RRR presents... The French Cookery School by Caroline James - REVIEW!

Second chances come in all shapes, sizes, and when we least expect them, as this motley crew is about to find out first hand! Ladies and gents join me as we check out the latest from author Caroline James, on tour now with Rachel's Random Resources...

The French Cookery School

by

Caroline James

About the book...

Mix together a group of mature students:

A culinary Sloane, a take-away cook and a food journalist.

Add in:

A handsome host

Season with:

A celebrity chef

Bring to the boil:

At a luxurious cookery school in France!

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

Running away from an impending divorce, super-snob Caroline Carrington hopes a luxurious cookery holiday will put her back on her feet. Blackpool fish and chip café owner Fran Cartwright thinks she’s won the lottery when her husband Sid books her on a week working alongside a celebrity chef. Meanwhile, feeling she is fading at fifty, journalist Sally Parker-Brown hopes her press week covering the cookery course will enable her to boost her career.

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, then sit back and enjoy The French Cookery School!

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Prepare for the full French experience filled with beautiful lavender fields, gorgeously appointed chateaux, and an eclectic mix of characters just waiting to make their way into your heart. 

What begins as a venture of love becomes the follow through of a broken heart, but all is not lost. Light may be hard to find in the darkness, but it can often shine the brightest. When Waltho kicks off his endeavor to continue that dream interrupted and save his small portion of the world in the process, he couldn't guess the ways in which those that start out as strangers will impact his life, and he, theirs. They've much to learn from each other and many steps to take towards their futures, but in the end, this newfound family will become near and dear to your own heart... you can count on it. 

A great add to this author's body of work, and a wonderful pick for Women's Fiction and Contemporary Fiction fans. 

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Author the author...

Caroline James always wanted to write, but instead of taking a literary route, followed a career in the hospitality industry, which included owning a pub and a beautiful country house hotel. She was also a media agent representing celebrity chefs. When she finally glued her rear to a chair and began to write, the words flowed, and several novels later, she has gained many bestseller badges for her books.

The French Cookery School is Caroline’s tenth novel. Previously, The Cruise, described as: ‘Girl power for the over sixties!’ was an Amazon Top Ten Best Seller. Caroline’s hilarious novels include The Spa Break and The Best Boomerville Hotel, depicted as ‘Britain’s answer to the Best Marigold Hotel’.

She likes to write in Venus, her holiday home on wheels and in her spare time, walks with Fred, her Westie, or swims in a local lake. Caroline is a member of the Romantic Novelists Association, the SOA, ARRA and the Society of Women’s Writers & Journalists. She is also a speaker with many amusing talks heard by a variety of audiences, including cruise ship guests.

Books by Caroline James:

The French Cookery School

The Cruise

The Spa Break

Hattie Goes to Hollywood

Boomerville at Ballymegille

The Best Boomerville Hotel

Coffee Tea the Gypsy & Me

Coffee Tea the Chef & Me

Coffee Tea the Caribbean & Me

Jungle Rock

www.carolinejamesauthor.co.uk

Twitter: @CarolineJames12

Facebook: Caroline James Author

Instagram: Caroline James Author

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun.

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

RRR presents... THE CRUISE by Caroline James - REVIEW!

Ready to set sail on the high seas?  It's time to meet and greet today's second Rachel's Random Resources tour as we climb aboard The Diamond Star and chart a course for change!  That's right.  The ladies three that star in the story are out for change, and we're not simply talking about a makeover, but a life-over, or at least what the next chapter of theirs may look like.  Curious?  Pack your bags and prepare to board as we take a look at today's ebook of choice...

The Cruise

by

Caroline James

One More Chapter

About the book...

#THECRUISE

Three friends set sail on a luxury cruise… will they be able to catch a husband on the open seas?

Leaving behind the heartache, guilt and disappointment of their real lives, three friends decide that now they’re in their sixties, it’s time they finally did something for themselves!

Swapping Christmas turkeys and BBC reruns for crystal waters, white sandy beaches and smooth golden rum, Anne, Jane and Kath throw caution (and tradition) to the wind as they set sail on a luxury two-week Christmas cruise around the Caribbean.

Will the three friends find the comfort and joy they seek aboard the Diamond Star?

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Having read her prior release, The Spa Break, I knew I was in for a treat.  The author gives us something you don't see a lot of...older characters taking the lead, and having the time of their lives...and makes it something that crosses generations.  It's relateable whether you're 19 or 99 and the antics they get up to are priceless at any age!  

I loved how close they all were, and the initial showdown at the reunion certainly proves that point from the word GO.  Can't say I've been to any reunions, but I can imagine being faced with those you didn't really hang with them on a whole new level while everyone is trying to one up each other...no thank you...or perhaps YES PLEASE with a group of friends such as these.  They are there for each other through thick and thin, and that's not to say they don't tell it like it is because they most certainly do, they've just been around the block before so they aren't thrown off their game nearly as often.  Each one of these ladies goes through a transformation in some way, the most notable, perhaps, being Jane.  I really felt her come into her own, and by doing so, she opened herself up for bigger, better, life enriching experiences, and connections.  Kath may be the one faring the worst health wise, but she's not out of the game just yet, and aims to prove as much.  She doesn't gain as much tangibly as the others, but there is something to be said for peace of mind and taking the reins on one's own life.  Anne was the one I worried about the most, seeing as Dicky set his sights on her , but she had a good head on her shoulders and true friends he could rely on...what more could you ask for?  We'd be remiss if we didn't mention Selwyn when he has a bigger purpose for his journey too, and plays such a big part in all their stories, albeit for the better.  He was quite the character, but in a charming way, and his easygoing, self confident vibes certainly have a transforming effect on those that surround.

All in all, it was a trip in the right direction with a course set for life, love, and friendship...all things that they achieved in spades!  Though it wasn't all smooth sailing, by book's end everything is set to rights, and a few characters may just surprise you with their 180s.  A great pick for Women's Fiction fans, and those who could use the reminder that the only one that can stop us from truly living is ourselves.

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About the author...

Best-selling author of women’s fiction, Caroline James, has owned and run businesses encompassing all aspects of the hospitality industry, a subject that often features in her novels. She is based in the UK but escapes whenever lockdown allows. A public speaker, which has included talks and lectures on cruise ships worldwide, Caroline is also a consultant and food writer. Caroline writes articles and runs writing workshops, is a member of the Romantic Novelist’s Association, the Society of Women’s Writer & Journalists and the Society of Authors. In her spare time, Caroline can be found walking with Fred, her Westie and in summer, wild water swimming. In winter, when not working, she relaxes with her head in a book and hand in a box of chocolates.

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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!