Why didn’t anyone tell me that not many of my classmates would come to this reunion? I understand in a way. It’s cold up here in Alaska and the cruise was rather pricy, but still–.
I certainly didn’t expect that the first former classmate I’d see on the ship would be my Aunt Sue, who used to be my Uncle Stu back in high school. I’m still not certain how many changes were made, but you know me—I’m not too curious—yeah, right.
Of course I’ve never gotten to any of my reunions before, but that was only because I went off to college and was busy when reunions came around. And then my husband and I lived a distance away. But he’s gone now. And I’m trying to rediscover myself. Who are you when you lose a spouse? For quite awhile I felt like half of a couple, an easel with the best leg broken off.
Now I’m finally starting to see who Cealie is again, and what do you know? I meet Gil Thurman. Sure, Gil is a hunk and my sometimes lover, but I’ve been trying to avoid him until I can rediscover myself, and I’m so close. Gil knows what he wants and goes after it. He wants me.
And that’s why I got really pissed when I saw him strolling up to me with that delicious body and smile and the Lido Deck after I’d told him I needed time away from him. But he came after me?
Ever since I’ve tried to avoid him so I could rediscover myself, he winds up opening a new Cajun restaurant in all the places I travel, and I am so bad at avoiding tempting dishes and men.
He can’t be having his Cajun food onboard—can he? Good grief, that man is tempting.
So is my Aunt Sue’s figure, much tauter than mine. And my former friend Jane that I haven’t seen in years is so in shape. Good grief, will I need to start working out again? And do I really need to purchase these extra-high heels onboard? Someone could fall off them and get hurt.
And why is that guy from our class here—and why won’t former good friends share their problems?
Are they hiding secrets? Lies? Did I ever really know them at all?
And now people I meet and people I know start dying, and I realize I know some things that might stop others from being killed, including myself. But do I really know them?
Do those former friends really know me?
You can find out much more about me and Gil and Aunt Sue and the man who sends champagne and other secrets in June Shaw’s DEADLY REUNION, third book in her Cealie Gunther mysteries. The first book in the series is RELATIVE DANGER.
June Shaw lives along a lazy bayou in south Louisiana near her large family and other loved ones. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s probably catching trout or playing with grandkids or cheering on the N.O. Saints.
** June is giving away one e-copy of her first Cealie book, RELATIVE DANGER, which Deadly Ink nominated for their Best Mystery of the Year. To enter, you must leave a valid e-mail address in the comment box with your comment. One entry per person. Contest ends on November 18th at 6pm EST. The winner will be chosen using a random number generator and will be notified by e-mail and has 2 days to respond. The author will e-mail you the book. **
Looking forward to reading about Cealie’s adventures.
Elaine
flash29@sympatico.ca
oh this sounds like a fun read
idlivru1(at)gmail(dot)com
Risa
A very creative post! Your mysteries are all interesting and well-written.
Best,
Jacqueline Seewald, THE TRUTH SLEUTH
Jacqueline, thanks so much for your sweet comment.
Sounds very interesting to me!
lynn@tangledyarn.com
How come Book to Reads list only get longer, never shorter?
tally up one more to the list!
Lynn
lms dot dragonmist at gmail.com
Lynn and Lynn (ha, cute), I really apprciate your comments.
There’s alot of questions that need to be answered and now I want to know, too!
TerryParrish 2010 (at) hotmail (dot) (com)
Sounds like a book I might have to buy. Love that the author lives in la. Plus is a n.o saints fan!!!!
Terry, yes, there are lots of questions to be answered.
And Staci, I LOVE the Saints!
You make it impossible not to want to read more. Great post. Liz
Thank you, Liz.
I lived in Alaska for a few years so I’m always interested in mysteries in that setting. Please enter me in your contest.
suefarrell(dot)farrell(at)gmail(dot)com
Sue, I loved my visit to Alaska, even if it was only for a week aboard a cruise ship.
Elaine, thanks for the nice comment.
Risa, I wrote the series to be fun to read. Most readers tell me the books are lots of fun. Thanks.
sounds like a fun read!
kfranklin11(at)att(dot)net
Kathy and Pat, readers do tell me the books in this series are fun.
Sounds like there’s a lot going on in this book. Always enjoy a fun read.
Thanks Cealie for dropping by.
Thanks for letting me come over, Dru. Love ya, Cealie
Cealie sounds like such a fun person to hang around with for a while. Thanks for the intro to the latest book.
maryann @ maryannwrites.com
I know, Maryanne, some readers have said they want Cealie for a friend.
Sounds like a fun read, one that I’d love.
I’ve never been to a high school reunion, but I doubt any of my classmates would be as entertaining as those in Deadly Reunion. Please enter my name in the drawing. Thank you.
Looks like a fun read.
jecbib@k-state.edu
Jackie, Penny and Jody, thanks so much for responding. Yes, readers call the books fun!
Contest is closed.
Congratulations to our winner: Elaine!