This book was adorable! It actually reminded me of a show that used to be on tv a few years back. I loved jack & clementines connection! I did feel like they caught feelings a little fast for my taste but I still enjoyed the story! It was fun and I think a lot of readers looking for something fluffy and fun would enjoy it!

I absolutely loved this book. It reminded me of the Thomas Crown Affair in the form of a romantic comedy. Clementine is a con woman with a heart of gold who falls for her mark, Jack. Both characters were completely lovable and had great chemistry. Don’t Go Stealing My Heart was a fun light read and the perfect distraction from everything going on in the world right now. Be prepared to fall in love with Jack and Clementine. This was my first book by the author and I can’t wait to read more from Kelly Siskind.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
5/5 stars. I loved this book. It was seriously so freaking good. Clementine is a conwoman and Jack is her mark. They bond over their shared love of reptiles. Jack is an Elvis tribute artist. The elements that make up this story sound kind of ridiculous, but they work together so well to weave an awesome romance that touches on past traumas and how people cope with them. Clementine’s struggles with her past were so genuine and I could completely understand all of her fears. I think Kelly Siskind did an absolutely fantastic job of writing the characters and the story.
Warning: this book has discussions about suicide, mental and physical abuse, and child abuse.

Look out for my review on my Instagram page when it's posted.

Unterhaltsamer und diebischer Roman

Was passiert, wenn sich eine Meisterdiebin in ihr neuestes Zielobjekt verliebt und auf einmal Zweifel bekommt? Das ist die Grundidee des Romans von Kelly Siskind. Der Grundton des Buches ist trotz ernsterer Passagen meist locker und unterhaltsam, dafür sorgen unter anderem auch die Teilnehmer eines Elvis-Contests. Das mag etwas abgefahren klingen und ist es auch. Da ich kein großer Fan von Elvis bin, hatte ich befürchtet, dass mich alles rund um das Festival langweilen würde, hat es aber nicht. Gerade dadurch kamen ein gewisser Witz und eine Leichtigkeit in die Geschichte, die ihr sehr gut getan haben.

Der Verlauf der Geschichte und vor allem das Ende halten einige Überraschungen bereit, dadurch war es bis zum Ende spannend. Die Liebesgeschichte hat mir gut gefallen und war für mich auch glaubwürdig. Die Charaktere gehören vielleicht nicht zu meinen Lieblingscharakteren aller Zeiten, aber ich habe doch gerne Zeit mit ihnen verbracht.

Alles in allem hatte ich beim Lesen eine gute Zeit, wenn mich das Buch auch nicht umgehauen hat. Dafür gibt es vier Sterne.

A very big thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read and review this book early.

I love Kelly Siskind's books and this one was no different. The theme is pretty unique and I was swooning half of the time and laughing the other half. The characters were witty and funny specially the female protagonist. I loved Clementine and my heart went out to her after her story became clear. She is such a sweet, selfless girl who is involved with the wrong kind of people. Coming to Jack, where shall I start? Well he was charming from the very beginning and perfect for Clementine. He had my heart from the very first chapter and I am pretty sure readers are gonna love this southern gentleman. The story itself is pretty humourous and filled with laughter inducing scenes and dialogues. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a cute rom-com with an edge. Prepare yourself to fall in love with Jack and Clementine. Hope you all love it too.
Happy reading!!

An average romance read can leave you happy for the love birds but not so happy for yourself because your expectations weren't ultimately met. I wanted a fun con-romance where there's this thrill of hiding identities or faking personalities...nah, this didn't give that. Though, I understand I shouldn't judge a book by what I think it should entail and instead take in the story. Anyway, I do appreciate the sweetness this one gave.

I feel so saddened by the fact that I did not like this book as much as I was hoping to like. it This was one of my anticipated books of the year, but it just did not turn out to be what I was expecting to be like.
For me, the story kind of felt flat as in it just did not make much sense from get go though I loved the characters alone, but the plot was a messy for my liking even though it was a very different concept.
Hopefully, my future reads by Kelly Siskind will turn out to be different and much better.

I absolutely love quirky, unique characters in my rom-coms. I was so captivated by this story and flew through it in a few hours. Clementine is a con-woman who was sent to a small town Elvis festival to get close to Maxwell David the Third because the ruthless businessman has a hidden Van Gogh. Clemintine has been struggling with her purpose in life when she sees a man on the side of the road with car trouble. Clemintine decides to help as she makes her first mistake-- She gives her real name.
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I just loved Clemintine and Jack. This was unputdownable and for that reason alone is deserving of 5 stars. I love how the author wrote Clemintine. The tough-as-nails, damaged heroine who just needs to find someone she can trust. I loved the small town feel, with the fun quirky names and the obsession with the King. This was my first book by the author and I cannot wait to read more by Kelly Siskind. I cannot wait to pick up a finished copy for my shelves on April 22nd!

MY HEART! Kelly Siskind has done it again! Clementine and Josh have rocked my world and I absolutely loved their story. ‘New Orleans Rush’ was one of my favorite books that I read last year and I was so excited to find out Kelly was releasing another book! Her writing is such a joy to read. She writes wonderfully flawed characters who are totally unique, situations that you never would’ve imagined, and swoon-worthy love stories that I can’t get enough of.

‘Don’t Go Stealing My Heart’ has everything: bearded dragons, Elvis tribute artists, heists, robberies, betrayal, and forbidden love. If you’re wondering how all of those things can fit into a rom-com then you absolutely need to add this book to your TBR to find out!

Clementine Abernathy is modern day Robin Hood. She steals from rich and run charities and orphanage from the heist money. Not exactly a noble work but she knows how it is to live without a family and money and this is the only way she can help.
Her recent mission is to steal a priceless Van Gogh from someone who is egotistical and a spoiled brat. But what will happen when Clementine will fall for her mark who is not at all as described by her boss. Turns out Jack David is kind, sensitive and with a sexy voice. But falling for her mark is the worst move when you are on a heist. Or is it not?

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First of all if you don't know who Elvis Presley is I would suggest you to search him first because this book has a strong connection to him.

I love the chemistry between Clementine and Jack. You can feel the sexual attraction and the love between them. Though I didn't find it hilariously funny but it has its moments. Especially the ending is a riot.

The plot sounds predictable but the overall story is really very good and it kept me totally hooked from the start. The best part about the book is the setup. The town, the quirky characters and the Elvis Presley festival is all amazing and so fun.

The characters has layers and OH MY GOD!!! I was totally not expecting this. The characters are vulnerable, traumatic, lonely but they fight their demons and now they are brave, strong, kind and witty. I became a fan of Clementine and Jack.

This is definitely not your usual cliche romantic comedy but it is so much more. You get a nosy town, two imperfect and broken individual, one criminal, one Elvis Presley festival, some really cool reptiles and one hilarious ending. I think I am sold!

I loved this book! I don’t usually read more suspenseful romance books, but I definitely loved that about this. I read the entire book in a day. I didn’t want to put it down! There were some weird aspects to this book like Elvis impersonators and bearded dragons, but it somehow all worked together in its own adorable way.

I also appreciated how authentically the characters’ emotions were handled along with affects of trauma, etcetera. I thought that was written well, while still keeping the book fairly light. That being said, what we learned at the end shocked me! I didn’t see that coming! All in all, I really loved this book and would definitely recommend it!

5 stars
I received this book for free in return for an honest review.

Loved the plot of this story, very Catwoman meets a strong female Robin Hood. The layers of the characters was gut wrenching and well told. I also enjoy the Elvis theme through out that helped bring Clementine and Jack together and why Elvis was important to them.

This is not your standard romantic comedy story. This nifty romance story is part heist, part romance, and part "Blue Suede Shoes" with the occasional reptile in there for good measure. It's also exactly the kind of story I've needed during this pandemic isolation.

Professional thief with a kind heart Clementine is on her way to steal a Van Gough from a wealthy family when her car breaks down. The man who helps her turns out to be her mark but she will soon find out that there is more to this man is more that meets the eye. Elvis festivals and tribute performances, tons of reptiles and murderous criminals pepper this fun story.

I thought the book was well paced and for a quick rom-com story it had a good amount of character development. If this was a movie I would totally see it in theaters. The action scenes were very fun and high energy.

When it comes to whether you will like this book all I can say is that if the concept of an art stealing rom-com with a lot of Elvis sounds good to you I think you should give it a shot. I know I really liked it because it was so different and wonderfully refreshing. If you need a distraction from the world right now, and I certainly did, I think this is a great story to read.

Call the police, Kelly Siskind has stolen my heart with this incredible story!

There’s not much I can say without fear of getting spoilery because I just want to shout my love for this book from the roof tops! I’m at a loss for words to accurately express my love for these characters and this story. All I can say is that if you enjoy your romance with an extra large dose of raw emotion and added suspense, then you should definitely add this one to your tbr! As much as I love a good, fluffy rom com, I love all the extra depth, and Kelly does an amazing job with it!

firstly would just like to say thank you to net galley and the publishers for approving of my request for this book !!!

TW for family member with terminal illness
I really enjoyed this book it was fun, full of life and had two awesome main characters (which is always a plus) this was a really cute book but with the cuteness this also dealt with very heavy and serious topics which going into I didnt expect.

clementine our female protagonist is a modern day Robin Hood who takes missions to steal rare and valuable artefacts so when she gets sent on a new mission to go a steal the van Gogh she doesn't expect to fall for the male protagonist who is the owner of this said artefact!!! from this we see these two characters who are both going through tough times and shying away from speaking out to someone, start to confide into each other and unravel the truths of each others lives.

we have a variety of moments in this book that I just loved some being the bond with jacks sister, bearded dragons ( you'll know why when you read it haha) and also an Elvis festival held every year in town.

this was a great Read which also had a twist that I didnt really expect to happen too
would definitely recommend for people to read!!!

This was a really cute story. I wasn't sure what to expect, but Clementine & Jack had normal issues. I thought the "cat burglar" story might be over the top, but I enjoyed it. Down to earth. Cute, but also deep at times. Enjoyed this!

All this quarantine and self-isolation because of Coronavirus has finally started messing with me. I found it very hard to concentrate on reading. So, I needed something light, fun, and addictive to pull me in. This book was EXACTLY what I was looking for. It was fun to read and I was addicted to the story from the very first page. Relationship between Clementine and Jack was my favorite part - all that back and forth banter, the jokes, and even the scavenger hunt games that Jack creates - I loved it all. And yes, this book has issues. There are plot holes the size of a Mack truck (or Elvis Cadillac - see what i did there?) Back stories of both characters weren't very original. But I don't care. In the end, the book gave me exactly what I wanted - a fun escape.

Thanks to NetGalley and CD Books for the copy to review. This is such a quirky cute romcom, and it left me giggling. It didn't take itself too seriously but still managed to be a sweet love story.

Picture this: a book with such absurdities as a small town named Whichway, a couple that bonds over their love of reptiles, and an army of Elvi (plural for Elvis, who knew?).

This book packs in a meet cute where the woman stops to help the man with his broken down car on the side of the road, a conflict borne out of the woman's job as a burglar, and emotional closeness that comes from sharing painful truths. All in all, it was a delightful read.

Thank you Netgalley for an ARC of Don’t Going Stealing My Heart.
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Don’t Go Stealing My Heart is a modern day Robin Hood Mets Elvis Presley. If your a fan of Elvis and even I Love Lucy references you’ll love this book.

Kelly Siskind did a wonderful job when writing a book about your modern day Robin Hood stealing from the rich and “giving” to the poor. A sexy, witty, and emotional read. A story about trying to let go of your past and expect the future to better yourself.

This e-book was granted by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

"She wants to steal his Van Gogh. He wants to steal her heart.."

Clementine Abernathy's next task is to find Elvis Presley. And to steal his unsigned Van Gogh.

Wait, let's make some things clear first: stealing from the rich and giving to the poor makes Clementine the new generation Robin Hood. With the help of Lucien, who she loves like a father, she takes part in a lot of the heists in the high society and uses the money to help orphanages and foster children like Clementine one day was.

But when she's sent to a little town called Whichway to steal from a impersonator — no, tribute artist — of Elvis Presley, Clementine will start second-guessing herself and wondering if she should really be proud of the way she's trying to change the world.

Meeting Jack — who she still didn't know that was her mark — in the middle of the road needing help and feeling such a strong and instant connection to the point of making the mistake of giving her real name, was definitely not in Clementine's plans.

The closer she gets to Jack, the more she starts thinking of how would feel to have a real life, a real job, real friends. To turn her back on her dark past and try to start a new life. However, that would mean sharing the truth. Sharing the truth could end with her behind bars. And orange was never really her color.

"To her, those nothings felt like a whole lot of somethings."

Maxwell Jack David the Third is lying to the whole town. Everyone thinks his father is out of town, when the truth is he's dying of cancer. No one knows that there has been a traitor among the workers of the David Industries, and that the company is days from falling apart if Jack doesn't come up with something new.

He's also been ashamed of his past. He was shy, used to stutter, a little geek and did a stupid thing in order to fit in. But nothing is compared to Clementine. The woman who turned his heart upside-down in one handshake. The mysterious and secretive girl who is making him crazy.

"The reinvention of Clementine Abernathy, hopefully non-incarcerated criminal, could begin."

Between a festival packed with Elvi and shared love for reptiles, an autographed golden record and an unsigned Van Gogh, Jack and Clementine will find in each other a feeling bigger than any other issue in their past or their present.

I have no words good enough to describe how much I LOVED this book! The writing, the setting, the background… everything fitted so well that I started enjoying this book from the first word!

"Love was everything you needed and nothing you didn't."

Don't Go Stealing My Heart is going to be out on April 22nd and a standalone novel telling the story of Annie Ward — the foster girl Clementine lost touch with — will be released next September and I honestly can't wait to read it!


Rating: 4.75/5