The Time of Cherries

The highly anticipated sequel to the global bestseller The Smile of Women is a delightful romantic comedy about books, cooking, and the eternal magic of Paris.

Aurélie, the charming chef who runs Le Temps des Cerises restaurant in Paris's Saint-Germain district, and André, a successful editor and writer, have been a couple for a year. Valentine's Day is approaching, and with it, the perfect date for a marriage proposal, but before André can pop the question, something unexpected happens: Aurélie's small restaurant receives a Michelin star, and the young chef can't contain her joy... for three days. The surprise that seemed to top off the couple's happiness was only the result of a misunderstanding. And when Aurélie meets the actual recipient of the award, chef Jean-Marie Marronnier, who not only cooks like a god but also has an authentic Monet hanging in his restaurant, things are going to get even more complicated...

«A delightful journey to the Paris of romance, beauty, and flavor from Nicolas Barreau, the author who best knows how to make women smile.»
MAMEN SÁNCHEZ

«Barreau is the master of romantic comedy.»

La Stampa

Critics have said:
«The most charming and romantic novel of the season. The time of cherries enchants from the first page.»
Lesestoff

«Incredibly funny, seductive, witty, and romantic.»
WDR

«The fascinating and funny sequel to the bestseller The Smile of Women can almost be read as a guide to the most romantic places in Paris. And its most beautiful phrase: sometimes miracles happen when you least expect them.»
Freundin