Jewel Me Twice by Charish Reid is a captivating and sensual romance that skillfully blends love, self-discovery, and personal growth. The story centers around two complex characters who are drawn together by an undeniable attraction while navigating their own emotional baggage. Reid’s writing is rich and engaging, with a perfect balance of steamy romance and heartfelt moments. The novel explores themes of trust, vulnerability, and the transformative power of love, while also celebrating the beauty of second chances. With its compelling characters, passionate chemistry, and empowering messages, Jewel Me Twice is a delightful read for fans of contemporary romance.

this book needs to be talked about more!!!!!!! and when I say more, I mean MORE! i LOVED it. charish reid always does it fo rme.

I loved this story. I enjoyed both the main characters, the banter, the flashes of their history together & apart as well as the fact that it was duel POV and spicy. I honestly would read any and everything that Charish Reid because she writes books that keep me engaged from start to finish.

This book was a fun adventure and always kept me wondering what would happen at the end. This is my second Charish Reid book and I have really liked both of them. I'm excited to see what she writes next.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for giving me an ARC. All thoughts and Opinions are my own!







I've heard good things about Charish Reid and a second chance romance between two thieves seemed like a good place to start!

Synopsis according to GJ: Dr. Celeste St. Peter has a secret. She's spent much of her life as a thief. Ballgowns, international travels, scaling buildings, all of it. After a job gone wrong, Celeste left her own team and went out on her own. Five years later, Celeste receive word that her mentor, Dr. Doris Grant has tragically died and has a final request: One last job with the old crew.


Unfortunately, the old crew include the stoic (Some might call frigid) Magnus Larsson, her old flame. That's fine. Celeste is professional enough to do her job and ignore the sexual tension and lingering stares between her and Magnus, right? RIGHT?!


Review: So I have weird feelings about this book. Don't get me wrong, I loved elements of this book! The heists, the quips, the crew interacting with each other after the disastrous last job, etc. I really enjoy it. Reid absolutely nailed the particular inner conflict for Black women of being hyper independent and struggling with letting someone take care of you. We also get to see three generations of Black femmes who are hungry for something more and the dangerous ways they might overcorrect because of their mentors' experiences and that just hit for me.


Throughout the book, we get diary entries from Celeste's mentor, Doris starting at the start of her life as a thief. Soon, a parallel between Doris and Celeste emerge and it makes the mission even more meaningful. Initally, Doris sending them on this last job feels like an act of vanity and slowly revealed to be a helpful nudge to the people she cares about the most. And yes, a little bit of vanity in there too. Allow a dying woman her proclivities, dang it.


Another thing I love is how Reid talks about intimacy in this book. Often when we think of intimacy, we think solely about sex but here, she touches on the more platonic side of it. The knowing looks, the things we only share with kindred spirits, even just cuddling and letting ourselves be vulnerable. While Celeste and Magnus are very familiar with each other in the bedroom, we quickly realize how little they share with each other outside of it. It's jarring when we see their chemistry and feelings while not knowing basic things about the other.


And that brings me to my issues with this book because I didn't really care about their romance. Yeah, the spice was flowing but I just wasn't feeling it. There's a scene in the book where Magnus meets Celeste's protégé and after interacting with him, she says "I don't get it" and I yelled in my head "Thank god it's not just me". I just didn't vibe with the romance parts.


I wished we got less Sex-Intimacy and talking about how much they wanted to sleep with other and more Platonic intimacy. There was literally a scene where things were heating up and I just didn't care. Which makes me sad because I like caring! I cared more about the romance between the secondary characters than the main. I'm not sure if it was my feelings about Magnus himself or my mood but I just wasn't feeling it.


That said, the roleplay towards the end? With them letting their real feelings show and be vulnerable with each other? Nicely done, chef's kiss.


Overall, I give this book a wobbly 4 stars. I largely stayed for the crew and the heists. That said, I do want to try another book from Reid and see if we started on the wrong note



TW: Off page death (Cancer), off page parental death, racism, sexism, non-fatal drowning, onpage sex scenes including some with BDSM elements, brief gun violence, brief blood, brief drug use

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

As an avid adventure and action movie fan- I LOVED this "thief romance"!

The story was so well meshed between planning the heist, traveling, the romance and the chemistry. Celeste and Magnus were partners 5 years ago, and haven't been able to forget one another. But is trusting a steamy "in the sheets" partner enough to make their heisting "on the streets" successful?

The Scavenger Hunt, the different hide outs, the bugs in their ears... I couldn't get enough of the action. And with the two of them always seeming to find themselves in each others bed afterwords... the steam was perfect for my romance book lover's heart.

As they made their way across Europe and step by step got closer to the final heist... I couldn't help but enjoy the way that Celeste worked through her grief of losing her mentor, her self discovery as she worked to let herself trust others and not just steamroll through a job so no one else gets hurt.

Overall, it was a delight and I loved it. Definitely recommend.

This was a good read! I liked the two main characters and found the idea of jewel thieves fun! I would definitely recommend this book if you like romance with tropes including Opposites Attract, Second Chances, and Found Family!

A Thrilling Heist with a Touch of Romance
Jewel Me Twice is a captivating blend of heist thriller and romantic suspense. Charish Reid masterfully weaves a tale of passion, intrigue, and high-stakes adventure.
The story follows Celeste St. Pierre, a former jewel thief turned antique store owner, and Magnus Larsson, a brilliant geologist with a knack for creating replicas. When they reunite to honor their mentor's final wish and pull off the heist of the century, sparks fly and old wounds are reopened.
Reid's writing is both engaging and evocative. The fast-paced plot, coupled with the sizzling chemistry between Celeste and Magnus, keeps readers hooked from start to finish. The European backdrop provides a stunning setting for the thrilling escapades and romantic interludes.
While the characters are well-developed, the emotional depth could have been explored further. The focus on the heist and the romantic tension sometimes overshadows the character development. Nevertheless, Jewel Me Twice is a thrilling ride that will satisfy fans of heist novels and romantic suspense alike.

Jewel Me Twice was a fun romance between two jewelry thieves. Magnus and Celeste were thieves under the same mentor, but both ended up on different paths. Their paths intersect again upon her death when she organizes one final heist from beyond the grave. Working in proximity, they rekindle their romance and realize their feelings for each other.

I am such a huge fan of Charish Reid! The cover of Jewel me twice is is gorgeous and perfectly displays the banter and chemistry the two MC'S have. If you enjoy heist's, mystery, morally grey characters with hearts of gold, and romance this book is perfect for you!

Final Rating
3.5

An absolute amazing book! I had a lot of fun reading it. The chemistry between the leads is so palpable and I was very into them from the start, wanting them to get together asap!! The heist aspect of the book feels a lot underdeveloped in comparison to the romance, which is an issue I can let slide cause I had fun reading this, but just to manage expectations, I would say go into this as if it's solely a romance and it will not disappoint!!

Omg okay so this book had me hooked! The chemistry and tension between Celeste and Magnus is incredible, and I was rooting for them so hard (in the heist and in love)

This is a sweet romance for those who like some tension but want heartfelt moments as well. The story follows the journey of the protagonist as she navigates personal challenges and the pursuit of her dreams.

The novel explores themes of love and identity, with some engaging moments that kept me turning the pages. I appreciated the portrayal of family dynamics. Reid’s writing is warm and inviting, though I found some parts of the plot a bit predictable. While the characters are likable, I wished for deeper development to make their struggles feel even more impactful.

I was expecting Ocean’s 11 and it’s giving Lifetime. The tension between the characters works. But if you are looking for a crime thriller, this aint it. I love romance, but the world of the romance has to be built out if you place it into a heist, high-crime thieving enterprise.

This book was a joy! I am such a fan of Charish's work and I had such a blast reading this one.

I loved the tension between Mags and Celeste!! They had great chemistry and history with each other; it was a perfect second chance romance!!

The heist aspect of the novel truly kept me engaged throughout and I was dying to figure out what was going to happen next. I also loved the parallels between Celeste and her mentor. I really loved seeing how their relationship made Celeste the woman she is today and how the journal entries aided in her decision making for the future.

I am really hoping that there's a spin off that focuses on Santi and Beatrice, because that story would be everything. I loved their little crumbs between each other throughout!!

Overall, a fun time, and a great change of pace.

Thank you Charish Reid, HTP Books, and Netgalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

(3/5 stars) I wanted to love this book so much - I love a heist and a romance to boot. However, it felt like the only part that had been deeply thought out was the romance part and the heist felt like an afterthought. It left me wanting more, and took forever to read.

Didn’t realize I loved a good heist book but this was a great attempt. I feel like there were some slips - like I would’ve liked the side characters built upon a little bit more. But overall it was good.

WHY DO I LOVE A HEIST ROMANCE SO MUCH??? and by charish reid? i knew this book would be a hit for me and i was exactly right. do i want them to be together? WHO CARES GET THOSE JEWELS AND BANTER THAT BANTER!

Fun, interesting story about two con artists both trying to steal the same item the same night. The tension was on point