Winter Whispers on the Riviera: The BRAND NEW festive, escapist romance from Jennifer Bohnet for 2026

Three women destined to find each other and forge a new path to happiness.

Mellissa Knight thought she had a happy life in Devon-until Geoff, her husband of twenty-five years announces he's off to take the gap year he never had. Within days, he's gone. Reeling, Mel seizes an unexpected chance to house-sit in Antibes on the French Riviera, hoping distance might bring clarity.

Evie Sampson, an American journalist named after her great-grandmother Evelyn, arrives with a purpose. Evelyn was a war correspondent in Antibes at the end of 1945, and the journal she left behind draws Evie into the past-and deeper into the town's hidden stories.

Brigitte Tautou, a lifelong Antibes resident and owner of Vintage Vignettes, feels stuck. At 56, she's back under the roof of her overbearing mother, wondering if life still holds surprises-perhaps even love.

When their paths cross, these three very different women form an unlikely bond. As old secrets surface and present-day struggles collide, their friendship begins to reshape their futures in ways none of them expected.

A wonderfully, warm and enchanting tale of new beginnings, second chances and seizing the moment.

Praise for Jennifer Bohnet:

'With an idyllic French Riviera backdrop and a heartfelt story of second chances, romantic love and the importance of family - joyously uplifting.' - Kate Frost

'Unputdownable, a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship in the glorious south of France. What's not to love!' - Lucy Coleman

'I couldn't stop myself from turning the pages and read it in one sitting. I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended!' - Alison Sherlock

Hardback | 248 pages | Published September 2026