The Tenderness of Thieves

A summer romance filled with danger and lies Jane is ready for a fantastic summer. In fact, she's pretty sure the universe owes her one. This past winter, Jane was held at knifepoint during an armed robbery and the specter of that night still haunts her. A summer romance with one of the town bad boys—sexy Handel Davies, who takes her breath away and makes her feel like a bolder version of herself—seems like the universe's way of paying her back. But bad boys always have secrets, and Handel's secret just might shatter Jane completely. This suspense novel marries psychological thriller with summer romance and is perfect for teen fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl. "Tempting, sexy, and dangerous, this book will steal your heart. I was...completely lured by the story's dark twists and turns." –Marie Rutkoski, author of The Winner's Curse "Donna Freitas's stunning prose catapulted this dark, seductive tale...