The Cupid Caper
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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Publisher Description
"SEXY, SASSY, AND SOUTHERN SUSPENSE AT ITS BEST."
From The Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Larissa Reinhart, the first in the Southern con artist, romantic mystery thriller, the Finley Goodhart Crime Caper series. A 2021 Page Turner Awards winner.
She wants to use her criminal past to catch crooks. He wants her back. In the grift. And in his life. Can Finley Goodhart convince Lex that doing good is the greatest hustle of all?
"This is as fun a novel as it is moving and at times heartbreaking, never the more so when the final page comes and readers are only left wanting more." – Cynthia Chow, King's River Life Magazine
Ex-grifter Finley Goodhart may try to stay on the straight and narrow, but walking that thin line becomes wobbly when she believes her friend Penny was murdered. The last thing she wants is to work with her ex-partner (and ex-boyfriend), the brilliant (brilliantly frustrating) British con artist, Lex Leopold. However, when it appears Penny's demise might be related to an exclusive matchmaking service for millionaires, Fin needs Lex's help to pull a long con to get the goods on Penny.
Romance is in the air for hustlers, gangsters, and their marks. Unfortunately for Fin and Lex, infiltrating the racket doesn't make for a match made in heaven. This Valentine swindle could stop their hearts for good.
"Once again, Larissa delivers a humorous tale that shows the struggles of a determined woman who has the guts to do what must be done. Expertly written with engaging dialogue and a fast-paced read, this mystery kept me glued to the pages." – Dru Ann Love, Dru's Book Musings
"Action, adventure, intrigue, intellect, and just the right amount of romance. A great debut to a new series–I'm on the hook for more!" — Jenna C, Girl With Book Lungs
"Once again, Reinhart has managed to spin an intriguing tale." – Christa Reads and Writes
"This is not the first book I've read of Larissa Reinhart, and as always it kept me glued and addicted to the story, trying not to worry too much for our characters." – Varietats
"One thing I can always count on from this author is her fabulously strong female characters. Fin doesn't disappoint and the mystery takes many twists and turns to keep a reader guessing to the very end." – Bibliophile Reviews
"It's sexy, sassy, and southern suspense at its best." – Devilishly Delicious Book Reviews
"Hang on to your hat and purse and seat as this is a wild ride. As exciting and fast-paced as this long con is for the first half of the book, at almost exactly 50% the game plan changes!" – Laura's Interests
"Another great mystery by Larissa Reinhart. Con artists, murder, a cast of sinister characters, and some laughs along the way. Loved it." – Terri L. Austin, author of the Rose Strickland Mysteries
A Finley Goodhart Crime Caper series:
THE PIG'N A POKE, prequel novella
THE CUPID CAPER
THE PONY PREDICAMENT
THE HEIR AFFAIR
Other mystery series by Larissa Reinhart:
A Cherry Tucker Mystery series
Maizie Albright Star Detective series
Customer Reviews
Finley Goodheart rides again!
"The hardest lessons came from trusting people who lied for a living."
And what do grifters like Finley Goodheart and her sidekick Lex do? They lie for a living...
When one of Finley’s oldest friends dies, the story around the whys and hows of it just don’t add up. Finley sets her sights on avenging Penny’s death in order for another one not to happen. It means infiltrating an expensive matchmaking service. With Fin’s shaky history, the question becomes can she get in? Another one is can she trust anyone out there involved in this including Lex.
Set in Atlanta and the surrounds, Reinhart once again makes us part of those watching what at first seems an unbelievable storyline. However, her innate intelligence shines even in the worst of circumstances and proves her unwavering loyalty to those she loves.
I was one of those privileged to have read “Pig n’ a Poke” and felt these characters needed a larger story and Larissa Reinhart proves she listens. Highly recommended.5/5
[disclaimer: I received this book as a gift from the author and voluntarily reviewed it]
DYNAMIC & COMPELLING!
DYNAMIC & COMPELLING! Lghudson, Mississippi
The Cupid Caper (A Finley Goodhart Crime Caper #1) is dynamic and compelling! The author has created a wonderful new series that will grab you from page 1 and keep you completely engaged until the last sentence. The characters are complex but realistic. The plot is sophisticated and enticing. The author’s vivid descriptions make you feel as though you are a participant and not just a reader. There are three major themes in the book: trust, faith and redemption. The art of the long con, the sting, the grift, the mafia, dirty money, hit men, murder and mayhem and a little romance will provide you with plenty of dynamic and compelling entertainment!
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