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Six months after a life-changing accident, Carys is looking for a fresh start. Feeling restless, she jumps when she is offered the chance to run The Red Cat Café, an eccentric neighbourhood eatery in the centre of Paris, over the busy festive period. Mathieu needs a change of pace. Stuck in a job he hates, the only time Mat feels truly in control is when he posts scathing anonymous restaurant reviews on his blog, Madame Incognito. When a chance encounter leads the two to meet, their connection is instant, and it seems like everything might fall into place.

Liberty has never been a risk-taker. She loves the routine of her quiet life in the charming village of Willowbrook, with her Labrador, Charlie. But the arrival of a mysterious gift prompts Liberty to make some changes: starting with a daily challenge to say yes to everything for the month of December.... Fearless and independent, Alex could hardly be a less obvious fit for peaceful village life. But after an accident cuts short his promising motorcycling career, he finds himself in Willowbrook in search of new direction.   

When cynical divorce lawyer Daisy Jackson unexpectedly inherits a ramshackle farmhouse in Provence, she sets off for the French countryside to oversee renovations herself. But Gabriel Laforet has other ideas. A local builder with ties to the property, Gabriel is determined to see Daisy off and preserve the characterful, charming farmhouse—which, but for a missing will, he knows is rightfully his. 

It's taken years, but Natasha Brown's life is finally on track. Running a florist's in the quaint village of Willowbrook, she's put her short-lived marriage to Luc Duval far behind her. That is, until he unexpectedly walks through her shop door, three years after their divorce. Luc reveals that he never told his family about their split, and now his father is desperately ill and demanding to meet Natasha. Luc needs her to come to France and pretend they're still happily married. Natasha is horrified, but when Luc makes her an offer she can't refuse, reluctantly packs her bags.

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 13 years avoiding - is staying next door....

This audiobook is a complete guide to dress elegantly and live effortlessly chic. You will find the essential principles of French chic, elegance, makeup, skincare, and capsule wardrobe, and you’ll learn how to create your own unique style. You’ll discover how easy it is to look gorgeous and, most importantly, feel confident and beautiful. "Sometimes, a little change in our wardrobe or the way we present ourselves can do wonders for our lifestyle."

Can a trip away lead you home? After a bad breakup, eternal optimist Evie Miller has moved to the small village of Willowbrook to finally pursue her dream of opening a craft shop. Unfortunately, with money worries and an ex-boyfriend determined to track her down, her fresh start isn't going entirely to plan. Jake Hartwood is also looking to escape his past. Haunted by the loss of his wife, he's determined not to get close to anyone again - and the last thing he wants is to be celebrating this December. 

Carolyn, Bronnie, Elise, and Kendall are bound together by one thing - their four daughters are best friends at the highly competitive Orla Flynn Academy for the Performing Arts. Last year the foursome exploded because of brutal bullying between the girls, but they've since forgiven each other. The mothers, however, haven't been able to move on. When new threats surface and 'accidents' begin to happen - just as a mysterious new girl enters the scene - the mothers take matters into their own hands. 

Do you suffer from having too many clothes but there's nothing at all you can wear? Or still worse do you find yourself doing ‘emergency' shopping on a regular basis because you need something new for this occasion or that? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then a capsule wardrobe will change your life for the better. In this beginner's guide to capsule wardrobes, you'll learn the history of the concept, what the benefits are, and how you can find your style and make your own capsule wardrobe.  

Discover how to dress effortlessly chic like the most beautiful french women and create your unique capsule wardrobe. French Chic - This audiobook is a complete guide to dress elegantly and live effortlessly chic. You will find the essential principles of French chic, elegance, makeup, skincare, and capsule wardrobe and you'll learn how to create your unique style. You'll discover how easy it is to look gorgeous and, most importantly, feel confident and beautiful.

Discover how YOU can dress like the world's chicest women. Did you know that French women look on average 7 years younger than British women? Have you ever wondered "how do they do it?" Imagine if you knew the style secrets of a Parisian woman. Imagine if you could dress French chic and look gorgeous every day. Effortlessly. We all know. Putting together the right outfit can be such a hassle. The truth is, French women look so gorgeous because of their own style secrets.

In this book you'll learn exactly how to dress and look French chic. You will find 21 easy-to-follow French style lessons that will teach you all the secrets of the chicest Parisian women. Every lesson you'll hear is geared towards a particular area of fashion and beauty. You'll discover how easy it is to look gorgeous and, most important, feel confident and beautiful.

Have you ever tried to search for the right outfit in a hurry? Imagine being late for an appointment. You open your wardrobe and always feel overwhelmed by the number of items. Does this sound familiar? Now just imagine you were able to open your wardrobe and clearly see all the items inside it with just a few glances. Imagine if you could just pick up two items already knowing they'll fit well together. Creating a capsule wardrobe can solve all these clothing problems, and the best part is you don't have to trash all your clothes and buy new expensive items.

In dem charmanten Willowbrook erfüllt sich Evie ihren Traum von einem Handarbeitsladen. Doch es läuft nicht alles rund. Neben Geldproblemen und einem Ex-Verlobten muss sie sich mit dem genauso attraktiven wie mürrischen Jake herumschlagen. Jede Begegnung mit Mr. Arktis endet im Chaos. Aber je besser sie Jake kennenlernt, desto mehr kann Evie hinter seinen Eispanzer schauen. Als die Feiertage vor der Tür stehen, will Jake der Weihnachtsidylle entfliehen. Evie selbst würde das Fest gerne aus dem Kalender streichen, um nicht mit ihrem Ex unterm geschmückten Baum zu sitzen.

Ist die Liebe das größte Abenteuer von allen? Das Leben von Filmemacherin Lily ist alles andere als langweilig. Ihre Arbeit führt sie um die ganze Welt. Ständig ist sie auf der Suche nach neuen Abenteuern. Doch als sie auf einer ihrer Reisen überfallen wird, sieht sie sich gezwungen die Dreharbeiten zu ihrem neuen Film zu unterbrechen und sich in dem französischen Dorf am Meer zu erholen, in dem sie ihre Kindheit verbracht hat. Sie kann es kaum erwarten, den Ort wieder zu verlassen.

Two ex-librarians stay in touch through the power of books.Each week, Claire and Sophie will recap their thoughts on their current book club book. Join in by picking up the book club book from a library or shop.After they chat about what they're reading and any book-related news.Keep in touch over on Twitter @marriscmarris or our Insta @loungingwithbooks