This book whisked me away into a world of characters where the complexities of life only added spice to the story.
Felix and Danny, a duo of seasoned scoundrels, stole not just wallets but also my heart with their intriguing history. After parting for many years, Danny returns to Chicago, the city where secrets were buried. The plot thickens as Felix’s news empire faces the threat of collapse, forcing the duo to orchestrate their most daring con yet.
The narrative, draped in the allure of mature and young characters, had me hooked. The banter and dialogue was spot on and enjoyable as you could feel the love and connections. Amidst the art of grift and the thrill of a heist, the novel skillfully explores the profound voids left by ten years of separation.
“Mastermind” is not just a caper. The author’s adept storytelling and the characters’ charm make this a must-read for those who savor a mix of heist thrills and heartfelt connections. Cheers to an adventure that proves, once and for all, that love is the ultimate steal. I can’t wait to start on the next book in this series.
SUMMARY
Once upon a time in Rome, Felix Salinger got caught picking his first pocket and Danny Mitchell saved his bacon. The two of them were inseparable… until they weren’t. Twenty years after that first meeting, Danny returns to Chicago, the city he shared with Felix and their perfect, secret family, to save him again. Felix’s news network—the business that broke them apart—is under fire from an unscrupulous employee pointing the finger at Felix. An official investigation could topple their house of cards. The only way to prove Felix is innocent is to pull off their biggest con yet. But though Felix still has the gift of grift, his reunion with Danny is bittersweet. Their ten-year separation left holes in their hearts that no amount of stolen property can fill. A green crew of young thieves looks to them for guidance as they negotiate old jewels and new threats to pull off the perfect heist—but the hardest job is proving that love is the only thing of value they’ve ever had.
In this heartfelt first book in the M/M Romance series, the author explores the blossoming connection between rugged alpaca rancher Rance Crawford and charming neighbor Ben McCutcheon. I enjoyed the endearing awkwardness as Rance struggled with his gruffness and feelings. A good sideline story is seen through Rance’s alpaca farming expertise. The story unfolds with warmth and tenderness, highlighting the power of vulnerability and the unexpected beauty found in an unlikely setting.
SUMMARY
Rance Crawford is an alpaca rancher, fiber mill owner, and self-proclaimed grumpy bastard. When sweet, charming tenderfoot Ben McCutcheon moves onto Crawford’s rural road, Rance is very aware that Ben makes it a grand total of two gay men in their tiny town, and even though he is instantly, painfully smitten, any move he makes could be simply chalked up to being hard up.
Using his best weapon and favorite skill, Crawford launches an awkward, wordless effort to make sure Ben is kept warm during the cold Colorado winter, every last piece of him—especially his heart.
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