This is not your standard romantic comedy story. This nifty romance story is part heist, part romance, and part "Blue Suede Shoes" with the occasional reptile in there for good measure. It's also exactly the kind of story I've needed during this pandemic isolation.

Professional thief with a kind heart Clementine is on her way to steal a Van Gough from a wealthy family when her car breaks down. The man who helps her turns out to be her mark but she will soon find out that there is more to this man is more that meets the eye. Elvis festivals and tribute performances, tons of reptiles and murderous criminals pepper this fun story.

I thought the book was well paced and for a quick rom-com story it had a good amount of character development. If this was a movie I would totally see it in theaters. The action scenes were very fun and high energy.

When it comes to whether you will like this book all I can say is that if the concept of an art stealing rom-com with a lot of Elvis sounds good to you I think you should give it a shot. I know I really liked it because it was so different and wonderfully refreshing. If you need a distraction from the world right now, and I certainly did, I think this is a great story to read.

Call the police, Kelly Siskind has stolen my heart with this incredible story!

There’s not much I can say without fear of getting spoilery because I just want to shout my love for this book from the roof tops! I’m at a loss for words to accurately express my love for these characters and this story. All I can say is that if you enjoy your romance with an extra large dose of raw emotion and added suspense, then you should definitely add this one to your tbr! As much as I love a good, fluffy rom com, I love all the extra depth, and Kelly does an amazing job with it!

firstly would just like to say thank you to net galley and the publishers for approving of my request for this book !!!

TW for family member with terminal illness
I really enjoyed this book it was fun, full of life and had two awesome main characters (which is always a plus) this was a really cute book but with the cuteness this also dealt with very heavy and serious topics which going into I didnt expect.

clementine our female protagonist is a modern day Robin Hood who takes missions to steal rare and valuable artefacts so when she gets sent on a new mission to go a steal the van Gogh she doesn't expect to fall for the male protagonist who is the owner of this said artefact!!! from this we see these two characters who are both going through tough times and shying away from speaking out to someone, start to confide into each other and unravel the truths of each others lives.

we have a variety of moments in this book that I just loved some being the bond with jacks sister, bearded dragons ( you'll know why when you read it haha) and also an Elvis festival held every year in town.

this was a great Read which also had a twist that I didnt really expect to happen too
would definitely recommend for people to read!!!

This was a really cute story. I wasn't sure what to expect, but Clementine & Jack had normal issues. I thought the "cat burglar" story might be over the top, but I enjoyed it. Down to earth. Cute, but also deep at times. Enjoyed this!

All this quarantine and self-isolation because of Coronavirus has finally started messing with me. I found it very hard to concentrate on reading. So, I needed something light, fun, and addictive to pull me in. This book was EXACTLY what I was looking for. It was fun to read and I was addicted to the story from the very first page. Relationship between Clementine and Jack was my favorite part - all that back and forth banter, the jokes, and even the scavenger hunt games that Jack creates - I loved it all. And yes, this book has issues. There are plot holes the size of a Mack truck (or Elvis Cadillac - see what i did there?) Back stories of both characters weren't very original. But I don't care. In the end, the book gave me exactly what I wanted - a fun escape.

Thanks to NetGalley and CD Books for the copy to review. This is such a quirky cute romcom, and it left me giggling. It didn't take itself too seriously but still managed to be a sweet love story.

Picture this: a book with such absurdities as a small town named Whichway, a couple that bonds over their love of reptiles, and an army of Elvi (plural for Elvis, who knew?).

This book packs in a meet cute where the woman stops to help the man with his broken down car on the side of the road, a conflict borne out of the woman's job as a burglar, and emotional closeness that comes from sharing painful truths. All in all, it was a delightful read.

Thank you Netgalley for an ARC of Don’t Going Stealing My Heart.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Don’t Go Stealing My Heart is a modern day Robin Hood Mets Elvis Presley. If your a fan of Elvis and even I Love Lucy references you’ll love this book.

Kelly Siskind did a wonderful job when writing a book about your modern day Robin Hood stealing from the rich and “giving” to the poor. A sexy, witty, and emotional read. A story about trying to let go of your past and expect the future to better yourself.

This e-book was granted by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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

Clementine Abernathy's next task is to find Elvis Presley. And to steal his unsigned Van Gogh.

Wait, let's make some things clear first: stealing from the rich and giving to the poor makes Clementine the new generation Robin Hood. With the help of Lucien, who she loves like a father, she takes part in a lot of the heists in the high society and uses the money to help orphanages and foster children like Clementine one day was.

But when she's sent to a little town called Whichway to steal from a impersonator — no, tribute artist — of Elvis Presley, Clementine will start second-guessing herself and wondering if she should really be proud of the way she's trying to change the world.

Meeting Jack — who she still didn't know that was her mark — in the middle of the road needing help and feeling such a strong and instant connection to the point of making the mistake of giving her real name, was definitely not in Clementine's plans.

The closer she gets to Jack, the more she starts thinking of how would feel to have a real life, a real job, real friends. To turn her back on her dark past and try to start a new life. However, that would mean sharing the truth. Sharing the truth could end with her behind bars. And orange was never really her color.

"To her, those nothings felt like a whole lot of somethings."

Maxwell Jack David the Third is lying to the whole town. Everyone thinks his father is out of town, when the truth is he's dying of cancer. No one knows that there has been a traitor among the workers of the David Industries, and that the company is days from falling apart if Jack doesn't come up with something new.

He's also been ashamed of his past. He was shy, used to stutter, a little geek and did a stupid thing in order to fit in. But nothing is compared to Clementine. The woman who turned his heart upside-down in one handshake. The mysterious and secretive girl who is making him crazy.

"The reinvention of Clementine Abernathy, hopefully non-incarcerated criminal, could begin."

Between a festival packed with Elvi and shared love for reptiles, an autographed golden record and an unsigned Van Gogh, Jack and Clementine will find in each other a feeling bigger than any other issue in their past or their present.

I have no words good enough to describe how much I LOVED this book! The writing, the setting, the background… everything fitted so well that I started enjoying this book from the first word!

"Love was everything you needed and nothing you didn't."

Don't Go Stealing My Heart is going to be out on April 22nd and a standalone novel telling the story of Annie Ward — the foster girl Clementine lost touch with — will be released next September and I honestly can't wait to read it!


Rating: 4.75/5

This book is cute and fun. Clementine is a cat burglar who falls in love with her latest hit, an Elvis tribute artist named Jack. I enjoyed the storyline, thieves aren't your cookie cutter heroine. This is a fun light read. It got a bit boring for me in the middle, you can see the end climax coming a mile away and I found myself wanting to rush to the part, to see how it plays out.

I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this book. The premise was fresh and interesting, the characters endearing, and the romance incredibly steamy.

Clementine Abernathy is a tired, jaded thief – a real-life Robin Hood – stealing from the rich to give to the poor. This end goal is the only thing that keeps her going, but when she gets to the sleepy town of Whichway, Nebraska, she finds her world turned upside down and her heart ensnared by the fumbling but sinfully handsome Maxwell “Jack” David the Third. There’s only one problem – she’s there to steal his priceless, unsigned Van Gogh.

Jack David hasn’t always had it easy. Although his family’s wealth has provided him far more advantages in his life than were ever afforded Clementine in foster care, to his core, Jack is awkward and shy and liable to put his foot in his mouth when talking to the gorgeous, mysterious stranger who has captured his attention. As things heat up between Jack and Clementine, they must decide once and for all if love can overcome anything.

Jack and Clementine’s relationship was a fun one to watch develop. They both start out slightly unsure and a little overwhelmed by their instant connection but throughout the course of the book, their relationship blooms into something that is equal parts sweet and steamy. The actual storyline is both humorous and serious, which allows the reader to truly connect with each of the characters. Jack and Clementine are relatable and quirky and so right for one another, regardless of their differences. There are some wonderful moments of suspense and a heck of a plot twist towards the end. Siskind’s stunningly flawed characters and original plot combine to form a book that I just couldn’t put down. I simply adored Don’t Go Stealing My Heart!

*e-ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

I wasn't expecting much from this book, but ended up loving it! The book flowed so well that I instantly was drawn in to the characters. It was written in such a way that I had a hard time putting it down. It's an easy, fun read that you will definitely enjoy!

Clementine Abernathy is a con-woman who steals from the rich and donates it to charity. Jack is a rich guy so naturally he's Clementine's new target but he turns out to be actually good. What would happen when Clementine actually falls for him?
It was a sweet and funny book.

A good romance that made me smile and root for the characters.
I liked the lovely setting, the plot that flows and the characters (the chemistry between the MCs is great).
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

This book definitely stole my heart!

Don't Go Stealing My Heart is about a Robin Hood cat burglar who has started questioning her job, which has led to a rather hollow existence. She justifies her actions by convincing herself that she's stealing from no-good rich snobs and giving back to society.

So, what happens when she meets a no-good rich snob, who is actually very good, and isn't really a snob? How will she justify her actions when the person she is stealing from is just as worthy as the causes she supports? That forms the crux of the story.

The book started out a bit slow. It took some time to establish Clementine's backstory. I generally lose patience with slow starters, so it's a testament to Siskind's writing that I kept reading.

It also took some time to establish the dynamic between Clementine and Jack, but I really liked that. I was afraid the instant connection would result in something shallow and rushed. That wasn't the case. Despite the initial meeting, these two took their time. I enjoyed the slow build up.

One of my favourite parts of this book was falling in love with the fictional town of Whichway (yes, that's the name) and its people! I'm used to reading stories set in big cities. Small towns generally come with annoying cliches...but this one was loveable in every whichway (tehe).

I loved how Jack eventually got through to Clementine just by being himself. He is such an amazing character, and the more you learn about him, his past and his current ambitions, the more you fall in love with him. I guess in a way we are all Clementine!

It's so rare to find a male protagonist who is strong and assertive, dorky and goofy, has a fair share of insecurities and flaws, but is also kind and gentle. Jack is absolutely precious! He reminded me of another Siskind hero I adored - Hux Marlow! Just like Hux, Jack is going down as one of my faves.

Maybe, he was too forgiving. Maybe he trusted far too easily. Maybe it was he was a tad unrealistic. But I didn't care about all of that because we absolutely need more people like Jack in this world. I wish more people believed in what Jack stood for.

Clementine was a bit more complex. She had a lot of issues, and they kept stacking up. My heart really went out for her as she revealed pieces of her past. Despite this though, she remained positive and showed a determination to be better. She was a kind soul, just lost. She needed an anchor, and she found it ironically in Whichway, a town that people mostly just passed through.

I loved reading the progression of the story going from a con to something more. Clementine and Jack are very similar people who are different because of their experiences. Watching them come together to bring out the best in each other was a treat. I'm not a herp, but I loved their bonding over Lucy and Ricky.

The backdrop of a heist woven into an Elvis festival was absolutely the cherry on top. The actual plot of stealing the Vang Gogh was executed with detail. Every small thing that occurs throughout the story comes together at the end. I loved seeing the pieces fall together!

Siskind really builds up the pace of the story towards the end. I won't spoil it...but she found such a clever way to include the Elvis aspect in the key plot points. I was internally cheering so hard...and maybe a little externally!

It almost felt like I was watching a film unfold. I flew threw the last 100 or so pages in 20 minutes tops.

My only issue with this book, was the slightly abrupt ending. We got an epilogue which really helped and pacified me to an extent. I really wish there was more of a bridge between the last chapter and that epilogue, though.

Overall, this was such a fun, upbeat read. I laughed and cried with the characters, and cheered on Elvis tribute artists and cat burglars.

What. A. Ride!

Sweet romantic story, with lots of Elvis, flirting and healing.
I was so excited for this book, I loved the idea (I'm a fan of heist stories, I am a fan of romance) but in the end, it just didn't quite take off as I had hoped. It did have a nice twist at the end, which kept going even after I thought I'd figured the whole thing out, so that was really good!

Unfortunately I have to only say the same thing that I have been telling for the past New Adult genre. It is simply not doing it for me. But in the sake of this one I will admit it did have few sweet moments that really got me smiling. It was a romantic story but nothing to change my opinion on the romantic genre I have these days.

"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!