Ghost-writer Melody Layne longs for a low-drama assignment while recovering from her break-up with the seductive and secretive Carlos Ortega. A cookbook memoir for a charismatic TV celebrity seems like a dream-come true… until the chef's stylish Parisian bistro attracts an enemy who's not above slipping some poison in the plat du jour**. With too many crooks in the kitchen, can Melody save the chef's asset, keep her own job, and re-kindle her spicy romance with Carlos? Only thyme will tell… and in the meantime…** BON APPETIT !!! FRENCH GHOST (Book 1 of the Paris Ghost-Writer Chronicles) "A story of intrigue and mystery that will keep the reader on their toes and eager to continue on with the series." In D'tale Magazine "I fell into Melody's world, following her through the streets of Paris, into the arms of the sexy, mysterious man and into picturesque restaurants where she enjoyed meals I could practically taste." - Medium.com "The Book Café" "From the first page, I connected with Melody. She's a fun, plucky heroine with a comedic flair I enjoyed immensely." - N.N. Light's Book Heaven "Libraries and readers looking for mysteries steeped in first-person revelations and astute considerations of romantic and detective pursuits alike will find FRENCH GHOST an appealing study of a writer's quest against all odds." – D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review "Very, very pacy, humorous, colorful characters and lots of detail ensured French Ghost was heaps of fun." – Briannes's Book Reviews "Showcases French culture extremely well to make for a nice treat." - Books a Plenty Book Reviews "The constant revelations gave the plot a steady flow, keeping my interest until the end." - Nana's Book Reviews