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It Takes a Thief, by Sloane Steele

Blurb: When catching a thief requires becoming one. Jared Towers has skills. One of them is being able to talk his way out of—or into—anything. Audrey Abbott has skills, too. Need something hacked and only the best will do? She’s your girl. He’s charming. She’s reclusive. They have absolutely nothing in common—except for a driving desire to take care of those who need it the most. For Jared, that means assembling a team of thieves to steal back what rightfully belongs to the victims of a crime perpetrated by his own father. For Audrey, it means doing whatever she can to make sure her grandma never has to worry again. And now they have something else in common: the art heist of the century. It was supposed to be all business. Get in and get out, then move on to the next target. But when Jared finds himself falling for Audrey, artwork isn’t the only thing at risk of being stolen...

Rating: 4 stars

Review: I loved the plot of this romantic suspense. It reminded me a lot of the TV show Leverage, which I am a huge fan of. This is the first book in what is billed as a "romantic caper" series, and it's definitely a great start. I really liked the characters and felt a genuine connection between not only Jared and Audrey but also the two of them with the secondary characters in this one. I was pulled into the story immediately and devoured every single word thereafter. I look forward to spending more time with this cast of characters in the next one.


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