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Looking for your next addictive summer thriller with rich people behaving badly vibes? This one set at the Cannes Film Festival delivers glam, secrets, and a murder you won’t see coming.

In this episode, I sit down with Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau to talk about her transition from YA romance to twisty adult thrillers and her latest novel We Will Never Tell. We dive into how she crafts suspense, builds layered characters, and why she loves writing about “the people behind the people” in glamorous spaces. Plus, she shares some of her favorite recent reads—including thrillers and book club fiction you’ll want on your TBR ASAP.

📚 Books Mentioned

We Will Never Tell by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau — Buy on Amazon | Thriller

The French Honeymoon by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau — Buy on Amazon | Thriller

Good People by Patnmeena Sabit — Buy on Amazon | Literary Fiction / Mystery Elements

Somebody Worth Killing by Jessica Payne — Buy on Amazon | Thriller / Domestic Suspense

Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary / Thriller Elements

Finding Grace by Loretta Rothschild — Buy on Amazon | Literary / Thriller / Romance Blend

⏱️ Time Stamps

[00:00] — Intro + Anne-Sophie Jouhenneau returns to the podcast

[01:00] — Transition from YA romance to thrillers

[02:00] — How to write suspense, twists, and structure

[05:00] — Inside We Will Never Tell + Cannes setting

[06:30] — The “people behind the people” concept

[09:00] — Cannes glam vs reality (parties, work, chaos)

[11:30] — Why this is the perfect summer thriller

[12:30] — Book recommendations begin

[17:00] — Where to find Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau online

Link to Anne-Sophie's previous WTRN episode on Spotify

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