JoJo's French Escape - Lorraine Wilson (Blog Tour)

Date of Reading: 16/05/2020

Author: Lorraine Wilson

Publisher: One More Chapter

Publication Date: May 22, 2020

Source: NetGalley

Rating: 3/5

(This review is part of the blog tour organised by Rachel's Random Resources)

About the book:

Trapped in paradise…

For twelve months JoJo Grant has been hiding from a secret too shameful to share.  And whilst her sanctuary might be the beautiful French countryside, JoJo has a horrible feeling that her peace is about to be shattered…because bursting into her life is the hottest celebrity chef around – Callum O’Connor.

Callum knows all about JoJo’s past, her time as a reality star, the scandal that has dogged her, but he isn’t sure why she’s still hiding?  After spending time with Jojo, it’s obvious to him that she has nothing to be ashamed of – she just needs to be a little braver…

But as much as JoJo likes Callum, he thrives on the glare of the outside world.  Can JoJo let go of her past…with Callum by her side?

Review:

      I will be honest. What I expected was a nice breezy summary read, but this book is far from a cute little love story. JoJo Grant is the victim of a sex tape scandal and for one year she has been keeping a low profile in the French countryside. Even after all this time, she is tormented by the memories left by it, constantly reminded by the English tourists who recognise this former reality TV star. The world is really bleak indeed when everyone presupposes things without any knowledge of what really happened.

      With the arrival of Callum, some of her previous confidence and passion for life returns, but that journey is hectic indeed. Added to this is the news of her ex-boyfriend and ex-bestie coming to France. With lots of interior monologues, Lorraine Wilson gives us an idea of the trauma she deals with and the inner struggles she faces to return as the familiar happy JoJo. All is not gloomy though. There are a group of canine friends who will amuse you throughout and there is Poppy's wedding to look forward to. 

     Altogether, this has been a meaningful and enlightening story that will move you to tears in no time. I found myself cheering for JoJo throughout. Way to go, dear girl!

Meet the author:

I live in Wiltshire, England, with my husband but love to travel and have lived in four continents. From playing amidst Roman ruins in Africa as a child to riding a Sultan's racehorse in the Middle East as a teen, I've many experiences to draw on for the stories I've been writing ever since I can remember. When I'm not writing you'll find me listening to audiobooks while I sew or design handbags, usually with a rescue terrier or two curled up on my feet!