The Con

by Nicole Marsh, Virtual Voice (Narrator)

My name is McKenzie and I’m broke. Like eating a single dented can of SpaghettiO’s for two days in a row, broke.

When my shady neighbor, Derek, proposes an idea for some easy money, I make a difficult decision and turn him down. You see, he wants to rob someone from the nice part of town and even though I’m desperate, I don’t know that I’ll ever be THAT desperate.

Until, a few days pass and suddenly I am THAT desperate. Honestly, the whole idea is a bit like Robin Hood… steal from the rich to feed the poor (myself). Robin Hood is a legend so it shouldn’t be too hard to follow in his footsteps, right?

Unless the family you’re trying to con has a son your age. A golden-boy quarterback with certified swoon-worthy abs... er manners, type son. To rob his family, I’ll have to get close to him without revealing all my secrets, or allowing him to steal my heart. Which should be easy, because he’d never be interested in a girl like me… right?


Author's The Con is a stand-alone romance recommended for ages 16+ due to mature content.

Audible Audio

Published March 26, 2025

About the author

Nicole is an avid reader and a budding romance writer. Expelling words about other lives helps her keep sane and stops her family from asking why she spends so much time in her pajamas.

Her personal motto?
Life is better with a side of romance.

Stay in touch:
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Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story! It was unique, entertaining, sweet, steamy, and just angsty enough to keep my angst-loving heart satisfied. McKenzie was a great character and I loved her. She’s smart, fierce, beautiful, bold, and full of perseverance. Collin was a dream to read. The consummate southern gentleman, so sweet, caring, strong, and thoughtful. Not to mention wicked hot and fiercely protective (yes please!). I read this in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down, I loved it that much. 5/5 stars and I’d give it more if I could!

[Michaela | Reading in the Heartland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is way better than the cover jacket lets on! I loved it. The characters were comprehensive and deep and well thought out. The circumstances and storyline were golden. It was a great read set in high school. There were a couple steamy scenes.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Terry Nichols · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay,okay.....I get it. He has emerald green eyes and she has chocolate brown eyes! I just didn't need to be told every other page!!!,.....Other than that minor issue, I enjoyed the book.