A French Affair by Jennifer Bohnet

Release: August 4, 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Source: Rachels Random Resources
Find it at: Amazon

What will be will be…

Belinda Marshall’s idyllic teenage life in Brittany, France, fell apart when her parents dramatically separated and her mother took her back to England.

Fast forward thirty-five years when Belinda’s world is once again turned upside down.
It’s the week before Christmas and Belinda’s employer ‘surprises’ her by asking for her help to rejuvenate their latest investment, a run-down campsite in Brittany.

Memories and anxieties that had lain dormant for years suddenly begin to resurface.
As secrets from a lost life threaten to overwhelm her, there is a realization that maybe she wasn’t told the whole truth by her mother all those years ago.

Can Belinda reconcile her emotions and find happiness once more in the place she so loved and called home?

About the Author:

Jennifer Bohnet is the bestselling author of over 14 women’s fiction titles, including Villa of Sun and Secrets and A Riviera Retreat. She is originally from the West Country but now lives in the wilds of rural Brittany, France.

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A French Affair Review:

Reading A French Affair makes you feel like packing your bags, and leaving for France in search of romance. It is a charming book which I enjoyed reading.

The author did a beautiful job with the characters and the plot. Belinda and Fern stand out in their own way, and I am happy that the author gave them equal importance. Surprisingly, in terms of the romance, I really Fern and Scott’s relationship more than Belinda and Alain. I liked Belinda’s story in terms of how she juggled work while fighting the secrets of her past. However, Fern was just an adorable character who falls in love with the charming Scott without such baggage. Their romance is so fluid and pretty. Moreover, I loved the author’s description of the quaint location of Brittany. The way the author describes the town and Auberge de Campagne is so beautiful and idyllic that made me want to go there so badly.

However, I would have loved if the author shared more scenes with Belinda and Enzo. The story is very interesting in the second half where Belinda tries to figure out her past. However, we get closure for the plot towards the very end, which felt rushed. Also, there are characters like Bernie and Anouk, who are mysterious and complex, but we really don’t get to know much about them. I would love if the author wrote a spin off for their characters, as I found them fascinating. Also, I felt like Alain was a weak character compared to the others in some parts.

Overall, A French Affair is a nice book that that is perfect if you are in the mood for a nice contemporary romance.