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  • The Little French Guesthouse

  • La Cour des Roses, Book 1
  • By: Helen Pollard
  • Narrated by: Helen Johns
  • Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (151 ratings)

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The Little French Guesthouse

By: Helen Pollard
Narrated by: Helen Johns
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Summary

Sun, croissants, and fine wine. Nothing can spoil the perfect holiday. Or can it?

When Emmy Jamieson arrives at La Cour des Roses, a beautiful guesthouse in the French countryside, she can't wait to spend two weeks relaxing with boyfriend Nathan. Their relationship needs a little TLC, and Emmy is certain this holiday will do the trick. But they've barely unpacked before he scarpers with Gloria, the guesthouse owner's cougar wife. Rupert, the ailing guesthouse owner, is shell-shocked.

Feeling somewhat responsible - and rather generous after a bottle (or so) of wine - heartbroken Emmy offers to help. Changing sheets in the gîtes will help keep her mind off her misery. Thrust into the heart of the local community, Emmy suddenly finds herself surrounded by new friends. And with sizzling hot gardener Ryan and infuriating (if gorgeous) accountant Alain providing welcome distractions, Nathan is fast becoming a distant memory.

Fresh coffee and croissants for breakfast, feeding the hens in the warm evening light, Emmy starts to feel quite at home. But it would be madness to walk away from her friends, her family, and everything she's ever worked for to take a chance on a place she fell for on holiday - wouldn't it?

Fans of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond, and Nick Alexander will want to join Emmy for a glass of wine as the sun sets on the terrace at La Cour des Roses.

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lovely story

A couple go on holiday to France for a romantic break.
and the boyfriend runs off with the guest house owners wife.
but it is not all doom and gloom.
A lovely book.

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perfect reading

excellent could not stop listening have to get the next book to find out what happens

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gentle read

Easy to read and to listen to, I enjoyed this little book. I loved the characters and wish I could wallow in the charm of The Little French Guesthouse.

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A light fun read.

I really enjoyed this book. Pure escapism. Its a story about live, friendship and changing your life. It's perfect for holiday reading or just to relax. The narration was excellent and really added to my enjoyment. Can't wait for the next one.

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The little French guesthouse

I enjoyed this book.... & would recommend it as a lighthearted story.....
Did not dislike anything .

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Fun listen

thourughly enjoyable book to listen to , made housework much less of a chore. When is book 2 going to come to audible?

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It improved half way through

Is there anything you would change about this book?

More intrigue and more focus on other characters. The book centred on one character and she was quite boring and predictable

What could Helen Pollard have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Developped other characters.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

No scene stands out.

Was The Little French Guesthouse worth the listening time?

Yes

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed it in the end and it got me out walking to find out what happened next which is what I want from an Audible book

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Little nighttime reading

Thoroughly enjoyable read. Kept hold of my attention at all timeline just would have preferred the tale a longer story.

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A very enjoyable read

Loved the storyline and characters and not a predictable chick lit. Will look for more from this author

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To do or not to do

An interesting and smoothly written story that keeps a good even pace and a believable plot. Well narrated with Interesting voice changes. Good easy listening.

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