This was a brilliant read. As soon as I started reading this book I just knew I was going to love it. Highly recommended

The Little French Guesthouse is the first in a series of three novels. Readers will have a good sense of whether or not they want to read this one by their reaction to the cover. If a reader feels drawn in by the art, they will likely enjoy this story set in the French countryside.

Emmy has moved to an idyllic location where she works at a guest house. She loves her new home and working for her boss, Rupert.

Emmy is ready to get married to Alain. However, all is not joy filled as the day approaches. What choices will Emmy make? Will she find her happy ending? The answer may feel clear; the enjoyment is in turning the pages. I was drawn in from the very beginning when a gendarme awakens Emmy early in the morning. I kept going from there.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookuture for this title. All opinions are my own.

A sweet story about Emmie, a young woman in the throes of a wedding. Will she get married to the man she's engaged to? Will she get married at all? No spoiler but it's got a happy ending.

Really enjoyable read. Good characters and a Good story. Well worth a read. Think others will enjoy.

I love this series, it's the perfect thing to read during the summer! I've grown to love the characters of Emmy, Alain, Rupert and friends and their lives in the idyllic French countryside. I really want to go on holiday at La Cour des Roses! Such a heartwarming and fun series

This was my first book by Helen Pollard and this is the third and the last in the series.
I read this book knowing nothing about the first two books and I enjoyed it thoroughly. I read such light romantic books in between my thrillers just to get my mind to relax.
And this book did the trick. Reading about Emmy and Alain's life took me away from mine to the French countryside, and I fell in love with the entire setting.
Helen Pollard has done a wonderful job in describing the entire countryside and I could see myself living in such a place preferably with Internet and other amenities.
All the characters described are fun, quirky including Emmy's mother who is the self designated wedding planner and things start to go wrong including a secret which can blow off this wedding.
The whole book is a light read, it is a world away from our real world and a life filled with beautiful nature and cottages and shops. Everything is described picture perfect and I loved reading each line of this book.

A fantastic story of friends and family at the Little French Guesthouse. This is the third in the series and I would recommend reading the first two as I found there are quite a lot of characters to remember and I got confused sometimes. In this book we have the approaching wedding of Emmy and Alain and the story is packed full of drama right up to the last page.

When I started reading this book, I didn't realize it was the third book in a trilogy. That's my fault, though, and it didn't change the book for me. I was a little discouraged about the lack of conflict until close to the end of the book-I feel like it could have been introduced earlier. That said, it was still a cute read, and I really liked the setting!

So we are onto book 3 of this series, and what a series it's been!  French countryside, sunshine, wine, drama and romance, all wrapped up in three lovely novels.  Summer at the Little French Guesthouse was an easy read, in that it was easy to lose myself in it.  I loved the descriptions of the guesthouse itself with its quaint gites, the beautiful tranquil gardens and the diverse characters that cross the threshold to stay there.  I do love a novel set in the European countryside, it always makes me want to move there!

As for the characters, it was great to be able to join Emmy, Rupert and their friends again.  It was like reuniting with old friends...I knew their back stories and so just got to enjoy the current storyline.  We get to follow Emmy and Alain as they plan their beautiful wedding, although no wedding would be complete without a couple of twists and dramas thrown in for good measure! I must admit that I hadn't exactly expected the secret...I was not surprised by where the drama originated but the secret itself was unexpected which was nice.

So, my rating.  If you are looking for a feel good, easy read romance full of beautiful scenery and old friends then this is the book for you.  I can only advise that you read The Little French Guesthouse (review here) and Return to the Little French Guesthouse (review here) first.

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Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for an advance reading copy in exchange for my honest review.

I have really enjoyed my visits to the French Guesthouse and feel a little sad there will be no more, with the characters becoming like friends.

I loved this book from start to finish.

Emmy has finally found her feet: her own upscale holiday property listing site is ticking along nicely, La Cour des Roses is fully booked, and her marriage to Alain is creeping closer. Rupert is still dealing with some fallout from his own divorce from Gloria, but overall things seem to be normalizing. Emmy feels her roots starting to take hold, and plans for moving into Alain’s home after the wedding, and the two week honeymoon in Ruperts Mallorca holiday home before it sells, are all things to look forward to. With her mother back in England organizing and planning the wedding, Emmy is free to check last-minute details, entertain guests with Rupert, and clear the decks for her planned vacation.

But all is not smooth: Emmy’s mother is a bit of a martinet and while highly organized, her ideas of what Emmy’s wedding should be, and Emmy’s own desires are often miles apart. And there are lists, calls, checklists and even calls to organize her bridesmaids: Kate, Sophie and Ellie. Dreading every call, text and the upcoming visit, not to mention the stress of holding her ground have Emmy on edge. When you add in some rather peculiar behavior from Alain’s brother and his wife (Alain’s ex) and a few guests at Les Cours des Roses that are either drunk, letchy, demanding or all three: the loss of Madame Dupont’s services couldn’t have come at a worse time. And the poor old lady is shuttling between relatives’ homes after her own home burned.

As if all of that wasn’t enough, things between Emmy and Alain are feeling tense, and what should be a relaxing lead up to the wedding (since all the details are sorted) becomes a minefield of sharp words and tense moments, leaving Emmy feeling like she may have made a mistake. When the wedding day dawns after a horribly dramatic night, and one of the members of the wedding party is missing the day passes in a blur of tension, searching and tears: but one where Emmy’s mum takes charge – delegating, organizing and managing the searchers to perfection.

All of the moments in Emmy’s story are plausible: while I would hope no one has everything piling on at once, each situation is one that readers can relate to: from the sweet moments with Madame Dupont to the discovery of new circumstances for her friends, and even learning how to deal with her mother as an adult, not reverting to her thirteen year old self, the progress in this story is dramatic. Oh she still doesn’t have much French, but what she does have is a group of friends, and many townspeople who know and admire her, a new husband to love and a wonderful future. Another great installment in the series – a favorite summer feel good for sure, perfect for those who want to escape to ‘elsewhere’ for a few hours.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

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Loose yourself in the sun soaked hills of France. I did, laughing out loud at moments and completely falling for all the characters. A dream book.

This is the third in the La Cour des Roses series and I really enjoy revisiting the characters in the idyllic setting. Emmy is organising her wedding to Alain, whilst working at the guesthouse with Rupert. The characters feel like friends now and I'd love to stay at the guesthouse.
You just know that there are going to be a few hiccups in the build up to the wedding- things can never run completely smoothly. Her mum is proving to be a bit of a 'mother of the brideszilla'.
Rupert is a wonderful shoulder to lean on in times of crisis and her friends are also lovely characters.
I was so sad to come to the end!

I love this series set in the French countryside! Emmy is a wonderful Jane-of-all-trades at Rupert’s lovely inn, and there’s no shortage of chick-lit drama. “Interesting” guests, crazy ex-wives, and family secrets drive the plot forward fast and furiously. I like that Emmy is soft-hearted yet doesn’t stand for any nonsense… and the other characters appreciate that about her as well. What most impresses me is how Pollard writes about real life issues with lightness and whimsy. GUESTHOUSE is so fun that you don’t even realize you’ve read about divorce, grief, mortality, trauma, and tolerance. All you feel is love, laughter and friendship — which are balms for all of life’s messy parts. C’est bon.

When you can, spend you summer at a little French Guesthouse. But if that's not possible right not (and I'm right there with you), you can spend some time with Summer at the Little French Guesthouse, the third novel in Helen Pollard's lovely La Cour des Roses trilogy. 

Misplaced Brit Emmy Jamieson has not always had an easy time at La Cour des Roses, the picturesque French guesthouse where she currently works, helping manage the website and social media and jumping in to help with the cooking and cleaning when needed. But time and hard work have helped her find a happy new life in France. In addition to her work at the guesthouse, she is about to get married to the wonderful, caring, half-British, half-French Alain. And if that's not enough, she's started her own business working with local property owners to find them renters during the busy vacation season. 

Sounds pretty wonderful, right? Emmy thinks so too, until her mother becomes Mothra-of-the-Bride, making sure all the wedding preparations are made and details checked and double-checked. And with Alain's ex-wife still in the picture--as the wife of his brother--and doubts and secrets in the air, will Emmy find her happily ever after with her perfect French wedding, or will it all fall apart? 

Summer at the Little French Guesthouse is an adorable break from summer heat waves and rain storms. The world of Emmy Jamieson is a captivating combination of an irresistible place and delightful characters, and her story is perfect for a long, lazy summer afternoon. Get yourself a cold drink, get comfortable, and follow Helen Pollard to France for a well-earned vacation. 



Galleys for Summer at the Little French Guesthouse were provided by Bookouture through NetGalley.com, with many thanks.

I loved the description of this story so couldn't wait to give it a read. I wondered if the fact I haven't read any other stories in the series would be an issue, but there's enough background information given throughout that it didn't matter! Emmy's life sounds absolutely wonderful and I wish that I could have stayed at La Cour Des Roses with her and Rupert - it put me in holiday mood and sadly I've already had mine this year! I loved the characters - from wise Rupert to adorable Mrs Dupont. I couldn't put the book down, eagerly awaiting the wedding day itself after so much build up and drama! This story is well written and keeps you interested the whole way through. I'm going to go back and read the rest of the series now and I'll make sure to keep an eye out for Helen's next story! Thank you for the chance to read and review this - blog review out soon.

Just could not get into this book nothing wrong with it just not for me sorry

Love this series!! Can Helen please keep it going forever?

The characters are wonderful, each book is complete in itself, but I love meeting all the people again every time.

Book me a room at the Guesthouse any time!

Just what is needed on a summer day, an escape to the Loire Valley with our old friends Emmy, Rupert, Alain, and more. The first two books introduced all the characters as we come to the end of their story. Emmy's wedding is getting out of control as her mother becomes a momzilla, while Alain's brother and wife are facing a crisis in their marriage. A totally escapist, enjoyable read.

This is the third book in the La Cour Des Roses series and I was so happy to receive a copy to review. I was hooked from the first book and the third one was just as good.

Emmy is finally ready to marry Alain, but it wouldn't be a summer in the French countryside without some bumps rising in the road to happily ever after.

A house fire, a troubled marriage, an unexpected pregnancy, and pushy parents are just some of the things brewing before the wedding day. Emmy is also dealing with a contentious mother, who doesn't seem to think texting her friends for every wedding detail is any big deal. Ugh. I'd lose my mind, but I also don't have a handsome French boyfriend who thinks everything I do is perfect - I'd like one though.

I don't think there's much danger of Emmy running back to England with a broken heart, but her chateau wedding is definitely in danger.

All I can say is keep the series going - I love it!

Current Goodreads Rating 4.42