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Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers...third times the charm, right?
Seriously though, I think we've done a lot of charming so far, and this post will follow suit perfectly. Let's welcome back Rachel's Random Resources for another round as we shine the book spotlight on a Women's Fiction title that shows us how having belief in ourselves is all well and good, but having the support of friends can go a long way. Ready or not, here comes today's blog tour guest and ebook of choice...
A Year at the French Farmhouse
by
Gillian Harvey
About the book...
Escape to France with this warm, witty romantic read.
After ten years of loyal service Daisy Butterworth has been made redundant. Like any clever woman, she knows the cure to redundancy is a little too much wine and her best friend.
Only the next morning, Daisy has more than a hangover . . . she has a whole new house – in France!
Seeing this as an opportunity instead of a disaster, she’s excited about finally moving to France, just as she and her husband always dreamed of. However, Daisy is in for another surprise. Despite planning to move there for over 20 years, her husband never actually intended to go.
So begins a year in France, alone, renovating the gorgeous old farmhouse that is held together by wallpaper and wishes.
Will a year at the French farmhouse be just what Daisy needs? Or could it be the previous owner, Frederique, that is the answer to Daisy’s dreams?
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I was actually between the pages of two books at the time I was reading this...one in print and this one in ebook. The other book was good in its own right, mind you, but I found myself being drawn back over to this one time and time again, as the magic of the story truly left its mark.
Daisy was a wonderful character...strong-willed when the need called for it, determined, dedicated, caring, and wonderfully soft hearted. It was a big step that she took, stepping out of her comfort zone and into the arms of her dream, but that's the only way they can become reality sometimes, you know? I felt so badly for her when the fallout with her husband occurred, betrayed almost as much as if it was me and not her. Can you imagine giving twenty years of yourself to a marriage, only to find out that the things you kept putting off as a team, were never really in the cards? I was stunned, shocked, and totally behind her decisions. Grant it, I wasn't as keen on the mayor as she was, but we all have our preferences. I admit, I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop initially...and drop it did, but certainly not in the way I was imagining. Everything plays out the way it should be, and we end up with a nice little HEA that is totally deserved by all.
Along the way, we get to know a new country, her neighbors that soon become friends, the challenges of choosing a new life, and the rewards that come with following your own path. It's definitely a great big push to never let today pass you by because you never know what tomorrow may bring...but it also reminds us that communication is key in any relationship, be it love or friendship, and it's never a bad thing to speak of what we need. A great addition to the reading list of any fan of Women's Fiction, and a wonderful armchair escape you didn't know you need.
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About the author...
Gillian Harvey is a freelance journalist and the author of two well-reviewed women’s fiction novels published by Orion. She has lived in Limousin, France for the past twelve years, from where she derives the inspiration and settings for her books. Her first title for Boldwood, A Year at the French Farmhouse, will be published in September 2022.
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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you. as well as the ebook for review. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. Be sure to check out the rest of tour for more bookish fun!
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
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