This is the second book in a trilogy about three sisters from Scotland. I have read the first but you could easily read this as a standalone.
It’s definitely in the romance genre, it’s sad but hopeful story, set in a beautiful location- you could almost smell the lavender fields.
Unfortunately, I did find the end part during the storm in Scotland a bit far fetched., so it’s a 3.5 for me.

4 Stars
One Liner: Heartwarming

Laura Gilchrist makes sensible choices and follows the rules. She doesn’t have time for fun and is wary of love after having to grow up fast. However, the laidback and irresistible Noah Dufour, the real estate agent who handles their inherited property makes her be a little more impulsive.
Laura decides a weekend romance fling would get it out of her system. Back home, she tries to return to her routine only to find out that the fling led to an unexpected pregnancy. Now, Laura goes back to South France to see if there’s more to their connection and whether it can survive the new developments.
The story comes in Laura (more %) and Noah’s third-person POVs.

My Thoughts:
This is the second book in the series
It is divided into three parts. The first part and a solid portion of the second occur parallel with the first book. They share the same timeline but here the focus is on the other sister. There might be a bit of repetition but since we see it from Laura’s POV, it works (and fills the gaps for those who didn’t read book #1).
I love, love the description of the setting. South France sounds so beautiful with its old-world charm and nature's bounty. The scene at lavender fields is my favorite; the descriptions were so vivid that I could feel myself breathing in the scent of lavender. While we also get details of food, the location takes the spotlight.
Laura’s arc in the first book, especially at the beginning doesn’t do her much favor. We see her soft side later but this one reveals her layers wonderfully. Seeing her love for her little sister is like a warm hug. Her vulnerability is well presented, making it easy to empathize with her.
Noah is easy enough to like though he does make you want to whack sense into his head at times. However, he is a good guy and he steps up when necessary. He has a sad backstory which shows he is not an idiot; just someone afraid.
While the romance is a bit insta, there’s no pretense about it. Moreover, enough emotions are woven into the scenes to slightly slow the pace. I appreciate this decision.
I’m a bit surprised that there’s no real progress on the overarching plot. I thought there would be some development. Maybe it’ll have more focus in book three. Also, we know almost nothing about the other sister, Fiona, so her book will be interesting.
To summarize, From Provence, With Love is a heartwarming story set in a beautiful location. While it is primarily a romance, the parts that appealed the most to me were family bonds and personal growth.
Thank you, NetGalley and Boldwood Books, for eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.

From Provence with Love is a dreamy, escapist romance I couldn't put down. I loved this book. It was like a chick-flick you can watch again and again! I just didn't want it to end.

The Gilchrist women have inherited a quaint stone house in Provence. Laura Gilchrist is a level headed, impulse free woman that barely deviates from her routine. So when she heads to Provence to sell the inherited house and is instantly bewitched by the oh so irresistible estate agent - Laura deviates from her norm and accepts the spontaneous offer of seeing the South of France with Noah on his motorbike! Neither Noah or Laura can seem to forget about each other as they try and get back to their own lives! Will they both take the leap of faith or realise that a brief encounter is just too much of a risk?

It's so hard to find romance novels like these where there is so much more depth and it's not all superficial. The book is a mixture of being character and plot driven. You really get to know the main characters well as there is a very strong character development throughout.

Laura Gilchrist has always made sensible choices. But a trip to Provence to sell an inherited stone house leads her face to face with Noah Dufour. Her wild, irresistibly attractive real estate agent. And within an instant she’s bewitched. Without a second thought, she decides she’s going to accept his offer to ride on the back of his motorbike and see the beauty of the South of France though his eyes. She’s never acted on impulse before, but Noah makes her feel spontaneous and free – and a little bit excited.

Weeks later, with the memories of their passionate fling refusing to fade, Laura waits for her life to return to normal. But she can’t shake the feeling something has changed. And then her instincts are confirmed by the sight of two blue lines. Their connection was a whirlwind; perfect yet brief. But Noah has become a chink in her buttoned up armour and she knows her news is going to blindside him. Now she must return to Provence to find out whether they can both take a leap of faith based on one brief yet perfect holiday romance…

This book was just okay for me. The story was good, but I felt like the execution could have been better. There was a little too much of the author telling us what was happening instead of showing us. It didn't flow as well as it could have. That said, I really enjoyed the location and the characters themselves, so I give it 3.5⭐!

I received an advanced complimentary digital copy of this book from Netgalley. Opinions expressed are my own.

Loved this latest addition to this authors 'Provence' series, enjoyed reconnecting with the familiar characters and discovering what happens next in beautiful Provence

the 2nd in a ?trilogy of 3 sisters. Ellie has settled in Provence, Laura goes there to sell the cottage they were left, and meets attractive, brooding estate agent, Noah. Both have tragic pasts. Can they get over them? Perfect holiday reading, hard to put down. Roll on number 3.

This was a fairly predictable, slow burn romance with likeable characters and a beautiful French setting. I enjoyed the premise of the story, the beautiful relationship between sister Ellie and main character Laura. The descriptions of characters and their thoughts were at times repetitive and sometimes the story did not flow as smoothly as it should have, especially between the main love interests.

Noah was a sexy male lead with his speaking French often and frequently sharing how kind and nurturing he was. Laura was a good female lead as she had secrets that kept her closed off to others in the past. I enjoyed how they brought out the best in each other with the beautiful French towns weaved through the story.

Overall a good read, with some repetitive bits, that I would still recommend for romance fans and lovers of the French countryside.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a ARC. All opinions about the book are my own.

Alison Roberts' From Provence, With Love is a delightful journey filled with heartfelt romance, personal growth, and captivating scenery. Set against the stunning backdrop of Provence, the novel offers readers an escape into lavender fields, picturesque villages, and French cuisine.

The story follows-on from Falling for Provence and crosses over with characters that I was already familiar with. The first novel had focused on Ellie's story and this second story focuses on Laura, her sister. Laura is a career-driven real estate agent who finds herself swept off her feet by the charismatic and carefree Noah Dufour. What starts as a whirlwind romance takes an unexpected turn when Laura discovers she's pregnant. The novel explores themes of vulnerability, emotional healing, and the courage it takes to embrace love despite life's uncertainties.

The descriptions of Provence paint a vibrant picture of sunlit fields, cozy stone houses, and mouthwatering meals that transport readers straight to the heart of France. These lush details form a beautiful contrast to the emotional journey of the characters.

While the romance occasionally veers into predictable territory, the journey itself is enjoyable. Laura's transformation from a reserved woman to someone who listens to her heart is both relatable and inspiring. The chemistry between Laura and Noah, though tested by their differing views on commitment, remains compelling but a little frustrating.

For fans of slow-burn romances with a focus on personal growth and evocative settings, From Provence, With Love is a lovely choice. It's a perfect read for a cozy afternoon, and was quite a quick read.

Thank you to Boldwood Books for the invitation and opportunity to review and to Netgalley for the ARC.

This is a lovely story. Set mainly in Provence . A slow burn love story. Some sad parts . I loved the lavender fields and food descriptions . Great ending . I loved covid was mentioned just as normal. How things change . A lovely wet Saturday afternoon read.

Once I started reading this book, I realised I had read the book preceding it and was delighted to catch up with the familiar characters. A gorgeous setting, likeable main characters and a hint of French magic, made a glorious story. I can well recommend.

I read this first book in this series and quite enjoyed it so was looking forward to the sequel, but felt this didn't really hit the mark for me. While the story was nice enough and the setting well described, the way the author described the characters feelings felt very 'Mills and Boon' in my opinion. It just fell flat and and so I didn't particularly engage. Just ok, there are better in the genre.

I really enjoyed this book, lovely story of chance and change. Lovely characters who made it all seem real and I found myself imagining the country side and what the house looked like. I always enjoy books with a french setting as it always makes me feel like I would like to have moved there.
My thanks as always to Netgalley and Publisher Boldwood Books for the opportunity for the early read.

From Provence, With Love is the second book in Alison Roberts' One Year in France series. I have already read the first novel in this series, Falling for Provence. and found it a nice romantic break from the mysteries that I seem to read most often. I was a bit confused when I began to read, since it seemed to begin the same way s book 1 in this series. I finally realized that this second book was going to focus on a different sister, Laura. Book 1 focused on Ellie. There are 3 sisters and so I hope there will be another book in this series.

I like the sisters and the other characters. They are all quite likable and enjoyable. In Laura's story in Provence, she has a weekend fling with a man, who would be tough to resist, Back in Scotland, Laura discovers she is pregnant. This is not a spoiler, since readers learn about the pregnancy at the beginning of the book. Both Laura and her baby daddy are real estate agents. The complication is that the baby daddy, Noah, is not interested in fatherhood or marriage. But this is a romance, and so not exactly many surprises. But getting to the end was a delightful journey. The scenery is lovely, as is Robert's description of the south of France. It made me want to board a plane and return to a place I just visited last summer.

I do recommend From Provence, With Love. It was an enjoyable read. Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest review. I did enjoy this novel and wish I hadn't finished it.

There was something about how explicitly the main characters’s feelings were spelled out for the reader that made this romance pretty unromantic. The writing felt lackluster, and some of the dialogues with insignificant characters were just not needed in this story.

The first half of this book was amusing enough to read. In the second half though, some of the male lead’s thoughts and decisions were infuriating to me personally. I get that it may have been for the sake of intensifying the conflict, so to each their own. I did find the final chapters to be completely absurd though.

Overall, this reads like an unnecessarily dramatized story.

I felt the novel fell flat. I feel like the author was in the right direction and then held back. However I am someone that loves a lot of spice so I understand. I loved all of the characters though!

From Provence, With Love by Alison Roberts is a heartwarming romance that blends spontaneity, passion, and the charm of the South of France. Laura Gilchrist, a woman who’s always played it safe, finds herself swept off her feet by Noah Dufour, a free-spirited real estate agent, during a trip to sell an inherited property. What starts as a whirlwind fling quickly turns into something more when Laura discovers she’s pregnant. The novel captures the emotional journey of two people navigating unexpected consequences and deciding whether their brief yet intense connection can lead to something lasting. Roberts crafts a story full of romance, self-discovery, and the hope that sometimes, taking risks is the key to finding true love. A perfect read for fans of heartfelt, romantic escapism.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC.

This is book 2 in the One Year in France series. The three Gilchrist sisters Ellie, Laura and Fiona have inherited an old stone house in Provence called La Maisonette from an uncle they never knew, due to their alcoholic father leaving them when they were young. In Falling for Provence, Ellie and Laura travelled to Provence to take a look and start selling the house as neither wanted to live in it. However, something compelled Ellie to stay for the summer and renovate the building for a better sale. Soon she met her grumpy neighbour Julien and his adorable little son Theo.

From Provence with Love is Laura's story and it starts simultaneously to the first book which first confused me because it repeated quite a few things. Ellie is still heavily involved, and we celebrate her wedding to Julien, who has also bought La Maisonette at the end of book 1 / middle of book 2. The fact that she had a child that died at six months old is also still a topic for Laura, who struggles with it in her whirlwind affair with estate agent Noah Dufour.

Ah, Noah, oh la la. He starts out as one of those typical men who relentlessly stalk a woman they like the look of, call her ma chérie and just generally display red flags before they drop their conquests again. We later learn that his beloved sister Elise died from cancer at seven years old, which makes him damaged and not wanting a family, so when Laura discovers she is pregnant, he does not react nicely. This did not endear him to me, pas de tout.

This is a love story that starts out as a holiday romance but never convinced me. It's wishful thinking that we can convert committment phobes into doting family men just by getting pregnant, so I have deducted points for nonsense. I wanted to scream at Laura to at least have her baby in France because with that and a French father it would have a right to a French and therefore EU-wide passport. Did she think about that? You'll have to read it to find out.

Provence with its lavender fields and sunflowers plus the mouth-watering food is described wonderfully, making you want to live there too - if there wasn't that tiny thing called Brexit that romance writers routinely ignore, n'est-ce pas? I found the first book charming but this wasn't for me. It's all about the healing power of love, so if that appeals to you, this might be for you. But if you didn't like me sprinkling my review with French words, you won't like it in the book either.

It was nice going back to the south of France and seeing Laura Gilchrist, Ellie's sister. Ellie, Laura and Fiona have inherited an old stone house in Provence called La Maisonette from an uncle they didn't know.
Laura went back to the south of France to help an estate agent, Noah Dufour, sell the stone house. She came back one way, but as she was there, she started changing. She was always in control of everything, and had a difficult time accepting the person she was becoming. The story will take us through Laura's journey of basically being two people and seeing which person wins out. As Noah said to her, don't stop listening to your heart, and let the Laura back out that you buried. I enjoyed reading this story about all that she went through, and all that she had buried come to the surface, You will have to read the book to find out what happens. This is book 2, and her sister Ellie is in the story a lot and also the donkeys.
I received an ARC from Boldwood Books through Net Galley.

A fun read that made me smile repeatedly! Heartwarming and wonderful prose, this was the perfect read to relax and enjoy to brighten your day.

Laura is an estate agent who is totally in control of her life, until she visits Provence with her sister, to sell the house that was left to them by their uncle. There she meets the devastatingly handsome Noah Dufour, and her life will never be the same again.

This is a charming novel, set mostly in the winningly beautiful Provence area of France. The will they, won't they tension is maintained throughout the book and I enjoyed reading it. The characters were interesting and I cared about all of them, even the ones on the periphery of the main story. An easy read, perfect for relaxing with a cup of tea under a cozy blanket at this time of year.