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Ellie Tappet is back aboard the S.V. Adventurous Spirit and eager to make a splash as the cruise line's first ever singles coordinator. As the newest crew member she knew she’d have a lot to learn. What she hadn’t expected was a frosty reception! The rumor mill is working overtime and it seems she’s made enemies without even trying. To keep her dream job, she must prove herself, and quickly. Ellie sees the potential for a romance or two but these singles refuse to mingle! She comes up with a creative solution: a masked karaoke contest. With faces hidden from view, guests can have a moment in the spotlight and make new friends in the process. There’s nothing like a friendly competition to get people talking. A tragedy on opening night has everyone reeling. But is Ellie imagining a crime where none exists? It’s all hands on deck for a cozy mystery adventure with the unstoppable Ellie Tappet.
A stolen technology worth billions. Enemies advancing on all sides. Can Jessica survive this game of spy vs spy? In the world of industrial espionage it’s not enough to understand the rules of the game. Winning is what matters, so when Jessica Warne goes undercover at a Seattle startup, she’s willing to do whatever it takes to recover a technology with the power to save thousands of lives. And if she’s starting to feel guilty about manipulating, lying, and seducing her way to a win, well, doesn’t every job have some downsides? But there’s a storm brewing at her agency, and her assignment is not what it seems. Tensions are high, alliances are fraying, and closely-held secrets are about to come to light. Surrounded by enemies and struggling with the heartbreaking consequences of her actions, Jessica’s mission will propel her toward a deadly confrontation. And the revelations that follow will blow apart everything she knows about her past, her present, and the dangers that lie ahead.
The year is 1964, and Roberta Fliss has her hands full managing her husband's swanky Las Vegas nightclub, the Three Queens. Times are tough, but when they're invited to a high-stakes poker tournament aboard a luxury yacht, the couple hopes to take home the grandest of prizes. Their host, Vincent "Vinnie" Malone, is a powerful member of the newly founded Vegas Gambling Commission, and after years of scraping by, it seems Roberta and George's fortunes are on the rise. But Lady Luck takes more often than she gives, and this game is about to turn deadly... In this Ellie Tappet Prequel novella, you'll meet the formidable Roberta Crowley decades before she and Ellie ever met. How did Roberta come to own a cruise line? And what really happened to her first husband? Take a trip back in time to the neon city for an origin story you'll never forget.
Ellie Tappet’s retirement plans were put on hold when her beloved husband Ronnie passed away. Two years later, with her children grown and the rest of her life ahead of her, she’s ready to have the adventure she’d planned before her life was turned upside-down. It's time to take her very first cruise! When she comes aboard the SV Adventurous Spirit, Ellie’s surprised to be assigned a cabin inside the cruise line’s singles club at sea, but she can tell her fellow travelers could use some advice. Unfortunately, her matchmaking efforts are interrupted when a passenger finds a finger with a big diamond ring on it in her Sangria Surprise! Guests are scandalized and tongues are wagging a...
Mars hasn't had a murder in 70 years. Until today. For nearly a century, humanity's first colony has stood as a shining example of peace and scientific advancement. Now, as the centennial approaches, rumors of a terrorist threat have put Captain Loretta Ryder on high alert. Courage, honesty, and compassion are a peacekeeper's greatest tools. Yet when words fail, and when all promises have been irrevocably broken, Loretta will reach for her family's ancestral weapon and seek help from her childhood friend and renegade pilot, Kacey Holt. Experience the beginning of an epic space opera adventure from bestselling author Cheri Baker.
“Welcome to Butterfly Island! Enjoy our sandy beaches, sapphire blue waters, and achingly beautiful sunsets. We can’t wait to welcome you to the safest and most relaxing destination in the Caribbean…" Kameron Achebe has always valued her strength and independence. As a teenager, she dreamed of competing with her country's Olympic tae kwon do team. And when her dreams were destroyed by those closest to her, she ran, determined to find happiness on her own terms. A decade later, Kameron and her boyfriend Paul are settling down on Butterfly Island to prepare for the arrival of their first child. After a shocking revelation about Paul leaves Kameron hurt and angry, matters go from bad to worse when she's accused of using her martial arts skills to murder a local bully. For her future, and for the future of her family, only one thing matters now. Can she prove her innocence beyond the shadow of a doubt?
“Welcome to Butterfly Island! Enjoy our sandy beaches, sapphire blue waters, and achingly beautiful sunsets. We can’t wait to welcome you to the safest and most relaxing destination in the Caribbean…" Kenzi Hicks believes that every person has a calling. She’s worked as a line cook, a biohazard disposal specialist, and a dozen jobs in between. So what if her family thinks she’s flighty? Her dad calls her a late bloomer, but Kenzi doesn’t see it that way. She’ll settle down when she’s good and ready, and not a moment before. Besides, her luck is already turning around in the romance department. Her new boyfriend Paxton is a catch, and he's the sweetest guy she's ever dated. When he invited her to join him and his buddies for a vacation on beautiful Butterfly Island, she jumped at the chance to go. This tropical paradise looks like the perfect place to relax, make new friends, and have fun in the sun! That is, until Pax goes missing...
“Welcome to Butterfly Island! Enjoy our sandy beaches, sapphire blue waters, and achingly beautiful sunsets. We can’t wait to welcome you to the safest and most relaxing destination in the Caribbean…" Paul Gumbs can’t wait for his next chapter to begin. After years serving as security chief aboard the Adventurous Spirit cruise ship, he’s been offered his dream job working in a small town police department. For Paul, there’s never been a better time to put down roots. With his beloved Kameron Achebe at his side, and with their first child on the way, he’s eager to make a good first impression and become a part of the community. Even if his neighbors seem rather... quirky. Horror and fascination ripple through the island when a famous painter is brutally murdered at the luxurious Londonian hotel. Commissioner Yarbury is quick to insist that Butterfly Island has very little crime. But as Paul is about to discover, his new home is not the mellow paradise pictured on the tourist brochures…
A missing new hire. A gruesome discovery. An identity-crisis in full swing. Kat Voyzey is back on the case. But should she be? Kat Voyzey knows what she wants and she isn't afraid to go after it. As the HR director for a busy Seattle hospital, she investigates complaints, solves problems, and offers good advice. Her achievements are getting noticed, and her star is rising. But when an employee goes missing from new hire orientation, Kat will be pushed to her limits. With the help of her friend Detective Patterson Kat will investigate the victim's mysterious past. But finding the identity of the criminal isn't the only problem she's facing. Not everyone is supportive of her work as an investigator. Will she fight crime, or climb the corporate ladder? Is it better to protect her heart, or take a chance on love? Kat must choose. All while hunting a criminal who seems too close for comfort.
How many Tappets does it take to solve a murder? When Ellie’s kids surprise her by coming aboard the S.V. Adventurous Spirit she couldn’t be more thrilled. She’s missed them so much, especially her sweet granddaughter Clara. And finally, it's time to introduce the family to the new man in her life. That is, if she can stop chickening out long enough to spill the beans. Meanwhile, Ellie's friend Violet is having a reunion of her own. Violet’s long-lost love has come aboard the ship on the arm of a new beau, and the resulting drama is raising eyebrows all over the ship. But emotional baggage takes second place to murder when a dead body is found on Violet’s ex's doorstep! Does her old flame harbor the heart of a killer? Ellie's on the hunt, but her prey proves elusive. Between the dead woman’s unusual past, an unorthodox murder weapon gone missing, and the involvement of a visiting magician and his parrot, this mystery is starting to feel like a three-ring circus! Make yourself some popcorn and settle in for the show, because Ellie Tappet, along with her family and friends, are about to perform some crime-solving magic of their own.