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Finley Goodhart Crime Capers
Sassy Southern Suspense
Ex-con Finley Goodhart finds her criminal past--and criminal ex-boyfriend--useful in catching crooks. Can she make up for her past by helping victims double-cross their swindler? More importantly, can she convince Lex that going straight is the best (and most challenging) hustle of all?
Books in the series:
The Pig'n A Poke (prequel novella)
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The Finley Goodhart Crime Caper series is a romantic crime caper series featuring a former con artist who uses her grifting skills to solve crimes. Set in a world of high-stakes cons, emotional redemption, and romantic tension, Finley partners with her ex-boyfriend to take down criminals while struggling to stay on the straight and narrow.
A fast-paced blend of heist fiction, romantic suspense, and character-driven storytelling.
Perfect for Fans Of:
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Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series
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Gretchen Archer's Davis Way Crime Caper series
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Anna Lee Huber's Lady Darby Mysteries
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Ocean's Eleven
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Leverage
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Sneaky Pete
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Wild Cards
Tropes & Themes:
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con artist heroine
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second chance romance
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partners in crime
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redemption arc
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heist mystery
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romantic suspense
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fast-paced crime
Tone & Style:
• fast-paced and witty
• sexy-but-not-explicit romance
• Southern heist caper voice
• banter-driven chemistry with light suspense
For readers who love a character arc, Finley struggles between her past as a grifter and her desire for redemption, creating emotional stakes that elevate the suspense and romance.
Finley Goodhart Crime Caper FAQs
What is the Finley Goodhart Crime Caper series about?
The Finley Goodhart Crime Caper series features a former con artist who uses her grifting skills to help victims outsmart swindlers. Set in the South, Finley partners with her charming ex-boyfriend Lex to take down criminals—while trying to stay on the straight and narrow herself.
What genre is the Finley Goodhart series?
A fast-paced blend of heist fiction, romantic suspense, and character-driven comedy. Perfect for fans of Ocean's Eleven-style capers with a strong female lead, a second-chance romance, and a Southern twist.
Is there romance in the Finley Goodhart series?
Yes! The series features a second-chance romance between Finley and her ex-boyfriend Lex—with all the tension you'd expect from two people running cons and resisting each other at the same time.
Where should I start?
Grab The Pig'n A Poke, the free prequel novella for VIP Readers, then dive into The Cupid Caper, the first full novel in the series.