The French House Share: A BRAND NEW heartwarming story of new beginnings, friendship and finding love again from Gillian Harvey for 2026

‘I can’t live with total strangers... can I?’

Bella’s living her dream life, running a beautiful, rural French B&B and has finally put her past behind her. But when her husband suddenly asks for a divorce, everything changes.

Forced to abandon everything she’d built before, she finds herself moving to the beautiful town of Versailles, where she takes a job working in a hotel, and moves into a chaotic house share.

At first, it doesn’t feel like a problem that she can’t seem to convince her young housemates she’s older than them – it’s quite nice to pretend she’s in her 20s again. But when it becomes clear her new boss has also hired her under false pretences, she starts to wonder if she’s gone from living the dream to living a lie.

Despite the chaos though, she starts to feel that spark return. Even more so when handsome American landlord Brad arrives on the scene. But with so many secrets – now and in her past – how will Bella’s new start end?

Don’t miss this gorgeous, escapist, uplifting story!

‘An evocative and beautifully crafted story about love and second chances. I loved it!’ Nicola Gill, author

‘This is such a lovely feel good book! I was really rooting for Bella, desperately wanting things to turn out well for her... The descriptions of life in France are excellent; it would be a great book to take on holiday!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved my escape to France with Gillian Harvey’s The French House Share. I was immediately invested in Bella’s journey as she struggled to make a new start... Pure enjoyment!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I absolutely loved all the French bits. The locations, the cafes, the people and the overall vibe were simply sublime. It really made me feel like I’m living in France... One of those stories you wish you could step into!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A wonderful story of new beginnings, new friendships and love. Hard to put down, perfect reading.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Oh, Gillian, you've done it again! Now, not only do I want to go and live in France, but I fancy a change of career to hospitality!... A story of second chances, and learning more about oneself in times of pressure. Oh, and of course there is romance!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I love books about France and romance with a great story, and Gillian Harvey always delivers... A great story of love, rediscovery, friendship, and living your best life.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Enchanting, beautifully written and with characters you will adore... An absolute triumph.’ Clare Swatman

‘An uplifting, heartwarming, escapist novel to be read with a DO NOT DISTURB sign, because once you start that very first page, you are not going to want to put it down.’ Kim Nash, author

‘I inhaled this gorgeous novel in two greedy sittings. Escapist, romantic and deliciously atmospheric.’ Nicola Gill, author

'Gorgeously atmospheric and wise’ Linda McEvoy, author