MAGNOLIA. MOONLIGHT
5
By Ellen/Oceanside
Book 3 in Mary Ellis series SECRETS OF THE SOUTH. We again meet with Nate, and his wife of 2 years. Happily married, trying to make a go of his Private Investigating service. While she is a real estate agent. Doesn't get the big commission checks. Discussing how old her car is, living in a 1 bedroom rental, wanting a honeymoon. When her co- workers, friends, family give them a honeymoon. Sounds perfect, till her ex is spotted, coming out from a casino. While they are on their honeymoon. Why is here, and has gambling become a problem again, and where is wife number 2. Izzy is concerned, maybe he needs help. What about the suicide of the pastor ? The wife hands them a check before they left on honeymoon, saying money wasn't any problem. Death was ruled suicide. Nothing seemed clear about it being a suicide. When Beth finds out there is stealing of the church funds. And checks have wife's signature on them.
Beth still not over the reason of having to leave being a police officer. Except to know you don't fall for your boss. Then what's with Nate bringing in someone without experience. Michael was a former forensic accountant. And she is to train him. They mix like oil and water, she always asking, why did you do that. Two murders, two reason, greed and deception.
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