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OverviewPre-order the first book in a gorgeous new series of European-set escapist romances!'A wonderful setting, beautiful flowers, a fabulous grumpy sunshine couple, and a gorgeous dog. What's not to love?' – Jessica Redland ‘A gorgeous escapist read.’ – Holly Martin ‘Gorgeous setting. Wonderfully romantic. I loved this story!’ – Samantha Tonge One fresh start. One unexpected encounter. Can love bridge the gap?When Rosie leaves behind her ordinary life in England to open a flower shop on Amsterdam’s water, she expects nothing less than a fairytale. Max, her handsome but brooding new neighbour, prefers to keep the world at arm’s length – and living on the houseboat next door, he’s not too thrilled about the new company. As Rosie’s business blossoms, so do her feelings for Max. But Rosie isn't sure she's ready for a relationship, and Max is still nursing a broken heart. Then a rival in the flower market threatens her dreams, Rosie discovers that the most beautiful things can bloom when you learn to go with the flow – and allow someone to stand by your side. Will Rosie and Max allow themselves to be swept away by love, or is their relationship doomed to sink before it can swim? A fun, feel-good romance that will whisk you away to Amsterdam's picturesque canals. Perfect for fans of Julie Caplin, Rebecca Raisin, and Cressida McLaughlin. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Annabel FrenchPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Imprint: AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Volume: Book 1 Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.260kg ISBN: 9780008736446ISBN 10: 0008736448 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 19 June 2025 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available ![]() This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsPRAISE FOR ANNABEL FRENCH: 'A charming and evocative read that will have you dreaming in French and wishing you were there.’ Rebecca Raisin ‘A Provencal sun drenched read that conjures up the scent of summer in France.’ Julie Caplin ‘Swoony and romantic!’ Leonie Mack ‘Oh la la! This is the perfect escape.’ Bella Osborne ‘The kind of romance that ticks all my boxes. The perfect, escapist holiday read.’ Sarah Bennett ‘Beautifully written – a real gem of a read!’ Lucy Coleman PRAISE FOR ANNABEL FRENCH: ‘A beautifully written feel-good romcom’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fun and entertaining…you'll fall in love with the characters and the location!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This grumpy sunshine romcom is the perfect beach read…I laughed out loud!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Perfect read for curling up on the sofa…This is definitely a winner.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A perfect piece of romantic, escapism’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘As comforting as a roaring fire on a freezing cold day – not one to be missed.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gorgeous second-chance love story.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Author InformationAnnabel French is a bestselling author of several contemporary romantic fiction stories for HarperCollins. Based in southeast England with her family, when she's not busy locked in her study writing, or daydreaming, she can be seen in the great outdoors, running after her two dogs, Wotsit and Skips. This is the first novel in the chateau series. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |