The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted: A Novel Audiobook, by Bridget Asher Play Audiobook Sample

The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted: A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Kate Reading Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781483052953

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

82

Longest Chapter Length:

11:58 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:34 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

08:34 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

4

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Publisher Description

From the author of My Husband’s Sweethearts and The Pretend Wife comes a moving novel about love and hope in the face of loss, in which a small house in the French countryside may be responsible for mending hearts since World War II.

Brokenhearted and still mourning the loss of her husband, Heidi travels with Abbot, her obsessive-compulsive eight-year-old son, and Charlotte, her intolerably jaded sixteen-year-old niece, to spend the summer repairing their family home in a small village in the south of France. There, thousands of miles from home, Charlotte makes a shocking confession, and Heidi learns the truth about her mother’s “lost summer” when she was a child. As three generations collide with each other, the neighbor next door—who seems to know all their family secrets—and an enigmatic Frenchman, they’ll journey through love, loss, and healing amid the lavender fields, warm winds, and pistou soup of Provence.

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"I liked this. Deeply moving. The passages on grief almost made me ache. . . but it was raw and real. And I loved the almost magical quality that the house and food took on. . . kind of like hints of Chocolat or Like Water for Chocolate in that way. . ."

— Chrissy (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • “The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted will have you canceling dinner plans, staying up all hours, and flat out ignoring your family, just so you can keep reading…An absorbing, beautifully written tale about life, death, love, food, and the magic of new possibilities.”

    — J. Courtney Sullivan, New York Times bestselling author
  • “A wicked sense of humor and multilayered characters…Asher is especially adept at portraying Heidi’s dry wit and Charlotte’s sullen sarcasm.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “Readers who enjoy widow lit like Lolly Winston’s Good Grief and Jane Green’s The Beach House or travel-induced transformation books like Frances Mayes’ Under the Tuscan Sun and Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love will find common themes in Asher’s engaging third novel…and become quickly invested in the lives of the deftly drawn characters.”

    — Library Journal
  • “A tearjerker of a novel for both foodies and fans of tightly knit family stories.”

    — Booklist
  • “Unabashedly romantic and unafraid of melancholy, Asher’s book is a real charmer about a Provençal house that casts spells over the lovelorn.”

    — Kirkus Reviews
  • “Lovely, pointed, and poignant, filled with specifics about love and grief presented gorgeously.”

    — Rachael Herron, author of How to Knit a Love Song
  • “An enchantment of a book, woven out of Bridget Asher’s tenderness toward her characters, her love of the French countryside, and a gentle faith in possibilities. It held me spellbound from the first word to the last, when I put it aside with a sigh of both regret and deepest satisfaction…I madly, madly, madly loved this book!”

    — Barbara O’Neal, author of How to Bake a Perfect Life
  • “Love and its sweet secrets bloom gloriously in The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted. Bridget Asher offers up a sumptuous exploration of how grief, love, and joy, when stirred just right, ferry us home to the people and places we most cherish. Asher’s novel brims with wisdom and laughter, teaching us anew that hope resides in unexpected places: a charred box of beloved recipes, a troubled child’s earthy wisdom, an ailing house in need of an artful hand, a mother who listens to a silent mountain, and a kiss that unlocks the puzzle of what forever truly means.”

    — Connie May Fowler, author of How Clarissa Burden Learned to Fly
  • “I enjoyed The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted so much—it’s well written, beautifully characterized, extremely atmospheric, and at times very touching—an enchanting and compelling tale.”

    — Isabel Wolff, author of A Vintage Affair

The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.5625 out of 53.5625 out of 53.5625 out of 53.5625 out of 53.5625 out of 5 (3.56)
5 Stars: 5
4 Stars: 15
3 Stars: 7
2 Stars: 3
1 Stars: 2
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. Kind of an Under the Tuscan Sun knock off but I loved the French setting and the food was fascinating. There were some objectionable words and scenes (1 or 2)for those of you who don't like that but nothing graphic. "

    — Shannon, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really really enjoyed it. Beautifully written but still very easy to read. "

    — Diana, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Oh, my! Two years after her husband's sudden death, Heidi focuses on keeping him alive through her memories rather than trying to move on. Her young son has issues of his own. And then it's off to the South of France where her mother owns a house with "magical" powers, and we can all see where this is heading! I found the story a little melodramatic, and the ending is quite predictable. Heidi's sister's name is Elysius - you don't hear that very often! "

    — Joanne, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Oh, I loved this book. It made me laugh and it made me cry. But most of all it made me believe in love! Bridget Asher captured my heart with this beautiful love story. I'm sure she will capture yours as well. "

    — Angie, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I would have given this book a three and a half. It is certainly not great literature but just a good read. We all need a little escape and a fun fast read. "

    — Diane, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A wonderful, thoughtful summer read! I'm almost done with it - torn between making it last longer and wanting to indulge in gulping it. "

    — MaryJane, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was absolutely charming! "

    — Brittany, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I was almost totally depressed at the beginning of the book--I guess I was feeling Heidi's loss also, but I loved the way it ended (happily). It was a great read. "

    — Diane, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " took some time to finish , a very mixed story , did enjoyed it in the end "

    — Michael, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A nice, quiet story of broken hearts and healing. "

    — Tanya, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book has a lot more substance than other typical romance books. It makes you think about your own life, where you've been and where you're headed. Highly recommend! "

    — Stephanie, 11/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " a really great super fast luxury read... "

    — Elizabeth, 11/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An interesting twist on moving on after things do not turn out as you planned. "

    — Michele, 10/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like this kind of story. Family and history and a connection to a special home. "

    — Rosie, 10/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Simply enchanting. "

    — Arlene, 9/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This one sounded like a lovely idea, but couldn't hold my attention so I moved onto something else. "

    — Denise, 7/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Light, fluffy enjoyable story. "

    — Kathy, 3/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Love the romance of this story. Who wouldn't want a second chance at true love. Love the characters and the old house. Yeah! "

    — Lorelie, 11/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Besides being predictable, painfully sappy, and downright outlandish, the author included many false assertions such as when it is 9 am in France, it is 3 pm in Florida. This is the last time I decide to read a book based solely on the fact that it takes place in Provence! "

    — Caitlin, 9/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love all things French including this book. "

    — Sandy, 7/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Best part was recognizing towns we visited this June while in Provence. "

    — Christine, 5/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very easy read. Loved it "

    — Abby, 5/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Very predictable "women's fiction". Not much substance. "

    — Penny, 4/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It's the French version of Under The Tuscan Sun. "

    — Bethany, 12/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great story of a widow going to Provence to get over her heartbreak. "

    — Linda, 11/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun escape. A young widow and her son escape to Provence to find herself. Entertaining way to pass the time. "

    — Elyse, 9/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was kind of cool that the main character makes her home in Tallahassee, where I live and she references places here that really exist. "

    — Deborah, 8/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Randomly chosen to be book 24 for 2012! "

    — Tania, 8/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Chick lit - a love story "

    — Margery, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Cute and easy beach read. No real surprises, but you'll enjoy the ride. "

    — Tracey, 6/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun escape. A young widow and her son escape to Provence to find herself. Entertaining way to pass the time. "

    — Elyse, 6/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I sometimes got a little tired of the main character's cluelessness, but the setting (of course) was lovely and the child characters were a trip. "

    — Heather, 6/4/2011

About Bridget Asher

Bridget Asher lives on the Florida panhandle with her husband, who is lovable, sweet, and true of heart—and who has given her no reason to inquire about his former sweethearts.

About Kate Reading

Kate Reading has recorded hundreds of audiobooks across many genres, over a thirty year plus career. Audie Awards: The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter (mystery), Breasts (non-fiction), Bellwether (fiction), and Words of Radiance (fantasy). Among other awards, she has been recognized with: the ALA Booklist best of 2019 for Bowlaway (fiction), AudioFile Magazine Voice of the Century, Earphones Awards, Narrator of the Year, Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy, and Publisher’s Weekly’s Listen-Up Award. She records at her home studio, Madison Productions, Inc., in Maryland.