Laura Madeleine Series
by4 books in this series
The Lost French Summer
France, 1943. In a mountain village, forbidden love is deadlier than war – and some letters were never meant to be found…
High in the mountains of the South of France, baker’s daughter Ceci is trying to survive the war. Their remote village is occupied by the enemy – but more dangerous is the fact she has fallen for the one person she is forbidden to love.
With every stolen kiss in the shadow of the hillside, she risks her life. With each secret glance across the wild sage, she sacrifices everything…
Fifty years later, Annie travels from England to Paris in search of her long-lost grandmother. Armed only with a bundle of letters, she pieces together a story hidden for decades.
As the truth comes to light, Annie realises that some secrets were buried for a reason. Uncovering them will change everything she knew about her family – and herself.
Breathe the mountain air and lose yourself in this unforgettable tale of love, war and the ultimate sacrifice. Perfect for fans of Evie Woods, Eve Chase and Santa Montefiore.
High in the mountains of the South of France, baker’s daughter Ceci is trying to survive the war. Their remote village is occupied by the enemy – but more dangerous is the fact she has fallen for the one person she is forbidden to love.
With every stolen kiss in the shadow of the hillside, she risks her life. With each secret glance across the wild sage, she sacrifices everything…
Fifty years later, Annie travels from England to Paris in search of her long-lost grandmother. Armed only with a bundle of letters, she pieces together a story hidden for decades.
As the truth comes to light, Annie realises that some secrets were buried for a reason. Uncovering them will change everything she knew about her family – and herself.
Breathe the mountain air and lose yourself in this unforgettable tale of love, war and the ultimate sacrifice. Perfect for fans of Evie Woods, Eve Chase and Santa Montefiore.
The Chocolatier's Secret
Paris, 1909. In the city’s most prestigious patisserie, forbidden love turns dangerous – and one betrayal echoes through generations…
Through the windows of Pâtisserie Clermont, golden caramel glistens, chocolate éclairs gleam and macarons shimmer. For Guillaume, a poor railway worker turned apprentice, this world of sugar and splendour feels impossibly out of reach.
But it’s not just the confectionery fashioned for Parisian high society that captivates him. He is entranced by Jeanne, the patissier’s daughter – elegant, untouchable and promised to another. Their love is forbidden. To pursue it, they risk everything.
Eighty years later, a young academic discovers a faded photograph of her grandfather beside two strangers. On the back, just two words are scrawled: forgive me.
Determined to uncover the truth, she unravels a story of star-crossed lovers and a single devastating choice – one whose consequences still linger decades later.
More sumptuous than your favourite treat, The Chocolatier’s Secret is a deliciously gripping and moving tale of love, betrayal and secrets across generations. A Parisian escape perfect for fans of Evie Woods, Eve Chase and Santa Montefiore.
Through the windows of Pâtisserie Clermont, golden caramel glistens, chocolate éclairs gleam and macarons shimmer. For Guillaume, a poor railway worker turned apprentice, this world of sugar and splendour feels impossibly out of reach.
But it’s not just the confectionery fashioned for Parisian high society that captivates him. He is entranced by Jeanne, the patissier’s daughter – elegant, untouchable and promised to another. Their love is forbidden. To pursue it, they risk everything.
Eighty years later, a young academic discovers a faded photograph of her grandfather beside two strangers. On the back, just two words are scrawled: forgive me.
Determined to uncover the truth, she unravels a story of star-crossed lovers and a single devastating choice – one whose consequences still linger decades later.
More sumptuous than your favourite treat, The Chocolatier’s Secret is a deliciously gripping and moving tale of love, betrayal and secrets across generations. A Parisian escape perfect for fans of Evie Woods, Eve Chase and Santa Montefiore.
The Faded Ink
The South of France, 1919. In the aftermath of war, one woman makes a desperate choice to leave everything behind. But the truth of her past is written in ink – waiting to be discovered…
The First World War may be over, but for Emeline Vane, there is no peace. Lost in grief and desperate for a new life, she boards a train in secret – and disappears.
Far from home, in a coastal village in the South of France, Emeline discovers a world of sun-ripened cherries, wildflowers and the glittering Mediterranean Sea. A local fisherman, Aaró, brings in his catch each sunrise – and slowly captures her heart.
Emeline might have run from her past, but she can’t stop her secrets from blowing in on the ocean breeze…
Fifty years later, a solicitor discovers Emeline’s tattered diary. Its yellowed pages, filled with faded ink, tell the story she vowed to hide.
The truth was never meant to be found – but now it’s too late…
Step into the past and escape to the sun-kissed shores of France in this deeply moving, evocative and utterly charming story of love, loss and second chances. Perfect for fans of Eve Chase, Evie Woods and Santa Montefiore.
The First World War may be over, but for Emeline Vane, there is no peace. Lost in grief and desperate for a new life, she boards a train in secret – and disappears.
Far from home, in a coastal village in the South of France, Emeline discovers a world of sun-ripened cherries, wildflowers and the glittering Mediterranean Sea. A local fisherman, Aaró, brings in his catch each sunrise – and slowly captures her heart.
Emeline might have run from her past, but she can’t stop her secrets from blowing in on the ocean breeze…
Fifty years later, a solicitor discovers Emeline’s tattered diary. Its yellowed pages, filled with faded ink, tell the story she vowed to hide.
The truth was never meant to be found – but now it’s too late…
Step into the past and escape to the sun-kissed shores of France in this deeply moving, evocative and utterly charming story of love, loss and second chances. Perfect for fans of Eve Chase, Evie Woods and Santa Montefiore.
The Last Postcard
Spain, 1928. With blood on her hands, a young woman runs. Years later, a postcard reveals a life built on secrets…
In the dead of night, Alejandra flees.
Accused of murder, she crosses the sea to Tangier – the glittering port city on the edge of two worlds. There, she loses herself in maze-like streets and sun-drenched courtyards, where the air is scented with saffron and heat clings to her skin.
Against the backdrop of the shimmering sea, winding alleys conceal danger, every shadow hides a secret – and Alejandra can be whoever she chooses to be. But her new life comes at a cost… And the truth is catching up with her.
Fifty years later, a struggling author pawns his typewriter for an old writing case. Inside, Sam finds a postcard: a trace of a life long hidden.
Drawn into a mystery he cannot turn from, Sam follows a trail of scandal and betrayal – until it leads him to an overgrown villa, where the danger has only just begun…
Lose yourself in the blue skies and baking heat of this richly atmospheric historical mystery spanning decades. Perfect for fans of Evie Woods, Eve Chase and Santa Montefiore.
In the dead of night, Alejandra flees.
Accused of murder, she crosses the sea to Tangier – the glittering port city on the edge of two worlds. There, she loses herself in maze-like streets and sun-drenched courtyards, where the air is scented with saffron and heat clings to her skin.
Against the backdrop of the shimmering sea, winding alleys conceal danger, every shadow hides a secret – and Alejandra can be whoever she chooses to be. But her new life comes at a cost… And the truth is catching up with her.
Fifty years later, a struggling author pawns his typewriter for an old writing case. Inside, Sam finds a postcard: a trace of a life long hidden.
Drawn into a mystery he cannot turn from, Sam follows a trail of scandal and betrayal – until it leads him to an overgrown villa, where the danger has only just begun…
Lose yourself in the blue skies and baking heat of this richly atmospheric historical mystery spanning decades. Perfect for fans of Evie Woods, Eve Chase and Santa Montefiore.