Publisher Description

'The Amalfi coast setting, the handsome grumpy Italian, this book has it all!!'
Lia Bathurst had always dreamed of escaping to the white sandy beaches and turquoise blue seas of the Amalfi coast – but that dream hadn't included meeting her real father. A father she had never even known about until a few weeks ago! Yet here she was, standing outside the gates of a gorgeous pink villa being refused entry by the insufferable – and insufferably handsome – Raphael Knight, her father's business manager.

When an old black and white photo proves Lia's claim to be true, Raph is determined to make sure this stranger, with her long caramel waves and infectious smile, doesn't have an ulterior motive. Even if that means not letting her out of his sight.

As temperatures rise, and not just from the heat of the Mediterranean sun, could Lia and Raph's forced proximity lead to something more like… amore?

Praise for Julie Caplin:

'One unputdownable story' Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde

'An irresistible slice of escapism' Sunday Times Bestseller Phillipa Ashley

'The descriptions of food and drink made me want to visit France immediately, if not sooner. A wonderful, summery treat for every reader' Sue Moorcroft

'A gorgeous book, in which each little detail and plot point adds sparkle to the story – much like the tantalising fizz in a glass of chilled champagne!' Erin Green

'The perfect summer escape' Alex Brown

'A delicious read! I could almost taste the Champagne' Teresa F. Morgan

'Oh la la, joy of a book! A stunning summer escape in the French countryside' Caroline Roberts

'Julie Caplin always sweeps me away to whatever location her stories are set in…a feast for all the senses with a romance that sparkles like the finest champagne!' Sarah Bennett

'Absolutely perfect! Everything you could possibly want from a summer romance' Annabel French

'Made me want to pack my entire life into a suitcase and start all over again in a gorgeous setting, with delicious dining, charismatic characters and fabulous friendships and a swoon-worthy french man to die for' Kim Nash

'With an abundance of chemistry between Hattie and Luc, plus a delicious vineyard setting, The French Chateau Dream is a gloriously satisfying escapist read!' Kate Frost

'A gorgeous slice of escapism to a beautiful chateau. I loved joining Hattie on her summer escape to a dreamy French chateau with an equally dreamy owner. A beautiful setting, wonderful characters, and gorgeous writing' Jessica Redland

'A beautifully romantic read with a fabulous cast of characters, I was totally transported to the delights of a French vineyard in summer alongside Hattie and Luc' Suzanne Snow

Author Biography

Julie Caplin is addicted to travel and good food. She's on a constant hunt for the perfect gin and is obsessively picky about glasses, tonic and garnishes. Between regular gin tastings, she's been writing her debut novel which is set in just one of the many cities she's explored over the years.Formerly a PR director, for many years she swanned around Europe taking top food and drink writers on press trips (junkets) sampling the gastronomic delights of various cities in Italy, France, Belgium, Spain, Copenhagen and Switzerland. It was a tough job but someone had to do it. These trips have provided the inspiration and settings for the trilogy, The Little Cafe in Copenhagen, The Little Brooklyn Bakery and the The Little Paris Patisserie.

Review

'You can feel the summer heat, see the glorious colours and smell the rich aromas of the local foods…A great holiday read' 'Food, romance and the stunning coastline of Italy, my favourite things brought together as part of a fantastic story … pure escapism' 'Positano and the descriptions were such that I felt I was there, in person, enjoying the Amalfi coast…loved this book' 'Glorious surroundings and some quirky yet lovable characters, this book warmed my heart' 'One of Julie Caplin's best… Set in Italy. Fantastic food descriptions. Read on a a cold grey day and it made you think of summer and lemons' 'Add this to the list of Julie Caplin novels I blazed through in a day … Caplin once again transports us to the beautiful beaches, luscious markets, bustling ports and if you're not craving a pizza, fresh pasta or a scoop of stracciatella by the end of this novel then are you even human?!? 'I started it on a lunchtime and I couldn't put it down…it made me all warm and fuzzy'

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