Caught with a Stolen Diamond

Thieves of the Ton #5

by Sandra Sookoo

Jewels and treasures hold no worth when held against the lives of loved ones.


Though thrilled to adventure again, the Countess of Archewyne worries their unexpected trip to India will delay her first official mission as a new king's agent. But when Emmaline is told she and her husband will trade a priceless diamond for the kidnapped daughter of a marquess, she's willing to make the sacrifice. Too bad no one knows exactly where the sought-after jewel is.


Miles Lawrence Hawkins, the fifth Earl of Archewyne, is looking forward to being out in the field again and away from the ton. Defending England's interests from nefarious blackhearts is one of his favorite ways to spend time. But when he and his beloved wife embark on a fool's mission to steal the Third Eye of Shiva and they stumble upon troubling clues from his past during their arduous journey across the world, he can't help but think there should be a limit on men who wish his country ill.


As Emmaline and Miles are introduced to the exotic life behind an Indian prince's palace walls, things aren't what they seem. A bid for power reveals who truly controls the area while an insidious lie puts them both in danger. As peril dogs their steps and desperation fuels their actions, they must use every wile and skill they have in order to survive. For the sake of their little family and their own romance, they will give it their all. What else besides king, country and love is worth the fight?

Genres: Historical, Historical Romance

364 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 20, 2018

About the author

Sandra Sookoo is a bestselling author who firmly believes every person deserves acceptance and a happy ending. Most days you can find her creating scandal and mischief in the Regency-era, serendipity and happenstance in Victorian America or snarky humor in the contemporary world. Reading romance is a lot like eating fine chocolates—you can’t just have one. Good thing books don’t have calories!

When she’s not wearing out computer keyboards, Sandra spends time with her real life Prince Charming in central Indiana where she’s been known to goof off and make moments count because the key to life is laughter. A Disney fan since the age of ten, when her soul gets bogged down and her imagination flags, a trip to Walt Disney World is in order. Nothing fuels her dreams more than the land of eternal happy endings, hope and love stories.

Reviews

[Lori D · Rating 5 out of 5]

A skillfully plotted, fast paced adventure, Caught with a Stolen Diamond is all that you could ask for and more. This is an amazing series which has taken one couple through their first meeting and then all of their adventures. I fell in love from the very first story and have anxiously waited as each new book was written. Emmaline, the Countess of Archweyne and her husband Miles met when they were young and with their families in Egypt. Fate would have it that they reconnected years later and married (what a story that is!) But this tale finds them in England taking care of their two children when Miles is summoned to a mission in the field (did I mention he works for the crown and so does Emmy?) The circumstances involved taking a diamond that had been stolen, which they are able to retrieve and traveling to India to exchange that jewel for a kidnapped lady. Complicated you say? Well it does become so as plots and lies come to the surface and land Emmy and Miles in deep water. Sandra Sookoo is able to capture the very essence of the era and the land of India. The characters come alive and I felt I was with them and looking over their shoulders. What is so wonderful is the passionate true love Miles and Emmy have for each other and the devotion to their children and friends. It comes out clearly through the writing and warms the heart. But with all of the twist and turns, it is not always clear who is to be trusted and what the hidden agenda of the other players might be. Be prepared to not be able to put this story down once you begin and holding your breath as dangers are faced and lives are at stake. I think this was my favorite of the series (ok until I read the next one!) but it can be read as a stand alone book. But do yourself a favor and read them all. You will be glad you did!! 10***

[Kelly Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first time reading one of Sandra's books and I'm hooked! She knows how to take you on an adventure that will have you holding your breath at every turn. I was up until 3am reading because I couldn't put it down. I loved that they are married and this continues their romance in a way. I really like that this book shows every stop on the way to India and is full of surprises every place they go. It is full of twists and surprises while they try to save everything including each other.  There are also hints of other things going on with others that left me excited for more.

Emmaline is my favorite heroine! She can fight, is stubborn, and you do not want to mess with her. I loved that even though she would get mad at being told what to do she would realize the reason behind it. She doesn't hold her tongue either.

Miles is also a favorite because he doesn't hold back his feelings and you don't want to even hint at hurting his family. I loved that even though he loved the life of being an agent he didn't let that cloud his judgment.

I will definitely be getting the other books! 

Copy received for an honest and voluntary review.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a delightful, exciting escapade Miles and Emmaline find themselves. They set out to rescue a woman who is allegedly kidnapped. Emmaline faces judgement and misogyny as well as danger to her children. Miles faces his hardest mission ever. He must rescue an innocent all while trying to keep his wife and children alive. With the help of many colorful and entertaining secondary characters, they rush forth to complete said mission.

The author writes the story in a way that the characters connect to the reader. She keeps you captivated wanting to know what will happen next. Will they survive? Who will die? What are the repercussions?

This was an all nighter book for me. I couldn't put it down. There were several surprise throughout, each one left me excited for the next

I laughed and feared as well as cursed and giggled. Can't wait to read the next adventure !!

[Belinda Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suspenseful!

Brilliantly written, this installment in the Thieves of the Ton series is absolutely incredible! There is a myriad of characters in this story, each with their own quirks in their personalities. Good versus evil is extreme in this tale. Ms. Sookoo skillfully writes a story high on suspense. The action slowly grows over the length of the account until the peak of the conflict. It leaves one breathless with heart racing. An excellent story with a convoluted plot, the reader clamors for yet more. A must read by any account.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sandra Sookoo has put her deft touch and expansive knowledge of history to transform a gentile Regency into a tale of fast paced danger in far off places. This fifth of her Thieves of the Ton series is the first I’ve read. With enough hints of the heroes back story to allow Caught with a Stolen Diamond to stand alone, the reader will be lured into finding more in the rest of the series. Though Miles and Emmaline’s uncertain survival in India makes for nail biting reading first.