Okay, where do I even begin? I ate this book up. Like literally devoured it in less than 24 hours. From page 1 I was hooked, it was honestly one of those moments where I wish I had no responsibilities and no children! (I love them, I swear).

I absolutely loved how this was written, you all know I love a book that jumps between timelines, that has a dual POV & a bad boy. But to make this even better the FMC was also badass and subsequently turned me on just as much. Phoebe & Rocky are our two grumpy con artists that we follow on their path of love. If you love enemies to lovers, well this book is for you. The tension, next level - I swear I could cut it with a knife. The angst, was just perfection and had me reeling. The ‘if I can’t have you, no one can’ vibe absolutely slapped and had my jaw on the floor.

Phoebe, my babe. I wish she was my girlfriend, in every sense of that word. She was hot and I absolutely loved her character, she was a badass and I wish I had her balls. She was a seductress, so you can imagine in the world of being a con artist, how she’d be treated in that role. My heart ached for her and her level of self worth. However, she’s strong and so so damn resilient.

Rocky … angry, sexy, cynical, sarcastic & oozing with confidence - need I say more? Wait, I can protective. The way he cares for Phoebe, was just like the cherry on a sexy chocolate cake.

I’m not saying anymore other than you need to read this book, it was one of the best books I’ve read this year. It’s top tier and now has me questioning why I haven’t read the Addicted series yet!

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘗𝘙, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘳 & 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘤!

4.5 ⭐

"I've always been dishonestly yours."

Krista and Becca Ritchie have been on my top 10 favourite authors ever since I started the Addicted/Calllaway Sisters series, so you can only imagine my excitement when I got an ARC for their newest release. Better yet, I was searching for a best friend's brother for the longest time so it kinda felt like destiny that this book dropped on my hands - or my kindle if we're being specific.

I haven't read anything from KB Ritchie except for the firsst 5 books of the Addicted Universe so I didn't know what to expect of this book. One thing I can tell you - I didn't expect to love it as much as I did. This book just became one of my top 10 of this year.

So let's talk about it.


1) Plot
If you're skeptical about the plot like I was, don't be! This book was so original, so new. Usually when you have "criminals" in a book as main characters it is usually a dark romance but this one isn't (or at least I don't consider it). It gives off the same vibes as addicted and maybe it's because it's written by the same people but the truth is, this book might be even better than the best book in addicted (which for me, right now, is kiss the sky).

2) Characters
Oh, I don't think I have ever loved characters this much ever since Shatter Me. I truly cared for this characters and I felt like I've known them for decades even though it took me 2 days to read this book. Phoebe and Rocky but also Nova, Hailey, Oliver and Trevor - I loved all of them with my whole heart and I cannot wait to read more from them and spend more time with them. I don't understand how I can love this characters so much, having known them for only 400 pages.

3) Plot twists and fun things
Were there plot twists? Yes. Was I expecting them? Yes. Did I know what was gonna happen? No. And I loved it. This book was more than just a simple romance and I think that was what made it even better for me. My heart was constantly leaping of my chest with excitement for what was gonna happen next.

4) Others
Obviously, and this is something I've felt with both addicted and magnolia parks, I love non-fantasy series with books that are related to each other - what I mean is NOT interconnected stand-alones but actually having more than one book about the same characters, and I do suspect (and I'm basically sure) that's what KB Ritchie plan on doing with this series and than honestly made me like it even more because even though I love every character, I'm not ready to push Rocky and Phoebe to the background. I wanna know more about them and I wanna explore their past and their future, so I'm very excited for the next book.

If it wasn't clear enough after all of this - I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!

I LOVED THIS BOOK! K&B just never miss. I love how raw and real the characters were. Theyre messy and human and i wouldnt want it any other way! This story was so intriguing, i felt like i was staring at a train wreck and just couldnt look away!

10/10 this book was so good omg. k&b ritchie always wrote such rich worlds & there is so much depth to the story. i loved rocky & phoebe. the whole premise of this story was so cool & i can’t wait to see how it continues!

The mastermind.
The seductress.
The silver tongue.
The chameleon.
The getaway.
The psychopath.

Includes: best friend's brother, morally grey characters, two con artist families, fake married/divorced couple, childhood friends to lovers, manipulative parents, found family, small town mystery, angst and tension

I am SO excited and grateful that I got an early arc of this book because K&B are two of my favourite authors. The Addicted/Calloway sisters series is so close to my heart and it's so cool that we're starting a new chapter and universe filled with brand new characters

Krista and Becca's writing is addictive from the very first page, and like a chocolate bar you don't want to put down.
This was a little bit more gritty than their other books and felt like a whole other side to their writing which I absolutely loved experiencing. I also absolutely loved the small Fizzle mention <3

Phoebe and Rocky...! love these two! Phoebe is slowly reclaiming herself and finding self love again after some horrible experiences and people. They're both scared and reluctant to be together for multiple reasons. So there's a good bit of slow burn, tension and will they...won't they in this book

Loved getting to know Hailey, Nova, Oliver, Trevor and Jake and I hope they each get their own book too. The ending though... I'm dying to know what happens nextt! I'm already missing these characters and the Webs we weave world.
Can't wait for book 2

"Loving you has been the most authentic and natural thing I've ever done in my life." ~ Krista & Becca Ritchie🍓🕷️

ARC REVIEW RATING:
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🕷️🍓HAPPY RELEASE DAY!!🍓🕷️

Dishonestly Yours by Krista & Becca Ritchie is officially out TODAY!!!🥳 I actually finished my ARC read of this book today and I couldn't be more in love with this new series and characters!😍

This book has everything you didn't know you needed!🥹 Dishonestly Yours has angst, found family, friendships, drama, loyalty, some funny moments, and is just all around AMAZING!!❤️

This is my FIRST EVER KBR book ((I know, I know!! Crazy isn't it?!)) and I am just blown away!!!🤪

Phoebe Graves is a sassy and independent team player who grew up in a con family. After a con job goes wrong, Phoebe and her best friend Hailey decide to escape to the small town of Victoria, Connecticut, and start over. Hailey's protective and charming brother, Rocky, insists on joining them!! 💙🖤

Phoebe and Rocky's relationship is beautifully raw and filled with unconditional love. All the characters, not just Rocky and Phoebe, are written so realistically with their mistakes and feelings that I felt like I was part of the fam!🥹🫶🏼

I can honestly say this book was not what I expected at all but I LOVED LOVED LOVED IT!! I can't wait to see what happens next!👀

Emojis that best describe this book:
🖤🕷️🕸️🍓🦇🍬🛥️💵💙🐻‍❄️🎰🎃🦋

You'll love this book if:
* You love grumpy x grumpy couples🖤💙
* You love a best friends brother trope👯‍♀️
* You love childhood friends to lovers🥰
* You love con artist families💰
* You love a MMC that has touch her & die vibes🤤
* You love found families🫶🏼
* You love sitting on the edge of your seat!!😱

I couldn't be more THRILLED to have received an ARC and had the opportunity to review!🤩 Thank you so much to @kbmritchie & @valentine_pr_ for giving me the opportunity!!🫶🏼

🕷️🍓DISHONESTLY YOURS IS OUT NOW!!! 🍓🕷️ Make sure to add this gem to your TBR and go get ya a copy!😉
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I liked this a lot! It just felt like it was missing something for me—there was a lot of build up for the job gone bad in the past and then it felt like that tension didn’t really pay off. Then, quite quickly, two other high-stake subplots were brought in via Jake’s sister and Trevor’s past. Because of this and the ending, it felt a bit like not enough time was spent on those plot points to make them have the necessary emotional impact.

OMG the first in the Ritchie's new series was fantastic! Dishonestly Yours left me with a dropped jaw and gasping for air

Dishonestly Yours is everything we needed for a deceptively cunning read, following two best friends who’s families are intertwined in more ways than one.

Phoebe and Hailey are best friends, their families are on the run, con artists that move from one city to the next and never stay put.

After a harrowing con gone wrong, the girls decide to split from the family and settle down in a small town in Connecticut that feels too good to be true.

Hailey’s brother joins them as they leave the con life behind, to make sure his sister is safe and that this is what she actually wants. It has nothing to do with his confusing relationship with Phoebe, that neither of them can admit or accept.

I enjoyed the high society life that is portrayed by the families with each con, even though you would assume con artists are lower class and struggling to get by. The glitz and glam that made the con lifestyle seem like a dream come true was enticing and almost made you want to join them.

Phoebe is constantly used by her mother to trick men with her body or seduction, but she doesn’t see it that way. She believes her mother is doing what she can to protect her, the families and the business. Rocky knows what he’s always wanted, but what he can never have: Phoebe. She will not allow her mother to be given that power over the two of them. Being used in cons because they love one another? Absolutely not. So they cannot act on their feelings, no matter what they feel for another.

I was reminded of The Great Gatsby parties, lifestyle and luxury, plus the mystery of trying to figure out what went wrong on “the con that shall not be named” that has Phoebe and Rocky so messed up.

Truly could not put this down and had it complete in a few reading sessions. Cannot wait for the next, Destructively Mine.

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*Dishonestly Yours* by Krista and Becca Ritchie is a captivating addition to the series, blending humor, romance, and emotional depth in a way that keeps readers thoroughly engaged. The authors have a remarkable ability to create complex characters, and in this installment, the chemistry between the leads is palpable and delightful.

The plot twists and turns keep the story fresh, and the witty dialogue adds a lighthearted touch to the more serious moments. I appreciated how the authors tackled themes of trust and vulnerability, making the characters’ journeys relatable and heartfelt.

While some subplots felt slightly rushed, the overall pacing of the narrative was engaging, and the emotional payoff was well worth it. The rich world-building and supporting characters added depth to the story, making it a well-rounded read.

Overall, *Dishonestly Yours* is an entertaining and thought-provoking novel that fans of the authors will love. It's a perfect mix of romance and real-life struggles, leaving readers eagerly anticipating what comes next.

I don't know how KBR makes me care about so many characters at one time, but they have truly perfected it. And that's honestly what I read their books for - the characters drive the stories, the plot is just extra fun.

For years, I’d heard so many amazing things about Krista & Becca Ritchie that I knew I had to check out their latest release, Dishonestly Yours, and I have to say—the praise is well deserved! ⁣

First and foremost, the writing was phenomenal. From the very first sentence, I didn’t feel like I was reading a book at all, especially with these characters. They were so vivid they practically leapt off the page.

I’ve never read tension quite as exhilarating as the tension between Rocky and Phoebe. The scenes where they introduced each other to others, with the low-key (but not really low-key) jealousy, had me screaming. The slow burn was definitely burning, and their push-and-pull dynamic was intoxicating in the best way!

I loved the chemistry and back-and-forth banter between Rocky and Phoebe, the family dynamics with the siblings, and the characters as a whole. More than anything, I loved watching the story unfold. The concept was so interesting: growing up in a family of con artists, the implications of exploitation and deception, that leads them to grow resentful of their upbringing and want out of the family business. Watching them, two people shaped by lies, navigate their way beyond the fabrications to find themselves—both individually and together—was incredibly heartfelt. I was practically a blubbering mess for most of it and when I wasn’t, I was dying over their sizzling chemistry.

The only con (hehe see what I did there) would be that the book felt a bit too long, and some parts dragged—mainly the flashback intervals. Though they are important to understand the full scope of Rocky and Phoebe’s relationship, the pacing could’ve flowed a bit better in my opinion. But honestly I was so invested in the characters and the ‘will they won’t they’ dynamic that it still continued to consume my thoughts despite the lulling.

And the ending completely blew me away. Without spoiling anything, I’ll just say I cannot wait for the next book, it’s literally all I think about!

Overall, Dishonestly Yours was an addicting, emotional rollercoaster, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a gripping romance with amazing character development and unforgettable tension.

if you love heists, secretive friends to lovers, fake dating and so many other tropes, this book is for you. in this, we follow two families who have built their lives and an empire surrounding heists, but you read this from the kids perspectives, specifically Rocky and Phoebe who are from the separate families. Rocky is the usual bad boy type in all the heists and as himself, while Phoebe is the good girl. Phoebe and Hailey, her best friend and Rockys sister, have a heist go wrong that flips their entire worlds upside down, so they try to leave their criminal lives behind and start new lives, and it goes well until Rocky shows up. Phoebe decides Rocky is her ex husband in their new life, but throughout the book, you just know their meant to be together. As time goes on, more of their siblings end up showing up and it was so fun to see how the group interacts with each other. It has a major plot twist at the end and I'm very excited to read the next book because I feel like we JUST got to where I was hoping we would and there are so many secrets left to uncover!

Phoebe and Hailey are no stranger to a con, that’s how they grew up after all, but nothing goes as planned in this one. Can they put the past behind them to find true happiness? This one read so fast and look at this amazing cover! Love it
Thank you #berkleypartner and #NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

I never read the addicted series but have wanted to, but this was a great way to start! I love how invested I was in the characters of the bat!

I never read the ADdicted series, so this is my first book by these authors.
And i LOVED it!
I might have to commit myself to their previous works in the near future!
I loved the idea of con artist families! Idk, it felt so uniquely done to me. And I am such a sucker for a slow burn romance! The tension, the build up. ugh! I love it!

If you love any of these tropes, you'll enjoy this book:
*Best Friends Brother
*Con Artists
*Forced Proximity
*Fake Dating
*Angst

Dishonestly Yours by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie is an engaging start to their Webs We Weave series, blending elements of romance, suspense, and character growth. The story follows Phoebe and her best friend Hailey, both raised by con artists, as they attempt to start fresh in a small Connecticut town, only to find their pasts complicating their new lives. The chemistry between Phoebe and Hailey's brother Rocky drives the narrative, filled with a slow-burn tension that keeps readers invested. While the pacing begins slowly, the character development and a surprising cliffhanger leave a lasting impact, setting the stage for a highly anticipated sequel​.

Dishonestly Yours by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie is a thrilling dive into the world of con artists, blending humor and heart in a way that keeps you turning the pages. The story revolves around Phoebe and her best friend, Hailey, who are determined to leave their life of crime behind after a job goes awry. As they attempt to start fresh in a new town, they find themselves tangled up with Hailey's brother, Rocky, who complicates their plans in unexpected ways. The dynamic between Phoebe and Rocky is filled with tension and unresolved feelings, making for some entertaining moments as they navigate their past while trying to forge a new path.

What I particularly enjoyed about this book is how it explores themes of identity and self-worth amid the chaos of their con artist lives. Phoebe is a relatable character, grappling with her past and the way she’s been objectified due to her looks. The banter between the characters adds a fun layer to the narrative, though some readers might feel the chemistry between Phoebe and Rocky could have been developed more deeply. Overall, Dishonestly Yours offers a unique premise with plenty of twists and turns that will keep you engaged. If you're in the mood for a fun read that combines romance with a dash of mischief.

*thank you to Valentine PR & the authors for providing me with an ARC copy of this book*

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Con artist, best friends brother, grumpy X grumpy… need I go on?

Initially, this book started off slower than I was expecting, I would classify it more like a slow burn given the time it takes to reach a climax (literally lmao) with our two MCs. A lot of the story is the plot of escaping their pasts.

I enjoyed the split between past and present, learning about their ‘marks’ and what jobs they took to get them where they are now.

I thought Rocky could have literally been the worst human alive and I still would have loved him. Like, I’m a weak woman who can’t say no to a dark haired grumpy MMC… I’M WEAK!

And honestly, the hate banter between the two MCs is what had me in a literal chokehold this whole book. It made it impossible to put down. I’m nothing but a hoe for some good hate banter.

I love Krista & Becca Ritchie and this book perfectly sets us up for future books in this series. I cannot WAIT.

* ARC*
Thank you so so much for Krista & Becca Ritchie for giving me an arc of my most anticipated read!!!

OH MY GOD. Okay. Wow.
telling you that I am obsessed and love this book would be the understatement of the YEAR.
KBR are already my fav authors bc of the Addicted & Calloway sisters series that are my fav of all time.
I was SO excited to read Dishonestly Yours I couldn't wait to discover another universe from them.
And oh dear they didn't disappoint in my opinion.
I absolutely loved LOVED this new universe, the characters, the development of the story, the PLOT TWISTTTT!!!!!! And I was emotional at the little details about the Addicted & Calloway sisters series they put throughout Dishonestly Yours
Also omfg THE FLIPPING PARALLEL BETWEEN HOTHOUSE FLOWER AND DISHONESTLY YOURS AT SOME POINT GOT ME SCREAMING CRYING SHAKING
THROWING UP
It was already the most heartbreaking scene in HF but in DY, it dig the hole in my heart a lot deeper omg

THE PLOT TWIST?!,!? okay i definitely wasn't expecting it and the found family made my heart so warm after it BUT IT WAS SO GOOD!!!!
phoebe & rocky were absolute babes, i loved reading their development and their (fake (eheh)) enemies-to-lovers relationship, it was so so great!
CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE ENDING?!?!?! WHERE IS BOOK 2 ALREADY???
But this book was so captivating, i couldn't stop reading it and i think it's going to be hard having to go back to reading other books when i just finished this one and im still SO into it fo also i can't wait to own the paperback and add it to my KBR collection