Framed

by Cari Z., L.A. Witt

Art thief Cole Dalton is not a team player. Aside from a handful of trusted associates, he doesn’t work with anyone, and he definitely doesn’t help out other thieves.

Especially not the thief who stole his boyfriend.

But when a high-dollar job goes south, his conscience won’t let him leave that very thief to the wolves.

Will Yarmouth came for the legendary Iberian Puffin. He almost had it, too… until the most unexpected ally helps him escape before it all goes to hell. He isn’t stupid enough to think Cole has forgiven him for that incident with their ex, but he is feisty enough to tag along with him just to be a troll.

Cole’s frustration with Will is funny… but their situation is very suddenly not.

Now the Puffin is missing, an angry billionaire thinks Will and Cole have it, and they’re on the run.

Worst of all, they’re on the run together.

And the billionaire, their ex-boyfriend, and the cops may not have time to catch them before they kill each other.

Framed is a 75,000 word M/M romantic suspense featuring two art thieves who are great at what they do and even better at trolling each other.

Kindle Edition

Expected publication February 11, 2026

About the author

Cari Z. is a Colorado girl who loves snow and sunshine. She has a wonderful relationship with her husband, a complex relationship with the characters in her head and a sadomasochistic relationship with her exercise routine. She feels like Halloween should happen every month, which is why you get this picture of her, and hopes that you enjoy reading what she's put out there as much as she enjoyed writing it in the first place.