Beachcomber Investigations 12 Book Set – Stephanie Queen

He kept quiet. He could wait for her confession. “Although I will tell you he was not dead when I left him. I ran away. He had a gun and he shot at me. But if the police found his body then they know this.” She stood in front of him and faced him then.

Her nostrils flared with the confidence of defiance. Not self-righteousness. “Why didn’t you report it?” He softened his voice, pretending to be swayed by her story of self-defense. But he’d guess she stabbed him before he got off his shot—in fact, he’d bet his Cayman bank account on it. She shrugged. “I do not know the police here. I am afraid of what they will think. I⁠—” “Left the jewels behind.” She waved a hand. “That is my goodwill gesture. Bellarine is—was your thief. I found this out and he did not like it.

I recovered the jewels, regrettably at great cost.” “Your employers at the insurance company will be grateful—grateful enough to help you out of this scrape.” “I do not plan to tell them.” “What is your plan?” “To enjoy an unforgettable evening with an intriguing man.” She smiled. “And then… tomorrow I will speak to the police.”

He nodded. He’d go along with her scheme. He’d been given one night by Cap—or at least one evening. “You will indulge me then?” He smiled an expert wolf smile. It was only half pretense. After all, he was out to get her. ***** The Tomkins residence wasn’t as grand as the Gables’. There was no ballroom. But there was a great room with glass doors open to an expansive patio and pool overlooking the ocean.

By the time Dane arrived with Angelique, it was nightfall and the sultry air was tolerable in the sea breeze. Once inside, they didn’t get far before they met with the Gables and Tomkinses. Dane searched the room and found Shana, then introduced Angelique to the Gables. “Ms. Dubois is the investigator for the insurance company. We’re working together on the recovery of all the stolen jewels.” The party’s host, Tomkins, said, “I met Angel earlier in the week. We had a nice chat.”

“Did you meet with Baylor Bellarine also? When was the last time you chatted with him?” “I don’t recall ever chatting with Bellarine. I only met him once. Long enough only for him to invite himself as my guest to the island parties. Seems he’d heard of our soirees and wanted to sell some art work or something.”

Tomkins shrugged. “Nothing to be done about it now.” Dane figured he was telling the truth. He’d been conned. And he didn’t mind so much because he hadn’t been one of the burglary victims. Gable said, “Where’s Shana?” “She’s here.” Dane nodded in her direction.

No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. 1kitap1.com/en This Set Includes: THE BEACHCOMBERS – Book 1 Beachcomber Investigations – Book 2 Beachcomber Santa – a novella Beachcomber Valentine – a novella Beachcomber Baby – Book 3 Beachcomber Trouble – Book 4 Beachcomber Heat – Book 5 Beachcomber Wedding – Book 6 Beachcomber Reckoning – Book 7 Beachcomber Test – Book 8 Beachcomber Love – a novella Beachcomber Danger – Book 9 Beachcomber Gone – Book 10 Beachcomber Enemy – Book 11 Beachcomber Bride – Book 12 These are the Complete Beachcomber Investigations series plus three novellas .

Each can be read on their own, but they’re best enjoyed in the order they appear in this set.

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