LorettaKAuthor

Cheeky owner of a struggling fashion boutique, Poppy Fields dreams of having her designs rocking the couture runways in Paris and Milan. While fantasizing about the glamorous life, her world is about to collide with the devil himself in the form of a dangerous mafia leader, Roman D’Amico, out for revenge for his dead brother.

Often mistaken as the future wife of one of Chicago’s most notorious crime bosses, and Roman’s rival gang member, everyone who enters Poppy’s little shop believes they are doing a favor to the Gambino family. When her doppelgänger waltzes into her boutique, the women are shocked to find they look like twins. Leaving her identification behind as a ruse to flee the country, Claudia switches lives with the unsuspecting fashion designer. When Luke Gambino falls for the ploy, he believes Poppy is his runaway bride, forcing her to take on the persona of the real Claudia Ricci.

Following the murder of his brother, Roman D’Amico is looking for revenge. When he suspects the Gambinos are behind it, he plots to kidnap the rival gang member’s wife. Unknowing that the women have switched places, Roman kidnaps the wrong couture diva. With Claudia missing, Poppy must keep up the ruse, and convince Roman to keep her alive or fall into the hands of the murderous Gambino family.

Couture Criminals

After a chat with his mother, he kissed her cheek before she headed home.

Looking into her son's eyes with a loving smile, the woman took his face in her hands. "Lucius don't worry. You're doing an outstanding job. Your father struggled too in the beginning. You'll get the hang of this. I'm sure of it."

"You only use my full name when you're worried for me."

Patting his cheek, she hummed. "Sweet boy. Mothers always worry. Just know that you're father and I are proud of you."

Just as he started to escort her to the door the doorbell rang.

"Damn, what now? This place has been a revolving door all morning."

Opening the door, Luke let out a sigh. "Just great. What now."

Walking in without being invited, three men entered Luke's mansion without care.

"What are you doing here?" his mother scowled at the three goons who worked for Don Luciano. "Did Michael send you here?"

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