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Rival Passions By Zoe Miller

Brother and sister Jack and Serena Devlin are the owners of Tamarisk Manor, a chic, luxury hotel nestled in the wooded hill of County Wicklow. Ranked as the ultimate retreat for socialites and celebrities, it's the perfect escape from the world. But behind the indulgent facade, the privileged Devlin family is in turmoil... Serena's commitment to the hotel is taking a toll on her once-perfect marriage. She finds it easier to run a multi-million euro business than to be the kind of wife that her husband Paul expects, or the mother that four-year-old Harriet deserves. Jack, struggling to come to terms with the shocking death of his wife, takes refuge in La Mimosa, their sister hotel in France, determined to distance himself from the memories at Tamarisk Manor. When a chance
encounter in France forces Jack to re-evaluate his whole existence, he returns to Tamarisk a changed man. Serena meanwhile, is working even harder to win the coveted 'Have of the Year' accolade for her hotel. Will Serena sacrifice her marriage for the sake of success? And will Jack give up his birthright for the sake of love?

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Brother & sister Jack & Serena Devlin are the owners of Tamarisk Manor, a chic, luxury hotel nestled in the wooded hill of County Wicklow. Ranked as the ultimate retreat for socialites & celebrities, it's the perfect escape from the world. But behind the indulgent facade, the privileged Devlin family is in turmoil... Serena's commitment to the hotel is taking a toll on her once-perfect marriage. She finds it easier to run a multi-million euro business than to be the kind of wife that her husband Paul expects, or the mother that four-year-old Harriet deserves. Jack, struggling to come to terms with the shocking death of his wife, takes refuge in La Mimosa, their sister hotel in France, determined to distance himself from the memories at Tamarisk Manor. When a chance encounter in France forces Jack to re-evaluate his whole existence, he returns to Tamarisk a changed man. Serena meanwhile, is working even harder to win the coveted ' Have of the Year' accolade for her hotel. Will Serena sacrifice her marriage for the sake of success? & will Jack give up his birthright for the sake of love?

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Chic - A design term meaning smart or stylish

Hotel - An establishment which provides lodging for a fee

France - A state situated in Western Europe with several overseas territories.

World - A physical grouping, commonly used to describe earth and everything associated with ti

Year - The time it takes the planet earth to orbit the sun. This takes around 365.25 days.

Love - Someone who shows deep affection for someone else.

Luxury - An exquisite way of living, an sometimes come at a higher price.

Year - 365 days (366 days in a leap year), the time taken for planet earth to make one full revolution around the sun.

Family - A group of people that live together made up from parents and children.

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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.

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