The action-packed second book in the romantic suspense Steele Ridge series is a military romance that proves a small-town girl who considers herself an ugly duckling can snag the hottest alpha male in town.
Green Beret Reid Steele needs a new career ASAP. After a knee injury permanently sidelines him from his dream job, Reid heads home to the mountains of Steele Ridge to regroup, but small-town life isn't cutting it for a man accustomed to action. When sexy boutique owner Brynne Whitfield captures his attention, Reid thinks he's found the perfect distraction from boredom.
The last thing recently-dumped Brynne is interested in is another fast-talking man who will break her heart and dismiss her like yesterday's trash. Even if Reid Steele's body does make her yearn for things she knows are as bad for her as hot fudge sundaes.
When Brynne's closest friend is murdered and she's also targeted, Reid can't resist the lure of action and goes on a hunt for answers to disturbing questions. But can he protect her from a cold-blooded killer-and win her battered heart?
Contains mature themes.
A young reporter and a socialite join forces to solve a thirty-year-old cold case in this gripping mystery from USA Today bestselling author Adrienne Giordano.
As a junior reporter ostracized by her coworkers and community in North Dakota, RaeLynn Demming has something to prove. A decades-old arson that killed over one hundred people on the island of La Paradisio might be her career-saving story, but she needs cooperation from Rose Trudeau, Hollywood socialite and survivor of the legendary Grande Hotel fire.
Rose understands loss. For thirty years, she’s refused to discuss the Grande tragedy and still mourns her closest friend who perished in the blaze. Hungry for justice, Rose wants the arsonist and murderer caught. When RaeLynn shows up at Rose’s estate begging for a scoop on the fire, Rose can’t help but admire the young woman’s determination and agrees to help.
The investigation takes the pair to La Paradisio, where the local police urge them to leave the sleuthing to the professionals. Friends and family members, too, warn them to stay clear of the case, or else.
Then the threats start.
Undaunted, the unlikely pair dig further into the Grande’s sordid history. As determined as they are to find closure for Rose, they face an enemy just as willing to do whatever it takes to keep the Grande’s secrets buried.
Mob princess Lucie Rizzo can't catch a break. Or take one. Building a business empire is hard work, even without her family's notoriety. Staying out of trouble isn't exactly her forte. Still, Lucie could use a vacation from Chicago winters and the town where everybody knows her father's name. So when a certain Irish cop promises warmer days-and hotter nights-Lucie sees an offer she can't refuse.
Detective O'Hottie sweeps her away to the land of sun, sand, and…retirees? Before the real romantic getaway begins, Tim wants to visit his Uncle Henry. Or, to be exact, Tim's mom wants the goods on Henry's new girlfriend. Ha! Family drama without a Rizzo involved. What could a sweet, 50-something woman be hiding? Not a lot, judging by the amount of cleavage on display. Holy cannoli, Henry's Mattie could give Lucie's bombshell BFF a run for her money.
It's more than just the skintight leopard print making Tim do a double take. The details don't add up. Mattie's not being completely honest-and Lucie smells a rat. Uncle Henry's gal pal isn't who she claims to be. But is Mattie playing a long con, or is she the victim? Either way, Lucie is getting caught in a dangerous game.
Dog Collar Crime
Out of work and down on her luck, Lucie Rizzo is forced to move home to her nutty, mob-infested family. When she parlays her temporary dog-walking gig into a career, she is thrown into a criminal conspiracy straight out of a gangster movie. One that, if she’s not careful, could leave her sleeping with the fishes.
Knocked Off
Being stuck in the old neighborhood is the last thing reluctant mob princess Lucie Rizzo wants. She's determined to make a name for herself. One not tarnished by her dad's mobster rep.
When an art deal she brokered between clients turns suspicious, it's up to Lucie to uncover the truth. She might not know the difference between Monet and Manet, but Rizzos are no strangers to jail time—and Lucie refuses to be someone's prison bitch.
Limbo
Lucie Rizzo's life is...complicated. She's worked hard to grow a legit business and leave behind the mob princess reputation. Now her mobster father is on parole, making things awkward at home—especially with her detective boyfriend. And thanks to an inescapable penchant for trouble, Lucie keeps stumbling into the wrong crime at the wrong time.
When her favorite client is snatched at a dog show by a mystery woman, Lucie and her zany sidekicks will do anything to take back what's theirs.
Boosted
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, with Lucie 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.
Whacked
Aspiring design mogul and reluctant mob princess Lucie Rizzo dreams of taking the doggie fashion world by storm. And a local charity fashion show provides the perfect chance to shine the spotlight on Coco Barknell.
Not to mention the opportunity to work with the Don Corleone of pet products, Buzzy Sneider. When Coco Barknell designs start appearing on Buzzy's website, Lucie wants to wring her thieving neck. Until somebody beats her to it.
A dead celebrity plus a very public feud can only add up to trouble for a girl named Rizzo. Except it's not Lucie the cops put behind bars, but her BFF Roseanne. The evidence may be stacked against Ro, but Lucie and her zany crew will never let her go down without a fight.
Cooked
Big business might be ruthless, but Lucie Rizzo learned to take the heat from the best: her mob boss father. Instead of cooking the books, she's mixing up her next moneymaking expansion.
French chef Antoine Durand's closely guarded casserole recipe built a billion-dollar empire. Lucie gives him a taste of her proposal and Antoine's about to bite when a fire breaks out in his restaurant. In the chaos, his priceless recipe is stolen.
The number one suspect? Lucie. The Rizzo crew needs to find out who has beef with the chef before Antoine puts Coco Barknell out of business…and Lucie behind bars.
Incognito
Mob princess Lucie Rizzo could use a vacation from Chicago winters, so when a certain Irish cop promises warmer days—and hotter nights—Lucie sees an offer she can't refuse.
Detective O'Hottie sweeps her away to the land of sun, sand, and…retirees? Before the real romantic getaway begins, Tim wants to visit his Uncle Henry. Or, to be exact, Tim's mom wants the goods on Henry's new girlfriend who doesn't seem to be who she claims. Is Mattie playing a long con, or is she the victim? Either way, Lucie is getting caught in a dangerous game.
'Adrienne Giordano hits a home run once again with a fun mystery you can't put down.' --Dianna Love, New York Times Bestselling Author
Things were finally starting to look up for Lucie Rizzo. She has a thriving new business, a new outlook on life, and, most importantly, she never has to live under the shadow of her family ever again. No more mob-princess-shenanigans...And this time, she's determined to keep it that way.
So when an art deal she brokered between clients turns suspicious, it's up to Lucie to uncover the truth. She might not know the difference between Monet and Manet, but Rizzos are no strangers to jail time, and Lucie refuses to be caught up in the mafia-mix again. And who better to help her than a tall, blonde, Irish cop?
Detective O'Hottie Tim O'Brien might be on the wrong side of the law by Rizzo standards, but everything about him is oh-so-right. He doesn't care about Lucie's mafia-ties, and he knows what she needs. So when another handsome, familiar face comes knocking on Lucie's door, a whole new Rizzo-sized dilemma gets thrown into the mix. What do you get when you add a mob-princess, two smoldering men, and the peculiar mystery behind two crime-ridden paintings?
One big rollercoaster of a Knocked-Off crime caper!
To taste success in this world, Lucie Rizzo knows that you need a good recipe. And this time, she finally has one.
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. 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
Paris. Milan. New York.
Franklin, Illinois?
Aspiring design mogul and reluctant mob princess Lucie Rizzo dreams of taking the fashion world by storm. As the wisest of wiseguys will tell you, to go big, you have to start small. And a local charity fashion show provides the perfect chance to shine the spotlight on Coco Barknell.
Not to mention the opportunity to work with the Don Corleone of pet products, Buzzy Sneider. But she didn’t earn that rank by being nice. Buzzy expects everyone to kiss her ring. When Coco Barknell designs start appearing on Buzzy’s website, Lucie wants to wring her thieving neck. Until somebody beats her to it.
A dead celebrity plus a very public feud can only add up to trouble for a girl named Rizzo. Except it’s not Lucie the cops put behind bars, but her BFF—hotheaded creative diva, Roseanne. The evidence may be stacked against Ro, but Lucie and her zany crew will never let her go down without a fight.
'Adorably funny!... A fresh and unique cozy!'
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. 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.
'USA Today Bestselling Author Adrienne Giordano hits it out of the park again - with the hysterical Lucie Rizzo Series! Her novella, Limbo is a laugh-riot!'
Lucie Rizzo’s life is...complicated. She’s worked hard to grow a legit business and leave behind the mob princess reputation. Now her mobster father is on parole, making things awkward at home—especially with her tall, handsome, and suspicious detective boyfriend. And thanks to an inescapable penchant for trouble, Lucie keeps stumbling into the wrong crime at the wrong time. But what could go wrong at a dog show? It’s the perfect venue for Lucie to score visibility for her brand of bejeweled dog accessories—and some quality time with her sexy Irish cop, Tim O’Brien. But then... her favorite client is snatched by a mystery woman. He's been dognapped. This broad messed with the wrong hot-blooded family. No one steals from a Rizzo, and Lucie and her zany sidekicks will do anything to take back what’s theirs.
'Dis-Organized Crime at its finest!'
For more Lucie Rizzo fun check out all the titles in this laugh-out-loud series.
Dog Collar Crime
Knocked Off
Limbo
Boosted
Limbo (novella)
Whacked
Cooked
Incognito
'Mystery, Italians, Romantic Comedy, and Dogs...who could ask for anything more!'
Fans of the Justice Team series will love this action-packed third installment.
As a public information officer for the US Supreme Court, idealist Hope Denby knows how to spin a story. A journalist at heart, she loves being in the middle of a juicy scoop and has her sights set on future press secretary for the White House. When a Supreme Court chief justice is accidentally killed in a road-rage accident and a high-profile conspiracy blogger claims it was premeditated murder, Hope has to shut down the paranoid blogger-which should be a slam dunk until she discovers that he is not as crazy as she thought and she has more in common with the secretive, hard-hitting investigator than she'd like to admit.
Cyber resistance against government corruption isn't just a theory for Brice Brennan on his blog, The First Amendment Patriot. As a former ATF agent who blew the whistle on his superiors, he is no stranger to government cover-ups and scandals. An anonymous tip on the chief justice's death sends him searching for answers. What he finds is a sexy, young idealist about to blow his private behind-the-scenes world to pieces.
Brice and Hope couldn't be more opposite, but exposing justice makes them partners-and puts them on the track of a ruthless killer. As their investigation takes them into the dark underbelly of Washington politics and murder-for-hire, it also takes them into the bedroom where passion erupts and emotional walls crumble. But when the killer makes an attempt on Hope's life, will Brice be able to keep her safe? Or will blowing the whistle on corruption and greed mean losing the one person he's allowed himself to love?
The second novel in the exciting Justice Team romantic suspense series.
While investigating a government cover-up, former FBI agent Mitch Monroe is framed for murder. A wanted man, Mitch has no choice but to stay off the grid, and he needs Special Agent Caroline Foster—the FBI’s top sniper and a woman who wants nothing to do with him—to clear his name.
After sharing a single night of simmering passion with Mitch a year ago, Caroline hasn’t been able to get him out of her head. Or her heart. He's already jeopardized her job once…helping him now could end her career. But a friend has been murdered, and no matter how Caroline feels about Mitch, he's not the killer. She needs answers, and she needs Mitch Monroe out of her life once and for all.
On the run and with no one to turn to, Mitch and Caroline can’t fight the reigniting passion between them. She’ll lose her career if she proves Mitch is innocent…he’ll lose his life if she doesn’t.
