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In the small coastal town of Oyster Bay, North Carolina, youll find plenty of characters, neer-do-wells, and even a few celebs trying to duck the paparazzi. But when murder joins this curious community, the Bayside Book Writers are there to get the story... Olivia Limoges is the subject of constant gossip. Ever since she came back to town-a return as mysterious as her departure-Olivia has kept to herself, her dog, and her unfinished novel. With a little cajoling from the eminently charming writer Camden Ford, she agrees to join the Bayside Book Writers, break her writers block, and even make a few friends... But when townspeople start turning up dead with haiku poems left by the bodies, anyone with a flair for language is suddenly suspect. And its up to Olivia to catch the killer before she meets her own surprise ending. Watch a Video
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Heading toward the lighthouse keepers cottage, Olivia felt a tightness in her chest. Something was wrong.
At the same moment she felt that sharp stab of fear. The beam of the flashlight sought out a darker patch of black in the shadow cast by the cottage.
Olivias heart nearly stopped. She broke into a run, her legs moving with agonizing slowness over the sand ...
For Mary Shirley Harrison, dear friend and kindred spirit
Chapter 1
Writers should be read, but neither seen nor heard.
DAPHNE DU MAURIER
Two of Oyster Bays lifelong citizens were in line at the Stop n Shop, gossiping over carts stuffed with frozen entres, potato chips, boxes of Krispy Kremes, and liters of soda when Olivia Limoges breezed through the markets automatic doors.
Here she comes, Darlene. The grouchiest woman on the entire North Carolina coast, the first woman remarked, jerking her head toward the produce department.
And the richest. Darlene watched as Olivia examined a pyramid of peaches, turning the fruit around and caressing the flushed, velvet skin of each golden orb before placing it in her cart. Shes good-lookin enough. Doesnt have the curves most men wanna hold on to at night, but with all that money, youd think she could net at least one fish.
She might have more money than Oprah, but she aint exactly a ray of sunshine, her companion pointed out. Half the towns scared of her.
Thats because half the town works for her, Sue Ellen. Darlene pulled a sour face as her friend dumped a family-sized Stouffers lasagna on the moving belt.
She ever smile at you, Mandy? the woman named Sue Ellen questioned the cashier.
Mandy cracked her gum and shrugged. Ms. Olivia is nice enough, I reckon.
Maybe she likes younger men. You know, one of those male models or somethin. Or maybe she wants em to be rich and speak three languages and be as high and mighty as she is. Shes too fussy if you ask me. Thats why she doesnt have a man, Sue Ellen whispered, clearly impressed with her own insight as the cashier ran her friends check through the register. Who knows whats goin on in that big ole house of hers?
Darlenes dull brown eyes turned misty. If I had all that money, Id go on one of those cruises with them chocolate buffets. You ever heard of such an amazin thing? Whole fountains of chocolate! You can dunk strawberries or cookies or little bits of cake right in em. Lordy! Id eat chocolate until I couldnt move.
Sue Ellen unloaded two jumbo-sized bags of potato chips and a bouquet of scentless carnations onto the belt. She oughta give back to the community. After all, she grew up in Oyster Bay. Lots of folks kept an eye on her when her daddy was off on one of his trips.
Which trips? Darlene snorted cruelly. The fishin trips or the ones where he drifted along the coast with a net in the water and a case of whiskey by his side?
Either one. With her mama passin on when she was still at such a tender age, that girl needed folks to look in on her. I recall my mama bringin her a tuna casserole more than once. And how about that lighthouse cottage? Sue Ellen was becoming flushed in righteous indignation. The way shes lettin it fall to piecesits a disgrace! She should fix it up and let the town use it. Its not our fault her daddy left her all alone out on that boat in the middle of a storm for
Bam! The womans words stuck in her throat as a twenty-pound bag of lams Premium dog food was slapped onto the belt, instantly flattening the potato chips and the tight cluster of carnations.
Good morning, Mandy. The tall woman with white blond hair greeted the cashier as though the other customers did not exist. Just the peaches and the dog food, please. And whatever youve already scanned from my neighbors cart. You can charge me for the chips and flowers twice, seeing as theyll both have to be replaced.
Mandy nodded, biting back a smile. She rang up Olivias fruit and kibble as well as the other womans frozen dinners, rump roast, potato chips, flowers, cookie dough ice cream, and maxi pads. Olivia swiped a credit card through the reader, shouldered the dog food bag as though it was filled with helium, grabbed her peaches, and wished Mandy a pleasant day.
She walked out of the store, squinting as the sun bore down on her. She slid glasses over eyes that had been fiery with anger a moment ago but had now returned to a placid, lake-water blue.
Inside her Range Rover, Captain Haviland, her black-furred standard poodle, barked out a hello.
You may find that a portion of your kibbles been pulverized into crumbs, Captain. Im afraid my temper got the better of me. Olivia gunned the engine, drove seven blocks north, and swung into an available handicapped parking space. Haviland barked again and added an accusatory sniff.
Its tourist season. Theres no place else to park and if I do get ticketed, thatll just add more funds to the community treasure chest. Apparently, I dont give back enough, Olivia snidely informed her dog and together, they marched into Grumpys Diner. Olivia established herself at the counter, ordered coffee, and perused the headlines of The Washington Post. However, her concentration was repeatedly broken by a group of people seated at the diners largest booth. They were tossing out words like dialogue, point of view, and setting, and since Olivia had been trying to write a book on and off for the past five years, her curiosity was aroused.
She kept the paper raised, as though an article on escalating interest rates was inordinately captivating, while she listened intently as a woman read aloud from what sounded like a work of romantic fiction.
Maureen put her eye to the keyhole and gasped. There was her mistress, the duchess, in the arms of a strange man. His fingers were unlacing her gown, slowly, letting each piece of delicate silk slide over his powerful fingers.
What drivel, Olivia Limoges muttered to Haviland as the reader paused for breath. The poodle sneezed. Feeling that her canine companion hadnt been in clear agreement with her assessment, Olivia leaned to the right in order to eavesdrop further.
He then turned her around, roughly, and pushed her frock to the floor I could hear her gasp as he caressed the ribbons on her petticoat, his dark eyes never leaning the duchesss amber ones.
Olivia snorted. Cats have amber eyes. People do not She cast a glance at the author who had abruptly ceased speaking, seemingly reluctant to continue. She was a pretty womansmall-framed and smooth-skinned, with hair the color of sunlit wheat, but her face was discolored and puffy, indicating a consistent lack of sleep.
Go on, Laurel, my dear. I sense were nearing the juicy part, a middle-aged man with carefully gelled hair, a peach silk shirt, and finely manicured hands urged.
Maureen knew she should back away from the door but the strangers movements were hypnotizing. His hand, which resembled the calloused palm of a man engaged in trade, not the smooth, pampered hands belonging to a gentleman, eased apart my ladys bodice. His eyes lingered on the heaving swell of her breasts
Olivia couldnt contain herself. Not heaving breasts! she exclaimed with a wry laugh. Anything but those!
The woman named Laurel blushed furiously and dropped her paper onto the table in front of her.
If youd like to share your opinion, itd be a mite easier if you joined their group instead of hollerin across the counter. Its this kind of behavior that makes folks think youre an odd duck, a high-pitched voice emanating from Olivias left scolded. Good morning, Captain, the woman greeted the poodle warmly. Your usual, sir?
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