This was a perfect "read by the pool" summer novel that made me want to hop on the next flight to France and find an abandoned chateau. It was easy to read with a fun storyline and while I didn't feel like I fully connected with the characters, I found myself smiling and rooting for them throughout. Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC!

I've had this book for years, I still haven't, unfortunately, got to it, so this is a placeholder review to reduce my shelf for my own sanity, but will replace this if I ever get to the book

Totally unbelievable story but fun and easy to read by the side of a pool without too much thinking.

Lovely cover that drew me to the book. The book was lovely. A feel good read perfect for this time of year lazing on holiday or in the garden. It was easy to read and well written. Great read

This was such a lovely sweet story. I found myself constantly smiling whilst reading this. Warm hearted book that makes you want to up sticks and move to France. A nice set of characters but didn’t really get underneath their motivations enough. Could have done with more insights into them but all in all a cozy read.

I'm not entirely sure why, but i found this so hard to read - not because it was such a difficult storyline, but just very very dull. I got to the end and basically said aloud 'oh is that it?'. Eh.

Thank you to the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

It's a fun and easy to read romantic comedy.

Flick has had a run of bad luck and her Mom suprises her with a trip to France. When she gets there her Mom tells her that she owns the Chateau. Flick needs to decide where she wants to live and get over her broken heart. The characters are fun and the book makes living in the French countryside sound idyllic.

5.0 out of 5 starsEasy, cozy, enjoyable read!!
1 January 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
Loved this book!! Very enjoyable, and easy to read, especially over the 'Christmas' period, even though it's not Christmas based!! An unusual story, but could happen to anyone!! Brilliantly written, and very funny in places!!

I enjoyed reading this light-hearted story which is filled with engaging characters and lovely descriptions of France. The story kept my interest from first to last page.

I loved this book, firstly because it is set in France, my favorite place in the world, and secondly the story flows from the start, it is based on a girl called Fritz whose fiance leaves her hours before she is due to get married. her Mother Brenda brings her to stay in a Chateau in France and a new chapter in her life begins to unfold, a lovely story, I would definitely read more from this Author as I really enjoy her style of writing.

Schwungvolles Buch voller romance und Lacher - ein echter feel-good-Schmöker. Sehr kurzweilig und unterhaltsam, allerdings eher leichte Kost. Braucht man aber auch zwischendurch.

If you're a fan of Bridget Jones, pick up this adorable chick-lit read!

Many thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

After getting dumped by her husband on her wedding day, Felicity has become a bit of a recluse. Her mother, Brenda believes a change of scenery would do her daughter good and takes her daughter on a mother/daughter surprise trip to France. When they get there, Brenda takes her daughter to a chateau in Brittany that Felicity’s late father had planned to give her as a wedding present.

The chateau is a bit of a rundown and in need of a facelift. Felicity has to decide whether she wants to keep the Chateau and stay in France or put it on the market and move back to England. While in France, Felicity and her mother make friends with people of the town. She also meets Nate, her taciturn neighbour, who seems a bit distant with an air of mystery that surrounds him.

The French Escape was a quick and enjoyable read. The characters are likeable and I thought the story flowed well. Set against the autumnal backdrop of rural France, I loved the descriptions of the gorgeous scenery and food. I would recommend to anyone looking for a perfect holiday companion.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bloodhound books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Full on, feel good chick lit set in the beautiful French countryside. Very readable and difficult not to like with engaging characters and scenery. An enjoyable, escapist read.

It’s fair to say that Flick has had a terrible year. Her beloved father died, she had the wedding of her dreams and only hours after the ceremony her husband ran out on her.

Brenda, fed up of her daughter living like a hermit, decides to drag Flick off to France to stay in a chateau. What could be better than an idyllic escape?

But when they arrive Flick discovers the chateau is all but abandoned.

The only upside of her French escape is the handsome and mysterious neighbour, Nate.
Nate loves his life living in the cottage on the grounds of the abandoned chateau but that is about to be put in jeopardy...

Can Nate and Flick ever learn to come to terms with the past and find love again?

The French Escape is a heart-warming, happy ever after, love story. Follow Flick and Nate’s laugh out loud and emotional journey as they negotiate matters of the heart and learn to trust again.

Read this book in one sitting. Loved it. 4.5*

A really good fast read! I enjoyed the characters, the location and the coming together of new friends. The title and cover caught my eye but the story was an nice read. I recommend.

I really enjoyed this little escape into France. The main characters, Flick and Nate, were very well written and easily likable to the reader. I enjoyed following their journey and overcoming the obstacles from their past and present. I will definitely be checking out what other books this author writes.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

You know when you get something perfect for that moment? All cute and eye catchy that just calls you to grab it and hide it in the closet from everyone and read and read until you finish it? And just when you open the covers you get swayed by the story too! That was the case with me when I've got this book... I stayed late in the night until I finished it and almost overslept for work. Setting, storyline, characters...everything is magnifique!

As summer is well and truly on its way out I was looking for a story that would whisk me away and The French Escape was exactly what I was looking for!

The story moves at a lovely pace and was a delight to read as secrets come to light along the way to keep things interesting. I enjoyed seeing Flick begin to heal after a very turbulent time back home and then seeing her connection with Nate begin to grow was extra special.

There are plenty of quirky and loveable characters along with a setting that will leave you dreaming of your own French escape! I loved the friendships that were formed and of course a wonderful hint of romance too. With new beginnings a big theme I was hoping for a happy ever after for the characters.

The French Escape is a wonderful easy going and light hearted story with a beautiful charm that will leave you smiling!

Nate.

Nate loves his life living in the cottage on the grounds of the abandoned chateau but that is about to be put in jeopardy…

Can Nate and Flick ever learn to come to terms with the past and find love again?

My Thoughts:

Flick and her Mum Brenda, are on their way to France. Flick has no idea where she is going as Mum has made all the plans, and Flick also has no idea what Mum has planned until they arrive at a slightly run down chateau. Nate is a neighbour who seems to be a little moody, maybe secretive even… Flick has her own problems and Mum thinks this is the break her daughter needs to help her get her life sorted.

I love Brenda, the way she keeps her daughter in the dark about various things is great, I can see she has Flick’s best interests at heart. Brenda is concerned that Flick has lost her spark and is becoming lifeless and lost, as the story unfolds I got to discover why. As much as I had sympathy for Flick, I had to agree with Brenda, Flick needed a kick up the backside to get her life going again.

Now throw into the mysterious neighbour Nate. Well he has some interesting skeletons that he tried to keep hidden, though not hidden from everyone it seems. Yet another character I really liked, he has an interesting story and one that I didn’t quite expect.

As well as these three, there are also some other characters from the surrounding area that have an interest in the chateau and its new visitors, there reasons why soon become obvious. As do various other developments that the author has cleverly woven in.

This is a really great read and I soon found myself caught up in this story, the descriptions of the area were vivid, I could easily imagine the chateau in its surroundings. As much as I liked Flick’s story I found it was Nate’s story that really caught my interest, a little bit different and also sad.

This is a story about starting over, moving on from the past, making the decision to try things and also there is a bit of romance. The story has a great mix of personalities that compliment the main cast and also each other as well. It is an uplifting story that is captivating, idyllic and one that I would definitely recommend