High-flyer Becky Thorne cannot believe what she’s being told. She doesn’t need to be signed off for burnout! Life has been a bit chaotic lately, that’s all. As if dealing with her enviable job and permanent meddling from her mother aren’t enough, she’s also inherited a café in the Loire from an estranged great-aunt, complete with sitting tenant who refuses to budge.
But nobody stands in Becky’s way! Ignoring her best friend Amber’s advice, she decides to storm over to France and sort the tenant out. Then she can finally get the café sold and jump back on the career ladder.
What she doesn’t count on is the tenant being Pascale, who is six feet of tall, dark, handsome and extremely grumpy about her plans for change. Not to mention the village and the secrets it holds about her past.
Becky’s path to success is all planned out. But the Loire has a magic she might not be able to resist…
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Set against the sun-dappled charm of rural France, this novel follows Becky Thorne, a high-achieving London professional forced to confront burnout, family expectations, and long-buried personal wounds after inheriting her estranged aunt’s café in Vaudrelle.
Becky’s journey is both relatable and inspiring. Harvey explores timely themes—career pressure, toxic perfectionism, and the deep need to be seen and loved for who we truly are—with warmth and authenticity. The evolving friendship with her best friend Amber adds emotional depth, while the slow-burn tension with grumpy but charming Pascal brings a delightful romantic thread.
Rich in atmosphere and filled with well-developed characters, this uplifting tale balances heartache with hope. Harvey’s message is clear: sometimes, stepping away from the life you’ve built is the first step to becoming who you’re meant to be. With a strong emotional core and a satisfying, happy ending, this is a must-read for fans of women’s fiction with heart, soul, and a touch of French magic.
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