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One Night in Provence
by Barbara Wallace
Series: Destination Brides #3
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Published by Harlequin Romance on August 1, 2019
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 256
Format: ebook
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Can an unexpected affair…
…lead to a lifetime of happiness?
In this Destination Brides story, while on vacation in Provence, homebody Jenna Brown embarks on a no-strings affair with a handsome stranger. But there’s more to wealthy playboy Philippe D’Usay than meets the eye. Scarred by loss, Philippe’s committed to being alone. But after their Provençal adventure ends, and Jenna discovers she’s pregnant, they must decide if their short-term connection could become a life together forever!
Can both Phillippe and Jenna get over their issues and be together?
One Night in Provence by Barbara Wallace is an entertaining read from start to finish. Ms. Wallace did an excellent job of telling this story with both of their point of views.
Jenna Brown
Jenna Brown is our female main character who is only in Provence, France, because of one of her patients leaving her enough money to go on an adventure. That adventure leads her there and into the arms of a handsome Frenchman. Who knew that one night in Provence could unveil so much for her. Jenna is such a great person despite being given the short end of the stick when it comes to family. That fact right there plays such an essential part of her being able to go on this journey. It took a lot for Jenna to realize something that everyone else could see, but it just took talking to her mom to realize it.
Phillippe D’Usay
Phillippe D’Usay is the last of the D’Usay line and didn’t think that he would ever settle down. That is because he has lost so much already and he didn’t want to lose anyone else. That is until he met Jenna Brown. Well saw her on the terrace and he realized that he found something that he didn’t know he needed. Well, until it was too late twice. Phillippe has a hard time saying how he truly feels because if he does, then he might fall for someone and he doesn’t want that. He also doesn’t know if anyone is ever taking a liking to him or his money. Philippe with Jenna is different as he is open and honest with her about a lot of stuff that he usually wouldn’t be. However, when something traumatic happens, they realize how much they mean to each other.
Five Stars
One Night in Provence by Barbara Wallace is a Hallmark movie wrapped up in book form. Ms. Wallace did such a great job that I could picture everything happening. I felt so bad for these two every time they seemed to make progress then they’d fall back a couple of steps. This book was excellent, and I loved every minute of reading it, especially when things actually looked to be doing fine with Phillippe and Jenna.
Other Books in the Series
Summer Escape with the Tycoon
by Donna Alward
Series: Destination Brides #1
Published by Harlequin Romance on June 1, 2019
Genres: Romance, Contemporary
Pages: 256
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From whirlwind fling…
To wedding ring?
In this Destination Brides story, bidding on a Canadian adventure vacation results in the trip of a lifetime for divorce lawyer Molly Quinn in more ways than one… Paired up with gorgeous tycoon Eric Chambault, they’re pushed out of their comfort zones and closer together, until Molly can’t resist embarking on a fling. But as their vacation comes to an end, will their summer romance work in the real world?
Swept Away by the Venetian Millionaire
by Nina Singh
Series: Destination Brides #2
Published by Harlequin Romance on July 1, 2019
Genres: Romance, Contemporary
Pages: 256
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The trip of a lifetime…
…leads to the man of her dreams!
In this Destination Brides story, Maya Talbot’s taking a romantic vacation — alone! Betrayed by her ex, she’s indulging her love for art and travel… But finds a new passion — in the arms of mysterious millionaire sculptor Vito Rameri! This gorgeous Venetian has closed himself off, but as Maya becomes his new muse, she gets to know the man behind the masterpieces and becomes even more captivated…
A Secret, a Safari, a Second Chance
by Liz Fielding
Series: Destination Brides #4
Published by Harlequin Romance on September 1, 2019
Genres: Romance, Contemporary
Pages: 256
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A luxury escape…
A chance to reveal her baby bombshell!
In this Destination Brides story, a bid at a charity auction wins Eve Bliss a dream holiday on safari! As a penniless single mom, she’d be mad not to go, but she’s not expecting Kit Merchant to be there on business. She and Kit once shared a passionate moment. Now, together in beautiful Africa, how long can she keep her four-year-old secret… Kit has a daughter!
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of One Night in Provence by Barbara Wallace.
Until the next time,
Happy Reading!
About Barbara Wallace
The following author blurb is taken from her site.
Hey there, Hi There, Ho There! Welcome to my Internet Home.
My love affair with writing began the day my best friend, Kim, showed me her “novel”, an illustrated tome about her cat. Impressionable eight-year-old that I was, I decided to write a novel of my own.
Needless to say, that novel, The Adventures of Ginger the Cat, failed to hit the bestseller’s lists. Neither did my second effort, The Tame, Tame East, an all female version of the Robert Conrad TV series. That didn’t matter. I was hooked. In high school, while other kids played Pac-Man, and checked out the Eagles’ latest, I was in my room pounding out stories on my manual typewriter.
Looking back, I see now that romance played a central role in my stories from the beginning. No matter what genre I wrote (and I wrote all of them), I always inserted a happy ending. Heck, even The Adventures of Ginger featured a wedding. To me, there’s nothing more captivating than the anticipation of seduction, and the rush that comes from finding true love. However, it wasn’t until a co-worker handed me a romance novel that my writing finally found its true home.
For years I limited my dreams to nights, weekends and commuter train trips while working as a communications specialist, PR freelancer and full-time mom. Then, in 2007, after winning RWA®’s prestigious Golden Heart® award, and with my family’s blessing, I finally chucked the day job to pursue writing full time. It turned out to be the best decision I ever made, because in 2009 my dreams came true. I sold to Harlequin Romance®.
A life-long Yankee, I currently live in Massachusetts with my own true love and our teenage son. We also have two cats, neither of whom will have a book written about them.
Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
- 2019 Contemporary Romance Reading Challenge
- 2019 Goodreads Reading Challenge
- 2019 New Release Challenge
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