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

The hustle and bustle around the table were infectious as the D'Amico clan gathered together in fellowship, celebrating the sibling's homecoming. Along a long well-dressed table, set outside on the patio with a beautiful view of the vineyards, about twenty people gathered as Poppy watched in awe of brothers, sisters, and extended family ready for the delicious meal the ladies had prepared. Plates clanked while chatter filled the room with a happy tone, and the smell of amazing Italian homecooked cuisine filled their senses.

Smiling to herself, Poppy rested her head on her brother's shoulder who was sitting next to her. With a hum she mentioned, "I miss this. We used to have the best family gatherings."

"It's not over, Sis," he whispered. "You'll always be welcome at our table."

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