Review: Thieves Gambit - Book #1 - Kayvion Lewis - September 2023 As this weekend was the long weekend celebrating Matariki - the Maori New Year and also the first day for me to help out with the special election booth at the library, I figured it was going to be quiet and it was with only a couple of inquiries. This made it the perfect reading time as well, so I didn't sit there twiddling my thumbs. I took along with me Thieves Gambit, which was one I had received from HarperCollins NZ and it was so good. I have always enjoyed heist and spy novels and Thieves Gambit by Kayvion Lewis was another one added to my list of enjoyable reads. I now can't wait for Book #2 Heist Royale. Thieves Gambit first introduces us to the mother/daughter team of The Quests who are one of North America's best thieving families.  Ross though wants a normal life, so she starts planning but instead of a clean break on their last job, her mum gets kidnapped. The kidnappers want one billion dollars ...

My Fair Thief Delta James (Relentless Pursuit, #2) Publication date: June 16th 2023 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Suspense When the thief he is chasing becomes more than just a job, will the distraction be his undoing or her death sentence? Claire Mitchell is a master jewel thief, who has a secret. Although the thrill of the heist is exciting there is a reason behind her choice of profession. Family honor above all else. It was the perfect plan… until he interfered. Ryland Fletcher is the investigator determined to catch her. As he tracks Claire and gets to know her he finds there are more questions than answers. He doesn’t trust the beautiful thief in his bed but it doesn’t stop him from wanting her. The risk is life or death but the rewards are too great to resist. What begins as a heist of the century turns into a game of cat and mouse. When their game of cat and mouse turns deadly it’s time to bring her in. This book is the 2nd book in a duet and will be enjoye...

To Love a Thief Delta James (Relentless Pursuit, #1) Publication date: May 19th 2023 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Suspense When the thief he is chasing becomes more than just a job, will the distraction be his undoing or her death sentence? Claire Mitchell is a master jewel thief, who has a secret. Although the thrill of the heist is exciting there is a reason behind her choice of profession. Family honor above all else. It was the perfect plan… until he interfered. Ryland Fletcher is the investigator determined to catch her. As he tracks Claire and gets to know her he finds there are more questions than answers. He doesn’t trust the beautiful thief in his bed but it doesn’t stop him from wanting her. The risk is life or death but the rewards are too great to resist. What begins as a heist of the century turns into a game of cat and mouse. When their game of cat and mouse turns deadly it’s time to bring her in. Goodreads / Amazon — EXCERPT: “I swear you’re g...

To Love a Thief & My Fair Thief Delta James (Relentless Pursuit, #1-2) Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Suspense When the thief he is chasing becomes more than just a job, will the distraction be his undoing or her death sentence? Claire Mitchell is a master jewel thief, who has a secret. Although the thrill of the heist is exciting there is a reason behind her choice of profession. Family honor above all else. It was the perfect plan… until he interfered. Ryland Fletcher is the investigator determined to catch her. As he tracks Claire and gets to know her he finds there are more questions than answers. He doesn’t trust the beautiful thief in his bed but it doesn’t stop him from wanting her. The risk is life or death but the rewards are too great to resist. What begins as a heist of the century turns into a game of cat and mouse. When their game of cat and mouse turns deadly it’s time to bring her in. Pre-order Author Bio: As a USA Today bestselling r...

Seduction in Blood Kim Allred (Of Blood & Dreams, #1) Publication date: March 22nd 2022 Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance A thief. A vamp. A walk on the wild side. Cressa Langtry escaped an abusive home to live on her own terms. Now she’s known as Pandora, the best cat burglar and safecracker on the West Coast. Hounded by bounty hunters, one successful job would go a long way in clearing what she owes. With an unfortunate twist of fate, Cressa’s debt is turned over to the city’s most notorious and ancient vampire – Devon Trelane. Complete one mission and she can leave the vampire world, and his home, free and clear. Devon has lived a long life—many of them excommunicated from the Vampire Council. Though still a successful businessman, he can’t forgive the one vampire that cost him his seat on the Council. Unrest builds between the vampires and shifters, discontent that could be avoided if the Council would see reason. One vampire stokes the fires of division, the one ...

Review: Going Wild - Book #2 The Infamous Frankie Lorde - Brittany Geragotelis - August 2021 This book caught my attention as I love books about thieves and this one screamed similar to Gallagher Girls/ Heist Society by Ally Carter and other ones I have read in a similar vein. Frankie Lorde's parents were both mastermind thieves and ever since Frankie was a young girl, she wanted to be just like her dad and completed her first job when she was only eight years old. The book then jumps to now and she is 17 and her father - the famous Tom Lorde has been arrested by the FBI and behind bars. Frankie is now living with her Uncle Scotty- her dad's brother who is now ironically a Police Officer. While her dad is behind bars, Frankie has made a new friend called Ollie and he has become her somewhat apprentice and partner in crime. Their latest heist is a Robin Hood-type adventure as they have learned a couple of socialites are trafficking exotic animals to the wealthy and breaking a...

Review: Stealing Rose - Book #2 The Fowler Sisters - Monica Murphy - March 2015 Rose Fowler has worked at her family's cosmetics company ever since she could walk. Her grandmother Dahlia founded it, but now Rose wants more. Her father has just gotten engaged and the new fiancée is getting the promotion that should have been Rose's.  She feels that she has given it all and needs a change, she needs to escape from under her family's name. The book starts at the Cannes festival as a documentary has been made about her Grandmother's journey into becoming a business empress. At the festival, her grandmother gave her a necklace to wear - Violet is a little jealous as it's a gorgeous family heirloom. Caden knew Lily Fowler from high school and figured she would be at the festival and be the one wearing the necklace as he has decided to steal but when he meets Rose, he feels a connection and the pair spend a night together without knowing each other's name. The next ...