An engrossing tale of building a business at a French chateau, an unexpected legacy from a grandparent. Build in a few family difficulties and of course, a romance and you have a fine story which I would recommend as a relaxing read.

Jo Thomas does it again, the ultimate feel-good book! Want to smile and have a happy experience reading a book, then you must read Celebrations at the Chateau.

This is a lovely story following Fliss and her sisters being left a house in France following the death of their grandfather. When they arrive at the house they find it is a Chateau, but they can’t sell it due to the French contract in existence on the Chateau. Fliss remains behind to see what can be done with the Chateau.

Alongside the adventure that Fliss goes on, supported by her nephew, there is the mystery about how her grandfather came to own the Chateau, something that no one in the family knew about. Underlying this is intrigue and a love story that is revealed as the story progresses.

This is a real feel good story with plenty of mishaps and trials that Fliss and her helpers have to overcome, and the author does a great job of getting you to be there with Fliss every step of the way and rooting for her. Fliss has this magical quality that leads to everyone around her, well almost everyone, flocking to her side and supporting her.

I strongly recommend this book to anyone that loves a good romance, or a great story. Jo Thomas has quickly become a favourite author after the last two books I have read written by her. Hopefully it will not be too long until the next one.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publishers for providing a copy of this book for me, for an an open and honest review.

I absolutely adore this authors books so was so excited to be able to read a copy of this one as part of my Christmas in a July reading. The story was not just about finding love but about a journey of self discovery and happiness and how events in the past intertwine into the present day and also shape the future in the characters lives. The story also showed how life can be so much better with family around and when others pull together to make things work and to support each other. As always the author manages to bring the story to life with the descriptions of the chateau and the beautiful food jumping off the page and bringing the story to life. Celebrations at the Chateau would make a lovely
Feel good cosy Christmas film. This was a beautiful feel good and romantic and magical read and once I had started reading it I couldn’t put it down and devoured in on a dark and dreary July day

Absolutely loved this book. This is only the 2nd book by Jo that I have read and I can't wait to read more.
I read this in one sitting it was so captivating and each character truly charming. Everything seemed so plausible and yet so utterly enchanting too.