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The blurb:
It’s been five years, and Lizzie Lambert has decided it’s time to try to make things right with her estranged mother. She’s made a success of things in Cannes, she’s bringing up a lovely little boy on her own, and she’s ready to put the past behind her.
But it seems Lizzie’s mother has moved on as well. She’s moved her
toyboy – a muscle-bound vintner named Cal – into the family home, and given him
the run of the land that was meant to be Lizzie’s inheritance!
Cal’s wine business frequently takes him to France, and suddenly
wherever Lizzie goes, he’s already there – meddling, giving unsolicited advice,
saving her little boy’s life and stealing her heart. But none of this changes
the fact that he’s her mother’s lover…
My Opinion:
*Book provided
by the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
This book is
definitely a MUST READ for summer!!!
Lizzie returns
home after five years, a lot has changed. Her mother Caroline shocks her with
news about her grandfather and the land she’s inherited and she seems to have a
very hot toy-boy Cal… Or at least Lizzie thinks she does. They have a huge
fight and Lizzie returns to Cannes, her new home.
Back there she
has he absolutely adorable son Thierry, he’s almost 3 years old and just so
cute. He brought so many great sparks into this story. With Marie-Claire Lizzie
has a great nanny for Thierry as well and her salon is very successful. Lizzie’s
best friend Sophie is moving to Cannes as well and they have big plans for the
salon, but holidays first. They go away to the wonderful Provence for some days
off, but…
Suddenly
Thierry’s father Anton is back in the picture, he wants his son, but why this
sudden interest?
When Anton
comes to the hotel out of the blue, Cal is there to help. Somehow he’s always
there and he’s so caring… I barley read a book, where the two main characters
had so much chemistry like these two, but Lizzie was holding her feelings back,
since she knew that he was with her mum. Lizzie also had a big problem trusting
him, because of her past. But when he tells her about her mother’s illness.
Her is the
chance to make peace with her, it’s harder than Lizzie thought, but once they
had a break-through they were the cutest mother-daughter combination ever.
Caroline fell in love with Thierry as well.
Cal and Lizzie
had this connection, but they were both holding back until Michael, her mothers
boyfriend came into the picture. I loved it when they both just let everything
go and were through to themselves, it was also so sweet how Cal got on with
Thierry.
However there
was still Anton and Lizzie had to solve that problem. Her trust problem was
also still there and I really hated the way she treated Cal at times. I just
wanted her to see the light.
At the end
there is a lot of action and drama going on and also a little surprise with a
family member of Cal.
Sophie was an
awesome best friend and I’m glad she found her luck as well. I loved following
her story and Charles was a great addition t the characters. All characters
were so well described and included to this story, just brilliant. The
storyline was wonderful and well developed, the change of locations (between
France and England) just added the right mixture to it.
I have to come
back to Cal for a while. Oh my, he ‘s just PERFECT. Sweet, caring, funny, attentive, hot,
sexy… I think I found myself a new BOOK BOYFRIEND ;)
A magical book
about love, friendship and family. So touching, sweet, sensitive, romantic,
sparkly… The landscape and the surroundings are absolutely gorgeous (like the
cover) and Karen found the perfect, vivid and real way to describe the settings
and of course also the story and the characters.
I FELL IN LOVE
WITH THIS STORY!!! I really didn’t want to leave it and hope to see Lizzie, Cal
and Thierry again <3.
Rating:
My possible
cast:
Lizzie:
Tori Tracy
Cal: Matt
Bomer
Thierry:
Praise for Karen Aldous
'...you must read this wonderful debut from Karen, absolutely
great.' - Cometbabesbooks
'Not since Peter Mayle has anyone captured the essence of Provence
and Karen Aldous does it vividly. Settle back with a glass of wine and
experience the Vineyard for yourself.' - Elder Park Book Reviews
'A delightful romantic comedy that tales
place amidst the beauty of France, with plenty of wine and laughter.' -
cayocosta72
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About the Author
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Karen Aldous enjoys village life on the edge of the north-downs in
Kent with easy access to the buzz of London. Not only does she love the passive
pleasures of reading and writing, she also craves the more active pursuits with
her family and friends such as walking, cycling and skiing especially when they
involve food and wine!
Karen gets much of her inspiration from her travels and if she had to choose, France, Greece, Switzerland and Italy would be her favourite. However, wherever she goes, she discovers a new character emerges in 'Karen's World'. She likes to write about strong independent women who can direct their own lives - but struggle to control them! And, of course there's always a gorgeous hunk or two!
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I can tell you're blown away Simona :)
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Shaz
Such a gorgeous review Simona - I'm so thrilled you loved it. Your review has so much passion! Thank you! I love the touch at the end too, the characters for a movie are perfect!
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