Shy, world-weary Juliet Carlisle reluctantly returns to her family’s crumbling English manor house, seeking solace after a painful heartbreak… only to discover that her family has launched a new cookery school, run by the handsome but irritatingly cheerful French chef Léo Brodeur.
Between her manipulative ex, two much-loved sisters who just won’t stay out of her business, and a home falling down around her ears, Juliet has enough on her plate without dealing with an exasperating Frenchman. But as they work together in the kitchen – surrounded by the warm scents of baking croissants, fresh garden thyme, and Léo’s peppery cologne – she begins to see a more serious side to him that she never noticed before.
Just as her heart begins to mend, Juliet discovers the shocking reason Léo suddenly left France, and she doesn’t know what to believe. Should she run away, or fight for the chance of a future at Feywood filled with healing… and maybe even love?
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This book follows Juliet, a successful cartoonist grappling with the lingering effects of her late mother’s harsh criticism. This criticism damaged Juliet’s self-esteem and contributed to a toxic relationship with an ex-boyfriend. With the support of her sisters, aunt, and father, Juliet faces new challenges when her father reveals financial troubles caused by her mother’s extravagant spending during her illness. Returning to her family home, Juliet meets Leo, a French chef hired to start a cooking school. Initially wary of Leo due to her past relationship traumas, Juliet gradually comes to appreciate his kindness. The family’s collective care for an orphaned puppy adds warmth to the story. The novel delves into psychological trauma, relationship issues, and self-esteem, highlighting Juliet’s journey from alcohol dependence to finding true love. The presence of her father’s new girlfriend hints at potential future conflicts. Overall,it is a heartwarming story about healing, new beginnings, and the power of supportive relationships.
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