Hodder & Stoughton Summer at the French Olive Grove: The perfect romantic summer escape, set in sunny Provence!

**Sophie Claire's sparkling new romance novel, This Christmas in Paris, is available to pre-order now!** 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 baker 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 upside-down, 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? *** Readers love Summer at the French Olive Grove! 'Romantic . . . heartwarming and uplifting' Reader Review 'The perfect summery read' Reader Review 'Heartwarming, humorous and heartbreaking' Reader Review 'Glorious setting . . . you can almost feel the warm sunshine on your skin' Reader Review 'A stunning story . . . heart, love, loss and a delightful cast of characters' Reader Review Autorid: Sophie Claire