French Holiday

Merry DeLuca has a problem—a big problem. Her sister just married her best friend and the only man she’s ever loved. Her life is rapidly spiraling down the drain, and she doesn’t have an escape plan.

Seven years ago, Jack Bennett gave Mary Claire Coleman an ultimatum: marry me or I’m out of here. When she declined, he kept his word and moved halfway across the globe. Imagine Mary Claire’s surprise when Jack walks into her local Boise watering hole—and back into her life—two weeks before Christmas. Although Mary Claire put romance aside long ago to run her successful antique shop, this chance encounter has all the crackling electricity of their previous passion. She tries to keep her emotions in check, but a scorching hot date proves that their chemistry isn’t just in her head...

After ten years of loyal service, Daisy Butterworth has been made redundant. Like any clever woman, she knows the cure to redundancy is a little too much wine and her best friend. Only the next morning, Daisy has more than a hangover...she has a whole new house—in France! Seeing this as an opportunity instead of a disaster, she’s excited about finally moving to France, just as she and her husband always dreamed of. However, Daisy is in for another surprise. Despite planning to move there for over 20 years, her husband never actually intended to go.

Tanner, a fun-loving American jock, is on a solo trip through Europe, eager for adventure but struggling with the language. What was meant to be a simple coffee stop in Paris turns into a whirlwind of spontaneity when he crosses paths with Frederick, a charming and stylish Frenchman. Despite their language barrier, an unexpected spark ignites between them. Using a quirky translation app, Tanner and Frederick embark on an unforgettable weekend filled with fun, passion, and discovery. As they explore the hidden gems of Paris and navigate their growing connection, their bond deepens in ways ...

Gabriella Jacques, is happy to be back in her childhood home, Villa Espoir in the South of France ready to embrace fresh experiences with friends new and old and to heal some deep family scars. Recently widowed Harriet Rogers, hopes to rebuild her family life and reconnect with Elodie, the daughter she abandoned into her mother Gabby’s care to follow her heart. But when an acquaintance from the past seeks her out, Harriet fears a secret from her past will ruin her plans. Elodie Jacques, adores her new life in her Grandmothers old home as a freelance journalist.

Nate Lawrence is a college student with big dreams of becoming an architect, but the pressure of deadlines and expectations weighs heavily on him. When he gets the chance to spend two weeks in Provence, France, through a college exchange program, he seizes the opportunity to escape his routine and explore a world filled with breathtaking architecture and rich history. In the heart of this picturesque region, Nate meets Julien Moreau, a spirited photographer with a passion for capturing the beauty of old buildings. With the wind in their hair and laughter echoing in the air, Nate and Julien ...

When 73-year-old Jen announces that she is going to marry Eddie, a man she met just a few months previously on a beach on Boxing Day, her four best friends from aqua aerobics are flabbergasted. The wedding is booked and, when the groom decides to have a stag trip to Las Vegas, the ladies arrange a hen party to beat all others - a week in the city of love, Paris.

C’est le cowboy le plus grincheux de Pine Creek. Elle est une mère célibataire en quête d’un Noël parfait. Owen Carlson n’a jamais été connu pour son esprit festif. C’est l’homme qui répare ce qui est cassé, reste dans son coin, et porte en silence le poids du ranch familial. Être surnommé le Grinch de la ville ne le dérange pas… jusqu’à ce que Savannah et sa fille débarquent comme une tempête de neige et bouleversent tout sur leur passage. Savannah Hart ne cherche pas l’amour. Après un divorce douloureux, tout ce qu’elle veut, c’est offrir à sa petite ...

Winston James falls instantly in love with bartender Jacobi Griffin one night when he is in the French Quarter club entertaining some clients. To get to know Jacobi he asks Jacobi’s boss to recommend a good bartender for Winston’s upcoming party. Of course the man recommends Jacobi after giving Winston the four-one-one on him. Winston has never been one to beat around the bush. Not only does he ask Jacobi to work for his party but also tells him to bring an overnight bag because the two of them would be spending the night together. Bartender Jacobi Griffin didn’t fall for cheesy come-...

What will be will be. Belinda Marshall’s idyllic teenage life in Brittany, France, fell apart when her parents dramatically separated and her mother took her back to England. Fast forward 35 years when Belinda’s world is once again turned upside down. It’s the week before Christmas and her employer 'surprises’ Belinda by asking for her help to rejuvenate their latest investment, a run-down campsite in Brittany.

« J’ai chaud, j’ai la tête qui tourne et je sens la fameuse petite boule se former dans ma poitrine. Aaaah !!! Pas encore ! Je sais que c’est ridicule, que c’est juste un party et que ce n’est pas la fin du monde, mais mon anxiété s’en fout, elle, de ce que je pense. Elle m’écrase tranquillement, sournoisement, juste assez pour que je sois obligée de m’asseoir sur un banc pour reprendre mon souffle.

Fans of Maeve Binchy will love this entertaining read that transcends time with history repeating itself, proving it’s not our circumstances that define us but the power within to change. A story of life, love, loss and seeking more, three generations of women are all on a journey to change their circumstances and find the life they believe they were destined for . . . revealing a terrible secret that changes it all. In 1960s Ireland, Maggie Treacy has never felt she belongs. Determined to change her life, the transformation doesn’t come without cost, but she isn’t going to let ...

Sparkling sun, strolls in the gorgeous French countryside, that first sip of cool, crisp wine—summer is Kat’s favourite season. And this year should be no exception. As soon as Kat Jenson set foot in the idyllic French village of Kirchhoffen, she knew she’d found her home. Now she has a dreamy boyfriend, a delightful dog and the perfect job managing a bustling book café in the vibrant Parc Lemmel. But when she learns her boyfriend isn’t all he seems, it’s the start of a difficult summer for Kat.

"25 histoires pour Halloween" est un recueil envoûtant qui vous plonge au cœur de l’atmosphère mystérieuse, inquiétante et ensorcelante de la célèbre nuit d’Halloween. À travers ces vingt-cinq récits soigneusement sélectionnés, les lecteurs de tous âges sont invités à explorer un univers où la frontière entre le réel et le surnaturel devient floue, et où règnent en maîtres les sorcières maléfiques, les spectres vengeurs, les monstres effrayants et d’étranges créatures tapies dans l’ombre.

Journey to the center of the south of France - Provence and the French Riviera! Passport to European Travel Guides offers this comprehensive, yet quick and concise five-day guide to Provence and the French Riviera - including Marseille, Nice, Monaco, Antibes, Avignon, Cannes, and more - some of the world's most exclusive travel destinations!

Dear Traveler, Welcome to the WanderStories™ guide to French cuisine, traditions and customs, holidays and celebrations, humor, and what makes the French so French. We, at WanderStories™, are storytellers. We don’t tell you where to eat or sleep, we don’t intend to replace a typical travel reference guide. Our mission is to be the best local guide that you would wish to have by your side when visiting the sights. So, we meet you at the sight and take you on a tour. WanderStories™ travel guides are unique because our storytelling style puts you alongside the best local guide who ...

In 1914, while visiting her friend Madeleine, Lady Elspeth Douglas's life is thrown into chaos when war breaks out and the Germans quickly overrun Belgium, threatening France. Having just agreed to marry Alain, Madeleine's dashing brother, Lady Elspeth watches him leave to join his unit, and then she sets out for England, only to find herself trapped on the French coast.

SEPT JOURS. TROIS COUPLES. UN MEURTRE. Le Sud de la France, un temps de rêve, une villa somptueuse avec vue imprenable sur les vignes : tout est réuni pour que Kate, ses meilleures amies et leurs familles passent des vacances parfaites. Mais Kate bascule du paradis à l'enfer lorsqu'elle découvre à son arrivée un message qui ne lui laisse aucun doute : son mari la trompe. Et sa maîtresse est là, dans la villa, avec eux. C'est l'une de ses trois meilleures amies. Mais laquelle ? Laquelle est prête à piétiner vingt ans d'amitié et à détruire sa famille ?

Ever since her ex-husband Ollie filed for a divorce last Christmas, Naomi is a self-confessed scrooge. She hates her job, has exactly zero hobbies, and on top of that she’s all alone this holiday season. Spurred on by her best-friend Mia – who has invited her to spend Christmas at her snow-kissed Chateau in the Swiss Alps – she decides it’s time for change. But, when she arrives, she’s shocked to see Mia’s big brother Gabriel. It’s been fifteen years since they last saw each other, forcing her to face memories she’d rather forget.

Ce qui est bien à Noël, c'est qu'il y a tout un tas de choses à faire à la maison : maman prépare un dîner terrible. Papa a fait une chouette étincelle en décorant le sapin avec les petites ampoules qui brillent et après il a dit un gros mot. M. Blédurt rigole beaucoup et maman trouve que ça n'avance pas très vite... Heureusement, le Petit Nicolas est là, et il aide drôlement. Benjamin Lavernhe lit avec malice et intelligence les aventures drôles et tendres du Petit Nicolas et de son inoubliable bande de copains !