
📚 Book 1 of a completed 3-book series
When Ellie inherits a crumbling stone cottage in Provence, she's hoping for a fresh start—but the overgrown lavender and peeling shutters make her wonder if she's bitten off more than she can chew. That is, until her guarded neighbour Julien and his adorable little boy stumble into her life, bringing unexpected sparks of joy she thought were gone for good. Between rescuing a stray dog and restoring her charming "La Masionette" to its former glory, Ellie finds herself falling under Provence's spell—and trying desperately to ignore the electric connection with Julien that only grows stronger. With plans to leave after the summer season, she's determined to keep her heart safe, but the magic of this sun-drenched corner of France has other ideas.