March 16, 2025 – My Sanctuary

She came to Provence in the hope of a fresh start, she never expected she would fall in love and find herself along the way.

Inheriting an old stone house in Provence, along with her sisters is the catalyst Ellie Gilchrist needs to put some distance between her and her grief. But when she arrives at the run down ‘La Masionette’ hidden amongst overgrown lavender and ivy, she wonders if she’s made a mistake?

That is until she meets her guarded neighbour Julien and his adorable little boy, and she’s surprised by the flutters of excitement she never thought she’d feel again. Add in rescuing a stray dog and she has the much needed distraction she needs. Ellie decides to stay temporarily and work on bringing the little house back to life again. If only she can ignore the fireworks that explode every time she’s around Julien. They both have hearts they want to protect, but a little temporary affaire can’t be too dangerous, especially when Ellie has stated she will be leaving after the last summer market of the season. But something in the alchemy of what she discovers in this part of France seems to be casting an irresistible spell making it difficult to walk away.

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Ellie Gilchrist and her two sisters inherit a dilapidated stone house in Provence from an uncle they never knew. Ellie travels there with one sister and decides to stay to renovate the property, hoping to escape her grief. She meets her neighbor, Julien, a grieving doctor, and his son, Theo, and their initial encounter is tense. After Ellie has an accident and a stray dog is injured, Julien helps her, and she decides to care for the dog temporarily. As Ellie works on the house, she begins to connect with the local surroundings and people, including Julien, and experiences emotional healing and renewal. The book is about new beginnings and rediscovering joy in life.

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A disgraced football star, a high school in need of saving and a reunion too hot to handle.

Headteacher Ella Lucas and football star Jake Prince have a very complicated history! Their mind-blowing encounter two years ago is proving impossible to forget now Jake has reappeared in Ella’s life after being booted out of the NFL.

She knew he was trouble back then but Ella has enough on her plate right now to worry about Jake and his shenanigans. Except, her school’s on the brink of closure, and it appears he’s the one person who can actually help. All he has to do is coach the underdog football team to a winning streak and maybe Ella can help Jake restore his tarnished reputation in the process. With nothing to lose, Jake reluctantly agrees.

As the school season heats up so does their inevitable chemistry. Far from being stuck in the past, the sparks between them are burning hot. And although he may look like her next mistake, Ella is determined that she will keep her hands off the anti-hero even if he does still have the best tight end on the planet. Because Ella has one golden rule: they are never ever getting together….

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Look What You Made Me Do is a heartwarming story about Ella Lucas and Jake Prince, two individuals who have overcome difficult childhoods to find happiness. Ella has spent her life battling the unjust reputation created by her mother’s actions, hoping to escape the rumors by leaving her small town. Jake, similarly burdened by his own parental issues, has dedicated himself to a football career and relocated to a new city—unexpectedly finding Ella there. Now a high school principal, Ella faces the challenge of saving her school from closure, and Jake becomes the ideal person to help her. Despite their baggage, Ella and Jake bond over their shared experiences and offer each other unique perspectives and support. The story also highlights their found families, with lovable characters like Daisy and Iris adding depth.

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