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

As the ballet went on, Poppy was in awe as her sister, the prima ballerina, danced across the stage. Although the show them was dark, Apollonia looked like sheer grace and beauty as the star made her way around the stage.

"What do you think, my darling? Are you enjoying the show?"

"She is, and she'll make me high dollar. After the event, we will head downstairs to the auction."

Luke leaned over noting, "Whatever they want."

"He's right," Jaxson smiled. "I thought about placing a bid myself. I've never had twins before. But it's too risky. Your father has been snooping around too much. When she's sold, he'll never find her again."

Poppy didn't say a word as she watched the dance. Remi, reaching to grab her hand, gave it a squeeze, letting her know she was with her.

Grabbing her belly, Poppy cringed. "I don't feel so well."

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