I’d love a fun romance novel. We don’t get as many fun romance novels as we deserve. Sometimes there are thriller romance novel, but this was a fun thrill ride of a romance novel. There was so much action from the beginning of the book to the very end. The heist itself was so well written. But at its core there has to be a good love story and, Sarah Desai writes fantastic love stories.

Additionally, I love when there are compelling side characters who amp up the story. There were so many times when reading this book that I felt like I was watching a movie in my head. Having read Desai’s previous books, I knew I enjoyed her as an author, but I can’t stop gushing about how much I enjoyed this book.

Do yourself a favor and read To Have and To Heist first!

Thank you #Netgalley and Berkley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Classic heist/romcom with all the charm—fun, lighthearted, and thoroughly entertaining! Top-tier witty banter and great chemistry between the characters make it a delightful read.

Til Heist Do Us Part sounded good but unfortunately it didn't work for me. The first chapter was engaging and set the tone but then the rest of what I read didn't match that tone. I struggled to get into it and ended up throwing in the towel at 18%.

This book started really well. I loved the way the first chapter was written in Jack's POV, It felt like an action/adventure movie. However, that excitement felt flat quickly after. First, I realized that there this is not the first book in the series so I was a bit confused about the dynamic of the group as they seem to already have worked together before. That may have tainted my opinion. My biggest critic is how the characters were portrayed. Each one clearly had a stereotypical personality. The characters lacked tridimensional traits which made me cringe multiple times. As for the romance, I wished I saw more of main character's chemistry they kept saying they had. Since I didn't see their story in the first book (I assume it was developped there), I didn't really feel their love and passion. However, i did enjoy a few things. It had funny scenes. SImone was fun and the fmc's family were pretty funny as well especially at the end.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange of an honest review!

You definitely need to read the first book to understand some of what's happening here, but otherwise it's a relationship in crisis haphazard caper after caper after caper. Jack and Simi got together during their last heist, but things fell apart afterward. This is the story of both winning back Simi, as well as all their lives being in danger as a consequence of the last job. They are in a lot of danger from a lot of directions, and not everyone makes it out okay.

Jack is steamy in that hero in a movie kind of way and the couple here is definitely opposites attract (on the surface). Underneath, they are more alike than you'd think, and Simi does need a little more intensity in her life. The ending was absolutely adorable, and also left a cliffhanger for what might come next.

I'm a sucker for a heist romance and this checked the boxes!

3.75 ⭐️s

Thank you to Berkeley Romance & Sara Desai for an ARC of ‘Til Heist Do Us Part! I’ve been excited for this sequel since reading To Have and to Heist last summer, and I was not disappointed!!

Simi and Jack… are on the rocks, but they need to work through their issues to pull off yet another heist. This sequel was full of twists and turns, some of which were predictable, and some of which gave me a good surprise!! It was action-packed, and never had a dull moment from start to finish.

Make sure you pick this one up on release day!!

Overall: 4.25/5
Spice level: 1.5/5
Tropes: heist, second chance, found family

Just like book 1, this one is a wild ride full of zany and quirky characters of a motley crew!

But that motley crew gets the job done, and is an unconventional family.

While there are comedic moments, there are also some somber ones, including off page murder and discussion of domestic violence.

For the romance portion, there's a slight second chance of sorts. I don't blame Simi for the break up. She has abandonment issues and was triggered. I did appreciate the way the teamwork brought her and Jack back together and that last chapter was so beautiful!

There was great character development among the whole group, and I'm curious to see what's up for the next book, with that open ending..

I honestly don't know why I did this to myself buy I had an arc and needed to read it. Again, I was so disappointed that this book just didn't work for me. The plot felt so all over the place and there was way too much time spend on side characters. I feel like they wanted to make it this fun and quirky crew but they were all so annoying and I found myself skimming though major sections of the book just to be done. Bummed that this one was a miss.

Oh was this so so so FUN!

I am in my mystery/romance era, and this one really hit the spot. It picks up about a year after where Sara Desai's To Have and To Heist left off. We are back with Simi, Jack and the crew and tbh I could not be happier.

While they all thought the riches from the heist would be lifechanging, the reality is a bit more complicated. They have returned to real life - and it has all been a bit harder for everyone than expected. Especially Simi and Jack, who despite having ral feelings have really struggled in their relationship.

So when the mafia shows up and threatens to off the whole crew, Simi knows its time to get the band back together again to return the necklace they stole. What she doesn't expect is Jack's ex - and all of her feelings for Jack generally - to return with a vengence.

I arrived at the beach yesterday and this book was the perfect way to kick off vacation! It was sexy, kept me on my toes and made me laugh. I ador the characters that Desai has created - quirky, fun and very resourceful - and the family they have become.

Massive thank you to Berkley and Netgalley (and author Sara Desai!!). for gifting me this early copy - 'Til Heist Do Us Part is out on TUESDAY! And if you haven't yet read the first in the series - To Have and To Heist - today is the perfect day to pick it up!

Thank you Berkley for the free book and to PRH Audio for the complimentary audiobook. These opinions are my own.

This is the second book following To Have and To Heist. It follows Simi, Jack, and their crew. You definitely need to read these in order for this book to make sense.

I have mixed feelings about romance novels in which the series features the same couple in multiple books. That tends to indicate there isn't really a happy ending for book 1. That's especially pronounced here. But I would also classify this as not really a romance. I was disappointed with the story arc for Simi and Jack.

But if you read this for the heist and mystery, then it is a fun and wild ride. I really enjoyed the new characters we met and seeing what happened to the original heist crew after the last book ended. The drama and antics were excellent. And there was such great tension and suspense for how it would be resolved. I enjoyed it more as the plot became increasingly ridiculous. It was a fun escape.

The audiobooks is primarily narrated by Soneela Nankani, returned from To Have and to Heist. I also enjoyed the addition of Andrew Eiden (one of my favorite male narrators) for just a few chapters from Jack's perspective. I would have enjoyed even more of a dual perspective.

Rounded up to 4 stars

Another over the top romantic suspense from fav Canadian author, Sara Desai. I am so here for Sara's switch to mad cap rom coms. This latest has a second chance, interracial romance, kidnappings, heist crews, found family, fake deaths, fake funerals, TONS of near-death moments, spice, humor and a big, close-knit Desi family. Throw in some mob bosses, exes, motorcycle gangs and MORE and this book was high octane fun from start to finish and never slowed with the exciting times. Great on audio narrated by two other favs, Soneela Nankani and Andrew Eiden. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy and @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review!

ARC Review: Til Heist Do Us Part by Sara Desai ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Romance for the opportunity to read this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

In the second installment of her heist series, Desai places Simi Chopra and her heist crew back into hot water! Simi and Jack have broken up, Simi and Chloe’s event planning business is going bankrupt, and Jack’s dangerous ex-partner Clare has resurfaced looking for vengeance. The gang is thrown back into the world of crime when the family who was robbed in the last heist realizes their jewels have been swapped for fakes and demands their return - with interest.

Desai’s sequel novel delivers higher stakes, more action and even more surprise twists! I really enjoyed reading Til Heist Do Us Part! The suspense and action kept me enthralled and I had to keep reading to see how the heist would turn out! I was a little bummed that the central reason for conflict was that the crew hadn’t really gotten away with their first heist. The characters endured so much during the first book, to put them back at square one was disappointing. I think the addition of Clare and her henchmen to the heist team added a great element of internal tension and made the drama extra juicy!

Til Heist Do Us Part will be published August 20th 2024!

I love a rag tag group of misfits with a predilection towards crime!

I didn’t realize this was a continuation of Desai’s other Heist novel, but I still had a good time. I do feel like this leans more towards the adventure/crime genre as opposed to romance, however. The found family and group dynamics were some of my favorite parts!

This was a chaotic fun time but don’t go in expecting a big sweeping romance.

Thank you Berkley Romance for an arc!

This is one of the best romantic action/suspense series on the market currently! A relatable, every day heroine (and her bestie) who keeps finding herself caught up in outrageous and dangerous mafia heists (think Finlay Donovan, but with a single 20's-something amateur sleuth team). This second book in the series brings Simi and her smoking hot ex-boyfriend thief back together for another heist. Banter, fake marriage/forced proximity, toe-curling spice, hilarious secondary characters, and an action packed plot made this read fly by for me! This second installment seemed to lean more heavily on Simi and Jack's second chance relationship and connection than Book 1, and I really enjoyed it! It gave Simi and Jack more depth and the 'will they, or won't they' get back together was full of angst and mutual pining. While the majority of the book is from Simi's POV, readers do get a section of the book from Jack's POV and I loved that new addition and cannot wait to continue this fun series.

If you enjoy heists, second chance romance, LOL banter, found family, spicy scenes and a band of misfits, you should absolutely give To Have and To Heist series a spot on your romance TBR.

Read if you like:
💍 Heists
🚔 Love Triangles
🏡 Found Family
🥈 Second Chance Romances

If you love the Finlay Donovan series, here is a fantastic BIPOC version with great found family, heists, humor, and romance!

This is the second book in the series, and omg with the ending, are we getting a third?!?!

I absolutely love the Simi being like Finlay in that she is a normal person who keeps getting herself into situations with the mob and being part of heists to save herself and her best friend.

Also, the opposites attract and he falls harder with Simi and Jack is so well done!!!!

If you loved the first book, To Have and To Heist you will want to continue the adventure in book two with this group!

Also, the Romeo and Juliet fake dead part 😂 ohhh I loved this part!

Thanks so much to PRHA and Berkley for my gifted audiobook and ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Simi and Jack are back! Those who read the first novel will be pleased to spend more time with this rollicking couple and their merry band of amateur thieves and new readers should be able to enjoy it as a standalone. Simi is struggling a bit not only to keep her head above water financially but also in her relationship with Jack whose background is fleshed out a bit more in this installment. Their heist has come back to haunt them and they're forced to do it one more time. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. This installment sees less about the group than it does about Simi and Jack but it's still a fun and funny read.

We’re back with the same cast of misfits who managed to pull off a diamond heist last year - as complete novices. In an Ocean’s 12-esque move, the crew who thinks they’re in the clear suddenly is…not. And not only are they not in the clear, but they also caught the wrath of the Chicago mafia boss. How will these bumbling, well-intentioned characters get themselves out of another cluster? 

This was so fun!! Just like the first book, it gives romance, action, heist FUN! It’s an amazing blockbuster heist story and PERFECT for a summer fun read. It comes out 8/20 so add it to your calendar and read it, read it, read it! Don’t let me down!

Thanks to Berkley for this gifted copy!

Little backstory. When I requested this on Netgalley, I didn't realize it was the second book in a series. I ended up listening the the audiobook of To and and To Heist and I LOVED it! I really feel like this was meant to be consumed in audio format... that's how good the audio book was. SO I decided to wait until I got the ALC of 'Til Heist Do Us Part from PRH Audio. I am so glad I did because the narrator did an amazing job again. With an ensemble cast it's important that the voice are distinguishable. Such an enjoyable audiobook that had be laughing out loud.

I really loved the first book and was excited to rejoin the gang on another heist. It did not disappoint! Uses a mix of situational comedy and satire which I found absolutely hilarious. This cooky gang of the most unlikely criminals are absolutely ridiculous in the best possible way. Every single character is over the top! I mean the MMC's name is Jack DANGER! The romance in this book is really just a sub plot which I didn't mind at all. This was like watching a comedy movie. The audiobook for this was done so well. The narrator really brought these funny moments to life. I did like the first book slightly more than this one.

This is such a fun heist romance!

If you haven’t read the first book in this series, I definitely recommend reading that first. While you likely will be able to follow the series, it really is a continuation of that story.

We have the class amateur heist hijinx - a ragtag group of misfits, lots of scheming, mishaps, everything that makes a fun and captivating story. There’s also a couple of plot twists that I didn’t see coming, which changed the course of the story!

Beyond the heist and the crew dynamics, there’s also a second chance love plot. There’s enough angst and tension to keep the story interesting, and while following the heist dynamics, you’re also rooting for the main characters to figure out their love and find their way together. There’s also a couple of side romance pairings, so the story never slows down or gets boring.

I would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a lighthearted but action-packed romance!

Book 2 didn’t make me laugh as much as the first one did, but it was still a fun read! Most of the rag tag crew is back, plus a few additions that make for a twisty ride! Each character is well developed that even though there are quite a few, I was easily able to follow along and am fully invested in each one’s story! But I highly encourage reading these books in order. There is enough of a recap throughout the book to refresh your memory if it’s been a while, but I don’t think it’s enough to dive in as a stand alone.
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If you’re looking for drama, action, mystery, banter, humor and a relatively small amount of spice, I definitely recommend this series!