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The Romeo Club: Restless Old Men Eating Out
The sleepy hamlet of Inlet Cove in Westchester, New York, is about to have some excitement. After his attempted rubout and subsequent arrest, Tim Collins must reveal his secret. He's been living a double life. His best friends know him as a good humored and successful businessman. But other acquaintances know him as a degenerate gambler. He's been able to keep the two worlds apart. But after betting wrong on Superbowl LII, those two worlds collide. Restaurant owner Johnny Paradise had named the group the ROMEO Club, an acronym for Restless Old Men Eating Out. His friends are convinced this was a misunderstanding, but a broken Tim Collins reveals his double life, his addiction, and his options. They aren't good. The feds want him to testify against mafia don Sam Napoli, and members of other gangs. It's a death sentence. Tim laments his crimes and wishes he were dead. That's the only way out.
His lunch companions include Frankie Grace, a local undertaker and Dr. Claudio Odelli. Together and with the help of Frankie's connections from his old neighborhood in Little Italy, they might be able to grant Tim's wish.
Around a table at Paradise's Italian Restaurant, a scheme is hatched to save Tim Collins by convincing everyone that he has gone to the pearly gates (or even a different direction). The relentless agent Reno Amore may have something to say about that. I invite you to Johnny Paradise's Italian Restaurant. Become a member of the Romeo Club. Be careful of the hot peppers.
Welcome to Paradise!
His lunch companions include Frankie Grace, a local undertaker and Dr. Claudio Odelli. Together and with the help of Frankie's connections from his old neighborhood in Little Italy, they might be able to grant Tim's wish.
Around a table at Paradise's Italian Restaurant, a scheme is hatched to save Tim Collins by convincing everyone that he has gone to the pearly gates (or even a different direction). The relentless agent Reno Amore may have something to say about that. I invite you to Johnny Paradise's Italian Restaurant. Become a member of the Romeo Club. Be careful of the hot peppers.
Welcome to Paradise!
252 pages, Hardcover
Published October 30, 2020
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December 7, 2020
The Romeo Club is written by, Vincent Graziano, it follows the tale of Restless Old Men Eating Out (thus the name, Romeo) composed of an interesting bunch. An undertaker, a cardiologist, a restaurant owner, and one with questionable dealings, the reader’s interest is immediately piqued.
The four friends have been there for each other for thirty long years despite the differences in their professions and backgrounds. They meet up regularly at an Italian joint where the author succinctly describes – the place, the regulars, and even the food.
The author skillfully weaves the story; the reader cannot put down their book! The reader must know what’s about to happen next. Although this book tells the story of middle-aged men and their misadventures, readers of a younger age bracket would also enjoy this. Five stars!
The four friends have been there for each other for thirty long years despite the differences in their professions and backgrounds. They meet up regularly at an Italian joint where the author succinctly describes – the place, the regulars, and even the food.
The author skillfully weaves the story; the reader cannot put down their book! The reader must know what’s about to happen next. Although this book tells the story of middle-aged men and their misadventures, readers of a younger age bracket would also enjoy this. Five stars!
December 4, 2020
The Romeo Club is a compelling story about the bond of friendship. Set in fast-paced New York City, one is easily transported to the hustle and bustle of Manhattan and the quaintness of Little Italy.
Vincent Graziano has spun a story that has the right amount of comedy and thrill.
Noteworthy is the fact that the title of the book is appropriate – Timmy, Johnny, Frankie, and Cardio, are Romeos. I was eagerly turning the pages waiting to see how this group would solve their friend’s hopeless dilemma.
This is a five-star book from Vincent Graziano. I can see him dominating the fiction shelves at bookstores. If this is not a made for movie book, then I do not know what is!
Vincent Graziano has spun a story that has the right amount of comedy and thrill.
Noteworthy is the fact that the title of the book is appropriate – Timmy, Johnny, Frankie, and Cardio, are Romeos. I was eagerly turning the pages waiting to see how this group would solve their friend’s hopeless dilemma.
This is a five-star book from Vincent Graziano. I can see him dominating the fiction shelves at bookstores. If this is not a made for movie book, then I do not know what is!
December 7, 2020
The book opens with the main protagonist, Frankie Grace, examining the bullet-ridden walls of the eponymous The Romeo Club’s watering hole, Johnny Paradise’s Italian Restaurant. “Something is wrong”, Frankie says. Right from the onset, you will certainly get a feel of the book’s storyline.
The important aspect of this book is how The Romeo Club, composed of Johnny, Frankie, Cardio, and Timmy, go through their friendship’s hardest challenge yet. This involves faking death, a dead body double, and outscheming the FBI. You will be at the edge of your seat, figuring out how the four friends will pull off their dastardly scheme!
Four out of five stars. If you are a fan of crime fiction books, you will love this book by Vincent Graziano!
The important aspect of this book is how The Romeo Club, composed of Johnny, Frankie, Cardio, and Timmy, go through their friendship’s hardest challenge yet. This involves faking death, a dead body double, and outscheming the FBI. You will be at the edge of your seat, figuring out how the four friends will pull off their dastardly scheme!
Four out of five stars. If you are a fan of crime fiction books, you will love this book by Vincent Graziano!
December 12, 2020
Is this fiction? Real life or a blurring of the two? I thoroughly enjoyed reading this fast paced book. Once you pick it up it is difficult to put down. When you finish it you hope that your friends are like the members of the Romeo club. A laugh a minute.
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