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there’s an event in progress? How is the service? How do they organize the transition from wedding on the beach to cocktail hour to reception?”
    â€œWow, you really have been paying attention. Again, I’m impressed.”
    â€œI told you,” he said, holding out his hands, “I’m a detail-oriented guy.”
    Just then, Martin returned with their drinks and sat down behind his desk. “Well, Mr. Montgomery, any questions?”
    â€œDo you have any events this weekend that we can maybe…observe?”
    â€œRyder!” Casey hissed at him and then turned and smiled apologetically at Martin.
    â€œIt’s all right, Casey,” Martin assured. “I can understand that this is a big decision and he wants to make the best-informed one he can. We have an event here tomorrow. The ceremony will take place at six p.m. on the beach, cocktails begin at seven, and dinner will be served at nine. You are both more than welcome to come and observe.”
    â€œThank you,” Ryder said, relieved that he hadn’t committed any kind of faux pas. “I appreciate your willingness to let us crash.”
    â€œWell, I prefer to not think of it as crashing. You’ll be able to observe the ceremony on the beach and walk around during cocktails, but after that, you’ll have to watch from afar for dinner. We respect our bride and groom’s privacy and the fact that they paid for the event, and we don’t wish to take advantage. We can arrange for a tasting for you both with each course—set up in a separate room, of course—this way you can see for yourself how the food is presented.” He looked expectantly at both Ryder and Casey. “How does that sound?”
    â€œIt sounds like you’ve done this before,” Ryder said with a big grin. “And it is exactly what I’m going to need in order to make sure that I do the right thing by my cousin. Thank you.”
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    The drive to the second venue was made in silence. Casey knew that Ryder didn’t need any more coaching, and honestly, she was more than a little on edge at the thought that they were going to have to go and observe an event the next night.
    Who knew his attention to detail would be so annoying and yet so arousing? How was she supposed to keep her professional shell in place when they had to spend so much time together?
    â€œReady?” Ryder asked, effectively snapping Casey out of her own reverie. She nodded, and together they headed for the entrance. This facility was an exclusive hotel resort; everything was all-inclusive. “So guests can stay right here on site and not have to drive, right?” Casey simply nodded again. “That’s a definite plus in my book; no need to have an open bar all night and then send everyone on their way to drive under the influence.”
    â€œCasey! So glad to see you!” They were greeted by a wiry, handsome man who was close to their own age, and Casey was wrapped in a friendly hug.
    â€œHow are you, Tyler?” Casey said with a big smile. She introduced Ryder and noticed that he wasn’t as friendly as he had been earlier with Martin. She looked at him quizzically, but quickly returned her attention to Tyler. “So, are you ready to give us the grand tour?”
    An hour later, they found themselves in Tyler’s office, and Casey was a bit unnerved by how quiet Ryder had been on the tour. At the sound of Tyler’s phone ringing, he excused himself and left Casey and Ryder alone.
    â€œI’m guessing that you hate this place,” she said bluntly.
    â€œWhat? No, why?”
    Casey gave him a look of disbelief. “You’ve been quiet and reserved the entire time we’ve been here, while you were a chatterbox at the last place. So what gives? What don’t you like about this place?”
    Ryder raked a hand through his hair in agitation. “Honestly? I think the place is great. I like that