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Love in Provence

Name: Love in Provence
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781036702335
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Sweet romance on an unforgettable train journey

By Poppy Pennington-Smith

Series: True Love Travels

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He was her first love. She's the one he never forgot. In the sun-drenched hills of Provence, they might just get a second chance. When Annie's perfect London life crumbles, she escapes to her grandmother's chateau in France. There, she's reunited with Sebastian, her childhood sweetheart... Read More

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Sweet second chances in the South of France

Fleeing life in London, Annie escapes to her grandmother's sunny chateau and reunites with Sebastian, the childhood sweetheart who once broke her heart. As old feelings resurface amid village festivities, will secrets and responsibilities threaten their second chance at love?

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He was her first love. She's the one he never forgot. In the sun-drenched hills of Provence, they might just get a second chance.

When Annie's perfect London life crumbles, she escapes to her grandmother's chateau in France. There, she's reunited with Sebastian, her childhood sweetheart who once stole her heart.

As they plan a village festival together, old feelings resurface. But Annie's business and her ex-boyfriend back in London complicate her path forward. Meanwhile, Sebastian is hiding a secret that could change everything.

Will Annie choose the safety of her old life or risk everything for love?

With picturesque settings, heartfelt romance, and a hint of nostalgia, Love in Provence is a sweet, uplifting story about finding love where you least expect it. Perfect for readers who adore cozy, feel-good romances.

Praise for True Love Travels:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Could not put this story out of my hands, waiting to see how it would unfold.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I didn't want it to end. I was enjoying it so much.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Again, a nice read; very relaxing. You can picture the countryside-good for the soul.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Absolutely lovely. Easy read and beautifully written.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A new author to me, but I really enjoyed her style of writing.

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ISBN: 9781036702335

Publisher: Vinci Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 March 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vinci Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 206

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About the Author

Poppy Pennington-Smith writes atmospheric contemporary romance novels with strong themes of friendship and family. If you love clean, adventurous, romantic stories with humour and happy endings, you will love Poppy's True Love Travels series - books where heroines jump out of their comfort zone and pursue what they really want - and the Heart of the Hills ranch series. Poppy has always been a romantic at heart. A sucker for a happy ending, she loves writing books that give you a warm, fuzzy feeling. When she's not running around after Mr. P and Mini P, Poppy can be found drinking coffee from a Frida Kahlo mug, cuddled up in a mustard yellow blanket, watching the garden from her writing shed. Poppy's dream-come-true is talking to readers who enjoy her books. So email, tweet, and message to let her know what you think of them.

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