This book was really good. It was the first time I read a book by Krista and Becca Ritchie and I really liked it. The sizzling chemistry between Rocky and Phoebe was too good. I can't wait to read the upcoming books in this series and also finally check out their other books.

Really enjoyed this one. The cliffhanger though was rude. I feel like this is setting up for a great series and the writing was good! Was very invested in the characters.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

A day late for pub day but yall! This ARC was sooo good and I binged it. After DNFing another book by the author I am so glad I enjoyed this one! I think it’ll be worth the hype 👀

🕸️ notes/thoughts:
-Characters are not necessarily likeable, but they grow on you
-phoebe FMC is snarky, brilliant, speaks in code words, and is a black cat. The relationship dynamic is grumpy x grumpier for sure
-rocky: MMC, he added so much tension to the story. His vibe is “I know I am mean, now move”. You can tell hes a bad boy but he means well for the right people.
-supernatural references. Dean Winchester vibes anyone?
-con artist families, toxic family dynamics and it gave a bit of secret society vibes
- actually pretty dark with the crime and drama. Also be prepared for some “hazing” and sexual tension …
- the relationship between these two and their family history is just 😭😱
- consider researching the trigger warnings. Be ready for strong language use (relative to my other book recs!) because these characters are not exactly kind… but their inner thoughts say otherwise and you could feel how human they are despite the “flaws”
- I think I had like 75 notes and highlights throughout this book so clearly I enjoyed the ride 🍓
- I really wanna say so much more but it would spoil it.
- recommend if: you like bad boys, con artists, taboo, TENSION and in a slow burn way 🤯

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🫑 3.5/5

Book Review! Thank you @valentine_pr_ and @kbmritchie for gifting me this book in exchange for an honest review!!! This book is out now!

Phoebe Graves grew up in a family of Con Artists along with her best friend Hailey, whose family are also con artists. Together, the two family's grew up working cons together and on the constant move to their next job. When a job goes bad, Hailey and Phoebe run away to a small town in Connecticut to get away from their life of deception. Haileys brother, on the other hand, insists on joining them. Rocky follows Hailey and Phoebe to keep an eye on them but must keep his distance from Phoebe and their messy past.

I struggled a lot with rating this book and am still not completely positive about where I land, definitely a 3.5 and above, but I figured 3.75 was a good medium. The characters in this book are definitely very flawed and kinda toxic in certain aspects and not in a way where I could relate to them much (probably cause I wasn't raised by criminal con artists lol😂) but it reminded me of how I felt when reading the Addicted and Calloway Sisters series which I felt very mixed on until getting further into the series cause there was a lot of character development that made me love & connect with those characters. I'm very excited to see where these characters go cause they are very entertaining, and I see so much potential for character growth, and the plot is very interesting. While having mixed emotions, I did enjoy this book and definitely recommend! I'm excited to see what happens in book 2!

Oh wow! This book was a total rollercoaster, both in plot and emotion. LOVED the characters, especially the brothers and sisters all together, and Phoebe and Rocky have great chemistry as MCs. Original storyline, good world-building, and damn what a cliffhanger. I can't wait for book 2.

I couldn't expect less by my queens KBR. Addictive read, amazing characters and incredible writing style!!

Dishonestly Yours by Krista & Becca Ritchie absolutely blew me away! As a huge fan of swoon worthy love stories and mystery, this book brought everything I love about romance and drama into one incredible story. The connection between Phoebe and Rocky is electric from the start. Every scene is charged with tension, and the chemistry between them is undeniable.

Rocky, in particular, stole my heart. His complexity, his charm, and the way he navigates his relationship with Phoebe kept me hooked. Their banter, the push and pull—it's all so intense and emotional. The way the authors build up their relationship makes you root for them while keeping you on the edge of your seat.

This is a must-read for anyone who loves a perfect blend of passion, drama, and unforgettable characters. Highly recommended!

Phoebe Graves is a protagonist you can’t help but root for. Raised in a world where lies and schemes were everyday occurrences, her desire to start fresh in a small Connecticut town feels both urgent and fragile. The town, with its quaint charm, seems like the perfect place for Phoebe and her best friend Hailey to leave their past behind—until Rocky, Hailey’s infuriatingly attractive older brother, enters the picture.

Rocky is the epitome of the bad boy you know you shouldn’t want but can’t help being drawn to. His complicated history with Phoebe adds tension and heat to the story, making every interaction between them charged with unresolved feelings and unspoken truths. While Phoebe is determined to leave behind the dishonesty of her past, Rocky’s presence is a constant reminder of the life she’s trying to escape. Yet, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Rocky isn’t just a temptation—he might be the key to understanding what it really means to live honestly.

Dishonestly Yours is a gripping, emotionally charged romance that will keep readers hooked from start to finish. The dynamic between Phoebe and Rocky is electric, filled with the kind of tension that makes for a truly unforgettable love story.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced review copy.

I read these authors' Calloways series years ago and loved them, and I was excited to read about some new characters from them. Unfortunately, this book was a bit of a disappointment. I found the characters really frustrating and never grew to like any of them. I also found Rocky and Phoebe's relationship frustrating. This book was also very long for a romance, and I felt like it dragged a lot. I assumed it would be a series of standalones, as well, so I was not a fan of the cliffhanger at the end.

I love heist centered stories and this was a fun one to read!
With cool cast of characters and unique dynamics this author duo centifies itself as a favorite for me. They never disappoint and I am excited to continue this series in the future

I’m a huge fan os the addictive and Calloway sister so I had really high hopes for this new series.

Unfortunately, because of that, I really fell disappointed.

The characters aren’t bad, but it looked like anything happen in the whole book, and maybe that has to do with being the first one in the series and introducing the new world and the characters but sill…

⇢ 4.75 ★

if there's one thing krista and becca ritchie do best, it's the found family trope. if you're having withdrawals from the addicted series characters, then the characters of "dishonestly yours" are the cure. they're all as equally lovable AND intriguing.

the pacing of the plot and the relationship pairing was pretty solid-- i found myself immersed into the story relatively quickly. in "dishonestly yours", we are following two families of con-artists: the tinrocks and the graves. when the two daughters from both families, phoebe and hailey, run off to start a new life in a small town as an attempt to quit their deceitful lifestyle, chaos ensues. i'm already itching for the next book, as KBR left us on a serious cliffhanger.

౨ৎ TRIGGER WARNINGS
⟡ sexual assault / rape
⟡ kidnapping
⟡ hazing
⟡ suicide ??

౨ৎ TROPES
⟡ found family
⟡ best friend's brother
⟡ fake marriage
⟡ friends to lovers
⟡ small town

I found this to be extremely entertaining. It wasn't what I thought it would be going in, but I still really liked it despite that. The characters are cute and I love their sort of but not really found family situation. Their parents suck. Most of their jobs suck--they got real weird real fast. I thought this was a standalone so I was surprised when I found out, about three fourths in, that it wasn't. I'll be keeping an eye out on the sequel because I really need to know the deal with the younger brother (Trevor? I can't remember 100%).

It’s been a long time since I’ve had a book hook me from the beginning. The storyline was different and refreshing since it was nothing like anything I have ever read before. There was tension, conflict, romance and so much more. It definitely gives a CW show + Gilmore girls vibes, so if you like those vibes then this is the book for you! I enjoyed this book because I never knew what was going to happen. I loved the dual POV, and there was a lot of diversity in the chapters, especially with the different settings and the flashbacks. The ending???? That’s a secret I’ll never tell, but I need to second book immediately!!!

The main characters of the novel are Phoebe and Rocky and their chemistry is so electric! The tension between them will have you on the edge of your seat and the dedication they have for one another is strong. Every character had an important role and I can’t wait to learn more about each of them in the next book in the series!

FIRST KBR BOOK!!! was so excited to read this, i never read the addicted series or the spin offs and was sooooo excited to be able to experience a new kbr book without feeling like I was missing something.


This was fun and I absolutely understand the lore of their writing now and need to go back and read their other works

🍓🕷️ 𝚍𝚒𝚑𝚘𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚕𝚢 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜 🕷️🍓

⇢ 𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 & 𝚊𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚑𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚜 ⇠

I actually really adored this one!! I personally felt it was such a perfect read after Magnolia Parks. And cured my book hangover instantly 💋

Rocky gives me big BJ Ballentine vibes. And I couldn’t be happier for that. He knows where his heart lies and who holds it. And the history alone between him and Phoebe just sucked me in.

Phoebe is a girl that has more shadows surrounding her than anyone realizes and still has the black cat energy that we all love and adore. She is my favorite type of fmc. Funny, and caring, and sassy and capable but still loves so hard through her brokenness.

The whole friend group dynamic made my heart happy. And the plot kept me on my toes and pleasantly surprised me at every turn.

I felt like this was a perfect mix between pretty little liars and oceans 11. And if you read it, you’ll know what I mean.

But this book for the cover, stayed and fell in love with the plot.

10/10 recommend. And will impatiently be awaiting the next book 😩

This was honestly a lot of fun to read.
I never got into their other series because the addiction aspect was not for me, but this one pleasantly surprised me. I'm not usually one for found family either, but this book felt like a warm hug with toxic characters who would burn the world down for each other.
Throw in some con-artists + childhood friends to lovers + a splash of "I can't let myself fall for you" and you've pretty much summed up this book. There was never a dull moment and we went out with a BANG at the end. Can’t wait for the next one!!

It’s been a long time since I’ve had a book hook me from the beginning. The storyline was different and refreshing since it was nothing like anything I have ever read before. There was tension, conflict, romance and so much more. It definitely gives a CW show + Gilmore girls vibes, so if you like those vibes then this is the book for you! I enjoyed this book because I never knew what was going to happen. I loved the dual POV, and there was a lot of diversity in the chapters, especially with the different settings and the flashbacks. The ending???? That’s a secret I’ll never tell, but I need to second book immediately!!!

The main characters of the novel are Phoebe and Rocky and their chemistry is so electric! The tension between them will have you on the edge of your seat and the dedication they have for one another is strong. Every character had an important role and I can’t wait to learn more about each of them in the next book in the series!

Tropes:
🍓grumpy x grumpier
🍓slow burn
🍓best friend’s older brother
🍓high angst
🍓wealthy coastal town
🍓con artists families

Thank you so much to @berkleyromance for the chance to read an early copy!⁠
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It's no secret that I'm a house KBR fan!! I had the lovely opportunity to meet Krista and Becca last year at a signing! They are such kind souls and getting to thank them for writing one of my OTP’s had me all 🫵🥺😭🫰💞✍️🧍‍♀️💗🤟⁠
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They've done it again with a new banger of a book!!!!⁠ This book is already out so head to your local indie bookstore to pick up a copy!⁠
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What to expect in Dishonestly Yours:⁠
🍓 best friend's brother⁠
🍓 con artist families ⁠
🍓 grumpy x grumpy ⁠
🍓 old money coastal town⁠
🍓 morally gray characters⁠
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Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⁠⭐️⁠
Genre: contemporary romance⁠
Spice: 🌶️🌶️

The most amazing start to a series but alas, what else could be expected from Krista and Becca Ritchie? Beautiful characters and beautiful storyline.