It’s been a year since Simi Chopra’s motley crew pulled off a high-wire diamond necklace heist with the help of sexy rogue Jack Danger. After living it up on the reward money, they’re back where they started, struggling to pay their bills. So when a Chicago Mafia boss demands they return the jewels—plus interest, or else—they need to get the team back together…and fast.
Unfortunately, Simi soon discovers that the necklace is in the hands of Jack’s nemesis, a highly-skilled and supremely vengeful master thief who is not above a little blackmail to get even. (Did Jack really have to piss her off?) Now, the crew is forced into her working her con in order to get the necklace back.
As if Simi needed any more complications while trying to rob a billionaire’s mansion, she and Jack are on the rocks, someone else is after her score, and a gorgeous detective is hot on her tail. Simi better be careful or she’ll end up in the less fun kind of handcuffs.
Release Date: Aug 20, 2024
Heat Level: Sensual
Publisher: Penguin Group
Imprint: Berkley
Price: $10.99
Simi thought she got out of the heist business until a mafia boss demanded she and her crew pay them back. Now Simi Is back trying to figure out how to keep everyone safe and manage to get the money. The crew is all over the place and must rely on Simi’s ex-boyfriend, Jack. Simi and Jack’s relationship had to take a back seat when Jack up and left. Now he is back trying to beg for a second chance, but first thing first…they need to get the money.
This is not the first book in the series. I know it is not listed as one, and I almost didn’t realize it until I had to question how the characters felt so familiar to me. If you read the first book, you may feel more comfortable with the storyline. I started to root for Simi and Jack to be in another romantic entanglement. However, another person sometimes tries to make a play for Simi.
There is a lot of fade-to-black, which I’m never a fan of. I want to get a feel of the intimacy in my story. The romance and passion fell to the back burner of this storyline, so having no intimacy felt odd. Not to mention that there is almost a weird insta-lust/love connection with the characters, especially when the adrenaline was running. I wanted the love to be more organic and not hurried and rushed. I wanted to see them in a more normal setting to gauge if the love was real.
There is tons of action and drama to keep readers’ interest. This is not a typical romance. A lot is going on. There is mystery, action, and even murder to help the story along. While I didn’t enjoy this one, and this series is not my favorite, I’m mildly curious to see what’s next. The author sets up the ending for future stories.
Overall, if you really like quick and adventurous stories with a comedic undertone, this is for you.
~ Samantha
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