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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

As Roman walked up to his parent's home, his mother stood at the top of the steps with a comforting smile. He was struggling and only a loving mother could see that.

"So, the parodical child returns once more."

"Are we still doing this little dance? Where is the part of you telling me you're resurrected from the dead? My return has saved you from death and all that drama."

Stepping from the porch, Sophia took Roman's head in her hands. "I figured you could use a break. It's for the best, Son. She'll forgive you."

"Leaving Poppy in Chicago alone. That's what's best? Momma, I love her. Every day that passes without her in my arms is like a part of me is missing."

"That's what love is." Hugging her son, Roman collapsed into the warmth of his mother's arms. "You want her as your bride?"

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