Tag: Dellaini’s Quote of the Week
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Crime Makes an Entrance ~ A Love Under the Sun Romantic Suspense by Dellani Oakes Part 80
Deacon silently berated himself, pacing slowly back and forth. A loud group of seven lawyers passed by rather close to them, talking animatedly about past cases, both won and lost. They were remarkably similar in looks, as if it were some requirement of a retired lawyer to wear a mustache, be overweight and balding. Their […]
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Crime Makes an Entrance ~ A Love Under the Sun Romantic Suspense by Dellani Oakes Part 79
“What?” Dino leaned over the desk, taking out a pair of reading glasses as he did so. “Right there. Look!” There was a dotted line on the floor, indicating a small trapdoor. “At one time, the theater and the florist were part of the Army base. They each had a passage to a bomb shelter. […]
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Crime Makes an Entrance ~ A Love Under the Sun Romantic Suspense by Dellani Oakes Part 78
“We aren’t really strictly formal people. That might be a bit over the top, don’t you think?” There was a chilly silence. Deacon back peddled, thinking furiously. He decided the best thing to do was treat the entire wedding thing like a set design. He would ask some pointed questions and maybe he could get […]
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Crime Makes an Entrance ~ A Love Under the Sun Romantic Suspense by Dellani Oakes Part 77
“Yeah, in the safe. I don’t see the point, Deacon. It’s over.” “I don’t know, curiosity, I guess. I want to know how they did it. How did they get in and out of the theater like they did?” “We’ll drive over in a bit and have a look. Cindy’s helping Kacy right now. They […]
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Crime Makes an Entrance ~ A Love Under the Sun Romantic Suspense by Dellani Oakes Part 76
“They ought to break both the bastard’s legs and then cut his balls off!” She made cutting gestures in the air not far from Deacon’s abdomen. Deacon leaned back out of her way, sucking in his belly, and putting a protective hand over his genitals, feeling very vulnerable. “He didn’t kill anybody, Kacy! The balls […]
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Crime Makes an Entrance ~ A Love Under the Sun Romantic Suspense by Dellani Oakes Part 65
His eyes searched her face, looking for clues. She wouldn’t meet his eye, afraid her glance would betray her. “You aren’t sick, are you? I know you’ve not been feeling your best lately.” “No, I’m fine, really. Absolutely marvelous, in fact.” A quick glance up into his face, blushing, she lowered her eyes once more. […]
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Crime Makes an Entrance ~ A Love Under the Sun Romantic Suspense by Dellani Oakes Part 64
“Cindy’s there. She might like some back up though.” He told her about Dino’s alcohol temptation last night. “Oh, God, I thought he’d beaten that particular demon.” “It’s enough to make anyone turn to drink. I’m surprised I’ve not already hit the bottle myself.” “Don’t you dare, you’re on medicine. Come on, let’s go see […]
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Crime Makes an Entrance ~ A Love Under the Sun Romantic Suspense by Dellani Oakes Part 63
He shoved the policeman toward the doorway. Reyes’ flailing movements set off another shower of sparks, this one larger and more volatile. Flames licked at the corner of the flat. “Out! Everyone out!” Reyes yelled, racing toward the fire extinguisher. Deacon watched the flats around him flicker with flame, wondering if he could make it […]
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Crime Makes an Entrance ~ A Love Under the Sun Romantic Suspense by Dellani Oakes Part 62
By six o’clock, the police were in position. Reyes and three others were inside the theater on the stage. Two more were backstage and two were out front in the lobby. How many were outside, Deacon didn’t know, and hadn’t asked. Kacy was busily adjusting lights. She and Dexter were on ladders, refocusing, making sure […]
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Crime Makes an Entrance ~ A Love Under the Sun Romantic Suspense by Dellani Oakes Part 61
“Cindy? Hi, it’s Deacon. Is Dino there?” She handed the phone to Dino. Deacon heard him fumble with it, answering in a slurred fashion. God, has he been drinking? “Hiya, it’s Deacon, I had a thought. You know, the set isn’t quite done, it still needs some painting and the final light adjustments made. How […]
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