Audiobooks by Samantha Vérant

The Writers' Retreat: An absolutely gripping thriller

"Stunning views. Solitude. Murder. It’s every writer’s dream. The chance to get away for a while, to carve out time and space to focus on your craft in a small group of like-minded creatives. And where better to do it than in a sprawling luxury estate in the Catskills? Surrounded by nothing but rugged mountains and wilderness, where not a soul will hear you scream… When Liv Montgomery is invited on an exclusive, week-long writing retreat, she can’t believe her luck. But some of her fellow novice writers are better at spinning a yarn than they seem. And Liv winning a place was certainly no accident. Then the plot takes a turn towards murder, and Liv is found holding the knife… Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware, and Lisa Jewell, THE WRITER’S RETREAT is a pulse-pounding tale of obsession, ambition, and the dangerous power of the past that will keep you guessing until the final page. Readers are hooked on thrillers by Samantha Vérant: ‘Secrets behind closed and locked doors, deceit, manipulation, entitlement, money to burn and twists that keep you from putting this book down.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The story swept me off my feet and I raced along on this rapid river… the intrigues, the lies and the twists… I was shocked.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Readers will not put this book down until they know who wins… with twists at every turn, this gripping tale will take you on the ride of your life.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I’m at a loss for words other than what a story! This book will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very beginning. If you are into a plot-twisting story……..this book is waiting for you.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh, the tangled webs we weave… wow, The Lucky Widow is a very good book… a mind-blowing conclusion.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Tremendous… fast-paced, intriguing and wholly entertaining… characters that jump from the page and a narrative laced with caustic wit. A one-sit read for this reader who relished every single page.’’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping thriller that will have you rapidly turning the pages until you reach the spectacular ending.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! I was up through the wee smalls reading… Don't miss this gripping tale, sure to keep you up all night too. Brava.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book gets so wild the more you read! I was totally hooked from page 1 and loved the different perspectives, how the characters evolved.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Samantha Vérant (Author), Laurel Lefkow (Narrator)

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The Private Chef: An addictive psychological thriller with a shocking twist

"The job of her dreams… the family of her nightmares. When Julia Fouquet lands a job as a private cook for a wealthy family in Malibu, she thinks she’s living the dream. But her new employer, Erica Drake, is far from the glamorous star Julia expected. Her moods range from fawning to furious in an instant and most mornings start with a glass or two of rosé. Her erratic behaviour soon makes Julia wish she’d never set foot in their expansive, beach-side home. As the family’s secrets bubble to the surface, Julia must keep a cool head. She’s a chef, after all. Pressure comes with the job. And she’s worked hard to get so close to the picture-perfect Drakes. If they figure out her secret now, her carefully laid plans will go up in flames… A gripping and utterly compulsive read that will have you racing toward the last dramatic page. Fans of The Housemaid, The Perfect Marriage and anything by Lisa Jewell will be up all night reading The Private Chef. Readers love books by Samantha Vérant: ‘Secrets behind closed and locked doors, deceit, manipulation, entitlement, money to burn and twists that keep you from putting this book down.’ Reader review, ????? ‘The story swept me off my feet and I raced along on this rapid river… the intrigues, the lies and the twists… I was shocked.’ Reader review, ????? ‘Readers will not put this book down until they know who wins… with twists at every turn, this gripping tale will take you on the ride of your life.’ Reader review, ????? ‘I’m at a loss for words other than what a story! This book will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very beginning. If you are into a plot-twisting story……..this book is waiting for you.’ Reader review, ????? ‘Oh, the tangled webs we weave… wow, The Lucky Widow is a very good book… a mind-blowing conclusion.’ Reader review, ????? ‘Tremendous… fast-paced, intriguing and wholly entertaining… characters that jump from the page and a narrative laced with caustic wit. A one-sit read for this reader who relished every single page.’ Reader review, ????? ‘A gripping thriller that will have you rapidly turning the pages until you reach the spectacular ending.’ Reader review, ????? ‘Wow! I was up through the wee smalls reading… Don't miss this gripping tale, sure to keep you up all night too. Brava.’ Reader review, ????? ‘This book gets so wild the more you read! I was totally hooked from page 1 and loved the different perspectives, how the characters evolved.’ Reader review, ????? ‘This book has A LOT of drama to unpack… I’ll be up way too late tonight, because I had to see how this one ended! The ending had twist after twist, and I didn’t see any of them coming.’ Reader review, ????? ‘A crazy wild ride from start to finish. Every page turn added to the drama and thrills.’ Reader review, ????? ‘Draws you in from the start… the manipulation, the speculation, the lies, and the deceit will have you turning the pages to find out the truth! A perfect book to take on vacation!’ Reader review, ????? ‘Had me hooked from start to finish… full of thrilling drama that I struggled to put down… I was on the edge of my seat throughout.’ Reader review, ?????"

Samantha Vérant (Author), Caitlin Shannon (Narrator)

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The Lucky Widow: A gripping psychological thriller with shocking twists

"Wishing your husband dead isn't a crime... When you return from a work trip to find your husband dead in the pond, it's best not to call him a liar and a cheat in front of the cops. Especially when you've spent the last few years telling anyone who'll listen that you sometimes fantasize about killing him. It makes you look kind of, well, guilty. Now I'm suspect number one for Nathaniel's murder and the police are snooping around our perfect home. And the house is perfect because I designed it, down to the last marbled detail. You could say I designed our marriage, too. As soon as I saw Nathaniel-so handsome, successful, a surgeon-I knew I wanted him. Sadly our marriage wasn't quite as perfect as our house. But whose is? The cops want to talk to our daughters, our friends, even our staff. There's the housekeeper, the cook, the pool cleaner, the dog walker. But like me they were all out of town when he died. They won't have anything to say about what happened. Certainly nothing that will suggest I had something to do with it... A gripping and utterly compulsive read that will have you racing toward the last dramatic page. Fans of The Housemaid, The Perfect Marriage and anything by Lisa Jewell will be up all night reading The Lucky Widow."

Samantha Vérant (Author), Laurel Lefkow (Narrator)

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The Spice Master at Bistro Exotique

"A talented chef discovers how spices and scents can transport her-and, more importantly, how self-confidence can unlock the greatest magic of all: love-in this perfectly seasoned new novel by Samantha Vérant. Kate Jenkins doesn't believe in fate. She believes in a clear vision, meticulous planning, and hard work in order to achieve her culinary dreams. On the cusp of opening her own Parisian restaurant, Bistro Exotique, she isn't even concerned when her standoffish-and annoyingly sexy-neighbor dismisses her as a crazy American tourist or when she meets the wildly eccentric Garrance, the self-proclaimed Spice Master of Paris, who ominously warns her of the previous owner's failures. Confident and optimistic, Kate keeps calm and cooks on. Until a series of unfortunate events derail her plans and her entire staff quits. Kate is about to throw in the kitchen towel on her lifelong dream when Garrance offers to use her mastery of scents and spices to help her, but it comes at a price: Kate must work with Garrance's son, Charles, a world-class chef and total jerk. After Kate hesitantly concedes to the deal, she slowly learns to open her heart and mind to new concepts, not quite sure if the magic she's experiencing comes from Garrance's spices, from within herself, or from the growing chemistry with Charles. One thing is certain, though: her kitchen is getting increasingly hot. * This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF of recipes and a readers guide from the book."

Samantha Vérant (Author), Nikki Massoud (Narrator)

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Sophie Valroux's Paris Stars

"In this delectable novel, a chef on the rise fuels her passion for cooking while enduring the hardest challenges she's ever faced after a debilitating injury. Everybody wants a piece of grand chef Sophie Valroux. With her once-destroyed reputation fully recovered and then some, Sophie is making her mark in the culinary world. She's running the restaurants of Château de Champvert, the beautiful estate that she inherited from her grandmother. She and her fiancé, Rémi, are closer than ever, and she's even bonding with his daughter Lola. Everything should be perfect. Yet, Sophie still feels something in her heart is missing. When she's invited to cook at an exclusive event her culinary idol is attending, she thinks this could be the thing to catapult her to greater heights, maybe even bring her one step closer to her one and only dream of achieving the stars-Michelin stars. But fate has other plans for Sophie. After she accepts to cook for the Parisian elite, her world crumbles. She suffers a fall and loses her senses of smell and taste. Certain that her career will vanish if people find out, she keeps this secret to herself, not even telling Rémi. She fakes it all: the menus for every meal, the taste of fresh figs, the juicy cherries in the orchard. All she has to do is get through life-and the event-tasteless without missing a single step. Fake it 'til you make it…right? * Includes a downloadable PDF of recipes from the book and an exclusive audio-only recipe for Marie's Starry Night Trianon Royale."

Samantha Vérant (Author), Imani Jade Powers (Narrator)

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The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux

"A disgraced chef rediscovers her passion for food and her roots in this stunning novel rich in culture and full of delectable recipes. French-born American chef Sophie Valroux had one dream: to be part of the 1% of female chefs running a Michelin-starred restaurant. From spending summers with her grandmother, who taught her the power of cooking and food, to attending the Culinary Institute of America, Sophie finds herself on the cusp of getting everything she's dreamed of. Until her career goes up in flames. Sabotaged by a fellow chef, Sophie is fired, leaving her reputation ruined and confidence shaken. To add fuel to the fire, Sophie learns that her grandmother has suffered a stroke and takes the red-eye to France. There, Sophie discovers the simple home she remembers from her childhood is now a luxurious château, complete with two restaurants and a vineyard. As Sophie tries to reestablish herself in the kitchen, she comes to understand the lengths people will go to for success and love, and how dreams can change. *Includes a PDF of Chef Sophie's recipes from the book."

Samantha Vérant (Author), Imani Jade Powers (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by Samantha Vérant

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