Title: Sleight of Hand
Author: Shawna Delacorte
Genre: Romantic Suspense, Romantic Mystery
Book Blurb:
Six years ago, Huntington Wolfe III, heir to a fortune and with a reputation as an international playboy, was a jewel thief. Now, he uses his skills and knowledge as a freelance insurance investigator to recover stolen jewelry, and he has a new case. But when he encounters a beautiful pickpocket at the scene of the next heist, he sets out to discover her identity and what other secrets she might be hiding.
Devastated by her father’s death during a high-speed police chase, Aurora Brentano goes undercover to prove his innocence. At the top of her suspect list is Huntington Wolfe III...until he catches her red-handed in her quest for clues and suggests they work together. She's not sure she can trust him, but they say to keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
As their unexpected alliance leads to an undeniable attraction, can they bring the true thief to justice, or will they be caught in a web of danger and deceit?
My Review:
Hunt may live a life of luxury to the outside world, but he leads a double life. As a retired cat burglar, he contracts out his expertise to catch thieves. What better way to catch a thief than with a thief? The stakes ramp up when he investigates a rash of jewelry thefts, and his suspect is none other than beautiful Aurora. She claims she’s trying to clear her father’s name and uncover how he died but Hunt isn’t convinced. Can Hunt discover the truth without falling in love?
Sleight of Hand is a sophisticated romantic mystery I couldn’t put down. The premise reads like a classic Bond caper meets The Pink Panther. The narration is descriptive yet with an unmistakable slick mystery vibe. The romance is steamy and full of romantic tension imbued banter. The mystery is complex and had me reading late into the night.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Sleight of Hand. Between the characters, plot, and narration, the writing is flawless. The story is peppered with intrigued and addictive to read.
If you’re looking for a suave romantic mystery, pick up Sleight of Hand. You’ll adore the team of Hunt and Aurora. I wish the author would continue the fun and make this a series. The most fun I’ve had reading in quite awhile.
My Rating: 5++ stars
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Author Biography:
USA Today Bestselling Author Shawna Delacorte lived most of her life in Los Angeles where she worked in television production for twenty years. During that time, she combined her avocation of photography and interest in writing to do magazine articles featuring her photographs. Her friends said she should utilize her television contacts and write scripts. She enrolled in a screen writing class at UCLA. By the close of class, she knew screen writing was not for her, but she did want to try writing a novel. Her first sale was to Harlequin followed by 20 more Harlequin novels for their Desire and Intrigue lines. Harlequin has re-issued 18 of her print backlist in e-book.
Social Media Links:
Website: www.shawnadelacorte.com
Reviewed by: Nancy