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*

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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

4.5⭐️

What an incredible beginning to a series you’re bound to love!! I didn’t expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. From the characters, to the found family, to the romance, and even the flashbacks of their past… I loved it all. 💖

Each and every one of the characters had so much complexity to them and were so beautifully written. I even felt for the side characters in this story that barely had any page time. Krista and Becca Ritchie’s ability to write such a well rounded character is incredible. I have yet to read the Addicted series, but you can sure bet I will be now.

Also, the romance in this book was impeccable. I was screaming at them to be together because their chemistry was undeniable even from page one. Talk about incredible banter AND a hot mmc that will have you swooning!! 🤭

One of my absolute favorite parts was the friendship/sisterly bond between Phoebe and Hailey. The lengths they would go to in order to protect each other was admirable and heartwarming. Definitely one of my favorite female friendships I’ve read about!! 🩷

This book honestly could have been a five star for me if it weren’t for some of the parts that dragged on. Don’t get me wrong, I was HOOKED to these characters, but I found some parts to be a little repetitive. However, I loved it nonetheless, and I can’t wait for book two because I feel like it’ll be even more engaging and fast paced than Dishonestly Yours. There was just a lot of back story that had to be explained in the first book which is completely understandable. ☺️

The way the book wrapped up was amazing and so intentionally left open for the second book in the series. I didn’t even realize I was on the last page, but as soon as I did, I was craving MORE. I need book two in my hands yesterday. 😌

💗 Read if you love:
- Con artist trope
- Slow burn
- Strong female friendships
- Found family

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Berkley for the opportunity to read an arc of this book!!

I just love being in a KBR universe! they have such a way with getting you so obsessed and invested with the characters right from the jump. I CANNOT wait for more from the series!!!

This book was really good. It was the first time I read a book by Krista and Becca Ritchie and I really liked it. The sizzling chemistry between Rocky and Phoebe was too good. I can't wait to read the upcoming books in this series and also finally check out their other books.

Really enjoyed this one. The cliffhanger though was rude. I feel like this is setting up for a great series and the writing was good! Was very invested in the characters.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

A day late for pub day but yall! This ARC was sooo good and I binged it. After DNFing another book by the author I am so glad I enjoyed this one! I think it’ll be worth the hype 👀

🕸️ notes/thoughts:
-Characters are not necessarily likeable, but they grow on you
-phoebe FMC is snarky, brilliant, speaks in code words, and is a black cat. The relationship dynamic is grumpy x grumpier for sure
-rocky: MMC, he added so much tension to the story. His vibe is “I know I am mean, now move”. You can tell hes a bad boy but he means well for the right people.
-supernatural references. Dean Winchester vibes anyone?
-con artist families, toxic family dynamics and it gave a bit of secret society vibes
- actually pretty dark with the crime and drama. Also be prepared for some “hazing” and sexual tension …
- the relationship between these two and their family history is just 😭😱
- consider researching the trigger warnings. Be ready for strong language use (relative to my other book recs!) because these characters are not exactly kind… but their inner thoughts say otherwise and you could feel how human they are despite the “flaws”
- I think I had like 75 notes and highlights throughout this book so clearly I enjoyed the ride 🍓
- I really wanna say so much more but it would spoil it.
- recommend if: you like bad boys, con artists, taboo, TENSION and in a slow burn way 🤯

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🫑 3.5/5

Book Review! Thank you @valentine_pr_ and @kbmritchie for gifting me this book in exchange for an honest review!!! This book is out now!

Phoebe Graves grew up in a family of Con Artists along with her best friend Hailey, whose family are also con artists. Together, the two family's grew up working cons together and on the constant move to their next job. When a job goes bad, Hailey and Phoebe run away to a small town in Connecticut to get away from their life of deception. Haileys brother, on the other hand, insists on joining them. Rocky follows Hailey and Phoebe to keep an eye on them but must keep his distance from Phoebe and their messy past.

I struggled a lot with rating this book and am still not completely positive about where I land, definitely a 3.5 and above, but I figured 3.75 was a good medium. The characters in this book are definitely very flawed and kinda toxic in certain aspects and not in a way where I could relate to them much (probably cause I wasn't raised by criminal con artists lol😂) but it reminded me of how I felt when reading the Addicted and Calloway Sisters series which I felt very mixed on until getting further into the series cause there was a lot of character development that made me love & connect with those characters. I'm very excited to see where these characters go cause they are very entertaining, and I see so much potential for character growth, and the plot is very interesting. While having mixed emotions, I did enjoy this book and definitely recommend! I'm excited to see what happens in book 2!

Oh wow! This book was a total rollercoaster, both in plot and emotion. LOVED the characters, especially the brothers and sisters all together, and Phoebe and Rocky have great chemistry as MCs. Original storyline, good world-building, and damn what a cliffhanger. I can't wait for book 2.

I couldn't expect less by my queens KBR. Addictive read, amazing characters and incredible writing style!!

Dishonestly Yours by Krista & Becca Ritchie absolutely blew me away! As a huge fan of swoon worthy love stories and mystery, this book brought everything I love about romance and drama into one incredible story. The connection between Phoebe and Rocky is electric from the start. Every scene is charged with tension, and the chemistry between them is undeniable.

Rocky, in particular, stole my heart. His complexity, his charm, and the way he navigates his relationship with Phoebe kept me hooked. Their banter, the push and pull—it's all so intense and emotional. The way the authors build up their relationship makes you root for them while keeping you on the edge of your seat.

This is a must-read for anyone who loves a perfect blend of passion, drama, and unforgettable characters. Highly recommended!

Phoebe Graves is a protagonist you can’t help but root for. Raised in a world where lies and schemes were everyday occurrences, her desire to start fresh in a small Connecticut town feels both urgent and fragile. The town, with its quaint charm, seems like the perfect place for Phoebe and her best friend Hailey to leave their past behind—until Rocky, Hailey’s infuriatingly attractive older brother, enters the picture.

Rocky is the epitome of the bad boy you know you shouldn’t want but can’t help being drawn to. His complicated history with Phoebe adds tension and heat to the story, making every interaction between them charged with unresolved feelings and unspoken truths. While Phoebe is determined to leave behind the dishonesty of her past, Rocky’s presence is a constant reminder of the life she’s trying to escape. Yet, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Rocky isn’t just a temptation—he might be the key to understanding what it really means to live honestly.

Dishonestly Yours is a gripping, emotionally charged romance that will keep readers hooked from start to finish. The dynamic between Phoebe and Rocky is electric, filled with the kind of tension that makes for a truly unforgettable love story.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced review copy.

I read these authors' Calloways series years ago and loved them, and I was excited to read about some new characters from them. Unfortunately, this book was a bit of a disappointment. I found the characters really frustrating and never grew to like any of them. I also found Rocky and Phoebe's relationship frustrating. This book was also very long for a romance, and I felt like it dragged a lot. I assumed it would be a series of standalones, as well, so I was not a fan of the cliffhanger at the end.

I love heist centered stories and this was a fun one to read!
With cool cast of characters and unique dynamics this author duo centifies itself as a favorite for me. They never disappoint and I am excited to continue this series in the future