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Penelope Blue #3
Seeking Mr. Wrong
A fool-proof way to spice up any relationship:
1. Infiltrate a deadly ring of thieves, cons, and crooks.
2. Try to escape with your lives.
Penelope Blue used to be one of the best jewel thieves in New York City―but that was before falling in love with FBI poster boy Grant Emerson. Now she works at his side, helping her former enemy catch her past-life colleagues, and she couldn't be happier.
If only Grant would remember to play by the rules.
Now he's gone undercover on a cruise ship full of hardened criminals. To keep him safe, Penelope must pretend they're nothing but strangers...while searching for an information broker desperately wanted by the FBI. While doing her darndest not to backslide and steal 20 million dollars' worth of diamonds from beneath the noses of the criminal elite. It's all Penelope can do to keep this mission afloat...
Good thing this cat burglar has plenty of lives to spare.
1. Infiltrate a deadly ring of thieves, cons, and crooks.
2. Try to escape with your lives.
Penelope Blue used to be one of the best jewel thieves in New York City―but that was before falling in love with FBI poster boy Grant Emerson. Now she works at his side, helping her former enemy catch her past-life colleagues, and she couldn't be happier.
If only Grant would remember to play by the rules.
Now he's gone undercover on a cruise ship full of hardened criminals. To keep him safe, Penelope must pretend they're nothing but strangers...while searching for an information broker desperately wanted by the FBI. While doing her darndest not to backslide and steal 20 million dollars' worth of diamonds from beneath the noses of the criminal elite. It's all Penelope can do to keep this mission afloat...
Good thing this cat burglar has plenty of lives to spare.
386 pages, ebook
First published March 6, 2018
13 people are currently reading
145 people want to read
About the author
Tamara Morgan
39 books216 followersTamara Morgan is a contemporary comedy romance author. Ninety-nine percent of her information comes from television, movies, books, and all other pop culture activities that limit the amount of time she has to spend in polite company.
Her long-lived affinity for romance novels survived a B.A. degree in English Literature, after which time she discovered it was much more fun to create stories than analyze the life out of them. She lives with her husband and teen in the Inland Northwest, where the summers are hot, the winters are cold, and coffee is available on every street corner.
Her long-lived affinity for romance novels survived a B.A. degree in English Literature, after which time she discovered it was much more fun to create stories than analyze the life out of them. She lives with her husband and teen in the Inland Northwest, where the summers are hot, the winters are cold, and coffee is available on every street corner.
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April 25, 2018
I've given this a B at AAR.
Tamara Morgan’s enjoyable crime caper series featuring (now former) jewel thief Penelope Blue and her gorgeous hunk of an FBI agent husband, Grant Emerson, concludes with Seeking Mr. Wrong, which picks up just a few months after the previous book (Saving Mr. Perfect) ended. A notorious criminal and an FBI agent make strange bedfellows, and the pairing has made for a couple of breezy, fun stories in which both Pen and Grant, while clearly nuts about one another, are still navigating the sometimes tricky waters of their unusual marriage.
At the end of book two, things got pretty serious when Grant was shot and almost killed; several months on, he’s pushing to return to field work while Pen is adamant he needs a bit longer to recover. He proves just as sneaky as his wife in his attempts to get himself signed medically fit and back to work – but just as it seems his latest bit of chicanery is about to bring down the Wrath of Pen upon his head, they are both summoned to an emergency meeting. Pen now works as a consultant for the FBI – set a thief to catch a thief, that sort of thing (think Neal Caffrey in White Collar) – and with Grant about to be assigned to a dangerous undercover sting operation and Pen the only person he truly trusts to have his back, the pair of them are going to be playing in what is potentially the deadliest poker game on the planet.
For some time, the FBI has been trying to discover the identity of an ingenious criminal known as Johnny Francis. But he’s an enigma. Nobody knows anything about him beyond the jobs he’s pulled, and nobody even knows what he looks like – but the Bureau has had a tip-off that he’s going to attend the high-stakes poker tournament being organised by smuggler Peter Sanchez aboard his luxury yacht off the coast of Cuba. Grant is going undercover as one of the players, and his bosses believe Pen and her associates will have a much better chance of asking questions and moving around among a boat-load of criminals than a group of agents.
Pen isn’t happy with Grant for taking on the job; but she knows there’ll be no talking him out of it, so she does the next best thing, and determines to protect him from Sanchez at all costs. Grant will be walking a tightrope – one false move and Sanchez will feed him to the sharks – so she calls in her crew – Riker, Jordan and Oz – as well as her father and her stepmother, Tara, to help her to keep Grant safe. The fact that the prize for winning the tournament is the famous Luxor Tiara, the centrepiece of which is a two-hundred-carat diamond worth about twenty million dollars - and they all want to get their hands on it - is most definitely an added inducement for their co-operation.
Seeking Mr. Wrong is an entertaining and funny read that skilfully combines a generally light-hearted ambiance with some more reflective and perilous moments, and the pages just zip by. I continue to adore Pen’s sharp, witty, and distinctive voice, and to enjoy the various relationships Ms. Morgan has developed throughout the series. The thief and the G-Man is an intriguing pairing, and I like the way it’s progressed; in the first book, Grant needed to be something of a puzzle, to both Pen and the reader, until the reveal that he’s just as devious and single-minded as Pen is, and since then, they’ve gone through times of mistrust to a position of strength because now they’ve got each other pegged. That doesn’t mean Pen doesn’t get frustrated with Grant, who still tries to protect her by keeping things from her, but it’s clear these two are in it for the long-haul… unless, of course, the sharks come into play 😛
Pen’s relationship with Riker is the other major one in the story, and I like the way she has begun to realise that, after an association begun when they were much younger, their paths are diverging and that she needs to let him make his own mistakes. I’d love to see more of Riker and I hope that perhaps Ms. Morgan may give him his own book or series; he’s gorgeous enough and grumpy enough to make for great hero material! The brief glimpses we get of Pen and Warren Blue and of Pen and Tara are also very nicely done; Pen’s relationship with Tara underwent a sea-change in the last book, and it’s nice to see their rather reluctant truce continuing.
Seeking Mr. Wrong is an ensemble piece really, with some new characters introduced into the mix who all bring something a bit different to the story. The downside of the undercover storyline is that Grant and Pen aren’t supposed to know each other and therefore don’t spend much time together, although the author makes the most of the moments they come together with some sexy flirting and teasing – but it doesn’t happen very often.
Even so, the story is well-plotted and executed and I enjoyed spending time with Pen and her extended family again. There’s a suitably high-stakes climax when she has to step up to save the day, and even though the identity of the mysterious Johnny Francis is pretty obvious from quite early on, that didn’t detract from my enjoyment. If you’re in the mood for something upbeat and funny – but with a bit of depth to it – the Penelope Blue series should be on your radar.
Tamara Morgan’s enjoyable crime caper series featuring (now former) jewel thief Penelope Blue and her gorgeous hunk of an FBI agent husband, Grant Emerson, concludes with Seeking Mr. Wrong, which picks up just a few months after the previous book (Saving Mr. Perfect) ended. A notorious criminal and an FBI agent make strange bedfellows, and the pairing has made for a couple of breezy, fun stories in which both Pen and Grant, while clearly nuts about one another, are still navigating the sometimes tricky waters of their unusual marriage.
At the end of book two, things got pretty serious when Grant was shot and almost killed; several months on, he’s pushing to return to field work while Pen is adamant he needs a bit longer to recover. He proves just as sneaky as his wife in his attempts to get himself signed medically fit and back to work – but just as it seems his latest bit of chicanery is about to bring down the Wrath of Pen upon his head, they are both summoned to an emergency meeting. Pen now works as a consultant for the FBI – set a thief to catch a thief, that sort of thing (think Neal Caffrey in White Collar) – and with Grant about to be assigned to a dangerous undercover sting operation and Pen the only person he truly trusts to have his back, the pair of them are going to be playing in what is potentially the deadliest poker game on the planet.
For some time, the FBI has been trying to discover the identity of an ingenious criminal known as Johnny Francis. But he’s an enigma. Nobody knows anything about him beyond the jobs he’s pulled, and nobody even knows what he looks like – but the Bureau has had a tip-off that he’s going to attend the high-stakes poker tournament being organised by smuggler Peter Sanchez aboard his luxury yacht off the coast of Cuba. Grant is going undercover as one of the players, and his bosses believe Pen and her associates will have a much better chance of asking questions and moving around among a boat-load of criminals than a group of agents.
Pen isn’t happy with Grant for taking on the job; but she knows there’ll be no talking him out of it, so she does the next best thing, and determines to protect him from Sanchez at all costs. Grant will be walking a tightrope – one false move and Sanchez will feed him to the sharks – so she calls in her crew – Riker, Jordan and Oz – as well as her father and her stepmother, Tara, to help her to keep Grant safe. The fact that the prize for winning the tournament is the famous Luxor Tiara, the centrepiece of which is a two-hundred-carat diamond worth about twenty million dollars - and they all want to get their hands on it - is most definitely an added inducement for their co-operation.
Seeking Mr. Wrong is an entertaining and funny read that skilfully combines a generally light-hearted ambiance with some more reflective and perilous moments, and the pages just zip by. I continue to adore Pen’s sharp, witty, and distinctive voice, and to enjoy the various relationships Ms. Morgan has developed throughout the series. The thief and the G-Man is an intriguing pairing, and I like the way it’s progressed; in the first book, Grant needed to be something of a puzzle, to both Pen and the reader, until the reveal that he’s just as devious and single-minded as Pen is, and since then, they’ve gone through times of mistrust to a position of strength because now they’ve got each other pegged. That doesn’t mean Pen doesn’t get frustrated with Grant, who still tries to protect her by keeping things from her, but it’s clear these two are in it for the long-haul… unless, of course, the sharks come into play 😛
Pen’s relationship with Riker is the other major one in the story, and I like the way she has begun to realise that, after an association begun when they were much younger, their paths are diverging and that she needs to let him make his own mistakes. I’d love to see more of Riker and I hope that perhaps Ms. Morgan may give him his own book or series; he’s gorgeous enough and grumpy enough to make for great hero material! The brief glimpses we get of Pen and Warren Blue and of Pen and Tara are also very nicely done; Pen’s relationship with Tara underwent a sea-change in the last book, and it’s nice to see their rather reluctant truce continuing.
Seeking Mr. Wrong is an ensemble piece really, with some new characters introduced into the mix who all bring something a bit different to the story. The downside of the undercover storyline is that Grant and Pen aren’t supposed to know each other and therefore don’t spend much time together, although the author makes the most of the moments they come together with some sexy flirting and teasing – but it doesn’t happen very often.
Even so, the story is well-plotted and executed and I enjoyed spending time with Pen and her extended family again. There’s a suitably high-stakes climax when she has to step up to save the day, and even though the identity of the mysterious Johnny Francis is pretty obvious from quite early on, that didn’t detract from my enjoyment. If you’re in the mood for something upbeat and funny – but with a bit of depth to it – the Penelope Blue series should be on your radar.
March 7, 2018
Seeking Mr. Wrong by Tamara Morgan is book Three in the "Penelope Blue" series. This book continues the story of Grant and Penelope.
This has been a great series of two very opposite people attracting. Pen was once a jewel thief and Grant the one seeking to bring her in but marriage happened and then they both had to learn to work around each other. Then love happened they they learned to work together
I really have enjoyed this series and would recommend it for sure!
This has been a great series of two very opposite people attracting. Pen was once a jewel thief and Grant the one seeking to bring her in but marriage happened and then they both had to learn to work around each other. Then love happened they they learned to work together
I really have enjoyed this series and would recommend it for sure!
March 12, 2018
I enjoyed the first two books in this series and could hardly wait for this one to release. Morgan didn't disappoint. "Seeking Mr. Wrong" had witty banter, steamy love scenes, action, tension, and humor.
Infamous 'retired' jewel thief Penelope Blue and her husband FBI agent Grant Emerson seem like an odd couple. They met when he was investigating her and talk about sparks. The two are dynamite together. She has given up, more or less, her life of theft and instead helps the FBI as a consultant and amateur field agent. Grant, despite being Mr. All-American and a possible successor to Captain America, is willing to bend or break the rules where Penelope is concerned.
This story wasn't quite as breezy as the others,it was darker, but it was twisty. Penelope and Grant haven't been married long and they are still figuring out their relationship which led to some spirited, and sexy, bickering. Grant was injured at the end of book two and at the beginning of this one he is impatient to get back to work, while Penelope would rather he take more time to recover. Then they got brought in for an emergency and they are both out in the field. Penelope's family and some of her friends are along for the ride. Penelope worries about Grant and his injuries while he tries to pretend that he's perfectly fine which led to tension between them.
A high stakes poker game, old friends, new enemies, and a story set on a ship at sea with no easy escape made for an engaging story. Most of the twists took me by surprise though there was one I figured out early on. That didn't decrease my enjoyment or the suspense especially as there was a lot going on. And there was one thing pleased me; one of the new characters (who I'd love to see again) has asthma and Morgan actually portrays it pretty accurately. Most books, movies, and TV shows get it wrong so it was a nice surprise to see it presented realistically.
The rest of the story stretched credibility at times but was interesting. While the story didn't quite live up to the wit or humor of the earlier books, it was still enjoyable and the tension of the poker competition and finding a master criminal as well as the side dramas going on kept me reading. Morgan also further developed Penelope, Grant, and some of the others, fleshing them out. I'm looking forward to more adventures with Grant and Penelope.
I received a copy from the publisher for review.
Infamous 'retired' jewel thief Penelope Blue and her husband FBI agent Grant Emerson seem like an odd couple. They met when he was investigating her and talk about sparks. The two are dynamite together. She has given up, more or less, her life of theft and instead helps the FBI as a consultant and amateur field agent. Grant, despite being Mr. All-American and a possible successor to Captain America, is willing to bend or break the rules where Penelope is concerned.
This story wasn't quite as breezy as the others,it was darker, but it was twisty. Penelope and Grant haven't been married long and they are still figuring out their relationship which led to some spirited, and sexy, bickering. Grant was injured at the end of book two and at the beginning of this one he is impatient to get back to work, while Penelope would rather he take more time to recover. Then they got brought in for an emergency and they are both out in the field. Penelope's family and some of her friends are along for the ride. Penelope worries about Grant and his injuries while he tries to pretend that he's perfectly fine which led to tension between them.
A high stakes poker game, old friends, new enemies, and a story set on a ship at sea with no easy escape made for an engaging story. Most of the twists took me by surprise though there was one I figured out early on. That didn't decrease my enjoyment or the suspense especially as there was a lot going on. And there was one thing pleased me; one of the new characters (who I'd love to see again) has asthma and Morgan actually portrays it pretty accurately. Most books, movies, and TV shows get it wrong so it was a nice surprise to see it presented realistically.
The rest of the story stretched credibility at times but was interesting. While the story didn't quite live up to the wit or humor of the earlier books, it was still enjoyable and the tension of the poker competition and finding a master criminal as well as the side dramas going on kept me reading. Morgan also further developed Penelope, Grant, and some of the others, fleshing them out. I'm looking forward to more adventures with Grant and Penelope.
I received a copy from the publisher for review.
February 5, 2018
I have been a fan of this series since the beginning. Yet, this would have to be the weakest book in the series. It lacked most of the witty humor that I have really grown to enjoy from these books. If it was not for that, I would think this was a good book. However, because I know how good these books can be, I was disappointed. It took me a long time to read this book. I did stick with it because again I am a fan. The second half of the story was better. There was more action happening.
Penelope and Grant still make a great couple. They really do balance each other out like ying and yang. It was like a family reunion aboard the cruise ship. There was Penelope's father, Tara, Riker, Jordan and ex-boyfriend, Hijack. Everyone trying to watch the other one was a bit funny. While, I think that Penelope has done a good job of being a "good" girl, it was nice to see her entertain the idea of being a thief again. She has skills. I hope that the next book finds the witty humor again.
Penelope and Grant still make a great couple. They really do balance each other out like ying and yang. It was like a family reunion aboard the cruise ship. There was Penelope's father, Tara, Riker, Jordan and ex-boyfriend, Hijack. Everyone trying to watch the other one was a bit funny. While, I think that Penelope has done a good job of being a "good" girl, it was nice to see her entertain the idea of being a thief again. She has skills. I hope that the next book finds the witty humor again.
March 25, 2018
This was cute! Neither of the sequels have hit me in the achy gut place the way the first one did, with all the angst and deception, which probably says something about me.
March 20, 2018
I'm on the verge of tears writing this review. I can't believe there won't be any more Penelope Blue in the future. Why? This serie was absolutely perfect. Each book is even better (if that's possible) than the previous one. Agatha Christie meets Ocean's Eleven. It has crime, love, family, friendship, action, mystery and a group of criminals plotting a plan.
Penelope Blue has become one of my favourite book characters. She's fun, fearless, loving, caring, selfless, kind and clumsy. And with Grant, they are the perfect power couple.
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May 5, 2018
I enjoyed this book but the first is still my favorite. This one and the last didn't keep me as glued to the story as the first but I still liked them. I thought this was going to be the last book but it didn't really end like the last in a series does so I really hope there will be more.
March 7, 2018
A fun and lighthearted read, totally enjoyed this chase filled romance with two most unlikely protagonists. This is the third book in the Penelope Blue series and although the coupledom between Penelope and Grant is a done deal despite the more than honest start, this former jewel thief and her FBI hubby have proven that opposites do attract but there are many hurdles to get a happy ending. This final book in the series finds our couple on a mission to neutralize the bad buy by pretending not to know each other? Which leads to a lot more shenanigans from the always on the go Penelope Blue. The book is definitely not meant to be a standalone and it makes a fine ending to this humorous and witty series.
January 17, 2018
I so enjoy this series. Grant and Penelope are the best together, their banter and love for each other is awesome. I am so happy that they do whatever it takes to make sure that the other is safe. It was great to read about the rest of the crew and their crazy antics. And now, we have a new one, Lola she was sweet and a great addition. I was not crazy about Eden St.James, and Hijack was ok, but he would have felt a world of heart if he kept touching Pen. Anyhoo, I can't wait til the next one!. Enjoy!
May 6, 2018
*5 "You’re the only one willing to call me out when I need it. You make me a better agent,Penelope. You make me a better man.” stars*
I can't believe this series ended. I love these characters and books so much and already miss Grant and Penelope. They have special place in my heart. Love Tamara's writing and she creates wonderful loveable characters with enough sarcasm and sass. I want to say that I love heist stories (shows, movies) and I'm a big fan of a movie Ocean's Eleven, so I think that's why this series attracted me.
Penelope Blue is my new favorite female character. Love that she's an infamous, 'retired' jewel thief. She's strong, feisty, caring, loving, selfless with a heart of gold, sarcastic and smart.
Grant is an FBI agent. He's smart, playful, serious given the situation and he loves his wife unconditionally. Loved him undercover; he showed different side in this book.
Loved Grant in this book, he really surprised me and I saw a different side of him which I loved. Even though Grant and Penelope acted like strangers in this book there still existed pull, sparks, chemistry and UST between them. I enjoyed every interaction, playful banter and hidden meaning they had and didn't wanted to end. I loved the ambiance and setting of the book 3. Loved both Grant and Penelope and them working together. From interactions and situations it's shown how much they love each other, that they would do anything to protect each other. The only thing Penelope was concerned (besides the well being of another character whose name I won't give up because I really want you guys to read it) is a well being, safety of Grant. I love how different they are; and opposites; but when together they are just perfect. They are new power couple and couple goals to me. I loved that their marriage is unconventional but their love for each other is beautiful to witness. Also loved how they learned to trust each other. Both of their characters' development is amazing throughout the books.
It was entertaining and funny read with balanced romance, light hearted moments and plot twists / suspense.
(I would love a novella with Grant and Penelope with kids; other characters and interactions some day :D)
If you love heists, sassy characters, cat and mouse play, a romance with suspense, twists and turns this is a book/series for you.
I can't believe this series ended. I love these characters and books so much and already miss Grant and Penelope. They have special place in my heart. Love Tamara's writing and she creates wonderful loveable characters with enough sarcasm and sass. I want to say that I love heist stories (shows, movies) and I'm a big fan of a movie Ocean's Eleven, so I think that's why this series attracted me.
Penelope Blue is my new favorite female character. Love that she's an infamous, 'retired' jewel thief. She's strong, feisty, caring, loving, selfless with a heart of gold, sarcastic and smart.
Grant is an FBI agent. He's smart, playful, serious given the situation and he loves his wife unconditionally. Loved him undercover; he showed different side in this book.
Loved Grant in this book, he really surprised me and I saw a different side of him which I loved. Even though Grant and Penelope acted like strangers in this book there still existed pull, sparks, chemistry and UST between them. I enjoyed every interaction, playful banter and hidden meaning they had and didn't wanted to end. I loved the ambiance and setting of the book 3. Loved both Grant and Penelope and them working together. From interactions and situations it's shown how much they love each other, that they would do anything to protect each other. The only thing Penelope was concerned (besides the well being of another character whose name I won't give up because I really want you guys to read it) is a well being, safety of Grant. I love how different they are; and opposites; but when together they are just perfect. They are new power couple and couple goals to me. I loved that their marriage is unconventional but their love for each other is beautiful to witness. Also loved how they learned to trust each other. Both of their characters' development is amazing throughout the books.
It was entertaining and funny read with balanced romance, light hearted moments and plot twists / suspense.
(I would love a novella with Grant and Penelope with kids; other characters and interactions some day :D)
If you love heists, sassy characters, cat and mouse play, a romance with suspense, twists and turns this is a book/series for you.
March 21, 2018
Seeking Mr. Wrong
A Penelope Blue Novel
Tamara Morgan
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Just released March 6, 2018
386 pages, ebook, paperback
Romantic thriller cozy
✮✮✮✮⭒
I was provided an eARC of this book by Sourcebooks Casablanca via NetGalley. This is my honest review for which I receive no compensation of any kind.
The cover is bright and cheerful and so suits the whacky romp with Penelope and her cohorts on this (literally) million dollar cruise! The story was a bit weird and totally implausible, but so many of them are. But I am neither a high-stakes gambler, FBI agent, nor a jewel thief, so I can’t imagine living this way or even trying to pull any of this off! Knowing that if the wrong person takes a dislike to you, you could end up bleeding out overboard far behind the ship. I mean, the guy wasn’t even very nice to his own daughter. Neither of the fathers was actually. One of the fathers made his daughter wear an extremely heavy, gaudy tiara around 24/7 during the cruise that was the prize everyone was there to win or steal. The other father was in the stateroom next to his daughter while he tippy-toed around with a strange woman.. oh no, that was her mother. Well, how was she to know, they hadn’t lived together in almost forever!
The characters were done quite well for caricatures. Everyone was playing a part, so no one was just being themselves except maybe the host of the cruise, the owner of the great tiara everyone was plotting to steal! Penelope is a former (mostly reformed) jewel thief turned FBI wife and partner to Grant Emerson, the FBI agent. Penelope Blue is considered to be the best of the best when it comes to a jewel heist and everyone’s money is on her getting the jewels. They don’t seem to get it. She’s really not there to steal them! The pace was fumblingly fast as everyone raced for the final hand of poker to see who would win the tiara and still be alive at the end. The tension had you almost going in circles.
I’m not going to reveal any secrets on this one. Just to say, that Penelope gets out of it with all that she wants including her husband in one piece, if a bit bloody.
Recommended.
A Penelope Blue Novel
Tamara Morgan
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Just released March 6, 2018
386 pages, ebook, paperback
Romantic thriller cozy
✮✮✮✮⭒
I was provided an eARC of this book by Sourcebooks Casablanca via NetGalley. This is my honest review for which I receive no compensation of any kind.
The cover is bright and cheerful and so suits the whacky romp with Penelope and her cohorts on this (literally) million dollar cruise! The story was a bit weird and totally implausible, but so many of them are. But I am neither a high-stakes gambler, FBI agent, nor a jewel thief, so I can’t imagine living this way or even trying to pull any of this off! Knowing that if the wrong person takes a dislike to you, you could end up bleeding out overboard far behind the ship. I mean, the guy wasn’t even very nice to his own daughter. Neither of the fathers was actually. One of the fathers made his daughter wear an extremely heavy, gaudy tiara around 24/7 during the cruise that was the prize everyone was there to win or steal. The other father was in the stateroom next to his daughter while he tippy-toed around with a strange woman.. oh no, that was her mother. Well, how was she to know, they hadn’t lived together in almost forever!
The characters were done quite well for caricatures. Everyone was playing a part, so no one was just being themselves except maybe the host of the cruise, the owner of the great tiara everyone was plotting to steal! Penelope is a former (mostly reformed) jewel thief turned FBI wife and partner to Grant Emerson, the FBI agent. Penelope Blue is considered to be the best of the best when it comes to a jewel heist and everyone’s money is on her getting the jewels. They don’t seem to get it. She’s really not there to steal them! The pace was fumblingly fast as everyone raced for the final hand of poker to see who would win the tiara and still be alive at the end. The tension had you almost going in circles.
I’m not going to reveal any secrets on this one. Just to say, that Penelope gets out of it with all that she wants including her husband in one piece, if a bit bloody.
Recommended.
April 30, 2018
Seeking Mr Wrong by Tamara Morgan
Contemporary Romance -March 6th, 2018
4 1/2 stars
Clever writing and two diabolically devious main characters make for a book filled with laughter and smokin' hot scenes!
Pen was an extraordinaire jewelry thief. But when she fell in love with and married an FBI agent, her life changed dramatically. Now she is trying to turn a new leaf and stay on the right side of the law. However, it isn't easy when there are so many temptations.... especially as her injured husband Grant enlists her help to infiltrate a deadly assortment of thieves on a luxury boat with an infamous diamond. Things are only bound to get more complicated. Pen feels impelled to see the prized jewel while protecting her husband from the harm of discovery. Unfortunately, Pen finds much more that she bargained for!
What's not to love about this series?! The author has done a fabulous job in keeping the sparkling chemistry between the main characters alive. Although Grant and Pen are married, the fire and sizzle between them is still palatable. The sharp repartee in the series is unparalleled and guaranteed to entertain fans of romantic comedies. (For those who love old movies it sort of reminds me of the Thin Man series.) Since Pen and Grant are posing as strangers I loved reading them playfully flirt with each other. Some readers may be disappointed that this series does not contain really erotic scenes. However, I did not miss them because the relationship between Grant and Pen takes center stage. And the two of them often spark because they are often at cross purposes. This romance will have you hot under the collar and laughing out loud. While the story is a little improbable I wanted to believe and got sucked into the high stakes thievery with the rest of the zany gang.
If you love sharp, suggestive dialogue, funny characters, and a romance to rival the most classic romantic comedies, this book must be on your to buy list!
Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club
Contemporary Romance -March 6th, 2018
4 1/2 stars
Clever writing and two diabolically devious main characters make for a book filled with laughter and smokin' hot scenes!
Pen was an extraordinaire jewelry thief. But when she fell in love with and married an FBI agent, her life changed dramatically. Now she is trying to turn a new leaf and stay on the right side of the law. However, it isn't easy when there are so many temptations.... especially as her injured husband Grant enlists her help to infiltrate a deadly assortment of thieves on a luxury boat with an infamous diamond. Things are only bound to get more complicated. Pen feels impelled to see the prized jewel while protecting her husband from the harm of discovery. Unfortunately, Pen finds much more that she bargained for!
What's not to love about this series?! The author has done a fabulous job in keeping the sparkling chemistry between the main characters alive. Although Grant and Pen are married, the fire and sizzle between them is still palatable. The sharp repartee in the series is unparalleled and guaranteed to entertain fans of romantic comedies. (For those who love old movies it sort of reminds me of the Thin Man series.) Since Pen and Grant are posing as strangers I loved reading them playfully flirt with each other. Some readers may be disappointed that this series does not contain really erotic scenes. However, I did not miss them because the relationship between Grant and Pen takes center stage. And the two of them often spark because they are often at cross purposes. This romance will have you hot under the collar and laughing out loud. While the story is a little improbable I wanted to believe and got sucked into the high stakes thievery with the rest of the zany gang.
If you love sharp, suggestive dialogue, funny characters, and a romance to rival the most classic romantic comedies, this book must be on your to buy list!
Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club
December 17, 2018
Former jewel thief Penelope Blue is married to FBI agent Grant Emerson. He was injured in his last assignment but some way, somehow has gotten clearance to go on the next case which happens to be abroad a cruise ship. He thinks he has gotten one over on his wife, but no since she now works for the FBI now as well and he was not expecting her to be in the offices must lest assigned to the same case. Surprise for him she now works the white crimes division. They are after a criminal known as Johnny Francis. Grant is supposed to be going in as a high player in a card game with Penelope and her associates moving around gathering information. She also has to keep an eye on Grant for if he is found out he will literally be swimming with the fishes. She also does not like his chances at the card game having beaten him herself, and then seeing some of the people who show up on the ship. Grant becomes upset when one of her former boyfriends slash partners in crime Riker, is there and starts to flirt with her. She must now shut him down but also get information from him and also somehow let Grant know he has nothing to be jealous over. The story is fast paced and keeps you going by who is the Francis person. You have many different characters but the way they are introduced you are able to keep track of them all. Along with Penelope and Grant you have a very good story. I received this book from Netgalley.com I gave it 4 stars. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com
December 21, 2017
From the onset, this series has been nothing but a delight...this story holding true to that. Penelope’s machinations captured my interest once again and drove me to read trough to the finish in this one seating. I applaud the author excelling in her writing by creating such lifelike characters. Each of the character’s growth has been captivating to experience...yet through it all there was one constant, Penelope.
Penelope’s evolution throughout has been at the same time entertaining and heartwarming. Her fierceness and dedication to the group she calls family is touching and admirable. The twists and turns that occurred several times in the story was pure enjoyment. The conclusion you will not see coming, hence the drive to read trough to end as quickly as possible.
Penelope and Grant’s growth is the most satisfying aspect of the series...going from adversaries to a solid unit truly brings out the enjoyment in the secession of each story. Their bickering is hilarious, their dedication to each other, even though they’re at the opposite ends of the law spectrum, amplified my enjoyment of the pair.
I hope the series continues, I can only imagine the fonder for stories Penelope and Grant can generate.
This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.
Penelope’s evolution throughout has been at the same time entertaining and heartwarming. Her fierceness and dedication to the group she calls family is touching and admirable. The twists and turns that occurred several times in the story was pure enjoyment. The conclusion you will not see coming, hence the drive to read trough to end as quickly as possible.
Penelope and Grant’s growth is the most satisfying aspect of the series...going from adversaries to a solid unit truly brings out the enjoyment in the secession of each story. Their bickering is hilarious, their dedication to each other, even though they’re at the opposite ends of the law spectrum, amplified my enjoyment of the pair.
I hope the series continues, I can only imagine the fonder for stories Penelope and Grant can generate.
This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.
July 3, 2018
I cannot overstate how much I enjoy this crime caper series. I read this one slowly because I knew it was the last book, and I wanted to savor it. And it was delicious, just like I'd hoped it would be.
Penelope Blue might be my favorite heroine ever, which is saying A LOT. Her voice is so fresh, so snarky, and so distinct, and the author has done such an AMAZING job over the course of the series with Pen's character arc. She's still devious. She's still all kinds of sarcastic. She's still fiercely stubborn. But she's also a whole lot more, and she proves this in spades in Seeking Mr. Wrong. (See what I did there? Spades? And this story features a high-stakes poker tournament?? Never mind...)
There were some fun surprise twists again, so I won't say anything more about the story. Just know that if you pick it up, you're going to have a hard time putting it down.
If you're a fan of heists and snarky banter and light mystery, you MUST read this series from the beginning. I promise, you won't regret it!
Rating: A-/B+ (4½ stars)
Note: I received a review copy of this title from the publisher via NetGalley. Thanks, Sourcebooks Casablanca!
Penelope Blue might be my favorite heroine ever, which is saying A LOT. Her voice is so fresh, so snarky, and so distinct, and the author has done such an AMAZING job over the course of the series with Pen's character arc. She's still devious. She's still all kinds of sarcastic. She's still fiercely stubborn. But she's also a whole lot more, and she proves this in spades in Seeking Mr. Wrong. (See what I did there? Spades? And this story features a high-stakes poker tournament?? Never mind...)
There were some fun surprise twists again, so I won't say anything more about the story. Just know that if you pick it up, you're going to have a hard time putting it down.
If you're a fan of heists and snarky banter and light mystery, you MUST read this series from the beginning. I promise, you won't regret it!
Rating: A-/B+ (4½ stars)
Note: I received a review copy of this title from the publisher via NetGalley. Thanks, Sourcebooks Casablanca!
December 19, 2017
LOVED this book! This is a wonderful series that pits FBI agent Grant against and/or with his wife Penelope - a renowned jewelry thief. Because of her husband, Penelope has gone straight and uses her skills for good. This puts her as Grant's back-up on a ship filled with thieves with Grant undercover trying to identify an elusive criminal.
This is a caper style tale, except that instead of stealing the tiara, they're trying to protect it from all the thieves on the ship. As they're in international waters, no back up is available, so both Grant and Penelope change the plan without telling the each other. This leads to a very entertaining story that had me turning pages just as quickly as possible.
This is a must read for fans of the genre. While this is part of a series, this is a stand alone novel, however you'll enjoy it so much more if you've read the prior books. The author is on my must read authors' list.
This is a caper style tale, except that instead of stealing the tiara, they're trying to protect it from all the thieves on the ship. As they're in international waters, no back up is available, so both Grant and Penelope change the plan without telling the each other. This leads to a very entertaining story that had me turning pages just as quickly as possible.
This is a must read for fans of the genre. While this is part of a series, this is a stand alone novel, however you'll enjoy it so much more if you've read the prior books. The author is on my must read authors' list.
March 17, 2018
The Penelope Blue books are such a wonderful series, and this installment is no exception. Sexy, smart, funny and entertaining, Seeking Mr. Wrong checks all the boxes. The plot kept me guessing the whole way through and the resolution was surprising and satisfying. There were so many moving pieces and characters with their own shady motivations that I have no idea how Ms. Morgan kept track of them all, never mind made it easy for me to do so. I was reading this on the subway and my train arrived at the station just as I reached the WTF's-going-to-happen climax and I seriously considered staying on the train just to get my answers. Tamara Morgan's writing voice flows naturally and hilariously, and I'm envious of her gift for pacing and plotting. This series deserves so many more readers and I'm off to recommend it to as many people as possible.
March 2, 2018
It's not often you can pair a jewel thief with a FBI agent, have them marry and fight crime together. However, it totally works for Penelope Blue and Grant. Although she is devoted to her husband her loyalties are tested often by her former gang of thieves. They are a fun bunch with crazy personalities and lots of love for Pen. This time there is a cruise, a gambling cruise, for the rich and criminal, to win the ugliest and most valuable tiara ever. Grant has his mission to find a vanishing and mysterious criminal when Penelope must try to keep the tiara from being stolen. Filled with mischievous moments, flirty comments, and outlandish plans this was a great addition to the series. My copy came through Netgalley and my review written voluntarily.
January 27, 2018
Penelope Blue is an ex jewel thief married to, Grant, an FBI agent. Now she works with her husband to help catch her former colleagues. Grant is still recovering from a bullet wound when he agrees to go undercover on a mission. Penelope is on the mission too but has to pretend she doesn’t know him.
This is part of the Penelope Blue series but if you haven’t read the previous books in the series you will still enjoy this book. There is plenty of suspense in this story. The mission doesn’t go exactly as planned which creates all sorts of complications. There is a twist at the end of the story that caught me completely off guard. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.
This is part of the Penelope Blue series but if you haven’t read the previous books in the series you will still enjoy this book. There is plenty of suspense in this story. The mission doesn’t go exactly as planned which creates all sorts of complications. There is a twist at the end of the story that caught me completely off guard. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.
February 12, 2018
Seeking Mr Wrong - Tamara Morgan
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A fun filled adventure with Penelope Blue, reformed jewel thief and her husband Grant, hard headed FBI agent.
Yep, great combination of characters, placed into an uncertain situation to thwart the theft of some high priced rocks on the high seas with a high stakes card game and every known bad guy under their watchful eye.
When plans change, mayhem ensues but what a rollicking fun story. I think Penelope Blue has become a new favourite and I look forward to seeing what she gets up to next.
Great writing, well structured story with easily connected characters. Tamara Morgan has every aspect covered for a great read.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A fun filled adventure with Penelope Blue, reformed jewel thief and her husband Grant, hard headed FBI agent.
Yep, great combination of characters, placed into an uncertain situation to thwart the theft of some high priced rocks on the high seas with a high stakes card game and every known bad guy under their watchful eye.
When plans change, mayhem ensues but what a rollicking fun story. I think Penelope Blue has become a new favourite and I look forward to seeing what she gets up to next.
Great writing, well structured story with easily connected characters. Tamara Morgan has every aspect covered for a great read.
March 4, 2018
A cool third book of an interesting couple. An FBI agent and an ex-thief. Penelope acted as Grant’s sort-of back up. The story flowed seamlessly, very intriguing and kept me reading to the end. Another winner for sure. Penelope and Grant was also a great couple. They’re very different, yet completed each other. Their love to one another was heart warming. It’s cute that as an ex professional thief, the temptation was always there. Cool… Oh, we got to meet interesting characters here as well. Definitely a well worth reading. Very enjoyable!
I was provided a complementary copy by the author / publisher through NetGalley, but this in no way influenced my thoughts or opinions.
I was provided a complementary copy by the author / publisher through NetGalley, but this in no way influenced my thoughts or opinions.
December 19, 2017
Grant is a very protective man, “I’ll effing kill him,” Grant says, his voice a low growl." Grant just doesn't understand his woman at times, “and then we can move on to the sheer audacity of you sauntering around in that bikini with a twentymillion -dollar tiara on your head.” I liked this book, I love this series Grant and Penelope are so great for each other even though they're complete opposites.
March 3, 2018
ARC - I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest
Penelope used to be a renowed Jewelry thief.
Since she married her FBI agent husband, she used her powers for good.
Grant decided to go undercover in a cruise ship full of criminal.
Can he play the part?
Can Penelope keep her husband safe ?
Very entertaining book!
I loved the storytelling + the characters
The storytelling + the character's build were awesome!
Penelope used to be a renowed Jewelry thief.
Since she married her FBI agent husband, she used her powers for good.
Grant decided to go undercover in a cruise ship full of criminal.
Can he play the part?
Can Penelope keep her husband safe ?
Very entertaining book!
I loved the storytelling + the characters
The storytelling + the character's build were awesome!
March 8, 2018
This is a great book; this is the third book in the Penelope Blue Series written by Tamara Morgan. This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night. If you are looking for a great book, then you need to read this book. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
January 12, 2019
I did not enjoy this one nearly as much as the previous installment in this series ("Saving Mr Perfect"). The novelty of an ex-thief marrying and FBI agent has worn off for me and whilst the book was still fun to read it, was not all that great.
The best part of the book was the opening scene which was well written and fairly entertaining. It is a great pity that after a promising start, the rest of the story was a bit of a let-down.
The best part of the book was the opening scene which was well written and fairly entertaining. It is a great pity that after a promising start, the rest of the story was a bit of a let-down.
January 15, 2020
Love the series so far. It's over the top Bond meets Cat Woman but the author makes it work. The narration is from Penelope Blue's (the cat burglar turned wife of a FBI officer) perspective. Lots of twists all the way to the end including the identity of Johnny Francis whom they go casting a bait for in a luxury cruise poker game tournament complete with Luxor Diamond worth 20 M$ grand prize.
February 7, 2018
This series has been fun to read. Well written. Our turned straight thief is helping her husband on an assignment.
This review is based on the ARC provided by the author and/or the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
This review is based on the ARC provided by the author and/or the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
March 7, 2018
What could possibly go wrong when a former jewel they and an FBI agent get married? Add to the mix that she's now working as a consultant for the FBI and has to act as backup in an undercover operation. With a very sought after tiara up for grabs that's on every jewel there's most wanted list...
May 4, 2018
Another great book, although I would knock this one back down to the solid four, just because I thought the Grant pov's in book 2 really helped it, and I missed it in this one.
(Totally called Johnny's identity, though)
(Totally called Johnny's identity, though)
April 27, 2020
Another super fun Penelope Blue story!
Started out a bit slow for me, but in no time turned into where I hated to put it down for anything. Loved the introduction of new characters, twists, and action, along with Penelope's hilarious sense of humor! More, please!!
Started out a bit slow for me, but in no time turned into where I hated to put it down for anything. Loved the introduction of new characters, twists, and action, along with Penelope's hilarious sense of humor! More, please!!
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