Book review of Falling for Provence by Alison Roberts

Falling for Provence by Alison Roberts

Falling for Provence by Alison Roberts

She came to Provence in the hope of a fresh start, she never expected she would fall in love in and find herself along the way.

Inheriting an old stone house in Provence, along with her sisters is the catalyst Ellie Gilchrist needs to put some distance between her and her grief. But when she arrives at the run down ‘La Masionette’ hidden amongst overgrown Lavender and Ivy, she wonders if she’s made a mistake?

That is until she meets her guarded neighbour Julien and his adorable little boy, and she’s surprised by the flutters of excitement she never thought she’d feel again. Add in rescuing a stray dog and she has the much needed distraction she needs. Ellie decides to stay temporarily and work on bringing the little house back to life again. If only she can ignore the fireworks that explode every time she’s around Julien. They both have hearts they want to protect, but a little temporary affaire can’t be too dangerous, especially when Ellie has stated she will be leaving after the last summer market of the season. But something in the alchemy of what she discovers in this part of France seems to be casting an irresistible spell making it difficult to walk away.

Falling for Provence by Alison Roberts

My review

Alison Roberts is a new writer for me, but it didn’t take long before I was looking her up to see what else she has written, and it came as no surprise to read that she had spent some time living in France. Her experience, love and passion for French life was evident from the beginning of the book.

Within the first few chapters we had a heroine suffering from a personal trauma - who desperately needed the healing only a dose of France can provide, a moody, troubled Frenchman who I couldn’t wait to learn more about, plus a shiny red bicycle with a basket, a stray dog and two donkeys, to say nothing of the olive grove and lemon orchard in Provence. Needless to say, I was so happy in this book, I didn’t want it to end. 

Falling for Provence by Alison Roberts

Ellie’s task of breathing new life into a forgotten Provencal house that she and her sister’s had unexpectantly inherited, was the perfect change of scenery she needed at a difficult time in her life. There were plenty of emotional situations, trauma and heartache in this book, but they were always treated sensitively and with care. As the characters created new memories, they began to heal hearts broken through no fault of their own. Ellie’s time in France ultimately changed not only her life, but the lives of many of the characters.

There was nothing I didn’t enjoy in this book. It was colourful, healing, hot and calming all at once, as well as being a little crazy at times too. It truly was a feast for all my senses as Alison’s exquisite descriptions of food, place and emotions came to life. I can’t wait to read more from Alison.

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Author Bio  

Alison Roberts is the author of over one hundred romance novels, joining Boldwood to write ‘wish you were here’ fiction set in the South of France.

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Falling for Provence by Alison Roberts