ESCAPE TO THE LITTLE FRENCH CAFÉ
On the beautiful French coast lies the Café Belle Vie, a peaceful haven offering a warm welcome and delicious pains au chocolat – and where Natalie’s quiet life is about to be turned upside down…
When thirty-one-year-old Natalie Bright’s boyfriend dumps her and immediately gets engaged to his ex-girlfriend, she escapes her heartbreak and moves to the charming village of Chamillon on the Île de Ré.
She’s determined to build a new life there: writing about farmer’s markets for a local magazine, exploring the local vineyards on her bike, and taking advantage of the sunshine. And in the Café Belle Vie she finds a bustling community – including new best friend Charlie – and a near-constant supply of cakes.
All in all, things are looking pretty good.
So when a blast from the past – her teenage crush Jay Merino – suddenly turns up in Chamillon, Natalie’s thrown. She’s sworn off men ever since she moved to France, but she and Jay have a connection that stretches back years.
But could taking a chance on an old flame complete her new life – or ruin everything she’s worked so hard for?
A gorgeous rom com full of sunshine, croissants and sparkling romance! Perfect for fans of Debbie Johnson, Zara Stoneley and Debbie Macomber.
When thirty-one-year-old Natalie Bright’s boyfriend dumps her and immediately gets engaged to his ex-girlfriend, she escapes her heartbreak and moves to the charming village of Chamillon on the Île de Ré.
She’s determined to build a new life there: writing about farmer’s markets for a local magazine, exploring the local vineyards on her bike, and taking advantage of the sunshine. And in the Café Belle Vie she finds a bustling community – including new best friend Charlie – and a near-constant supply of cakes.
All in all, things are looking pretty good.
So when a blast from the past – her teenage crush Jay Merino – suddenly turns up in Chamillon, Natalie’s thrown. She’s sworn off men ever since she moved to France, but she and Jay have a connection that stretches back years.
But could taking a chance on an old flame complete her new life – or ruin everything she’s worked so hard for?
A gorgeous rom com full of sunshine, croissants and sparkling romance! Perfect for fans of Debbie Johnson, Zara Stoneley and Debbie Macomber.
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With a French backdrop to a story you can guarantee that a recipe for love is on the menu......and this book did not disappoint. A narrative filled with back stabbing journalism, movie stars and a self depreciating heroine - what more could you want?
The writing was incredibly warm and inviting with a side order of humour thrown in for good measure. The story line pulled me in from the opening paragraph and held my attention until the concluding page - I loved every moment of the book.
The characters were eclectic and charming and suited the story to perfection. Natalie was loveable yet naïve, which worked in her favour to create a charming and instantly likeable character. Her slapstick antics were scene stealers in their own right and she shone brightly in the leading role.
Jay Merino was Prince Charming personified with movie star looks, fame and the perfect amount of mystery to remain on the right side of intriguing. He was swoon worthy, set the pages on fire and I thoroughly enjoyed the chemistry he shared with Natalie.
Escape to the Little French Cafe is the perfect romantic pick me up with plenty of humour and comedy thrown in for good measure. It has an element of Notting Hill meets fairy tale vibe about it and I couldn't recommend it more.
Author Bio:
Karen Clarke writes romantic comedy novels. Her BEACHSIDE series is set in the fictional seaside town of Shipley and features recurring characters, but each book can be read as a standalone. She is currently working on a new, three-book series set in Devon.
Karen has also written three romcoms with a paranormal twist, all available to download
When she's not working on her novels, Karen writes short stories for women's magazines and has had over three hundred published globally. Some of them can be read in her short story collection 'BEHIND CLOSED DOORS...and other Tales with a Twist'
Karen lives in Buckinghamshire with her husband and three grown-up children.
Karen has also written three romcoms with a paranormal twist, all available to download
When she's not working on her novels, Karen writes short stories for women's magazines and has had over three hundred published globally. Some of them can be read in her short story collection 'BEHIND CLOSED DOORS...and other Tales with a Twist'
Karen lives in Buckinghamshire with her husband and three grown-up children.
