I'll admit I was slightly sceptical of this book after loving the Josh and Gemma series, but THIS IS NO LESS.

Sarah Ready is a brilliant writer with some great style. She'll make you laugh till you cry and your heart flutters at some of these amazing dialogues.

Merry DeLuca is secretly in love with her best friend. Who just married her sister- To get over life, she flies over to France to live in a château, only to find that she must cohabitate with the dreaded Noah Wright. In the only bedroom on the only bed.

Yup, this is enemies to friends to lover, at the perfect pace with a decent ranking for believability. Ready has another surprising subplot thrown in there which I won't spoil, but it's unexpectedly deep and emotional.

A special shout-out to Louis the Lobster, obviously my favourite character in the book. The twenty sixth and fiftieth chapters are proof that Sarah Ready is one of the best writers. I couldn't stop laughing at Louis, his great personality and his antics. (Is he Louis or did it turn out to be Louise?) But jokes apart, I think this one lobster has more character than MCs from other books.
Big thanks to NetGalley and Sarah Ready for making this ARC available to me in exchange for my honest opinion.

I thought this romcom was a cute and quick read, but in my opinion it was just a bit basic. It was by no means a bad book, I just wish there was a little....more. I don't want to leave a negative review because I love indie authors and I know how much reviews affect how well they do, but I'll just say this one wasn't for me. Merry was a bit too immature and needs to work on herself more before throwing around the word "love" to any guy that gives her attention and she needs to experience the world a bit more before deciding what it really means to "hate" someone. Also, she got her butt handed to her by a lobster...a LOBSTER lmao. The subplot also sort of got to a point where it almost overshadowed the main storyline which I didn't like. I wasn't sure where I as supposed to be focusing so around the 3/4 mark, I got a bit bored...I did like the character development of Noah, Camille, and even Pierre and there was a especially some satisfaction in watching the character regression of Angela lol.

Merry watches as her sister Angela walks down the aisle to marry the person she’s in love with, but hasn’t told. The person she’s walking down the aisle with Noah isn’t her favorite person. As Merry’s life is turned upside down, she decides to escape to her godmothers castle in France. As she stands there admiring the house she realizes there’s another house guest Noah.

I loved the storytelling and a bit of mystery that was thrown in the story! I wanted to find out what was going to happen next and was there going to be a happily ever after.

This book was the perfect romantic getaway! I need to reread it in the summertime to really feel the vibes. It'd the perfect balance of romance and fun without being farfetched or overly comedic or overly trope-y. The characters are realistic, flawed, relatable, and most importantly they grow! They grow throughout this book and not in a forced for the plot kind of way.

The MCs growing closer together felt so organic and their chemistry was palpable, plus the mystery thrown in really did sneak up on me in an attention grabbing way. Basically this book is a 2 for 1 of HEAs. The only thing that would've made it 5 stars for me is if Angela and Leo got divorced. Hated them till the very end!

Definitely pick this up if you're in a slump or if you just need a mind-numbing, low stakes read to get you all lovey, cozy, and romantic.

Merry's sister just married her best friend and now she thinks that she loved him. She is upset, but decides to quit her job and go to the castle that her god-mother owns in the French countryside. When she gets there, Noah, the best man from the wedding is there staying in the castle as well and they hate each other. They decide to take separate rooms and stay out of each others way.

I thought this was such a cute enemies to lovers story. I do think that it drug on quite a bit and could have been shorter. I liked the aspect of Noah searching for his parents and how Merry was able to help be a support for him.

Thanks to NetGalley, Swift & Lewis Publishing, LLC, and Sarah Ready for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

I don’t usually read romance books but this one was so so so good! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

French Holiday could possibly be my number one February read so far.

Merry finds out the man she’s in love with is getting married to her younger sister, so she does what any other woman having a life crisis does: she goes to France to live in her Godmother’s chateau. Of course, when she arrives she realizes the chateau has also been promised to Noah, the best friend of the man she’s in love with (who she also happens to hate). Through the process of some close proximity tropes and ONE BED, romance ensues.

This book surprised me, it was sweet, funny, and had a little mystery thrown in. The characters are so lovable but complex in their own ways. Themes of different kinds of love are talked about throughout. Easily a 5 star read!

I received this ARC from NetGalley, but my review contains only my honest opinion, book releases on April 26th of this year 💗

This was a fun and funny story. It would be a great summertime, beach read, or even better, a french holiday read! I enjoyed the easy banter and chemistry between the main characters the most while reading this book.

This is my first book by this author and I feel like I've been missing out.

Merry goes to France to stay in a crumbling chateau after her sister married her best friend and the man she was secretly in love with. When she arrives at the castle she realizes that the best man from her sister's wedding, Noah, is also staying there. They decide to have a truce and live together as friends. Merry begins to unravel the meaning of her life and who and what she truly loves.

This is a forced proximity, holiday romance with a touch of fairytale-like scenarios. I wasn't expecting this to be a 5 star read after reading the synopsis so I am pleasantly surprised. This book as it all: romance, travel, humor, and mystery. It delves beyond superficial banter into how childhood experiences and trauma can affect the way we love and how we grow into the person we become. The author somehow manages to do that while still keeping it a light and fun read. I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be reading the author's other books!

Thanks to Netgalley and Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I honestly struggled with rating this one. There were some definite five star moments for me = it has been a long time since I laughed as hard as I did while reading about that lobster and the serious nuggets of truth around unrequited love and a parents impact on a child's self worth were really well done. This is my first Sarah Ready book, but it's definitely not my last - I found myself looking up her backlist to see what other books I could get my hands on!

However, for some reason there were parts of this book that just dragged for me. it felt a bit longer than it needed to be - with extra plot lines and parts to the story that didn't feel coherent at times.

Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for an advance copy of this bookfor me to read and review.

This is my first Sarah Ready book. It was very entertaining. I enjoyed the character development and romance immensely. It had some issues about three quarters of the way through with plot, but then it came back around.

I'm dying from a book hangover!! I didn't want to leave Merry and Noah. This is my first book by Sarah Ready and I'm so impressed. She wove such a beautiful love story. Merry and Noah had so many layers to their characters. My heart broke for Noah when I read his story, but the amazing love that Merry had for Noah that brought him through to the other side was remarkable. My absolute favorite book of the year so far for me!!

This was such a fun read! Merry is fun and relatable. Noah is brooding and troubled. Even the secondary characters they meet in France have a fun sub-plot. Merry's parents and sister were a bit unlikable but that drives the plot forward.

Even though the story is light and fun, there was mystery, intrigue, and even talk of murder. The main characters were drawn to each other but kept resisting so there was a lot of will they/won't they. Most of the setting takes place within the walls of a castle in the French country side that is falling apart around them. The castle seemed to have a personality all it's own. I loved their journey of dealing with their past to work towards a future. The pace was perfect and I kept wanting to read to find out more. There was a lot of humor infused throughout the story. I particularly loved the parts including Louis the lobster. Add this to your TBR if you're a romance lover. You won't be disappointed!

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and Sarah Ready for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I have enjoyed some of Sarah Ready's other books, but this one was just ok. The love of Merry's life just married her sister, so Merry leaves everything behind and heads to France to stay in a chateau for a few months (as one does). When she gets there, she finds she will be sharing the chateau with Noah, aka the best man from the wedding, whom she can't stand.

It started off well enough, with a meet not-so-cute, shenanigans, and plenty of tropes (enemies to lovers, one bed, forced proximity), but I never really felt invested in Merry and Noah as a couple, and I lost interest in the plot turn about half way through. I was also expecting this book to really go deep on the French angle, since it's in the title, but it felt like this book could have taken place anywhere, which was disappointing.

Thank you to Swift & Lewis Publishing for gifting me with an ARC to review!

I really enjoyed the dreamy French setting of this book! It was funny, sweet, and I loved all of the silly moments in the chateau. (Shoutout to Louis the Lobster!)
After Merry’s sister marries her best friend, Merry takes a three month trip to a chateau in France for a chance to get over her heartbreak. However, the chateau is not in the best shape and she finds Noah, the best man, already there. (And yes, there is only one bed.)
Both characters had so many layers to their personalities and were very believable in their relationship.
I would’ve liked to see more of Merry’s relationship with her sister be unpacked and the end felt a bit sudden to me, but overall I would definitely recommend this if you’re in the mood to escape to France during your read!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher of this book for a digital ARC.

This is my second time reading this masterpiece; it was just as good as the first time! I love everything about this book, and I CANNOT wait for more from the author!!

It was lovely, intriguing, sweet, and even witty at times. Absolutely stunning. I don’t think I’m capable of coming up with a cohesive and well thought out review. There is so much to love in this book.

Diving into the found family I find myself incapable of putting feelings into words. I wanted nothing to happen to all the characters because they are all so near, dear, and precious to my heart.

I have so many more thoughts but it’s hard to put everything into words. This book was perfect in so many ways and I will greedily snatch up multiple copies!!!

Another amazing book by Sarah ready. I only started reading her books this year and they're already becoming some if my favourites.
This story might be a little predictable at first but it does not distract from the brilliance of it . The characters were brilliant and well written and the storyline was enjoyable. I needed to keep listening to find out what woukd happen and hoped it went the way you wished.

An amazing story by Sarah Ready . Merry 's sister just married her best friend Leo who happens to be the man she is secretly in love . When her godmother offer her to stay at her castle in France for three months she accepts . She just had quit her job so she will spent her summer in French countryside , drinking fine wine , eating French cheese and flirt . When she arrives she discover that she is not alone there . Leo other friend Noah and best man at his weddind is staying at the castle . They don't like each other very much but they agree to live together . The castle is in a horrible condition and they have to share a bed . Noah was looking for a famous artist who has dissapeared seven years ago and Merry was helping him . I loved how the truth make Noah free and happy . I loved the sceen with the rat , and of course Louie the Lobster .
I received this book from net galley and the publisher as an ARC. Thank you! All thoughts and opinions are my own .

Merry's is in love with her best friend Leo. Leo is marrying Merry's sister Angela. The best man, Leo's other best friend, is grumpy hunk Noah.

Noah and Merry have a hot night together, but from then on Merry's life becomes more and more of a drudge. When Merry's godmother offers her a stay at a chateau in France, Merry packs her bags for a three month stay. You can guess who's meeting her at the chateau's gates.

Tropes: enemies to lovers, grump and sunshine, there's only one bed

Add a family mystery that takes over the middle of the book and puts the romance on a back burner for a bit until you get to that point where you want to know how it all works out.

I'm deducting a star/point for the OTT slapstick scenes in the kitchen.

Sarah Ready delivers a wonderful book about unrequited love that is beautifully descriptive and well executed novel. With the cute cover and blurb I was expecting a lighter romance. That doesn’t mean that this is a heavy read, it’s not. This book is women’s fiction and romance as the main characters have more to deal with than a typical romance. The story begins with Merry DeLuca being watching as her sister marries her (Merry’s) best friend and the man she has been in love with for five years. Her godmother offers her the chance to go live in France at a castle she owns and Merry accepts.

As Merry arrives for her three month planed holiday she finds the castle is unexpectedly dilapidated. Worse than that, Noah Wright the best man from her sisters wedding, is also at the castle. He is a famous for his travel show and has paid to stay at the castle while doing research. At the wedding he recognized the love that she has for the groom and called her on her feelings. Settling in for a forced proximity romance, with one bedroom I was surprised there is more to the story. Noah has his own background and unrequited love. And together these two are wonderful as they set out to be friends and maybe more.

I enjoyed the descriptions of the village, the food, the neighbors and even the lobster. Of course a mystery about a famous artist is right up my alley as well. One of my fantasies is to live in France for several months so that just added to the appeal of the story. I want to stroll with the characters over the lover’s bridge, eat picnics at the vineyard and live on baguettes. Merry’s past treatment by her mother and sister add to my concern for her and made it more rewarding when she moves forward in her life. I’ve not read the author before but I will absolutely be checking out her catalog of books.

Thank you to Swift & Lewis Publishing LLC for the ARC in exchange for a review. (4.5 Stars)

Thank you to Swift and Lewis Publishing and Netgalley for an ARC of this book which I voluntarily read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

FRENCH HOLIDAY is only my third Sarah Ready book, but with each one I’ve devoured, she is only more firmly cementing her place as one of the authors I can rely on to give me a story that is not only funny and romantic, but emotional as well.

FRENCH HOLIDAY follows Merry as she struggles to accept that her best friend Leo, who she’s been in love with for years, is not in love with her, but her younger sister. That, combined with a devastatingly depressing time at her job, entices Merry to take a long-term trip to her aunt’s chateau in France where she runs into cockroaches, bats, a vindictive lobster, and Noah, Leo’s best man in his and her sister’s wedding.

Though this may seem like the perfect enemies to lovers setup, the story goes so much deeper with searches for love, both familial and romantic, difficult family dynamics that so many will be able to relate to, and a mystery plot filled with heartbreak and joy. I loved reading about Merry’s comical misfortunes and could absolutely feel and relate to her internal struggles as she discovered the meaning of true love.