Escape to the Little French Cafe

**On the beautiful French coast lies the Café Belle Vie, a peaceful haven

offering a warm welcome and delicious pains au chocolat – and where Natalie’s

quiet life is about to be turned upside down…**

When thirty-one-year-old **Natalie Bright** ’s boyfriend dumps her and

immediately gets engaged to his ex-girlfriend, she escapes her heartbreak and

moves to the charming village of Chamillon on the Île de Ré.

She’s determined to build a new life there: writing about farmer’s markets for

a local magazine, exploring the local vineyards on her bike, and taking

advantage of the sunshine. And in the **Café Belle Vie** she finds a bustling

community – including new best friend Charlie – and a near-constant supply of

cakes.

All in all, things are looking pretty good.

So when a blast from the past – her teenage crush **Jay Merino** – suddenly

turns up in Chamillon, Natalie’s thrown. She’s sworn off men ever since she

moved to France, but she and Jay have a connection that stretches back years.

But could taking a chance on an old flame complete her new life – or ruin

everything she’s worked so hard for?

**A gorgeous rom com full of sunshine, croissants and sparkling romance!

Perfect for fans of Debbie Johnson, Zara Stoneley and Debbie Macomber.**

**What readers are saying about Karen Clarke:**

‘ **Had me in hysterics!** … Kept me **thoroughly entertained from start to

finish** … Fun, lighthearted and **addictive**.’ _The Writing Garnet_

‘ **Has you hooked from the beginning** … Full of friendship and romance… So

**heart-warming** … You just want to be **curled up in front of the fire**

when you read it.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘ **Had me properly laughing** … A light-hearted, fun, easy-to-read story that

will have you giggling.’ _Rachel’s Random Reads_

‘ **Karen Clarke has such a knack for writing hilariously funny one-liners**.

I have lost track whilst reading this how many times I’ve laughed out loud…

**Five Stars!** ’ _Stardust Book Reviews_

‘ **A fun and heart-warming read that had me feeling all toasty inside…**

**Karen Clarke has become one of my must-read authors** and is one I can rely

on to cheer me up and chase those bad old blues away.’ _By the Letter Book

Reviews_

‘This book **had me laughing from page one.** The story was light, funny,

warming and LOL all the way through. **I cannot recommend this book enough.**

’ _Goodreads reviewer_

‘ **Totally amazing** … So **heart-warming** while funny as well. Full of

families, beautiful seaside countryside and romance… An **excellent** book

from the first page, has you hooked and so well written. I **highly

recommend** reading this.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘ **Fabulous…** With every book I read of Karen Clarke's **she is becoming a

firm favourite of mine.** The setting of Seashell Cove sounded divine and I

would have loved to visit for myself.