The Good Ship Murder

Jack is ready to take a bold step in his relationship with Kate, inviting her for a romantic evening at the opera during their stop in Rome. But the unexpected arrival of his estranged 18-year-old daughter, Mia, throws his plans into chaos. As Jack juggles to reconnect with Mia and tension between him and Kate reaches a boiling point, he investigates the murder of an opera troupe member. And the situation spirals out of control when Mia runs away with a suspect from the murder investigation. 

Jack and Kate are still reeling from their fallout in Rome, each trying to suppress their growing feelings. Adding fuel to the fire, Piers steps into his new role as Staff Captain with calculated charm, hoping to rekindle his relationship with Kate. When Jack recognises a familiar face - a notorious ex-con named Mickey Eldergill - things take a sinister turn. Rumours swirl about stolen bullion tied to Mickey's past, and Jack warns Kate to keep her distance. But her detective instincts pull her back into the fray, especially when one of Mickey's henchmen is found murdered during a tour excursion. And Piers's rivalry with Jack takes a turn, setting the stage for a battle of wills that threatens both men's futures.

In the lush vineyards of Madeira, Jack and Kate are drawn into the murder of Max King, the charismatic but ruthless vineyard owner. As they navigate a tangled web of suspects, including Max's ex-wife, his son, and new partner Maria, Jack grows increasingly frustrated with Kate's hot-and-cold behaviour. Piers, revelling in Kate's vulnerability, piles on the pressure, using every opportunity to undermine her confidence. Back on the ship, he even attempts to convince Colin to reconsider Jack's place in the entertainment team.

A lavish influencer party on a sun-soaked Gozo beach turns deadly when its host, Tony Tong, is found murdered. Amid the chaos, Jamil is discovered passed out near the scene, making him the prime suspect. Jack and Kate are forced to set aside their personal tension to clear Jamil's name. As the case unravels, Kate sees Jack's unwavering loyalty to Jamil, softening her resolve to keep their relationship strictly professional. Meanwhile, Jamil's unspoken feelings for Cassie take a hit when she admits she only sees him as a friend. And Piers intensifies his schemes, determined to make both Jack and Kate's lives miserable as he plots his next move. 

A pickpocketing ring aboard the ship spirals into murder when Lisa, one of the culprits, is killed. Piers seizes the opportunity to accuse Jack of misconduct, but Kate intervenes, exposing cracks in Piers's confident facade. Cassie's sympathy for Piers blossoms into romance, leaving Jamil heartbroken. Jack's recklessness earns him a stern lecture from Kate, pushing him to confront his own impulsive behaviour. But with Piers and Cassie's relationship heating up, tensions aboard the ship are far from over.

When an '80s rock band reunion ends in murder, Jack and Kate are thrust into a high-profile case filled with secrets, grudges, and a meticulously planned alibi. As they peel back the layers of the band's dark past, they discover the killer hiding in plain sight. Meanwhile, Cassie's whirlwind romance with Piers crashes and burns, leaving her heartbroken and vulnerable...

A stolen artifact tied to true love becomes the centrepiece of a heist that leaves a security guard dead. Rumours of Jack's kiss with Cassie spark chaos, with Jamil feeling betrayed and Kate questioning everything. As Jack takes the fall for Jamil during an incident, he risks his career to save his friend. With Jack's future on the line, Kate must decide whether to let misunderstandings keep them apart or fight for the man she loves.