I enjoyed this well written book very much. Great characters and a believable background.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

After an embarrassing encounter at work, Daisy escapes to stay with Poppy in her guesthouse in France. There she meets Anton, a widower who is looking for somebody to look after his dogs.

Daisy’s French Farmhouse is the fourth in Lorraine Wilson’s French Escape series. Alongside the new characters, Daisy and Anton, we catch up with the lives of the residents of St Quentin sur Aude from previous books. The setting is beautifully described and comes alive off the page.

A light, easy read perfect for the summer.

I didn’t realize that this novel was the 3rd in a series but I enjoyed bit immensely. Well written and atmospheric.
Many thanks to HarperCollins UK and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

It's a very quick read that i enjoyed. The poor was great and the writing was very good! The background is beautiful. I’d definitely recommend this book

While it's a quick read and the background setting is beautiful, I just did't care for any of the characters or the plot too much. I was very excited to read this but it ended up just kinda "meh" and very forgettable.

I haven't read the previous books in the series but that didn't stop me from thoroughly enjoying this story. I loved the characters & the dog pack & will definitely be looking for more books from this author

I enjoyed the story. I definitely wondered which path it would take which kept me reading and wanting to continue the story to find out. I highly recommend!

A great entertaining read! Extremely enjoyable and dog lovers will love it . Sheer escapism and I would highly recommend it .
Thank you to Netgalley, Harper Collins Uk and Lorraine Wilson for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review

Escapist, enjoyable and wonderfully romantic – it’s impossible not to fall in love with Lorraine Wilson’s latest novel, Daisy French Farmhouse.

When it comes to affairs of the heart, Daisy is not the slightest bit lucky. She seems to lurch from one romantic disaster to another and when her latest relationship implodes, Daisy finds herself needing a break, so she flees to France and goes to stay at her friend Poppy’s guesthouse where she plans to enjoy the summer season and forget about love and relationships. Daisy vows to put unsuitable men behind her once and for all and romance is definitely off the table this summer, however, will bookseller and widower Anton put paid to her plans to remain unattached?

Enigmatic Anton never planned on falling in love, but the more time he spends with Daisy, the more he realizes that she has got under his skin and made him feel things he hasn’t experienced in a very long time. As their feelings for one another deepen over one unforgettable summer, will Anton and Daisy find the courage to let go of the past and embrace their future…together? Or are they about to lose out on a love that could last a lifetime?

Sparkling, sensuous and deliciously feel-good, Lorraine Wilson’s Daisy’s French Farmhouse is a wonderfully romantic tale that takes readers all the way to France and into a world of forbidden attraction, intense emotion and cute dogs! Readers will be gripped by Daisy and Anton’s love story and their journey to their happy ever after is one guaranteed to keep readers on the edge of their seats eagerly turning the pages.

A magical contemporary romance that tickles the funny bone and touches the heart, Lorraine Wilson’s Daisy’s French Farmhouse is the perfect summer read!

I felt enthusiastic at the idea of trying a book by an author new to me, and I was not disappointed.

I immediately discovered that this book was one of a series, so I made good use of the helpful ’who’s who’ at the start of the book. I also liked the ’food for thought’ literary quote at the start of each chapter.

I instantly warmed to our heroine, the eclectic, maybe slightly whacky, Daisy, with her vivaciousness and joie de vivre. Whilst I felt sad at Daisy’s reason for wanting to go to France, it really tickled me, that her Gran was currently residing in an Ashram! Then, as if I needed convincing that Daisy came from a somewhat unconventional family, it transpires that Daisy has a history of having seeming random physic abilities.

Daisy most definitely has a gift and the mature way in which she deals with it is most laudable; indeed it adds to the realism of the storyline.

Daisy’s new neighbour, Anton seems swathed in mystery – or is it sadness at the death of his Wife? Is it possible that Daisy’s presence could go some way towards restoring his mojo? The downside to this idea is that by the very nature of their relationship, Daisy is more likely to spend time with Anton’s dogs, than she is with the man himself. The dynamic between Daisy and Anton is interesting, enriched by a combination of Daisy’s special powers and Anton’s professional knowledge. At times I wondered whether Anton had a similar gift to Daisy’s, but was reluctant to admit it. The sexual chemistry between Anton and Daisy is rampant, but Anton initially seemed far from moving on from his relationship with his late Wife.

The way Daisy interacts with the dogs in the book is adorable; it’s almost as though she speaks Dog and she seems ultra aware of their individual physical and mental needs.

As a whole, this book is very aware of the strong relationships between dogs and their humans, and depicts these relationships beautifully. For me, it struck just the right balance between romance, humour and intrigue, with a generous helping of history and stunningly beautiful buildings and countryside thrown in for good measure!

Questions did pop into my head as I read though:

Will Daisy and Anton become more than friends? (Can Anton move on from his Wife?, or would there always be three ’people’ in any potential relationship between our two heroes)?
Can Daisy really make a new life for herself in France?
There was however one thing of which I was certain – I found myself drawn towards reading the other books in the French Escape series.

To find out the answers to these questions and more, you will need to read the book for yourself.

Lovely feel good book to read. It was a joy to read. Lovely characters. Great plot. The author descriptive writing skills were fantastic. The location sounded idyllic. I felt as though I was there. The book was charming. Very well written. I’d definitely recommend this book

What a lovely romantic read, nothing has ever made me want to visit the french countryside more.
This is a great light hearted summer read, i really enjoyed it.

This read was just what I needed to get out of a slump I have been in! It was engaging, easy to fall into and kept me thoroughly entertained. I love it when a story becomes like an afternoon spent with a good friend and "restores your soul" with its goodness and delight. This is a book of that nature. It is sure to bring a smile to your face and it will not disappoint!

A sweet romance which I enjoyed as a standalone. Perfect if you are a dog lover too. A light summer read. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review this book.

Due to finishing my college course I hadn't time to read more than the start of this book before it evaporated, so I can't give it a fair review. I wasn't keen on the emails and backstory dump at the start but it did seem that the story was taking off with arrival in France. I will look out for the book as I would enjoy finishing the story. Thanks for the opportunity to read.

It’s books like this one that really get my wanderlust going. I’ve been to Paris, France but never to the french countryside. However, the more I read about it the more convinced I am that I would love it. And not just the amazing wine.

Daisy’s French Farmhouse is an adorable read, perfect for a lazy afternoon full of daydreams.

While this is book 3 of a series, it is able to be read as a stand-alone, which is how I read it. The previous series main characters are present but this is truly Daisy’s story. Well, Daisy and the dogs. Dog lovers everywhere will rejoice in these pages.

Daisy’s French Farmhouse is a feel good, light hearted romance. The drama isn’t exactly intense but the pages fly by nonetheless.

Conclusion
Daisy’s French Farmhouse is so cute, so readable, with the most lovable doggos. A good book for romance lovers everywhere.

Daisy goes to see a friend who has a farmhouse in France. There is a famous chef there and Daisy agrees to work for her friend in return for free accomodation. She starts looking after all the dogs on the farm which leads to her getting jobs as dog walkers for other locals and she meets Anton. A widower and a historian, Daisy and Anton strike up a friendship but very quickly things start to change.

I liked this, it was sweet and slow and felt like a natural evolution.

Sometimes the world is a tough place and you need something sweet and charming to help you escape for a while. This book ticks all those boxes.

A quick summer read filled with love and canine companions, adventure and courage. Daisy's French Farmhouse is the perfect summer read.

I enjoyed this book as a quick summer read. I hadn’t even realised there was another book before this one - it works well as a standalone. Whilst I liked both Daisy and Anton and enjoyed their romance the chapters felt too long for me And i didn’t feel totally engaged. I am not a dog person at all but the personalities of each of the dogs was a highlight of the book and made me smile !!

Daisy's French Farmhouse by Lorraine Wilson

I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK and I am leaving this review voluntarily

Fly to France for the perfect summer getaway –without leaving your house! This a heartwarming, feel good read perfect for fans of Lucy Coleman and Jo Thomas.
Escape to heaven…

Daisy has never been lucky in love, and when her love life implodes—again—she flees to France. A summer in the sun helping out at her friend Poppy’s guesthouse is the perfect way to put unsuitable men behind her!

I have read this book as a standalone but that did not spoil my enjoyment. A light and enjoyable read that will whisk you away to France without leaving your chosen reading spot. I read the majority of this in one sitting without realising how fast I was getting through the book.

Rating 4/5