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French Kiss: A Contemporary Holiday Vacation Second Chance Romance Kindle Edition

by Gloria J Goldsmith (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

A sensual summer rain inspires a chance encounter.
An innocent brush of fingertips. An unintentional touch of bare skin.
A remarkable romantic adventure.

The playful but earnest young Frenchman revitalized Nora's heart. Letting go of the past was the right choice. Her spirits lifted hearing his optimistic expression, ‘Le bon choix.’ Spellbound in the sweetness of infatuation, they explored southern France. The provocative and sensual camping vacation swayed between tourist locations and the unsung natural wonders of France only a native would know.

The itinerary included a stopover with his family in Lyon. Big mistake. Between a caustic mother and his food selection, Jean Louis’ minor heartburn issues became severe. Nora insisted on hospitalization over his parents and village doctor. Surgery managed, it was physical therapy at a residential mountain retreat that tore him from her life as quickly as he entered it.

Memory. A soothing allure of his loving nature, the tender caresses filled her every thought. Driven by love, passion, and time, follow Nora journeying over mountains and seas for a second chance with her beloved, as she searches the hidden corners of France.

Could fortune and love summon a twist of fate that could allow her to find Jean Louis?

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This was a really enjoyable read... Nora encounters a variety of interesting characters. Some of these encounters were very amusing and I laughed out loud more than once.... She meets Jean-Louis, and I really liked him. His character was beautifully written. Together they made a fabulous couple. This is a great summer (or autumn, winter, spring!) romance read that I definitely recommend. ~ P. Knox, NetGalley

I truly loved this book... this is definitely a five-star for me. ~ G. Ropafadzo, NetGalley

This book had me on an emotional roller-coaster. It took me around Europe site-seeing. The descriptions were distinct, literally felt like I was on a vacation. French Kiss is a well-paced, summer escape. The ending was a huge surprise, one that couldn't make me any happier. Definitely recommend. HAPPY READING! ~ C. Demming, NetGalley

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This fictional story is based on my experiences living abroad for more than a year. It was in the height of sex, drugs and rock n' roll. Turmoil was awash in the United States with Watergate and the French youth were rebelling in the streets against educational limitations.

I loved my time in Europe, especially France. Learning to speak conversational French meant I eventually stopped thinking in English. I only realized my thought processing had changed languages when I crossed the English channel and was still answering questions in French.

I loved the recollection process, thinking and laughing when recalling all the incidents, adventure, and people I met in Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Belgium, France, and England. I long to return. Perhaps I'll see you there!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09F7T1ZWG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Plum Products
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 6, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 205 pages
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Gloria J Goldsmith

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Historical Regency Romance is where Gloria’s heart found a home. There is something charming, yet limited, about the social mores, politics, etiquette, and clothing of the Regency, Georgian, and Edwardian eras that intrigues audiences today.

Gloria follows hints and legends in historical records for her stories to create drama and the possibility of real-life adventures for readers to contemplate. All regency stories have an element of the struggle women confront daily to be considered intelligent, thinking humans. The series is about women and men in the 19th century, particularly people with both faults and a generous nature. Characters can become more significant and critical than the author's first imagined. Regardless of the character flaws, I couldn’t help but find particular characters worthy and exciting subjects. The life lessons about love are purposeful.

Even after teaching English word structure and syllabication for years, I continue to be fascinated with the English language.

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  • Timothy Dorr
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love and desire unfold in France
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2022
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    Nora is a wonderful and excited woman full of desire for men she encounters in so many scenarios where her emotions for the male persona runs deep throughout the story.
    I loved all the French wording and the way it entwined and added to a great story of sex, passion and travels to one of the great countries, France, to fall in love in Europe.
    Some good dialogue, descriptions of the country, and different ways to show the idiosyncrasies of some the characters helped drive the story in a nice fashion.
    The story moved at a fast pace, easy to read and I kept wanting to read more to see the next passionate moment that Nora would find around the corner.
    The sex scenes were excellently written and added a high arousal for the reader, with Nora’s appetite fulfilled throughout the novel.
    I do give the Author a 4 star rating out of 5 due to the overuse of I, The, and other repetitive beginnings of sentences. Maybe, some better grammar usage in the next book, which I look forward to reading.
    Ooh la la, I look forward to the Authors next novel.
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  • Cathy Lynn Brooks
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, sexy vacation
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2022
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    Nora is a young woman in the 70’s whose boyfriend, Ethan seems uninterested in her. She wants fun and sex and he continually wants to take a break. This seems to make her want him even more. After one break, Nora decides to give herself a test to see if she’s sexually desired, as Ethan has stripped her of her self-esteem. She immediately attracts a man at a campfire and this satisfies her.

    She decides to take a European holiday with a girlfriend, where she meets a few different men and experiences passionate affairs. She continues to travel around Europe, visiting France, Italy and England. She has romances wherever she goes, finally returning to France. The author describes each country well and it’s fun to travel along with Nora from country to country.

    This book has many sexually explicit scenes and includes drug use. It is definitely for adults, only.
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  • Allykitten
    4.0 out of 5 stars Journey Back to the Wild 70's Sex, Drugs, & Rock & Roll Era!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2021
    Format: Kindle
    This book was a hot, steamy, passionate, intriguing, and entertaining read!!

    This book followed the main character, Nora, a young, shy, timid, simple, plain, girl next door type. After her college boyfriend dumps her, Nora, feeling even more vulnerable and exposed, decides she needs to shake things up and sets off on a European adventure. Nora, hitting an all-time low self-esteem level as she sees herself as unattractive and undesirable, decides she needs to discover herself and her sexual anxiety and insecurities. Nora’s European trip is the perfect place for her to start her sexual journey.

    Along this adventure, Nora meets many people, including several that quickly become lovers. I have to admit there were a few more steamy scenes than I was expecting, and hookups that took place sooner than I would have expected.

    This book takes place during the early 1970's, decades before my time, so there was a bit of a disconnect for me. Normally I don’t find these older books to seem so puzzling or unimaginable. Perhaps with the generation gap, the unique 70’s culture, and the Euro setting, it all just felt more Greek Mythology (i.e., Ancient Erotica) than real life. Regardless, it seems there was definitely a different attitude, acceptance, and understanding of casual sexual encounters and inhibitions back then.

    I enjoyed the strength, courage, and confidence Nora found in herself. I loved that Nora's character really grew over her character arc and fully developed into the strong, fierce women she was looking to become.

    I really enjoyed the fun, sexy French phrases, which often gave an exciting, flirty accented scene more zest!! After I spent more than six years of learning French in school and hoping one day to go to Paris, to then have so much of it blurred away after working on a CDC project in Mexico, it was nice to actually recognize and remember the beautiful French language that I had fallen in love with so many years ago!!

    I really liked that the author included Nora visiting the European tourist sightseeing hot spots!! This truly makes the story feel more realistic and credible when real life places are featured.

    This book does contain many “R-Rated” scenes and references, not to mention other adult situations, including heavy drug usage. I guess, as they say, "it was the 70's," lol.

    There are many so-called “acceptable,” norms featured in this book that many people in today’s society would definitely not approve of, encourage, or agree with. Not to mention, many of these things are viewed as taboo – as in don’t talk about them (i.e., a woman’s sexual awakening, casual sexual encounters, illegal drug use, etc.).

    Overall, this book was a fun, interesting, and entertaining read!! However, there were many scenes that did make this millennial blush lol!! And I think if the reader was alive, especially as an adult during the 70's they would have a better understanding, connection, and appreciation for this book.

    All in all, I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it!! I think all contemporary romance readers, romance fans, and admirers of books with strong sexual awakenings and desires, casual encounters, and NSA relationships will like this book too!! Furthermore, if you are a fan of the wild 1970’s sex, drug, and rock and roll era, this book is for you!! So, add it to your TBR List and get to reading - you won't be disappointed!!

    **Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book and have voluntarily provided an honest, and unbiased review in accordance with FTC regulations**
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  • J. Weiss
    4.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat steamy but loved the jaunts around Europe
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2021
    Format: Kindle
    French Kiss by Gloria J. Goldsmith was a fast-paced read with engaging subtitles for each chapter that seemed to zone in on what the chapter would be about.

    Nora was difficult for me to like initially because she seemed to be very selfish and focused on developing a sex attraction test that would enable her to hook up with various men who were more sexual than her college boyfriend. The book was not what I thought it would be about and was quite steamy in sections. However, Nora mellowed out as she traveled around Europe and made due when things didn’t go her way.

    Nora definitely worked hard and played hard. She and the friends she made or met up with gave amusing and entertaining twists to the story. There was more of a drug culture than I would have thought, and it was scary to think that the story has a tie-in to the author’s past, and although fictional, it is based on some of her life. I liked Nora’s relationship with Jean Louis but didn’t expect it to last or for her to be all in. I loved how their romance played out with unexpected developments throughout. Jean Louis’ family—especially his mother and brother—left a lot to be desired. Some of her other hook-ups or boyfriends didn’t seem to be her style.

    Ms. Goldsmith wrote beautifully vivid descriptions of the places and locales in Europe and filled them with details that made me feel like I was there.

    There is nice closure and a happily ever after that left me wanting more. I felt the cover depicted the story well. Ms. Goldsmith has an historical regency romance coming out next, and she included a preview at the end of the book. Given the writing in this book, I’m looking forward to reading more books by Ms. Goldsmith.
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  • Kindle Customer Paula
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not sugar-coated romance
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2023
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    An interesting story, and not quite what I was expecting. It could be that the Meg Ryan film of the same name had set up certain expectations, but the clean and neat, good-looking young man on the cover of Gloria J. Goldsmith's 'French Kiss' helped uphold them.

    Rather than the expected sentimental feel-good romance, however, I got Nora, 'Starved of Michigan', in the late twentieth century. Neglected by boyfriend Ethan, with whom she's only had physical relations three times in two years, Nora embarks on a couple of short-term relationships with the intriguingly-Native-American-named Spotted Pony, and the more ordinary Luke.

    Having temporarily satisfied her physical needs, Nora sets off to visit friend Melody in Europe. There's nothing the slightest bit romantic about the situation she walks into though, living in Heidelberg on a colourfully-nicknamed street, where the women-of-the-night staying next door are friendly, and medicines of all classes can be found in abundance. They're used that way by Melody's French boyfriend Marc, who redeems himself by providing Jean-Louis, another Frenchman who teams up with Nora, and with whom she soon sets off for France and the need to overcome his illness and his nasty family. Separation looms, and a hitchhiking journey around Europe for Nora. Whether she'll get her Frenchman back remains to be seen.

    Not so much a romance as an account of American Nora's travels on the other side of the pond, with which she invariably finds fault. The French are rude, Italian men over-needy, the British unfriendly and cowardly, preferring their outlandish warm beer to a conversation with Nora. I found her as cold as the type of beer she craves, and couldn't like her, I'm afraid. Hers was an interesting story, but ultimately didn't engage me.
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  • ADG
    5.0 out of 5 stars More than a journey through France
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2022
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    Ohh la la! French Kiss by Gloria Goldsmith is a treat for steamy romance lovers. It is clear that the author knows her audience and she certainly knows what they want. The story follows Nora, a young woman left devastated after breaking up with her partner, and her rebound relationship with Jean Louis, which turns out to be far more than a rebound as she starts to realise that her feelings for him are passionately growing. She must follow Jean Louis across France to prove her loyalty as love doesn’t come easy for poor Nora.

    Goldsmith knows all the hallmarks of a romance and uses them to great effect; young lovers filled with heart and a hunger for one another, and enough trials and challenges to really test their relationship. All this combines to create two great leads. I liked both Nora and Jean Louis and thought that they were deserving of one another as they show true affection and care. And there were more than enough steamy scenes to really enhance the relationship and then the plot.

    I also liked the way that this book was set in the 1970s. I think the author captured the era well. The county and its landmarks also play a huge part in this book and it is clear that France itself adds to the character, charm and romance. I loved the inclusion of the language, the cultural background, and the way of life. It is clear to me that the author has a great understanding of the country and it translates well onto the page.

    French Kiss is for romance lovers who want something a bit more. It’s fun, engaging, cultural, rich in content, and throws in a number of unexpected events (it was the 70s after all). It paints a wonderful picture of love and life in a wonderful country.
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  • Elle Sie
    4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read that presented like a travelogue
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2022
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    I found this to be a light-hearted enjoyable romp. I'll start by admitting that I don't read much romance, as erotic scenes in some past reads had occasionally made me cringe, but I was pleasantly surprised to find this well written. The story follows Nora, who at the start of the book, is romantically involved with Ethan although they haven't been intimate for a long time. Nora finds herself drawn to another man called Jim who fulfils her wild sensual side. When the chance to go to Europe arises, Nora leaps at the opportunity and becomes romantically involved with a French man called Jean Louis. 

    Nora, as our plucky protagonist was likeable. The seventies setting was subtle, apart from mention of bell-bottoms and wanton promiscuity with no strings attached. I felt for Nora, trapped in a situation of unrequited love at the start of the book with a man destined to be in a pre-arranged marriage by his parents. There was some fun humour in this story too, particularly as Nora and Jean Louis pursued a thief of her stolen luggage, including dildo. I also liked other bits that weren't central to the plot, but added nice characterisation, such as how Nora handled a pervert on the train pressing into her backside.

    This book read like a travelogue, or even like a memoir in the sense that the daily happenings for Nora, including trivial matters to deal with along the way, made it a very visceral read and the descriptions as she travelled through France, Germany, Italy and the UK were very evocative. The use of French and broken English to show the language barriers also aided this. I did like how Nora found her happy ending too, even if different than what she might have imagined for herself at the outset.
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  • Three Pebbles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Part travelogue, part memoir and part erotica. A wonderful read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2023
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    French Kisses by Gloria J. Goldsmith is an excellent novel about a young woman, Nora, in the 1970’s.
    I mention the year, because this is vital to the story.
    Nora’s boyfriend, Ethan, has decided he wants a break from her. Honestly, he wasn’t much of a boyfriend to begin with. But, devastated and heartbroken, she decides to go on a mission to find out if the problem is her. Is she not sexually attractive?
    She quickly discovers that her assumption about herself was wrong as she embarks on a journey of sexual encounters while on a trip to Europe.
    I adored this book. Nora is a wonderful character and I loved how the story is part travelogue, part memoir and part erotica. The author combines these three elements into a wonderful journey of discovery and love.
    I suspect young people reading this book today will find the fact that a young woman can travel Europe on her own, with hardly any money, and, in a time before mobile phones, very strange indeed. Add the fact that she hitchhikes a lot and enjoys sex a lot with men she hardly knows. But this was the 70’s.
    Definitely five stars from me!
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