Red Hot Velvet Murder by Summer Prescott

Author:Summer Prescott [Prescott, Summer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B01BPLNIDI
Publisher: Maven Publishing Co.
Published: 2016-02-11T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

“Well, I’d say that your grand opening was more than a success,” Missy exclaimed, hugging Echo as the last of her happy customers left the stylish candle shop.

“I can’t believe how many people showed up, and everyone bought something,” Echo clapped her hands together. “I’m so glad that you and Spencer brought extra cupcakes.”

“Well, it was great advertising for Cupcakes in Paradise too,” her friend reminded her. “That’s a win-win.”

“I’m so glad,” Echo couldn’t stop grinning.

Spencer walked over to them and she threw her arms around the surprised Marine’s neck.

“I couldn’t have done it without you, Spence. Thank you,” she beamed at him.

“My pleasure,” he chuckled. “I should have just enough time to get back to the Inn and get dressed to serve at the Banquet tonight.

“Oh my goodness, Echo! We need to get dressed,” Missy exclaimed, glancing at her watch.

“You two go ahead and take off, I’ll lock up here and join you shortly. Kel is picking me up at seven.”

“Perfect,” Missy grinned, kissing her friend’s cheek. “Ready, Spence?”

“Yes ma’am,” he offered his arm and they headed to the car.

**

Maggie, the innkeeper that Missy and Chas had kept on when they bought The Beach House, looked positively elegant in her sleeveless, floor-length red gown, and she had insisted upon greeting each incoming couple herself so that Missy and Chas could enjoy their evening without worrying about hosting. Once Maggie seated the couples in the elegant, candle-lit ballroom with an orchestral trio playing love songs in the background, the catering staff took over, and their tuxedoed wait staff was more than impressive.

Spencer was mixing drinks at the bar, and there would be dancing after dinner. Missy and Chas had a table for four, because Kel and Echo would be joining them. Missy’s black, slightly low-cut, trumpet-skirted gown skimmed her curves perfectly, and her handsome husband couldn’t take his eyes off of her. Chas looked dashing in his black tux with its red satin lapels, and the couple together was more than striking.

Echo and Kel made their entrance, dazzling other guests with their matching formal wear. Kel’s jacket was a teal and black brocade, complimented by his date’s teal chiffon gown, which was breathtaking with Echo’s curly red hair.

“Oh honey, you look beautiful,” Missy’s eyes were moist as she embraced her best friend.

“Check you out,” Echo replied, taking in her friend’s lovely and slightly daring gown.

Kel nudged Chas with an elbow. “Detective, we are indeed the most fortunate men in the room,” he remarked with a grin, admiring Missy and Echo.

“Can’t argue with you there, my friend,” Chas agreed. “Shall we get these lovely ladies a drink?”

“Capital idea,” Kel replied, as he and Chas went over to see Spencer, who already had their drinks prepared, precisely the way that they liked them.

“You’re irreplaceable, young man,” Kel raised his glass to the Marine.

“That’s my goal, sir,” he flashed his dimples, momentarily distracted when he saw Fiona enter the ballroom…with Tim. Spencer’s smile faded and he looked down quickly, pretending that he hadn’t seen the new arrivals.

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