Nothing As It Seems, Chapter 1 “Have you ever seen a more stunning place in all your life?” said the woman leaning beside Billy Jo against the ferry railing. She had a short blond mane, shapely curves, and long, long slender legs, wearing a red skirt and tank top that left little to the imagination. Billy Jo knew the woman wasn’t talking to her. “Sure,” came the reply from her other side, “if you love bad coffee, misbehaving tourists, weekend partiers, overpriced food, general mischief, and trash tossed everywhere on the beach every night and every morning.” What was it about his voice, deep and brooding? She took in the guy. He had on a worn jean jacket, blue jeans, and sunglasses, giving off that bad-boy vibe she knew girls loved. “Well, that’s a negative outlook of such a beautiful

