SUDDENLY FRENCH MYSTERY SERIES
~ Beach Reads Tackling Modern Issues~
Step into the Suddenly French Mystery Series, where culinary creativity meets clever sleuthing and a dash of legal insight. Follow Claire Fontaine, a private chef and former criminal attorney who struggles with French foreign accent syndrome, as she uses her sharp mind, legal expertise, and passion for justice to unravel captivating mysteries filled with vibrant characters and a touch of humor. Perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich and Elle Cosimano.
The Suddenly French mystery series is loosely inspired by the ancient proverb traditionally depicted as the three wise monkeys: hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil.
Each book explores a different aspect of perception—how we listen, what we see, and what remains unsaid—through character-driven, contemporary mysteries.
Three mysteries. Three ways of perceiving the world. One truth that refuses to stay silent.
PENCRAFT AWARD — Winner for Best Mystery
AGATHA AWARD — Nominee for Best First Novel
Coming out Nov. 10, 2026