After she’s sabotaged by a fellow chef, Sophie leaves her life as a top chef to fly to her beloved grandmother’s bedside in France after the woman has a stroke. To her surprise the home she remembers has been turned into a resort with two restaurants and a vineyard. Here she has the chance to achieve her dream of becoming the chef of a Michelin starred restaurant, if she can find the courage and stamina. Thank heavens grandma lived in France, not Scranton. The story just wouldn’t have been the same! Seriously, I loved this story with its beautiful setting and second chances theme

A sensory and envisioned delight, #TheSecretRecipesofSophieValroux# takes the reader on a deep dive into a soul searing failure and a hard won, soaring success. Layered like the ingredients of a Michelin feast, multiple story lines play out, some with vivid descriptions of ingredients, food and wine that bring the Author's words to life with visual imagery, transporting the reader to France and to table. Readers of Seven Letters to Paris will recognize parts of Samantha Verant's personal story. Her culinary skill and love of good food and wine are evident, If you have ever been curious about the kitchen hierarchy, pace and egos involved in a high powered Restaurant, you will learn a great deal. Aside from brilliant food, the characters are so engaging that It is a pleasure to read how their storylines play out. Since this is France, several types of love run throughout. Love of Country, family, friends, and a well constructed personal love story balance this book and make it great fun to read.
And yes Karma is an " ingredient". You will learn a lot about France, human nature and the power of redemption. There are many messages tucked inside the pages..#TheSecretRecipiesofSophieValroux# is the perfect read for the Francophile, the Foodie, the home chef, and most importantly, those who believe in the powers of true love.