The One-Night Heist (Stolen Art, Stolen Hearts Book 1) by C. Rochelle

A chance meeting, the perfect inside man heist, and two men from opposite sides of society finding something they can't live without. 


From the blurb:

For fans of Knives Out, The Thomas Crown Affair, White Collar, The Art Thief, and The Mastermind, with the humor of The Blonde Identity mixed in, this dark MM rom-com asks, how much will you risk to get everything you’ve ever wanted?

As the sole heir to his family’s estate, Giancarlo Luxford is focused on one thing: Auctioning off his late mother’s art collection to the highest bidder. A chance encounter with an ex-con has him setting his sights on a new goal, and nothing—not even the threat of mutual destruction—will stand in his way.

Longtime grifter Rowen Quincy only cares about the game, but after one too many bad decisions, he finds himself in a tight spot, dreaming of escape. Billionaire Giancarlo Luxford seems like an easy mark, and a ticket out of his situation, but this one-time heist may end up becoming the longest con of all.

IF YOU LOVE (a full list of Content, Tropes & Triggers can be found on the author's website!):

Standalone Art Heist Adventure
MM Romance
Monopoly Man + Con-man
Insta-Obsession (on both sides)
(Lovers-to-) Enemies-to-Lovers (one-sided)
A Con Gone Wrong
Forced Proximity & Secret Relationship
Partners in Crime & Mutual Destruction
So. Much. TENSION.
Unhinged Humor & Scorching Spice
Betrayal and Redemption
“Stop running from me!”
Corporate Villain Takedown (EAT THE RICH)

Then risk it all with The One-Night Heist!

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The One-Night Heist is book 1 in the Stolen Art, Stolen Hearts series of interconnected, contemporary romance standalones centered around the dark underbelly of the art world (and the ridiculousness of wealth/wealth disparity in general). Each book will see a different queer couple finding their HEA.


SNik's review:

First in series (Stolen Art, Stolen Hearts). Billionaire/orphan. Found family. Dual POV. Heed content warnings. 

When billionaire Giancarlo meets former art thief Rowen sparks fly, and plans for a high end art theft and conspiracy begin. They may not trust each other, but there’s something about being with each other that is undeniable. 

This was certainly an entertaining story as both Giano and Rowen quickly fall for each other in an unlikely and possessive way. I appreciated that Giano and Rowen are both intelligent and insightful, and that the push/pull between them never feels unequal. There is plenty of steam, plenty of twists, and two men that fall quickly and wholly (while Rowen tries to fight it and Giano is absolutely committed). I liked that there was not a bunch of angst or drama anytime they seemed in danger, it made the story lighter and more fun, which worked for me. Morally gray men that you root for, that find their special person and keep them, and find an unexpected HEA that made me smile.


The One-Night Heist is currently available as an e-book and paperback and can be read as part of your Kindle Unlimited Subscription