Escape to the French Chateau

Can a summer trip to France turn into a second chance at love?
Between getting over a bad breakup and losing her mum, Fran is ready to put the past year behind her. So when she's offered the chance to tour the world's finest hotels as a secret shopper, she can't pack her bags fast enough.

Arriving at her next destination in the Loire Valley, an unexpected mix-up suddenly sees Fran becoming the newest employee of Chateau les Champs d'Or. Fran isn't afraid to get stuck in, but running into handsome guest, Johnny, was never part of the plan.

There to do a job, she knows she should keep her distance from him - especially when Johnny's nursing his own heartache. But despite her best efforts, he somehow manages to come to her rescue at every turn, making it harder to resist his company.

Under the glistening French sun, Fran starts to discover just who the real Johnny is behind that gruff exterior, a man she's already losing her heart to. The problem is, she's set to leave in a week, and he's been badly burned by love before. Will Fran risk it all for a shot at happily ever after, or will their time together forever remain a holiday romance?

Fans of Lucy Coleman, Phillipa Ashley and Sarah Morgan won't want to miss this heartwarmingly feel-good novel set in the idyllic French countryside, where two people are swept up in a summer of unexpected romance.

Readers are LOVING Escape to the French Chateau:

'From the minute I opened this book the characters are just unforgettable, unputdownable and after all who doesn't love books set in France? They are my weakness and I wanted to keep on reading Fran's story right to the end'

'This is the perfect summer book! Travel, French countryside, wine, love, a variety of relationships, and a couple you'll be rooting for!'

'From the start, I could not put the book down. It had a cast of characters and a lovely storyline... This is a perfect read for the summer'

'I loved this book. A great summer holiday read. Beautiful setting, interesting characters and a page-turning plot'

'Entertaining and delightful... The scenery is lovely and the description of the surrounding area and the chateau make you feel part of the story... Well done Rachel Barnett for a brilliant summer story'

'I really enjoyed this book and got so involved that I didn't want it to end. Loved the descriptions and the characters'