Rita Smircich

Drown Before "I Do" Rita Smircich

Johnny and Carmine Palmieri are brothers, enemies and next door neighbors. They are separated by fences, security cameras and baby monitors. Dysfunction, deceit and eavesdropping thrives inside and outside of their homes. Johnny and Francine have five children, two of them are identical twins: Anthony and Vinny. The two specialize in plotting, conniving and lying. Carmine and Tara have one grown daughter, Veronica, who can't keep her marriage, herself or her toddler in order. Jennifer Keys moved in with her soul mate, Anthony Palmieri, who makes promises of marriage and a future together. She has faith that his insensitive and macho ways will change once they're married. Anthony treats Jennifer like his personal maid, expecting her to cook, clean and take care of his lovable and energetic dog, Goober. Simone Simpson, owner of "I Do" LLC is struggling to keep her company running smoothly without her long-time partner and friend, Jennifer Keys, who broke off their business agreement, simply because Simone didn't approve of Anthony. Jennifer fights to survive from a harrowing near-death experience on Milford's Charles Island. Meanwhile, she too struggles with the separation from her friend, Simone. Can Jennifer live long enough to tell Simone how much she misses her? Drown Before "I Do" is the third book in the Simone Simpson Mystery series. It is another page turner that will captivate you!