For those of you who haven’t heard of Carol Kirkwood, she’s one of Britain’s best-loved TV presenters, adored for her effortless charm and down-to-earth personality.
Last year Kirkwood invited her thousands of fans to Greece with her #2 Sunday Times bestselling debut novel, Under a Greek Moon, which tapped into a rich vein of glamorous, sizzling and sexy escapism that readers embraced.
This summer, Kirkwood once again delivers a sumptuous, location-driven read, transporting readers to the sun-drenched coastline of the French Riviera.
The Hotel on the Riviera follows wayward Greek heiress, Ariana Theodosis, first introduced to readers in Under a Greek Moon, who inherits the Hotel du Soleil as part of a mysterious legacy. Captivated by its faded glamour, she hopes it offers her the chance to start again.
Meanwhile, Gabriel du Lac’s family has owned the hotel for decades – and he has no intention of giving it up for a beautiful stranger. And Madame du Lac has watched the rich and famous pass through the doors of the hotel for almost half a century, and she has kept its secrets too.
As the past finally catches up with them all, a long-kept secret is about to be revealed, one that will change their lives forever.
Over the course of the novel, Ariana develops from a spoilt Hollywood brat bankrolled by her rich parents to an emotionally mature and successful hotelier. The chemistry between Ariana and Gabriel is sizzling and even when they’re at odds – perhaps especially then – sparks fly. Then there’s Madame du Lac, the reclusive family matriarch who has shut herself away in the penthouse of the hotel for decades as it has deteriorated from the mecca of Cannes’ stardom to a shabby shadow of its former self.
Kirkwood blends together the glitz and glam of Hollywood with drama, passion, scandal and secrets, all set against a glittering French Riviera backdrop. The result is a deliciously addictive page-turner that will have readers hooked from start to end.
Perfect for fans of Natasha Lester, The Hotel on the Riviera is yet another unputdownable read from Kirkwood who is quickly making a name for herself as an author to watch out for. If you’re looking for your summer read, look no further. This is escapism at its very best.
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