Sara Desai kept me on my toes with his one. Introducing new characters, keeping the heist going, the gang put back together, really good sequel of To Have and To Heist.
I would've love to see more romance, of maybe the development of the love triangle that was heavy hinted but never came to life. I think Simi is a wonderful human and flawed character that tries to do her best, for her family, her friends, and herself and I love love love her.

I support women's rights AND wrongs!! and this book had a sub plot of revenge and i loved it!!

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of 'Til Heist Do Us Part by Sara Desai!

Cute addition to the series. Reluctant leader Simi returns with her merry band of misfits and it was a fun ride to visit with them again. A lot of competition and backstabbing with a lot of love intertwinned.

This was such a fun read with likable characters and a lot of action. There’s romance but the plot with the heists definitely was the forefront of this story. There’s backstabbing, unresolved feelings, and so much betrayal. Fun but also a little difficult to keep up with.

I absolutely love a good heist book with enemies a lover element to it. I love a romance or a good heist book any day of the week, but putting them together was perfection! Give me something like this. I need it!

This cover reminded me of Mr. and Mrs. Smith but sexier and funnier. Who doesn't love a good catch if you can with romance!? I did not read this series in order, but it didn't really ruin anything for me. Simi and Jack DANGER, yep, danger should have been a red flag right there but it's so funny and a good pun. Gage reminds me of the big guy from twilight and that's okay he could throw me around anytime. The side characters were so much fun for me and the love story is just causing me to swoon. Thank you so much to Sara Desai and if you like her other works then you will surely love this one! thank you Berkley publishing and Netgalley!

This book was not for me. I did not enjoy the plot, the characters, the writing, and I also did not connect to the characters at all. I was so disappointed because I wanted to like it!

This one was so much fun 👏🏻💕 one of my favourite series growing up was about spies, & this book just brought all that back for me 🫶🏻

I absolutely loved getting to know Simi & Jack! They are total opposites but at the same time completely work with one another 💕 the rest of the crew kept a smile on my face the entire time! I just couldn’t get enough!!

This book gave you all the aspects of a mystery, while at the same time giving all the romance we know & love! It was just brilliant!! The writing, the characters, the storyline 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I haven’t read the first one yet, but felt like I didn’t miss too much but I will definitely go back to read it because I loved this one so much!

What to expect:
✨interconnected series
✨second chance romance
✨workplace
✨found family
✨enemies to lovers
✨light suspense
✨the best heist crew
✨multicultural
✨forced proximity

There is so much to love about this story, & I can’t recommend it enough!

Thank you @berkleyromance for the #gifted earc 💖

This book was such a fun ride! It was a wonderful addition from the author of To Have and To Heist. It picks up a year after the events of the first book with our main characters at odds. Simi is back to her day to day job, and Jack has moved on. By now, the excitement from their previous heist has worn off, and Simi and her crew are wondering what’s next? When someone shows up at their door demanding payment for the necklace they stole (payment that's been long since spent), the only thing to do is to get the gang back together.


This book is best enjoyed in order. A lot of important events take place in book one that are needed to fully enjoy this read. It was filled with lots of familiar faces and I enjoyed all the new characters. I love a good Heist book, and this one did not disappoint. It was funny, sweet, and so exciting. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see if these characters could pull this off. Especially when things get dicey. There were moments when I didn’t know if these characters would get a happy ending, but I loved the way everything tied up.

A huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this awesome book.

This book was SO MUCH FUN!! I absolutely loved it even more than the previous one. Simi and and her crew have the best chemistry and every character is well-written and has so much personality. The heist and the plot was also intriguing and compelling - I was invested until the end.

A nice, sweet, closed-door romance that had comedic flair. Enjoyed this follow up to Sara Desai's "To Have and To Heist"

This book picks up a year after To Have and To Heist ends. Simi and Jack have some personal drama, but need to set it aside for another jewelry heist. This book (like the first) gives major Oceans Eleven vibes. The romance didn’t work for me as well in this book as it did the first. However, the mystery and the con were so much fun. This is truly a wild ride with so much drama and some hilarious antics. This book is filled with excitement and makes for a fun and quick read.

Thank you to Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for the advanced copy.

When the sequel is just as fun as the first you have a win!

I had loads of fun reading the latest antics of Simi and crew. Months after their first heist, Simi’s trying to keep her event planning business afloat. Jack is nowhere to be seen. Off the grid involved in god knows what. It’s put a strain on their relationship and eventually Simi calls things off. In the meantime, trouble finds Simi when the mobster from whom they stole the diamond necklace demands they return it. He’s holding one of their crew as hostage to encourage them to comply. Simi gathers everyone to plan another heist, and Jack returns with his ex and fellow thief in tow. What a mess!

Once again, I loved all the chaos and ridiculousness! This is the strangest found family of amateur criminals you’ll come across. Simi’s uber rich friend, Simone plays a bigger role, and she’s so over-the-top hilarious!

Highlights:
* Shenanigans
* Rom com, love triangle & spice
* Suspense
* Eccentric characters

I’ve really enjoyed these books and I hope there’s more to come. Definitely add this to your late summer reading!

Book 2 of Sara Desai's Simi Chopra series. This series is contemporary romance with some action, adventure, mystery and suspense. Each book is focused on the most likable and unlikely heist crew you'll ever come across.

It was fun to revisit these characters and get sucked into another high stakes heist with this motley crew. There is a lot of competition and backstabbing in the caper world and Jack finds himself up against his ex who is out to best him and possibly kill him. With their relationship in tatters, and old rivals looking to even a score, Jack and Simi must get the crew back together to retrieve a diamond necklace.

Full of witty banter, action and the funniest heist crew that will steal your heart with their fierce loyalty this series is definitely one I recommend if you enjoy books like Finley Donovan by Elle Cosimano or Jesse Q. Sutanto's Aunties series.

This was fun! I loved the storyline and seeing some characters again. Love her writing!

Thank you NetGalley and Sara Desai!

4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Til Heist Do Us Part
Author: Sara Desai

The perfect, fun, thriller x romcom read. Thank you so much Netgalley and Berkley for the ARC! This is Book #2 of the Simi Chopra series and it picked up right where the first one left off. Simi and her crew stole some jewels in the first book and have run out of money after spending all of the winnings. A mafia boss shows up demanding payment for the stolen goods. Also, Simis now ex boyfriends Jacks nemesis appears to be who now has the jewels in hand. This book had all the twisty, fun aspects of a mystery but it was a romance which I loved. It was also pretty funny and I feel like there aren’t enough books written like this. Please drop more thriller romcoms in the comments if you have some to reccomend! I liked this book more than the first, but I do recommend you read them in order. I’m looking forward to more adventure of Simi and Jack and I hope she continues this series. 🔎🕵️❤️

This was definitely a funny read!

The romance was fun, but not my favorite. There were a few things that made me cringe, but overall very funny!

When I picked up "Til Heist Do Us Part," I didn't realize it was the second book in a series, and looking back, I think reading the first book would have enhanced my experience. The familiarity with the characters from book 1 would have provided more background information that could have enriched the story. The romance aspect, which I was looking forward to, seemed overshadowed by other elements in the plot, leaving me slightly disappointed. At times, I found myself confused by certain parts of the story, prompting me to go back and reread. I'm not sure if this confusion stemmed from skipping the first book or if the dialogue lacked clarity. Nevertheless, I appreciated the heist aspects of the story. The banter between the characters added some humor, and the pacing of the storyline was decent. Overall, I found the book to be ok, but I can't shake the feeling that I might have loved it more if I had read the first installment. Despite this, I don't think I'll go back to read it now. If you're a fan of diverse characters and enjoy a touch of suspense, this book might still be worth checking out.

For some reason I had trouble getting into this one. I think I don't really like the trope where someone assumes the worst about their romantic partner without letting them explain. I also struggle with the whole "this entire situation could have been avoided with a simple conversation." I really enjoy this author and I liked the first book. I think I just wanted the MCs to communicate better.

I received an ARC copy from NetGalley and am leaving my review voluntarily.

I was so excited to read this book after the first one – To Have and To Heist. The first one was thrilling and had just the right amount of danger and romance. And this one? Kind of fell short for me. I felt like it was too similar to the first and honestly lost me in few spots.

My first gripe is that there are too many characters in the book. I felt like every single chapter had a new character introduced and each character got a full body description, first and last name, backstory, and whatever else Desai wanted to add. It was way too much and it was utterly confusing to remember who was who. I’ll admit, I was listening to this as an audiobook so that might have contributed to my confusion but I was paying close attention because I couldn’t remember who was who.

My second grip was that Simi was extremely childish. She hates Jack because he left her and she definitely shows it. But in an extremely childish way. She gives him the silent treatment and talks to him through others and it was ridiculous. She is 30 and giving a love interest the silent treatment.

Lastly, the action wasn’t there at all. Sure, there were points where action was occurring, but it just felt bland. There wasn’t any excitement and didn’t make me feel like I was on the edge of my seat.

All in all, I think the first book would have been just fine to end the series. I was excited that it was continued but when you get this as a second book? It’s upsetting.