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The Way He Moves
Marcia King-Gamble
Serena D'Andrea doesn't believe everything she sees.As the only heir of an affluent Argentinian publishing family, she's been finding it increasingly difficult to trust that the men she meets can see past her wealth. But on a Rhythm Dancers Cruise aboard Alexandra's Dream, Serena's attention quickly turns from rumbas to romance when she finds a pendant that's said to bring whoever wears it luck in love.From the moment she puts it on, though, she's beset by a rush of mishaps that make her wonder if someone may be watching–and following–every move she makes. . . on and off the dance floor. Luckily, Gilles Anderson always seems to be around to come to her rescue. But the fact that he looks exactly like a man from her past–a man she once thought she could love–has Serena watching every move he makes.
WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE
The Daily Cruise Letter/The Daily Cruise News
Rumba, salsa, cha-cha-cha!
They’re here! The Rhythm Dancers have joined our special dance-themed cruise and are shaking up Alexandra’s Dream from stem to stern. More than five hundred dancers are on board, hoping to improve their moves with some of the most talented dance instructors in the field today.
For those passengers who aren’t part of the dance group, the themed cruise still has lots to offer. Check the newsletter daily to find out times and places for dance demonstrations and competitions. Ball gowns and tuxes are the order of the day, so be prepared for a whirling kaleidoscope of color and style that will rival a Vegas show.
Is the Latin beat too hot for your blood? A sedate waltz more your style than a sultry tango? Then come up to the Polaris Lounge and dance to the gentler tunes of Glenn Miller. Don’t have a partner? Our gentleman hosts are there to glide you across the dance floor.
The only rule is to have fun! The staff of Alexandra’s Dream offers you glamour and adventure as we sail the waters of the Caribbean. We want this cruise to be one you’ll never forget.
MARCIA KING-GAMBLE
is a Caribbean-American novelist who makes two coasts home. A former travel industry executive, Marcia has seen most of the world. The Far East, Venice and New Zealand are three of her favorites.
When not writing or traveling, this bestselling author works off excess energy taking Zumba and kickboxing classes. She indulges her passion for anything old by rummaging through estate sales and antique stores.
Marcia writes for several Harlequin imprints. She loves hearing from readers.
Mediterranean NIGHTS
Marcia King-Gamble
THE WAY HE MOVES
TORONTO • NEW YORK • LONDON
AMSTERDAM • PARIS • SYDNEY • HAMBURG
STOCKHOLM • ATHENS • TOKYO • MILAN • MADRID
PRAGUE • WARSAW • BUDAPEST • AUCKLAND
Dear Reader,
According to marketing research, less than 10 percent of the American population has actually taken a cruise. This is especially perplexing given cruising is one of the least expensive vacations there is.
There is no other vacation experience as stress free as cruising. You board a ship, unpack your bags and get waited on hand and foot. As an added bonus, you get to visit the countries of your choice, plus enjoy exotic cuisine and world-class entertainment. No getting on and off planes and moving from hotel to hotel. Where else can you have lodging, food and entertainment inclusive in the original price? Am I starting to sound like an infomercial yet?
For almost thirteen years I worked in the cruise industry in an executive capacity. Ships were my life. Anything can happen on a floating city, especially when you have thousands of passengers on board. Believe me, there are literally thousands of stories to tell.
That said, I hope your journey was an informative one. Perhaps you’ve learned a little about cruising and become interested in visiting a new country. Perhaps your interest in cruising has just been piqued.
If you have questions about cruising, general comments, or just want to say hi, shoot an e-mail my way at mkinggambl@aol.com. Snail mail correspondence should be sent to P.O. Box 25143, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33320.
Happy cruising!
Romantically yours,
Marcia King-Gamble
www.lovemarcia.com
With grateful thanks to Gordon Buck
for sharing his operational knowledge. Without his
expertise this book would not have been possible.
DON’T MISS THE STORIES OF
Mediterranean NIGHTS
FROM RUSSIA, WITH LOVE
Ingrid Weaver
SCENT OF A WOMAN
Joanne Rock
THE TYCOON’S SON
Cindy Kirk
BREAKING ALL THE RULES
Marisa Carroll
AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER
Karen Kendall
BELOW DECK
Dorien Kelly
A PERFECT MARRIAGE?
Cindi Myers
FULL EXPOSURE
Diana Duncan
CABIN FEVER
Mary Leo
ISLAND HEAT
Sarah Mayberry
STARSTRUCK
Michelle Celmer
THE WAY HE MOVES
Marcia King-Gamble
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
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
CHAPTER NINETEEN
CHAPTER TWENTY
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
CHAPTER ONE
“CALL ME THE MOMENT that pendant is found, capisce?”
Tracy Irvine’s grip tightened around the receiver. She could tell her ex-husband was losing patience with her. This was her last chance and she needed to deliver or else.
Previously she’d screwed up badly and she might not have another chance to redeem herself. Her child’s well-being was at stake here, so she needed to play Sal’s sick game. It was the only way to get Franco back. He was her son, their son, and her reason for living.
“I will, Sal, I promise,” she said, striving to sound confident. “I won’t disappoint you this time.”
“You better not, bella, especially if you know what’s good for you. This is your last chance. There will be hell to pay if you don’t deliver this time around.” Sal’s raucous laughter resounded in her ear.
“When will I get to see Franco?” Tracy asked, trying to hold back the tears that were welling. If Sal knew she was close to breaking, he would get uglier. He had a sadistic streak to him.
“In good time, as soon as that pendant is mine.”
“I’ll get it for you. I swear I will.”
“Do that, bella, and soon.”
The receiver clunked down, the dial tone reverberating in her ear.
Tracy allowed herself a good cry, then taking a deep breath pulled herself together. In ten minutes she was on duty, greeting passengers as they boarded Alexandra’s Dream. She’d been hired as a dancer on the cruise ship, but in her off time she performed other duties. Today she was assigned to welcome passengers boarding at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.
No matter how distraught she felt, she had no choice but to look perky.
IN THE EMBARKATION AREA, VIP passengers were being escorted on board. Serena d’Andrea, accompanied by her best friend, Pia Fischer, stepped off the ramp and onto the cruise ship Alexandra’s Dream. Although Serena was no stranger to the good life, she gaped at the opulent lobby with its elaborate chandeliers and winding staircases leading to an upper deck.
She certainly hadn’t been expecting the interior of the luxury vessel to look like a five-star hotel. Her friend Pia seemed equally awed. She used the pamphlet handed to her by the embarkation staff to fan her face.
“Oh, my,” Pia gushed, speaking in English instead of their native Spanish. “Oh, my.”
“Awesome, as the Americans would say.”
Pia nodded her blonde head. “To die for, awesome.”
