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Chateau de Belliveau #1
One Golden Summer
The perfect escapist, sweet romance about finding love and following your dreams.
Angelina Fisk was accustomed to proving herself in a male-dominated workplace. Still, when false accusations result in wrongful dismissal, she's left wondering how she'll ever find work again or cope with a growing cynicism toward men.
With unexpected time on her hands, Angelina takes her sister's place on holiday to France. Trouble is, she's going as a chaperone. A younger cousin believes herself madly in love with the handsome billionaire Julien Belliveau, and has charmed two invitations to his chateau in Provence.
While an attentive host, Julien appears polite but inscrutable. Yet, clearly, he hides a dark secret. Sparks fly as Angelina determines to unravel the mystery while battling her own deepening attraction to this man she distrusts.
As the golden summer sun weaves its way into her heart, Angelina finds she cares for more than just the beautiful French countryside. But when disaster strikes and lives are at risk, only she can save the day. Will it be enough?
Thankfully, in the beautiful south of France, dreams really do come true.
Be transported into this beautiful destination and heartwarming romance today!
Angelina Fisk was accustomed to proving herself in a male-dominated workplace. Still, when false accusations result in wrongful dismissal, she's left wondering how she'll ever find work again or cope with a growing cynicism toward men.
With unexpected time on her hands, Angelina takes her sister's place on holiday to France. Trouble is, she's going as a chaperone. A younger cousin believes herself madly in love with the handsome billionaire Julien Belliveau, and has charmed two invitations to his chateau in Provence.
While an attentive host, Julien appears polite but inscrutable. Yet, clearly, he hides a dark secret. Sparks fly as Angelina determines to unravel the mystery while battling her own deepening attraction to this man she distrusts.
As the golden summer sun weaves its way into her heart, Angelina finds she cares for more than just the beautiful French countryside. But when disaster strikes and lives are at risk, only she can save the day. Will it be enough?
Thankfully, in the beautiful south of France, dreams really do come true.
Be transported into this beautiful destination and heartwarming romance today!
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 7, 2023
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August 11, 2025
I want to express my gratitude to @helen.r.toews and @tantoraudio for the #gifted audiobook.
Dive into the enchanting world of the Chateau De Belliveau series with this mesmerizing book, first published in January 2023. Fans will be thrilled to know that the highly anticipated audiobook is set to be released on August 19, 2025.
Join Angelina as she embarks on a captivating holiday in France, serving as her cousin's chaperone at the breathtaking chateau of billionaire Julien Belliveau in Provence. Amidst the allure of the French landscape, Angelina discovers her cousin's infatuation with Julien, but she soon realizes her own undeniable attraction to him. As she works to uncover his hidden secrets, Angelina faces formidable challenges when disaster strikes in this stunning southern paradise.
The narrator masterfully brings the characters to life, especially the rich tapestry of French personas, while the vivid descriptions transport you straight to the picturesque Provence setting. The slow-burn romance between Angelina and Julien unfolds beautifully, providing a quick yet heartwarming escape into love.
With both the first book and its sequels available on Kindle Unlimited, don’t miss out on this incredible journey. Mark your calendars for the audiobook release on August 19, 2025, and prepare to be swept away!
Dive into the enchanting world of the Chateau De Belliveau series with this mesmerizing book, first published in January 2023. Fans will be thrilled to know that the highly anticipated audiobook is set to be released on August 19, 2025.
Join Angelina as she embarks on a captivating holiday in France, serving as her cousin's chaperone at the breathtaking chateau of billionaire Julien Belliveau in Provence. Amidst the allure of the French landscape, Angelina discovers her cousin's infatuation with Julien, but she soon realizes her own undeniable attraction to him. As she works to uncover his hidden secrets, Angelina faces formidable challenges when disaster strikes in this stunning southern paradise.
The narrator masterfully brings the characters to life, especially the rich tapestry of French personas, while the vivid descriptions transport you straight to the picturesque Provence setting. The slow-burn romance between Angelina and Julien unfolds beautifully, providing a quick yet heartwarming escape into love.
With both the first book and its sequels available on Kindle Unlimited, don’t miss out on this incredible journey. Mark your calendars for the audiobook release on August 19, 2025, and prepare to be swept away!
February 16, 2024
Very easy holiday read !
January 21, 2023
Two things I'm very fond of: a well written romance and the south of France. Put them together, they make a lovely reason to love this book. Definitely one I would read again in another year or two.
March 9, 2024
Break for Change
Angelina ‘s career is fulfilling, she’s been a truck driver for years and likes the fact that the male drivers have accepted her ability to handle the vehicle. One day, she returns her vehicle and her boss lays her off—the boss’s son spoke against her and he’s a favorite. Tired and offended, Angelina returns home to cozy herself and gets news from her Mom to mandatorily attend the good news dinner that night. As the family is gathered for dinner, her sister Marcie announces she is having a baby… and she can’t go to France as planned. The family agrees that the chaperoning (their teen cousin) would be great, this time in her life.
Angelina and her cousin Sarah stay in Provence with the Belliveau family and experience some elegance and mishaps in their exposures. They have moments of clumsiness, catty opposition, and fancy gatherings.
I liked Sarah’s lighthearted nature and even her unpleasantness. She fawns over a prospective love interest, but when things change— it’s over. She isn’t truly over dramatic. Angelina tries to handle Sarah with a cooler older cousin demeanor, but coincides in losing some control. There are some serious emotional tones and topics during their visit.
Angelina ‘s career is fulfilling, she’s been a truck driver for years and likes the fact that the male drivers have accepted her ability to handle the vehicle. One day, she returns her vehicle and her boss lays her off—the boss’s son spoke against her and he’s a favorite. Tired and offended, Angelina returns home to cozy herself and gets news from her Mom to mandatorily attend the good news dinner that night. As the family is gathered for dinner, her sister Marcie announces she is having a baby… and she can’t go to France as planned. The family agrees that the chaperoning (their teen cousin) would be great, this time in her life.
Angelina and her cousin Sarah stay in Provence with the Belliveau family and experience some elegance and mishaps in their exposures. They have moments of clumsiness, catty opposition, and fancy gatherings.
I liked Sarah’s lighthearted nature and even her unpleasantness. She fawns over a prospective love interest, but when things change— it’s over. She isn’t truly over dramatic. Angelina tries to handle Sarah with a cooler older cousin demeanor, but coincides in losing some control. There are some serious emotional tones and topics during their visit.
January 17, 2024
When Angelina is fired form her six-year job as a big truck driver when the owner's son sexually-harasses her and then lies to get her dismissed, she is at a loss. However, she realizes she has time to be a chaperone to her younger cousin, who is invited to spend a couple of weeks at a chateau in southern France. Coming from central Canada, it is quite the cultural experience, especially when her immature cousin fancies the older charming owner. In this scenario, Angelina learns the culture and to remember her high-school French from way back. As time passes, she too is attracted to the owner, likes his mother and dreads returning to her no-job life in Canada. But caught up in a mystery and a life-saving situation, she is able to break through the barriers. Sweet and clean with much travel description in this recommended romance for a good bedtime read.
September 21, 2024
Get away romance
One Golden Summer by Helen Row Toews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book 1 of a 5 book series hope you read this book and love it enough to continue reading the read if the series. I can not wait to read book 2.
Clean romance with no s3x or bad language, easy quick read, hard to put down.
As well as the beautiful love story, I enjoyed learning about the culture, and beautiful countryside of France.
One Golden Summer by Helen Row Toews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book 1 of a 5 book series hope you read this book and love it enough to continue reading the read if the series. I can not wait to read book 2.
Clean romance with no s3x or bad language, easy quick read, hard to put down.
As well as the beautiful love story, I enjoyed learning about the culture, and beautiful countryside of France.
August 19, 2025
Slow building romance
I enjoyed reading this clean romance about two women who are invited to France by a wealthy wine and olive oil producer and his mother. The romance between Angelina and Jullien did develop slowly, but both parties were willing for the relationship to move forward.
I liked the little mystery included about the fatal crash that killed Jullien's father and fiance. I had fun figuring that one out.
I enjoyed reading this clean romance about two women who are invited to France by a wealthy wine and olive oil producer and his mother. The romance between Angelina and Jullien did develop slowly, but both parties were willing for the relationship to move forward.
I liked the little mystery included about the fatal crash that killed Jullien's father and fiance. I had fun figuring that one out.
June 24, 2023
This was a fun escapist read that combined a good story with Provence, France and a family vineyard. When Angelina agrees to chaperone her young niece who has met a Frenchman in a Canada (where they live) little does she realize how her life will change. The holiday turns Into much more when she grows to love the family she is staying with and an enigmatic son.
January 9, 2023
Fun and fresh- great romantic romp!
Loved this fun, fresh take on the traditional romantic heroine, and the wonderful descriptions of Provence left me wanting to book an immediate flight. Well crafted, really enjoyable read.
Loved this fun, fresh take on the traditional romantic heroine, and the wonderful descriptions of Provence left me wanting to book an immediate flight. Well crafted, really enjoyable read.
February 1, 2023
Unique, clean, love story.
Helen has a great ability to describe the characters and their surroundings in detail, it’s easy to read and feel you have visited this lovely place.
Helen has a great ability to describe the characters and their surroundings in detail, it’s easy to read and feel you have visited this lovely place.
March 15, 2023
A well written love story that draws you in with each page you read. The description of the chatuea made me feel like I was there visiting. I would definitely read this book again.
July 23, 2023
Beautifully written. Beautiful location. Loved it. I am hooked. Just downloaded the next one.
July 23, 2023
A lovely story
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
It’s the first one I have read by this author.
Just loved this book. I was sorry to have it end.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
It’s the first one I have read by this author.
Just loved this book. I was sorry to have it end.
August 10, 2023
Very mills and boon
October 6, 2023
hard to put down.
Loved everything about the book, kept me up past my sleeping time a few nights, what every woman dreams about.
Loved everything about the book, kept me up past my sleeping time a few nights, what every woman dreams about.
July 27, 2024
Delightful!
What young, single woman doesn't dream of meeting the man of her dreams? Come along to the French Province to see dreams come true!
What young, single woman doesn't dream of meeting the man of her dreams? Come along to the French Province to see dreams come true!
October 8, 2025
Cute, easy read. Predictable but worth the read.
Did Not Finish
March 19, 2026DNF @26%
February 11, 2023
The beautiful use of imagery made me feel like I had visited the places in this story. A charming romance without being too risque.
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