Emit’s painting is stolen, and he is mega pissed. The gallery hires extra help, Diego, to keep more work from being stolen. On top of that, police officer Ray is keeping an eye on the situation too. But Ray may turn out to be a little crazy, and Diego may end up stealing his heart.
Be Warned: m/m sex
Excerpt:
What a shit day ahead. Olson asked him to sit in on the gallery manager interviews, and of course it had to fall on the day of the pool party Walter’s friend was throwing. He had Ray’s date tonight, too, but he was starting to wish more and more that he’d turned him down.
As he bitched in his head, the second interviewee came in. He found himself freezing up. Good God, this guy, Diego according to his application, was gorgeous. Messy, unkempt hair fell across his forehead, tickling his brow. His eyes were a deep amber, and when their gazes met, he saw the iris darken. He wore a button up shirt that didn’t quite fit, but he didn’t fault him for that.
“Tell us about yourself, Diego,” Olson said, oblivious to the fact Diego was a drop dead gorgeous part of the human race. Olson was happily involved with Antonio.
“My family is the most important thing to me,” Diego said, his voice deep and husky. “I am taking care of my grandmother and parents right now. I was born here, but they came from Mexico for a better life.”
“What interested you in our gallery?” Olson asked. “There is a labor shortage. You could work practically anywhere.”
Much to his surprise, Diego turned his attention from Olson to him. “It’s because of you.”
“M-me?” he stuttered.
“Yes, your art contains so much emotion. In each and every portrait you draw, you capture the feeling of the person. Getting the chance to work with my all-time favorite artist would be a dream come true.”
The words drove heat to his face and to other places he wasn’t willing to admit. “Thank you. I’m honored you feel that way about my art.” And suddenly, his fingers itched to draw. He wanted to capture this beautiful, complicated man on paper.
“We have been having trouble with pieces being stolen,” Olson said as Diego fidgeted in response. “What could you do to help prevent further thefts?”
“I’d plan to keep watch 24/7.” Though Diego had been all about eye contact moments earlier, now he wouldn’t look in his direction.
“Let me just talk with Emit in private for one second.” With a polite smile, Olson tugged at his arm. He followed the other man into the storage room. “I like him.”
And I’d like to see him naked and horizontal, he thought. “I do, too.”
“Then I’ll hire him. The last guy on my list has been in prison for rape twice.”
“Fun,” he said blandly.
Grinning, Olson went back into the other room and clapped his hands. “Well, you’ve got the job.”
For the first time, a genuine smile crossed Diego’s face. The sight of it, the way it made his heart rush, frightened him almost as much as the pool party. He had to get out of here.
“I’ve got to go.” His face burning from the internal heat, he offered his hand to Diego. “Welcome aboard, Diego.”
When Diego shook his hand, the places where skin met skin burned. He tried to shake it off, but even with the idea of the pool party looming closer, Diego took a spot in his mind.
This is a quick novella but I found it to be very entertaining to read. It was interesting and I appreciated the ending.
5/5
Surprising!
Written by C. B. on 6th May 2025
Emit is doing his best with his older brother, Walter after their parents died in a car accident. He no longer swims, as his parents were killed after his swim meet. A thief keeps stealing his pictures and Officer Ray is called to investigate. Ray, is a bit 'off' and alarms Emit. Diego is hired to help at the gallery and becomes a good friend to Walter and Emit. Good story, nice flow a few surprises not all good. Great supporting family and friends. Nice cover art! Nicely done.
4/5
Short Story
Written by Jeanne R on 6th May 2025
This is the first book I've read written by Penelope Rivers; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
This is the second book in the Love by Design Series; it is a stand-alone short story. The story is about Diego & Ray working together after a theft at the art gallery.
4/5
To Steal a Thief
Written by Sundayrays74 on 6th May 2025
I definitely enjoyed To Steal A Thief which is the second book in this series. I found the characters very interesting and relatable and so easy to get drawn into the pages of their lives. The connection and attraction was carefully crafted for a great read
5/5
Lovely read
Written by dubdub on 6th May 2025
Absolutely loved this book but it was too short! A beautifully written storyline about Emit and Diego and their relationship. So much love and caring not only between them but with their interactions with other family members and friends. Great read
5/5
Short novella
Written by Dee176 on 6th May 2025
This is a good addition to the series this is another short novella and tells the story of Emit and Diego and how they got together. I loved how caring Emit was for his brother Walter and how also from the start Diego looked out for him and as for Ray I’m glad he got what he deserved.
5/5
Surprising!
Written by Polli.P on 28th Jul 2024
A very surprising read!
This is powerful writing for a novella. For an author to capture the essence of several different characters, to make them relatable, real and very memorable in a few pages is a rare talent, to tie them together in a fascinating love story barbed with many challenging circumstances is extraordinary talent.
To Steal A Thief is sharp, witty, and cutting. Its simple prose and use of descriptive language speaks volumes. This is very clever penmanship. Ok, Ray was a bit OTT, but his antics served a purpose. Walter, absolutely spot on! And that romance between Emit and Diego, so damn cute!
Can't tell you how much I enjoyed this story. If you want a quick, fast paced, truly entertaining romance give this a go. You won't be disappointed.
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I loved how caring Emit was for his brother Walter and how also from the start Diego looked out for him and as for Ray I’m glad he got what he deserved.","date":"6th May 2025"},{"name":"Polli.P","rating":"5","title":"Surprising!","text":"A very surprising read! \r\n\r\nThis is powerful writing for a novella. For an author to capture the essence of several different characters, to make them relatable, real and very memorable in a few pages is a rare talent, to tie them together in a fascinating love story barbed with many challenging circumstances is extraordinary talent. \r\n\r\nTo Steal A Thief is sharp, witty, and cutting. Its simple prose and use of descriptive language speaks volumes. This is very clever penmanship. Ok, Ray was a bit OTT, but his antics served a purpose. Walter, absolutely spot on! And that romance between Emit and Diego, so damn cute! \r\n\r\nCan't tell you how much I enjoyed this story. If you want a quick, fast paced, truly entertaining romance give this a go. 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