The Royals of Monterra: Royal Noel (Twisted Tiaras #4)

A pretty con artist risks everything when she falls for a handsome duke.

Gennie Mars lives a double life. Known to Interpol as “The Princess,” she’s a notorious jewel thief famous throughout Europe for her disguises and ability to escape without a trace. And her gifts to charity. A modern day Robin Hood in high heels. Take from the rich, give to the poor. She was thrust into a world of crime and capers after the death of her mother when she was twelve. It’s the only life she’s ever known. Con artist, linguist, fugitive. Flanked by her mentors, Harry and his sister, the Contessa, Gennie is on the run with their latest diamond heist in her pocket when she stows away in the trunk of the sports car belonging to an English duke. A royal who has secrets of his own he’ll do anything to protect.

Jack Wolfram Blackwell, the 12th Duke of Ashburn, relishes the freedom his status gives him to pursue his passion of collecting precious artifacts. When his friend, Prince Max Risconti of Montevecchio in Monterra, invites him to excavate a rare Roman ruin near his castle over the Christmas holidays, Jack can’t resist and uses it as an excuse to avoid a most unpleasant manner back in London. When he finds out his stowaway is a pretty American girl, he suspects she’s hiding something while his passions for her ignite. Her kisses only make him more intrigued and he can’t help but wonder where he’s seen her before.

As the countdown to Christmas begins, Gennie and the duke are at odds with each other when Princess Zoey, Prince Max’s wife, hires Gennie to help the family over the holidays, never knowing she’s a jewel thief. When someone threatens the new royal baby, Gennie must make a decision whether or not to trust the duke with her secret . . . and her heart.