A Lucie Rizzo Mystery Series by Adrienne Giordano

Out of work and down on her luck, Lucie Rizzo is forced to do the one thing she's long avoided — come home to her nutty, mob-infested family.This move brings her back into the tempting arms of Frankie Falcone, the smoldering Italian ex who's no stranger to living with the mob.When Lucie parlays her temporary dog-walking gig into a legit career, Frankie becomes her number one supporter. Suddenly, shaking her mob princess reputation doesn't seem so crazy… until three of her clients are dognapped... moreOut of work and down on her luck, Lucie Rizzo is forced to do the one thing she's long avoided — come home to her nutty, mob-infested family.This move brings her back into the tempting arms of Frankie Falcone, the smoldering Italian ex who's no stranger to living with the mob.When Lucie parlays her temporary dog-walking gig into a legit career, Frankie becomes her number one supporter. Suddenly, shaking her mob princess reputation doesn't seem so crazy… until three of her clients are dognapped.Lucie is thrown into a criminal conspiracy straight out of a gangster movie. If she isn't careful, she could end up... sleeping with the fishes! less

Mob princess turned entrepreneur Lucie Rizzo knows that when you hit rock bottom, the only way to go is up.Despite her family's unshakable criminal reputation, Lucie's new business is booming.And for once, her love life isn't far behind.Lucie devotes her days to building the Coco Barknell brand of couture doggie fashion accessories. But her nights are all about roguishly sexy Tim O'Brien.At least they will be if she and Detective O'Hottie finally take their relationship to the next level... moreMob princess turned entrepreneur Lucie Rizzo knows that when you hit rock bottom, the only way to go is up.Despite her family's unshakable criminal reputation, Lucie's new business is booming.And for once, her love life isn't far behind.Lucie devotes her days to building the Coco Barknell brand of couture doggie fashion accessories. But her nights are all about roguishly sexy Tim O'Brien.At least they will be if she and Detective O'Hottie finally take their relationship to the next level.But bring an Irish cop home to her mobster father? Fuggetaboutit.Then, Lucie's knack for finding trouble lands her in hot water—and the six o'clock news.Someone's absconded with a million-dollar piece of cinematic costume history, and Lucie is the only witness to the crime.Not to mention the prime suspect.To clear her name, she'll need an assist from her entire wacky crew: friends, family…and future (hopefully) lover.If you love romance, crime, and laughter, read the entire Lucie Rizzo Mystery Series - filled with sexy, funny mystery hi-jinks!Dog Collar Crime * Knocked Off * Limbo * Boosted * Whacked * Cooked * Incognito *"Lucie Rizzo is a riot. This fast-paced story will keep you turning pages. Fun characters, canines, chaos, and a paroled mob boss's daughter in love with a cop makes for a romantic comedy you won't be able to put down. A pure delight from every angle--family, friends, fraud, and furry critters. Best in show!" - Nancy Naigle, USA Today Bestselling Author less

Big business might be ruthless, but Lucie Rizzo learned to take the heat from the best: her mob boss father. Except instead of cooking the books, she’s mixing up her next moneymaking expansion. But her BFF-turned-partner isn’t sold on the idea. Ro is the creative genius—not to mention the boobs—of their operation, but Lucie has the discerning business palate. And this venture smells like sweet success. All they need is the right investor.French chef Antoine Durand made casseroles sexy again... moreBig business might be ruthless, but Lucie Rizzo learned to take the heat from the best: her mob boss father. Except instead of cooking the books, she’s mixing up her next moneymaking expansion. But her BFF-turned-partner isn’t sold on the idea. Ro is the creative genius—not to mention the boobs—of their operation, but Lucie has the discerning business palate. And this venture smells like sweet success. All they need is the right investor.French chef Antoine Durand made casseroles sexy again. His closely guarded secret recipe built a billion-dollar empire. He’s got the cred and the cash to turn Lucie’s dream into a reality. She gives him a taste of her proposal and Antoine’s about to bite, when a fire breaks out in his restaurant. And in the chaos, his priceless recipe is stolen.The number one suspect? Lucie. Because a girl can’t shake her criminal connections in this town. She might be a mob princess, but she’s no thief. And she’s certainly no blackmailer. Someone has beef with the chef. The Rizzo crew needs to find out who, before Antoine puts Coco Barknell out of business…and Lucie behind bars. "There are two things you can count on when reading a Lucie Rizzo Dog Collar series book...laughs and pure entertainment!" - Goodreads Review less