To Steal A Heart
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4.5 • 532 Ratings
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- $3.99
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Publisher Description
A master spy and a beautiful thief find love and intrigue in each other’s arms. . .
Forced to do the bidding of a corrupt government minister, Marianne de Bonnard agrees to plant incriminating evidence in the offices of France’s most notorious spymaster. Under cover of night, the tightrope-walking thief puts her skills to good use—until her aerial stunt is foiled when her target appears in the window and, with consummate poise, helps Marianne off the wire and into his lair. The tremors that run through her body are not just from fear; there’s an unwanted frisson of desire there, too. But is it because of her elegant, wickedly handsome host . . . or his proposition?
Nicolas Valette has had plans for his graceful trespasser since he witnessed her unique skills at the Cirque Olympique. Sinuous as a cat, Marianne is perfect for his next mission, but she refuses his generous offer for fear of disobeying her family’s tormenter. When their mutual enemy auctions off her virginity to the highest bidder, Nicolas leaps at the chance to purchase her cooperation. Keeping her will be like trying to tame a wild animal, but what’s life without a little risk? Besides, Nicolas and Marianne both want the same thing: revenge—and, perhaps, something else that’s equally delicious.
Praise for To Steal a Heart
“[To Steal a Heart] is rich with espionage and suspense. Multidimensional believable characters and fast-paced plotting propel the story forward to its moving conclusion.”—Publishers Weekly
“The writing and characterization are superb, the romance is hot, snarky and tender and the hero is delicious. I couldn’t ask for much more in an historical romance and I’m eagerly awaiting whatever Ms. Bateman comes up with next.”—All About Romance
“The sexual chemistry between the two built so steadily that I thought I would go up in flames if they didn’t stop battling each other and give in to their needs.”—Kilts and Swords
“A memorable entry into the world of historical romance . . . Secret agents and steamy sensuality join forces and ignite the pages.”—Jenerated Reviews
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In Bateman's debut tale of spies and romance, a jaded spy meets his match when he crosses paths with a thief. In Napoleonic-era Paris, Marianne Bonnard steals for Jean-Jacques Duval in exchange for him sparing her 16-year-old sister, Sophie, a life of prostitution. When Marianne's latest mission for Duval sends her into the arms of well-known spy Nicolas Valette and she fails to plant evidence for Duval, her villainous employer sells her virginity to the highest bidder. But Nicolas makes the high bid and then refuses to force Marianne to have sex with him: he wants her skills as a spy to help defeat Napoleon. As he trains her to rescue an aristocrat from prison, his unrelenting demands meet their match in her pure tenacity. The ever-present sexual tension between Marianne and Nicolas is a major highlight of this novel, which is rich with espionage and suspense. Multidimensional believable characters and fast-paced plotting propel the story forward to its moving conclusion.
Customer Reviews
Great story
The main and supporting characters were great in this story. You root for the main characters as they work together as spies against the return of Napoleon and a corrupt Uncle. Great read.
To Steal a Heart
Loved this historical story. It’s full of intrigue, danger, and romance.
You’re in for a ride!
Okay, while I’m sure there are others out there this is the first historical romance novel I’ve read where the setting is in France, the main characters are French (or half), and lives revolve around the result of the fall of the French monarchy. I usually read about characters who know of a French war or fight for England against them. So this book has a unique and interesting take from the very beginning. But with the intrigue, spy games and of course romance the adventure does not stop there. If you find anything in the above interesting then I doubt you’ll regret picking this book.