Previously published in The Vault anthology.What started out as a necessity, soon turned into an addiction. Hope craved the high stealing gave her. She put her childhood dreams aside and embraced her life as a thief. Target after target, she took their money before moving on to the next unsuspecting victim. Then she met a man in a bar who flipped her world upside down.The blood in Rowe’s family … down.
The blood in Rowe’s family ran blue. Following in his father’s footsteps, he became a detective, vowing to protect and serve his community. By day, Rowe went after criminals and by night his only pursuit was women. He had no time for dating; his only commitment was to his job. But Hope stole something of his that was worth more than money.
The last person a detective should desire was a career criminal. Although, something about her made Rowe need to keep Hope uncuffed. All she wanted was to protect a good man from going down with her when the inevitable happened. Following their hearts led them down a dangerous road, especially since they lived on opposite sides of the law.
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I read this novella as part of the Vault anthology and loved Rowe and Hope’s story. Broken by the loss of her family, Hope takes a turn in her life that she could never imagine. Conning unsuspecting targets out of their money gives her a thrill, until she meets a man in a bar. Someone who will flip her world upside down.
Rowe is a second generation cop with no time for anything but work and the occasional one-night stand. He meets Hope and all bets are off. He is undeniably drawn to Hope, the last woman on earth he should want. Their chemistry is intense and explosive. The banter is sexy, the relationship is hot and the twists are just enough to surprise the reader. I enjoyed this story and would love to see more of this couple
~ 1st Read ~ (September 2017)
This was different! I really enjoyed it. I don’t recall ever reading anything by Michelle before, but I really like her writing style.
~2nd Read ~
I usually don’t reread books, but since I read this as part of the Vault, so long ago, I figured I would read through it again before reading book 2. I loved it. Rowe and Hope have an instant attraction. How far will it go? What will be put on the line?
A well written story with nice storyline and plot. Characters are well described and has a great chemistry and passion. The saying that opposites attracts is really true in this story.
I like the mix of drama, chemistry, love and twists.
This story truly highlights the whole “opposites attract”, since Hope and Rowe are on opposites sides of the law. They’ve got issues from their respective pasts that have shaped them into the characters we meet; the chemistry between them is electric, the drama adds the right touch. I realize this story was part of an anthology, I wish it was a full-length story!
A wonderful well written short love story with explosive chemistry, sexy banter, steamy sex and twists and turns keeping you intrigued. Hope and Rowe both struggles with loss and no family or letting anyone close. Until they meet her a thief him a detective. He cant seem to let her go can she change her ways if so can he handle all of what she has done?
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This was a wonderful read with great characters and I was hooked right from the first couple of chapters. The chemistry between Rowe and Hope was off the charts hot these two should not have worked together and while they were plenty of drama they were so right for each other and just could not keep away from one another. This is a super read and I would recommend it to all. I just loved it
Hope lost her parents at a young age. In order to survive she had to steal but eventually it became a thing for her. She stole big amounts of money from the rich, at least that is until she meets Rowe. Rowe turns out to be the detective that is trying to find the theft that is stealing from men (Hope). From the moment that they met, there was a big chemistry between them. Hope, afraid that Rowe will figure it that she’s the theft, tries to run away but Rowe ends up finding her.
This was a great short story to read. It was fun trying to figure out if Rowe would find out that Hope is a theft and whether or not he would turn her in to the cops for her crimes.
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An interesting start and intriguing throughout, this book captures your attention and doesn’t let go. The chemistry between the two main characters was immediate and intense. The storyline was pretty good and you find yourself wondering what might happen next. I loved the ending. So good.
This book had me captured within the first chapter. Fantastic read. The characters had drama and a back story. The way it was written brought them to life. I would recommend this book to anyone. Very well done.
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Wonderfully written story with characters that are very strongly written! As the pages were turned I felt like Hope and Rowe were jumping from the pages and pulling me right into their story as it effortlessly unfolded!
This was a good fast, hot read!!! It was very interesting and in a way very tragic story. But it turns out in a beautiful twist hea!! Hope is on track until high school and meets some wrong people and when she finally gets her head on straight to go to college and get her life together she’s hit with some life shattering news. This just totally numbs her and throws her into a tailspin of one bad decision after another. I feel so bad for her and just want to reach into the book and grab her up and just hug her!!! I mean what she gets hit with no one should have to go through but especially not alone. But never fear Rowe comes along. But he’s on the opposite side of the law theman Hope. So what decision’s will be made for their love to make it? This may be a novella but it is packed full of goodness!! – By Tina
This was a good fast, hot read!!! It was very interesting and in a way very tragic story. But it turns out in a beautiful twist hea!! Hope is on track until high school and meets some wrong people and when she finally gets her head on straight to go to college and get her life together she’s hit with some life shattering news. This just totally numbs her and throws her into a tailspin of one bad decision after another. I feel so bad for her and just want to reach into the book and grab her up and just hug her!!! I mean what she gets hit with no one should have to go through but especially not alone. But never fear Rowe comes along. But he’s on the opposite side of the law theman Hope. So what decision’s will be made for their love to make it? This may be a novella but it is packed full of goodness!!
At the age of 19 Hope loses her parents and she loses her will to participate in her life. Wretched and angry she spends her money until she has none and finds herself hungry and desperate. She robs a convenience store for quick cash and learns a hidden secret about herself, she has a taste for the adrenalin rush and easy cash. She sets about making it her career putting her in the direct path of Rowe who is a detective. He’s a married to the job LEO who’s followed the path laid out for him by the men in his family, all gone now. He’s on his own in every way by choice, hook ups in a bar a couple of towns over are his occasional relief beyond the job. A chance meeting in a bar turns into a wild night. He’s her kind of package with muscles, tattoos and a Harley, he’s just a bit to curious for her safety. She’s exactly his type with curves, tats and attitude.
So what happens when the cop falls for the con? I won’t tell you but I will say that the story though short for the anthology was wonderfully written and fully formed. I instantly liked both Hope and Rowe and thought their story was well worth the read. I hope to see what happens next for them. I got my HEA.
This book is part of the anthology: The Vault — A Sinfully Sexy Collection.
What started out as a necessity, soon turned into an addiction. Hope craved the high stealing gave her. She put her childhood dreams aside and embraced her life as a thief. Target after target, she took their money before moving on to the next unsuspecting victim. Then she met a man in a bar who flipped her world upside down.
The blood in Rowe’s family ran blue. Following in his father’s footsteps, he became a detective, vowing to protect and serve his community. By day, Rowe went after criminals and by night his only pursuit was women. He had no time for dating; his only commitment was to his job. But Hope stole something of his that was worth more than money.
The last person a detective should desire was a career criminal. Although, something about her made Rowe need to keep Hope uncuffed. All she wanted was to protect a good man from going down with her when the inevitable happened. Following their hearts led them down a dangerous road, especially since they lived on opposite sides of the law.
I loved Hope and Rowe. Would love to read more of them. I couldn’t put this boom down. When it comes to this author you can’t help but enjoy and want more of her characters. You get sucked in the moment you start reading it. It kept me on the edge of my seat wanting to know if he arrest her or not. Awesome job!!
Whew …get ready for an amazing adventure!
Get Ready for a fabulous compilation of stories that will each transport you to an amazing twenty-two different locations. These 22 authors have brought their A game in this anthology I was loving each and every page. To have each cast of characters and stories so independently different was refreshing and extremely entertaining . You never knew what to expect with each new novella that appeared. You got it all in one book. The stories were sweet, sexy, mysterious, naughty, dirty, romantic and each one of them was a fabulous addition to this collection. Loved it!!
I was given a copy for an honest review!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
4 Cuffed Stars!!!
This was a full compete novella story. I do wish we’d get more from them even though I know we won’t. But, I can wish and hope.
Hope lost her family and went down the deep slope. When she was hungry and broke she did what she had too in order to survive. But, Hope loved it too much. She goes from town to town and finds a mark and stays till she get what she wants and then moves on. Nobody knows what she truly 100% looks like.
Rowe’s a detective. Both his father and brother were on the job too. He’s married to the job. Rowe does one night stands only. Show them a good night and go. Then, one night he meets the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. When he convinces her to spend the night with him he realizes quickly he wants more than one night with her.
Hope doesn’t know why she keeps saying yes to him. For the first time she wishes her lifestyle was different. Because, she’d love to spend more time with him.But, when she learns he’s a detective she goes into flight mode. Rowe refuses to loose her.
This was a great novella. I’m just sad its not longer bc I really liked Hope and Rowe