READING: Fleur de Lavande - Wie du strahlst

Join us for a reading from "Fleur de Lavande" on 29 July 2026 at Hugendubel Detmold!

In this sequel to her New Adult series, Gabriella Santos de Lima takes us back to the sun-drenched south of France. Protagonist Jules faces self-doubt, social expectations and a longing for genuine self-love - and when she crosses paths with the heir of her family's rival company, a secret romance begins that puts everything into question.

About the book:
"Étienne was like a sun planet. He made everything in his orbit shine. Including me."
Julie's life looks perfect on paper. The curvy photographer earns daily encouragement for her social-media posts with a meaningful message, and with her bachelor's degree in hand she can finally join the family business Fleur de Lavande. If only the flawless models at her first campaign didn't keep reminding her of her supposed imperfections. Jules has never managed to drown her sorrows in male validation. But when she meets Étienne Girard in the south of France, something shifts - even though he is the heir to the biggest rival company. Even though their families despise each other and they can only meet in secret. In secret, as always...

In a world of false perfection, self-doubt and toxicity, Gabriella Santos de Lima writes about unconditional love.
Forbidden love, Romeo-and-Juliet style: Fleur de Lavande heiress Jules falls for the youngest son of the family's greatest rival. Fast burn guaranteed!
Curvy protagonist x Golden Retriever Boyfriend: he shows her that love is not forbidden - least of all love for herself.
A creative take on body image and self-love: photographer Jules uses social media to share portraits of women who don't fit conventional beauty standards.
A strong protagonist readers can relate to: the author shares the same values and outlook as her character.