Synopsis:
Nine months ago, Sadie Greene shocked friends and family by ditching her sensible office job in the Chicago suburbs and buying a sight-unseen French bicycling tour company, Oui Cycle. Now she’s living the unconventional life of her dreams in the gorgeous village of Sans-Souci-sur-Mer. Sans souci means carefree, but Sadie feels enough pressure to burst a tire when hometown friends arrive for a tour, including her former boss, Dom Appleton. Sadie is determined to show them the wonders of France and cycling—and to prove she made the right move.
She hopes her meticulously planned nine-day itinerary will win them over, with its stunning seascapes, delicious wine tastings, hilltop villages, and, of course, frequent stops for croissants. When Dom drags his heels on fun, Sadie vows he’ll enjoy if it kills her. That is, until Dom ends up dead. The tragedy was no accident. Someone went out of their way to bring a permanent end to Dom’s vacation.
As more crimes—and murder—roll in, suspicions hover over Oui Cycle. To save her dream business, help her friends, and bring justice, Sadie launches her own investigation. However, mysteries mount with every turn. On an uphill battle for clues, can Sadie come to terms with her painful past while spinning closer to the truth—or will a twisted killer put the brakes on her for good?
What To Expect:
Readers can expect a cozy murder mystery set in a bicycle tour of the French countryside. This a page turner that’s light on graphic content but full of excitement.
Content Warnings:
Language: Mild – Two allusions to swearing, but only one actual curse word (“damning”)
Sexual Content: Closed door – A few instances of unmarried couples spending the night together, one unmarried couple lives together.
Violence: Moderate – Bicycle accidents, reference to the war in Ukraine (one character is a refugee), murder/attempted murder, descriptions of crime scenes, mention of poisoning + death by fire
Substance Use: Moderate – Alcohol
Prejudices: None
Religious Themes: None
Other Topics: Vandalism (mild), sabotage/threats (moderate), anxiety (mild), mention of pregnancy outside of marriage, mention of adultery
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