Thieves Like Us

enjoyable

This is a new to me author and even though I didn't read the first book in the series, I really enjoyed this one and had no problem catching up on the characters. I must say that my first love, snappy dialogue, is well represented here. The characters just sparkle! Janet can take care of herself and even though she is wealthy beyond words, she loves to mix it up. Rocky just sears the pages and reminds me a bit of Ranger from the Stephanie Plum series. If you enjoy romantic suspense, you will love this series. I am off to find the first book, so I can catch up and be ready for the next one.

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Bridget's Review

My heart went out to Janet right away. I actually had an ex who I later found out was a thief, so I was able to connect with her. I love strong women characters who don't let one bad relationship ruin their ability to love again. Overall, this was a great romance and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has been wronged.

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Thieves Like Us

Janet Aims wants to get rid of everything her low life ex husband ever gave her. Wanting to become a new woman she has already cut her hair short, has a new condo, and now she is going to get rid of the engagement ring Banner Westfield gave her, she knows what its worth, heck she found the receipt for the thing. So when she goes into Portman's Jewelers even though she knows the rings value, she really doesn't expect alot for it she just wants rid of it. In the beginning the jeweler doesn't seem interested, but when she plunks down an "ugly" necklace that he gave her as well, she is shocked at what she is offered for it, she gladly takes the money and goes home. It soon comes to her attention, when the police come knocking on her door, that the necklace is actually stolen, so when the cops take her to headquarters to question her, she knows there is one person who can help her Rocky Hernandez,who is a reformed ex-con. When they realize that the necklace is part of the stolen Pellinni Jewel Collection they soon realize that Janet is in danger from other thieves, because they will assume she has the rest of the collection, and they will do whatever it takes to get it! Rocky has feelings for Janet, but he knows she isn't ready for love but he will do whatever it takes to protect her, will she fall for bad boy Rocky or has her ex soured her on love? Once I started reading this I realized that there must have been another book before this one, but it didn't take away from this fast paced story. I enjoyed the romantic tension between Rocky and Janet. Because of Rocky's past I wasn't sure of him, but soon realized he was a good guy, I mean heck a guy who has a cat, can't be bad right? As for Janet she is easily able to handle tough situations, making for some great reading when you pair up this duo. A great romantic suspense that held my attention to the last page, I definitely will look for more from this new to me author! Even though I was provided a copy of this book for review by the publisher it in no way alters my opinion of this book.

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a fast-paced enjoyable romantic crime caper

With her divorce from her criminal spouse Westfield final, Janet Aims looks forward to her new life as a single. Part of moving on, though somewhat symbolic, is to pawn the jewelry he gave her. However, her plan goes awry right away as she is accused of being a jewel thief since one of her items she tried to sell is a necklace belonging to the stolen Pellini Collection.

Her hope for proving her innocence resides with former jewel thief convict Rocky Hernandez who she has avoided even though she is attracted to him as she does not need another felon in her life. Rocky agrees to help her because he loves Janet, but has taken it slow waiting for her to move past her divorce. Cops and robbers are after her as her car and condo are ransacked and only Rocky stands in their way especially when he goes back to his thieving roots to find the missing loot.

The sequel to Lie to Me is a fast-paced enjoyable romantic crime caper starring a likable lead couple caught in a frantic scenario as everyone except Rocky assumes Janet has the jewels when her aim is to start over. Although the support cast at times overwhelms the plot with so much going on, readers will enjoy Thieves Like Us as Janet just wants move on while Rocky wants her to move on with him, but the world intrudes.

Harriet Klausner

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