8 Thrilling Romance Books Featuring Heists and Other Crimes

Samantha Jellicoe is a thief and a damn good one at that. She has no issues with stealing from the rich to give to herself. Things fall apart when she tries to steal a valuable item from a Palm Beach estate. Before she knows what hit her, a bomb goes off and leads her into the arms of the notorious millionaire Richard Addison. 

Now, people think she's also a murderer, and Sam won't stand for that. She must clear her name while Richard tries to find out more about the mysterious woman who has stolen his heart.

Lady Emma was desperate, which was why she tricked Lucas Coulter, the Marquess of Wortham, into a hasty marriage. But on their wedding night, when he learned the truth about her past, he abandoned her. Seven years later, Emma is broke and lives in disgrace with her beloved daughter, Jenny. 

She takes care of her child the only way she knows: high robbery of the wealthy elite of London, particularly those who have wronged her. When Lucas catches her mid-burglary, he proposes a new deal: give him a male heir, or he will expose her crimes to the world. Now, Emma must share her husband's bed once more but stave off her blossoming feelings for the man who broke her heart.

For four years, Turner Hastings has brooded over her uncle's wrongful imprisonment. So, when two inept thieves stumble into the bank she works in, wearing the world's dumbest disguises, she spots an opportunity for revenge. 

Turner decides to pull off her own heist, but now, she's on the run and the ever-so-cute Special Agent John MacKinnon is hot on her tail. She's got a few scores to settle, and MacKinnon can't help but root for her, especially when the bank president decides he needs to get rid of them both... permanently.

Cleve Jones is a master criminal. A conman, thief, and all-round crook, there's no job too big for his skills. But he's also lost it all before. Ten years ago, he risked his freedom to fall in love with Aria Harp, the rebellious daughter of a professor, who then disappeared without a trace. Now, she's back, in disguise, and has her eyes on a famous diamond that Cleve's also hoping to get his hands on. 

They don't trust one another one bit, but the love is still there. Will they double cross one another all over again or risk it all on a happy ever after?

Toby never meant to be a highway robber, but he needed money and this was as good a means as any to acquire it. He didn’t plan to impersonate a top London valet either, but he still ended up pretending to be earl of Arvon’s new aide. Unfortunately, the earl is the man he just seduced and robbed on the road. 

Miles, Lord Arvon, is not impressed. But he’s faced with a tumbledown home and lost family fortune, and having a top thief as his fake valet could be very helpful. He wants to steal back a precious family heirloom, and Toby is going to make it happen. What else can he steal in the process?

Soren Stapley is a professional thief who can get his way in and out of any situation. But he's unprepared for Maya Perry, the former love of his life. Maya works as a nanny to an annoying rich kid, but this job is all that's keeping her from crashing out. She refuses to fail, even if it means going up against her ex as he tries to get his hands on a painting in her employers' home. 

Unfortunately, the sparks are still there between them. Even more unfortunately, Soren isn't the only thief who wants to get his hands on that painting…

Harry Booth's life of crime began at the tender age of nine, when he stole to help keep a roof over his and his sick mother's head. When his mother finally succumbed to cancer, he continued his nightwork, evolving into a master thief who only steals from those who can afford it or deserve to be robbed. But along the way, Booth has made some dangerous associations, including the ruthless Carter LaPorte, who has no issue with using Booth for his own crooked means. 

As Harry tries to fight for his future, he falls into the orbit of Miranda Emerson. He shouldn't get close to her lest he put her in harm's way, but their bond is undeniable. Now Booth must face LaPorte, to free himself from a life of crime and go straight for Miranda's sake. Alas, it's easier said than done.

Blake Ravenscroft has his eyes on Caroline Trent, but not for the reasons you think. Blake is an agent of the crown and he believes that Caroline is the notorious spy Carlotte De Leon. When Caroline is kidnapped by the handsome man who thinks she's a criminal, it's not ideal, but she does need a place to lay low in the weeks leading up to her 21st birthday, when she'll get her hands on her inheritance. 

Blake Ravenscroft’s mission is to bring “Carlotta” to justice, not to fall in love, and Caroline cannot help but be drawn to her unexpected captor. Maybe this strange crime will offer a reward for them both.