From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Suzanne Enoch, a new romantic crime thriller featuring fan-favorites Samantha Jellicoe and Rick Addison… possible haunting, that is.
Samantha Jellicoe, jewel thief extraordinaire, is still adjusting to being engaged to Richard Addison, billionaire entrepreneur and very hot British lord. Complicating that is the entire press corps hounding her for an interview – bad news for a mostly retired cat burglar intent on keeping her private life private.
She is ecstatic when Rick suggests they escape to his castle in Scotland; she’s less so when the old pile turns out to be dilapidated, full of Rick’s resentful relatives, and (possibly) haunted. While he navigates the consequences of ignoring his family for the past fifteen years, Sam uncovers a legend of buried treasure – and realizes she isn’t the only one searching for the famous highwayman’s loot.
While Sam is an expert at blending into the very different worlds of patrons and thieves, meeting people important to Rick is way more complicated. Combined with iffy phones, unreliable lights and power, a clandestine treasure hunt, a wannabe reality-star girlfriend, and a rumored “restless spirit,” this vacation in the Scottish Highlands might be more than a self-respecting former thief can handle.
“WOW! Vivid, thrilling, AND entertaining. Clever cat burglar Samantha Jellicoe and her wealthy, witty fiance Rick Addison are perfect partners. BAREFOOT IN THE DARK is an irresistible blend of crime, romance, action and suspense – I loved every page of this rollicking good ride!”—New York Times bestselling author, Karen Hawkins
“Each and every Enoch romance is a sparkling gem brimming over with marvelous characters, depth of emotion, intense sensuality and a plot that twists and turns, leaving readers breathless and deliciously satisfied.”—Romantic Times, 4 ½ Stars!
“With their indelible chemistry, their witty repartee, and their adventures sleuthing in the glamorous world of Palm Beach glitterati, Samantha and Rick are reminiscent of The Thin Man’s Nick and Nora.”—starred Booklist
“. . . grin-on-your-face, hair-streaming-in the-wind joyride of a novel . . .”—starred Publisher’s Weekly on FLIRTING WITH DANGER
“Passion and emotion still run hot with the undeniably dynamic duo of Rick and Sam. Kick back as the superbly talented Enoch stirs the pot yet again for this mismatched pair . . . loads more hijinks and action!”—Romantic Times, 4 ½ Stars on A TOUCH OF MINX
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An update of any of the mad-cap mystery romance series; personally reminds me of “The Thin Man” series. Funny, original, romantic and wonderful. This is a new series based off the “Samantha Jellicoe” series by the same author. Suzanne Enoch provides enough details that the reader does not need to read the previous series, but warn readers you will definitely want to binge read afterwards which is my plan.
Sam is a retired (for love) notorious international cat burglar and Rick is an English Lord/billionaire businessman. These two are engaged requiring lots of privacy for at least 6 years, statute of limitations based on Sam’s previous career. Needless to say these two have a terrible need to skip out on the tabloid press. They escape to the relative privacy of Rick’s family’s Scottish Castle, which of course comes with the usual accoutrements of ghosts, hidden treasure and a small quaint town with a lot of secondary characters that aids in telling the whole story/mystery. Hidden treasure? Just up Sam’s alley too bad Rick doesn’t want it found trouble is someone else wants it too. On your mark, set, go; who will find the treasure, will Sam and Rick survive, and what does a true Scotsman wear under a kilt? All these questions are answered much to the readers delight.
Spoiler Alert: Sam finds out about the kilt part early on much to her and Rick’s delight. LOL
Note: One of my favorite lines in the book was a comparison of the Castle to “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson; the line of course was to make the reader laugh (which I did, rather hysterically) not to terrify.
Sam and Rick are back! So worth the wait!
I really enjoyed this book and the entire series. The premise is one of the coolest I ever read.
A world renowned cat burglar falls in love with a British billionaire after she safed his life, while breaking into his Florida mansion. That alone is awesomeness!!!!! And ever since reading the first book, Samantha and Richard have been one of my most favorite couples yet.
Throughout the series, there has been growth in regards to characters as well as their relationships. Samantha and Richard had to learn how to compromise and adjust to each other’s life and to make space for the other. They learned how to life together and to trust each other, especially in regards to Samantha’s past. Samantha opened up to Rick, acknowledge her feelings and finally allowed them to surface. I loved how very mature both characters were in these instances. And even though it wasn’t easy, they were willing to put the time and effort into a relationship that could explode into their face any day. And I loved that both always were willing to talk and never to walk away without cleaning the air first.
I loved their banter.
Both were incredibly smart and savvy, which is one of the reasons they were attracted to each other. They were always one step ahead of everyone and it was a pleasure seeing them do what they did best. Rick making money, and Sam getting into mischief. And the way they always had each other’s back was heartwarming and utterly addicting.
In Barefoot in the Dark, Sam and Rick were on “vacation”, at his Scottish ancestral home, to meet his relatives. The slower pace of the Scottish country side didn’t bother Samantha at all. She found excitement in cataloging artwork, and hunting down a hundreds year old treasure. The additional ghost hunting spiced up the rather quiet and slower country life to everyone’s, but especially Samantha’s delight.
I found Barefoot in the Dark to be an utterly entertaining and charming novel in a series that I absolutely adore. Honestly, it’s hard to convey how happy I am that the author decided to pick up this series again. Barefoot in the Dark had all the characteristics I love in a contemporary mystery novel. Strong characters, a mature and self-confident main couple, a fabulous supporting cast, a charming Scottish landscape and its quriky inhabitants and a plot that moved along splendidly and was never boring.
I’m so looking forward to the next book.
Finally! After a decade, Samantha Jellicoe and Rick Addison have returned in author Suzanne Enoch’s 6th book featuring this very sexy duo. Barefoot in the Dark picks up just weeks after the end of A Touch of Minx, and retired cat burglar Sam, billionaire Rick, and Ms. Enoch’s storytelling have lost none of their magic. Sam and Rick are off to Canniebrae, Laird Rawlings’ ancestral estate in the Scottish Highlands, for a respite from the press after announcing their engagement, where they’re joined by Rick’s closest family members. What Rick had hoped would be a quiet couple of weeks turns into a treasure hunt, and the race to prevent a centuries old secret from being discovered. Very nice mystery, and the old gang is back together as both Donner and Stoney join in on the fun. Well worth the wait, and well worth reading. If you haven’t started this series yet, do yourself a favor and pick up Flirting With Danger (book 1) for some background – you won’t be disappointed! A+++
Barefoot in the Dark by Suzanne Enoch is book One in the Samantha and Rick Series. This is the story of Samantha Jellicoe and Richard Addison. But Samantha and Rick had meet in a previous book called ‘A Touch of Minx’ from the Samantha Jellicoe Series I believe. I have yet to read that series but when researching to see when they meet, it would appear to be that book. Either way this was easily a standalone book, but I did enjoy it enough that I want to go back and find the book in the Samantha Jellicoe Series. This book has Samantha and Rick dealing with his family, a possible ghost, his Castle in need of work and Samantha trying to be a reformed ‘cat burglar’….all the ingredients for a great story. Really enjoyed reading this book….couldn’t put it down.
Rick and Sam are back!!!! For those of us who have been waiting “patiently” for this latest billionaire marquis and ex-cat burglar adventure the wait is over! Everything we’ve come to love about these two is here from snappy one-liners to steamy kisses to Donner and Stony. While I would discourage trying to jump into the world of Rick and Sam with BitD, those of you who have read the previous books will feel as if you just closed the last one yesterday.
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Suzanne Enoch is an EXCELLENT writer. And the Sam and Rick series allows her to work in her favorite things, including Diet Coke, Star Wars, and hot, handsome billionaires (I am assuming.) For those of you who’ve only read her historical romances, you are in for a treat, as Samantha Jellicoe, our heroine, is a no holds barred INDEPENDENT woman, with the vocabulary and mouth to match. And the dark, handsome billionaire? Why, the incomparable Richard Addison, the Marquis of Rawley, of course!
This particular installment, which is the first book in her new Samantha and Rick series, has a great premise, complete with old doddering butlers, crumbling Scottish castles, a treasure map, and possibly a ghost or two. Of course, Tom Donner and Walter Barstone are along for the ride. A fun, entertaining romp! Enjoy, and if you are new to the series, good new – there are 5 more books for you to read starring this exciting duo. Enjoy!
My first book I read of this series . I got an opportunity to do arc of Suzanne book.
I love how Samantha is trying to reform from being cat burglar. Samantha owns a security and investigate stolen property with her background she knows how thieves think.
Samantha meet British millionaire Rick Addison while trying to steal a priceless piece of art. Instead of stealing the art she fall for the owner.
Samantha has spend the last year trying to change her life and show Rick can reform.
After becoming engaged Rick decides to take Samantha to Scotland to his estate to meet his relatives. This where the adventure begins.
Strange happens are part of Rick’s ancestorial home. Growing up Rick knew it was part of his history. Rick invites his uncle, aunt and cousin to Scotland to meet Samantha.
Unknown to him, his cousin had plans to find hidden treasure that was left by a former highwayman a few generations on the estate.
During touring the estate, Samantha gets wind of the hidden treasure and decides she will solve the mystery before Cousin Justin can get his hands on it.
Through a series of mysterious events going on at house and house itself falling into disperse.
Samantha, Justin and his girlfriend look through the old wing of house to find clues of treasure, only to encounter a family ghost who tried to stop them find the money.
Unknown to them, Rick figured out the buried treasure years before and helped the town to secure the treasure to help keep the residents of estates to be able to take care of needs.
Samantha figures out the treasure isn’t on the ground of the estate but kept safe in local pub.
Rick knows Samantha and Justin wont be happy they solve the mystery. Rick lets Samantha know the truth of money. She agrees the residents deserves to have the financial security. However they have to find a way to stop Justin from looking for money.
Rick’s solution is buy him off hoping he will take the money and he happy.