novels. A true escapist read with some real life discussions around adoption and grief - do check any trigger warnings.

I liked that there was an element of romance peppered through but it didn’t take over. Friendship and grief was at the heart and I just loved Monique as a character. The atmosphere of the bookshop made for a cosy read and the nod to following your intuition really sparked something in me.

Another new favourite author unlocked and a book I will be recommending to so many.

I did like this book at first but then, the second half wasn't so much like something believable and was not feeling good with story and the characters. Really sorry but I really didn't enjoy the second half of the book .

This was such a cozy, heartwarming read! Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC!

This story follows Adeline, who leaves London with her young daughter to spend some time searching for herself and where she belongs while working as a book shop employee in a small French town. While it all takes place in a realistic setting, there is a touch of magic, and the power of books, language, and stories becomes a central theme in the story.

I started this book expecting a light, feel-good bookshop story, so I was pleasantly surprised by the elements of mystery sprinkled in. There were plenty of clever misdirects, and I loved the plot twist at the climax of the story!

The romance was also absolutely adorable, and I loved that it wasn’t necessarily a huge part of the story. Rather, it played into Adeline’s character development regarding her openness to connection, and I appreciated the stronger focus on the themes of belonging and family.

There was a bit of discourse on magic vs science that felt unnecessary to me, especially in the last few chapters. However, Gillian Harvey’s prose is so beautiful that the magic vs science component didn’t bother me too much. I would definitely read this book again!

I love this authors books and how they take the reader on a french escape. in this instalment we were taken on a journey to the delights of provenience and with the added pleasure of a book about a book shop whats not to love about a book about books.

The story follows Adeline’s decision to have a fresh start and up sticks and move to provenance reading her story made me want to take a leap of faith and do something similar.

I enjoyed the excerpts of poetry and quotations throughout the book and the idea that the right book can help heal and soothe the soul.

This book has a lovely community feel and as with all this authors books makes the reader feel like they are there soaking up the delights of French life.

Adeline, a single mother fleeing a troubled past, finds solace in the charming village of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville. She takes a job at the local bookshop, a quaint little store filled with the scent of old paper and the promise of new beginnings.
I loved some parts of the book, firstly the setting its beautiful and all the characters and reading them is heartwarming. It has the perfect blend of Love, loss, discovery of self, magical realism, and betrayal.
The main theme of book BIBLIOTHERAPY is phenomenal.I always believed in that Right book can help you.
The book felt too slow for my liking and too much info dump. The inner monologues of Adeline and description felt unnecessary and made the story dragging.
Otherwise it’s a heartwarming read.

This book was gripping and hard to put down. It didn't feel like everything else you see out there, it felt very fresh. I really enjoyed this book!

For anyone who has discovered the magic of escaping in a book this is a must read *The Little Provence Bookshop* is a charming tale set in the heart of Provence, where a young woman starts work in a bookshop and discovers love, friendship, and new beginnings. Filled with warmth and local flavour, it's a delightful escape into French countryside life.

The Little Provence
Adeline left her life in London after her mother’s death and the revelation of a big secret. The single mom decided that a change was necessary. So she and her young daughter moved to St. Vienne, a small village in Provence. She began working in a book shop owned by Monique, a woman who seemed to have magical powers. Monique used books to help customers heal their emotional problems.
Eventually Adeline & Lili make lasting friendships and find a home in the town.
I was expecting more of a book about Provence than a light, romantic novel. This story could have been set almost anywhere in France.
I received this ARC from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books and Gillian Harvey for the ARC of The Little Provence Book Shop.

From the very beginning of this book I felt like I was watching a cute Hallmark movie with a little bit of *magic* sprinkled in. It immediately caught my attention and left me wanting to continue flipping pages. After finding an advert for a little bookshop in Provence Adeline moved to St Vianne with her daughter, Lili, in what was a heat of the moment decision after learning her family had lied to her. The owner of the bookshop, Monique, has a bit of a different approach when it comes to running her business and something Adeline isn't too sure about at first. Monique and Adeline build a beautiful friendship throughout the book even through all twists that come their way.

Adeline learns some devastating news following the death of her mother. She takes her young daughter Lili and relocates to a small village to find herself. The bookshop she brings working at belongs to the very peculiar Monique. They begin a journey of learning about each other, beliefs, similarities and the meaning of family.
I love how the author describes this charming little village. She definitely makes you want to visit! I truly enjoyed the magical realism and how books can transform you. I do wish the romance piece between Adeline and Andre had been explored more.
Thank you to NetGalley, author and published for ARC for allowing me to provide my review.

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book - a bookstore, family drama, hints of magic and the ability to match a book to the needs of the reader.

While this book has a category of “Romance” included, it’s really not. I may have chosen to read this book anyway, but I was left disappointed since there really is no romance to speak of in the story. There is a bit of a suggestion, but it’s nowhere near enough to consider this book part of the genre.

Overall, it was a decent read, but I found it very slow-paced and dry. It’s not one of my favorites.

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book that reads well. Story is quite predictable but that is absolutely not a problem with this type of book. characters are nicely portrayed and developed although they could be further developed.