Summer at the French Olive Grove, Sophie Claire
Summer at the French Olive Grove, Sophie Claire
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Summer at the French Olive Grove
The perfect romantic summer escape, set in sunny Provence!

Author: Sophie Claire

Narrator: Karen Cass

Unabridged: 9 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/27/2021


Synopsis

Could love be the biggest adventure of all? A new gorgeous, escapist romance from Sophie Claire, set in sunny Provence.

Could love be the biggest adventure of all?

Filmmaker Lily's life is all about work and adventure. So when she suffers an accident on her travels and finds herself recuperating in the quiet French seaside village where she spent her childhood, she can't wait to escape. Not least because Olivier - Lily's childhood friend and former crush, who she has spent the last thirteen years avoiding - is staying next door . . .

Strong-minded masterbaker Olivier is happily settled in St Pierre, preparing to marry and put down roots. But Lily's return to the village risks turning his carefully-laid plans upsidedown, and as the pair rediscover their familiar rivalry and fun, sparks fly.

Is Lily really as fearless and independent as she seems on the surface - or is she just running from the past? And what if Olivier is the only one who can teach her what it really means to be brave?

(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd

About Sophie Claire

Sophie Claire, born to a French mother and Scottish father, grew up in Manchester where she still lives with her husband and two sons. She writes stories centred around sunny Provence, where she spent her summers as a child.Sophie is the author of six gorgeously escapist seasonal romances, including The Christmas Holiday, An Escape to Provence and her latest novel, This Christmas in Paris.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Deanne on November 08, 2021

This is my first read by this author and I loved it! The author writes emotional stories coming right to you from the heart. A young woman is injured while doing her dream job of filming and must take time off to recover. She goes home to recover to the quiet French seaside village where she spent her......more

Goodreads review by Karen on May 24, 2021

Summer at the French Olive Grove is a lovely feel good romance set in the idyllic sun-soaked French countryside. The author beautifully describes the scenery and conjures up the sights and smells of France with the aroma of home cooking intermingled with the scent of lavender and rosemary. The drama......more

Goodreads review by Jenny on June 09, 2021

This really is the perfect summer read, full of romance and longing, and with a deeply satisfying ending. Lily has to dig deep to find the courage to face up to her past and then choose love...but she has the wonderful Olivier to help her.......more

Goodreads review by Ritu on April 12, 2021

This is my first Sophie Claire book, and I was not disappointed, at all. Lily has been transported back to her grandmother's home to recuperate, after a nasty accident during work. Back to where she spent idyllic childhood times before her world crumbled around her. But not a place she calls home, hers......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on May 08, 2021

Gotta love a book that gets off to a dramatic start, and this really did have that. Had me interested in the story right from the first few pages, and I was curious as to what would happen next. I loved the dynamics between Lily and Olivier especially when they are reminiscing about their childhood......more


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Enduring and endearing. A truly romantic read! Full of Sophie's trademark warmth and charm Heidi Swain

A gorgeous read - lush and romantic in the best way, sweeping me off to the south of France where I could feel the sun on my face and smell the bread (baked by the lovely Olivier.) It was a breath of fresh air to have a heroine with a difference, like Lily, too, with an exciting career and not a picture of perfection - but very loveable Phillipa Ashley

A gorgeous summery read with warm, interesting characters and a great storyline. I really enjoyed being whisked away to the French coast and countryside, and to Mamie's beautiful old farmhouse. The descriptions of the setting in Provence were so vivid, I wished I was there! Caroline Roberts