Laura Spalding has life all worked out: a flourishing writing career a lovely home a cute dog and a handsome boyfriend: Angus. Then plot twist Angus walks out leaving Laura with sole charge of Meg the dog and a serious case of writer's block. With the deadline on her latest novel looming Laura gives in to her agent’s suggestion that she go on a writer’s retreat. Perhaps two weeks in the South of France will help her find inspiration again? But when Laura arrives in the idyllic village of St-Antonin-Noble-Val she’s surprised to discover the other guests are less than thrilled to have a published author in their mix. Only non-writer Finn is willing to give her the time of day and they immediately become close. And incredibly Laura finds she can write again. Then a surprise arrival at the retreat throws everything off course and Laura realises that there’s more to life than professional success. Should she risk everything to follow her heart?