Mary Leo

Becky is a widowed mother of two on a cruise paid for by her mother-in-law. She finds a pendant – the prize in a treasure hunt – which is supposed to bring luck to lovers but some people think the diamond is real and try to steal it off her. Dylan is one of the ship’s diving instructors who happens to run a lot of the excursions she takes.

Widowed Becky is on a two week cruise on Alexandra's Dream with her mother-in-law and the rest of her husband's family.  She is not looking for love, but when she finds the necklace in a treasure hunt and hooks up with diving instructor Dylan, things start heating up.

Two years after her husband death Becky takes a Christamas cruise hoping it will help her son.  When becky finds a pendant hidden in her cabin as part of a contest aboard ship.  Strange things start to happen including her finding love. 

This one was interresting but it is way different than the last 8 in the series.

Back cover:  Sometimes you need someone to teach you the things you already know...

Becky Montgomery's husband was a real catch.  And when he died two years ago, she buried her emotions-and her needs-with him, and buried herself in her job.