J. Katherine Hayward

J. Katherine Hayward

1 bookRomanceLiterary FictionTravel

J. Katherine Hayward is a storyteller with a passion for exploring the complex emotional landscapes of women's lives. Born and raised in the Kansas City area, she brings a warm, Midwestern sensibility to her writing, often juxtaposing familiar American values with the allure of international travel. Having spent years traveling through Europe, Kate draws on her own adventures to create vivid, sensory-rich settings that transport readers across the globe. She believes that adventure has no expiration date and that the strongest bonds are those forged in friendship. When she isn't writing her next chronicle, she can be found hanging out with her husband, kids and grandkids, working on her family tree, or planning her next great escape. 'Girls Trip' is the first book in her Cote d'Azur Chronicles series.

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The Cote d' Azur Chronicles Book One: Girls Trip

The Cote d' Azur Chronicles Book One: Girls Trip

Sixty is just the beginning of a sun-drenched journey to find home and heart

  • Romance
  • Literary Fiction
  • Travel

Three lifelong friends. One month in paradise. A lifetime of wishes about to come true. Margo, Gigi, and Barb have shared everything for decades, but as they celebrate their sixtieth birthdays under the golden sun of the French Riviera, they realize they hardly know their own hearts. What was meant to be a simple 'bucket list' vacation through the lavender fields of Provence and the blue waters of Nice quickly transforms into a crossroads that will redefine their futures. Margo is a retired widow chasing an ancestral heritage that her husband dismissed. Gigi is a designer facing a forced retirement and a desperate need to feel seen. Barb is a recently retired nurse in a stable yet predictable thirty-one-year marriage to a man she's spent her adult life catering to. When a rental car mishap strands them at a struggling vineyard, the trio finds more than just fine wine. They find a battle for land, the spark of unexpected romance, and the realization that the most exciting chapters of their lives haven't been written yet. From the rolling hills of a Provence vineyard to the chic cafes of the coast, 'Girls Trip' is a heartwarming celebration of female friendship, the gift of aging gracefully, and the magic of second chances in the beautiful Cote d' Azur.