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The Fraser Bride (Highland Rogues #1)
by Lois GreimanFrom the bestselling author of award-winning historical romance, Lois Greiman, a classic Scottish Highlander Romance“Adventure, love, and mystery blend beautifully in the pages of THE FRASER BRIDE. Lois Greiman has penned an engaging Highland tale of love, betrayal and trust. Sensual!” –Romantic TimesHighland Rogues #11534, ScotlandReturning to the Scottish Highlands, Ramsay MacGowan rides to confront the evil Clan Munro, who are rumored to be encroaching on MacGowan land. What he finds instead is an alluring, mysterious young lass! Ravishing Anora Fraser is fleeing an unknown attacker, and doesn’t know who to trust, so she spins a story that convinces Ramsay to offer her protection. Although Ramsay is through with cunning women, and knows Anora hasn’t told him the entire truth, he can’t resist her sprit …or her beauty; As for Anora, how can she trust in the strong, resourceful Magowan, when her own heart betrays her!
The Frasers-Clay
by Ana LeighFrom bestselling author Ana Leigh comes the first in a dazzling new series, as the rugged Fraser men find love and passion in the Wild West. When Yankee beauty Rebecca Elliot discovers that single women aren't allowed on the wagon train bound for California, she takes desperate measures. Spying handsome Clay Fraser, she puts her flirty plan into action and wakes, the next morning, with a wedding band on her finger. Clay Fraser, a former Confederate soldier, is horrified to discover that he somehow got married last night -- and worse, to a Yankee. Worst of all, his new wife refuses to share his bed! Sparks fly and attraction burns as the wagon train heads west, but it will take a love as expansive as the Western sky to show Rebecca and Clay how to claim the passionate new life that is their destiny....
The Fraud Squad
by Kyla ZhaoA working-class woman who infiltrates Singapore&’s high society to fulfill her dreams risks losing everything in the process—including herself—in this propulsive novel by debut author Kyla Zhao. For as long as she can remember, Samantha Song has dreamed of writing for a high-society magazine—and she&’d do anything to get there. But the constant struggle to help her mom make ends meet and her low social status cause her dream to feel like a distant fantasy. Now Samantha finds herself working at a drab PR firm. Living vicariously through her wealthy coworker and friend, Anya Chen, is the closest she&’ll get to her ideal life. Until she meets Timothy Kingston: the disillusioned son of one of Singapore&’s elite families—and Samantha&’s one chance at infiltrating the high-society world to which she desperately wants to belong. To Samantha&’s surprise, Timothy and Anya both agree to help her make a name for herself on Singapore&’s socialite scene. But the borrowed designer clothes and plus-ones to every glamorous event can only get her so far. The rest is on Samantha, and she&’s determined to impress the editor in chief of Singapore&’s poshest magazine. But the deeper Samantha wades into this fraud, the more she fears being exposed—especially with a mysterious gossip columnist on the prowl for dirt—forcing her to reconcile her pretense with who she really is before she loses it all.
The Fraud Squad
by Kyla Zhao'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I HAD THE BEST TIME READING THIS BOOK AND IF IT DOESN'T END UP BEING A NETFLIX SERIES I AM GOING TO BE VERY DISAPPOINTED BECAUSE IT'S PERFECT!!!!!!''Immersive, cinematic, and exquisitely fun! The Fraud Squad is the perfect debut, full of high society high jinx, high stakes, and the joy of finding oneself' Ali HazelwoodCRAZY RICH ASIANS meets THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, with a dash of GOSSIP GIRL, in this dazzling debut novel._________Samantha Song has always dreamed of having her own by-line in a high-society magazine. But the death of her father and the constant struggle to help her mum make ends meet make it feel like a distant fantasy. Instead, she works at a drab PR firm and lives vicariously through her socialite co-worker Anya Chen. Then she meets Timothy Kingston: the disillusioned son of one of Singapore's elite families, and Sam's one chance at infiltrating the world to which she so desperately wants to belong. To Sam's surprise, Tim and Anya both agree to help her make a name for herself, but the borrowed designer clothes and plus-ones to every party and major event can only get her so far; the rest is on Sam. The deeper she goes though, the more she fears being exposed. And with an anonymous reporter on the prowl for high-society gossip, Sam must scramble to reconcile her pretence with who she really is before she loses it all.Packed full of glitz and glamour, food and fashion and heaps of heart, THE FRAUD SQUAD is perfect for fans of Kevin Kwan and Lauren Ho.'As glamorous and page-turning as a glossy magazine, infused with sharp class critique, a vibrant cast of characters, and a poignant emotional core' Ava Wilder'Rich with clever charm and scandalous sparkle, The Fraud Squad introduces a delightful and daring new voice in Kyla Zhao' Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka_________REAL READERS ARE LOSING THEIR HEARTS TO THE FRAUD SQUAD:'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of my fav reads of the year!!!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This book was EVERYTHING!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I absolutely LOVED this book! The characters were phenomenal, especially Sam, and the story was just *chef's kiss*''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Such a poignant, hilarious, and wildly fun read!!!! YOU WON'T REGRET READING IT!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Wow! I read it in a single day . . . The vivid descriptions of Singapore and the food there made me want to visit immediately. I couldn't put it down!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ OMG, I LOVED this book . . . The romance at the heart of this had so much sizzling chemistry it kept me turning the pages hoping for more' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ If you want to read something that combines beautiful scenery, complex characters, romance, and drama, I highly recommend The Fraud Squad!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Five luxurious, hilarious, heartwarming stars! From the glamorous parties and high fashion to the delicious food and swoon-worthy romance, THE FRAUD SQUAD kept me hooked until the last page'
The Fraud Squad: The most dazzling and glamorous debut of 2023!
by Kyla ZhaoCRAZY RICH ASIANS meets THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, with a dash of GOSSIP GIRL, in this dazzling debut novel._________Samantha Song has always dreamed of having her own by-line in a high-society magazine. But the death of her father and the constant struggle to help her mum make ends meet make it feel like a distant fantasy. Instead, she works at a drab PR firm and lives vicariously through her socialite co-worker Anya Chen. Then she meets Timothy Kingston: the disillusioned son of one of Singapore's elite families, and Sam's one chance at infiltrating the world to which she so desperately wants to belong. To Sam's surprise, Tim and Anya both agree to help her make a name for herself, but the borrowed designer clothes and plus-ones to every party and major event can only get her so far; the rest is on Sam. The deeper she goes though, the more she fears being exposed. And with an anonymous reporter on the prowl for high-society gossip, Sam must scramble to reconcile her pretence with who she really is before she loses it all.Packed full of glitz and glamour, food and fashion and heaps of heart, THE FRAUD SQUAD is perfect for fans of Kevin Kwan and Lauren Ho.'Immersive, cinematic, and exquisitely fun! The Fraud Squad is the perfect debut, full of high society high jinx, high stakes, and the joy of finding oneself' Ali Hazelwood'As glamorous and page-turning as a glossy magazine, infused with sharp class critique, a vibrant cast of characters, and a poignant emotional core' Ava Wilder'Rich with clever charm and scandalous sparkle, The Fraud Squad introduces a delightful and daring new voice in Kyla Zhao' Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka(P) 2023 Penguin Audio
The Fraudulent Fiancée (9 Months Later)
by Muriel Jensen9 Months LaterAmnesiaA marriage of convenienceA secret babyAmnesia. A marriage of convenience. A secret baby.Two brothers are in a car accident. Greg is killed. Keith is left with amnesia. And the only person he remembers at all is Emily...Emily who's obviously very pregnant. With his child?In order to secure her baby's future, Emily pretends that Keith is right-and her life suddenly gets a whole lot more complicated.Because Emily's falling in love with Keith-and his memory is coming back!9 Months Later
The Freedom of Submission (Pain and Pleasure #3)
by Elizabeth NobleIan Groden loves his life. He's happily married to the most wonderful man in the world. His career as the CEO of a thriving family business is right on track. He's got it all. Ian is a man with a secret, however. He appears in control, but in reality, he'd rather let go and put his longings and physical pleasure in the hands of another. Being a submissive is utterly tantalizing and allows Ian to live out his every sexual whim without reservation or guilt.Taren Murdoch is the man who fulfills Ian's needs. He's Ian's husband, Dom, and protector. It's Taren who doles out the pain Ian craves. There's another side to that coin and that is to ensure the pain is never too much for Ian. Taren turns Ian's pain into pleasure, a job that sometimes takes planning and creativity.Ian and Taren have taken a break from their everyday lives and are enjoying a trip where they can indulge in their fantasies. It's rare Ian has the freedom to spend day and night submitting to Taren. Will Taren be able to make sure he and Ian enjoy this dream vacation as much as they hope?
The Freemason's Daughter
by Shelley SackierSaying good-bye to Scotland is the hardest thing that Jenna MacDuff has had to do—until she met Lord Pembroke. Jenna’s small clan has risked their lives traveling the countryside as masons, secretly drumming up support and arms at every stop for the exiled King James Stuart so that he may retake the British throne. But their next job brings them into enemy territory: England.Jenna’s father repeatedly warns her to trust no one, but when the Duke of Keswick hires the clan to build a garrison on his estate, it seems she cannot hide her capable mind from the duke’s inquisitive son, Lord Alex Pembroke—nor mask her growing attraction to him.But there’s a covert plan behind the building of the garrison--a secret that cannot be revealed. Will Jenna hide her family’s mutinous plot and assist her clan’s cause, or protect the life of the young noble she’s falling for?In Shelley Sackier’s lush, vivid historical debut, someone will pay a deadly price no matter what Jenna chooses.
The French Affair (Regency Flame #5)
by M.C. BeatonThe fifth book in M.C. Beaton's charming Regency Flame series. It was true. The lovely young widow, Lady Charteris (Delphine to her friends), had agreed to abide by her parents' wishes and marry the Comte Saint Pierre. Delphine's parents had long since died in the French Terror, but when she learned of their wishes for her, she believed it her duty to respect their wishes. Delphine would marry, but it would be a marriage in name only. But when Delphine saw Jules Saint Pierre, she got the shock of her life.He was the same man she had seen juggling in the streets at a local fair. What was he doing as the Comte Saint Pierre? Was he posing? Had she made some terrible mistake?Searching for lighter romances set in the English countryside? Look no farther than the Regency Flame Series, which features mistaken identities, botched marriages, witty heroines, and the courtship of prime Corinthians.
The French Affair (The Endearing Young Charms Series #1)
by M. C. BeatonRescued as a child from the French Revolution, a lovely young widow is now determined to marry her intended match in this Regency romance.A Frenchwoman living in the English countryside, Delphine, Lady Charteris, has lived an isolated life. Only when her husband dies does she learn the truth of her parents’ death during the Terror—and of their plans for her to marry the Comte Saint Pierre.A capable woman who runs her own estate, Delphine has no need of a man. Yet she is determined to honor her late parents’ wishes, even if her union with the Comte will be a marriage in name only.Delphine is fully prepared to marry a man she has never met. But when she sees Jules Saint Pierre, she gets the shock of her life. He is the same man she’d seen juggling in the streets at a local fair. What is he doing as the Comte Saint Pierre? Has she made a terrible mistake? Or has she finally found true love?
The French Bride: The French Bride And Clandara (The Macdonald Romances #1)
by Evelyn AnthonyForced to wed a notorious Scotsman, a sheltered French heiress is drawn into a world of intrigue and debauchery as she battles for her husband's heart against a dangerous rival in this thrilling sequel to Clandara Charles Macdonald has been given an ultimatum: To settle his gambling debts and avoid being sent to the Bastille, he must marry his cousin Anne de Bernard. Anne is beautiful, innocent, and the richest woman in France. Forced into a marriage of convenience, she vows that no matter what her husband takes from her, he will never have her heart. Charles wants only to return to court--and the bed of his notorious mistress, the captivating widowed Baroness Louise de Vitale. When Anne is brought to Versailles at the king's command, the young, inexperienced bride is no match for Louise's wiles. The French court soon becomes a stage on which a drama of jealousy and deadly intrigue will play out. As two women fight for the love of one man, a terrible act of malice will destroy one life as it transforms another. With its rich historical canvas, peopled by the real-life figures of King Louis XV, royal mistress Comtesse du Barry, and future queen Marie Antoinette, The French Bride is author Evelyn Anthony at her spellbinding best.
The French Counts Pregnant Bride
by Catherine SpencerDiana Reeves's search to find her birth mother takes her to a French village, and into the employ of Anton, Comte de Valois. It's not long before their shared passion leads to pregnancy and Anton insists on marrying Diana. But his intense desire to father a child causes Diana to question his motives for marriage. . . ;.
The French Duchess
by Rue AllynIn this rollicking Regency novel, a breathless chase through England and France to stop an assassination attempt on Napoleon leads to love.Like the Englishmen who faced down the French army, the men who love Marielle Petersham, Duchess of Stonegreave, usually die. Hence, the ton has dubbed her the French Duchess. After a particularly notorious indiscretion, Marielle retired from society, determined to immerse herself in good works to wash the stain from her family name for the next generations. Captain Sir Richard Campion despises his childhood friend for the mess she made of her life, especially since it led to his best friend’s death. But now Richard has been tasked by the Crown to stop a plot to assassinate Napoleon Bonaparte that could plunge Europe back into war. Marielle is the one person who holds a clue to the plotters, and so he must seek her out and discover where her loyalties lie, even if it involves a bit of subterfuge. As they dash through France, determined to head off disaster, old affections begin to reignite. But can they truly trust one another long enough to save the continent? Sensuality Level: Sensual
The French Escape: A Laugh-Out-Loud Romantic Comedy
by Suzie Tullett“With plenty of ups and downs, romance and friendship, the incomparable beauty of rural France . . . [it] is amazing in every possible way.” —Books of All KindsIt’s fair to say that Flick has had a terrible year. Her beloved father died, she had the wedding of her dreams and only hours after the ceremony her husband ran out on her.Brenda, fed up with her daughter living like a hermit, decides to drag Flick off to France to stay in a chateau. What could be better than an idyllic escape?But when they arrive Flick discovers the chateau is all but abandoned.The only upside of her French escape is the handsome and mysterious neighbour, Nate.Nate loves his life living in the cottage on the grounds of the abandoned chateau but that is about to be put in jeopardy . . .Can Nate and Flick ever learn to come to terms with the past and find love again?“A fabulously fun and uplifting read. Loved it.” —By the Letter Book Reviews“It has everything you could possibly need, princess castles, boy and girl romance as well as a devious mum.” —The P. Turners Book Blog“This book is a complete delight to read—the author has a brilliant writing style that I find addictive.” —Donna’s Book Blog
The French Gardener: A Novel
by Santa MontefioreA neglected garden. A cottage that holds a secret. A mysterious and handsome Frenchman. Prepare to be &“spellbound by the sheer charm&” (Daily Express, UK) of Santa Montefiore&’s tender and powerful novel about passion, loss, and the healing power of love.It begins as Miranda and David Claybourne move into a country house with a once-beautiful garden. But reality turns out to be very different from their dream. Soon the latent unhappiness in the family begins to come to the surface, isolating each family member in a bubble of resentment and loneliness. Then an enigmatic Frenchman arrives on their doorstep. With the wisdom of nature, he slowly begins to heal the past and the present. But who is he? When Miranda reads about his past in a diary she finds in the cottage by the garden, the whole family learns that a garden, like love itself, can restore the human spirit, not just season after season, but generation after generation. Wise and winsome, poignant and powerfully moving, The French Gardener is a contemporary story told with an old-fashioned sensibility steeped in the importance of family and the magical power of love.
The French House (The\missing Boyfriend Ser. #2)
by Nick AlexanderThe sequel to The Case of the Missing Boyfriend finds C.C. making a drastic life change—but is it the right choice?C.C. is trapped by a job she no longer loves in an unfriendly city. So when her new boyfriend decides it's time to sell up and move to the South of France, she decides in seconds to change her life. After all, who wouldn't pick an azure sea, aperitifs, and sunshine over a dreary commute and a rainy climate? She hadn't expected a tumbledown farmhouse in the middle of nowhere, or a motley assortment of surly builders, eccentric farmers, and a resentful, terrifying neighbor—who also happens to be her boyfriend's aunt. Suddenly, C.C.'s dream of a place in the sun is looking more like a nightmare. Does she have the courage to stick it out and make a home of her French house?
The French House: The captivating and heartbreaking wartime love story and Richard & Judy Book Club pick
by Jacquie Bloese'I absolutely loved this powerful and sweeping story. I was completely immersed in the lives of these characters, with them at every heart-pounding moment, and felt the tears running down my cheeks at the end' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ In Nazi-occupied Guernsey, the wrong decision can destroy a life... Left profoundly deaf after an accident, Émile is no stranger to isolation - or heartbreak. Now, as Nazi planes loom over Guernsey, he senses life is about to change forever.Trapped in a tense, fearful marriage, Isabelle doesn't know what has become of Émile and the future she hoped for. But when she glimpses him from the window of the French House, their lives collide once more. Leutnant Schreiber is more comfortable wielding a paintbrush than a pistol. But he has little choice in the role he is forced to play in the occupying forces - or in his own forbidden desires. As their paths entwine, loyalties are blurred and dangerous secrets forged. But on an island under occupation, courage can have deadly consequences... Lyrical, moving and compelling, this is a novel about the price we pay for love and the courage of individuals in the face of war. Perfect for fans The Nightingale, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and All the Light We Cannot See.Everyone is falling in love with The French House:'I cannot put into words how good this book is... A gripping and emotive storyline and well-developed characters that all brought something different to the page and that I have taken to my heart. I loved it' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A raw and honest love story, filled with a wealth of historical detail. The French House is a powerful depiction of the brutal intricacies of island relationships and loyalties in a time of war' Fiona Valpy 'Deeply involving . . . A fantastic debut by a gifted storyteller' Jill Mansell 'Quite simply wonderful. From the moment I started reading I knew I was unwrapping a big story. The writing is so gorgeous, so evocative and so wonderfully paced' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'An absolutely stunning, beautifully original novel' Jenny Ashcroft 'A beautifully wrought exploration of love of all kinds. It's utterly gorgeous, convincingly written and completely captivating. Make sure you read it' My Weekly 'A very moving read... The underlying love story is moving as is the loyalty and bravery of the people. A brilliant read that I can highly recommend 5* doesn't seem enough' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A story of fraught secrets and tested loyalties . . . I found this beautifully told tale hard to put down' Anita Frank'Heart-wrenching . . . A truly special novel' Louise Fein 'A fabulous, emotional love story set against the backdrop of the German Occupation of Guernsey during World War Two... I absolutely loved it!' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
The French House: The captivating and heartbreaking wartime love story and Richard & Judy Book Club pick
by Jacquie Bloese'I absolutely loved this powerful and sweeping story. I was completely immersed in the lives of these characters, with them at every heart-pounding moment, and felt the tears running down my cheeks at the end' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ In Nazi-occupied Guernsey, the wrong decision can destroy a life... Left profoundly deaf after an accident, Émile is no stranger to isolation - or heartbreak. Now, as Nazi planes loom over Guernsey, he senses life is about to change forever.Trapped in a tense, fearful marriage, Isabelle doesn't know what has become of Émile and the future she hoped for. But when she glimpses him from the window of the French House, their lives collide once more. Leutnant Schreiber is more comfortable wielding a paintbrush than a pistol. But he has little choice in the role he is forced to play in the occupying forces - or in his own forbidden desires. As their paths entwine, loyalties are blurred and dangerous secrets forged. But on an island under occupation, courage can have deadly consequences... Lyrical, moving and compelling, this is a novel about the price we pay for love and the courage of individuals in the face of war. Perfect for fans The Nightingale, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and All the Light We Cannot See.Everyone is falling in love with The French House:'I cannot put into words how good this book is... A gripping and emotive storyline and well-developed characters that all brought something different to the page and that I have taken to my heart. I loved it' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A raw and honest love story, filled with a wealth of historical detail. The French House is a powerful depiction of the brutal intricacies of island relationships and loyalties in a time of war' Fiona Valpy 'Deeply involving . . . A fantastic debut by a gifted storyteller' Jill Mansell 'Quite simply wonderful. From the moment I started reading I knew I was unwrapping a big story. The writing is so gorgeous, so evocative and so wonderfully paced' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'An absolutely stunning, beautifully original novel' Jenny Ashcroft 'A beautifully wrought exploration of love of all kinds. It's utterly gorgeous, convincingly written and completely captivating. Make sure you read it' My Weekly 'A very moving read... The underlying love story is moving as is the loyalty and bravery of the people. A brilliant read that I can highly recommend 5* doesn't seem enough' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A story of fraught secrets and tested loyalties . . . I found this beautifully told tale hard to put down' Anita Frank'Heart-wrenching . . . A truly special novel' Louise Fein 'A fabulous, emotional love story set against the backdrop of the German Occupation of Guernsey during World War Two... I absolutely loved it!' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
The French House: The most captivating World War Two love story of 2022
by Jacquie BloeseFreedom worth fighting for. Love worth waiting for.In Nazi-occupied Guernsey, the consequences of making the wrong decision can be deadly...Left profoundly deaf after an accident, Émile is no stranger to isolation - or heartbreak. Now, as Nazi planes loom over Guernsey, he senses life is about to change forever.Trapped in a tense, fearful marriage, Isabelle doesn't know what has become of Émile and the future she hoped for. But when she glimpses him from the window of the French House, their lives collide once more. Leutnant Schreiber is more comfortable wielding a paintbrush than a pistol. But he has little choice in the role he is forced to play in the occupying forces - or in his own forbidden desires. As their paths entwine, loyalties are blurred and dangerous secrets forged. But on an island under occupation, courage can have deadly consequences...Lyrical, moving and compelling, this is a novel about wanting to hear and learning to listen - to the truths of our own hearts.(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
The French Kitchen: A Historical Romance Set in WWII France, Post-War Paris, and the World of Julia Child
by Kristy Cambron"In The French Kitchen, award-winning author Kristy Cambron weaves multiple characters and storylines into a tapestry of secrets, betrayals, and redemption. Full of mouthwatering culinary scenes and peppered with several appearances from famed chef Julia Child, who worked in intelligence during World War II, this story of spies and lovers zips between the coast of northern France during the war and Paris in the early 1950s . . . Delicious!" --Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Life of Colette MarceauAs Paris rebuilds in the aftermath of World War II, Kat Fontaine never expected the skills she learned in a French chateau kitchen to be the key that unlocks the secrets swirling in her new post-war life.Paris, 1952--Still haunted by the years she spent serving in the American Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during WWII, ex-pat Kat Fontaine, now living in Paris, finds a simple cookery class led by indomitable chef Julia Child unearths the tangle of gut-wrenching memories of war. Determined to find her brother who went missing during the war and is presumed dead, Kat questions everything, especially her high-ranking society husband whose past is as murky as her own. But when the puzzle pieces start to come together--and her carefully crafted Paris world begins to fall apart--Kat must confront her own secrets against the mounting suspicions of the husband she thought she knew . . .Rue, 1943--Deep in the heart of Nazi-controlled northern France, Manon Altier shifts between working for the enemy by day--as a French chef at the famous Chateau du Broutel, where names like Himmler, Rommel, and Goebbels frequent the guest list--and running with underground networks against the Vichy regime at night. Working undercover to filter critical information to agents within the burgeoning OSS presence in France, Manon digs deep into the glitz and glamour of a Nazi stronghold that has her teetering on the edge of being discovered at any turn. But when an intriguing stranger appears at the chateau claiming to work with the French Resistance, Manon must lean on her instincts to judge whether to run and hide or stand firm--even as a terrifying discovery tests her resolve to continue the fight.From the heights of culinary cuisine in 1950s Paris society to the underbelly of a WWII spy network embedded deep within Nazi-controlled Vichy France--and the spy backstory of the world's most famous would-be French chef, Julia Child--The French Kitchen turns up the heat on the pasts of women whose worlds collide, and forces each to question what she thought she'd planned for a perfect future.
The French Maid
by Sabrina JeffriesLady Eleanor Langston has a problem: her husband Henry, prime-minister-in-the-making, is too caught up in his work to notice her. Despite her involvement in his various public appearances, she feels shut out of his life, especially with their one-year anniversary looming. When Henry hires a highly recommended French lady's maid without consulting her, Eleanor's anger can't be contained--until she meets her. With Babette's help, Eleanor arms herself with the one weapon that will make Henry notice her as a woman--her inner siren.
The French Mistress
by Susan Holloway ScottFrom the author of The King's Favorite-a new novel based on a dazzling and decadent true story of Restoration England. The daughter of a poor nobleman, Louise leaves the French countryside for the court of King Louis XIV, where she must not only please the tastes of the jaded king, but serve as a spy for France. With few friends, many rivals, and ever-shifting loyalties, Louise learns the perils of her new role. Yet she is too ambitious to be a pawn in the intrigues of others. With the promise of riches, power, and even the love of a king, Louise creates her own destiny in a dance of intrigue between two monarchs-and two countries. .
The French Passion
by Jacqueline BriskinWriting under the nom de plume Diane du Pont, New York Times-bestselling author Jacqueline Briskin brings to life the fury and intrigue of the French Revolution in a spellbinding, sensual novel of passion, betrayal, and love Manon d'Epinay is on her way to Paris to wed one of the most powerful nobles in France, an adviser to King Louis. But en route, her coach is attacked by marauding revolutionaries. To save her family, Manon strikes a devil's bargain with a seductive highwayman that will seal her fate. For revolution is about to tear France apart--and transform her life forever. The French Passion is the vibrant story of three ardent people at a momentous turning point in history: Manon, a daring, impoverished aristocrat caught between two charismatic men, who does what she must to survive; Andre, whose past is cloaked in mystery and who risks his life to protect the woman he loves as he fights to bring justice and equality to his countrymen; and the Comte de Crequi, bound by the age-old laws of nobility and class, whose passions for his country and for Manon run deeper than anyone could have imagined.
The French Photographer
by Natasha LesterInspired by the incredible true story of Lee Miller, Vogue model turned one of the first female war photojournalists, the new novel by the bestselling author of The Paris SeamstressParis, 1942: When Jessica May's successful modelling career in Manhattan is abruptly cut short, she is assigned to the war in Europe as a photojournalist for Vogue. But when she arrives the army men make her life as difficult as possible. Three friendships change that: journalist Martha Gellhorn encourages Jess to bend the rules, paratrooper Dan Hallworth takes her to places to shoot pictures and write stories that matter, and a little girl, Victorine, who has grown up in a field hospital, shows her love. But success comes at a price.France, 2005: Australian curator D'Arcy Hallworth arrives at a beautiful chateau to manage a famous collection of photographs. What begins as just another job becomes far more disquieting as D'Arcy uncovers the true identity of the mysterious photographer -- and realises that she is connected to D'Arcy's own mother, Victorine.Crossing a war-torn Europe from Italy to France, The French Photographer is a story of courage, family and forgiveness, by the bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress and A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald.PRAISE FOR NATASHA LESTER'Lester deftly darts from Paris in 1941 to New York' The Australian Women's Weekly'Weaves real characters, events, places and a love of fashion into her captivating tale' Herald Sun'A fantastically engrossing story. I loved it' KELLY RIMMER
The French Photographer: This Winter Go To Paris, Brave The War, And Fall In Love
by Natasha LesterFrom the INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING author of The Paris Seamstress comes a story of courage, family and forgiveness from New York to war-torn Europe.Perfect for fans of Kate Furnivall, Lucinda Riley, Kate Morton and Gill Paul'Divine' GILL PAUL, bestselling author of The Secret Wife'An emotional and sweeping tale' CHANEL CLEETON, bestselling author of Next Year in Havana 'A splendid, breathtaking novel, full of mystery and passion...a must read!' JEANNE MACKIN, author of The Last Collection********1942When Jessica May's successful modelling career is abruptly cut short, Vogue send her to war-torn Paris to cover the conflict as a correspondent. She's courageous and a fast-learner, but of course the military men make her life as difficult as possible.Three friendships change that: journalist Martha Gellhorn encourages Jess to bend the rules; paratrooper Dan Hallworth shows her how to take pictures and write stories that matter; and a little girl, Victorine, who shows Jess how to open hear heart. 2005Australian curator D'Arcy Hallworth arrives at a beautiful French chateau to manage a famous collection of photographs. What begins as just another job becomes far more disquieting as D'Arcy uncovers the true identity of the mysterious French photographer... MORE PRAISE FOR NATASHA LESTER:'A fantastically engrossing story. I love it' KELLY RIMMER'A beautiful story in every way' THE LADY'Intrigue, heartbreak... I cannot tell you how much I loved this book' RACHEL BURTON'If you enjoy historical fiction (and even if you don't) you will love this book' SALLY HEPWORTH'A gorgeously rich and romantic novel' KATE FORSYTH'Stunning . . . Will have you captivated' LIZ BYRSKI'Exquisite!' VANESSA CARNEVALE'Emotion that will touch your heart and soul deeply' JODI GIBSON'Fascinating, evocative and meticulously researched' ANNABEL ABBS