Mastering the art of looking rich, stealing money, and never getting caught are the hallmarks of every good family. At least the families that Phoebe and Hailey grew up with. Everyone is in on the con and that is the way it always will be. Until Hailey decides that she wants out!

Phoebe understands the dangers of the con and constantly craves the adrenaline high, but the last mark may have cost too much. She agrees to try to go straight, and the girls hightail it to a small east coast town.

If you love the Mentalist and Party of Five with some spicy romance thrown in, this is definitely a read for you. Although part of a large family, these kids raised themselves in between jobs. They are more loyal to each other than to either set of parents. With all their extra special talents, the reader understands the desperate measures their parents will take to keep them close. Characters are fun to watch trying to fit into "normal life", and the plot is fast moving. My only complaint is that the next book is not out right now! Can't wait for more. 4 out of 5 stars and 2 hot peppers.

like most reviews, i was excited to start something new from the ritchie sisters after absolutely loving the addicted/calloway sisters series. a book based on the children of con artist families, trying to start anew and leave their life of crime behind? color me intrigued. that being said, i thought dishonestly yours was a solid start to the series.

the writing for the first 30-40% of the book was a bit clunky and didn't immediately grab my attention. as we get to know phoebe and rocky more, it got better. their push and pull dynamic, though frustrating at times, really speak to their undeniable connection and soulmate like bond. their relationship reminded a bit of lily and lo. the flashback scenes were great and really serve to explain the dynamic of the families and how they went about their cons. there are found family elements, a country club aesthetic, the angst-est of angst and just overall really interesting characters that i hope to learn more about in book 2.

thank you berkley romance for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review!

4.5 Stars
I'm probably in the minority when I say this, but I have been waiting for Krista and Becca Ritchie to leave behind the Hale/Cobalt/Meadow families for years and give their readers something fresh and new. I know they haven't left them for good, but it was nice to get the start of a new series with Dishonestly Yours.

Dishonestly Yours had me hooked from the very start. I was a little worried I wouldn't love the grifter concept, but it made the characters in this book unique, and the plot interesting. Phoebe was a seductress but also the protector of her best friend Hailey. She was tough and adaptable while trying to hide her big emotions. Rocky came off cool and collected but was always hanging on by a thread. I ached for these two. The love and affection they had for each other always had to be contained and it made for the perfect amount of tension and angst. They needed to be able to finally be together. There was a lot trying to push them together and pull them apart in this book. It was a ride with all the revelations and twists that came. 

Phoebe and Rocky's siblings were along for that ride. Best friend Hailey was a goth girl who came across as surprisingly timid. She was also Rocky's sister. They also had a younger brother who makes an appearance. Phoebe has two older brothers: Oliver and Nova. They were along for part of the ride as well. These six were a close-knit group (think Hale/Cobalt/Meadows style).

There are a lot of other things I want to say about this book, but I would be giving everything away. Instead, I'll end with a few more comments. The Ritchie twins gave me another addictive friends to lovers romance that was angsty and messy. I was completely invested in all of the book's characters and the fact that they were morally grey only added to that. I loved the summer vibes of the coastal town and its rich inhabitants. The twist and turns this book made surprised me when I was least expecting it. And that cliffhanger... I need the next book NOW.

This is my first Krista and Becca Ritchie book, and safe to say I’m hooked!

The reason why I didn’t give this book 5 stars was due to pacing and the ending. At times I felt like some characters weren’t flushed out as well as they should have been. For example, some side characters were essentially mentioned once and then never again, or not given enough substance. The ending was also super abrupt, even though I know due to it being a cliffhanger that is the purpose. It was such a surprise that I genuinely was flipping through my eARC trying to see if I accidentally skipped 10 pages.

Besides that, I really enjoyed the romance! Also the found family trope was done very well and I’m looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book in the series! I’d recommend it for sure.

Thank you again Berkley Publishing Group for the opportunity to read an early copy in exchange for an honest review!

This book was so good!! I love everything Krista and Becca write and this was no different. Can’t wait to see what happens in book 2, I’m totally hooked! I loved Rocky and Phoebe and all the siblings. Highly recommend. 5/5 stars!

I had to DNF. I wanted to like this book so bad because I love heist and con books but I just couldn’t get into it. I liked the characters at times but they were bland sometimes and the pacing was very slow and it just got a bit boring unfortunately. Got to the 50% mark and I just couldn’t get into it and I wanted more. Skipped to the end to see how to ends and while the end did pick up, I don’t plan on going back to read the 40% I missed or continuing this series.

“Rocky and I are in the same passenger car. We always have been. Sitting there together, peeking out of the opened door as the landscape whizzes past us, wondering where the hell we're going.”

I didn’t know what to expect going into this but I really enjoyed it and I thought it has a lot of depth. The storyline is so engaging and fun — I was constantly entertained and wanted to find out more.

There is a ton of drama and dark twists & turns that caught me off guard and I was HOOKED. I also felt like I connected to the characters pretty quickly. Krista & Becca Ritchie do a great job at writing family drama and found family moments.

Rocky & Phoebe’s story was so exciting and the tension/angst had me squealing at certain points & I’m so excited to find out more.

This opens the door to a potentially amazing, fun series and I’m dying to see what’s next after that cliffhanger.

“I whisper, ‘I'm your Phoebe.’ The purest emotion brims his eyes. ‘I'm your Rocky.’”

Thank you to Berkley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

CRACK - this book is CRACK

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

This book is my newest obsession. It has everything you could want in a book... AGNST, TENSION, MYSTERY, ETC

Rocky and Phoebe are from two different con artist families that have worked together their entire lives lying and scamming their way from city to city. After a con gone wrong, Rocky's sister and Phoebes best friend, Hailey decides she wants to get out of the con artist life and live a normal life so she convinces Phoebe to run away to a small town in Connecticut to create a real life for themselves. Rocky follows first and eventually the other siblings show up in town.

The story mostly follows the relationship between Rocky and Phoebe while giving us flashbacks into previous cons that show us why they are the way they are and why they are essentially 'hiding' from their parents.

There is so much love between Rocky and Phoebe but they are so resistent to give in to those feelings because theyve normally only been intimate during cons so when they do get together they both want to make sure its 100% authentic and real.

The tension between these two and the angst is EVERYTHING

I cannot wait until the next book comes out and this one hasnt even released yet.

There are 6 siblings total and some intriguing side characters so I cannot wait to see how the sisters mold these characters and shape their stories.

It is going to be incredibly difficult to put my adoration and obsession with this book into words. Dishonestly Yours is easily one of my favorite books of all time. It’s criminal that I will probably have to wait over a year until the next book!!

I was so nervous to start a new series by Krista and Becca Ritchie. The Addicted/Calloway Sisters series is my all-time favorite, and I was skeptical about how they could possibly match the brilliance of that series with Dishonestly Yours. But WOW!! This stories and these characters captured me almost immediately.

Phoebe Graves and Rocky Tinrock grew up in two con-artist families. Phoebe, plus her two brothers, and Rocky, plus his brother and sister, have played integral roles in the major cons their parents have orchestrated. But now, they are trying to escape that life and break away from the hold their parents have on them all.

The plot was like nothing I’ve seen before, especially for a romance book. It reminded me of the Netflix show “Imposters,” but much more characterized and darker. Dishonestly Yours and its characters are very Florence and the Machine-coded, specifically “Seven Devils.”

Let me tell you— Phoebe and Rocky were the epitome of twin flames, rivaling the couple I always considered to be the best example of twin flames— Lily and Lo. The tension, passion, and fire between Phoebe and Rocky felt incredibly real and raw. AH! I don’t want to give away too much, you’ll just have to trust me on this!

The aesthetic of this book was absolute perfection— dark and sensual in stark contrast with the elite, wealthy Connecticut town setting.

Krista and Becca Ritchie do three things better than any author I’ve read:

1. Characterization- It’s absolutely magical, the way their characters come off the page.

2. Vivid Scenes- Their scenes always play out like movies, almost as if they are incorporating screenwriting into their novels. I still can’t put my finger on exactly what it is.

3. Found Family- I loved seeing the birth of a new one in this book and can’t wait to see it fleshed out more.

Okay, I’m going to stop now because I could write a dissertation on this book, but AH I love everything about it. Krista and Becca Ritchie are already well-known and loved, but I know that this book is going to catapult them into stardom!

Wow! This was my first Ritchie sister book and now I am kicking myself for not picking up their books sooner!

This book had it all, mystery, angst, thrills, humor and romance. I was shocked that from page one I was completely sucked into the pages. The characters were all amazing as well as the overall plot of the book.

Phoebe is a spit fire and I am obsessed with her. She is strong and determined, yet is sensitive and relies on other more than they know. Reading her growth throughout the book is great, and I know is just going to get better at the series goes on.

Rocky is HOT! He is that aloof character that you know feels so fiercely. His loyalty and love to his family is inspiring and so sweet. Right from the get go I needed him and Phoebe to get together. She helps smooth out all of his hard edges, and he is someone she can always rely on.

This was an interesting case of a found family that seems to re-find one another. By the end of the book the siblings from both sides of the family have a new goal which brings them even closer together. That new goal was a twist that I never saw coming. I swear, the last few chapters of the book had my heart racing! The cliffhanger was amazing as well and I cannot wait to get my hands on book 2 even though book 1 has not even released yet.

The spice was minimal but the tensions were high. Rocky and Phoebe could start a fire with all the sparks between the two of them!

Overall, this was a seriously great book and now I need to read some Ritchie sister books to tide me over until book 2!

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for a digital ARC for exchange an honest review

All of their books just keep getting better and better. I loved every part of this. This book was raw, honest and made me feel all of the things.

No one does complicated childhood friends to lovers quite like Krista and Becca Ritchie--and this didn't disappoint in that sense. Incredibly angsty and filled with tension, the romance here is bursting with yearning and desire. While not incredibly spicy, it was still a romance that had me begging for them to get together. However, the build up in this book (of the romance and the overall plot) was incredibly slow to me; I found myself not completely engaged throughout. 3.5 stars

I went in with incredibly high expectations and I am happy to say they were 100% met. The start of a new series had me anxious because the addicted characters are my fav OAT and nothing can get to that, I tried not to compare the best I could but there's no way to completely avoid it (I also have to say I love the fizzle it made my heart so happy). First of all the plot, super interesting, super “cowboy like me” and I LIVE for that kind of thing. I have def read mafia before but not specifically con artists and it was the same but better with all of the different jobs and roles they have had to play. One part was a lil too close to incest for comfort and had me in tears of fear and I couldn't get past that but other than that I loved all of the characters they had to play and the JEALOUSY OH MY LORD literally 99% of this book was pining and angsty I loved it. It is clear from the beginning that they have always cared about each other but it is the farthest thing from insta love because of all of the tings in the way. I thought both characters cared so much about each other and that group of siblings made my hear melt. KB Ritchie knows what they're doing. AND THE PLOT TWIST AT THE END like the whole blood ting and then my kindle said I had 15 min left but then it was acknowledgements and I was shook like this is the curse of arcs when you need the next one but you have to wait even longer than normal cuz the first one isn't even out yet. The way Rocky and Phoebe so clearly thought of each other as home and loved each other throughout it all, I loved the flashbacks and the present day. Everything was so easy to picture and I will be rereading and annotating when this formally comes out. Five Stars. Highly recommend.

Dishonestly Yours is the first book in a new series by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie, the authors of Addicted to You and the Addicted World series. I've never read anything by these authors, but have heard such good things about their writing that when I saw this on NetGalley, I just had to try it.

Dishonestly Yours introduces the reader to two families who have raised their children from birth to be con artists. With six children across the two families, now in their 20s, they have executed every type of con imaginable. After a job goes bad, Phoebe and her best friend, Hailey, agree to try and live an honest life. Without telling their parents, they move to a small town and decide to see if they can get by without doing any more con jobs. Hailey's brother and Phoebe's longtime crush, Rocky, catches them as they're leaving and comes with them to ensure their safety.

Without giving too much away, I LOVED this. The plot was fascinating and I enjoyed this take on crime romance so much more than the overplayed mafia boss with a sweet wife trope. I loved that Phoebe and Rocky have a history of conning together and that they were both apex predators who cherished each other and their siblings above all else. Their dynamic reminded me a little of Marrow, with Rocky calling Phoebe Little Nightmare. This book had the twists of a thriller, the small town upper class drama of a great beach read, and scorching romance. I loved that this was a friends to lovers with off the charts tension and a level of bantering you usually only find in enemies to lovers.

I will absolutely be buying this when it comes out and will be going back to read the Ritchie sisters' existing series, too. Thank you so much to Krista & Becca Ritchie and to Berkley Publishing Group for this ARC through NetGalley. Dishonestly Yours will be available for purchase July 2nd, 2024.

✅ MF romance with spice
✅ Best friend's brother
✅ Friends to lovers
✅ Found family
✅ Morally gray characters
✅ Crime romance

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars!!

📅 Out July 2nd, 2024

Krista and Becca Ritchie can do no wrong in my eyes and this book is a perfect example of that! As a massive fan of the Addicted series, I was very excited to start their new book and meet new characters. Wow! I was blown away and so hooked on the storyline. There were so many moments where my jaw was on the actual ground. I have never read a book like this before! I loved it! It was thrilling, different, exciting, and just overall AMAZING!

Y'all this book is so hard for me to rate because I have never read a book like before in my ENTIRE LIFE. So if you see me coming on here to bump it up to a 5 star read, mind ya business. I was completely enthralled with this book and it truly read just like movie. I LOVED the dual pov, when starting this book I assumed the dual pov would be between someone else and was pleasantly surprised with who we got instead.

Kirsta and Becca Ritchie have an amazing way with words and craft the best found family tropes I have ever read. I'm super intrigued with how everyone will feel about this book when it comes out, but I had a great time with it and NEED THE SEQUEL NOW. please and thank you :)

Krista and Becca Ritchie have my heart forever.


I can’t believe I got the ARC for this book

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FASCINATING - DIFFERENT - THRILLING

Dishonestly Yours was just the beginning of a (I'm sure will be) fascinating series.

The plot was really cool, I got sucked in the minute I started the book, and it never let me go.

The main couple gives off the most delicious enemies to lovers but also soulmate vibes - this mix is so intriguing and I want MORE of it. And the sizzle between them is this bubbling heat, building until it explodes, and I can't get enough of it.

The wait until the next book is going to be really long, especially after the twist in the end and that cliffy 😮

The cast, especially the core six, are as mysterious and appealing as it can get. I'm super excited about the next book in this series, and I'm so happy that this new series is a must read for me!!!

In the captivating world of Krista and Rebecca Ritchie's "Dishonestly Yours," Phoebe Graves finds herself entangled in a life of deception and seduction. Hailing from a family where such practices are as ordinary as breathing, Phoebe and her loyal companion Hailey have been on the run all their lives. However, after a high-stakes con job takes a turn for the worse, they decide to break free and start anew. Seeking refuge in a quaint Connecticut town, they discover a life seemingly too idyllic to be true. However, their pursuit of honesty is challenged by the arrival of Hailey's irresistibly handsome brother, Rocky. With a past entwined with Phoebe's, Rocky poses a significant threat to their newfound peace. His inherent dishonesty and messy history with Phoebe make him both alluring and untrustworthy. As Phoebe grapples with her feelings for Rocky, she fears that he will drag them back into their old ways, where deceit is second nature. Determined to protect her new life, Phoebe struggles to maintain her distance from Rocky. Yet, the longer she remains in town, the more she begins to understand the value of reputation and the allure of a normal life with the man she loves. "Dishonestly Yours" takes readers on a thrilling journey of self-discovery, love, and the complexities of morality. With twists and turns that keep readers enthralled, Ritchie sisters weave a tale that explores the consequences of deception and the transformative power of honesty.

I was hesitant about this book at first (for reasons i’m sure you all share) but besties... I think you’re going to love it (or at least I really hope you do). There’s angst, tension, drama, secrets, and (in a sense) found family. This was such a great start to the series, a bit slow at first but it picks up along the way. Trust me when i say you’ll be invested in these characters, in their lives and relationships, rooting for them every step of the way. Despite their being manipulative and deceitful, you’ll grow to love and want the best for them.

The characters:
Phoebe: I adore her. Her role in cons is to be the seductress. More than once, she has been used just for her body, seen simply as an object and nothing more. It makes my heart ache to see her being treated that way and made to believe that that’s where her worth lies. Though she’s escaping her life of crime primarily for her best friend, Hailey, she too finds relief and comfort in the steadiness of her new life. She reminds me of Lily in some ways, who’s been through so so much but gets back up every time. She is strong and resilient, and I found myself admiring her resolve throughout the book.

Rocky: cynical, protective, and sarcastic with a silver tongue AND he hates everyone but her — need I say more? He doesn’t like or trust most people, but he is unfailingly loyal to and supportive of those he loves. As her older brother, he entertains Hailey’s desire to start over even though he doesn’t agree with it, and he goes out of his way to ensure their parents don’t find out. He may not be a man of many words, but his actions make up for it.

Hailey: she is the embodiment of “looks like they could kill you but is actually a cinnamon roll.” Underneath her seemingly dark exterior is a gentle, loving friend and sister. We don’t get her POV in this book though so her character isn’t as developed as phoebe’s and rocky’s.

The romance: Krista and Becca Ritchie shine when writing romance. They truly do it best. No one will ever beat lily and lo for me, but seeing Phoebe and Rocky’s relationship grow in this book was beautiful. They have feelings for each other, know those feelings are reciprocated, but choose not to be together for fear of what would happen if they made it official. There is a push and pull between them, and despite everything that happens, they remain in each other’s orbits. Because that’s where they feel safe.

Found family: there are six of them, two sets of three siblings, and they’ve known each other since forever, so I’m not quite sure if found family is the correct term. BUT the bonds between these characters are so much like that of the addicted series. They would go to the ends of the earth to protect each other. If one of them is hurting, they are all hurting. If one of them is on the run, they are all on the run. I absolutely love their dynamic and I can’t wait to read more about them in the next book(s).