Our Lady of Immaculate Deception by Nancy Martin

Our Lady of Immaculate Deception by Nancy Martin is the first book in the new series featuring Roxana Marie Abruzzo (Roxy). Publisher: Minotaur Books, March 2010

Roxy Abruzzo, the grandniece of a Pittsburgh Mafia boss, is trying to go straight–so she can focus on her architectural-salvage business that, for the most part, she runs on the up and up. But old habits die hard, and Roxy’s sticky fingers set off a chain reaction of murder and mayhem…with Roxy right in the middle.

We are introduced to Roxy who is smart, sexy and tough as nails but with a good heart where it matters. While on a salvaging job, Roxy sees a marble statue that could be valuable and since the house was to be blown up, Roxy didn’t see anything wrong in taking the statue. Little did she know that this would lead to murder which inadvertently puts her family in danger. This was a good read and an enjoyable mystery that I couldn’t put down.  I look forward to more adventures with Roxy.  My rating: 4 stars