Captain Kevin West is coming aboard the S.V. Adventurous Spirit for his retirement ceremony and Ellie can't wait to meet him. The outgoing captain is one of Ben's oldest and dearest friends, and West has brought along his senior officers from the Spirit's sister ship, the S.V. Adventurous Soul. In just a few days' time, West will transfer control of the Soul to his protege, First Officer Emily Newhouse.When tragedy strikes in the dark of night it seems the untimel...

Lights! Camera! Murder?When the world-famous Sweetie Pie Baking competition comes aboard the Adventurous Spirit, Ellie can't wait to get a behind-the-scenes look at the hit television show. But when one of the contestants goes overboard, the perplexing nature of the crime scene has Ellie and security officer Paul Gumbs scratching their heads. Was the death a suicide or did a bitter rivalry turn deadly?When a celebrity guest makes a shocking claim, rumors f...

A stolen technology worth billions. Enemies advancing on all sides. Can Jessica survive this game of spy vs spy?In the world of industrial espionage it’s not enough to understand the rules of the game. Winning is what matters, so when Jessica Warne goes undercover at a Seattle startup, she’s willing to do whatever it takes to recover a technology with the power to save thousands of lives. And if she’s starting to feel guilty about manipulating, lying, and seducing her way to a win,...

Welcome to the family, Jessica WarneAfter the brutal attack that nearly killed her, Jessica returned to the Duke Agency to embark on a desperate mission. Now that she understands the true aims of her employer, she’s determined to free the assistants from her family’s dangerous grasp.Yet the deeper she goes undercover, the closer Jessica becomes to the family she never knew. She’d been prepared for cruelty, even violence. What she couldn’t have imagined was ...

Apprentice math-mage Raj loves numbers, like all wizards.Unlike his peers, he hates wearing black or drinking beer.And his time is running out.Raj is twenty-nine and three-quarters years old. The sum of three consecutive squares, the tenth prime number, and the laughingstock of the century. Unless he can graduate soon, he will be an under-qualified magician forever.To prevent this tragedy, Raj’s mentor sends...

Ellie Tappet is back aboard the S.V. Adventurous Spirit and eager to make a splash as the cruise line's first ever singles coordinator. As the newest crew member she knew she’d have a lot to learn. What she hadn’t expected was a frosty reception! The rumor mill is working overtime and it seems she’s made enemies without even trying. To keep her dream job, she must prove herself, and quickly.Ellie sees the potential for a romance or two but these singles refuse to mingle! S...

"My name is Kat Voyzey, and I am made up of one-third caffeine, one-third bone and muscle, and one-third crippling self-doubt. As the caffeine fades, self-doubt rushes in to fill the empty places."Six months ago, Kat Voyzey quit her job at Holy Heart Medical Center to become an independent private investigator. Now, as the owner of Voyzey Investigations, she's ready to make the world a better place, one satisfied client at a time.That was the plan, at least. But th...

"Kat Voyzey, Private Investigator. That will look bad-ass on my LinkedIn profile."Kat Voyzey knows what she wants, and she's not afraid to go after it. By day, she's chasing a plum promotion to free herself from Angela's icy grip. And by night, she's studying to become a licensed private investigator. Her coworkers are concerned, though. Might she be taking her love of investigations a bit too far?Kat's worlds collide when a medical assistant disappears during new ...

“Welcome to Butterfly Island! Enjoy our sandy beaches, sapphire blue waters, and achingly beautiful sunsets. We can’t wait to welcome you to the safest and most relaxing destination in the Caribbean…"Kameron Achebe has always valued her strength and independence. As a teenager, she dreamed of competing with her country's Olympic tae kwon do team. And when her hopes were crushed by those closest to her, she ran, determined to find happiness on her own terms...

Ellie Tappet’s retirement plans were put on hold when her beloved husband Ronnie passed away. Two years later, with her children grown and the rest of her life ahead of her, she’s ready to have the adventure she’d planned before her life was turned upside-down. It's time to take her very first cruise!When she comes aboard the SV Adventurous Spirit, Ellie’s surprised to be assigned a cabin inside the cruise line’s singles club at sea, but she can tell her fellow travelers c...

Wealthy entrepreneur and cruise line owner Morgan Picklewick is dead and his family and friends are coming aboard the Adventurous Spirit for his memorial service at sea. As the cruise ship sails to sunny South America Morgan’s heirs will scatter his ashes in the deep blue waters of the Panama Canal. But not all is as it seems. Morgan’s business partner and friend, Roberta Crowley, suspects he was murdered by one of his children.As Ellie Tappet mingles with the mourners it ...

“Welcome to Butterfly Island! Enjoy our sandy beaches, sapphire blue waters, and achingly beautiful sunsets. We can’t wait to welcome you to the safest and most relaxing destination in the Caribbean…"Paul Gumbs can’t wait for his next chapter to begin. After years serving as security chief aboard the Adventurous Spirit cruise ship, he’s been hired as the newest member of the Butterfly Island Police Department. For Paul, there’s never been a better time to ...