House of clubs / Amber Jakeman

Who holds the key to her heart? When stylish Australian widow Cynthia Huntley takes up her daughter's dare to fulfil her long-held dream of living in France, her move to a picturesque provincial village presents unexpected challenges. As she renovates the centuries-old property she calls her House of Clubs, Cynthia and handsome handyman Émile tussle over a "perfect" chandelier. Cynthia is no fool. She raised her family and managed the Huntleys' busy Sydney jewelry business after losing her beloved husband Jimmy to cancer. The mysterious yet gallant Émile turns up with a surprise or two and some useful skills. Cynthia lets him into her house, but will she let him into her heart? What is Émile fleeing? And what is worth seeking in life? As winter closes in, will Cynthia abandon her French adventure? Or can she and Émile claim love again later in life-together?