A Riviera Retreat

By: Jennifer Bohnet

Narrated by: Julia Franklin

Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

From the best-selling author of Villa of Sun and Secrets.

Take time out to find what makes you happy....

When retreat owner Amy offers three lucky competition winners a holiday on the Cote d’Azur, she has no idea that this act of kindness will have life-changing repercussions on her own life and those who join her....

Young entrepreneur Chelsea is still grieving the tragic loss of her mother and has just been subjected to a very public relationship breakup. She needs to get away and lick her wounds.

MP’s wife Victoria is at a crossroads in her life now that the children have left home. Much to her husband's shock, she realises she has ambitions of her own and is desperate to reconnect/find her own identity. She needs some ‘me time’.

Recently widowed, Matilda is assessing life without her beloved husband. Their dream had always been to retire to France. Can she find the courage to follow their dream on her own?

Over the course of the 10 days they spend together, the four women, despite their differences, support and bond, making memories and forming friendships that will last for years.

A heart-warming, uplifting novel, perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Fern Britton.

©2019 Jennifer Bohnet (P)2019 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Fun Life Changing Retreat to the Riviera

Jennifer Bohnet has written an engaging, uplifting story that is simply delightful. Positive, life-changing events of the four well developed characters while being treated to the wonders of the Riviera. Insights into French village markets, shops,villas, and gardens, along with the sights and boulevards of Cannes, Antibes and Monaco. Beautifully written!

Sweet beach read

Perfect little beach read! Very little drama, just a beach vacay in the south of France. Sweet and lovely.

Another sweet listen

I listened to this free book because I liked “villa of sun and secrets”. This story was similar as it is set in a villa in the south of France and the characters are also dealing with life changes; divorce, death, career and aging. Plus the author adds some mystery, which I am sure keeps most interested. Narrator was good as usual.

Awful narration

The narration was bad. She sounds like she has sinus issues, reads in jerky, loud, & disjointed statements. Hard to understand. French accent is horrible and sounds like choking. Could barely understand it. Despite the narration it was a cozy story. I hope there’s a sequel read by a different narrator.

A breezy escape

At the pace of real life, subtle, yet woven with nuanced depth & texture, this story was a delightful listen. Even inspiring an awakening within me to escape to the south of France one day, hopefully sooner than later.

Lovely story

Well written, nice storyline, believable characters, good narration, and ends happily—enjoyed it very much!

Wonderful

This is a wonderful book. Friendship, romance and kindness are all in this book and it is so well written and expressed. Loved it so much.

Enjoyable story with interesting sub- plots

I loved this story and the excellent narration very much. The characters came to life early in the book, and the performance of all the different voices was excellent. Overall GREAT audiobiok!

Happy, Lighthearted and Wonderful

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It provided me with an escape from reality and left a lasting impression. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story and inspiring me to dream of exploring the beautiful country of France.

Great woman’s fiction

Loved this story of three women who start as strangers and end as friends. I feel the author handled the growing friendships with care and reality.
This is a feel good book.
I love the narrator, her voices are well done and very different.