Jennifer Bohnet

‘A wonderful summer read’ Stardust Book Reviews Escape to the seaside this summer with Jennifer Bohnet’s fabulously feel-good beach read! A summer of secrets!

Summer at Coastguard Cottages: A feel-good holiday read

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 Coleman Carla 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 warm escapist read that will keep you guessing

Villa of Sun and Secrets

‘Utterly enjoyable from beginning to end!’ Being Unique Books Life is about to change forever...

A Year of Taking Chances: A gorgeously uplifting, feel good read

What will be will be... Belinda Marshall’s idyllic teenage life in Brittany, France, fell apart when her parents dramatically separated and her mother took her back to England. Fast forward thirty-five years when Belinda’s world is once again turned upside down. It’s the week before Christmas and Belinda's employer 'surprises’ her by asking for her help to rejuvenate their latest investment, a run-down campsite in Brittany. Memories and anxieties that had lain dormant for years suddenly begin to resurface. As secrets from a lost life threaten to overwhelm her, there is a realisation that maybe she wasn’t told the whole truth by her mother all those years ago. Can Belinda reconcile her emotions and find happiness once more in the place she so loved and called home? Praise for Jennifer Bohnet: 'A gorgeous and captivating read that made me want to jump straight on a plane to the south of France.' Samantha Tonge 'Unputdownable, a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship in the glorious south of France. What’s not to love!' Lucy Coleman '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' Jessica Redland, author of The Secret to Happiness 'A perfect summer read! 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 What readers are saying about A French Affair: ‘An absolute treat to read’ ’It is a lovely story to escape into with fantastic characters, a beautiful setting, strong friendships and, of course, romance. It is another enchanting read from this highly talented author.’ ’An uplifting and emotional tale of secrets, renewal and second chances’ ’The author really is a wonderful storyteller, and I thoroughly enjoyed the way this one unfolded – perfectly paced, a few surprises along the way, that strong focus on family and friendship, a couple of satisfying romances, and the vividly drawn setting.’ ’It makes me want to rent a cabin in the mountains and sit by the fire looking up at the stars while roasting marshmallows.’ ’The plot was interesting and the love interest was perfect. All in all, a pure escapism read.’

The perfect escapist read from bestseller Jennifer Bohnet

A French Affair

Every end has a new beginning...All NEW from bestselling author Jennifer Bohnet. When Pixie Sampson's husband tragically dies, she inherits the beautiful Château 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 Château on the market but are soon drawn into a quest to seek the Château's secrets. Who is Justine? Why is she living at the Château? How did she know her husband? Over the Summer months, the Château fills with family and laughter and secrets are discovered and old wounds begin to heal.

Summer at the Château

French Pirouette

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 café on the Riviera is finally coming true. She’s giving up on love and instead chasing her own perfect recipe for happiness...

Rosie’s Little Café on the Riviera

‘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...

The Little Kiosk By The Sea: A Perfect Summer Beach Read

A sweeping, bittersweet love story amidst the glitz and the glamour of the French Riviera. *From the bestselling author of Villa of Sun and Secrets* Two very different women are starring in their own real-life dramas behind the scenes of the Cannes Film Festival. Newly in love, Anna Carson returns to the Festival for the first time in nearly 40 years hoping to reconcile her past with her present-day happiness. Journalist Daisy Harris is looking for a big scoop at her first Festival and is determined to embrace her new single status amongst all the glitz and glamour. Behind the champagne and parties, secrets from the past are bubbling to the surface and difficult decisions need to be taken. One thing's for certain - by the end of the Film Festival their lives will have changed forever... This book is an updated edition of Rendezvous in Cannes, which was previously published by Jennifer Bohnet. What readers are saying about Rendez-Vous in Cannes: 'So evocative and brought the South of France to life and in particular the Cannes film festival.' 'A must if you are travelling to the South of France. Really made our trip so much more enjoyable.' 'Really good read, couldn’t put it down, love how it all came together after all the twists and turns. Excellent.' 'I loved this and couldn't put it down. It is well written and full of the glamour of Cannes.' 'Such a beautiful story by Jennifer Bohnet with a wonderful ending. I look forward to reading more books by Jennifer.' 'Glitz and glamour and a trip to the Riviera for the film festival – could anything be much better just at the moment? Jennifer Bohnet is a wonderful story-teller, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this one.' 'If you’re looking for a read to escape into, they really don’t come much better than this – with a strong story-line that engages you throughout, both heart-warming and satisfying, leaving you with the loveliest warm glow as you emerge from the cocoon of its pages. I really loved this book – highly recommended by me.' 'Like all of this author’s novels, Rendez-Vous in Cannes makes you forget everything around you as you read.' 'With the right doses of love, suspense, some unexpected twist and all in a wonderful environment in which we all would like to spend a vacation. What more can we ask for?' 'Great escapism at high level.' ' Lovely location, made me wish I was there' 'Perfect read for the summer'

A warm, escapist read for 2020

Rendez-Vous in Cannes

'A gorgeous and captivating read that made me want to jump straight on a plane to the south of France.' Samantha Tonge*From the bestselling author of Villa of Sun and Secrets* Take time out to find what makes you happy... When Retreat owner Amy offers three lucky competition winners a holiday on the Cote d'Azur, she has no idea that this simple act of kindness will have life-changing repercussions on her own life as well as those who join her... Young entrepreneur Chelsea has just been subjected to a very public relationship break up and needs to get away to lick her wounds. MP's wife Victoria is at a crossroads in her life now that the children have left home. She realises she has ambitions of her own and needs some 'me time' to figure things out. Recently widowed Matilda is assessing life without her beloved husband. Can she find the courage to follow their dream on her own? The four women, despite their differences, bond and support each other, making memories and forming friendships that will last for years. A heart-warming, uplifting novel, perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Erica James. What readers are saying about A Riviera Retreat 'This is not a book you will forget in a hurry. Can't wait for her next book.' 'An evocative and beautifully written story.' 'I loved this book. It's a real page turner I just couldn't put it down.' 'I thoroughly adored this book' 'I loved every moment of this book and already looking forward to the author's next story. 'I've fallen in love with every Jennifer Bohnet novel I have ever read and this one is no exception. They are jammed full with stunning settings and wonderful characters that just melt your heart.' 'I adored how this novel celebrated female friendship and its ability to repair and support without judgement. Such a fantastic novel - perfect to devour and delight in with a glass of wine and a few hours of peace.' 'It is a perfect summer read, for holidays, or just relaxing with. It is a very gentle and nice read. It is well written and easygoing. I enjoyed reading this book, and I will definitely recommend this book.' 'I was hooked right away from the first few pages.' 'A real taste of summer.' 'A great book about making new friends and finding yourself.'

A Riviera Retreat

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 a family feud, Oliver has never known his fathers’ side of the family and 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.

Falling for a French Dream

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 Sésame 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?

Escape to the sunshine with international bestseller Jennifer Bohnet

Villa of Second Chances

You can run to the sun, but can you ever hide? - NEW 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 fiancé, 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 fiancé 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.

One Summer in Monte Carlo

Tag med på en vidunderlig rejse til Provence, hvor uventede venskaber blomstrer, og drømme går i opfyldelse Da Amy tilbyder tre heldige vindere et ophold på sit refugie ved den franske Riviera i Provence, hvor gæsterne kan finde ro og afslapning, ved hun ikke, at det vil forandre deres liv for altid ... Den unge iværksætter Chelsea sørger over sin mors tragiske død og et ydmygende brud med sin kæreste. Vil en tiltrængt ferie få hendes sår til at heles? Victoria står ved en skillevej i sit liv, nu da hendes børn er fløjet fra reden. Hun er fuld af drømme og håb, men kan hun finde modet til at indfri dem? Enken Matilda har ikke længere sin elskede mand ved sin side. Sammen drømte de om at trække sig tilbage og leve en tilbagelænet tilværelse i Frankrig. Men kan hun udleve deres drøm på egen hånd? I løbet af ti feriedage i Provence knytter de fire kvinder et stærkt bånd til hinanden, og efterhånden som de lærer hinanden bedre at kende, bliver nye bekendtskaber til ubrydelige venskaber.

Vores sommer i Provence

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 Coleman Carla 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.

Det er aldrig for sent at starte forfra ... Carla Sullivan fylder snart 50. Børnene er fløjet fra reden, og hun er klar til at tage hul på næste kapitel af sit liv. Men da hendes mand gennem mange år endnu en gang svigter hende, beslutter hun, at nok er nok. Hun tager skæbnen i egne hænder, pakker sine ting og begiver sig af sted til Sydfrankrig og morens gådefulde barndomshjem, Villa Mimosa. Her træffer hun for første gang sin moster, Josetta, der stadig bor i villaen. Tøvende nærmer de to kvinder sig hinanden, og efterhånden som fortroligheden mellem dem vokser, afsløres familiens hemmeligheder. Da sandheden endelig kommer op til overfladen, tvinges Carla til at se både sin fortid og fremtid i et helt nyt lys.

Den franske villa

The perfect escapist read for 2021

Every end has a new beginning... All NEW from bestselling author Jennifer Bohnet. When Pixie Sampson's husband tragically dies, she inherits the beautiful Château 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 Château on the market but are soon drawn into a quest to seek the Château's secrets. Who is Justine? Why is she living at the Château? How did she know her husband? Over the Summer months, the Château fills with family and laughter and secrets are discovered and old wounds begin to heal.

New year, Nouveau Jessica! If you’d asked Jessica a year ago, she would have told you that her life was pretty near perfect. But one year – and one very messy divorce – later, she’s not so sure. Which is how she found herself boarding a plane to the south of France, determined to put her past behind her... preferably via some deliciously chilled rosé.

You Had Me At Bonjour

Still suffering from amnesia after a car accident in the hills behind Monaco, Nanette agrees to return there at the request of her best friend. It's Formula 1 time, and the wealthy principality is as glamorous as ever, but dangerous secrets lurk beneath the surface, threatening to destroy her life once again. As her memory begins to return, Nanette knows she has to finally face the truth as the past begins to implode on her present. Sometimes going back is the only way forward.

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