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  “That’s great,” Nancy said with relief. “I was worried that she’d be sent back.” She stifled a yawn and then laughed. “Sorry. I’m completely wiped out.”

  “Well, that’s the second thing I wanted to talk to you about,” Dirk said. He stopped walking and put his hands on her shoulders. “I wanted to thank you, Detective. You were fantastic. And if you ever come back to Fort Lauderdale, let me know.” Bending down, he touched his lips softly to Nancy’s. “Thanks to you, Lila Templeton won’t be throwing any more parties.”

  For a moment, Nancy leaned her head against his shoulder, smiling. Then, with a gasp, she suddenly pulled away.

  “What’s wrong?” Dirk asked.

  “I just remembered,” Nancy said, trying not to laugh. “The party. The party to nowhere! All those people are still stranded out there on that island!”

  Dirk’s blue eyes widened in shock, and he shook his head. “I guess I’ll start my vacation this afternoon,” he said. He gave Nancy a quick kiss and then raced off to his car. “See what I mean?” he called back over his shoulder. “I could use you down here, Detective!”

  Laughing, Nancy watched the red car speed down the palm-lined street. Then she headed back to her hotel. It was time to go home.

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  Contents

  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