Sparkled — Gina Lamanna

Love is in the air at Casa Luzzi! Hearts, stars, and tiny gel-cling cupids line the windows while Meg, Clay, Anthony, and Lacey struggle to navigate the waters of their new and (mostly) improved relationships.

But it's not all sunshine and sprinkles over at the Luzzi Estate. With Marissa and Clarissa on the run from home, Lacey is tasked to find them -" and find them fast.

As the situation heats up from all angles, Lacey and Anthony are spicing things up on the home front. Secrets from his past are unearthed, while she asks questions about their future. Between a looming birthday, a mystery gift, and the never-ending quest to keep enough underwear stashed in her purse, it's time for Lacey to face her biggest fears head on. When everything culminates in a dangerous game, Lacey realizes that the end has come.

This time, only one person can walk away unscathed.

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Lacey Luzzi: Spiced is a full-length, humorous cozy mystery with a strong female protagonist in the spirit of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum, albeit one working for the wrong side of the law…

Note: This book can be read as a standalone, though it is part of a larger series and not all plot lines are resolved in a single book. It is rated a strong PG-13 for sarcasm and mild language. No graphic gore or sex.