Ariana is a bit jaded by her LA lifestyle and is trying to escape a scandal, so heads off to explore her inheritance. As the past finally catches up with them all, will this summer reveal a forgotten secret, and change their lives forever...?

I loved this book. It sweeps you away to the glamorous French riviera and is the perfect holiday read. There is an element of mystery, as Arianna tries to uncover the how the hotel ended up in her possession and the characters are brilliantly weaved in, so that you feel like you know them. I read this in one day as I did not want to put it down. This is Carol Kirkwood’s second novel although the first that I have read. I enjoyed it as an easy, lightweight read. Ariana, a Greek heiress, is surprised to be bequeathed a hotel in the Riviera by her late Grandmother. Equally surprised because no-one in her family was even aware her Grandmother owned it. The hotel, now quite dilapidated, is currently being run by Gabriel du Lac, who believed his family still retained ownership. His Mother lives reclusively, in the premium, top floor suite and keeps secret how, and why, the hotel was lost to the family. Gabriel is not willing to hand over the hotel without a fight. At the time of gaining ownership of the hotel, Ariana is trying to distance herself from a scandal in LA, plus Jonny, a bad boy who she has an “on again/off again” relationship. Add to this, Elizabeth and Robert, two glamorous A list movie stars, married but heading for divorce and Estee a dancer in a cheap nightclub, trying to earn money to support her daughter – there is plenty to keep you interested! A perfect read to enjoy over the Summer! Sue, VIC, 4 Stars When her grandmother unexpectedly leaves her a hotel in Cannes in her will, it gives Arianna a push to change the path of her life. However, the hotel and the du Lac family, who ha previously owned it are holding many secrets and it is not going to be a straightforward move for Arianna. One of South Devon’s most popular attractions, Babbacombe Model Villageis transformed during the month of December into a stunning ‘Winter Wonderland’. Using highly realistic snow effects to cover the thousands of model buildings and miniature people, a white Christmas in Babbacombeis virtually guaranteed, if only for a very small part of it. Christmas shopping in Devon

If you are looking for a summer read full of glitz, glamour, stunning locations, family secrets and romance, then look no further than The Hotel on the Riviera. Whereas Gabriel and his family has been running it for over two decades and wants to take it over however he is trying to figure out why it wasn’t left to his own family.

Next, visit one or more of the town's traditional markets, selling everything from flowers and olive oils to produce, cheeses, and local crafts, for a taste of local culture in Antibes.

Stop for lunch in the bustling central district as the La Condamine area. If time allows, visit the Place d'Armes, the principality's historic market square, before strolling through the Monaco Exotic Garden, boasting hundreds of species of succulents planted on hilly plots overlooking the sea.

If you’re looking for the perfect summer holiday read, then you can’t go far wrong with ‘The Hotel On The Riviera’ Carol Kirkwood.The hotel has a generous swimming pool with a sun terrace and a gym to keep fit while you’re on holiday. Wi-Fi is also available throughout the hotel. In the nearby area you will find the famous Levante Beach, Mundomar wild life park; as well as a number of shops, restaurants, bars and clubs. Unlike most novels with multiple narratives, this one is more difficult to follow. In one paragraph you are reading about the present of Ariana. The next you are reading about Gabriel’s deceased family. There are no breaks in the writing at all to let you know instead you have to use your mind and memory to recap this every few paragraphs which is VERY annoying. There are also sub plots with Robert and Elizabeth – two A list celebrities, whose marriage is rapidly disintegrating, and Elise, hoping to gain a worthwhile job so she can provide for her daughter.