The recipe for a perfect summer

Step 1: Mix together a group of mature students

Step 2: Add in a handsome host

Step 3: Season with a celebrity chef

Step 4: Bring to the boil at a luxurious cookery school in France!

Waltho Williams has no idea what hes letting himself in for when he opens the doors to his beautiful French home, La Maison du Paradis. But with dwindling funds, a cookery school seems like the perfect business plan

Divorcee caterer Caroline needs to be able stand on her own two feet. While warm-hearted Fran hopes to help her beloved husband fulfil his lifelong dream. And for food journalist Sally its a PR opportunity until a certain celebrity chef gets under her skin

But will the eclectic group be a recipe for success, or will the mismatched relationships sink like a souffle?

Whip out an apron, grab a wooden spoon and take a culinary trip to La Maison du Paradis

Readers LOVE The French Cookery School:

A hilarious, heart-warming story of love and food will have you laughing all the way to the pantry! Caroline has done it again! Celebrity chef Valentina Harris

This is like a lovely holiday with humour and heart thrown in as part of the package A fantastic summer read Bestselling author Faith Hogan

'Food, laughter & love are the ingredients of a great novel! I loved it and devoured the pages in one glorious sitting Bestselling author Nicola May

'Caroline has come up with all the right ingredients, and there is nothing half-baked about this delightful story' Claire Bassano

A wonderful story about finding romance and friendship when you least expect it, this is the perfect summery escape Bestselling author Fiona Leitch

'I find it hard to imagine a better holiday read. The talented Caroline James at her very best. Bestselling author Eva Glyn

As fluffy as a french meringue. Its a perfect novel

Books by Caroline James