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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

"You're going to tell me what you and Luke were up to, Remi. If he touched you I'll beat his ass."

His mother had heard enough. "No. You won't. Luke was being a gentleman, unlike you. He took your sister away from here for the night to deal with her emotions after the Olive situation. He was being a good man. Now, you apologize to that boy."

"You can do better than that," his mother scolded.

"I'm sorry, Luke. I think I'm just a little overwhelmed and haven't been thinking clearly. I'm sorry."

"Apology accepted. Now can we eat? I'm freaking starving," Luke said as his stomach grumbled. "Where's the prosciutto?"

As everyone started to work on lunch, Roman went to his sister, still staring her down. He could tell he was hiding something. When he stepped closer, she turned and walked out.

Poppy quickly stepped into action. "Roman, slice these tomatoes."

Chapter 101