REVIEW: One Summer In Monte Carlo by Jennifer Bohnet published by Boldwood Books

It is no secret, I am a massive fan of Jennifer Bohnet's books - she always seems to hit the nail on the head, placing you right in the heart of the story. This book is no exception, and is set in the glamorous location of Monaco around the time of the Formula One Grand Prix...put on your most sparkly outfit, fasten your seat belt whilst Jennifer gives us VIP pit lane access to the high octane event of the year.

Three years ago, Nanette was in a terrible car accident alongside her Formula One racing driver fiance Zac. The accident saw Nanette being airlifted back to Britain, while Zac walked away seemingly unhurt, but it wasn't just the accident he walked away from, he also left Nanette. She lost her future, her job and her home all in the space of a few short hours.

Settling into a new life back in the UK, Monte Carlo was a place she wanted to forget, not revisit. But when her friend and employer, Vanessa asked her to look after her children in the Principality for a few months, Nanette knew she had no choice but to return, and as the F1 circus rolls into town, Nanette has to finally face Zac.

This book had many twists and turns and had me gripped from the first few pages. The knowledge of the area is outstanding, and as many of us have seen Monte Carlo on the tv, Jennifer really takes us there, visiting cafes, and walking by the casino, all places that I feel I know, even though I've never been there.

In a year when no one has travelled much because of the pandemic, I really honestly feel like I've had a holiday in Monaco!!

Bravo!! A wonderful book to start the new year!!!

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