Tag: Dellani’s quote of the week
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Crime Makes an Entrance ~ A Love Under the Sun Romantic Suspense by Dellani Oakes Part 66
The phone rang around eleven, startling Deacon out of a sound sleep. Kacy sat up, leaned across him and answered. “Yes? Who is this? Excuse me?” Deacon heard a click and Kacy sat looking at the phone for a moment, a puzzled frown on her face. “Well, that was odd.” “What was it?” “I don’t […]
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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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Crime Makes an Entrance ~ A Love Under the Sun Romantic Suspense by Dellani Oakes Part 60
The pronouncement left the two of them speechless. They had realized they couldn’t stay on at Dino’s, but hadn’t made plans, so much had taken precedence. Their gratitude was a little stumbling, but sincere. The realized that Pete’s parents accepted their relationship, and that meant more to them than anything. Several weeks passed with no […]
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Crime Makes an Entrance ~ A Love Under the Sun Romantic Suspense by Dellani Oakes Part 59
Deacon chuckled, a ribald joke weaving its way up through his befuddled mind. He fought to control it, but couldn’t. “Hell, as long as she rubs it in private, who the f**k cares?” Andy’s laugh boomed out, startling the other students who were engrossed in another argument about the next flat. “Aw, shit, Mr. D, […]
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Crime Makes an Entrance ~ A Love Under the Sun Romantic Suspense by Dellani Oakes Part 58
Her kiss lit him on fire, making him aware of how much he desired her. The doctor had told him to be creative, but to keep the weight off his broken leg. Deacon decided that experimentation was fun. Kacy drove him to work the next day. The playhouse was freshly painted both inside and out. […]
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Crime Makes an Entrance ~ A Love Under the Sun Romantic Suspense by Dellani Oakes Part 57
Deacon went into the examination room by himself. Kacy preferred to wait outside, pacing up and down the sidewalk restlessly the entire time. If Dr. Connors thought it was peculiar, he didn’t say. Pleased with the progress, he decided to keep Deacon in the brace. “With the pins, you’re good and stable. A little careful […]
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