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

The missing chapter in Laura and Franck's love story you've been waiting for.After their unexpected love affair in France, Laura and Franck are separated when she has to return to Canada. Can Franck get to Canada so they can reunite? Even if he can, can their fairytale romance survive the rigors of Canadian life? Enjoy Book Two in the #1 Bestselling Grape SeriesLaura has to say a gut-wrenching au revoir to Franck when she returns to Canada at the end of her exchange year... moreThe missing chapter in Laura and Franck's love story you've been waiting for.After their unexpected love affair in France, Laura and Franck are separated when she has to return to Canada. Can Franck get to Canada so they can reunite? Even if he can, can their fairytale romance survive the rigors of Canadian life? Enjoy Book Two in the #1 Bestselling Grape SeriesLaura has to say a gut-wrenching au revoir to Franck when she returns to Canada at the end of her exchange year. Nobody thinks they can survive as a couple with an ocean and a continent between them, and even they have to admit it doesn't look good. Laura is committed to starting her undergraduate degree in Montréal and not only does Franck not qualify to immigrate to Canada, but he's broke and has never even flown on an airplane before.Can Franck make it to Québec so they can be together again? If so, can their fairytale romance endure the reality of real life and a Canadian winter? 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

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

In the seventh book in Laura Bradbury's bestselling Grape Series, Laura and Franck move back in Burgundy with their young daughters - can their little family (and their marriage!) adapt to life in a traditional French winemaking village? Five years after My Grape Escape, Laura and Franck bring their two young daughters back to Burgundy to tackle their newest project, a derelict 16th-century winemaker’s cottage located behind Franck’s family home... moreIn the seventh book in Laura Bradbury's bestselling Grape Series, Laura and Franck move back in Burgundy with their young daughters - can their little family (and their marriage!) adapt to life in a traditional French winemaking village? Five years after My Grape Escape, Laura and Franck bring their two young daughters back to Burgundy to tackle their newest project, a derelict 16th-century winemaker’s cottage located behind Franck’s family home. Navigating the different rules for raising children and managing a family in a small French village prove every bit as challenging for Laura as learning to drive a stick shift through narrow streets or arguing with tyrannical French officials over paint colors (spoiler any color as long as it’s gray). Come along on this evocative and honest journey where love, coupled with good French food and local wine, pave the way to la belle vie. "When reading your books they transport me to another world which feeds my soul. They show me another way of life full of history enriched by tradition and family. Please keep on writing more, more, more!!!" - Amazon Reviewer 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

My Grape Cellar takes fans of Laura Bradbury’s Grape Series back to the charming village of Beaune, where Laura and Franck embark on another grande adventure to restore a long-neglected wine cellar beneath the cobblestone streets—sight unseen. Much as they dream of family winetastings in this relic of historic France, reviving a thirteenth-century cellar proves a formidable task... moreMy Grape Cellar takes fans of Laura Bradbury’s Grape Series back to the charming village of Beaune, where Laura and Franck embark on another grande adventure to restore a long-neglected wine cellar beneath the cobblestone streets—sight unseen. Much as they dream of family winetastings in this relic of historic France, reviving a thirteenth-century cellar proves a formidable task. Laura never imagined she’d be hunting through ancient sinks, hauling stones by moonlight, or appointing godparents for a medieval cave, all while managing an even more important project: a new baby. Can Laura and Franck transform a dingy cellar full of garbage and coal into a magical space in the wine capital of Burgundy? Find out in My Grape Cellar, book 6 in the bestselling Grape Series. less

In the ninth book in Laura Bradbury's #1 bestselling Grape series, Laura learns that having a baby is vastly different in France.My Grape Baby takes fans of Laura Bradbury’s Grape Series back to Burgundy, where Laura and Franck embark on one of their biggest adventures yet - a third pregnancy and baby to be born in France... moreIn the ninth book in Laura Bradbury's #1 bestselling Grape series, Laura learns that having a baby is vastly different in France.My Grape Baby takes fans of Laura Bradbury’s Grape Series back to Burgundy, where Laura and Franck embark on one of their biggest adventures yet - a third pregnancy and baby to be born in France.Not only is the paperwork endless and the pregnancy guidelines completely different, but doctor's examinations involve significantly less clothing and Laura's French mother-in-law is insisting the new baby is named "Marie" after the Virgin Mary.Much as Laura has always dreamed of having a third child (and has now dragged Franck along for the ride), she discovers she's woefully prepared for the rule that no husbands are allowed in the OR, demolishing a supporting wall in her house in her third trimester, or the hazards of steak tartare.Find out if Laura and Franck manage to pull off their most important creation yet - a grape baby born amongst the vineyards of France."Laura Bradbury's writing will make you hungry for life." - Amazon reviewerPraise 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