Hibiscus Homicide Cruise : Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries (Cruising Through Midlife: Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries Book 3) by Addison Moore

Author:Addison Moore [Moore, Addison]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hollis Thatcher Press, LTD.
Published: 2022-09-21T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER 14

My hot date with Ransom is set for today on the magical isle of Maui. So the first thing I do is get up early and make a beeline to the Blue Water Café. We’ve been to Maui before and done everything from snorkel the glorious shorelines to drive the Road to Hana. So it makes me wonder what we’ll be doing today.

Since Ransom is being secretive about where our little adventure may lead, I decide against a heavy breakfast of my usual fare, eggs, sausages, pancakes, and waffles.

Instead, I opt for light and airy crullers—six of them to be exact—three glazed and three chocolate. Of course, it took two cups of coffee to wash all that donut deliciousness down. And by the time I was through, I was craving something savory to balance out my electrolytes so I picked up a quick bagel, slathered it with cream cheese, and added copious amounts of smoked salmon and red onions.

Believe me, when your body begs for a hint of salt, nothing hits the spot like good old-fashioned lox and bagels. And as I’m leaving the café, I happen to see the kitchen staff bring out a basket of fresh baked muffins—chocolate with chocolate chips. Those are just my favorite, so I snap one right up and gobble it down before I leave the facility.

Ransom arranged to meet me at the entry to the gangway, and once I arrive, I see him chatting away with Captain Crawford.

Wes is always nice enough to see the passengers off as they disembark for the day. And many passengers—mostly women—use this as an opportunity to get their pictures taken with the captain.

“Gentlemen,” I say with a spring in my step as I come upon them. I’m wearing my signature gauzy dress in pink, with a matching pink one-piece underneath it. And I’ve got my beach bag hiked over my shoulder, complete with a beach towel, enough suntan lotion to coat the West Coast, and a hat big enough to cover the planet. You can’t be too safe in my book.

“Trixie.” Wes offers me a dimpled grin. “You look ready to tackle the island and gorgeous, might I add..”

Ransom nods. “I agree, you look lovely. And with me as your guide, we’ll be tackling a lot today. Are you ready?”

“I’m so ready.” I laugh.

Wes nods. “I ran into Nettie and she told me all about that adventure you had yesterday during the zipline tour.” He frowns a moment. “Or rather, Sparky told me all about it.”

Ransom’s eyebrows pinch in the middle. “Who’s Sparky?”

Ransom didn’t make it to dinner, thus his lack of knowledge when it comes to the ship’s newest wooden guest.

“For a detective, you’re not apprised of all that much.” Wes doesn’t hesitate with the dig. “Don’t worry, Trixie.” He winks my way. “Your secret is safe with me. Have a great day.”

Ransom takes up my hand and we head for the gangway. But in the back of my mind, I can’t help but wonder what exactly that little wooden demon may have told Wes.

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