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Escape to the French coast this summer with Jennifer Bohnet's
deliciously uplifting read. A summer of taking chances! Rosie
Hewitt's dream of opening a little French cafe on the Riviera is
finally coming true. She's giving up on love and instead chasing
her own perfect recipe for happiness... Only, she never expected
the oh-so-sexy, award-winning chef, Sebastian Groc, to set up his
restaurant next door - or for his freshly-baked croissants to smell
quite so delicious. But with just a few days until she opens her
doors and all her sugar-coated dreams crumbling around her, Rosie
isn't prepared to give up without a fight! Perfect for fans of
Debbie Johnson, Ellen Berry and Caroline Roberts. Praise for
Jennifer Bohnet: 'A beautiful book, a perfect read for when you
need a little bit of sunshine to help you through your day.' - Book
Worm Mummy 'Jennifer Bohnet took me away into a sunny world full of
surprises! I read the entire book in one sitting.' - Urban Book
Reviews 'A great holiday read to chase away the winter blues.' -
Lesley Newton (Good Housekeeping) 'I loved it so much that I read
it in one sitting!' - Alison Alcroft (NetGalley Reviewer) 'A fun,
feel-good story to lift the gloom of an English winter!' - Bev
Humphrey (NetGalley Reviewer) 'A perfect holiday book, I felt like
I was in the South of France sipping a glass of wine!' - Alison
Robinson (NetGalley Reviewer)
'A heartwarming summer read.' Sunday Express The wonderful seaside
story from Jennifer Bohnet, perfect for fans of Fern Britton and
Veronica Henry! Time's running out to save the little kiosk by the
sea... Sabine knows that if she doesn't come up with a plan to save
her little kiosk soon, it might be too late. If only her best
friend Owen would stop distracting her with marriage proposals!
Harriet is returning to Dartmouth for the first time in thirty
years, haunted by the scandal that drove her away and shocked by an
inheritance that could change everything. Rachel never expected to
find love again after her world was shattered a year ago. But it
seems as if the sleepy seaside town has different ideas... One
thing's for sure, it's a summer they will never forget! Praise for
Jennifer Bohnet 'A heartwarming summer read.' Sunday Express 'An
absolute delight from start to finish.' Nudge Books 'A thoroughly
charming, captivating read' Reviewed the Book 'A wonderful escape,
overflowing with secrets. I couldn't have loved this more.' Becca's
Books 'Simply wonderful, I enjoyed every moment.' Welsh Annie 'The
perfect book to read on a lovely sunny day.' Whispering Stories
Book Blog
New beginnings don’t always mean painful endings . . . A
fabulous, timeless story of friendship set in Devon from
bestselling author Jennifer Bohnet. As time ebbs and flows over the
summer both Katie Teague and her godmother Mattie Cranford discover
their lives are at a crossroads Mattie shackled to the family wool
shop for over 50 years, feels life has passed her by. She dreams of
seeing the world and shaking off a lifetime of regrets. When Katie
is made redundant, Mattie seizes the moment and asks Katie to move
back to her home town of Dartmouth and breathe new life into the
rundown wool shop and to her surprise Katie agrees. As Katie
settles back into the rhythm of Devon life and renovating the shop,
Mattie sets off on a luxury cruise. But the arrival of Katie’s
ex-boyfriend with an unexpected dream job offer threatens to
unsettle the calm waters. Will she sacrifice the shop and
Mattie’s happiness - or her own career? Previously published as
Shadows of Conflict
Christmas is a time for family and friends, but will the allure of
the French Riviera be able to work its magic? As a toddler Elodie
Jacques was abandoned by her mother and left in the care of her
French grandmother, Gabriella in Dartmouth, Devon. Now 24 years
old, Elodie struggles to reconcile the deep anger for the mother
she has never since seen. When Gabriella unexpectedly announces she
wants the two of them to spend Christmas and her 70th birthday in
her home town of Juan-les-Pins in the South of France Elodie is
thrilled. Gabriella meanwhile has her own ulterior motives for
wanting to return after 40 years, a daunting homecoming potentially
filled with memories, secrets and recriminations. With
Juan-les-Pins pulsing with lights, decorations and the festive
spirit, Christmas promises to be filled with fun. But when Elodie
learns there is the possibility that her long absent mother may
join them she hides her feelings behind a show of indifference and
animosity. Will there be the reconciliation that Gabriella longs
for - or will the spirit of Christmas fail to work its wonder?
'What isn't to love? You are taken on an incredible journey to the
vibrant French Riviera, with all the colours, lights and traditions
of Christmas beautifully combined with the joy of friendship and
the possibility of new romance... ' Bestselling author Judy Leigh
New beginnings don’t always mean painful endings . . . A
fabulous, timeless story of friendship set in Devon from
bestselling author Jennifer Bohnet. As time ebbs and flows over the
summer both Katie Teague and her godmother Mattie Cranford discover
their lives are at a crossroads Mattie shackled to the family wool
shop for over 50 years, feels life has passed her by. She dreams of
seeing the world and shaking off a lifetime of regrets. When Katie
is made redundant, Mattie seizes the moment and asks Katie to move
back to her home town of Dartmouth and breathe new life into the
rundown wool shop and to her surprise Katie agrees. As Katie
settles back into the rhythm of Devon life and renovating the shop,
Mattie sets off on a luxury cruise. But the arrival of Katie’s
ex-boyfriend with an unexpected dream job offer threatens to
unsettle the calm waters. Will she sacrifice the shop and
Mattie’s happiness - or her own career? Previously published as
Shadows of Conflict
A family reunited after a twenty-year estrangement, will discover
secrets that change their lives forever… The brand new escapist
summer read from international bestseller Jennifer Bohnet!
Gabriella Jacques, is happy to be back in her childhood home, Villa
Espoir in the South of France ready to embrace fresh experiences
with friends new and old and to heal some deep family scars.
Recently widowed Harriet Rogers, hopes to rebuild her family life
and reconnect with Elodie, the daughter she abandoned into her
mother Gabby’s care to follow her heart. But when an acquaintance
from the past seeks her out, Harriet fears a secret from her past
will ruin her plans. Elodie Jacques, adores her new life in her
Grandmothers old home as a freelance journalist. Her relationship
with her mother is tense as she struggles to understand why her
mother won’t talk to her about the past, as until their past is
resolved, there can be no future. Will these three women, all
living under the same roof after two decades adrift be able to put
aside the past and find harmony in the present together?
Life doesn't always give you a second chance to make another
choice...Cassie Lewis, a widow for over 20 years has begun to
realise there must be more to life. In-between working at the
family boatyard in picture perfect Dartmouth and raising two
children, she wonders where the years have gone. Both her children,
Tom and Polly, have inherited their father's love of sailing and
currently Tom is preparing for a gruelling round the world race.
When an accident forces Tom to pull out, Polly, to Cassie's horror,
insists she is capable of taking his place. As Polly prepares for
the race, Cassie unexpectedly finds herself with two keen and
eligible men vying for her love. With her BIG 5-0 birthday
approaching Cassie knows she has some big decisions to make but
will the worry over Polly's safe return, cloud her judgement? A
wonderful escape to the beautiful harbour of Dartmouth, Perfect for
the fans of Lucy Coleman, Jo Thomas and Sue Roberts Originally
published in 2003 as Call of the Sea
New beginnings don’t always mean painful endings . . . A
fabulous, timeless story of friendship set in Devon from
bestselling author Jennifer Bohnet. As time ebbs and flows over the
summer both Katie Teague and her godmother Mattie Cranford discover
their lives are at a crossroads Mattie shackled to the family wool
shop for over 50 years, feels life has passed her by. She dreams of
seeing the world and shaking off a lifetime of regrets. When Katie
is made redundant, Mattie seizes the moment and asks Katie to move
back to her home town of Dartmouth and breathe new life into the
rundown wool shop and to her surprise Katie agrees. As Katie
settles back into the rhythm of Devon life and renovating the shop,
Mattie sets off on a luxury cruise. But the arrival of Katie’s
ex-boyfriend with an unexpected dream job offer threatens to
unsettle the calm waters. Will she sacrifice the shop and
Mattie’s happiness - or her own career? Previously published as
Shadows of Conflict
Everyone deserves a second chance...right?Escape to the Villa in
the South of France with Top 10 international bestseller Jennifer
Bohnet, for an uplifting story of family, love and second chances.
Run by sisters Rebecca and Delphine, Villa Sesame is a popular
venue for small intimate weddings on the sparkling French Riviera.
Beautiful terraces and a horizon pool overlook the Mediterranean, a
setting where dreams come true. When recently widowed Delphine
unexpectedly announces her desire to retire and live a different
life, Rebecca feels her own life could be slipping into free fall.
How can she possibly carry on with the business without her sister
at her side? Could this be the beginning of the end for Villa
Sesame and Rebecca's life as she knows it? As the guests gather for
the June wedding of Freya and Marcus, Freya's two childhood friends
bring their own problems to the villa and cousin Verity has her own
agenda. But it's the arrival of a certain guest who throws
Rebecca's whole world into turmoil and she finds herself asking the
question, where do I go from here?
A family reunited after a twenty-year estrangement, will discover
secrets that change their lives forever… The brand new escapist
summer read from international bestseller Jennifer Bohnet!
Gabriella Jacques, is happy to be back in her childhood home, Villa
Espoir in the South of France ready to embrace fresh experiences
with friends new and old and to heal some deep family scars.
Recently widowed Harriet Rogers, hopes to rebuild her family life
and reconnect with Elodie, the daughter she abandoned into her
mother Gabby’s care to follow her heart. But when an acquaintance
from the past seeks her out, Harriet fears a secret from her past
will ruin her plans. Elodie Jacques, adores her new life in her
Grandmothers old home as a freelance journalist. Her relationship
with her mother is tense as she struggles to understand why her
mother won’t talk to her about the past, as until their past is
resolved, there can be no future. Will these three women, all
living under the same roof after two decades adrift be able to put
aside the past and find harmony in the present together?
Christmas is a time for family and friends, but will the allure of
the French Riviera be able to work its magic? As a toddler Elodie
Jacques was abandoned by her mother and left in the care of her
French grandmother, Gabriella in Dartmouth, Devon. Now 24 years
old, Elodie struggles to reconcile the deep anger for the mother
she has never since seen. When Gabriella unexpectedly announces she
wants the two of them to spend Christmas and her 70th birthday in
her home town of Juan-les-Pins in the South of France Elodie is
thrilled. Gabriella meanwhile has her own ulterior motives for
wanting to return after 40 years, a daunting homecoming potentially
filled with memories, secrets and recriminations. With
Juan-les-Pins pulsing with lights, decorations and the festive
spirit, Christmas promises to be filled with fun. But when Elodie
learns there is the possibility that her long absent mother may
join them she hides her feelings behind a show of indifference and
animosity. Will there be the reconciliation that Gabriella longs
for - or will the spirit of Christmas fail to work its wonder?
'What isn't to love? You are taken on an incredible journey to the
vibrant French Riviera, with all the colours, lights and traditions
of Christmas beautifully combined with the joy of friendship and
the possibility of new romance... ' Bestselling author Judy Leigh
Escape to hills high above the French Riviera with international
bestseller Jennifer Bohnet.After tragically losing her husband,
Nicola Jacques and her teenage son Oliver relocate to his father's
family's olive farm in the hills above the French Riviera. Due to a
family feud, Oliver has never known his father's side of the family
but Grandpapa Henri is intent that Oliver will take over the reins
of the ancestral farm and his rightful inheritance. Determined to
keep her independence from a rather controlling Grandpapa, Nicola
buys a run-down cottage on the edge of the family's Olive Farm and
sets to work renovating their new home and providing an income by
cultivating the small holding that came with the Cottage. As the
summer months roll by, Nicola and Oliver begin to settle happily
into their new way of life with the help of Aunts Josephine and
Odette, Henri's twin sisters and local property developer Gilles
Bongars. But the arrival of some unexpected news and guests at the
farm, force Nicole and Aunt Josephine to assess what and where
their futures lie. This book was previously published as The French
Legacy.
Life doesn't always give you a second chance to make another
choice...Cassie Lewis, a widow for over 20 years has begun to
realise there must be more to life. In-between working at the
family boatyard in picture perfect Dartmouth and raising two
children, she wonders where the years have gone. Both her children,
Tom and Polly, have inherited their father's love of sailing and
currently Tom is preparing for a gruelling round the world race.
When an accident forces Tom to pull out, Polly, to Cassie's horror,
insists she is capable of taking his place. As Polly prepares for
the race, Cassie unexpectedly finds herself with two keen and
eligible men vying for her love. With her BIG 5-0 birthday
approaching Cassie knows she has some big decisions to make but
will the worry over Polly's safe return, cloud her judgement? A
wonderful escape to the beautiful harbour of Dartmouth, Perfect for
the fans of Lucy Coleman, Jo Thomas and Sue Roberts Originally
published in 2003 as Call of the Sea
Life doesn't always give you a second chance to make another
choice...Cassie Lewis, a widow for over 20 years has begun to
realise there must be more to life. In-between working at the
family boatyard in picture perfect Dartmouth and raising two
children, she wonders where the years have gone. Both her children,
Tom and Polly, have inherited their father's love of sailing and
currently Tom is preparing for a gruelling round the world race.
When an accident forces Tom to pull out, Polly, to Cassie's horror,
insists she is capable of taking his place. As Polly prepares for
the race, Cassie unexpectedly finds herself with two keen and
eligible men vying for her love. With her BIG 5-0 birthday
approaching Cassie knows she has some big decisions to make but
will the worry over Polly's safe return, cloud her judgement? A
wonderful escape to the beautiful harbour of Dartmouth, Perfect for
the fans of Lucy Coleman, Jo Thomas and Sue Roberts Originally
published in 2003 as Call of the Sea
Christmas is a time for family and friends, but will the allure of
the French Riviera be able to work its magic? As a toddler Elodie
Jacques was abandoned by her mother and left in the care of her
French grandmother, Gabriella in Dartmouth, Devon. Now 24 years
old, Elodie struggles to reconcile the deep anger for the mother
she has never since seen. When Gabriella unexpectedly announces she
wants the two of them to spend Christmas and her 70th birthday in
her home town of Juan-les-Pins in the South of France Elodie is
thrilled. Gabriella meanwhile has her own ulterior motives for
wanting to return after 40 years, a daunting homecoming potentially
filled with memories, secrets and recriminations. With
Juan-les-Pins pulsing with lights, decorations and the festive
spirit, Christmas promises to be filled with fun. But when Elodie
learns there is the possibility that her long absent mother may
join them she hides her feelings behind a show of indifference and
animosity. Will there be the reconciliation that Gabriella longs
for - or will the spirit of Christmas fail to work its wonder?
'What isn't to love? You are taken on an incredible journey to the
vibrant French Riviera, with all the colours, lights and traditions
of Christmas beautifully combined with the joy of friendship and
the possibility of new romance... ' Bestselling author Judy Leigh
Everyone deserves a second chance...right?Escape to the Villa in
the South of France with Top 10 international bestseller Jennifer
Bohnet, for an uplifting story of family, love and second chances.
Run by sisters Rebecca and Delphine, Villa Sesame is a popular
venue for small intimate weddings on the sparkling French Riviera.
Beautiful terraces and a horizon pool overlook the Mediterranean, a
setting where dreams come true. When recently widowed Delphine
unexpectedly announces her desire to retire and live a different
life, Rebecca feels her own life could be slipping into free fall.
How can she possibly carry on with the business without her sister
at her side? Could this be the beginning of the end for Villa
Sesame and Rebecca's life as she knows it? As the guests gather for
the June wedding of Freya and Marcus, Freya's two childhood friends
bring their own problems to the villa and cousin Verity has her own
agenda. But it's the arrival of a certain guest who throws
Rebecca's whole world into turmoil and she finds herself asking the
question, where do I go from here?
You can run to the sun, but can you ever hide? From the bestselling
author of Villa of Sun and Secrets.Monte Carlo means different
things to different people; for some it's a billionaires
playground, overflowing with glitz and glamour but for others it's
where dangerous secrets lay hidden. For Nanette Weston, and her
then fiance, F1 racing driver Zac Ewart, their dream life came to
an abrupt halt 3 years ago following a car accident which Zac
walked away from, but left Nanette being airlifted back to the UK,
never to return and never to see her fiance again. Monte Carlo was
a place she wanted to forget, not revisit. But when her friend and
employer, Vanessa asks Nanette to look after her children in the
Principality for a few months, Nanette knew she had no choice but
to return. As the F1 circus once again comes to town, with Zac in
pole position, mistakes of the past, leave legacies for the
future... This book was previously published as Follow Your Star by
Jennifer Bohnet. What readers are saying about One Summer in Monte
Carlo: 'As always with Jennifers books I was able to escape into a
completely different world, one we can only dream about.' 'I could
imagine myself as the main female character and could hardly put
down the book.' 'A superb fast-paced read with a real surprise and
absolutely loved the F1 glamour of Monaco - I really felt I was
there!' 'Such a roller coaster ride of people's lives. Tragic, sad,
happy tumultuous feelings of life in the fast lane.'
'A lovely, uplifting, summery read. ' Bestselling author, Lisa
Hobman 'A wonderful summer read. It had everything - romance,
family, forgiveness and second chances. Highly recommended!'
Bestselling author, Alison Sherlock Every end has a new
beginning... When Pixie Sampson's husband tragically dies, she
inherits the beautiful Chateau Quiltu in Brittany, Northern France.
But unbeknown to her, she also inherits a mysterious lodger,
Justine Martin and her 4-year-old son Ferdie. Heartbroken and with
her adventurous Mum, Gwen in tow, they travel to France to put the
Chateau on the market but are soon drawn into a quest to seek the
Chateau's secrets. Who is Justine? Why is she living at the
Chateau? How did she know her husband? Over the Summer months, the
Chateau fills with family and laughter and secrets are discovered
and old wounds begin to heal. Escape to the Chateau with top 10
international bestseller Jennifer Bohnet, for an uplifting story of
family, love and second chances. What readers are saying about
Summer at the Chateau:'This book was a wonderful story full of
likeable characters, grief, forgiveness, family, new beginnings,
and second chances.' 'An uplifting and wise tale.' 'Emotional and
realistic, a wonderful read.' 'A feel good read, dealing mainly
with themes as forgiveness, family and second chances.' 'A very
well written book, set in a beautiful and superbly described
location.' 'I really do think each one of Jennifer's books I read
becomes my new favourite.' If you are looking for your next read to
give you that escape from reality, lockdown and life with Covid,
that I think we all need right now, this is one for you.'
Everyone deserves a second chance...right?Escape to the Villa in
the South of France with Top 10 international bestseller Jennifer
Bohnet, for an uplifting story of family, love and second chances.
Run by sisters Rebecca and Delphine, Villa Sesame is a popular
venue for small intimate weddings on the sparkling French Riviera.
Beautiful terraces and a horizon pool overlook the Mediterranean, a
setting where dreams come true. When recently widowed Delphine
unexpectedly announces her desire to retire and live a different
life, Rebecca feels her own life could be slipping into free fall.
How can she possibly carry on with the business without her sister
at her side? Could this be the beginning of the end for Villa
Sesame and Rebecca's life as she knows it? As the guests gather for
the June wedding of Freya and Marcus, Freya's two childhood friends
bring their own problems to the villa and cousin Verity has her own
agenda. But it's the arrival of a certain guest who throws
Rebecca's whole world into turmoil and she finds herself asking the
question, where do I go from here?
It's never too late to live the dream... 'Unputdownable, a
heart-warming story of love, family and friendship in the glorious
south of France. What's not to love!' Lucy ColemanCarla Sullivan's
50th birthday is fast approaching when her whole world is turned
upside down. Discovering her feckless husband is having yet another
affair and following her mother's death, she is in need of an
escape. Finding an envelope addressed to her mother's estranged
sister Josette in the South of France gives Carla the perfect plan.
Seizing the moment, she packs her bags and heads to Antibes to seek
out the enigma known as Tante Josette. But as the two women begin
to forge a tentative relationship, family secrets start to unravel,
forcing Carla to question her life as she has always known it. A
heart-warming tale on the beautiful French Riviera, which will keep
you guessing.Perfect for the fans of Jill Mansell and Fern Britton.
What readers are saying about Villa of Sun and Secrets: 'This was
the first Jennifer Bohnet book I've read, but it definitely won't
be the last. A beautifully written and heart-warming tale of family
and friendship, I was completely transported to the south of France
and that stunning villa. When can I move in?' Jessica Redland,
author of The Secret to Happiness 'Villa of Sun and Secrets is a
perfect summer read! This wonderful family saga has it all -
secrets from the past, gentle romance and the beautiful setting of
Villa Mimosa in the glorious sunshine of the south of France. I
couldn't stop myself from turning the pages and read it in one
sitting. I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended!' Alison
Sherlock, author of A House To Mend A Broken Heart 'This book
transported me to the beautiful French resort of Antibes; I could
feel the warm sun and smell the beautiful flowers at Villa Mimosa.
The unravelling of family secrets will always be a painstaking task
and the sheer devastation, as history is revealed, left me
reeling.' 'This was an awesome read, great for a day at the beach!'
'The book definitely takes you through an array of emotions, but
leaves you with a warm and happy after.' 'A really great cast of
characters set in a wonderful sounding place... Made me wish I was
there! Just lovely.' 'This is the perfect book for my mood: it's
heart-warming, well written and escapism at high level.' 'A
fantastic book' 'A lovely 5 star read, one of my favourite reads so
far.' 'Truly a joy to read'
'A lovely, uplifting, summery read. ' Bestselling author, Lisa
Hobman 'A wonderful summer read. It had everything - romance,
family, forgiveness and second chances. Highly recommended!'
Bestselling author, Alison Sherlock Every end has a new
beginning... When Pixie Sampson's husband tragically dies, she
inherits the beautiful Chateau Quiltu in Brittany, Northern France.
But unbeknown to her, she also inherits a mysterious lodger,
Justine Martin and her 4-year-old son Ferdie. Heartbroken and with
her adventurous Mum, Gwen in tow, they travel to France to put the
Chateau on the market but are soon drawn into a quest to seek the
Chateau's secrets. Who is Justine? Why is she living at the
Chateau? How did she know her husband? Over the Summer months, the
Chateau fills with family and laughter and secrets are discovered
and old wounds begin to heal. Escape to the Chateau with top 10
international bestseller Jennifer Bohnet, for an uplifting story of
family, love and second chances. What readers are saying about
Summer at the Chateau:'This book was a wonderful story full of
likeable characters, grief, forgiveness, family, new beginnings,
and second chances.' 'An uplifting and wise tale.' 'Emotional and
realistic, a wonderful read.' 'A feel good read, dealing mainly
with themes as forgiveness, family and second chances.' 'A very
well written book, set in a beautiful and superbly described
location.' 'I really do think each one of Jennifer's books I read
becomes my new favourite.' If you are looking for your next read to
give you that escape from reality, lockdown and life with Covid,
that I think we all need right now, this is one for you.'
Escape to hills high above the French Riviera with international
bestseller Jennifer Bohnet.After tragically losing her husband,
Nicola Jacques and her teenage son Oliver relocate to his father's
family's olive farm in the hills above the French Riviera. Due to a
family feud, Oliver has never known his father's side of the family
but Grandpapa Henri is intent that Oliver will take over the reins
of the ancestral farm and his rightful inheritance. Determined to
keep her independence from a rather controlling Grandpapa, Nicola
buys a run-down cottage on the edge of the family's Olive Farm and
sets to work renovating their new home and providing an income by
cultivating the small holding that came with the Cottage. As the
summer months roll by, Nicola and Oliver begin to settle happily
into their new way of life with the help of Aunts Josephine and
Odette, Henri's twin sisters and local property developer Gilles
Bongars. But the arrival of some unexpected news and guests at the
farm, force Nicole and Aunt Josephine to assess what and where
their futures lie. This book was previously published as The French
Legacy.
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