Rachel Barnett

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A glamorous escape. An irresistible attraction.
Escape to Lake Garda where old secrets and new desires collide at Italy's most exclusive cookery school.

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I absolutely adored this book and read it in a day. Once I started, I didn't want to put it down.

~ Reader review, A Summer on the Riviera

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'Tis the season to find your heart's true home
Cosy up with this heartwarming Scottish romance

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Unputdownable stories set in the world's most glamorous destinations.

Unexpected romance - hidden secrets - drama and twists against backdrops so vivid you'll want to pack your bags

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Hello, i'm Rachel, and I write contemporary, escapist fiction that whisks you away to Europe's most beautiful destinations.

If you love drama, page-turning storylines, and stories best enjoyed with coffee in hand and your heart in your mouth, you're in the right place. From sparkling Italian lakes and French châteaux to snow-dusted Scottish castles and Alpine lodges, where you'll discover forbidden romance, family secrets, and twists that will keep you reading long past bedtime.

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