PRAISE FOR
THE SECRET FRENCH RECIPES OF SOPHIE VALROUX
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“Vérant (How to Make a French Family, 2017) immerses readers in the sounds, smells, and tastes of a professional kitchen, with a cast of sous-chefs, old friends, and a gruff but handsome mushroom forager along for the ride. Francophiles and fans of Mary Simses and Roselle Lim will adore Sophie's journey.”
~Booklist
"Verant’s sparkling debut novel…[and] enticing culinary tale will appeal to romance fans and foodies alike.”
~ Publishers Weekly
"A lush and lovely story full of food and French atmosphere. C’est bon!”
~The Parkersburg News and Sentinel (WV)
“The
Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux” by Samantha Vérant is not just
a tale of following one’s dreams. It’s a story of persevering and
succeeding when those dreams are seemingly crushed and shattered. With
food descriptions and detailed recipes that will make the reader
salivate in every chapter, this novel epitomizes the French noble spirit
of success and jubilation despite life’s constant twists and turns."
~ Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star
“Verant
transports us to the enchanting setting of Southern France and the magic of
an exquisite French kitchen. This delectable novel is pure escapism
through the delicious dishes made by chef Sophie’s expert hands, the romance
involving a childhood friend, and the splendor of France. Verant’s amazing
recipes are included as the perfect companion to this tasty debut.”
~ Roselle
Lim, author of Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck
and Fortune
“A passion for all things gourmet leaps off the page in Samantha Verant’s newest novel. Told from the perspective of a determined female chef, set amid a beautiful French backdrop, The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux is a delicious tale of self-discovery. Thoroughly enjoyable!”
“A passion for all things gourmet leaps off the page in Samantha Verant’s newest novel. Told from the perspective of a determined female chef, set amid a beautiful French backdrop, The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux is a delicious tale of self-discovery. Thoroughly enjoyable!”
~ Nicole Meier, author of The Second Chance Supper Club
“Indulge in the delicious story of a professional chef, spiced with a French château and sweetened with a love story. A charming read.”
“Indulge in the delicious story of a professional chef, spiced with a French château and sweetened with a love story. A charming read.”
~ Janice MacLeod,
author of New York Times
bestsellers Paris Letters and A Paris Year
“Samantha Vérant brings her love of France and food to this vibrant, gratifying book. The recipes and characters leap off the page and Vérant deftly appeals to all five senses, as well as the heart. A perfect novel for anyone who enjoys good food and a great tale.”
“Samantha Vérant brings her love of France and food to this vibrant, gratifying book. The recipes and characters leap off the page and Vérant deftly appeals to all five senses, as well as the heart. A perfect novel for anyone who enjoys good food and a great tale.”
~ Michelle Gable, New York Times bestselling author of A Paris Apartment and The
Summer I Met Jack
“Told with pep and so-vivid-you-can-taste-it food descriptions, The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux is a sumptuous, transporting read from start to finish. What a pleasure to follow Sophie’s journey, one of love, family, and confidence lost—and found—through food.”
“Told with pep and so-vivid-you-can-taste-it food descriptions, The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux is a sumptuous, transporting read from start to finish. What a pleasure to follow Sophie’s journey, one of love, family, and confidence lost—and found—through food.”
~ Jessica Tom, author of Food Whore: A Novel of Dining & Deceit
“The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux is a scrumptious novel about family, love, and food, layered like the very best dishes, each bite revealing another luscious note. If you love fiction and food, Samantha Verant serves it up right.”
“The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux is a scrumptious novel about family, love, and food, layered like the very best dishes, each bite revealing another luscious note. If you love fiction and food, Samantha Verant serves it up right.”
~ Amy E. Reichert, author
of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake
“I savored every page of The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux. Join a ‘ruined’ chef as she rebuilds her life at an ancestral chateau, rekindles an old romance, and, of course, labors in the grand kitchens where aspirations are fostered and dreams brought to fruition. With an ear for language, evocative sensory details, and delectable recipes, Samantha Verant invites us to take our seat at the table and relish a delicious sojourn in the south of France. And just remember: never trust a skinny chef.”
“I savored every page of The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux. Join a ‘ruined’ chef as she rebuilds her life at an ancestral chateau, rekindles an old romance, and, of course, labors in the grand kitchens where aspirations are fostered and dreams brought to fruition. With an ear for language, evocative sensory details, and delectable recipes, Samantha Verant invites us to take our seat at the table and relish a delicious sojourn in the south of France. And just remember: never trust a skinny chef.”
~ Juliet Blackwell, New York
Times bestselling author of The
Vineyards of Champagne
“Featuring an ambitious young chef, an elegant château, and the enduring charm of the French countryside, The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux is the perfect escape! Pour yourself a glass of wine, put on a Charles Trenet album, pick up this book, and you’re there…”
“Featuring an ambitious young chef, an elegant château, and the enduring charm of the French countryside, The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux is the perfect escape! Pour yourself a glass of wine, put on a Charles Trenet album, pick up this book, and you’re there…”
~ Ann Mah, USA Today
bestselling author of The Lost Vintage
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