The bubbly fun of a rom-com meets the irresistible quirkiness of a cozy mystery in this buoyant new rom-cozy set off the coast of Southern California. Its the perfect vacation spot for those who want to get away from it all. Unfortunately for Santa Catalina boat tour guide Whitney Dagner and her chonky cat Whiskers its also the perfect vacation spot for people who want to get away with murder... When shes not piloting a glass bottom boat showing the sights to tourists Whit sells seashells by the seashore--among many other sea and sand souvenirs--to help keep her family shop Nautically Yours afloat. Its a far cry from her corporate climbing ladder life in Los Angeles but Whit and her frisky feline Whiskers love calling Catalina home and being close to family. Especially Whits grandmother Goldy a fun and feisty senior who always marched to the beat of a different drum. In her youth Goldy was an item with a Catalina catch named Darren. But it was actually a ruse to fool Darrens parents who wouldnt have accepted his preference for men. Eventually he left the island and chose the life--and life-partner--he wanted for himself. Back in town for his mothers funeral Darren takes the opportunity to heal his open wounds and settle some scores. In a surprise to the residents Darren produced a documentary about the history of Catalina and has arranged a premiere screening in the local theater. But his film career is cut short when his partners dead body is discovered the night before the opening. Rumors swirl about Darrens past along with his partners--and the things theyve done--giving a lot of folks a lot of motives. Now its up to Whit and her boyfriend policeman to catch a killer and uncover just how much Grandma Goldy knows about the back door deals tied to Darrens past ...
