The Grape Series Series by Laura Bradbury

See where it all began in the first book of the #1 Bestselling Grape Series.Sent on an exchange to France, Laura becomes not only enamored with la belle vie but falls madly in love with a local Frenchman. Can she abide by the rules while still managing to follow her heart?At the age of seventeen in a last-minute twist of fate, Laura Bradbury is sent to Burgundy, France, for a year’s exchange... moreSee where it all began in the first book of the #1 Bestselling Grape Series.Sent on an exchange to France, Laura becomes not only enamored with la belle vie but falls madly in love with a local Frenchman. Can she abide by the rules while still managing to follow her heart?At the age of seventeen in a last-minute twist of fate, Laura Bradbury is sent to Burgundy, France, for a year’s exchange. She arrives knowing only a smattering of French and with no idea what to expect in her first foray out of North America. With a head full of dreams and a powerful desire to please, Laura quickly adapts to Burgundian life, learning crucial skills such as the fine art of winetasting and how to savor snails.However, the charming young men of the region mean Laura soon runs afoul of the rules, particularly the no-dating edict. Romantic afternoons in Dijon, early morning pain au chocolat runs, and long walks in the vineyards are wondrous but also present Laura with a How can she keep her hosts happy while still managing to follow her heart? Follow along on Laura’s journey to I’amour in My Grape Year.#1 Amazon bestseller. Thousands of copies sold. Hundreds of 5 star reviews.Praise for Laura Bradbury's Grape "Bradbury’s Grape Series feels like a series of honest and funny letters sent from a friend about her fascinating (and sometimes baffling) life in France. A beautiful read.”—JANICE MACLEOD, New York Times bestselling author of Paris Letters and A Paris Year“Bradbury’s Grape Series takes the reader on a romantic adventure into the heart, soul, and people of la belle France. Filled with delicious food, love, and laughter, Bradbury’s writing proves that you have to dare to follow your heart wherever it leads you...and that sometimes we have to step outside our comfort zone to truly live.”—SAMANTHA VÉRANT, author of How to Make a French Family and Seven Letters from Paris less

Get into the holiday spirit in Book #3 of Laura Bradbury's beloved Grape Series.Christmas with her French boyfriend in Burgundy? It sounds like a dream to Laura. That is, until she arrives. Festive times ahead with this special holiday edition of Laura Bradbury’s beloved and bestselling Grape Series.Despite the scrumptious food and wine to enjoy, Laura’s French Christmas brings its own set of unexpected complications... moreGet into the holiday spirit in Book #3 of Laura Bradbury's beloved Grape Series.Christmas with her French boyfriend in Burgundy? It sounds like a dream to Laura. That is, until she arrives. Festive times ahead with this special holiday edition of Laura Bradbury’s beloved and bestselling Grape Series.Despite the scrumptious food and wine to enjoy, Laura’s French Christmas brings its own set of unexpected complications. Franck’s family are determined to subject Laura to a brutal experiment in sleep deprivation, she has become the comedic relief in all Franck’s stories of his new Canadian life, and his meddling mother is determined to push Franck back together with his ex-girlfriend.Can Laura and Franck’s beginner relationship survive the holiday strain?Cozy up with My Grape Christmas for a holiday escape to the French vineyards with its incredible wines, festive holiday meals, unbridled tears, and a surprising number of impromptu drinking songs."Your books have seriously made me fall in love with reading again! Thank you!" - Amazon reviewer"Bradbury’s Grape Series feels like a series of honest and funny letters sent from a friend about her fascinating (and sometimes baffling) life in France. A beautiful read.”—JANICE MACLEOD, New York Times bestselling author of Paris Letters and A Paris Year less

My Grape Paris takes fans of Laura Bradbury’s Grape Series to the captivating world of Paris, where Laura has managed to organize an exchange year at the Sorbonne. Franck accompanies her, delighted to return to his native France. Over afternoons napping in an ancient Roman amphitheater and nights gallivanting around the Louvre, Laura dreams of becoming a sophisticated Parisian woman. However, Laura soon discovers that living in Paris is much more complicated than the fantasy... moreMy Grape Paris takes fans of Laura Bradbury’s Grape Series to the captivating world of Paris, where Laura has managed to organize an exchange year at the Sorbonne. Franck accompanies her, delighted to return to his native France. Over afternoons napping in an ancient Roman amphitheater and nights gallivanting around the Louvre, Laura dreams of becoming a sophisticated Parisian woman. However, Laura soon discovers that living in Paris is much more complicated than the fantasy. Besides inappropriate relatives and spiteful teachers, there are also questions that become impossible to ignore. Will Franck stay in Paris after Laura’s stint at the Sorbonne is up? Is their Parisian year the final hurrah for their romance? Find out in My Grape Paris, as Laura confronts love and heartbreak in the city of lights. less

Will Laura and Franck's engagement survive their tumultuous journey to the altar? My Grape Wedding, the fifth book in Laura Bradbury's #1 bestselling Grape Series, takes fans from London to the enchanting world of Burgundy five years after Laura inconveniently falls head over heels in love with Franck during a student exchange... moreWill Laura and Franck's engagement survive their tumultuous journey to the altar? My Grape Wedding, the fifth book in Laura Bradbury's #1 bestselling Grape Series, takes fans from London to the enchanting world of Burgundy five years after Laura inconveniently falls head over heels in love with Franck during a student exchange. After a spontaneous proposal in Kathmandu, the bride-to-be struggles with balancing the academic demands of a law degree at Oxford with lessons on how to be a proper Catholic and fittings with the Queen of England’s corset maker. Once in Burgundy. Laura’s anxiety grows as wedding plans fall apart. As guests arrive, the rain clouds move in, family wine tastings turn into survival of the fittest, and a bombshell from the priest leaves the couple looking for divine intervention. Laura believes she and Franck belong together, but will their relationship outlast the chaos en route to the altar? Consider this your invitation to the most uproarious and romantic french wedding of the Season. PRAISE FOR LAURA BRADBURY “Bradbury’s Grape Series feels like a series of honest and funny letters sent from a friend about her fascinating (and sometimes baffling) life in France. A beautiful read.” —Janice MacLeod, New York Times bestselling author of Paris Letters and A Paris Year “Bradbury’s Grape Series takes the reader on a romantic adventure into the heart, soul, and people of la belle France. Filled with delicious food, love, and laughter, Bradbury’s writing proves that you have to dare to follow your heart wherever it leads you…and that sometimes we have to step outside our comfort zone to truly live.” —Samantha Vérant, author of How to Make a French Family and Seven Letters from Paris less

A twenty-six year old newlywed on the path to a prestigious legal career in London buys a decrepit, revolutionary-era ruin in the tiny Burgundian village of Magny-les-Villers. Was that split-second, life-altering decision profoundly wise or utterly insane? Find out in My Grape Escape - a story for anyone who's imagined taking a U-Turn in life to seize their joy... moreA twenty-six year old newlywed on the path to a prestigious legal career in London buys a decrepit, revolutionary-era ruin in the tiny Burgundian village of Magny-les-Villers. Was that split-second, life-altering decision profoundly wise or utterly insane? Find out in My Grape Escape - a story for anyone who's imagined taking a U-Turn in life to seize their joy. Could an Oxford law student schooled in overachievement trade it all in for the humble work of polishing metal door hinges forged in 1789 at the dawn of the French Revolution? Laura Bradbury found out when, as a twenty-six year old newlywed on the path to a prestigious legal career in London, she leapt off the ladder to success to buy a decrepit ruin in the tiny French village of Magny-les-Villers with her Burgundian husband. Trading in her academic cap and gown for a ruthlessly traditional French winemaking town brought a myriad of unsettling new experiences. Laura's idealistic visions of bicycling through the French vineyards with fresh baguettes under her arm had not included being confronted with a steaming plate of veal brains for breakfast or taming an ogre of an electrician named Tin Tin who hunted wild boars in his spare time. Still, as Laura learned the art of bartering for antique armoires and rekindled romance with her husband she also gained a newfound perspective on herself, including her recurrent panic attacks and her inability to carry on conversations with the Virgin Mary like her Catholic husband and the rest of his family. Laura's tale of her escape to the vineyards of France is told with humour and a large dollop of honesty. It allows readers to travel to France without needing to buy a plane ticket! less