Stolen at First Sight - Paperback

by Renee Wilde (Author)

In the shadows of London and the splendor of Venice, a thief and a lady must risk everything for love and survival.

Jack Covert, once known as Jack Redstone, left behind his noble heritage to become one of London's most skilled thieves, living by his own code and shunning his painful past. His solitary existence is upended when a rare job in Bloomsbury brings him face to face with the captivating Mildred diRossi. Millie, a Venetian beauty with a tragic lineage, has found a place in Bloomsbury but feels adrift. Their unexpected encounter sparks a chain of events that thrusts them into danger and intrigue.

When Jack discovers that the locket he stole holds a deadly secret, he is driven to protect Millie from assassins. Their journey to unravel the locket's mystery takes them from London's elite circles to the canals of Venice, where their mutual attraction ignites. Aboard a packet boat bound for the Mediterranean, they strike a precarious bargain to find comfort in each other without fully surrendering to their desires. However, the seductive allure of Venice and the threat of their enemies bring their hearts into conflict.

Amidst Venice's enchanting carnevale, Jack and Millie give in to their passion, knowing their love faces insurmountable obstacles. When Millie is kidnapped by a sinister debtor, Jack, determined to save her, rallies allies for a daring rescue. Their perilous journey reveals the depth of their love and the courage to confront their pasts. Stolen at First Sight is a tale of adventure, passion, and redemption, set against the romantic backdrops of Regency England and Venice. Will Jack and Millie overcome their pasts to forge a future together?