One part Pride and Prejudice.One part Romancing the Stone.All the feels.Don’t miss this laugh-out-loud, action-packed romantic comedy, new from bestselling author Kaitlyn Davis, writing as Kay Marie.Agent Leo Alvarez is on his way to Hawaii when his partner calls in a favor–the mob is after a pastry chef in NYC, and he’s the only one who can get to her in time. With his dreams of Mai Tais and … can get to her in time. With his dreams of Mai Tais and sandy shores ruined, Leo rushes to her rescue. But when he arrives at her apartment, he’s greeted by an upturned nose and an icy blue stare. This damsel in distress doesn’t need saving. Good thing he’s a retired marine who never backs down without a fight.
After a childhood racked by scandal, McKenzie Harper has learned to loathe surprises. So when a strange man knocks on her door, interrupting her morning routine, she has no choice but to politely shut it in his face–no matter how deeply his hazel eyes might pierce. She has places to go, pastries to bake, and promotions to secure. Or she did, until three masked men kidnap her and throw her into the back of a van… Suddenly, that white knight doesn’t seem so scary.
He’s a cocky Fed with a killer smile. She’s an uptown beauty with a biting tongue. If they want to survive, they’ll have to learn to work together–assuming they don’t kill each other first.
**To Catch a Thief is a romantic comedy series that’s one part humorous and one part heartfelt, with a dash of adventure, a hint of criminal activity, and a whole heap of fun! Each book is a stand-alone romance with a HEA.
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This third installment of To Catch A Thief series, focuses on Jo’s friend Mckenzie, better known as @thegourmetgoddess. As you know from the previous books is that Jo, known as @TheBakingBandit is a hacker, inspiring baker, turned good girl. What we also know is that Jo’s former life is not quite tied up and clean yet. Because she is telling the feds everything about her father’s business, she now has some nasty Russians invading her life.
In the last book Stolen Goods, the Russians went after her sweet friend Ella, wedding cake decorator extraordinaire, also known as @sprinkle-Ella, in order to get to Jo’s partner Thad. Well now it looks like they now focusing their sights on McKenzie. So Jo’s fed boyfriend Nate calls his pal and partner Leo in to play baby sitter.
When McKenzie meets Leo she is immediately thrown into a past that she has tried hard not to let control her life. She is always in control and nothing is going to stop her from becoming the youngest top pastry chef in New York. Not even her own kidnapping. But sometimes the past doesn’t stay buried.
This book was a non stop thrilling adventure. There were so many twists that it will make your head spin. But hey a little spinning makes it all worth while, especially when there is a hot Latin fed to save the day.
Leo is an amazing guy, with a hero complex. Always saving everyone and never expecting anything in return. Even if he deserves the world and so much more. But Leo has a past as well. A past that haunts his dreams at night and causes panic. But I believe with the right woman, he can heal.
Together this duo face some tough challenges and come out on top. But it’s is no walk in the park. The danger level is high and the attraction is an explosion of heat. Guaranteed to make you hold on to the edge of your seat in anticipation.
If you love the whole knight in shining armor vibe, with a twist of cops and robbers, then this book is perfect for you. Now if you want to dare to read as a standalone you may, but you will enjoy the story more if you get the whole story starting from book one Hot Pursuit. I have to say this one was close to my favorite, book one.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your copy today and get to reading.
I so enjoyed this the last installment of the To Catch a Thief series! Leo is one of my favorite characters in these tales. From the moment he accepts a cronut from Jo – much to Nate’s chagrin – I have adored Leo. (Okay, even before that; but especially when he grabs a cronut from the box!) I was happy to see that he got his own book in this delightful trilogy.
McKenzie, on the other hand, was for some reason not at all what I expected. I was glad that we could peer into her thought process with the alternating dual perspective of the writing style. Because at face value, she just seemed like a totally rude and obnoxious person.
But both Leo and McKenzie have internal demons that they battle, unbeknownst to people on the outside looking in on their lives. Although coming at things from vastly different experiences and perspectives, they somehow sense a kindred spirit in each other. It does take them quite awhile to let down their defenses with one another, but eventually they do.
Unfortunately, while they are trying to navigate the complexities of a brand new relationship, the rest of the world seems to be exploding around them. The action starts off pretty quickly with an actual kidnapping, and doesn’t slow down much from there. The interwoven plot points make for quite the intrigue and entertainment.
There were a few times where the story dragged a bit, and some things that just seemed rather unnecessary or strange. Most of their time at the wedding, for example, was just weird. I kept waiting for Russian mofiosos to crash the whole thing.
After everything seems to be over and done, the mystery solved – there are still twists and turns to be had. Everything falls into place in retrospect, but it is no wonder that it takes the good guys awhile to figure out what the bad guys are up to – or even who they are.
McKenzie does prove herself a tough and brave person finally, Leo does end up being a hero, and they eventually do get their happily-ever-after. Which is only fitting, given that this is the end of the line for these characters. Definitely a book and a series that I recommend for those looking for some light adventure, intrigue, humor, romance and fun!
A great read. Leo is sent to protect her. But will she let him. McKenzie is a baker, and doesn’t like surprises,. Will they end up working there differences out. This read grabs you right from the first page. There is alot of great humor in this read. The Author has made the Characters out so great that you get to know them as you read. I was given this read. You won’t want to put this book down its a real page turner. If you love a mystery this is a great read.
Shauna Joesten
Off the Grid is my favorite book in the series! Kay Marie has struck the right balance with mystery, danger, chemistry, humor, and character development. Even the ending is spot on!
Each book is its own story and can be read alone, but they are all intertwined too. In the third book, we get to know Agent Leo Alvarez and McKenzie Harper better. They are characters that were introduced in Book 1. Leo gives up on a Hawaii holiday when his partner calls in a favor. Having been a Marine and because of a difficult childhood, Leo has a strong need to always help and protect. Arriving at McKenzie’s apartment door, he’s met with a cold shoulder. She doesn’t believe that she needs protecting, she doesn’t like interruptions, and she doesn’t like Feds. Leo really has his work cut out for him!
I like how the author brings her characters to life. Both Leo and McKenzie are believable. Their squabbles and eventual chemistry make sense. Their friendships with others are also well developed. It’s a page-turner of a story and the plot is well thought out. Well done, Kay Marie!
I received an eARC. This is my honest and voluntary review.
4 Cranky Stars
McKenzie lives a very structured life. It is planned down to the T and she likes it that way. It’s safe and nothing can breach her bubble. Her only friendship is online with Jo and Addy. She is on her way to her presentation to become a head pastry chef at her current job when she finds a man knocking on her door claiming to be a Fed. Leo was well on his way to sandy beaches and drinking a Mai Tai when Nate Parker calls him with an urgent request. Go and find McKenzie and protect her at any cost. When he arrives, he doesn’t expect this very guarded button up woman who won’t even give him the time of day. When she steps out his sight for one minute it’s all the bad guys need to snatch her up. Leo is a former marine, and he lives by the motto of no one left behind. He finds her and spirits her off to safety sadly safety had them lost in the woods. A cabin, churros and a violent storm have them off the grid for a few days and when they are finally rescued it’s sadly not the end of their adventure.
Leo had secrets and you had to admire how he kept them at bay and didn’t break down till he was alone. He clicked with McKenzie right away. McKenzie had her own set of issues. She was very anal I guess is a good word for it. I liked that Leo got her out her shell. I truly enjoyed this series and the characters involved. Perfect for the reader who loves adventure, mystery and love.