The premise of the story sounded so good but right in the beginning when she said what she said (not trying to spoil) I was out. I don‘t like that, even if that probably isn‘t gonna happen I didn‘t feel like continuing. I did try but this one was not for me

Yet another fabulous book by Sarah Ready, the audiobook was on point and absolutely joy to get lost in.

This book was so cute!!! The perfect book to get you in the summer mood (and make you wanna book a trip to France).

Mary is in love with her best friend Leo, who proceeds to meet, fall in love with, and marry her sister. Devastated, Mary decides to pack up her life momentarily to go live on her godmother’s castle in France— the problem? Leo’s best friend, Noah, is also staying there, and mary hates Noah.

It’s set in France, there’s only one bed, and there’s a flying lobster, what more could you want?? I listened to this as an audiobook and truly enjoyed it! Highly recommend to anyone wanting a fun summer read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Swift & Lewis publishing for the ARC!

Merry's life is falling apart. Her sister, Angela, marries Merry's best friend, Leo, whom she had been pining for. Merry quits her job that she once loved. Angela and Leo come back from the honey moon with a baby on the way and want Merry to be the godmother. At this, Merry calls in her own godmother's advise and asks for a stay at her French castle. Merry arrives at the castle only to discover it is already occupied ... by Leo's best friend who had taken an instant dislike to Merry when they first met. The castle is almost inhabitable but together they make it work. The longer they stay there together the more they learn about each other and themselves and maybe learn to love themselves and each other along the way.

The descriptions in this book had me opening the AirBnB app to find a place to stay in the south of France. There were definitely humorous parts (looking at you lobster) and tender moments. At times the story felt uneven. It seemed as if the author was uncertain as to how slow she wanted the burn to be and at times Noah was putting the brakes on when they'd already agreed to go. And it was weird that they couldn't just be beginning a relationship; Merry wanted to be in LOVE.

Overall it was an enjoyable romance and now I'm dying to go to France.

I really loved this romcom more than I expected. The narrator was great, which helped, but it was super charming. I loved the setting and the setup, and the mystery kept it intriguing once the characters got together. Merry was very relatable and funny. I loved the south of France chateau setting and that Noah was a travel documentarian, and the art plot line. This was my first book by Sarah Ready but now I want to read her other books.

Predictable but a great read for when on vacation. Characters were likeable, Merry and Noah definitely stuck with me and I enjoyed their banter so much. The setting was dreamy and made me want to travel more than I already do. I loved the nuances to French culture. All in all, would recommend to my rom-com loving friends.

I really enjoyed this audiobook. The narrator was incredible and it made the story feel like a movie in my head. I would definitely recommend this book to my friends and family. And I can’t wait to read more by this author.

I enjoyed this book a lot, pure escapist romance. I loved Noah and empathize d with Merry though she could be a bit clueless. the side stories were a bit complicated at the time but the slow- burning romance at the center of it all was lovely. The audio version was great.

So to start off this is a super funny book! This is also my first book by this author and I will be reading more.

Noah and Merry have a great way of talk g to each other. And you just can’t get enough of them.

The narrator did a great job on this book.

Really funny and enjoyable audiobook.
I was really surprised by how I enjoyed this book. The performance was mesmerizing but I loved the FMC and her journey. The book is really funny and enjoyable.

Merry is just a perfect FMC: funny and impuslive and I truly enjoyed it. The plot was great and it was totally unrealistic at the same time but it worked SO WELL!!!!

I will definitly recomend this book to everyone out there that love romances with vacations envolved!

I love Sarah Readys books- I’m so glad I got one of her books on NetGalley a couple to years ago and now I’m always anticipating the next read!

Cute story, easy to follow, and kept my attention and wanting more!

Can’t get better than a setting in a French castle and Emilie’s to lovers trope! This was romcom that I enjoyed so much. I was all for the chemistry between the main characters and all the side characters as well.

Very cute and light read. Certainly not the most “enemies” in enemies to lovers but I enjoyed the characters and their story. The narrator was also great.

Book Rating: 4.5/5
Audiobook Rating: 5/5

I had absolutely NO idea what to expect from French Holiday by Sarah Ready, but I am so happy I read it because it is a winner and so much dang fun. Merry is a great character and I loved being in her head and seeing the spelling of her name like this. My name is Mary, but I had someone spell it Merry once and I guess now I know why? 🤣 Anyway, I loved the chemistry between Merry and Noah, and the hilarity that ensues by having both of them together in a crumbling castle in France. There were tons of laugh-out-loud moments, but it had plenty of heartwarming and insightful moments as well.

Kelsey Navarro narrates the audiobook, and I can't even properly tell you how much I loved her as the voice of Merry. I thought she fit the character perfectly, and her narration was entirely on pace and well suited for the storyline as a whole. I got quite the kick out of listening to the audio and I would recommend it wholeheartedly. I did not realize that Ready has such an extensive backlist, nor did I realize she is also the author of Josh and Gemma Make a Baby which has been on my TBR for quite some time. I am definitely going to dive in soon though since now I know how much I love her writing. There was even a little bit of mystery to French Holiday and it was a deliciously well-rounded romcom. I highly recommend it to all you romcom lovers out there who would like to go on a little French holiday yourselves. 😉

Thank you to the publishers for my complimentary listening and reader copies of this book. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

This book was not what I expected, but the storyline kept me invested. The narrators voice made me be able to relate to the female main character and enjoy the story more. This is one of the books that made me not be able to figure out the next turn, which doesn't happen a lot. I very much loved the characters in this book and would recommend anyone to read it or listen to the audio. It is a book that you could pick up again and again to read.

This was a perfect enemies to lovers story. A heartbroken Merry needs a change of scenery and travels to France only to have her escape waylaid by Noah, the last man she wants to see. Sarah Ready then works her storytelling magic to give us a heartfelt romance. From the characters to the castle, I lived it all. (And the audio narration was wonderful too.)

"French Holiday" by Sarah Ready is a delightful escape to the enchanting landscapes of romance. Ready weaves a charming narrative, transporting readers to the heart of a French holiday filled with love, laughter, and unexpected twists. The characters are endearing, and the chemistry between them is palpable, adding depth to the story. The picturesque settings and Ready's vivid descriptions create a dreamy atmosphere, making it easy to get lost in the magic of the tale. "French Holiday" is a perfect blend of heartwarming moments and whimsical romance, offering a sweet respite for those in search of a captivating love story.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for accepting my request to read and review this book on NetGalley

French Holiday grabbed my eye due to the stunning pink cover and the “French getaway” idea

I adore books where protagonists take a break from their life and go life somewhere else for a change

I also love unrequited love and slow burns and pining

However, I felt like this book was led by the most immature protagonist, I feel it was also stuffed to the brim with tropes to the point of being ridiculous, and I felt like it was trying to sk TOO MUCH at a time without letting us actually enjoy the romance.

We are led some subplots of ghosts and murder and mystery, of pregnant sisters and missing mothers, of a cheating brother in law and a whole lot more. To be honest once her god mother offered for her to stay in a castle in France for 3 months I already knew I was in for unrealistic.

I think this book could have been more deliberate in what it covered. I think throwing in all the subplots took away from the actual goal of the book. And I think it could have had at-least 100 pages removed.

It wasn’t bad, but I feel like it was unremarkable and unoriginal.

I listened to French Holiday and it was an interesting read, I think? Ultimately, there seemed to be a lot of filler in the book and it seemed like a really spontaneous switch from enemies to lovers. The art story line was cute, but I wish there was more depth to it outside of the last few chapters.

This was my first time diving into this author's world, and let me tell you, it won't be my last. I mean, I couldn't help but burst into laughter several times while I was hooked to this one. It was a total pleasure from start to finish.

The story, well, it's like one of those feel-good romantic tales, and we all know how those usually end. But what makes it a blast is all the good stuff in between. The setting is gorgeous – we're talking the beautiful French countryside, vineyards, picnics, scrumptious food, and a charmingly rundown French mansion with the classic 'only one bed' scenario.

The writing is solid, and there are some scenes that are just downright hilarious. Plus, there's this cool mystery subplot that adds some extra spice to the story. The main characters, Merry and Noah, are a great match, and their chemistry is off the charts. Watching them go from enemies to lovers is a treat, with all the banter, interactions, and their gradual fall for each other. Trust me, this book was a lovely, entertaining ride.

Thank you to the publisher and Negalley for the digital review copy,