“It is,” Mary said warmly. “A beautiful one. I don't think I've ever had a more wonderful birthday,” she admitted. Suzie felt a sense of warmth wash over her. It had been touch and go for a while, but it seemed the party was going to be a success.
Once the party was in full swing Suzie felt a sense of relief. She could see that Mary was having a wonderful time with Wes, Catherine, and Benjamin. The rest of the guests seemed to be enjoying the food and beverages as well as the company. Suzie stepped out onto the porch to grab a breath of fresh air. She heard footsteps just behind her.
“A chance to be alone,” Paul said as he slid his arms around her. “You did a great job, Suzie.”
“I never could have done it without you,” Suzie said with a grim smile. “This party was almost a disaster.”
“It could never be a disaster with you in charge,” Paul said firmly. “You gave her a great birthday, Suzie.”
“She deserves it,” Suzie said with a fond smile.
“So, now that Wes and Mary are lost in romance again, maybe we could try for some of our own?” he suggested.
“That sounds like a lovely idea to me, Paul,” Suzie replied. She smiled as he pulled her close.
The End
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Cindy Bell is the author of the cozy mystery series, Sage Gardens, Bekki the Beautician, Dune House, Heavenly Highland Inn and Wendy the Wedding Planner.
Cindy has always loved reading, but it is only recently that she has discovered her passion for writing romantic cozy mysteries. She loves walking along the beach thinking of the next adventure her characters can embark on.
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More Books by Cindy Bell
Sage Gardens Cozy Mysteries
Birthdays Can Be Deadly
Money Can Be Deadly
Trust Can Be Deadly
Dune House Cozy Mystery Series
Seaside Secrets
Boats and Bad Guys
Treasured History
Hidden Hideaways
Dodgy Dealings
Wendy the Wedding Planner Cozy Mysteries
Matrimony, Money and Murder
Chefs, Ceremonies and Crimes
Knives and Nuptials
Mice, Marriage and Murder
Bekki the Beautician Cozy Mysteries
Hairspray and Homicide
A Dyed Blonde and a Dead Body
Mascara and Murder
Pageant and Poison
Conditioner and a Corpse
Mistletoe, Makeup and Murder
Blush, a Bride and a Body
Shampoo and a Stiff
Cosmetics, a Cruise and a Killer
Lipstick, a Long Iron and Lifeless
Camping, Concealer and Criminals
Treated and Dyed
Heavenly Highland Inn Cozy Mysteries
Murdering the Roses
Dead in the Daisies
Killing the Carnations
Drowning the Daffodils
Suffocating the Sunflowers
Books, Bullets and Blooms
A Deadly Serious Gardening Contest
A Bridal Bouquet and a Body
Table of Contents
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
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