A Grave Gala (Sugar Martin Vintage Cozy Mysteries Book 2)
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“Everything,” she spat. “He promised me everything. He wanted the two of you dead. He wanted you to pay. So I promised him I’d make you pay, and then he’d let the world know I was his daughter. Make sure I inherited the lot.”
“But that’s a problem, you see,” Toni said. “There isn’t anything left. He had to sell this place to me just to afford the barrister’s fees.”
“You lie!” Vivien snarled.
“I’m not. The only thing of value Freddy owned was this house, and it’s mine now,” Toni assured her.
Without warning, Vivien launched herself from her seat and straight onto Toni. Her fingers curled around Toni’s throat, choking the life out of her. Both Jack and Cobblepot rushed toward them, but Tippy and I got there first. Tippy jumped up and chomped down on Vivien’s arm. Vivien let out a screech and let go of Toni. I stuck out my foot and tripped her. She landed with an oomph flat on her back.
Cobblepot loomed over her looking smug. “Vivien Moreton, I’m arresting you for murder!”
Tippy barked in approval.
“LET’S TAKE A WALK,” Jack suggested, offering his arm.
Cobblepot was leading Vivien Moreton away in handcuffs, while Johnson handed out cocktails to the guests. I hoped he made them strong. Some of them looked like they could use a stiff drink.
“All right,” I agreed, tucking my arm through Jack’s, suddenly eager to get away from the hubbub. “Come on, boy.”
Tippy let out a grumpy huff but hoisted himself to his paws and trotted after us, pausing to sniff at a clump of rust colored mums. Jack took us on a leisurely pace through the side garden then up to the cliffs overlooking the sea. The moon glowed large and round, spreading a golden path over the water and the air held the bite of frost. I had a feeling the warm weather we’d been having was over at last.
“It’s beautiful,” I said, admiring the way a few clouds drifted over the face of the moon.
“Yes, it is.” It was clear he wasn’t talking about the view.
I turned to him. “Jack, about earlier.”
“Earlier?”
“When I kissed you on the cheek. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have done that. I didn’t mean anything by it.” My cheeks heated.
“Didn’t you? That’s too bad.”
“What—?”
I sort of forgot was I was going to say after that. Jack was too busy kissing me. And I was too busy kissing him back.
Tippy let out a satisfied grunt.
The End.
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Shéa MacLeod is the author of the popular cozy mystery series, Lady Rample Mysteries, as well as the award nominated Viola Roberts Cozy Mysteries. She has dreamed of writing novels since before she could hold a crayon. She totally blames her mother.
She resides in the leafy green hills outside Portland, Oregon where she indulges in her fondness for strong coffee, Ancient Aliens reruns, lemon curd, and dragons. She can usually be found at her desk dreaming of ways to kill people (or vampires). Fictionally speaking, of course.
Other books by Shéa MacLeod
Sugar Martin Vintage Cozy Mysteries
A Death in Devon
A Grave Gala
A Christmas Caper (Coming Dec 2019)
Lady Rample Mysteries
Lady Rample Steps Out
Lady Rample Spies a Clue
Lady Rample and the Silver Screen
Lady Rample Sits In
Lady Rample and the Ghost of Christmas Past
Lady Rample and Cupid’s Kiss
Lady Rample and the Mysterious Mr. Singh
Lady Rample and the Haunted Manor
Viola Roberts Cozy Mysteries
The Corpse in the Cabana
The Stiff in the Study
The Poison in the Pudding
The Body in the Bathtub
The Venom in the Valentine
The Remains in the Rectory
The Death in the Drink
Deepwood Witches Mysteries
Potions, Poisons, and Peril
Wisteria, Witchery, and Woe
Magic, Moonlight, and Murder (Coming early 2020)
Intergalactic Investigations
Infinite Justice
A Rage of Angels
Notting Hill Diaries
Kissing Frogs
Kiss Me, Chloe
Kiss Me, Stupid
Kissing Mr. Darcy
Cupcake Goddess Novelettes
Be Careful What You Wish For
Nothing Tastes As Good
Soulfully Sweet
A Stich in Time
Dragon Wars
Dragon Warrior
Dragon Lord
Dragon Goddess
Green Witch
Dragon Corps
Dragon Mage
Dragon’s Angel
Dragon Wars- Three Complete Novels Boxed Set
Dragon Wars 2 – Three Complete Novels Boxed Set
Sunwalker Saga
Kissed by Darkness
Kissed by Fire
Kissed by Smoke
Kissed by Moonlight
Kissed by Ice
Kissed by Blood
Kissed by Destiny
Sunwalker Saga: Soulshifter Trilogy
Fearless
Haunted
Soulshifter