ShortBookandScribes #BookReview – Love in Provence by Jo Thomas – Quick Ebook and Scribes

Love in Provence by Jo Thomas was printed on sixth June in paperback by Penguin Transworld. It’s additionally out there in eBook and audiobook. My because of Chloe Rose for the overview copy.

Escape to the gorgeous lavender fields of Provence this summer time

Del moved to the south of France three years in the past and hasn’t seemed again. She’s discovered new associates, new goal, and new love with beautiful Fabien.

However simply as harvest on her little lavender farm is because of start, Del will get some stunning information. With no time to dwell as she welcomes a brand new crew of lavender pickers, she unexpectedly waves goodbye to Fabien for the summer time.

Often cooking – the factor she loves finest – would assist soothe her troubles, however Del doesn’t bear in mind how . . . After which chef Zacharie involves city, dropping one other bombshell!

Over one summer time in Provence that’s filled with surprises, associates previous and new rally spherical. Can they full the harvest and pull the group again collectively? And if Fabien returns, will Del lastly get her happy-ever-after?

Love in Provence is Jo Thomas’ first follow-up e book, returning to Del and Fabien who we first met in Escape to the French Farmhouse (however don’t fear when you haven’t learn that one as Love in Provence works completely as a standalone learn). As soon as once more I’ve been utterly transported to stunning Provence for a story of affection, friendship and meals.

Three years have handed and Del has by no means regretted her transfer to France and taking over the lavender harvest at her farmhouse, Le Petit Mas de la Lavande. She’s additionally cooking after her good friend Henri’s bistro and life is sweet. However life comes with ups and downs and alter is afoot. Will Del climate the storm?

A gaggle of individuals come to the farm to help with the lavender harvest and so they assist to make up a solid of characters that I cherished studying about. Thomas at all times manages to make me want I used to be there with them, sharing the scrumptious food and drinks and being part of the camaraderie that takes place across the desk. Though love is part of the storyline, this e book may be very a lot about friendships, each previous and new, and their restorative energy. I simply cherished how all people pulled collectively when issues bought powerful.

Love in Provence has the whole lot I really like about Jo Thomas’ books. It has the setting filled with environment and native attraction, the meals that I may virtually scent and style, characters that I actually cared about, and a narrative to heat the cockles of my coronary heart. I cherished each phrase.

Jo Thomas labored for a few years as a reporter and producer, together with time at Radio 4’s Lady’s Hour and Radio 2’s The Steve Wright Present.

Jo’s debut novel, The Oyster Catcher, was a runaway bestseller and received each the RNA Joan Hessayon Award and the Competition of Romance Greatest eBook Award. Her e book Escape to the French Farmhouse was a #1 bestselling eBook. Jo likes to discover new international locations and uncover the meals produced there, each of which she completely enjoys researching. Jo lives in Pembrokeshire along with her husband and three kids, the place cooking and gathering across the kitchen desk are a vastly vital and enjoyable a part of their household life.