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Set against the backdrop of the snowy Swiss Alps, Clara embarks on a life-changing adventure when she agrees to move with her boyfriend. Enrolling in a challenging chocolate-making course, she faces unexpected hurdles in a rigorous environment. Despite the difficulties, Clara finds her passion and forms friendships, particularly with the enigmatic Gabriel. However, a secret threatens to upend her newfound happiness, forcing her to choose between her current life and the possibility of love and adventure.

The perfect escape to take you away from it all - sunshine, food and romance among the lavender fields of Provence. Jo Thomas' new summer novel is a follow-up to her no.1 bestseller Escape to the French Farmhouse. Escape to the beautiful lavender fields of Provence this summer Del moved to the south of France three years ago and hasn't looked back. She's found new friends, new purpose, and new love with gorgeous Fabien. But just as harvest on her little lavender farm is due to begin, Del gets some shocking news. With no time to dwell as she welcomes a new crew of lavender pickers, she unexpectedly waves goodbye to Fabien for the summer. Usually cooking - the thing she loves best - would help soothe her troubles, but Del doesn't remember how . . . And then chef Zacharie comes to town, dropping another bombshell! Over one summer in Provence that's full of surprises, friends old and new rally round. Can they complete the harvest and pull the community back together? And if Fabien returns, will Del finally get her happy-ever-after?

Del se spolu s manželem Olliem přestěhovali na farmu v Provence, aby zde po letech marného snažení o potomka začali nový život. Ale pouhých šest týdnů poté, co do Francie dorazí, znovu nakládají stěhovací vůz. Del sleduje, jak dodávka odjíždí zpět do Anglie, a najednou si uvědomí, co ji učiní doopravdy šťastnou: nový život ve Francii – bez Ollieho. Nyní se musí vypořádat s rozpadajícím se statkem, se splácením hypotéky a s pouhými několika levandulovými keříky. Co bude pro všechno na světě dělat? Na trhu pořádaném atraktivním Fabianem se Del podaří najít starou knihu receptů, a tak začne péct. Dokáže jí její nově nalezená vášeň pomoct hodit minulost za hlavu a najít skutečné štěstí?

The memoir chronicles the inspiring journey of Jo Thomas, a trailblazing journalist who defied gender norms in a male-dominated field. Starting as a young housewife at an Ohio newspaper, she faced resistance but uncovered vital stories often overlooked by her male colleagues. Her experiences span various significant events and locations, including Cincinnati's neighborhoods, Detroit's underworld, and Northern Ireland during the Troubles. Jo's narrative highlights her resilience and the personal sacrifices she made, resonating with the struggles women face across generations.

It's time for a fresh start... After a decade of building her career in the city, Beca is ready to escape the humdrum. When she sees her dream home for sale in her hometown, it starts to seem like fate. But when she arrives and visits her grandparents' ice cream parlour, Beca is horrified to find out that the new owner, her ex-boyfriend Ed, has stripped the heart out of it. Determined to honour her family's legacy, Beca decides to follow in their footsteps and make delicious ice cream with the help of a long-forgotten recipe book and boat house. As a fierce rivalry develops, Beca must rely on her oldest friend, Griff, to help her make the parlour a success. But when disaster strikes, is Beca about to discover that true happiness has been right in front of her the whole time?

*Pre-order this delightful Christmas adventure now!* 'Jo sweeps you away to a better place with every book, which are always filled with warmth, love and a big spoonful of happiness' Veronica Henry ----------------------------------- Chloe can't wait for Christmas . . . to be over! Her son Ruben is staying with his dad this year and Chloe is planning to ignore the holidays all together. Her only nod to the season is the advent calendar Ruben left her, to help count down the days till he's home again. But then an heir hunter gets in touch, telling her there's a plot of land in Canada she may be entitled to. Surely, it's a scam. Or could it be just the escape she needs right now? They're offering to pay for her flights . . . and Ruben's latest note in the advent calendar tells her to 'say yes!' Suddenly, Chloe's new countdown to Christmas involves a log cabin in the middle of a snowy forest, a community that's worried for its future, a gruff lumberjack who gives her butterflies and a lot of pancakes with maple syrup . . . This Christmas is full of surprises!

Combined with the online course she's trying to finish, plus her job to fit in, there just isn't the peace and quiet that Eliza needs. So when an ad pops up on her laptop saying 'house-sitters wanted', Eliza can't resist the chance to escape.

'A deliciously festive treat bursting with Icelandic flavour, adventure and romance' RUTH JONES One Icelandic Christmas holiday. One snowstorm. An adventure they'll never forget! Twenty-five years ago, Freya and her three best friends created a bucket list. The future seemed bright, full of hope . . . But now they are travelling to Iceland in memory of the friend they've lost, determined to fulfil her dream of seeing the Northern Lights at Christmas. They didn't count on an avalanche leaving them stranded! Handsome local, Pétur, comes to the rescue, showing them how the community survives the hard winter. With Christmas approaching, Freya and her friends throw themselves into the festivities, decorating and cooking for the villagers using delicious local ingredients. But will they manage to see the Northern Lights? And can Freya's own dreams come true, this Christmas? People are falling in love with Keeping a Christmas Promise 'Sparkling, romantic, magical - and delicious' MILLY JOHNSON 'Heart-warming, moving and romantic, with a beautiful setting - what could be better?' KATIE FFORDE 'A gorgeous read, a delicious celebration of love and true friendship. This is another winner from Jo!' JILL MANSELL 'The perfect cosy, Christmas read!' CATHY BRAMLEY 'The ultimate Icelandic adventure! Packed full of food, friendship and life-changing moments.' HEIDI SWAIN

Lucia tvrdě pracuje jako právnička ve Walesu a usiluje o povýšení, které si nepochybně zaslouží. Nakonec si však dopřeje odpočinek v domě svých prarodičů v jižní Itálii, kde se díky slunci, citronovníkům a výtečné kuchyni své tety okamžitě cítí jako doma. Když se však dozví, že její dědeček odchází z milované rodinné pizzerie do důchodu a bude ji muset prodat, nedokáže snést pomyšlení, že podnik změní majitele – zvlášť když zjistí, kdo o pizzerii usiluje. Špatné zprávy z domova pak Lucii donutí přehodnotit, co vlastně od života chce. Podaří se jí navázat na rodinnou tradici a splnit si svůj sen?