Monique's Wish

When Monique Witherspoon embarks on a lengthy cruise aboard the luxurious liner Sylph of the Seas she becomes involved in more adventure than she could have imagined.

Soon she becomes friends with an eclectic group of fellow travelers. She meets handsome London Metropolitan Police Specialist Philip Shaw through his matchmaking grandmother, who just happens to be Monique’s favorite author; and through suave and sophisticated Gian-Carlo Luchetti, Monique becomes an unwitting pawn in a scheme to steal a 16th century nautical astrolabe from a famous museum.

During a shore visit to Cannes with Philip’s grandmother and two other women friends, Monique is kidnapped by the murderous mastermind of the scheme who is certain she has learned of his intentions through a mysterious note delivered to her cabin door. Monique devises a plan to stay alive while she endeavors to remain optimistic for rescue before something dreadful happens.

Philip and the Italian Carabinieri arrive, but not before Gian-Carlo is wounded and Monique fears he is dead. Gian-Carlo survives, but as her feelings fluctuate Monique begins to question what she really wants from love—and life.