A lustful physician and a beautiful detective clash in a comedy caper involving a billionaire’s murder, his stunning widow and an amorous, aging assassin.
Dr. Joseph Peck, a respected and caring physician, has one vice – he’s addicted to love. And one unusual secret – his best friend since high-school is a retired Mafia Don.
Anna Franklin, stunning, ruthless and intelligent, learns this secret. She also discovers her husband will soon seek divorce, relegating her to a pre-nup pittance instead of billions were he to die – soon.
Seeking both men’s assistance in arranging this speedy demise, she offers each millions, plus an extra quid pro ‘Joe’ for the good doctor – sexual romps sufficiently intense to make Peck’s recent, prolonged carnal dry-spell a vague memory. The Don knows but one ex-associate to call upon for the hit – another retiree, known as Lover Boy, who, at age 73, is still able to live up to his deadly reputation – and his nickname.
Their one obstacle? – Detective Jane Rieger, a beautiful, troubled cop with a checkered past whose love life has also recently turned non-existent. Committed to unraveling the conspiracy, Jane soon realizes that bringing everyone to justice will have the unintended consequence of adding to her personal growing list of woes. Thus, she will face more than one grim, difficult choice.
Lover Boy is a crime caper mixing humor with pathos, filled with quirky characters and often hilarious dialogue – all leading to an unexpected conclusion not soon forgotten.
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"Kronwith has written a magnificent, comedic crime caper...
"Author Kronwith creates characters who are riotous, intelligent, and, in their own ways, relatable and often lovable." – BookTrib
"... the book is full of delightful twists and reversals;"
"... as a bit of escapism, it does its job.” – Kirkus Reviews
