Rucker File: romantic suspense

Sophia Dalton has built her life around three simple rules: complete the job, collect the prize, and never get emotionally involved. As a master art thief, she’s made a career of staying one step ahead of the law and keeping everyone at arm’s length. But when her latest heist uncovers a deadly plot targeting an innocent man, Sophia breaks her most important rule. She steps out of the shadows to save a stranger whose life is suddenly worth killing for.

Garrett Rucker has dedicated his career to saving lives, never imagining he’d become the target of ruthless criminals. When a seemingly ordinary encounter leaves him entangled in a dangerous mystery involving priceless art, his quiet world turns upside down. His only hope may be Sophia, a mysterious woman whose criminal expertise is as unsettling as her irresistible allure. As they race to uncover the truth, Garrett’s unwavering optimism challenges everything Sophia believes about trust, loyalty, and love.

With a ruthless adversary determined to reclaim a fortune and deadly enemies closing in, Sophia and Garrett must navigate a dangerous world of deception, betrayal, and stolen masterpieces. But as their sizzling attraction deepens, Sophia faces a choice more terrifying than any heist: trust someone with her heart or walk away before she loses everything. Can a woman who steals for a living and a man who devotes his life to saving others outwit a killer—and steal a chance at forever?