LESUNG: Fleur de Lavande - Wie du strahlst

Come join us for a reading of “Fleur de Lavande” on July 30, 2026, at your Hugendubel in Aurich!

In this sequel to the New Adult series, Gabriella Santos de Lima once again transports you to the summery setting of southern France, where the protagonist, Jules, faces self-doubt, societal expectations, and the desire for true self-love. When she runs into—of all people—the heir to a rival company with which her family is at odds, a secret romance begins that calls everything into question.

About the book:
“Étienne was like a sun-like planet. He made everything in his orbit shine. Including me.”
Julia’s life is perfect. The curvy photographer receives daily praise for her social media posts with meaningful messages, and with her bachelor’s degree in hand, she can finally join the family business, Fleur de Lavande. If only it weren’t for the flawless models in her first campaign, who force her to confront her supposed imperfections. For Jules, drowning her sorrows in male validation has never worked. But when she meets Étienne Girard in the south of France, things are different. And that’s despite the fact that he’s the heir to their biggest competitor. Even though their families hate each other and their meetings can only take place in secret. Secretly, as always . . .
In a world full of false perfection, self-doubt, and toxicity, Gabriella Santos de Lima creates unconditional love.
Forbidden Love between Romeo and Juliet: Fleur de Lavande heiress Jules falls in love with the youngest son of their biggest rival company. A fast burn is inevitable!
Curvy Protagonist x Golden Retriever Boyfriend: He shows her that love isn’t forbidden—especially not self-love.
A creative approach to body image and self-love: Photographer Jules shares important messages on social media through portraits of women who don’t conform to conventional beauty standards.
Strong protagonist readers can relate to: The author shares the same values and views as her protagonist, both in her books and on social media.
A poetic writing style meets a brutally honest approach to current issues: Gabriella Santos de Lima writes with empathy and clarity about self-acceptance, a distorted self-image, and toxic structures.
The perfect vacation read: Old Money Vibes in the summer in the South of France
Featuring beautiful lettering throughout the book
Featuring elegant color-edged pages and an exclusive character postcard in the first edition—while supplies last!

About the author:
Gabriella Santos de Lima, born in 1997 in São Paulo, loves music and writing just as much as the protagonists of her new New Adult series. The SPIEGEL bestselling author prefers to work with a view of bustling city centers and music turned up loud. She was a flight attendant before devoting herself entirely to her books. Find more information about the author on Instagram at @gabriellasantosdelimaa and on TikTok at @gabriellasantosdelima

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