Tempting Thieves is a multi-author romantasy collection featuring cunning thieves who outsmart relentless hunters, steal forbidden treasures, and find love along the way.
With enemies-to-lovers tension, slow-burn longing, forced proximity, secret identities, only one bed, and grumpy/sunshine dynamics, every story delivers an irresistible fantasy escape.
Perfect for fans of forbidden romance, morally gray heroes, daring rogues, and clean yet sizzling chemistry.
to sway a rogue | april 4
Nicki Chapelway
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The morally grey characters of Six of Crows combine with the storytelling of Once Upon a Time in this swoony romantic fantasy novella about thieves, undeath, and innkeeping.
A thief queen, an undead rogue, and a vampiric assassin walk into an inn…
A thousand years ago, Talyria was a queen of thieves. Robbed of everything by a nearly eternal sleep and a powerful necromancer who is still on the loose, she vows to reclaim what she once lost. But that’s easier said than done when faced with the crippling fear of that necromancer finding her again. Especially since a new crime lord seems to have taken her place as the ruler of the criminal underworld, and he won’t be giving up his power easily.
Forced to lay low while she plots her revenge, Talyria finds an unwitting innkeeper’s son to marry her and pass her off as his brand-new bride. He has no idea of her secrets. But Victor has secrets of his own. Like that he’s actually a thief, and the fact that he isn’t fully alive anymore. Or that he’s now the host of the demigod of chaos.
Corallin is the daughter of the famed crime lord Elwis the Eel and she is on the hunt for a spellbook. Her quest has brought her through a blizzard to the door of Talyria and Victor’s inn. Little does she know; she isn’t the only thief who is staying the night.
Or the only killer.
With a terrible snowstorm brewing outside, everyone finds themselves trapped in the inn until dawn. But as bodies begin piling up within Victor, Talyria, and Corallin realize that they aren’t the only ones harboring a secret.
And one of those secrets is going to get them all killed.
May the best thief survive.
to sway a bard | april 11
Angela J. Ford
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She's an uncatchable thief. He's a determined sheriff. When they clash, the unexpected happens.
Zula, the notorious Blue-Feathered Bard, lives for the thrill of her heists, heedless of the consequences. Her latest job—pilfering priceless treasures from a peaceful troll village—could spark a kingdom-wide conflict, making it her riskiest venture yet. Brimming with confidence, she anticipates nothing but success. What she doesn't expect is Neo.
Neo, the kingdom's sheriff, is determined to bring Zula—an uncatchable thief armed with a magical ukulele—to justice. With a secret weapon at his disposal and a growing infatuation with the cunning thief, his duty has never been more challenging.
When a chance encounter brings them together, stirring unexpected emotions, a thrilling chase begins. Both determined to achieve their goals, neither expects their hearts to be caught in the crossfire. Will Zula execute one final, daring escape, or will Neo's love prove to be the ultimate snare?
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to sway a prince | april 18
Jessica M. Butler
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A stolen dragon. A defiant dragon rider. And the cold prince who refuses to let either of them go.
For fifteen years, Astraia has roamed the world with the ancient dragon who saved her after her family and kingdom were lost. He is her freedom, her only constant—until the last Sentinel prince steals him away.
Ramiel, the last heir of the Sentinels, is sworn to protect the fragile boundary between realms. Astraia’s dragon is not just any dragon—he is one of the twelve sacred weavers that keeps the Chasm from swallowing the world.
Unaware of the dragon’s past, Astraia breaks into Ramiel’s tower to take back what’s hers—only to be caught. Now, she is Ramiel’s prisoner, and she swears vengeance upon him to free her beloved dragon and keep him from perishing in the sealing of the Chasm.
He refuses to let her dragon go. She refuses to surrender. But as the world fractures around them, Astraia must face a painful truth—her dragon may not be hers to keep and the Chasm is far more dangerous than she ever imagined. She couldn’t save her family. She couldn’t save her kingdom. And now, as the Chasm cracks larger than before, she realizes she is about to lose more than just her dragon. If she fails, she won’t just lose her dragon—she’ll lose Ramiel too, the man she was never meant to love but can no longer imagine living without as he prepares to pay the ultimate price to save the world.
A slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy, this Sleeping Beauty-inspired retelling includes grumpy & sunshine, dragon riders, found family, and he falls first. One-click now to step into a world of magic, passion, and dragons. -
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to sway a swindler | april 25
Megan Charlie
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The Pied Piper is a con artist, not a hero. But when a spirited young woman upends his latest scheme, he finds himself on a quest he never agreed to.
As’ad makes his living the dishonest way—unleashing swarms of rats into unsuspecting towns and then "saving" them for a hefty price. It's a good gig, if you don’t mind a little deception. But when Rahma, an infuriatingly determined girl with too much faith in the world, insists he escort her across the kingdom to find her missing best friend, his well-crafted schemes begin to unravel.Rahma is relentless. She talks too much, trusts too easily, and has no idea how to survive beyond her own doorstep. Yet, as they stumble upon a dangerous conspiracy—one that involves missing orphans and a sinister underground network—As’ad realizes he might actually care. Not just about the fate of those children… but about Rahma.
Too bad she has no business falling for a scoundrel. And he has no business falling for her.
For fans of fairytale retellings, slow-burn romance, and adventure with a touch of humor. This clean fantasy romance novella features a charming rogue, an independent heroine, forced proximity, witty banter, and a heartwarming journey of redemption.
to sway a charlatan | may 2
Daphinie Cramsie
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Harlow Hedgewater is by all accounts a 34-year-old astute wizard who just snatched an apprenticeship to a high-ranking wizard known for going through apprentices faster than the rumors of their solitude can spread. In reality, she’s an undercover thief hell-bent on stealing a mysterious relic from the eccentric Atlas Daggerroot. She must get close to them to find the magically-hidden vault within their moody sentient manor. The relic is her key to finally realizing her dream of serving as a Thieves Guild council member and making the world remember her. But she quickly discovers she’ll have to balance the charade of being an accomplished wizard with steering her heart away from Atlas who continuously surprises her with tenderness she doesn’t believe she deserves. With each shared adventure, Harlow gets further away from repeating her pattern of running away when she gets too close. Falling in love with her mark was never the plan and now her promised social status hangs in the balance. She must decide if this strict, no-nonsense life she’s been forcing herself to build is really what life is meant to be or if it’s time to let go and let her heart lead.
To Sway A Charlatan is a queer cozy romantasy with magic in abundance and low stakes (though that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of adventure). The book will appeal to readers who enjoy cozy fantasy in the style of Travis Baldree’s Legends and Lattes and Rebecca Thorne’s Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea and readers who love the romance between the socially-torn lovers of Olivia Atwater’s Half A Soul.
to sway a soul | may 9
Ireen Chau
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A passionate painter's apprentice. An art thief without a soul. The bargain that brings them together.
Half a Soul meets your favorite historical C-drama in this Chinese folktale-inspired romantasy novella.When Zhi Lan turned down the opportunity to become a nobleman’s concubine, she vowed to make her own fortune—not marry into it. But as a lowly farm girl, becoming a self-sustaining artist like her master Dan Li Chen is a lofty goal. Her meager fortune finally takes a turn when Master Dan’s recent masterpiece catches the attention of the city magistrate, who offers them both his esteemed patronage. But when the prized painting is stolen, the magistrate issues an impossible ultimatum: paint a replica in three short days or hang with the criminal who stole from him.
Zhi Lan knows her only choice is to recover the masterpiece—even if it means joining forces with the uncommonly handsome thief who stole it.It has been six years since Shao Qing made a foolish bargain with a demon. The price? His soul. Since then, he has been traveling with a raucous band of art thieves, numb to everything but the thrill of their heists. But when an impassioned painter’s apprentice blackmails him into returning her master's painting, his long-dormant emotions begin to awaken. Compelled and unexpectedly intrigued, he accepts her bargain.
However, retrieving the stolen artwork proves more difficult than either of them anticipated. When the two are forced to conduct a heist of their own, Zhi Lan and Shao Qing must rely on one another despite their conflicting beliefs. Suddenly Zhi Lan is questioning the principles she has always lived by, while Shao Qing begins to suspect he might have something left to lose.
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to sway a flame | may 16
Brianna A. Shaffery
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A common thief. The kingdom’s protector. And the stone that could damn them all.
Tasked with stealing a powerful artifact from the formidable archduke of Kordouva, Adelaide is forced to balance her conscience against her need for survival. When she’s threatened by the Master of Thieves herself, Adelaide swallows her guilt and focuses on her mission, desperate to provide the only medication that can keep her mother alive. But can she weave a lie careful enough to keep her safe yet convincing enough to get close to the archduke to steal the Eye of Behelwer?
Archduke Gavin Hughes does not know the luxury of rest. The sworn protector of Kordouva and closest advisor to the king, Gavin must now safeguard the most dangerous artifact of all: the Eye of Behelwer. With his investigation into the years-long string of thefts stalled, he devises a plan to draw the thief out of hiding—after all, what better way to catch a thief than to become their target?
Thrust into each other’s lives, Adelaide and Gavin soon realize neither is at all who they seemed. As they grow closer, so too does the threat of the Eye falling into the wrong hands. When Mistress Scrabs and her powerful new alliance threatens more than Adelaide’s family, can the pair come together in time to save Kordouva or will Penumbra’s Army cast a shadow over the country once more? -
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to sway a trickster | may 23
Jes Drew
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She sacrificed everything for her people.
He will do whatever it takes to save himself.
Their marriage is the last hope for peace.
In a world where mortals and Olympians are at war, Hebe has only known suffering. Her fate changes completely, though, when she goes to the altar to sacrifice herself for the sake of her village. Suddenly, she is wed to a god who dislikes her almost as much as she can't stand him. However, their marriage might just be the one thing that can prove peace is possible between their peoples . . . if they don't kill each other first.
Promotheus is fighting on the wrong side. That is, the one that isn't the most beneficial to him. Before he can free himself from the one immortal campaigning for humanity, though, he finds himself bound to the most frustrating of mortals. He has no intention of making their marriage work as he plays the long game. But when they are sent to Olympus in search of a new weapon Zeus intends to release on the mortals, Prometheus sees his chance to steal a new life for himself. That is, if his new wife doesn't steal his heart first. But only the most foolish of immortals lets themselves fall in love. And only complete and utter folly could drive anyone to steal from the King of Olympus himself . . . -
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to sway a rival | may 30
M.J. Iorkighir
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A low stakes rival to lovers, hybrid vampires, and friendly dragons fantasy romance.
Two determined thieves, and a quest through a dragon filled forest.
If Morai Stoneheart loves anything, it's besting a Heathrow. The rivalry between their thieving guilds started long before Morai and Luka, but if you ask her, they do it best. Their families live right next to one another, to keep the competition close. Neither is getting away with much unless they're very clever.
So, when Morai falls for Luka, she doesn't tell her family. In fact, she doesn't even tell Luka. If she can just pull off one final job, she can establish her own guild, and live guilt free with whomever she wants. But to pull off the heist, she'll have to outwit her strongest rival him.
Luka Heathrow is an excellent thief. But try as he might, he's never quite been able to abscond with his true love's heart. And it's not just because she's a Stoneheart. Luka has responsibilities.
As the first born, he's destined to take over the family guild. What's more, if anyone discovers his healing magic, he'll be carted off to the temple of Rapha, never to see the outside world again.
It feels impossible, but Luka can't seem to let Morai go. So, when she tries to steal an elixir from the mage tower, he thwarts her plans. But thieving inside one's own city is illegal. When they're caught, as punishment, the head mage sends Morai and Luka on a wild quest.
Trekking through an enchanted forest filled with dragons and a plethora of magical creatures, Morai and Luka must work together to secure a rare ingredient for the mage. But the farther they stray into the woods, the more it becomes clear they need to be honest with one another.
Because the forest isn't as charming or innocuous as it seems. It's breathing around them, literally.
to sway a vagabond | june 13
Stephanie BwaBwa
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A thief bound by blood, a vagabond hunted by Fallen angels, and a grave that will claim them both.
Fabienne Evruel sold her freedom to save her sister’s life. Now, she steals to repay the blood debt that shackles her to a ruthless syndicate. When her latest heist is sabotaged by the reckless and dangerously attractive rogue, Emmanuel Alfonse, she loses more than the prize—she loses her last chance at freedom. Captured and forced into an impossible mission, she must steal a lost artifact from the grave of a king… or watch everything she loves be destroyed.
Emmanuel has spent years outrunning his past—and the Fallen angels who are hunting him for his blood. When his latest gamble turns to disaster, he finds himself bound to Fabienne, fierce, calculating and also a beautiful distraction. Forced into an uneasy alliance, they descend into a world of shadows and giants, where ancient magic, merciless bounty hunters, and an unstoppable darkness hunt them at every turn.
Betrayal strikes deep. Survival demands trust. And as a monstrous evil rises, faith and love may be their only chance. But love has no place in a world where angels fall, debts demand blood, and salvation comes at a price neither of them can afford.
Perfect for fans of epic fantasy with swoon, thrilling adventure, and redemption arcs, this tale delivers heart-pounding action, sizzling tension, and a love strong enough to defy the darkness.
Meet the Authors
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Nicki Chapelway
Swoony Romantic Fantasy
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Angela J. Ford
Standalone Romantasy
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Jessica M. Butler
Gripping adventures, passionate romances, rich worlds, complex characters
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Megan Charlie
Cozy Romantic Fantasy
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Daphinie Cramsie
Cozy Romantic Fantasy
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Ireen Chau
Author & Illustrator
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Brianna R. Shaffery
Speculative Fiction
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Jes Drew
Swoony no-spice romance
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M.J Iorkighir
Author
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Eliza Tilton
Timeless Romance & Epic Fantasy
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Stephanie BwaBwa
Immersive, Diverse, Epic Fantasy
FAQs
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Tempting Thieves is a multi-author collab, which means each author writes a standalone book and follows the same prompt or theme. In Tempting Thieves, each book features a thief and clean, no-spice, romance.
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Each book is a standalone, complete story featuring a different couple set in a different world. Read in any order.