Everyone dreams of finding true love, but when Laura finds it in Provence, her world literally turns upside down.
The Synopsis of From Provence with Love
A life-changing encounter, a whirlwind affair… an unexpected consequence Laura Gilchrist has always made sensible choices. But a trip to Provence to sell an inherited stone house leads her face to face with Noah Dufour. Her wild, irresistibly attractive real estate agent. And within an instant she’s bewitched. Without a second thought, she decides she’s going to accept his offer to ride on the back of his motorbike and see the beauty of the South of France though his eyes. She’s never acted on impulse before, but Noah makes her feel spontaneous and free – and a little bit excited.
Weeks later, with the memories of their passionate fling refusing to fade, Laura waits for her life to return to normal. But she can’t shake the feeling something has changed. And then her instincts are confirmed by the sight of two blue lines. Their connection was a whirlwind; perfect yet brief. But Noah has become a chink in her buttoned up armour and she knows her news is going to blindside him. Now she must return to Provence to find out whether they can both take a leap of faith based on one brief yet perfect holiday romance…
More About From Provence with Love
When the Gilchrist sisters are left a cottage in Provence, France by an uncle they didn’t even know existed, Laura and Ellie fly over to put it up for sale. Ellie is fighting her own heartache—losing a child and a partner in such a short space of time is heartbreaking—and Laura feels a break in the sun may be the perfect tonic, even if it is for just a couple of days.
Laura is a workaholic who is closed to all emotions. She has her career, which she is extremely good at, and that is enough for her. She doesn’t want life to become complicated, and love would certainly do that. But that’s okay because she has already decided that it will never happen.
Not even when she walks into Noah’s office does she consider him a potential love interest; she just wants to sell a house. It was meant to be a flying visit to arrange for an estate agent to sell it on their behalf, but then Ellie decides to stay.
The little cottage needs work, not just inside but also outside, so Ellie offers to stay and renovate the property in the hope that her heart may repair itself as well. Laura, therefore, heads back to Scotland to continue her life as a top-performing estate agent.
But then Noah starts to text…
The text messages are harmless enough to begin with. They focus on the property and the local area, which could be a great selling point. Intrigued, Laura heads back for just one weekend to explore these places for herself – the nearby villages, the restaurants, and the lavender fields. Noah is her guide, and after checking in with Ellie, who has done a fantastic job with the cottage, she heads off to explore the area.
The relationship was meant to remain purely professional, but Laura let her guard down for some reason, and now she is smitten. There is just one problem: Noah has already told her he doesn’t want a serious relationship.
Will Noah be able to overcome his commitment issues, or has Laura’s heart been broken the one and only time she has opened up to someone?
My Thoughts on From Provence with Love
This is a novel to read when looking for pure escapism. Set in the South of France, From Provence with Love is a fictional read that encompasses everything you would want from a feel-happy romance.
Alison Roberts has created relatable characters. Everyone has been hurt at some point in their life, and many struggle to trust again, so it is easy to put oneself in Laura’s shoes. It’s also a romantic tale that many people dream of—heading to a foreign country, meeting a gorgeous guy, falling in love, and hopefully living happily ever after.
If you are looking for an uplifting, thoroughly enjoyable romance novel, then From Provence with Love is one to consider.
Have you read this or any other novels by Alison Roberts? What other books set in France would you recommend?
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