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Book Review: The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted by Bridget Asher & Giveaway (US only)

April 11, 2011 by Darlene


The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted by Bridget Asher is a beautifully written novel that encompasses grief and life, love, food and can be best described as charming and full of hope. For me, this novel is what I class a comfort read. I started it and was immediately taken by the story and just couldn’t put it down. Finishing this book for me was really quite sad; I was not ready to leave the lives of the people within its pages.

Heidi is still trying to get over the death of her husband Henry who passed two years ago. Thankfully she has her son Abbott who pretty much forces her to carry on but he has problems of his own – his grief is coming out through compulsive behaviors. She can’t seem to take care of the bakery she and her husband owned and hasn’t baked in ages which was something she always loved – creating her pastries. She just can’t seem to move forward because she can’t give up her past with Henry and her hope that he’s still coming back.

Her mother tells Heidi that every woman needs a lost summer for herself. It just so happens that they have a family home in the French countryside where her mother had her very own lost summer when Heidi and her sister were young. This is where her mother feels Heidi, Abbott, and her niece Charlotte should go to get away for a while and remodel the old house. Heidi leaves for Provence with the kids and while there she begins to open herself up more to life and living while, at the same time, learning some long kept secrets about her own mother that leads her to know and understand her better.

I really liked Heidi. Her grief and her struggles to wade through it made her such a realistic character to me. I liked how she encouraged her son and spoke of her husband often with him. In Provence, even while she was battling against love, she was opening herself up to it. I could feel her pain, her sorrow, and then later her happiness and faith in a better future. While Heidi was my favorite, the other characters were great as well – Charlotte was hilarious as was Heidi’s mom. Abbott was pretty cute with his obsessive behaviors and trying to get past them. As always it doesn’t hurt to have a Frenchman like Julien, who sounded like a piece of heaven in a gorgeous package.

The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted by Bridget Asher is so much about trusting enough to open yourself up to love again after suffering a great heartbreak. This book is a beautiful romance and new beginnings. It’s about learning to live again and let’s face it, could there be a better place to do that in than France? I loved the descriptions of the food and the area – I could almost feel myself there (well I was definitely wishing I was!). It’s a fairly long novel at over 400 pages and not once did I feel like I wanted it to end. As a matter of a fact I kept checking to see how far I had to go and began to dread it ending. I was enjoying it that much. I laughed and I cried – for me that makes this novel a favorite! If you’re a fan of foodie books and especially the ones where someone travels to another country, then I think you’d love this book as much as I did!

I read The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted by Bridgit Asher for her book tour with TLC Book Tours. Make sure to check out all the other tour stops here. You can visit Bridgit Asher’s website here and you can find her on Facebook and Twitter as well. Your own copy of The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted can be purchased here in the US and here in Canada.
GIVEAWAY DETAILS

I have one copy of The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted by Bridgit Asher up for giveaway. To enter…

  • For 1 entry leave me a comment with an email address (no email, no entry).
  • For 2 entries follow my blog. If you already do, thank you, and please let me know so I can pass the extra entry on to you as well.
  • For 3 entries blog or tweet this giveaway to spread the word.

This giveaway is open to US residents only (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winner on Saturday, May 7/11. Good luck everyone!

© 2010, Darlene of Peeking Between the Pages. All Rights Reserved. If you’re reading this on a site other than Peeking Between the Pages or Darlene’s Feed, be aware that this post has been stolen and is used without permission.

My copy of The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted by Bridgit Asher was received for review from TLC Book Tours and the Publisher.

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  1. Wall-to-wall books says

    April 11, 2011 at 10:17 am

    Oh yes! I really want this book. I have entered to win it so many times and haven't won yet.
    OK one more try! Here goes.

    forevereading at gmail dot com

    I am a follower

    I posted it on my sidebar

  2. Mary says

    April 11, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    Wonderful review, Dar. I'd love to read this.

    meah56 at gmail dot com

    I'm a follower

    I blogged on my giveaway page: http://bookfanmary.wordpress.com/giveaways/

  3. Zibilee says

    April 11, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    I don't think I have read a comfort read in awhile, and this one sounds warm, and homey, and like a lot of fun. Great review, Dar, and please do enter me in your giveaway. I would love to read this one!

    zibilee(at)figearo(dot)net

    I follow through google reader

  4. Sandra K321 says

    April 11, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    I would love to read this. Thanks.
    seknobloch(at)gmail(dot)com

  5. Sandra K321 says

    April 11, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    I follow your blog via GFC as Sandra K321.

  6. debbie says

    April 11, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    I would love to read it, it sounds really good.
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

  7. debbie says

    April 11, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    I am a gfc follower.
    debbie
    twoofakind12@yahoo.com

  8. Swapna says

    April 11, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    No need to enter me. I so badly want to read this book after the great things I've heard about it! I hope I can get to it soon – it's been sitting on my shelf for ages!

  9. rubynreba says

    April 11, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    Such a pretty cover! Love to read it.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

  10. rubynreba says

    April 11, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    I am a follower.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

  11. Kay says

    April 11, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    I think this one sounds like something I would really enjoy. Count me in! Thanks for sharing!

    janezfan(at)yahoo(dot)com

  12. Linda says

    April 11, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    This sounds like a wonderful story. Thanks for the giveaway.
    lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com

    Google follower

  13. traveler says

    April 11, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    This book is so special and unique. Thanks for this lovely giveaway. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

  14. petite says

    April 11, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    What a wonderful review. SO captivating. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com

  15. Kelly says

    April 11, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    kellymrao(at)gmail(dot)com

    I am a follower of this blog. 🙂

  16. Rachel says

    April 11, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    I'm a follower- thanks for the giveaway!

    Rachelhwallen@gmail.com

  17. Karen B says

    April 11, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    Such a great review – now I really want to read it!
    kpbarnett1941[at]aol[dot]com

  18. Karen B says

    April 11, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    GFC follower as Karen B.
    kpbarnett1941[at]aol[dot]com

  19. Jean Lewis says

    April 11, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    Have seen this gorgeous book and would love to read it. I am a follower of your blog and will be tweeting about your giveaway.

    lomaurice111@comcast.net

  20. LisaMM says

    April 11, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    OH how I love a book that makes me feel that way. Your description reminds me of how I felt reading Erica Bauermeister's School of Essential Ingredients a few years ago. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you os much for the fantastic review and for being on the tour!

  21. Carol N Wong says

    April 11, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    I would love to win this comfort read. I just finished reading a book that I kept laying down, I finished it but now I am very eager for a book that I don't want to end!

    Please enter me in this giveaway. Thank you.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  22. Carol N Wong says

    April 11, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    I am a Google Friends Connect Follower of your blog.

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  23. Anonymous says

    April 11, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    I've been dying to read this book as well – hope I win:)
    Happy Monday!
    renee(dot)soriano(at)caltech(dot)edu

  24. Carol N Wong says

    April 11, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    I tweeted. My Twitter name is Carolee88.

    https://peekingbetweenthepages.com/2011/04/book-review-provence-cure-for.html? Giveaway of 'The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted'

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

  25. Patricia says

    April 11, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    Oh yes! you made me want to read this book and cozy on down with something new – Thank you. I liked your descriptions and you shared enough without destroying the plot and story

  26. bermudaonion says

    April 11, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    I love a book that I don't want to end. I'm intrigued by this one since it's set in France.

    I subscribe in Google Reader.

    kathy(at)bermudaonion.net

  27. Amy says

    April 11, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    I always like having a comfort read for those days when I need a story that will absorb me, book I don't want to put down. This sounds like the perfect book for those kinds of days!

    Thank you for another great giveaway.

    I am a GFC follower of your blog.

    Aimala127(at)gmail(dot)com

  28. Linda Kish says

    April 11, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    I would love to read this book.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  29. Linda Kish says

    April 11, 2011 at 6:58 pm

    I am a GFC follower

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  30. Blodeuedd says

    April 11, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful book: I really feel like reading some normal fiction for a change

  31. melissasmeanderings says

    April 11, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win:)

    mk261274 at gmail dot com

  32. melissasmeanderings says

    April 11, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    I am also a follower:)

    mk261274 at gmail dot com

  33. Staci says

    April 11, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    You have sold me on this one!!! I love this type of story and you're right..what better place than what I imagine would be wonderful, France!!!

    stacijoreads@gmail.com

  34. Anonymous says

    April 11, 2011 at 10:39 pm

    Sounds like a great book to read.
    Thanks for this great contest.
    RJB
    loki304(at)tds(dot)net

  35. DarcyO says

    April 11, 2011 at 11:14 pm

    Sounds wonderful. Please include me.

    dlodden at frontiernet dot net

  36. DarcyO says

    April 11, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    I'm a follower too.

    dlodden at frontiernet dot net

  37. Janel says

    April 11, 2011 at 11:45 pm

    This sounds lovely! You know I'm all about foodie books. 🙂

    jgbeads(at)gmail(dot)com

  38. Janel says

    April 11, 2011 at 11:45 pm

    I am a follower. 🙂

    jgbeads(at)gmail(dot)com

  39. Holly (2 Kids and Tired) says

    April 12, 2011 at 1:07 am

    I've wanted to read this and I was so bummed when I missed the tour. It sounds terrific from your review. I'd love to win it!

    I follow in google reader.

    je2kids(at)gmail(dot)com

  40. Brenda says

    April 12, 2011 at 1:28 am

    Please enter me! I would love to be able ot read this book!

  41. Brenda says

    April 12, 2011 at 1:30 am

    I didn't put my email address in my first comment althought it shows up as Brenda. I'm a follower through GFC I also subscribe.

    dancealert at aol dot com

  42. Brenda says

    April 12, 2011 at 1:32 am

    I posted this to my blog! http://dancealertreads.blogspot.com/2011/04/peeking-between-pages-review-and.html

    DanceAlertReads.blogspot.com

    dancealert at aol dot com

  43. ~Enamored Soul~ says

    April 12, 2011 at 7:38 am

    I am REALLY hoping to win this book, as it seems to be a book about love, loss and healing – all set in the beautiful and scenic areas of France. I'm really looking forward to reading a book that will fill me with ennui, and yet uplift me! Thank you SO much for hosting this giveaway! 😀

    Email: Enamoredsoul(at)gmail(dot)com

  44. ~Enamored Soul~ says

    April 12, 2011 at 7:39 am

    I'm both a confirmed email subscriber, as well as a GFC Follower: Enamored Soul

    ~Hira~
    Email: Enamoredsoul(at)gmail(dot)com
    Twitter: @inluvwithbookz

  45. ~Enamored Soul~ says

    April 12, 2011 at 7:50 am

    I tweeted the giveaway:

    http://twitter.com/#!/inluvwithbookz/status/57711983935500288

    ~Hira~
    Email: Enamoredsoul(at)gmail(dot)com
    Twitter: @inluvwithbookz

  46. Patti says

    April 13, 2011 at 4:29 am

    I love it when the stories grab you so much, you feel like you are leaving friends when done with the book!
    sweepingnews(at)gmail(dot)com

  47. Patti says

    April 13, 2011 at 4:29 am

    I follow you everywhere you post! GFC, Twitter, FB and email subscriber
    sweepingnews(at)gmail(dot)com

  48. Patti says

    April 13, 2011 at 4:31 am

    Tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/#!/InventingMyself/status/58024275440975872

  49. Librarianne says

    April 13, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    I am a follower, and would love to win this book. I like her style!! whipanne at yahoo dot com Follower name is whipanne or librarianne

  50. Kelly says

    April 13, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    I would love to win this book! I am a follower and my email is kelly(dot)baker(at)gmail(dot)com.

  51. Colleen Turner says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:04 am

    This book sounds so touching! Please include me in the giveaway.
    candc320@gmail.com

  52. Colleen Turner says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:05 am

    I am a GFC follower (Colleen Turner).
    candc320@gmail.com

  53. Dearheart says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    Im a follower!
    elizabeth_717@live.com

  54. Margie says

    April 15, 2011 at 11:46 am

    Looks intriguing….thanks for the giveaway.
    mtakala1 AT yahoo DOT com

  55. Margie says

    April 15, 2011 at 11:46 am

    fllower
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  56. mamabunny13 says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:11 pm

    I can't wait to read this!
    I follow you via gfc
    tweet http://twitter.com/#!/mamabunny13/status/58955101859090432
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  57. Bonnie says

    April 16, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    I've not heard of this book so thanks for bringing it to my attention! It sounds like a book I would enjoy and the cover is gorgeous.

    I'm a long time follower!

    redladysreadingroomATgmaiDOTcom

  58. lag123 says

    April 16, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    I love comfort reads.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

  59. lag123 says

    April 16, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    I am an old follower.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

  60. lag123 says

    April 16, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/lag32583/status/59366132003520512

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

  61. Aths says

    April 16, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    I've heard so much about this book! I'm really eager to check it out.

    I'm a new follower of your blog.
    ReadingOnARainyDay AT gmail DOT com

  62. Georgia Girls says

    April 16, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    I love a good comfort read now and then. I'm a follower
    kimbaldwin74 at yahoo dot com

  63. Patti says

    April 19, 2011 at 7:00 pm

    Tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/#!/InventingMyself/status/60417108663734272

  64. rhonda says

    April 20, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    follow through google &email.lomazowr@gmail.com

  65. kathy says

    April 20, 2011 at 11:31 pm

    Sounds great, beautiful cover!
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  66. Bethie says

    April 21, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway. I love this cover!
    I follow on GFC

    lizzi0915 at aol dot com

  67. Elisabeth says

    April 21, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    This book had me with the cover!

    Blog follower

    ladybook21 @ yahoo dot com

  68. Charleydog says

    April 22, 2011 at 1:04 am

    Any book with the words "Provence" or "Tuscany" in the title is a must-read for me. Some day I hope to visit those parts of the world.
    pboylecharley(at)hotmail(dot)com

  69. Maria Black says

    April 22, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    Looking for a good read!

    designloved at mariajblack dot com

  70. Tina says

    April 25, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    I read the sample first 30 pages on my Kindle APP and I really want this one….I'm hooked! Please enter me

    tbranco24 AT gmail DOT com

  71. Tina says

    April 25, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    I have posted your giveaway on my blog http://tutus2cents.blogspot.com

    tbranco24 AT gmail DOT com

  72. Tina says

    April 25, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    I just became a Google connect follower.

    tbranco24 AT gmail Dot Com

  73. Dana Huff says

    April 26, 2011 at 3:15 am

    This looks great! I love reading about France.

    dana dot huff at gmail dot com

    @danamhuff

  74. Suko says

    April 30, 2011 at 4:29 am

    Terrific review and this book sounds like my cup of tea, too. I am a follower and have posted this in my blog's sidebar.

    suko95(at)gmail(dot)com

    Thank you for hosting this, Darlene.

  75. BrittanyGale says

    May 3, 2011 at 2:46 am

    This interests me as well 🙂

    I follow your blog.

    quixoticdreamer(at)hotmail(dot)com

  76. Anita Yancey says

    May 5, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    I enjoyed your review. Sounds like a very touching novel. I would love to read it. It has a very pretty cover. Please enter me. Thanks!

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  77. Anita Yancey says

    May 5, 2011 at 7:22 pm

    I follow on GFC(Anita Yancey).

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

  78. ann says

    May 7, 2011 at 2:27 am

    sounds like a book I wont beable to put down! sign me to win
    amhengst@verizon.net

  79. ann says

    May 7, 2011 at 2:28 am

    +1 Im signed up for your blog

  80. ann says

    May 7, 2011 at 2:28 am

    Love to win books
    follower of your blog + 1

  81. Esme says

    May 8, 2011 at 3:18 am

    please enter me-I so want to read this one

    chocolate and croissants at yahoo . com

  82. Esme says

    May 8, 2011 at 3:18 am

    I follow

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