American Lola Laforet seems to have it all—a whirlwind romance that turned into to have and to hold, a charmed life on the Cote d'Azur, and ownership of the magnificent Hotel Riviera. Tragically the dream ends as abruptly as it begins when her beloved husband mysteriously disappears. Heartsick, confused, and lonely, her life is thrown into further turmoil when a handsome stranger, Jack Ferrar, an American ex-patriot living on his boat, drops anchor in Lola's harbor and teaches her the meaning of instant attraction. When various sinister people, all claiming ownership of the Hotel Riviera, and the police suddenly appear, Lola is forced to confront the past she left behind and track down her vanished husband, with only Jack—and her conflicted emotions—for company.
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"This book was amazing. It's one of my favorite books. It's sad, romantic and witty. It had a little action in it. I could not keep this book down. I highly recommend for anyone to read it when they get a chance. "
— Brooke (5 out of 5 stars)
" A good book when you want a fun and romantic read. "
— Andrea, 2/18/2014" With Elizabeth Adler, you will get that fantasy escape and it was pure fun, easy, light reading for stressful times! "
— Merty, 2/13/2014" Reading this book is like taking a little vacation to the Cote Azur. Elizabeth Adler, the author has the ability to describe the Riviera and make you feel as if you are there. "
— Julie, 2/12/2014" Vacuous... "
— Linda, 1/9/2014" I thoroughly enjoyed this book in a "just for fun" way... nothing deep here, but a good read all the same. Adler's characters are well devined, plots are interesting and mostly un[redictable. A delightful escape. "
— Booklady, 1/9/2014" Very exciting and action packed. I loved the main characters and the sweet little Hotel Riviera. "
— Diane, 12/29/2013" It was formulaic but I quite enjoyed it. The reader, Carrington MacDuffie was very good. "
— Harper, 12/27/2013" Cute story, harmless fun - doesn't take a ton of imagination, but all told in a delightful setting! "
— Annette, 12/21/2013" Very good murder mystery/romance "
— Karen, 12/11/2013" A great romance novel that anyone can relate to. Its very steamy and has many killer twists. "
— Danika, 9/8/2013" So far this is pretty much your typical romance with a little bit of mystery. It hasn "
— Corinne, 6/14/2013" Vacation fluff book about a woman (chef) running a boutique hotel in the south of France and who is trying to solve the mystery of her husband who mysteriously disappeared. "
— Shari, 4/23/2013" Entertaining....good beach read. I don't really remember the story since I read it a few years ago in Mexico. "
— Julie, 4/6/2013" kinda lame but a nice, quick read when you want something cheesy & light. cheesy is the operative word here. "
— Heather, 3/6/2013" It was a sappy romance novel - not as bad as most. "
— Terry, 2/7/2013" This book was amazing. It's one of my favorite books. It's sad, romantic and witty. It had a little action in it. I could not keep this book down. I highly recommend for anyone to read it when they get a chance. "
— Brooke, 1/9/2013" romance, we all need it sometimes ;-) "
— Mary, 10/8/2012" Boring, all along the only 58 pages I got myself through. Couldn't force me to waste more time. "
— Célia, 9/28/2012" I gave it one star as I just started this book... "
— kathi, 3/6/2012" I found this to be very charming, a cozy mystery indeed. "
— Mikki, 7/16/2011" Love all is author's books and their interesting locations. "
— Carol, 4/5/2011" romance, we all need it sometimes ;-) "
— Mary, 1/20/2011" Verão na Riviera - Elizabet Adler "
— Paula, 11/1/2010" It was formulaic but I quite enjoyed it. The reader, Carrington MacDuffie was very good. "
— Harper, 4/27/2010" I gave it one star as I just started this book... "
— kathi, 3/21/2010" Easy to read, delicious descriptions of French food and French scenery, a bit of a mystery tossed in for good measure. Closer to 3.5 stars for me, but there were some inconsistencies with the plot that stood out like a rotten lemon, so I couldn't give it 4. "
— Valerie, 2/19/2010" Vacation fluff book about a woman (chef) running a boutique hotel in the south of France and who is trying to solve the mystery of her husband who mysteriously disappeared. <br/> "
— Shari, 8/17/2009" It was a sappy romance novel - not as bad as most. "
— Terry, 2/6/2009" kinda lame but a nice, quick read when you want something cheesy & light. cheesy is the operative word here. "
— Heather, 5/25/2008" I found this to be very charming, a cozy mystery indeed. "
— Mikki, 4/4/2008" Entertaining....good beach read. I don't really remember the story since I read it a few years ago in Mexico. "
— Julie, 3/23/2008" Reading this book is like taking a little vacation to the Cote Azur. Elizabeth Adler, the author has the ability to describe the Riviera and make you feel as if you are there. "
— Julie, 2/27/2008" So far this is pretty much your typical romance with a little bit of mystery. It hasn?t yet been totally over the top and the woman has integrity so it?s readable. [Later] This was a dandy romance if you have time to kill. "
— Corinne, 11/26/2007Elizabeth Adler is the internationally acclaimed author of more than thirty novels. She is a frequent world traveler who has lived in Brazil, the United States, England, France, and Ireland, and she uses these real locations in her books. She is married with one daughter and lives in Palm Springs, California.
Carrington MacDuffie is a voice actor and recording artist who has narrated over two hundred audiobooks, received numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards, and has been a frequent finalist for the Audie Award, including for her original audiobook, Many Things Invisible. Alongside her narration work, she has released a new album of original songs, Only an Angel.