Recommendations based on The Art of Theftby Sherry Thomas

* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans

  1. Lady in the Lake

    by Laura Lippman
    A housewife-turned-journalist investigates the murder of a missing woman in 1960s Baltimore, uncovering secrets and corruption along the way.

    A New York Times Bestseller The revered, New York Times, bestselling author returns with a novel set in 1960s Baltimore that combines modern psychological insights with elements of classic noir, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Old Bones

    by Douglas Preston
    A team of archaeologists unearths a long-buried secret in the American West, leading to a dangerous quest for treasure and truth.

    The #1, NYT, bestselling authors Preston & Child bring the true story of the ill-fated Donner Party to new life in this thrilling novel of archaeology, history, murder, and suspense. Nora Kelly, a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. The Season

    by Sarah MacLean
    A young woman navigates the treacherous waters of high society in search of a husband. But love and scandal threaten to derail her plans.

    Murder, treason, ball gowns, and boys . . . Regency London has never been so deliciously treacherous, adventure-filled, or . . . romantic, from, New York Times, and, USA Today, bestselling author ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Highland Velvet

    by Jude Deveraux
    A Scottish laird and an English lady fall in love amidst clan wars and political intrigue.

    Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ISBN 0671739727 here.Bronwyn MacArran was a proud Scot. Stephen Montgomery was one of the hated English.He came to Scotland as a conqueror, saw her ... (Goodreads)

  5. The American Lady

    by Petra Durst-Benning
    A young German woman travels to America in the 19th century to start a new life, facing challenges and finding love.

    Tempestuous and beautiful Wanda Miles, daughter of Ruth and Stephen Miles (or so she thinks), aspires to more than the life of a debutante, but the trouble is she doesn’t know precisely what she ... (Goodreads)

  6. No Perfect Hero

    by Nicole Snow
    A wounded soldier returns home to find love with a woman who has secrets of her own. Can they overcome their pasts to build a future together?

    Bossy. Heart of stone. Snarly mess next door.,Send help before I'm prick-matized... My next big mistake has a name. Warren Ford. Best kept secret in this weird little town. An alpha's alpha. Spartan ... (Goodreads)

  7. Akin

    by Emma Donoghue
    A retired professor and his 11-year-old great-nephew embark on a trip to France, uncovering family secrets and forging a new bond.

    A retired New York professor's life is thrown into chaos when he takes a young great-nephew to the French Riviera, in hopes of uncovering his own mother's wartime secrets in the next masterpiece from ... (Goodreads)

  8. The First Lady

    by James Patterson
    The President's wife goes missing, and the Secret Service agent tasked with finding her uncovers a dangerous conspiracy.

    One secret could bring down the government when the President's memorable affair becomes a nightmare he longs to forget in this page-turner from James Patterson that will keep you up reading all ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. The Warehouse

    by Rob Hart
    A dystopian future where a powerful corporation controls everything, including its employees' lives. Two workers uncover the company's dark secrets.

    Cloud isn’t just a place to work. It’s a place to live. And when you’re here, you’ll never want to leave.Paxton never thought he’d be working for Cloud, the giant tech company that’s eaten much of ... (Goodreads)

  10. Do You Want to Start a Scandal

    by Tessa Dare
    A young woman is caught in a compromising position with a handsome lord, leading to a scandalous investigation and unexpected romance.

    On the night of the Parkhurst ball, someone had a scandalous tryst in the library. • Was it Lord Canby, with the maid, on the divan? • Or Miss Fairchild, with a rake, against the wall? • Perhaps the ... (Goodreads)

  11. A Memory of Violets: A Novel of London's Flower Sellers

    by Hazel Gaynor
    A heartwarming story of two flower sellers in Victorian London, their struggles, and the power of hope and love.

    From the author of the USA Today bestseller The Girl Who Came Home comes an unforgettable historical novel that tells the story of two long-lost sisters—orphaned flower sellers—and a young woman who ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. The Grand Finale

    by Janet Evanovich
    Stephanie Plum is back, this time trying to solve a string of robberies while dealing with her love life and eccentric family.

    From the #1, New York Times, bestselling author comes a revised, repackaged novel sure to please her many fans. She writes "high speed comic mayhem" (,Detroit Free Press,); she's "a blast of fresh ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. The Coppersmith Farmhouse

    by Devney Perry
    A young widow moves to a small town and falls for a ruggedly handsome copper worker. But her past threatens to ruin their chance at love.

    One old farmhouse brought them together. It could also tear them apart. Gigi has just uprooted her whole world to start a new life. The unexpected gift of a farmhouse in small-town Montana is just ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. An Offer From a Gentleman: the 2nd Epilogue

    by Julia Quinn
    A romantic tale of a Cinderella story with a twist. A young woman falls in love with a mysterious man at a masquerade ball.

    Everyone deserves a happy ending. Especially Posy Reiling, the decidedly not evil stepsister from An Offer From a Gentleman. She's been living with the Bridgertons for three years, but despite ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Royal Secret

    by Lucinda Riley
    A young woman discovers a hidden family secret that leads her on a journey to uncover the truth about her past and her true identity.

    Note to readers: In the UK, this book is published under the title, The Love Letter,. “Plenty of twists, flashbacks, and a dash of romance keep the suspense high. For anyone looking for a dose of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. The Woman on the Orient Express

    by Lindsay Jayne Ashford
    A journey of self-discovery for a woman traveling on the Orient Express, retracing the steps of Agatha Christie's famous trip.

    Hoping to make a clean break from a fractured marriage, Agatha Christie boards the Orient Express in disguise. But unlike her famous detective Hercule Poirot, she can’t neatly unravel the mysteries ... (Goodreads)

  17. Apple Turnover Murder

    by Joanne Fluke
    A small-town baker solves a murder mystery while preparing for a baking contest.

    The Luscious, Los Angeles Times, And, USA Today, Bestseller!,Early summer brings plenty of work for baker Hannah Swensen, even before Mayor Bascomb's wife drops by The Cookie Jar to place an order ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. First Comes Marriage

    by Mary Balogh
    A marriage of convenience between two strangers leads to unexpected love and passion.

    Against the scandal and seduction of Regency England, New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh introduces an extraordinary family—the fiery, sensual Huxtables. Vanessa is the second daughter, ... (Goodreads)

  19. Charlie All Night

    by Jennifer Crusie
    Radio DJ Charlie is forced to work the night shift with uptight producer Allie, leading to unexpected romance and chaos.

    Dumped by her boyfriend and demoted from WBBB's prime-time spot, radio producer Allie McGuffey has nowhere to go but up. She plans to make her comeback by turning temporary DJ Charlie Tenniel into a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. The Duke

    by Gaelen Foley
    A notorious rake, the Duke of Hawkscliffe, falls for a virtuous governess, but their love is threatened by secrets from their pasts.

    Driven to uncover the truth about the mysterious death of his ladylove, the Duke of Hawkscliffe will go to any lengths to unmask a murderer. Even if it means jeopardizing his reputation by engaging ... (Goodreads)

  21. Every Breath You Take

    by Judith McNaught
    A wealthy heiress and a handsome man fall in love, but their pasts threaten to tear them apart.

    Unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and riveting suspense: These are the trademarks of beloved author Judith McNaught. With millions of devoted fans and ten New York Times bestsellers to ... (Goodreads)

  22. Shadow Music

    by Julie Garwood
    A medieval romance between a Scottish laird and an English lady, with political intrigue and danger threatening their love.

    For Princess Gabrielle of St. Biel, Scotland is a land of stunning vistas, wild chieftains, treacherous glens, and steep shadows–skullduggery, betrayal, and now murder. Prized for her exquisite ... (Goodreads)

  23. Romancing Mister Bridgerton: The 2nd Epilogue

    by Julia Quinn
    A continuation of the Bridgerton series, following the love story of Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton.

    We can't really say more without giving away a big, fat spoiler, but it turns out that Colin is a bit of a meddler, Hyacinth is more of a meddler, and the only time all of the Bridgertons stop ... (Goodreads)

  24. Girl Missing

    by Tess Gerritsen
    A medical examiner investigates the death of a young woman, leading her to uncover a dark conspiracy involving human trafficking.

    The first body is a mystery. She's young. She's beautiful. And her corpse, laid out in the office of Boston medical examiner Kat Novak, betrays no secrets - except for a notebook clutched in one ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Lost Duke of Wyndham

    by Julia Quinn
    A case of mistaken identity leads to a duke discovering his true heritage and falling in love with a woman from a different social class.

    WILL THE REAL DUKE OF WYNDHAM PLEASE STAND UP? Jack Audley has been a highwayman. A soldier. And he has always been a rogue. What he is not, and never wanted to be, is a peer of the realm, ... (Goodreads)

  26. Key Lime Pie Murder

    by Joanne Fluke
    Hannah Swensen, amateur sleuth and bakery owner, investigates a murder at a charity auction. Recipes included.

    The yummy [ninth] smalltown cozy from Fluke (after 2006's Cherry Cheesecake Murder) finds sometime sleuth Hannah Swensen, owner of the Cookie Jar in Lake Eden, Minn., judging the baking contest at ... (Goodreads)

  27. A Scot in the Dark

    by Sarah MacLean
    A Scottish Duke is forced to marry a scandalous woman to save his reputation, but finds himself falling for her.

    Lonesome Lily Turned Scandalous Siren Miss Lillian Hargrove has lived much of her life alone in a gilded cage, longing for love and companionship. When an artist offers her pretty promises and begs ... (Goodreads)

  28. Evelyn, After

    by Victoria Helen Stone
    Evelyn's husband dies in a car accident, and she discovers his infidelity. Seeking revenge, she befriends his mistress and plots her downfall.

    Evelyn Tester is sleepwalking through her suburban life—until a late-night phone call startles her awake. Her husband, a prestigious psychiatrist, has been in an accident. And he isn’t alone. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. The Singles Game

    by Lauren Weisberger
    A young tennis player navigates the cutthroat world of professional tennis, facing tough choices and personal sacrifices along the way.

    The new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada and Revenge Wears Prada—a dishy tell-all about a beautiful tennis prodigy who, after changing coaches, suddenly makes ... (Goodreads)

  30. Burn

    by James Patterson
    Detective Michael Bennett investigates a string of arson attacks in New York City, while also dealing with personal struggles.

    Detective Michael Bennett finally returns to New York City—and to the most unsettling, horrific case of his career., At last, Detective Michael Bennett and his family are coming home to New York ... (Barnes & Noble)