Lia Bathurst had always dreamed of escaping to the white sandy beaches and turquoise blue seas of the Amalfi coast โ but that dream hadnโt 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 โ and insufferably handsome โ Raphael Knight, her fatherโs business manager.
When an old black and white photo proves Liaโs claim to be true, Raph is determined to make sure this stranger, with her long caramel waves and infectious smile, doesnโt 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 Raphโs forced proximity lead to something more like... amore?
Praise for Julie Caplin:โOne unputdownable storyโ Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde
โAn irresistible slice of escapismโ Sunday Times Bestseller Phillipa Ashley
โThe descriptions of food and drink made me want to visit France immediately, if not sooner. A wonderful, summery treat for every readerโ Sue Moorcroft
โA gorgeous book, in which each little detail and plot point adds sparkle to the story โ much like the tantalising fizz in a glass of chilled champagne!โ Erin Green
โThe perfect summer escapeโ Alex Brown
โA delicious read! I could almost taste the Champagneโ Teresa F. Morgan
โOh la la, joy of a book! A stunning summer escape in the French countrysideโ Caroline Roberts
โJulie 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!โ Sarah Bennett
'Absolutely perfect! Everything you could possibly want from a summer romanceโ Annabel French
โMade 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 forโ Kim Nash
โWith an abundance of chemistry between Hattie and Luc, plus a delicious vineyard setting, The French Chateau Dream is a gloriously satisfying escapist read!โ Kate Frost
โA 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 writingโ Jessica Redland
โA 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 Lucโ Suzanne Snow
Julie Caplin is the international bestselling author of the Romantic Escapes series. Her books have hit the bestseller charts in Italy, Germany, the UK and the Czech Republic and have sold over a million copies worldwide. Her uplifting romantic comedies are set in gorgeous destinations across the globe, providing her readers with the ultimate escape.
Formerly a PR director, for many years Julie swanned around Europe taking top food and drink writers on press trips to sample the gastronomic delights of the continent. It was a tough job but someone had to do it. These trips have provided the inspiration and settings for her novels.
Julie also writes romantic and historical fiction as Jules Wake.