"Don't Go Stealing My Heart", by Kelly Siskind, is a steamy romance novel! This book is just perfect if you, like me, just want to lose yourself in an adorable romance. Clementine, a burglar, is tasked with stealing some expensive art from Jack. But what happens when she falls in love with her "mark"? If you enjoy humor, sizzling chemistry, and romance, you will love this book! I would have given it 5 stars, but I felt like Jack was too good to be true and his quick forgiveness wasn't quite realistic. Overall, I loved this book!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC! All opinions are my own.

On paper, the premise seemed like a slam dunk for me. An art thief who falls for her latest mark, finding a kindhearted man instead of a corrupt trust-fund brat? Yes, please.

The love interest is sweet, the sensual aspects are convincing, and the writing is pretty solid. I was especially impressed how the story never lingered too long on stereotypical narratives. It would dip its toes into overused plot points, but then veer away before the pages could actually start dripping with clichés.

In the end, though, I just don't think I'm the target audience. Even though the story didn't rely too heavily on clichés, it still dealt in them, and sadly, they were the kind I don't enjoy. I was never into the whole "savvy main character escapes unhappy past in Small Town Quirky Utopia in the middle of Nowhere, USA via resident love interest" type of story. Which is unfortunately what this book turned out to be.

Other clichés present in this book include: insta-love vibes, minor Not Like Other Girls vibes, inexplicably handsome guy's softness is the result of being inexplicably nerdy in high school, sexual acts as a means of "proving" one's devotion. None of it is played heavily enough to turn me off of the book, but it definitely didn't help turn me onto the book.

And while I commend the writing - I have most definitely read plenty of books of more disappointing quality - it isn't by any means perfect either. The wit and humor sometimes didn't hit as strongly as it wanted to, and I couldn't always connect with the characters' emotions. I appreciated the fact that the author actually described the going-ons of the characters' work rather than gloss over that aspect of their lives, as is common in rom-coms. However, the actual details were vague, so that it didn't come across to me that any intensive research had been done into either of the characters' chosen careers. Perhaps it's just a pet peeve of mine, since I'm a sucker for specificity.

All in all, it isn't a bad book - I did find it an enjoyable enough read, after all. In fact, I'm sure that there's probably a strong audience for this book out there, people who love - or at least don't mind - all of the things that fell short for me. It just wasn't written for me. That doesn't mean I'd be opposed to checking out more from the author in the future though.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 out of 5 stars.


“screwing up happens, that we all make bad choices to please others or fit in. What defines us is rising above and forgiving ourselves. Forgiving others.”


Clementine Abernathy is a con-woman. She works with her handler, Lucien, who she saw as a father figure since she was a teen. She stole the goods, Lucien sells it to get the money so they could provide enough for themselves but mostly to donate them to orphanages and schools who need it the most.

Jack David comes from a rich family. His dad built a business that invents technologies and they provide it to their investors. His grand-dad started a tradition in Whichway about Elvis and he’s been a tribute artist ever since it helped him with his confidence and stutter.

They met each other on a highway when Clementine had to go to her next heist, which was in Whichway, and her next target was Jack’s family’s Van Gogh painting... until she fell for him, and he fell for her. Things got so complicated that she quit being a thief to start a new life with him.

To be honest, I love this story not (only) because of the romantic side, but because it had so many lessons for anyone to take note of. Although Clementine was doing it wrong and illegally, i still admire the goodness in her heart. Even though she’s a thief, she still did not let it cloud her good personality and she didn’t become the greedy person that most people become when they get so much.. As for Jack, i don’t think i’d ever met anyone or read about a character AS GOOD AS HIM. He has the purest and most genuine heart i’d ever know, fictional or real life. I wish i had someone like him in my life.

I devoured this novel in just a few hours! I immediately fell for Clementine and Jack, I loved their chemistry and their way of interacting. I currently am looking up small towns to move to. 100% recommend this to everyone!

Arc provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book was so amazing! I love adult romance and this one did not disappoint! I was instantly captivated by the synopsis and the story made me fall in love with it! The premise was so interesting – a gender-bent Robin Hood stealing from a shy Elvis tribute artist – I mean, what’s not to love. The characters were so lovable and adorable. Both of their backstories and family dynamics were interesting to read about, and I love that they were such a big part of the story. I love that they bonded over bearded dragons and helping those in need. I loved the quirkiness o the town and its occupants; they were fun to get to know and see how the MCs interacted with them. The romance was hot and was welcome after having been reading so much fantasy. The twist at the end was a welcome surprise. I’m a sucker for damsel-in-distress stories. I liked that Clementine’s character was strong and independent, while Jack’s character was shy and family-oriented, and it is nice to see this difference compared to other romances. The entirety of the story was simple and easy to read which Is good when it comes to romances. This book has humour as well as trauma and heartbreak. This book was so well written, and I look forward to reading other books by this author. I give this book a 5/5 star rating!

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The ultimate feel good, laugh-out-loud totally gripping book. I absolutely loved it. Clementine was a wonderful, feisty, tough as nails and yet utterly vulnerable who makes it despite the pain of a terrible childhood. Jack was just utterly adorable and oh so sexy. I honestly felt regret when I got to the end of this book and felt oh so slightly bereft that it was over. You''ll love this but try not to read it all in one go or you'll regret it.

This book was everything I wanted it to be and so much more. Elvis tribute festival combined with a priceless Van Gogh painting and a criminal with a heart of gold; throw it all together and you get this amazing novel. The chemistry between the two main characters is off the charts, combined with a very original plot. Loved every minute of this book.

I was given an advanced copy from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.

This book totally had me at Van Gogh, con woman/burglar, and sizzling romance. What a perfect combination. That's enough to make you want to read it right? Good! Because you should. I absolutely loved the characters in this one. Jack and Clementine are couple goals. I think they had just the right amount of back story, development, humor, and sassiness! I loved getting to know them and watching the sizzling heat rise...and boy did it ever! This ones got some steam.

I did find myself questioning a couple of the early scenarios specifically, with the villain of the book, but the story wrapped up strongly and made the scenarios make more sense once the final story arc emerged.

Don't Go Stealing my Heart easily stole mine and made me want more. Also, now I want to get a bearded dragon and name it Elvis.

I liked the premise of this story but wavered throughout on whether I actually liked it. There seemed to be too many elements at play that it couldn't decide if it wanted to be a caper or a romantic suspense. I did enjoy the chemistry and banter between the two leads. The ending had a switch I didn't see coming. I wish there had been another chapter because the epilogue seemed to skip ahead a lot and wrapped up several issues with no explanation. The refreshing honesty of the heroine was a nice change of pace because it didn't drag the misunderstanding out across the whole book.

Thank you for the opportunity to review this novel.

I was excited to read this but at 20% I put it down. It's not a witty rom-com that's fun, instead it's a novel with characters that try to hard to be interesting. Neither of them were well drawn and it felt like the story were way out there.

I'm sorry this didn't work out.

I love Kelly Siskind and read all of her books. Thank you to netgalley for this ARC! That being said, this one wasn’t my favorite of hers. It was still beautifully written and kept my attention, I just didn’t think it was her best.

.~*5 STARS*~.

Ohhh Myyyy Gawdddddd. I am fan girling WAY to hard right now, because 'Don't go Stealing My Heart' has officially broken its own rule by stealing MINE.

At this rate I am going to have the TOUGHEST time voting for best Romance Book of 2020!

I'm having a hard time thinking straight, like DAMN. So sorry in advance if this review is biased, but on the other hand aren't most reviews biased? Never mind moving on to this masterpiece.

~~~~~~~Blurb in my Own Words~~~~~~~~~~~~

Clementine is an all time Con-woman. After growing up through the in's and out's of foster care and an unknown future; whether that future was what she would be when she grew up or when her next meal was. Until she finds her place in a nice mans care, fed every morning and every night. But not everything can be a walk tin the park. Her care giver Lucien is a selfless man as it seems who goes through with robbery's. The catch? The money goes to foster homes, and places that need the money. Clementine needing the shelter and care she always ached for agrees to be his "side kick".

Next Mission? Steal the priceless Van Gogh.

#1 Rule? Don't fall for your victim.

Looks like Clementine is cutting it close to being a rule breaker after being sent to this unknown town where the worlds hottest guy lives. Sparking up interest in a hot guy is not something that happens everyday so when you have the chance you take it. But when she realizes this hot, charming, funny man is the guy who is quote on quote ruthless and filthy rich is her mark, the choice is way harder then one would imagine.

Lucien is the one person who has made her feel safe and loved growing up, so letting him down isn't an option, but when a man rocks your world *and the stage ;) * it gets a lot more complicated then busting an alarm system and stealing jewelry.

Clementine now asks herself : How far are you willing to go to be loved?

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This book is great for anyone who LOVES a beautiful romance, with real world problems, and dare I say Elvis Presley!

11/10 recommend! <3 xoxo <3

*Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me 'Don't Go Stealing My Heart' for free in exchange for an honest review*

4.5 stars!

A very original and entertaining story that made me laugh, pulled on my hearstrings and kept me completely engrossed. Two very endearing main characters with difficult though very different pasts and complicated presents that had me deeply invested. A very peculiar town with a lot of lovable and quirky side characters and a very particular annual contest. This book has a little bit of everything and I absolutely adored it. I loved getting to know Jack and Clementine and where they came from, and enjoyed their interactions immensely. I can't wait to read more from this author!

A con artist with a heart of gold and a very handsome/dreamy tribute artist! An annual Elvis Festival!! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a feel good, emotional, sweet, funny and sexy story. A complete package to take my mind off the depressing conditions due to a vicious virus. Both the lead characters have a drive to help the needy in their own way. Clementine cons rich guys and steals from them to help the homeless and orphans. Jack David employs majority of his town in his company and rescues reptiles. He also donates to charities. I loved that he had an animal sanctuary in his house. Overall, I would defiantly recommend this book, the love story will put a smile on your face. I would love to see a movie made from this book; I can imagine an awesome soundtrack with some of the favorites by the King.
Thank you NetGalley and the publishers at CD books for an ARC, I appreciate the opportunity to read and give my honest review for this book.

The plot of this was unique but thats about all I liked. Our female lead Clementine is planning to rob our male lead Jack. She steals from the rich to give to the poor. Their meet-cute happens before Clementine realises that Jack is her mark, they have an insta-love moment and she can't seem to back track those feelings.

Look this wasn't a bad book, but I just couldn't get into it. It was a combination of not liking the narration style, lack of interest in the actual relationship and where it was going, not finding the writing funny at all. Sadly, I had pure disconnectedness with the entire thing, And of course COVID-19 has made it impossible to finish a book I'm not into. I also felt I could imagine how it would go and I wasn't excited.

I picked this up because Jen DeLuca had said something nice about it, but this just wasn't what I hoped for. This was a DNF @ 30% for me.

(ARC kindly provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review).

She wants to steal his Van Gogh. He wants to steal her heart.

Don't go breaking my heart
You take the weight off me
Oh, honey, when you knock on my door
Ooh, I gave you my key
-Elton John

Actually, he didn't give her a key, she let herself in.....

Clementine Abernathy is a modern-day Robin Hood. She Robs from the rich to give to the unfortunate/children in orphanages. But she fell for her mark, and her mark fell for her. Jack David met Clementine when he was having car trouble and she helped him out. Ever since they each can't stop thinking of the other. When they meet again, she realizes he is the man she is met to con, when he sees her, he knows she is the one for him. To make things even more tricky for her, Clementine learns they have something in common and then there is that attraction she feels for him....

Like a breath of fresh air, this book came along right after a slew of some unforgettable books. This book is light and fun and isn't trying to be anything it is not. This is a rewarding fast read that is fun, light, sweet and sexy. The characters are likable, each have interesting back stories, and each brings a little baggage to the table.

So happy, I picked this one up when I did. In stressful times, we all need a little feel good reading in our lives.

Thank you to CD Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

I liked the beginning and ending of the book. The story was a bit lost for me in the middle. The plot is predictable and fun. I love the theme of Elvis and Oceans 11. And the names of establishments made me smile. Clementine and Jack were a cute couple. You can’t help rooting for them.

I received a free Arc through Netgalley. Thank you for my copy!!

This book took me longer than I would have thought to get through and I’m honestly not sure why I couldn’t connect with it. On the surface, this To Catch A Thief story should be right up my alley, but while I wanted to finish the book quickly, so I could move on to another one, it was a bit of a chore for me to get back to this.

I liked this book but not as much as I thought at the beginning. It's very, "To Catch a Thief" but I just couldn't connect with the story as much as I thought or expected.

A real modern day Robin Hood, Clementine Abernathy steals from the rich and gives to orphanages. Who knew a burglar could be quite the philanthropist?

This was a sweet and easy read. I enjoyed the unique plot and the main characters. I could definitely feel the romantic tension between Clementine and Jack.

I wish there was a bit more depth to the story. But If you’re looking for a mindless RomCom that has a little Elvis love in it this is your book.

Thanks Netgalley for a chance to read this book as an ARC!