Harbor Village is a vivacious retirement paradise known for its beachy locale and active senior scene. But ever since murder moved in, the idyllic coastal community is becoming a little less lively . . .
With the first annual antique car show cruising into the tranquil bayside oasis of Fairhope, Alabama, there are bumpy roads ahead for Harbor Village director Cleo Mack. As an automobile-themed lecture series gets off to a rough start, she finds herself balancing one too many responsibilities—and dodging advances from a shady event sponsor. It’s enough to make Cleo feel twice her age. But the festivities reach a real dead end when she discovers a body at the Royale Court shopping center . . .
When an innocent man lands in the hot seat for murder, Harbor Village residents look to Cleo to crack the case. Aided by an eclectic group of energetic seniors, Cleo races to identify the true culprit from a growing list of harmless Sunday drivers—before a killer revs up for another hit and run!
An Interview With A Character
What is your full name?
Michael Norman Bonderant. Norman for my father.
What is your Profession?
I’m an interior designer from Charlotte, North Carolina. I’ve lived there twenty years but I travel a lot. I don’t know why I’m near the mountains, mountain décor is definitely not my favorite. All that wood and heavy beams and stuffed bears? No, I’m more a beach person. The Hamptons, Newport—second or third homes full of icy blues and aquas, old bronzes—you know what I mean? Cedar shingles, beautiful gardens, observatories. I select my jobs based on places I want to live for a few weeks. But Fairhope is still home and I do at least one house here every year or so. Point Clear, Ono Island, Mobile, the beach condos. I’m working on my second place at Harbor Village. You don’t think of retirement communities having designers but here I am. I’m insisting on a free hand this time so it’ll work out well. The client’s unusual. Not a couple, or not exactly. He just wants his lady friend to love this house. Do you know her? Cleo Mack. Mid-century meets minimalism. Piece of cake.
What is your current favourite book or movie?
Lord, I don’t have time for that sort of thing. Not unless it’s work related. Grey Gardens, maybe, for a movie. Or Gatsby. Anything about interior design, style, restoration.
What is your go to comfort book or movie?
I tell you I don’t go to movies. They’re too loud. I’d rather go to a party. Oh, I know one book…I don’t suppose you ever heard of Gilded? About the super rich in Newport? Well, read it sometime. Fascinating.
If someone was to play you in a movie who would it be? OR what would be the character you would want to be in a book?
George Clooney. He’s a doll. Although I look more like Redford, don’t you think? The young Redford. Or Ralph Lauren. I think I could play him, don’t you? But that’s not what you asked.
What is your ideal evening?
That’s easy. A sunset cruise on the Potomac, cocktails, dinner, a little jazz combo. Come with me.
TOUR PARTICIPANTS
June 4 – Books a Plenty Book Reviews – REVIEW, CHARACTER INTERVIEW
June 4 – Literary Gold – SPOTLIGHT
June 5 – I’m All About Books – CHARACTER GUEST POST
June 5 – Mystery Thrillers and Romantic Suspense Reviews – SPOTLIGHT, EXCERPT
June 5 – eBook Addicts – SPOTLIGHT
June 6 – MJB Reviewers – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
June 6 – LibriAmoriMiei – REVIEW
June 7 – Baroness’ Book Trove – REVIEW
June 7 – That’s What She’s Reading – CHARACTER GUEST POST
June 7 – Babs Book Bistro – SPOTLIGHT
June 8 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT, EXCERPT
June 8 – A Wytch’s Book Review Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
June 9 – The Avid Reader – REVIEW, EXCERPT
June 9 – A Holland Reads – SPOTLIGHT
June 10 – Carla Loves To Read – REVIEW, GUEST POST
June 10 – Readeropolis – SPOTLIGHT
June 11 – The Pulp and Mystery Shelf – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
June 11 – StoreyBook Reviews – GUEST POST
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