A Thief's Stubborn Heart

Joseph Aster arrives in Philadelphia with big dreams. He is determined to become a successful shipbuilder, no matter how long it takes. On one of his first few days in the city, he encounters a beautiful woman in a red dress. She leaves him in awe but also empties his pockets. The enchantress is a Philadelphia riverfront siren. A pickpocket who uses her looks to distract men while she swipes whatever they have on their persons. Furious, Joseph is determined to retrieve his money and move on. But once he finds his siren, his intrigue grows. She is like no one he has ever met.

Maggie Kincaide doesn’t have time for dalliances. As a successful pickpocket, she only has time to ensure she brings in enough money to help support her make-shift family, the Nelson Street Gang. Still, the moment she meets the handsome man, she knows there is something different about him—something that makes her go warm all over. Foolishly, she gives him back his money and then starts spending time with him—listening to his lofty dreams.

Could these very different people be each other’s happily ever after or will they let their past tear them apart?

*Don’t miss out on this Nouveau Riche series’ prequel. Learn about the people who raised Jack, Sam, Annie, and Sophia Kincaide. Steam 2