“This mystery will sink its fangs into your funny bone and drag you along by a leash of laughter.” — Denise Swanson, New York Times Bestselling Author
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 … 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!
Dog Collar Crime is book one in the Lucie Rizzo Mystery series. For more Lucie Rizzo fun, check out all the titles in this high-spirited, hilarious series – read ‘em all!
- * Knocked Off * Boosted * Limbo (novella) * Whacked * Cooked * Incognito *
- ”…quirky characters, offbeat crimes, and laugh out loud humor…”
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Very good for a light read. 🙂
I love these stories and really love the characters but With each novel, the plots became a little too implausible. However, I would continue to read them because I love ve the crazy Rizzo family and detective Tim O’Brian.
I found this book to be witty and the characters likeable. I will read more in the series.
I enjoyed this mystery with its quirky dog walking main character and all her doggie clients. I liked the diamond mystery plot but I have to say the ending was good , but a bit unsatisfying so you really need to read the second book in the series right away to find out more!!
Really enjoyed this book! The characters are interesting and the plot kept me engaged. Will definitely read more from this author.
A fun read with lots of entertainment value. Kind of different, too, which added to my enjoyment.
I really enjoyed this book. nice easy reading. maybe the romantic was predictable but the characters were great. did not see that ending coming.
Giordano’s series is an absolute gem! I couldn’t put down her books. The dialogue, in particular, had me laughing, as I could just imagine the characters talking, especially in a traditional Italian dining room. The re-invention of Luci and her crazy girlfriend into entrepreneurs is admirable, despite an undertone of suspense throughout this book and the introduction of an Irish detective who just might steal Luci’s heart. Time will tell……
Just one complaint, diamonds are usually stored in paper flutes, not in a clump where they can scratch each other. But the story is fun, it has a lot of truth behind the story and romance, what it’s like to not really see the corruption behind the Mob. Family!
funny concept and heroine; entertaining cozy read with a light underlying mystery. I found it a fun and entertaining read.
I really enjoyed the book. It can be a standalone or the beginning of a series. I look forward to reading more. Thanks.
The characters were well developed, as if you could imagine being part of the family. It was smart, witty, and definitely worth the read!
Fun story, and great characters……whimsical and funny in many places of this book……!
Only thing didnt like was a lot of sexual undertones and explicit sex scenes. Might read another from author just to see if continues good story plots, great characters, family commitments.
This was an enjoyable read. It was light-hearted with some twists and turns I wouldn’t have predicted.
I did not think that I would like this book and it’s characters – but I was wrong! Seriously, a mob princess ??? Amazingly, it all works – good character development – good mystery – and a fun romance. Definitely worth a read.
Enjoyed the characters in this book. Funny with action and romance thrown in. Great writing that made me want to keep reading. Enjoyed it so much that I am reading the rest if the series and looking at her other books with series as well!
A fun book with no deep thinking necessary. Some gratuitous sex but otherwise, it is a fun and easy read. Just want I need after reading a lot of historical fiction.
This is a sweet story that I am almost done with so not sure about the happy ever after ending but it sure looks that way. A fun lite read.
I really enjoyed this book. It is well written, with a good story line and characters that feel like you already know them.