
by MJ Mac
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Added on January 23, 2026
On this cruise, the only thing fiercer than the fight for a title and crown… is the thirst for revenge. Because behind every flawless face lies a motive for murder.Cruise Director Kennedy Reeves thought she was ready for the chaos of hosting the Ms. Casual Living Pageant aboard the Helio. But behind the polished nails, poised poses, and platform heels, deadly secrets lurk among the sequins and sashes.When game show host and pageant emcee Wink Watkins—armed with a million-watt smile and a talent for blackmail, bribery, and betrayal—is found unconscious, seconds from death, it’s up to Kennedy to figure out who wanted Wink in the drink.The cutthroat competitor, willing to win at any cost? The sweetheart with a secret, blackmailed over something she thought was buried? Kennedy’s brother’s new flame—the one with a rap sheet and a reason? Or someone hiding in plain sight… someone Wink silenced for good—the beauty queen he tossed into the ocean. He left her for dead… right?But then who sent Wink the note—We should reminisce about what you threw in the abyss.Kennedy’s about to learn that on this cruise… betrayal comes with a body count.
Betrayed on the PromenadeMove over Miss Congeniality—make way for Dolly with a walker!This witty mystery puts Kennedy Reeves on a cruise ship buzzing with beauty pageant drama, hidden motives, and plenty of laughs. From its riveting opening line—“You have outlived your usefulness”—the story blends cozy sleuthing, sharp humor, and a touch of danger.The standout is Dolly Rossi, a four-foot-eight firecracker who steals every scene with her sass and unforgettable one-liners. With Dolly’s fearless an
A collection of colorful characters swoop in and out of this fast-paced story about a beauty pageant murder on a Caribbean cruise. Jealousy, revenge, pettiness, and friendship weave in and out keeping the reader guessing. It may be a bit hard to keep all the different players straight, but it’s worth the extra effort. MJ Mac comes through again with a great cozy mystery.
This is the sixth book in the Kennedy Reeves series. Like the others it’s a fun enjoyable read! A number of characters from previous books appear, which I always enjoy.

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