by Tara Tyler
“Fancy meetin’ you all here,” Geri added from under a giant straw sun hat. Cooper admired her figure clad in a tempting purple sarong dress. She had healed quickly and looked better than ever.
“Hold on a moment. How did you…? We were never followed. This island is a pebble! It’s barely on the map!” The Colonel struggled to rise to his feet.
Wells stood and helped the old man.
Geri nodded. “Oh, you’re right. Barely anyone knows it exists. So tranquil for a nice, long getaway. Right, Cooper?”
“True. True. We owe it all to Wells, here. Thank you, McFarland.” Cooper gave the android a slight bow.
“You’re welcome,” the clone android responded automatically.
Cooper stepped over to the big droid and reached up to put his arm over its high shoulders. “My handsome simulation planted a tracking salve on Wells, here.”
Two local officers approached and positioned themselves on either side of the Colonel.
He shouted in frustration as they escorted him away, “Traitor! Betrayer! Charlatan!”
“Say good-bye to the Colonel, McFarland.”
“Good-bye, Colonel.” Wells even waved. “Will you be back soon? Should I get you another drink?”
Cooper chuckled. “No, McFarland. The Colonel isn’t coming back.”
“Oh, can I help you, then?”
“That’s just what you need, Cooper. A personal android.” Geri smirked.
“No, Wells. I think I’m good. Thanks anyway.”
As two more officers walked the gentle giant simulation of McFarland Wells up to the resort, Cooper thought of his long lost client.
“I should call Lucinda, McFarland’s girlfriend. Do you think she’d want to keep the clone android?”
Geri swatted him. “Don’t be ridiculous. But you should definitely call her.”
He nodded and looked out at the water. “You know, Geri. This really is a beautiful, secluded beach.” Cooper hadn’t taken a vacation in forever. He sat down in the Colonel’s chaise lounge and put his feet up. Squinting up at Geri, he patted the seat next to him.
Geri grinned and joined him.
From his pocket, Cooper brought out a delicate shell necklace and presented it to her. She leaned over, and he placed it around her neck.
Then he pulled her in closer and tasted her lips in a long, delicious kiss.
When they parted, Geri licked her lips. “Mmm. You’re right. And I think I know of a room that just became available.”
Cooper was in trouble. Again.
Tara Tyler came out of college as a math teacher to prove learning it is not so bad―anyone can do it! She went on to have a hand in everything from waitressing to rocket engineering.
Living up and down the Eastern US and traveling worldwide has given her many alternate perspectives. Now she resides in Ohio with her three active boys and Coach Husband. Atlanta is the most dear as her parents live there and that’s where she got married. So many stories to tell. In addition to her novels, she has published short stories and poetry.
Her favorite genres to read and write are Science Fiction, Fantasy, Thriller, and Humor, have to have humor! She is also working on a non-fiction book of tips for women who hate housework.
Vikki Biram – the most insightful and encouraging muse of a critique partner who fell from the heavens, if a few thousand miles off course, but I still found her. Lucky me!
Shannon Slattery – a beautiful, talented, inspirational friend whose valuable opinions and time I appreciate endlessly.
Christine Rains – stupendous writer who gives me excellent advice and supports me all the way!
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And as always, the tireless staff at Curiosity Quills Press – dedicated and tenacious publishing gurus!
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Appetizer:
Book Cover
Copyright & Publisher
Title Page
Dedication
Main Course:
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chapter Twenty-Three
Chapter Twenty-Four
Chapter Twenty-Five
Chapter Twenty-Six
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Dessert:
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Thank You for Reading
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