'To Heist and to Hold' by Christina Britton - Regency Romance with Sizzling Chemistry

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A Reader's Opinion:

Christina Britton delivers a delightful blend of Regency romance and clever capers in To Heist and to Hold. With sparkling wit and sizzling chemistry, this book is a lot of fun. While not my usual preference due to the extremely spicy content (I did skip over these after the first spicy scene), the plot is entertaining, and the story is well-written. Their chemistry crackles from the first encounter, and the heist plot adds an extra layer of excitement. Expect stolen kisses, secrets, and a love story worth stealing your heart. This is a great book for readers who like their swoon-worthy romances with plenty of spice.

About the Book

To Heist and To Hold

by Christina Britton

(Retailer Description)

A vigilante widow and a casino owner are both trying to bluff their way to a winning hand.

Heloise Marlowe has always forged her own path. As a former blacksmith and fencing instructor, she wasn’t just going to sit around knitting after her husband died. The Wimpole Street Widows Society, a secret group dedicated to balancing the scales of justice, was a much better fit for her skills. Her newest mission: seduce the owner of the club Dionysus and gain access to the den’s inner workings. She didn’t mind putting her body on the line, but she wasn’t prepared to gamble her heart.

Ethan Sinclaire has worked hard to clean up his club after the betrayal of his brother. But now, rumors are swirling that his club is just as crooked as before. He won’t let anyone destroy what he’s built, so when Heloise starts poking around, he decides to go all in, in hopes that she’ll show her hand. Enjoying her company is the easy part. Keeping himself from falling—that’s a whole different card game.

Buy the Book

Title: To Heist and to Hold

Author: Christina Britton

Publisher: ‎ Forever

Publication date: ‎ September 30, 2025

Language: ‎ English

Print length: ‎ 352 pages

Genres: Historical Romance, Regency Romance

Language: ‎English

Read by: Lizzie

Review Copy Source: NetGalley

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