Country Life is already dreaming of Valentine’s Day, so we’ve got two romance-themed books up for grabs.
The Bell and the Blade by Paullina Simons
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It’s 1944. The world is at war. Forces of evil hold Europe by the throat.
After a mysterious massacre at sea, a ragtag alliance forms in the heart of occupied Belgium.
A handful of Allied soldiers band together with a fearless group of female freedom fighters led by Charlotte Fontaine to carry out a mission no-one else can.
The target: unreachable.
The clock: ticking.
The consequences: apocalyptic.
Charlotte: Resolute, hardened by loss — she’ll stop at nothing to save the one she loves.
Fletcher: Sharp as a blade, he never wanted to lead, but now he’s the only one who can finish it.
Louise: Radiant. Innocent. She dreams of peace, but the war won’t let her go.
Rafael: Rebellious, reckless, romantic-and brought to his knees by love.
With time running out, they're hunted by a brilliant and relentless German officer hell-bent on their destruction. In a world on fire, it’s the unbreakable bonds between the unlikely heroes that make all the difference.
From the master storyteller of The Bronze Horseman comes a thrilling, darkly funny, and heartbreaking epic of love, brotherhood, and sacrifice — when every heartbeat could be your last.
The Bell and the Blade by Paullina Simons is published by Pan Macmillan, RRP $34.99.
Love, Al Dente by Jenna Lo Bianco
Alessio’s a pedantic, uptight former chef of a renowned Australian restaurant who has vowed to never set foot in a commercial kitchen again.
Francesca’s a passionate, free-spirited Italian cook who lives and breathes pasta, and happens to be in desperate need of a knight in shining chef whites.
A centuries-old pasta battle.
A little white lie.
And a whole lot of chemistry.
Will they be able to handle the heat in the kitchen?
Or will it be a recipe for disaster?
Love, Al Dente by Jenna Lo Bianco is published by Pan Macmillan, RRP $34.99.
GIVEAWAY
We have one copy of Love, Al Dente and two copies of The Bell and the Blade to give away. First prize will receive a copy of each book, second prize will get a copy of The Bell and The Blade. For a chance to win, send your name, address, daytime phone number and the answer to this question: What Undera business makes gelato from their own farm’s milk? (Hint: Page 4) Entries close on Friday, January 23 via post to: Country Life ‘Romance reads’ Competition, PO Box 8000, Shepparton, 3632; or email to: competition@countrynews.com.au — please include the words ‘Romance reads’ in the subject line.
WINNERS
The winners of our New Year Novels book giveaway are: First prize, Cath Birkett from Mooroopna, second and third prize, Moira Hazel from Nathalia and Jenny Noller from Shepparton.Congratulations! Collect your prize from the The News office at 7940 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Shepparton.
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