Misty Summer and her boyfriend Marlowe Campion have been waiting for the perfect romantic weekend to consummate their relationship. With the help of Misty's secretary, Della, the trip has been booked. They have been looking forward to this trip for months. They have been dating for almost a year and have yet to spend the night together. Misty and Marlowe head out to begin their four-day weekend in the Florida Keys. When they arrive at their hotel, The Cherry Palm Inn, they are swept away by the beauty of Key West and of the hotel itself. After spending a romantic night together and taking that big step in their relationship, they decide to explore the island. As they're out just being a couple, Misty keeps thinking she sees her son Frankie and his fianc? Pete. When they return to the hotel who just happens to be lounging by the pool but Frankie and Pete. Therein ends most of the romance of the weekend. However, the couple just takes it in stride. They can balance their plans with those of Frankie and Pete, right?Right. Until the body of one of the hotel's owners is discovered by one of the housekeeping staff, a young single mother named Julia. It is determined that Scott has been murdered. Pete becomes a suspect. The two men have a history together and Pete does not have an alibi. Misty knows Pete would never even hurt, let alone kill someone. However, at the same time, she cannot allow him to be accused of this horrible crime. Besides, Misty heard the victim arguing with someone the night before his death. Or perhaps it was the night of?When Julia discovers a second body, Misty comes to her rescue and helps the young mother as best as she can. Misty is grateful that Pete was with her when this murder happened. However, she is worried about the young mother who is now in shock. During what should have been an idyllic weekend of fantastic food, turtle races, and the conch train, Misty pursues the murderer through a hazy trail of lies and deceit.Using her detective skills, and with the help of Frankie, Pete, the local police chief (who just happens to be a Misty Breeze fan), and even Marlowe, protesting all the way, Misty uncovers a series of wrongdoings both in the hotel and with the staff itself. Can she clear Pete's name and bring the killer to justice? Or will she become their next victim?
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