Esposito Mysteries Series by J.M. Griffin

After her favorite aunt is found dead and an alarming box is mysteriously left on the doorstep of her aunt's house now legally hers, Lavinia Esposito wants explanations. But, having cleared the package of explosives, the local cops are dumbounded by the precious stones which came without an explanation, just an address, her Aunt Livvy's. Frustrated by the cops' refusal to share their theories, criminal justice instructor Lavinia Esposito, a.k.a... moreAfter her favorite aunt is found dead and an alarming box is mysteriously left on the doorstep of her aunt's house now legally hers, Lavinia Esposito wants explanations. But, having cleared the package of explosives, the local cops are dumbounded by the precious stones which came without an explanation, just an address, her Aunt Livvy's. Frustrated by the cops' refusal to share their theories, criminal justice instructor Lavinia Esposito, a.k.a. Vinnie, takes investigation matters into her own hands. Vinnie is soon dragged into situations beyond her control, finding herself in hot water with the law, the crooks, and her Italian father. Willing to put her life at risk to find out what really happened to her beloved Aunt Livvy, and why jewels would be addressed to her aunt, Vinnie plunges ahead with her usual tenacity, bravery, and keen wits to solve and survive this mystery. less

Someone Is Stalking Vinnie Esposito. But That's Just the Start of Her Problems...Criminal justice instructor Vinnie Esposito is having a very bad day. Barely escaping serious injury in a car accident, she then runs into a former adversary she suspects is stalking her. When she learns her 60-year-old aunt has been arrested and is palling around with mobster, Vinnie finds herself over her head in trouble-dirty trouble... moreSomeone Is Stalking Vinnie Esposito. But That's Just the Start of Her Problems...Criminal justice instructor Vinnie Esposito is having a very bad day. Barely escaping serious injury in a car accident, she then runs into a former adversary she suspects is stalking her. When she learns her 60-year-old aunt has been arrested and is palling around with mobster, Vinnie finds herself over her head in trouble-dirty trouble. It's an awkward situation to say the least for someone who's constantly surrounded by law-enforcement contacts-including the hunky State Trooper Marcus Richmond and her tenant, FBI agent Aaron Grant.She's faced with sorting out her emotions and her family's reputation, even as a mysterious series of increasingly sinister events puts her life in danger. Is it a coincidence-or something more menacing?In this intriguing and humorous look at one woman's unusual lifestyle, author J.M. Griffin mixes mystery, suspense and romance for a smart and savvy style that's all her own."JM Griffin gives an action packed read filled with humor, sexy men and some of the best characters you could ever want."- The Romance Studio"Filled with humor, romance and suspense, Dirty Trouble is a must read." - Coffee Time Romance (less) less

The race is on to save Lavinia “Vinnie” Esposito in the third book in the Esposito series. After finding a dead man, Vinnie realizes she has become embroiled in yet another crazy situation, this one involving stolen art, proving her twin brother’s innocence, and saving her own neck. State trooper Marcus Richmond and FBI agent Aaron Grant are back to help Vinnie find the culprit, while keeping her out of harm’s way... moreThe race is on to save Lavinia “Vinnie” Esposito in the third book in the Esposito series. After finding a dead man, Vinnie realizes she has become embroiled in yet another crazy situation, this one involving stolen art, proving her twin brother’s innocence, and saving her own neck. State trooper Marcus Richmond and FBI agent Aaron Grant are back to help Vinnie find the culprit, while keeping her out of harm’s way. That's a task to try the most patient of men, because Vinnie isn't about to let a lead go stale because she's waiting for back up. A sleuth with attitude, Vinnie Esposito is back! less

Telling Vinnie Esposito to stay out of trouble is like telling a wolf not to howl at the moon. But you can’t blame Vinnie this time. She’s just trying to be a Good Samaritan... moreTelling Vinnie Esposito to stay out of trouble is like telling a wolf not to howl at the moon. But you can’t blame Vinnie this time. She’s just trying to be a Good Samaritan. How is Vinnie supposed to know that the little old lady, stranded at the side of the road, is a carjacker? And when Vinnie helps her artist friend paint a mural in a big, fancy mansion—how is she supposed to know that the owner is the biggest, most notorious, mobster in the state? And she can’t help it when she finds a dead body at the art show. And next thing you know her parents are fighting; and her boyfriend, hunky State Trooper Marcus Richmond, is mad at her; and her sexy, upstairs tenant, FBI agent Aaron Grant, is up to something. And Vinnie has to make everything right. But before she does that, it’s going to get even more wrong. less