by Chuck Hogan
First published 2010
Doug MacRay and his three partners storm a Boston bank with masks and guns. They take manager Claire Keesey hostage and empty the vault before escaping to Charlestown. The job goes smoothly, but Doug makes an unexpected mistake. He falls for Claire during the robbery. Later, he seeks her out without his disguise. Claire feels drawn to him despite not knowing his true identity. Their relationship deepens as an FBI agent closes in on Doug's crew. Doug dreams of leaving his criminal life behind to build a future with Claire. Then his team discovers an opportunity to rob Fenway Park. The baseball stadium heist could be the perfect final score. Doug faces an impossible choice between the biggest job of his career and the woman he loves. His pursuit of Claire may destroy everything he hopes to protect.
Genres: drama, romance, suspense, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, impossible-choice, redemption, star-crossed-lovers
Setting: Boston, Charlestown, Fenway Park
Period: Contemporary
6 pages · Audio CD · Simon & Schuster Audio
Content warnings: violence