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Karen Cass
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Sophie Claire
About this listen
Where there's a will, can love find a way?
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.
When the two meet, it's clear they couldn't be more different: Gabriel has lived in the small country village all his life; Daisy is a city girl whose career means everything. He is laid-back and messy; she is used to being in control. As they begin to work together, sparks fly. Yet they're inexplicably drawn to each other and, in the heat of the Provence sun, secrets begin to spill. Perhaps Daisy can trust him with her carefully guarded heart after all?
But Gabriel is still searching for the missing will that proves the farmhouse belongs to him—and in doing so, risks upturning everything he and Daisy have started to build together....
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- Beth Hall
- 12-06-22
Such a lovely book
This was my fist book by Sophie Claire. I already love Karen Cass. This story was heartfelt and just all around lovely!
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- Judyth D. Mckinney
- 06-03-22
LOVED IT!
Could use a sequel. Just wanted the story to keep going. Wonderful details and story.
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- Ethan
- 09-28-22
Sweet and heartwarming
A sweet and wonderful romance that is an absolute pleasure to listen to. Wish there was a second book!
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- TheresaG
- 10-07-23
Just lovely!
I really enjoyed the love story, family & small village life and of course the setting.
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- Caroline Mangum
- 05-02-23
Disappointing
So formulaic. Daisy has a crush on a man she’s at ends with. That’s it.
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- Helen McCarthy
- 05-09-24
Boring, no depth to the story
I didn't finish the book so maybe somehow it took off after chapter 5. But before that… Good grief! Every chapter was how hot Daisy thought the builder was. Detail after detail, after detail about his physical attributes in each of the 5 chapters. Enough already I got the idea they are both hot. The story seemed secondary to this. I wouldn't recommend the book.
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