I really enjoyed this book, but I also felt like there were a lot of plot holes because I was going into this thinking. It was a standalone little that I know that this is going to be a series and ending on a cliffhanger. I really enjoyed the behind-the-scenes of their house, as well as the fact that they have a lot of Backstory specifically the two families as well as the two main characters. I think this is the first time I read a book where it has dual timeline that I’ve actually thoroughly enjoyed it. I feel like I will never be able to look at the 🕷️ the same again.

What a great read of the summer this book has been! I loved Phoebe and Rocky! Krista and Becca did not disappoint in creating a romance story like no other. Something like I've never read before. I loved the con artist main characters.
This book hit all of my favorite tropes:
Childhood friends to lovers
Forced Proximity
Best Friends Brother
Found Family
Morally Grey Characters

Definitely a must read, can't wait for more in the series to be released!

Dishonestly Yours by Krista & Becca Richie

4 STARS

I got this one as an arc from the publisher months ago but then time got away from me and it released. Since it was out in the world I decided to listen to it and then half way through I knew I needed the paperback.

First, I wasn’t really sure how to feel about it, if you know me and this book. I felt like the older sister when the younger sister is getting picked on like no you can’t pick on her, only I can! Which I think this was why I struggled with really getting into the story.

BUT ONCE I DID, as I kept listening/reading I was really, really enjoying the story and the character. It’s unlike any story I have read before and soon I wasn’t able to put it down. I needed to keep going, really rooting for both Phoebe and Rocky, and I was HERE for slow burn of it!

Can’t wait for the next book in the series!

I barely read these authors for the first time less than 2 months ago when I devoured their Addicted World books. They have such a unique way that they write and connect characters, and I immediately recognized that in this book.


This book follows two lifelong con artists, Phoebe and Rocky, as they navigate their way through some much needed changes. A con gone bad has led Phoebe to want out of the game, and Rocky is just trying to understand what, and why. 


I like the back-and-forth timeline, getting glimpses of them running cons as kids, teenagers, etc. They were raised by what seems like a commune of con artists so it's all they've ever known. What's unique in their situation however is that they all (the kids) seemed to care about one another. While their parents are running schemes, they've become a family of kids trying to make sense of it all. Most of this book is about giving the backstory and building up a world that's almost impossible to wrap your head around. 


This book has strong family vibes like the Addicted world did, and delivers some deep deep devotion amongst it's characters which I loved. The romance between Phoebe and Rocky is a secondary character in the grand scheme of the story. It's a "she falls first" situations that's blossomed out of them being forced to run cons as a couple. They share plenty of firsts between them. It's a slow burn, reluctant love situation where emotions are questioned, yet at the end of the day these two show true devotion in the only way that matters: "showing up" for one another.


This book is the first in a series that I imagine with follow multiple characters and love stories, and I'm looking forward to diving into all of them.

🍓 My thoughts 🍓

This was my first time ever reading something by this author duo and I just have to let you know that it won't be my last time reading one of their books because this was truly captivating and amazing.

Already from the beginning it had me instantly hooked and I didn't wanna put it down unless it wasn't necessary because I just needed to know how the story was gonna play out.

The writing was amazing and the story easy to follow. The characters was easy to like and I did enjoy their journey. Now I just can't wait to know what will happen next because of the ending.

From this book you can expect bantern, angst, tension, will they won't they vibes, best friend's brother and great chemistry to name a few.

Thank you so much for letting me read this amazing book and I can't wait to find out what will happen next 😍.

I really will read anything written by KBR! This book was the perfect mix of serious plot and sweet, angsty romance. I don’t think I’ve ever read a romance between a con family so I was interested! It was twisty and definitely kept me guessing. It was the perfect set up to a series and I’m interested to see how the next books play out!

I don't think there is another couple who can hold a candle to my babies Lily and Lo (AND Rose and Connor) from the Addicted series, but Krista and Becca Ritchie's first book in their new series, Dishonestly Yours, was one of my most anticipated reads of the year nonetheless, and I had a great time reading it. Dishonestly Yours is a tangled web of delicious drama, deceit, and a history that runs deep between the two main characters and their families. I loved the concept of two con-artists families that work together. Also, he's her best friend's brother. The scandal, right? I'm going to eat that right up. Of course, our two mains were denying their feelings for each other for the majority of the book, which can be annoying for some readers. However, what I will always swoon over is a man who will burn the world down for his girl. Rocky is that man. Plus, the plot thickens so much at the end. Things gets messy! I had my popcorn out and I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see how everything would turn out. That makes Dishonestly Yours a win in my book! Also, when reading the Authors' Note, I found out that this book was a concept that Krista and Becca came up with when they were 14. Imagine making your teenaged dream really come true! To me, that makes this book even more special. I cannot wait for the next book in the series!

Thank you to Berkley, Krista and Becca Ritchie, and Netgalley for the advanced digital copy.

Dishonestly Yours is out now!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an e-arc!

I really enjoyed reading Dishonestly Yours; it was a very captivating book. The characters, relationships, and premise were all quite enjoyable. The concept as a whole was quite interesting and original. I loved the characters' attempts to escape that world and the aspect of con artists. There were many complex, intriguing and intense moments. I have a strong feeling that this will be an excellent series!!

The premise of this book was extremely enticing but the plot fell a little flat. I was really excited to read something with a unique romance plot. The characters didn’t really have a strong romantic connection and I couldn’t really connect with the characters. The writing was really good.

Thank you Netgalley and Berkley Publishing for the advanced copy! I was also lucky enough to snag a physical and it is gorgeous! This was the first book I have read by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie, and I loved it. I cannot wait to read more by them!

"I've always been dishonestly yours. And it looks like that's not changing."

"Loving you, though, that wasn't a role I was given, Phoebe. Loving you has been the most authentic and natural thing I've ever done in my life. And I don't protect you just because I'm told to. I protect you because I'm yours. You've had me since I was five."

“Divorced?” I whisper to phoebe. “What happened to wanting to live honestly.?”
“I honestly feel like you’re my ex-husband.”

Thank you to NetGalley, Berkley Publishing, and the authors Krista & Becca Ritchie for providing this copy; along with letting me review it as well. This book is full of lies, manipulation and deception. This story follows two main characters Rocky and Phoebe who are from two con artist families who have been family friends for decades working lying, scamming in addition to deceiving rich families they go from city to city. Hailey and Phoebe who are best friends decide after their last con they don't want to be con artists anymore but want to have a chance at a normal life. They run away to a small town in Connecticut with Rocky whose Haileys brother then phoebes brothers come to the town later as well. Even though Phoebe and Rocky have been deceiving their whole lives the only thing that is true is their real feelings for each other no matter how much they deny it to themselves. We get flashbacks of them when they con people and in present time. Dishonestly Yours is a five star read that has angst, amazing chemistry, mystery and tension.

-Best Friend’s Older Brother
-Small Town
-Morally Grey MMC and FMC
-Childhood Friends
-He Falls First
-Con Artist Families

Krista and Becca Ritchie just know how to write a book-PERIODT. They know how to make the reader empathize and root for their characters. Phone and Rocky are flawed characters but you still want them to do well and reach their goals. I liked the beginning of this series and I am interested to see where it goes from here.

🕷️🍓PUB DAY REVIEW🍓🕷️

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀
𝗕𝘆 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮 & 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗰𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲
✨𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗦✨

This review is going to be chaotic & unhinged- I just finished this and my mind is a freaking whirlwind. 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗬. TAKE MY HEART AND DO WHATEVER YOU WANT WITH IT. This man can do and will do no wrong in my eyes. The dream guy, BAD BOY- absolute perfection- I can’t stop talking about him, someone slap me. UGH 😍 -if I can’t have you no one can- is now my favorite trope, along with “burn the world for you”. 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗡!!

“𝙍𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄, 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙚𝙧𝙪𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙣𝙙, 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙢𝙖.”

“𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙞𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡. 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙪𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝.”

Pheobe is amazing- I don’t even want to say a lot about her because her character is so interesting and it’s best to just read and discover it yourself. But I love her🥹 Hailey & the brothers- all of them!! I love them. I love Phoebes relationship with her brothers as well.

“𝙂𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨.“

This book is amazing I have not stopped reading it. It’s full of beautiful love, schemes you wouldn’t believe, the ultimate betrayals, trying to better yourself and so much heartache and heartbreak- I could go on for hours but you would need tissues. Dishonestly Yours basically slapped me across the face, it brought me out of this horrible slump I’ve been in because the writing is SUPURB, out of this world. It draws you in and nothing else matters. Your house could be on fire and you won’t notice. Please do me a favor and read this book, tell your friends tell everyone. thank you Krista & Becca Ritchie & ValetinePRfor gracing me with the most beautiful book I’ve ever had the chance to read 😭🥹💓 I can’t wait until book 2🫣🥰

Thank you to Valentine PR and Becca and Krista Ritchie for this ARC!

Dishonestly Yours follows fmc, Phoebe, and mmc, Rocky. The two have a history of fake dating, fake being siblings, fake just about everything. Their families are con artists and they pull off huge heists. Hailey, Rocky’s sister and Phoebe’s bff, wants to start fresh and live an honest life. Soooo Hailey and Phoebe set to do just that. They get mixed up in some stuff and family gets involved.

The ending!!! Need book 2 now!!! This did take me a minute to get into, but I really enjoyed it. The last 65% of the book I couldn’t put it down! Once I got to know the characters and story a bit more, I really enjoyed it. I want to know more about their upbringing as kids and the heists that they’ve been involved in. I really liked this book.

Ps. Love seeing Fizzle!!!!

Phoebe and Rocky and their amazing angst!

I loved the love story between these two, you were kept on your toes. I love Phoebe and Hailey’s friendship because it was the epitome of found family. This story was enthralling, and the ending was OHH!!!! We are going to need the next book asap!

I love any books by the Ritchie sisters! I've absolutely devoured their Addicted series and was so excited for this new series!
Dishonestly Yours was an amazing start to a new romance series. I love the con-artist twist! I can't wait to see where the rest of the series goes from here!

I absolutely loved this story. This is my first book by these authors, and I was hooked immediately. I love a good heist/band of criminals storyline and I found myself rooting for them BIG. When you fond out all of the hidden truths that their parents have hidden from them or tricked them into believing…. My heart was broken for them over and over again. I loved the closeness of the group and the tension was THICK. The back and forth between Rocky and Phoebe was both infuriating and sexy as all get out. The ending about did me in and I am definitely needing to know what happens next.

I highly recommend this one

This was my first read by @kbmritchie and it didn’t disappoint! Their books have been on my radar for along time now and I am glad I started off with their latest book.

This book is definitely a different type of romance that I’ve read. It follows a pair of con artists, Phoebe and Hailey, trying to leave the family business of con arting. Haileys older brother, Rocky, ends up coming a long and the very thick sexual tension between Phoebe and him can be cut with a butter knife. These two really just need to bang it out and get it over with. But more then just the sexual tension they have, they genuinely know and understand each other. I came to understand why their were afraid to cross a line in the first place.

The book starts off slow but then really takes off! The scheming is kinda wild, past and present. And the ending was mind blowing!!! Can’t wait to read the next installment!!

Well I have loved reading Becca and Krista Ritchie ever since Addicted to You. I knew I would get some angst and boy, did we ever.

Phoebe and Hailey are BFFs that are like sisters. Their moms have been best friends since they were younger and have a “business” that involves both families. After an incident at their last job, Phoebe and Hailey decide to stick it out on their own. Heading to the Victoria, Connecticut, Hailey’s brother, Rocky goes with them. Since all of their lives they have been together, Phoebe is finding it hard to find that break she so desperately needs – a chance to have roots and normalcy. Rocky is everything that she shouldn’t want but she can’t help the attraction. It’s always been there. And Rocky, well he would pretty much do anything to help Phoebe, even if that meant letting her live a normal, quiet life. But life is always full of twists and turns that you never see coming.

This book has everything: angst, secrets, deception, and love. The last part of the book is holy plot twist! So what happens? You’ll have to one-click to find out. Can’t wait to see what happens next.

Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

*arc review*

for the first in a new series, krista and becca did an excellent job setting up this brand new universe with these new characters. the entire premise revolving around 2 con artist families is something new and exciting to bring to the romance genre.

phoebe and rocky have known each other their entire lives. their mothers have been best friends for decades and have raised their families together to become con artists. even as children, they were forced by their parents to help run a con. they’ve never stayed in one place permanently, and they’ve never used real names.

when rocky’s sister, hailey, decides she no longer wants to live the con life, phoebe decides to join her and the two set forth to an east coastal town to officially begin their new lives. rocky decides to join them to make sure they will be ok when they get settled. once there, they meet jake, the rich boy who’s family owns the whole town. jake hated phoebe and saw right through her, making for some great banter. he also seemed to have a thing for hailey making me wonder if they will be set up for future books.

the conflict in this story came from 2 sides. one with jake and the phoebe trying to get acclimated to the town and the country club she now works at. and the other conflict of trying to dodge their families. both families are very adamant that they set up the next con, and the girls don’t want them finding out where they are. there are several other brothers involved, so i just know this is going to set up to be a great addicted/calloway sisters esque found family series.

4/5 stars

*thanks to netgalley and valentine pr for sending me an arc!