The BRAND NEW gorgeous, escapist romantic read from Jennifer Bohnet for 2024 A fresh start in the beautiful Brittany countryside is what dreams are made of... Buying and relocating to the Château du Cheval in rural France has fulfilled one of Peter and Ingrid Chevalier’s lifelong ambitions. Despite never being able to trace a missing link in Peter’s French ancestry he feels he has finally come home. Now they must renovate the Château to its former glory and make it pay for itself... With money getting tight, they take the decision to sell a couple of cottages on the estate. Can the Château begin to pay for itself and be sustainable for the future? Divorced Sasha Heath and her brother Freddie decide to sensibly invest their mother’s inheritance into property and buy the two rundown cottages on the Château’s estate. Putting the past behind them, a new life in France beckons, but will it live up to their dreams? As they relax and settle into their new idyllic lifestyle, their new lives throw up several surprises, and all they can do is cross their fingers and hope everything will turn out well in the end. An uplifting tale of new adventures and second chances. Perfect for the fans of Jill Mansell and Fern Britton. Praise for Jennifer Bohnet 'Unputdownable, a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship in the glorious south of France. What’s not to love!' - Lucy Coleman 'I couldn’t stop myself from turning the pages and read it in one sitting. I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended!' - Alison Sherlock A beautifully written and heart-warming tale of family and friendship' - Jessica Redland 'There is much joy in this story, tempered with some bittersweet memories, but I can promise that you’ll be left feeling both joyous and uplifted. Highly recommended.' - Reader Review 'No surprises here. Just two sweet romances in a dream-come-true story. Not soppy sweet, just charmingly so. Perfect for a rainy day on the couch or a sunny day on a patio.' - Reader Review 'I absolutely love Jennifer’s stories, the characters and storyline’s are superb and she always leaves us wanting more.' - Reader Review ' I couldn't put it down it's definitely a page turner.' - Reader Review 'What a lovely, happy story. Full of the ups and downs of life, but with a happy ending full of love and promise . Thank you.' - Reader Review

'You smell the lavender, you feel the sun on your face, this book is pure joy!' Katie Fforde 'Uplifting and full of warmth, this novel is the next best thing to jetting off to France on a relaxing break away.' My Weekly Can Del find her recipe for happiness? Del and her husband Ollie moved to a beautiful village in Provence for a fresh start after years of infertility struggles. But six weeks after they arrive, they’re packing the removal van once more. As Del watches the van leave for England, she suddenly realises exactly what will make her happier...a new life in France – without Ollie. Now alone, all Del has is a crumbling farmhouse, a mortgage to pay and a few lavender plants. What on earth is she going to do? After discovering an old recipe book at the market run by the rather attractive Fabian, Del starts to bake. But can her new-found passion really help her let go of the past and lead to true happiness? A heart-warming tale about reclaiming your life, set amongst the lavender fields of Provence. Perfect escapism from the author of Late Summer in the Vineyard and The Honey Farm on the Hill. -------------------------------------------------- Readers are falling in love with Escape to the French Farmhouse ‘It’s simply amazing . . . has you hooked and makes you feel are in the sunshine in France.’ ‘A refreshing, feel-good story, just perfect for sitting and reading in the sun.’ ‘A love story at its best. You can smell the lavender.’

Entertaining at home in gracious French style. Born from her experience of everyday living in France, Sharon Santoni reveals the gracious, easy French way of entertaining guests at her countryside home, year-round. Personal stories evoke the spirit of the French lifestyle, while gorgeous photos make us feel right at home. Santoni creates lush bouquets from her garden and utilizes resources from surrounding nature to lay gorgeous tables both indoors and outdoors. Venues range from a Sunday morning breakfast on the patio, to a ladies lunch in her lush garden, a formal dinner in her dining room, and a picnic by the river. Santoni also shares 15 favorite recipes utilizing seasonal foods. Find inspiration for your tables throughout the seasons, and discover the simple pleasure of entertaining friends and family. Sharon Santoni writes the popular blog My French Country Home. She is the author of My Stylish French Girlfriends (Gibbs Smith). She resides in Normandy, France.

Hidden amid lush parkland, Eardisford is the ultimate English country retreat and it's just been sold for the first time in its history. Romantic daredevil Kat Mason has been bequeathed the estate's lakeside sanctuary, Lake Farm, until she dies or marries. But the new owners want her out now . . . In rides charming playboy Dougie Everett, the man hired to sweep Kat off her feet and off the property. Dougie loves nothing more than the thrill of the chase, but does he risk losing his heart along the way?

A totally gorgeous and escapist rural romance, set on a perfectly-imperfect small farm in the beautiful English Cotswolds, that fans of Robyn Carr, Carolyn Brown and Susan Mallery will fall in love with. When Fran Duke was a little girl, she dreamt that one day she’d get to move to a beautiful farm, keeping animals and living the rural dream. Now it looks like her dream might come true… Because her Aunt Amy, who Fran has never even met, has made her an offer she can’t refuse. Fran can live on her dairy farm for a year rent-free and—if she is able to turn the farm’s fortunes around—and keep it out of the hands of the dastardly neighbor Antony Arlingham—she gets to stay and live there forever. Fran feels excited for the challenge. Right up until the moment she walks up the muddy path to the tumbledown little farm and realises it’s in a state of total disrepair. Not only that, but she’s more than a little scared of the cows themselves. But, rolling up her sleeves, she thinks it’s nothing that she can’t overcome. But then she crosses paths with Antony… And as she takes in the tall, dark, handsome stranger with eyes that seem to flicker with gold, she knows she’s in trouble. Has she found herself a country escape, or will she end up running away? Readers are totally addicted to A Country Escape: “WOW! One of those books that you want to go on for ever. You find yourself loving all the characters (except one!) and feel their passion… Katie Fforde is wonderful.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I absolutely LOVED it… I’m sad to have finished it already.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wonderful… I lived through every page and was crying by the end. Such a wonderfully cosy story. I must live on a farm!!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Gorgeous… heartwarming… I immediately fell in love… Charming, entertaining and sweet, it’s a perfect feelgood story with plenty of surprising twists and turns, delicious descriptions of food and amazing true love.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Just the perfect spoonful of romantic fiction… A romantic, action-packed story that has a plenty heart melting moments and in my opinion, captures the true essence of vivid countryside living. Just a fabulous read!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wonderful… I became totally immersed… Curled up in my favourite reading chair, cup of tea in hand, I knew that from very start of A Country Escape I was going to love spending time at Hill Top Farm.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved every single minute of this lovely romantic book and couldn’t put it down!!!!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a beautiful heartwarming story. An easy five stars. The story was beautifully written… She draws into the story as if you are there.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved this book. So cozy. Lots of food, country living and puppies.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Lovely. Now I understand what reviewers mean when they say that a story is ‘heartwarming’!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wonderfully uplifting… I loved Fran… she instantly became someone I wished I was friends with… I loved this from start to finish but the last few chapters literally made it unputdownable as I just needed to know what happened next!… Katie never disappoints.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I really loved this book – I couldn’t put it down… A fun book to devour, so to speak. I would recommend this novel… Perfect for a romantic escape to the countryside.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Pure romantic escapism at its best.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

When your old life ceases to exist, it’s time to build a new one... It’s early summer on the French Riviera when Vivienne Wilson arrives for a one-woman writers’ retreat after her philandering husband informs her that their 30-year marriage is over. There to collect the shell-shocked Vivienne is recently widowed Maxine Zonszain, who is struggling to come to terms with her empty life following the sudden death of her husband. Florist extraordinaire, Olivia Murray, shares the Villa that Vivienne is renting. She’s pretty content with life - but longs to meet ‘The One’. Life under the summer sun in Antibes becomes a challenging time for all three women. Secrets are shared, problems are halved as they forge new and unexpected friendships and embark on new adventures. Sometimes life’s surprises turn out to be unwanted but just sometimes the ‘new normal’ makes for a happier life than the one lost. A uplifting tale of friendship and second chances. Perfect for the fans of Jill Mansell and Fern Britton. Praise for Jennifer Bohnet 'Unputdownable, a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship in the glorious south of France. What’s not to love!' - Lucy Coleman 'I couldn’t stop myself from turning the pages and read it in one sitting. I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended!' - Alison Sherlock A beautifully written and heart-warming tale of family and friendship' - Jessica Redland 'There is much joy in this story, tempered with some bittersweet memories, but I can promise that you’ll be left feeling both joyous and uplifted. Highly recommended.' - Reader Review 'No surprises here. Just two sweet romances in a dream-come-true story. Not soppy sweet, just charmingly so. Perfect for a rainy day on the couch or a sunny day on a patio.' - Reader Review

Early in World War II, thousands of refugees traveled from France to Vichy-controlled Martinique, en route to safer shores in North, Central, and South America. While awaiting transfer, the exiles formed influential ties--with one another and with local black dissidents. As Eric T. Jennings shows, what began as expulsion became a kind of rescue.

We’ve done the planning. You do the packing. When you only have a few days to get away, why spend half your time preparing? Quick Escapes® From Orange County frees you from the details and puts you on the road to an enjoyable time away from home. Inside you’ll find eighteen quick getaways within driving distance of the Orange County metro area. With this guide, you’ll find enough variety to suit every budget and taste. Features: • Easy-to-follow itineraries for 36- to 48-hour minivacations • Recommendations for the best places to visit, dine, and sleep • Options for a variety of interests • Accurate driving directions and route maps • Information on festivals and special events

The ultimate guide to surrounding yourself with French country style, wherever you are. From deep in the countryside of southwest France comes a comprehensive guide to surrounding yourself with French country style wherever you are. Capturing the beauty and tranquility of the region, interior designer and journalist Sara Silm distills the unique colors, textures, and flavors of this distinctive corner of the world. Inherent in Sara’s detailed knowledge of French country style are philosophical lines drawn between color, temporality, style, sensation, and season, such that every design choice is a contemplation of time and place. Nowhere is this more clearly felt than in her unique color palettes, inspired by the patina of weather-beaten shutters, of local brick and fading roof tiles, violet-hued ice cream, and rolling hills bursting to life in spring. Coupling detailed, practical design knowledge with evocative notes on rural French life and choice recipes, How to French Country offers a path to gentler living and refocusing on all that we hold dear.

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.