Bellegarde

Ooh la la! A historical rom-com with a modern twist-perfect for fans of Bridgerton, A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue, and She's All That.

Evie Clement has perfected the art of avoiding attention as she works at her family's bakery and dreams of a life where she can trade dusting flour for designing dresses. Her focus is on honing her sewing skills - she doesn't need to be fawned over by some teenage boy.

Least of all Beau Bellegarde - the playboy of Paris, the second son of the ultra-wealthy Bellegarde family, the most popular guy in their prestigious high school. Others may swoon over his rakish charm and winning smile, but not Evie.

Unfortunately for Evie, Beau needs her. His conniving step-brother has roped him into an impossible bet: turn the biggest wallflower they know into the winning Bellegarde Bloom at the annual Court of Flowers Ball, or lose his entire fortune.

Evie can't understand why Beau has taken an interest in her, but she can't help but be intrigued. As she befriends Beau, entering a world of high-status parties, she has to ask herself one question... why?

'The She's All That historical romance retelling of my dreams! When I wasn't savouring the lush, descriptive prose, I was eagerly devouring the smart, perfectly paced, heart-pounding romance. There's no doubt about it: Jamie Lilac makes a sparkling debut' Brian Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country

The She's All That historical romance retelling of my dreams! When I wasn't savouring the lush, descriptive prose, I was eagerly devouring the smart, perfectly paced, heart-pounding romance. There's no doubt about it: Jamie Lilac makes a sparkling debut. Brian Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country
Je l'adore! As delightful and sugary sweet as can be - swooning in Parisian gardens and soirees at châteaus, this book is a decadent treat! Robby Weber, author of If You Change Your Mind
As sweet as a macaron and as colorfully fun as a Rococo gown. This is the YA spin on Bridgerton that I've been waiting for! Allyson Dahlin, author of Cake Eater
Bellegarde takes readers on a whirlwind adventure through the bakeries and ballrooms of 18th century France while keeping the tone light and modern. Utterly unique and addictive, I'm adding Jamie Lilac to my auto-buy list! Kristy Boyce, author of Hot British Boyfriend
Bellegarde is full of delightful characters that are easy to root for. A charming romance with a stunning setting. Full of the quiet pining that makes fake-dating so delectable Kelly Ohlert, author of To Get to the Other Side
[Bellegarde] delivers exactly what readers want: sweet, romantic fun Kirkus Reviews
Packed with drama, romance, and lush descriptions of desserts and dresses that match its light and frothy tone... a sweet and comfortable read for those looking for some swoon Booklist

Jamie Lilac is a member of SCBWI. She holds a M.Ed. in English Education, a B.A. in English Literature, and is currently obtaining her Master's in Creative Writing from Harvard University. She has previously been on the editorial staff at Refinery29 and Relapse Magazine.

Second born sons aren't promised an inheritance in 1784 France. Despite this, seventeen-year-old Beau Bellegarde is the big man on campus at his prestigious high school in Paris. To most students, Beau has it all-wealth, a distinguished last name, and a line of girls waiting to marry him. But when Rachelle, his popular girlfriend, dumps him just weeks before the Court Ball, and begins dating a vacuous Baron, Beau is thrown into a scramble for his future. Without a job from Rachelle's father and without an inheritance, Beau is forced to enter a bet with his stepbrother: if he can turn Evie Clement, the unapproachable baker's daughter and peasant girl, into the winner of the Court Ball, making her the most desired bachelorette in Paris, he inherits the family fortune. There's just one small problem - she hates him, and for good reason. Independent and headstrong, Evie Clement dreams of sewing dresses for Marie Antoinette and traveling the world, but knows she's bound to a life working in the bakery to provide for her family. When rich kid and childhood nemesis Beau Bellegarde attempts to charm her, she rejects him over and over again until finally, in order to help a friend, she's convinced to give him the smallest of chances. But as she befriends Beau and finds herself invited to high-status parties and even nominated to win Rose at the Court Ball, she has to ask herself one question... why?

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