It Takes a Thief--A Heist Romance

March 22, 2021
Steele—a pen name for Shannyn Schroeder (His Dream Role)—kicks off her Counterfeit Capers series with a charming, action-packed heist. Jared “Jay” Towers and his cousin, Mia Benson, plan to atone for the sins of their wealthy fathers, who bilked countless families out of their life savings in a Ponzi scheme before fleeing the country, by playing Robin Hood and giving back everything their fathers stole. Their first move is an art heist, but to pull it off they must gather a ragtag team: Audrey, aka Data, a genius hacker who moonlights at a coffee shop to support her grandmother; Nikki, an expert burglar and adrenaline junkie; and London, an artist who can forge just about anything. As the team pull off their elaborate crime, Jared and Audrey fall in love, sparking hot sex scenes, charming banter—and a huge fight that could both end their budding romance and jeopardize their operation. Steele’s storytelling chops are on full view throughout, with an expertly drawn cast of characters—particularly Nikki, who steals every scene she’s in—and taut, surprising plotting. The cliffhanger ending may frustrate some, but this fun, fast-paced romance is sure to leave readers wanting more. Agent: Frances Black, Literary Counsel.