Return to the Little French Guesthouse (La Cour des Roses Book 2)
by Helen Pollard
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Pub Date 26 Aug 2016 | Archive Date 28 Sep 2016
Description
When Emmy Jamieson leaves her life behind and moves to La Cour des Roses, a gorgeous guesthouse amidst vineyards in France, everything is resting on her success as the new guesthouse manager.
Looming in the calendar is the biggest booking ever, when the entire eccentric, demanding Thomson family will descend for a golden wedding anniversary. With airbeds on the floor and caravans in the garden, La Cour des Roses will be bursting at the seams.
Emmy knows she’s up to the challenge, especially with the support of the gorgeous Alain, the half-French, half-English, caramel-eyed accountant. But she hadn’t counted on a naked, sleepwalking travel blogger, or the return of owner Rupert’s venomous ex-wife Gloria.
Gloria has a few things to say about Emmy’s new role, Rupert’s finances, and the unsuspecting Alain, which send everybody reeling. Just when Emmy can see a future for herself of endless sunshine, true love and laughter, are her dreams about to be ripped at the seams?
Fans of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Nick Alexander will want to join Emmy for a glass of wine as the sun sets on the terrace at La Cour des Roses.
*** This is an uncorrected advanced review copy ***
Advance Praise
‘I loved every single page of this book and didn't want the story to end. It had me hooked from start to finish, had me giggling on the bus (rather embarrassing). It is one of those warm, cosy books that needs coffee and croissants.’ The Reading Shed
‘Like sunshine on a cloudy day this is a book to warm your heart. I loved it.’Shellyback Books
‘Utterly delicious, I loved escaping into this delightful French community … definitely a feel good book that had me with a smile on my face and laughing out loud … You’ve just got to love Rupert ... With the sexy gardener providing a great distraction from Nathan’s desertion, new friends and new possibilities this is a real page turner that I thoroughly enjoyed … a truly wonderfully crafted novel that I highly recommend for its amazing characters, plot and storytelling that make it a brilliant story to escape into. I can’t wait for the next book in the series to be available, I definitely want to read it, please!’ Splashes into Books
‘From the very beginning to the very end, I absolutely adored this book … If I ever found myself in a jam I would want a Rupert in my life for sure (even with his persistence and tendency to butt-in)! The emotional journey that ended up beingThe Little French Guesthouse is sometimes sad, sometimes infuriating and sometimes hilarious … and abso-freaking-lutely worthy of a comfy chair, a cozy blanket and a nice cuppa.’ Well Read Pirate Queen
'Could not put down this fabulous book, peppered with humour and characters you can relate to. A wonderful, laugh out loud summer read. One to share with friends and recommend to strangers.' Renita D’Silva
‘La Cour des Roses is the name of the guesthouse that is central to the story and with its warmth of character, picturesque gardens and eccentric owner, its a place I would love to spend more time … I am already looking forward to book two .’Rachel’s Random Reads
‘What a lovely gem of a book … I picked this book up during a particularly intense period at work and it was the perfect book – gentle and warm with some lovely characters and a good bit of eye candy … perfect for a pick-me-up/ summer read where you just want to lose yourself in the story.’ The Met Line Reader
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781786810472 |
| PRICE | US$3.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 240327
As the first book, this book is also a very nice summer read. Emmy is back in France – this time for good. At least, that’s what she hopes. Her plan to make a new life at the guesthouse, start a new relationship with Alain, Rupert’s accountant and friend, is in reality not as easy as it sounds.
Managing a guesthouse is hard work, especially since Gloria’s lack of communication. So it’s up to Rupert and Emmy to organise a family gatharing in a few weeks. Gloria didn’t tell Rupert about the bookings before she left with Emmy’s ex-boyfriend. Everything seems to go wrong.
Than there is this travel blogger who wrote a bad article about the guesthouse. None of the things he said is true. The chaos during his stay was his fault.
Emmy tries to make things right again and all of a sudden, Gloria comes back and reveals some things that might destroy Emmy’s relationship with Alain as well as the friendship between Rupert and Alain.
I enjoyed reading this book. Somehow I felt as I were there with Emmy and her new friends. She has a strong personality and is as helpful as in the first book. I felt with her when Gloria told her what she might have done. What a b*tch!
Although I am not that into France and the language (I can’t help: I really love English), I think I should give France a try sometime. The book made it sound so beautiful.
„Return to the Little French Guesthouse*“ deserves all 5 stars and I really really hope there is a third book coming! I want to know more about Emmy and Alain, Ryan and Sophie and so on.
The book will be published on 26 August 2016.
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