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What is "The French Beach House" about?
Leap into this BRAND NEW uplifting story about love, France and second chances ❤️ Perfect for fans of Emma Cowell, Jennifer Bohnet, and Fiona Valpy!
‘Gillian’s books are just gorgeous, transporting me to France for a delicious slice of escapist romantic fiction.’ Jessica Redland
Sometimes to find where you belong, you have to jump into the deep end…
The beach house in France was meant to be their forever home. The perfect place for Zoe and her partner Ant to raise their daughter and to leave Zoe’s tumultuous past behind.
Only, Ant’s work kept him from moving with them right away. Then, as the weeks stretched into months and years, it became clear to Zoe that their relationship hadn’t survived the move.
Now Zoe’s moved on, she’s made the beach house her dream home, changed her career, and fallen in head-over-heels for Pierre.
Until Ant turns up on her doorstep, ready at last to go all in.
Ant quickly realises that a bunch of hastily-bought flowers won’t fix years of broken promises. It needs to be something bigger. So he makes a wild plan: something that will prove he’s worthy of winning back the love of his life.
It’s a gesture he’s sure Zoe will never forget… but is Ant in over his head?
Bestselling authors love Gillian Harvey’s escapist French-set novels:
‘Chase your dreams and follow your heart! I loved it!’ Heidi Swain
‘A charming second chance romance set in the glorious French countryside… A perfect summer read.’ Nancy Peach
‘A sun-drenched scenic route to second chances. Heartwarming!’ Mandy Baggot
‘Gillian Harvey is my go-to author for uplifting and engrossing stories set in France.’ Kirsten Hesketh
‘A gorgeous escapist story of second chances. I loved it.’ Alex Brown
‘Enchanting, wise and wonderfully uplifting.’ Isabelle Broom
‘Uplifting, feel-good and hilarious… This is escapism at its best. Every page felt like I was on holiday with my best friends.’ Tim Ewins
‘Irresistible! Sparkles with warmth, wit and compassion. A treat from start to finish!’ Nicola Gill
‘A gorgeous story of family, love and second chances set against a beautiful French backdrop.’ Debbie Howells
‘A wonderfully heartwarming and uplifting novel full of friendship and adventure which reminds you never to give up on romance.’ Sarah Hope
‘Wonderfully warm and enchanting… will delight readers seeking their own escape.’ Natalie Jenner
‘Wonderful… Really relatable and lovely and made me want to jump right in… Definitely an uplifting, heartwarming, escapist novel to be read with a DO NOT DISTURB sign, because once you start that very first page, you are not going to want to put it down.’ Kim Nash
‘Packed full of love and loss, joy and heartbreak. Truly touching.’ Helen Rolfe
‘Enchanting, beautifully written and with characters you will adore.’ Clare Swatman
Who wrote "The French Beach House"?
"The French Beach House" was written by Gillian Harvey.
Gillian Harvey is an author and freelance writer who lives in Norfolk. Her novels, including the bestsellers A Year at the French Farmhouse and The Riviera House Swap, are often set in France, where she lived for 14 years. Gillian is published by award-winning publisher Boldwood Books.
