Book 5 in the series is as exciting and interesting as the former books in the series. I do love this series for the protagonist Laurel Beacham and her ability to steal back stolen art and return it to the right owners. It is a noble pursuit she often pursues with her friend Jack . This book can be read as a stand alone. I do recommend the entire series.
In this next in series they are at a birthday party for a Russian wealthy businessman. The party is a cover for Laurel, who will break into the home to recover a stolen Rodin bronze to return it to it's rightful owner. But once Laurel is in the home the bust wasn't what she thought. Laurel is about to leave when she discovers another thief in the house. When there is an attempt to kidnap Laurel, and a dead body is found in her room, Laurel has to go into hiding to find out who is behind it.
With such well rounded characters, action and the addition of many well placed clues this sleuth kept me guessing throughout the book. I love the addition of new locations from London to Paris to the U.S.. The author writes with a well crafted style that moves at a fast pace throughout the story. The next book in this series I anticipate eagerly ! . What a fun mystery, great sleuth and interesting art subjects in each book. Thank you for the ARC which does not influence my review.

Bronzed Betrayals is the fifth book in Ritter Ames’ Bodies of Art Mystery series. The storyline is well thought out, the characters are well rounded and affable, and the plot is full of surprising twists and turns. The story moves along at a quick pace, the dialogue is smart and witty, and the plot is full of twists and turns. Once again, Ms. Ames has skillfully written an intricate story of deception, intrigue, and suspense that kept me engaged. The descriptive writing made me feel like I was in the thick of things. I’m never disappointed when I read one of Ms. Ames’ books. I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys reading clean, well-crafted mysteries.

Laurel Beacham, who holds the head position over the London branch of Beacham Foundation, has always loved art and works hard to recover lost, stolen, or forged art. She continues to work with Jack Hawkes, the dashing man who always has her back, and their relationship has recently turned personal. Laurel likes to describe some of her activities in the art world as robbery reversals rather than thefts. Laurel and Jack are attending a birthday bash for a rich Russian and Cassie Dean, her best friend, assistant, and art restoration genius, takes her place, disguised as Laurel, so no one will realize she left the party. Laurel’s mission is to recover a small Rodin bronze bust from the birthday boy’s residence. She successfully enters his home, unlocks the safe with a techno gadget her trusted research wizard, tech genius, and resourceful co-worker, Nico provided for her, only to discover the bronze has a forger’s mark on the bottom. She decides to leave it in the safe, but before she can exit the house, another person enters and not only steals the Rodin but also sets off the alarm system. When she returns to the hotel where she’s currently living, she discovers the body of Melanie Weems, the former museum director of The Browning who had ties to the art crime scene. Laurel fears she’ll become Detective Inspector Timms’ prime suspect because of her history with Melanie. Laurel, once again, loses her luggage; however, this time it’s stolen from her hotel room. Lincoln Ferguson, an up and coming investigative reporter, continues to hound Laurel. Laurel, with the help and support of her team, is narrowing in on the identities of her father and the person responsible for the untimely death of her mother.

I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it.

I am bereft. 'Bronzed Betrayals' is over. I couldn't put it down, but didn't want it to end. This is another spectacular offering by Ritter Ames that takes me to a whole other exciting world of art and international intrigue. The characters are complex yet likeable. The author has the ability to satisfy in the moment, but to open many doors for more to come. That can't come soon enough for me.

I honestly can’t get enough of this series. I fell in love with the first book and haven’t been disappointed since. I think the thing I like most about them besides the mystery of course is the art. I love the fact that this series is about recovering stolen art. The characters work so well together. I wish I was Laurel she has the most exciting adventures.

I love the Bodies of Art Mystery Series by Ritter Ames and I always say the same thing: I love the action, I love the suspense, I love the “gadgets”, and I love Laurel and Jack…and Nico and Cassie, too. While there is a great mystery to solve in this story, I think the heart of it is really all about Laurel and her own, let’s call them demons. She spends time in her own head – trying to navigate all that has happened to her, both when she was young, when she was a teen, and now that she works as a…Ms. Ames writes her as an “art world socialite representing the Beacham Foundation.” But oh, she is so much more.

There are car chases, dangling from buildings, explosives, great gadgets (although Nico doesn’t have a huge part in this book. Trust that it puts his nose a bit out of joint, too!) and heartwarming scenes between Jack and Laurel. And once again, Laurel loses her luggage, however un-typical the situation is. Considering she almost loses her life, too, well, the luggage is the least of her worries.

Whenever I read one of the stories in this series, I know that I will be carried away to whatever faraway place Laurel and Jack end up. This time, they even make it to New Jersey. Seriously, the descriptions by Ms. Ames always blow me away because it truly feels like I’m right in the thick of things, in whatever country these two take their work, and I sometimes feel like I’m hanging from a ledge, just as Laurel would.

No spoilers. Just know that the action is fast and incredible, but you’ll have to experience it yourself by reading. There was one jaw-dropping moment, at least for me, right at the end of the book…not a cliffhanger but Laurel had one of those outta-left-field events that left me speechless. From the comfort of my couch, I will have to cross my fingers and hope a new story will be on the horizon next year. Once again, I highly recommend this book and series. I received a free, advance copy of this book from the publisher. This is my unbiased and voluntary review.

Cute concept, quick moving pace. Looking forward to reading g lore fro this author

This is a fifth book of Bodies of Art series and I was hooked on its mystery, suspense and forgery.

Laurel Beecham and Jack Hawkins works together for art fraud,
recovery and also they are partners in private. As Laurel is working to recover the art, she starts to involved to murder and huge art heist as well.

Their work is very intriguing! It was interesting to search about the arts which mentioned in the book.

All the characters in this book are well developed, especially I love Laurel. She is really cool and attractive character. I’d like to know how her and Jack’s relationship is going to be.

Laurel is also pursuing the truth of her mother’s death and her family. It slightly progressed to see the truth and I can’t wait to discover them.

The cliffhanger at the end!! I need its sequel right now!! As Bronzed Betrayal is not published yet... I have time to read from the first book of its series that I haven’t read yet.

I gave this book 4.0 stars out of 5.0

Book 5 begins with Laurel Beacham and Jack Hawkes attending a birthday party for a Russian wealthy businessman. The party was a cover for Laurel, who will later break into the businessman's home to recover a stolen Rodin bronze bust to return it to it's rightful owner. But once Laurel is in the residence, it becomes clear the bust wasn't what it was suppose to be and what she does find proves it could be even more valuable. Just when Laurel is about to leave, she hears someone else enter the home and hides only to discover it's a thief. When there is an attempt to kidnap Laurel, and a dead body is found in her room, Laurel has to go into hiding to find out who is behind it.

In addition to this, Laurel and Jack delve into the death of her mother many years before and makes a few startling discoveries.

This is another well written book in this wonderful series by Ritter Ames. With engaging characters, non stop action, well placed clues and traveling from London to Paris to the U.S. and back to London, this book will grab your attention until the last page. The next book in this series can't come soon enough for me. If you have not read this series, I recommend you start at the beginning of the series.

Please Note: I was given a copy of the book by the publisher through NetGalley.com

Always enjoyable and interesting. The plot is involved and makes sense. Just wish there was more Nico

The author's love of London & Paris is evident when you read Laurel & Jack's latest adventure in their art fraud & recovery world.
Humor intersperses with grave situations as the Beacham Foundations' London staff are out to recover a Rodin bust and stay ahead of Ermo Colle and the Moran family crime organizations.
Laurel's personal quest to solve her mother's death and her father's disappearance take big steps forward in book 5. I think book 6 just might bring the truth to light and see justice attained.
Plot twists and quirky characters' antics are all set in well described settings leaving the reader feeling involved in the situation and scenery.
I would recommend this be read as a series not a stand alone to get maximum enjoyment.

I fell in love with this series four years ago and have become more attached with each book. Bronzed Betrayals is a sophisticated and intelligent contemporary suspense novel with a classic feel. The book is riveting from the first page; the combination of high-intensity action, intricate plotting, and witty characters held me enthralled throughout the book. A little lethal danger, a little romance, a little witty repartee, what more could we ask for?
I love that it is Laurel, a female, who walks the line between legal and questionable in her battle to see justice done and who sometimes steps over that line in the name of protecting artworks (Laurel calls it “squashy ethics”); guys usually get the fun roles! I like that the members of the art recovery group and Jack enjoy spending time together and appreciate each other and that they carry out their complex roles with independence and pride. Finally, I adored seeing a positive bit of Laurel’s background.
Although there is connecting storyline for the series, each book has a self-contain plot, and Ritter Ames interweaves the backstory in such a way as not to confuse or distract from the current tale. While I think any reader would draw greater enjoyment from getting to know the characters as they are revealed through the series, I also believe that Bronzed Betrayals can be read as a standalone novel.
I was delighted to receive an Advanced Readers Copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley even though I have mine on order because I am too excited about the series to wait and I love sharing my love for each book as I discover the fun and complexities that the team faces.