Harry Booth started stealing at nine to keep a roof over his ailing mothers head, slipping into luxurious, empty homes at night to find items he could trade for precious cash. When his mother finally succumbed to cancer, he left Chicagobut kept up his nightwork.
Wandering from the Outer Banks to Savannah to New Orleans, he dons new identities and stays careful, observant, distant. He cant afford to attract attentionor get attached. Still, he cant help letting his guard down when he meets Miranda Emerson. But the powerful bond between them cannot lastbecause not all thieves follow Harrys code of honor. Some pay others to take risks so they can hoard more treasures. Some are driven by a desire to own people the way they own paintings and jewels. And after Harry takes a lucrative job commissioned by Carter LaPorte, LaPorte sees a tool he can use, and decides he wants to own Harry.
The man is a predator more frightening than the alligators that haunt the bayouand when he strongarms Harry into robbing a Baltimore museum, Harry abandons Mirandacruelly, with no explanationand disappears. But no matter what name he uses or where he goes, LaPorte casts a shadow over Harrys life. To truly free himself, he must face down his enemy once and for all. Only then can he hope to possess something more valuable than anything he has ever stolen
Dive into the thrilling world of "Nightwork" by the masterful storyteller, Nora Roberts. This captivating 2023 release follows the intricate life of Harry Booth, a charming thief with a strict moral code, as he navigates a treacherous landscape of stolen treasures, dangerous alliances, and the enduring hope for something more. Harrys journey begins in the shadows of Chicago, where he learns to pickpocket at a young age to provide for his ailing mother. This desperate act evolves into a sophisticated skill as he grows, leading him to adopt various identities and traverse the American South, from the serene Outer Banks to the historic streets of Savannah and the vibrant heart of New Orleans. Harry's life is a careful dance, maintaining distance and evading attention, always one step ahead of exposure. Everything changes when Harry encounters Miranda Emerson. A powerful and unexpected bond forms, threatening the carefully constructed walls around his heart. But Harrys world is far from simple. He operates in a realm where not all thieves adhere to the same principles. Some are driven by greed and a thirst for power, willing to exploit others for their own gain. Enter Carter LaPorte, a ruthless and influential collector who views people as mere possessions, much like his valuable art and jewels. When Harry undertakes a high-stakes job for LaPorte, he inadvertently attracts the attention of a predator far more dangerous than he could have imagined. LaPorte sees Harry as a valuable tool, someone he wants to control. LaPorte's influence extends to the corrupt underbelly of Baltimore, where he strongarms Harry into an impossible heist at a local museum. Forced to protect Miranda from LaPorte's reach, Harry makes a heartbreaking decision: he abandons her without explanation, vanishing into the shadows to safeguard her from the impending danger. But escaping LaPorte's grasp proves to be an impossible feat. No matter the alias or the location, LaPorte's shadow looms large, threatening to consume Harry's every move. To truly break free from this relentless pursuit and reclaim his life, Harry must confront his enemy head-on, engaging in a dangerous game of cat and mouse where the stakes are higher than ever before. "Nightwork" is more than just a story of heists and escapes; it's a tale of survival, redemption, and the enduring power of human connection. Can Harry outsmart a powerful adversary who sees him as nothing more than a pawn? Can he ever hope to find true freedom and reclaim the love he sacrificed? This is a gripping thriller from a master of suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Get your copy now and experience the pulse-pounding suspense that only Nora Roberts can deliver. Perfect for fans of romantic suspense and thrilling crime dramas. Discover the secrets hidden within "Nightwork" and see if Harry can finally possess something more valuable than anything he has ever stolen.