The Grifter

The Long Con #7

by Amy Lane

Josh Salinger grew up with the legend of how his two fathers sacrificed their happiness to save his life. He's been doing his damnedest to live up to that legacy, and he'll be damned if he lets his attachment to Liam Craig, the charming, useful Interpol officer, change his plans in any way.

Liam cut his Interpol teeth on the curious case of Danny Lightfingers—superlative thief, recovering alcoholic, dedicated family man, and Josh's father. Liam fell for Josh the moment they met, but Josh keeps asking Liam to wait… wait until all Josh's plans come to fruition.

Liam is done waiting—but Josh's plans aren't complete by a long shot. Josh lets Liam into his life, but Liam has to be willing to go along for the ride, and it's a doozy. Crossing the globe, the Salinger crew has the grandest caper of them all planned— one that's going to keep Danny safe from the demon he awakened so long ago, and is still threatening the Lightfingers family now.

Is Josh and Liam's love strong enough to sustain them as Josh fights to live up to the legacy that built his very foundations? Can Liam convince him that just being Josh Salinger is enough, and that Josh never needed to be the king of the grifters to steal Liam Craig's heart?

Genres: M M Romance

445 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication March 17, 2026

About the author

Amy Lane dodges an EDJ, mothers four children, and writes the occasional book. She, her brood, and her beloved mate, Mack, live in a crumbling mortgage in Citrus Heights, California, which is riddled with spiders, cats, and more than its share of fancy and weirdness. Feel free to visit her at www.greenshill.com orwww.writerslane.blogspot.com, where she will ride the buzz of receiving your e-mail until her head swells and she can no longer leave the house.

Reviews

[Bittiefish · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC provided by the author.

Absolutely fantastic ending to this series. I was so worried about Josh's mental and physical health this whole series. I am so glad Amy Lane didn't put him with the married cop. I absolutely love Liam with all of my heart. He is the perfect match for Josh. He's his own man, having his own story that intersects very serendipitously with Josh. The romance in this one wasn't drawn out. Josh had pushed him away in the last book but this one starts with them on the right foot. Plot wise this one was FUN. The big bad from the entire series was the final boss of this novel. Their plan to finally put him to bed was so complicated and invigorating. I loved that we got to see the whole cast. I love every single character in this series. It will be an annual re read for me. I'm so very happy Josh finally got everything he needed.

[Jambrea Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

So. Very. Good.

This book wraps up the Long Con Series, even though I want to see them in other books. It kept me on the edge of my seat and I enjoyed every tense moment. This book as long been anticipated as it is Josh's story. He is the heart of the Long Con books and to see his growth from the first book, to him finding his love, it was great. All the characters in this series are wonderful and it was great to see them back on the page with this big job to end all jobs.

Fabulous and another great Amy book.

[Lisa Guertin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fans of the Long Con series have been anxiously waiting for Josh’s story and it’s finally arrived with several bangs, jumps, crashes and fights. This is s thrill ride of a story that will keep you glued to the pages ready for the next surprising twist. Liam is so perfect for Josh and fits into the crew like a glove.

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rtc!

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Placeholder until I can’t write the review without major spoilers!