The Captain's Fund

Mary Catherine Burke's entire life revolves around the Burke Jewelry business. Consumed by her work, MC has not had time to pursue her own passions. Just when she thought she might be able to delve into other interests, vicious rumors link her family's wealth and success to several murders and black market diamonds stolen from the mines of South Africa. The trail leads her to the beautiful island of St. Maarten where she runs head on into Police Captain Blake.

Rod Williams and his partner, Scott McKay, were very successful solving crimes for the Massachusetts State Police. Devastated by the untimely death of his beloved wife and then his revered father, Rod has decided to escape the present and dwell in his memories. He returns to the Cafe at Friar's Beach, St. Martin to lose himself in this past... until a chance encounter with MC.

Mary Catherine is desperate to know the truth. Frustrated at every turn, MC seeks help from Rod, possibly her only hope. But, Rod is consumed by his own person tragedies. Reluctantly, they are drawn together. Before they can reach out to each other, they must face their own inner demons.