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Riviera Romance #2
Borrowed Dreams
Upset after the end of a stormy relationship, Daisy Hennessy jumps at the chance to house-sit the villa of a billionaire in glitzy St. Tropez. It will be the perfect place to recover from the emotional trauma. But not even beautiful gardens, a swimming pool, and a private beach can keep her mind off her troubles, and when she finds a collection of designer clothes that seem made for her, she can't resist trying them on. By sheer coincidence, invitations to glamorous parties begin to arrive and Daisy gives in to the temptation to mingle with the international jet-set. She soon discovers, however, that even the most glittering fa�ade has an ugly side. Her growing attraction to a handsome Irishman and the arrival of a mysterious Russian woman to the villa add further complications to what started as a playful prank. Daisy finds herself caught in a web of lies she can't escape.
- GenresContemporary Romance
224 pages, Paperback
First published June 27, 2015
About the author
Susanne O'Leary
60 books395 followersSusanne O’Leary is the bestselling author of more than 30 novels, mainly romantic fiction set in Ireland. Her many books set in County Kerry have been hugely popular with readers all over the world. She shares her time between Dublin and Kerry, where she and her husband have a little cottage near the beach. The wild, beautiful landscape, the small villages and the friendly people of that county have inspired her to write her feel-good stories. She's been inspired to represent people of all ages and walks of life, with lots of romance, and more than a dash of humour.
When she is not writing or reading by the fire, Susanne loves heading for the great outdoors, walking on the beaches or scaling the green hills of her favourite county.
When she is not writing or reading by the fire, Susanne loves heading for the great outdoors, walking on the beaches or scaling the green hills of her favourite county.
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April 27, 2016
I feel as though I have just returned from a dream trip and dream life in St. Tropez, from the descriptions of the local markets, to the variety of glamorous parties and the impressive residence that Daisy finds herself in, I could have been there alongside her.
There is a bit of a mystery in this story, when someone appears in the villa which a vaguely believable story as to why they need to be kept secret, but it didn't take me long to work out the truth of the matter. Once I had convinced myself about the mystery, I kept seeing things that looked very obvious to my mind, but that Daisy didn't seem to pick up on.
This is the second book in the Riviera Romance Series and can easily be read as a standalone. During the explanations as to why Daisy is house sitting in St. Tropez, it catches you up on the current circumstances of the previous main characters, but apart from that its a completely separate story, set a few years later. It was a fantastic opportunity to get to know Daisy a lot better, and it shes a lovely character.
During this wonderful romance, we meet a dashing Irishman who seems to be incredibly attracted to Daisy, as well as many colourful people that make up the rich and famous jet set in the French Riviera. In particular Marianne, who has so much more depth to her, than what she first appears.
I am absolutely loving this series of books by Susanne O'Leary, and I have found this to be a very easy to read romantic comedy, with a hint of intrigue, and all set to the most wonderful backdrop. St. Tropez really is the playground of the rich, and with Daisy a relatively normal person, who just can't help but dip her toe into the scene while house sitting, we get a terrific look at how the other half live.
Thank you so much to Susanne O'Leary for this review copy. This was my honest opinion.
There is a bit of a mystery in this story, when someone appears in the villa which a vaguely believable story as to why they need to be kept secret, but it didn't take me long to work out the truth of the matter. Once I had convinced myself about the mystery, I kept seeing things that looked very obvious to my mind, but that Daisy didn't seem to pick up on.
This is the second book in the Riviera Romance Series and can easily be read as a standalone. During the explanations as to why Daisy is house sitting in St. Tropez, it catches you up on the current circumstances of the previous main characters, but apart from that its a completely separate story, set a few years later. It was a fantastic opportunity to get to know Daisy a lot better, and it shes a lovely character.
During this wonderful romance, we meet a dashing Irishman who seems to be incredibly attracted to Daisy, as well as many colourful people that make up the rich and famous jet set in the French Riviera. In particular Marianne, who has so much more depth to her, than what she first appears.
I am absolutely loving this series of books by Susanne O'Leary, and I have found this to be a very easy to read romantic comedy, with a hint of intrigue, and all set to the most wonderful backdrop. St. Tropez really is the playground of the rich, and with Daisy a relatively normal person, who just can't help but dip her toe into the scene while house sitting, we get a terrific look at how the other half live.
Thank you so much to Susanne O'Leary for this review copy. This was my honest opinion.
August 2, 2015
There’s nothing like a romance set in Saint-Tropez, one of the most famous resorts in Europe, where the well-heeled escape from it all to their shiny yachts in the glorious sunshine.
Daisy Hennessy isn’t exactly well-heeled, though. She’s rather desperate, in fact, to find a job after splitting up with her rather unscrupulous on-off boyfriend. House-sitting a luxury villa amongst the mega-rich and looking after a couple of pooches is the perfect distraction…she hopes. But when she borrows some designer clothes from the absent owner’s wardrobe to attend invite-only parties, she finds herself caught up in an ever-decreasing circle of lies. Famous Irish author Liam complicates her situation. Not only does she have to extricate herself out of her web of deceit…which seemed a harmless bit of fun to start with…if she’s going to get anywhere with the handsome writer, she suddenly finds herself rather close to home, when there's a series of robberies from the glitteratis' luxury villas.
Susanne has a wonderfully uncluttered and refreshing style and never fails to provide characters who are easy to like; she lures you into their lives and into the beautiful setting—you can feel the warm sun on your skin, see the sparkling azure-blue sea and almost taste the fine French cuisine in the topnotch restaurants.
This book follows Selling Dreams, but stands alone, which is one of the things I love about Susanne’s books. Each book is complete but she leaves the door slightly ajar so that anyone of her characters can squeeze through and tiptoe into another book; it’s rather fun trying to guess who will slip into another adventure.
As always, highly recommended.
Daisy Hennessy isn’t exactly well-heeled, though. She’s rather desperate, in fact, to find a job after splitting up with her rather unscrupulous on-off boyfriend. House-sitting a luxury villa amongst the mega-rich and looking after a couple of pooches is the perfect distraction…she hopes. But when she borrows some designer clothes from the absent owner’s wardrobe to attend invite-only parties, she finds herself caught up in an ever-decreasing circle of lies. Famous Irish author Liam complicates her situation. Not only does she have to extricate herself out of her web of deceit…which seemed a harmless bit of fun to start with…if she’s going to get anywhere with the handsome writer, she suddenly finds herself rather close to home, when there's a series of robberies from the glitteratis' luxury villas.
Susanne has a wonderfully uncluttered and refreshing style and never fails to provide characters who are easy to like; she lures you into their lives and into the beautiful setting—you can feel the warm sun on your skin, see the sparkling azure-blue sea and almost taste the fine French cuisine in the topnotch restaurants.
This book follows Selling Dreams, but stands alone, which is one of the things I love about Susanne’s books. Each book is complete but she leaves the door slightly ajar so that anyone of her characters can squeeze through and tiptoe into another book; it’s rather fun trying to guess who will slip into another adventure.
As always, highly recommended.
January 8, 2020
Uncomfortable with this tale
The whole premise of this book seems to be based on deliberate and repeated deception. I got so uncomfortable with the story line that I stopped reading about half way.
The whole premise of this book seems to be based on deliberate and repeated deception. I got so uncomfortable with the story line that I stopped reading about half way.
February 3, 2020
Awesome book
Wow what a wonderful story. I was so glued to this book to find out what would happen next that I was totally blown away by all that happened. But I must say I am please with the book and can't wait to read the next book.
Wow what a wonderful story. I was so glued to this book to find out what would happen next that I was totally blown away by all that happened. But I must say I am please with the book and can't wait to read the next book.
September 8, 2024
Another good read!
You will not regret picking up this book. I predict you will fall into the sassy-ness and wish it were you!
I don't think this will be forgotten
Your words bring a vision to the mind. I admire that!
You will not regret picking up this book. I predict you will fall into the sassy-ness and wish it were you!
I don't think this will be forgotten
Your words bring a vision to the mind. I admire that!
November 26, 2019
Wonderful book.
This book is captivating you seem to know how to keep a person's attention and make the book easy to read and understand..
This book is captivating you seem to know how to keep a person's attention and make the book easy to read and understand..
December 6, 2019
Great intriguing story
I really liked this book. The continuation of Daisey and life was much different than I had anticipated from the first book.
Truly intriguing!
I really liked this book. The continuation of Daisey and life was much different than I had anticipated from the first book.
Truly intriguing!
May 20, 2022
Deel twee van een heerlijke feelgood serie
Geen diepgang gewoon lekker easy
Geen diepgang gewoon lekker easy
August 13, 2023
summertime reading
Fun summer read! Light,funny and if you like the South of France you will enjoy this book.Light romance, travelogue. Good series
Fun summer read! Light,funny and if you like the South of France you will enjoy this book.Light romance, travelogue. Good series
January 7, 2024
I love Susanne's stories💖💖
I enjoy her series! I like the follow through with the main characters & subsequent characters stories And I enjoy the visuals the stories paint!!.
I enjoy her series! I like the follow through with the main characters & subsequent characters stories And I enjoy the visuals the stories paint!!.
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February 22, 2026Borrowed dreams
Enjoyed Susanne books, and found that this book continues with many of the same people in it. It made me want to read the nex̌t book in this series.
Enjoyed Susanne books, and found that this book continues with many of the same people in it. It made me want to read the nex̌t book in this series.
Want to Read
March 14, 2017My copy of this story can found in this anthology: French Romance- The Riviera Romance Box set
May 30, 2024
House-sitter for billionaires borrows clothes & attends parties…
January 24, 2017
Complex story, interesting
Daisy gets a great job and meets lots of interesting rich people. Then she meets another bad boy? or is he?
Daisy gets a great job and meets lots of interesting rich people. Then she meets another bad boy? or is he?
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