In "Any Old Diamonds" by K.J. Charles, Alec Pyne approaches professional jewel thieves Jerry Crozier and Tempelton Lane to steal his family's jewels as part of a scheme to seek revenge on his father and stepmother. As Alec and Jerry navigate a complex web of deceit and emotions, a friendship and romance blossom between them, leading to unexpected twists and turns in their relationship. The story is filled with suspense, betrayal, emotional depth, and a touch of Victorian-era charm, all expertly woven together by K.J. Charles's engaging writing style.

Characters:

The characters are multi-dimensional, featuring a vulnerable protagonist and a charismatic thief, enhanced by a cast of intriguing supporting roles.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is intricately detailed, lively, and often humorous, perfectly complementing the historical backdrop.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a young aristocrat's scheme to steal diamonds from his evil stepmother, leading to unexpected twists and intimate entanglements with jewel thieves.

Setting:

The setting is late Victorian England, vividly portrayed with a keen attention to social dynamics and cultural details.

Pacing:

The pacing effectively builds tension through gradual development, culminating in a fast-paced and thrilling conclusion.

Alec woke up with the question in his mind and couldn’t let it go. He couldn’t answer it either, no matter that his options were exceedingly limited. A lounge suit would presumably be best, for inform...

Notes:

The book is set in late Victorian London.

It features a young aristocrat trying to reclaim his family's lost honor.

He teams up with jewel thieves to steal a valuable diamond parure.

The story includes elements of caper and heist genres.

K.J. Charles skillfully blends romance with suspense and intrigue.

The main couple explores a dominant-submissive dynamic.

Themes of revenge against a terrible father are central to the plot.

There's a significant twist that changes readers' understanding of the story.

The book includes cameo appearances from characters in a previous series.

It has been described as both romantic and graphic in its portrayal of relationships.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of betrayal, graphic sexual content, and familial abuse.

Has Romance?

There is a strong romantic focus in Any Old Diamonds, particularly between the two main characters.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

Lord Alexander Pyne-ffoulkes, the younger son of the Duke of Ilvar, holds a bitter grudge against his wealthy father. The Duke intends to give his Duchess a priceless diamond parure on their wedding anniversary-so Alec hires a pair of jewel thieves to steal it.

The Duke's remote castle is a difficult target, and Alec needs a way to get the thieves in. Soldier-turned-criminal Jerry Crozier has the answer: he'll pose as a Society gentleman and become Alec's new best friend.

But Jerry is a dangerous man: controlling, remote, and devastating. He effortlessly teases out the lonely young nobleman's most secret desires, and soon he's got Alec in his bed-and the palm of his hand.

Or maybe not. Because as the plot thickens, betrayals, secrets, new loves, and old evils come to light. Now the jewel thief and the aristocrat must keep up the pretence, find their way through a maze of privilege and deceit, and confront the truth of what's between them...all without getting caught. more

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