This was great! Enjoyable, fun, great plot and character-driven. Strong start to hopefully a brilliant series. Already excited for the next one.

I went into this book with very high hopes as I have loved previous books by the authors.
Even though I didn’t enjoy it as much I still enjoyed this story, especially as a first book in a series. I loved the chemistry between all the characters and the banter was on point. The book was filled with tension that kept me on my toes throughout

I loved this book! This is the first one by Krista & Becca Ritchie that I've read, though I do have a bunch of their other books on my TBR and if they're anything like this one, I think I'm going to love them. My understanding is that this is the beginning of a second generation that carries on from another series of books, but I don't think it matters if you read them out of order like I am.

Rocky and Phoebe are the children of two best friends who have been con artists most of their adult lives. The two have been working together to pull off cons for as long they can remember and since they became adults, they've pretended to be dating, engaged and married so it's no wonder they've created a connection between them.

This story follows Phoebe and her best friend Hailey (Rocky's younger sister) after Hailey invokes their inertia pact after a job goes wrong - this means that whatever is happening, the two friends need to switch paths without questioning the other. Hailey wants to take them away and try to start an honest life, away from the influence of their parents so Phoebe follows her to Victoria, Connecticut. It's a rich town, a perfect place to pull off a con, but not the easiest place to start a new honest life.

I enjoyed the angst of Rocky and Phoebe's relationship, he's not afraid to love her or even admit that he's been in love with her for years but he refuses to take things further with her unless it's real and just for a con. Phoebe is desperate for Rocky to initiate anything with her but she knows he won't after a job that happened 2yrs prior that changed their relationship and she asked him to keep things purely platonic.

It ends on a cliff hanger though and I have no idea when the next book comes out, so I don't know if it will continue to follow Rocky and Phoebe or if it'll move on to one of the other members of the "family."

Thanks to NetGalley & Pan Macmillan for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

This was very different to any of the books that I have read by Krista and Becca. The flicking back and to in time took me out of it a little bit and I wasn’t a big fan of the cliffhanger. However overall I thought it was a unique and fun plot for the book and I’m interested to see more in the next book and hopefully delve deeper into the characters

4.5⭑

Tropes;
- grumpy x grumpy
- best friends brother
- con artist families
- slow burn <3
- dual POV

Dishonestly Yours is about Phoebe and Rocky, her best friends brother. Phoebe and Rocky are both from con artist families who work on cons together.

After a con gone wrong, Phoebe and her best friend run away to a small town in Connecticut to try and start fresh away from the con life.

I love KBR’s addicted series so I knew I was going to enjoy this book and I absolutely loved it!! I loved the concept of the con family plot and enjoyed reading some of the “past” chapters, which not only went into the con plot but also showed us Phoebe & Rocky’s relationship over the years.

I loved their grumpy x grumpy dynamic and the development of their relationship. I loved that both of them were pining for each other and the other not knowing anything about it. I loved that they were constantly watching over each other while pretending they didn’t care. It created a bit of a toxic relationship and I ate up every part of it. KBR know how to write a toxic relationship and then give us character and relationship growth, so I’m excited for this to be explored in the next book.

Speaking of the next book, the cliffhanger left me😮. I can’t waitttttt until the next book, i NEED to know what happens next 😱.

Thank you NetGalley & Pan MacMillan for sending me an early copy in exchange for my honest review.

ABSOLUTELY ADORED THIS BOOK!!!! Yet another book from KBR that walks the dark romance line quite finely. Slowburn & friends to lovers!

Krista and Becca our unicorn writer's of mine, and sensational to meet in person, so seeing something new from them kinda rocked my world..... and this book made my head spin.
Slow to move but please, stick with it because that's what the girls do best because it's all part of the necessary build up to the that ending. Bravo, girls, bravo.

Thank you NetGalley, Krista and Becca and PanMcmillan for the copy.

Este libro me sorprendió por lo diferente que es de otros romances. Con una mezcla de suspenso y romance de desarrollo lento, la historia te mantiene al borde del asiento, haciéndote cuestionar todo y a todos.

La relación entre Rocky y Phoebe es fascinante, y la trama en torno a sus vidas entrelazadas con estafas e identidades falsas es intrigante. El final me dejó con el corazón acelerado y con ganas de más, especialmente sabiendo que la serie continuará.

Me encantaron las bromas y la química entre Phoebe y Rocky, y la dinámica familiar entre los Graves y Tinrocks. La amistad entre Phoebe y Hailey es un punto destacado. Si te gustan las historias de crimen, estafas y fuertes lazos familiares, ¡este libro es para ti!

🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓

This book surprised me with how different it is from other contemporary romances. With a mix of suspense and slow-burning romance, the story keeps you on the edge of your seat, questioning everything and everyone.

The relationship between Rocky and Phoebe is fascinating, and the plot surrounding their lives intertwined with cons and false identities is intriguing. The ending left my heart racing and wanting more, especially knowing that the series will continue.

I loved the banter and chemistry between Phoebe and Rocky, and the family dynamics between the Graves and the Tinrocks. The friendship between Phoebe and Hailey is a highlight. If you enjoy stories about crime, cons, and strong family bonds, this book is for you!

Thank you to Pan Macmillan and Netgalley for providing me with an arc.

I am not continuing with this book after pulling up content warnings and seeing that it has SA or discussion of SA in it and that it is a major part. I was excited for this book but SA is one trigger I avoid almost always except for very rare cases with author's I have read before and I haven't read from these two yet.

it wasn’t ✨bad✨ it just was boring 😩🥲

This had so much potential 😭
I feel so bad and i wish i would have like this book! I went into it with high expectations and with excitement but that changed quickly when page after page felt like a drag and nothing happened, like literally nothing!!! This entire book felt like the first 100 pages of a good book, because the concept and vibes I loved!!
The romance also didn’t give me the tension and jealousy I was expecting! They hardly spoke to each other, they just kept thinking how they can’t be together but they also want each other so badly.
This story didn’t have high stakes which didn’t make me care because nothing ever was in danger and the ending was so underwhelming…

again i’m not hating on the book at all because it wasn’t bad and it had potential and i loved the vibes but it just did not work for me at all!

Thank you PanMacmillan and Netgalley for the ARC!

An interesting series opener with secrets I want to uncover!


Last year I discovered and fell in love with Becca & Krista Ritchie's Addicted to You/Calloway Sisters series and I also devoured the second generation series.

With "Dishonestly Yours", the author duo begins a new journey into the world of conartists.

Confamilie? Frenemies/friends-to-lovers? Hello, I'm right there with you!

First of all, I'd like to say that I found the story really entertaining and read it in one go.

However, I imagined the con aspect of the story to be something else. I thought we would be there for the coups, but here it's just about them.

I love Phoebe very much! She and Hailey are best friends and are like night and day. But their friendship is just so great. They love each other like sisters and will do anything for each other.

I think the characters are all super cool! They are all morally gray and think nothing of being within the law. I'm really excited to get to know Phoebe's brothers better in the next volume.

You never know what Rocky will do next! And I like it that way! He's the perfect liar and with his charm and charisma he can really wrap anyone around his finger.

The relationship between Phoebe and Rocky is anything but easy. Lying and deceiving is as natural to them as breathing.
But can you deceive the person you secretly love and know better than yourself?
I loved the tension and banter between the two. The egg addiction. The desperation and love for each other was palpable.
Both Rocky and Phoebe are both extremely stubborn and love that they both have a strong protective instinct towards those they love.

Even though it dragged in the middle and I found some things a bit unbelievable, the crazy was able to pick me up again.
And guys! I can't tell you how much I want to read the second volume of the "Webs We Weave" series now.

I give "Dishonestly Yours" 4 out of 5 stars.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.

"Dishonestly Yours" by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie is an enthralling and unconventional romance novel that delves into the complex lives of two families deeply entrenched in a world of deceit and crime. The story centers around Phoebe Graves, who has been raised in an environment where stealing and seduction are second nature.

When a con goes disastrously wrong, Phoebe and her best friend, Hailey Tinrock, make the bold decision to abandon their criminal ways and seek a fresh start in a small college town in Connecticut. Their plan to leave their past behind takes an unexpected turn when Hailey’s older brother, Rocky, discovers their intentions and insists on joining them, unwilling to let them face this new chapter alone.

Phoebe's journey from a life of dishonesty to attempting a legitimate existence is captivating. Her internal struggles and the lingering pull of her past create a compelling narrative that keeps readers invested in her transformation. Hailey and Rocky provide strong supporting roles, adding depth and richness to the story. Rocky, in particular, is an intriguing character whose protective nature and own history add layers of complexity to the plot.

The authors excel at crafting multidimensional characters whose personal growth is both believable and engaging. The dynamic between Phoebe, Hailey, and Rocky is well-developed, with a mix of tension, camaraderie, and budding romance that keeps the reader hooked. The novel’s exploration of themes such as loyalty, redemption, and the search for a better life resonates deeply.

However, the plot occasionally ventures into predictability, and some of the twists may be anticipated by astute readers. Despite this, the strong character development and emotional depth of the story make these minor flaws forgivable. The Ritchie sisters have a knack for blending romance and drama with just the right amount of suspense, resulting in a thoroughly enjoyable read.

Overall, "Dishonestly Yours" earns a solid 4 stars. It is a gripping tale of love, redemption, and the struggle to escape a shadowy past. Fans of romance and drama will find themselves immersed in Phoebe’s world, rooting for her as she navigates the challenges of building a new life while contending with the echoes of her former one.

I was so excited to get stuck in to this book because I had seen the most lovely Rachel loving on this book and honestly she was so not wrong!

From the get go I was in - this was my first Krista and Becca Ritchie and absolutely won’t be my last because when you read this you’ll know why from the ending but also because I loved the writing and I have fallen for these characters- I heart Phoebe & Rocky.

It’s so much fun and packed with some of my favourite tropes - found family, best friends brother, forbidden romance and small New England town. Peppered throughout are pop culture references from Supernatural to Mystic Pizza and pining oh the pining! - if that wasn’t enough you know how much I love a heist and while not technically heist, con artist family is the next best thing.

And there’s plot- I love romance books but sometimes the plot is so obvious and it doesn’t matter at all because the romance is romancing, “Dishonestly Yours” the romance is romancing but the plot kept me on my toes and I did not guess how it was going to go down.

This was such a fun read that has definitely got me enrolled in the Krista & Becca Ritchie fan club and very excited for the next instalment.

This was 4.5 stars for me.

Some thing about this book just didn’t click with me. I think it might have been a timeline issue for me; it just didn’t really make much sense for a long while why Rocky and Phoebe felt like that couldn’t be together or what their history was and by the time that it all came together I just didn’t really care all that much.

I found it be quite repetitive at times, especially during the middle. I liked the concept of it and I liked the setting of it. The last 15% of the book was where it really started to shine but unfortunately for me by that point it was too little too late and found myself a bit unbothered by the cliffhanger.

Rating — 🍓🍓🍓🍓. 5

“𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠.”

(AD/PR, thank you to the PanMac team and Chloe for the gifted copy)

It’s my turn on the Dishonestly Yours blog tour and I’m so happy to be apart of the tour for this incredible book! (Head on over to my TikTok later on to see the disaster of me making these chocolate strawberries!)

I was absolutely taken by this story from the get-go, the addicted series has been on my tbr for the longest time and this was my first Krista and Becca Ritchie book and it did not disappoint (in fact it just made me want to read the addicted series even more!)

You know an amazing book when it immediately puts you into a book hangover and you’d do anything to go back and read it for the first time! Phoebe and Rocky did that for me, I loved the way Phoebe had grown from this con artist being used for her body, constantly playing the role of seductress — to a girl trying to do and be better by taking back control of her own life. The same goes for Rocky’s character, he’s brash, jealous and the grumpiest person ever, but their romance just works (even as a will they/won’t they)

I don’t want to give too much away about the story itself, so I’ll also leave you guys with the fact this book had one of my favourite things — found family (sort of?)
The combination of the two families together always made for the best scenes and I can’t wait to see where this story goes!

absolutely loved this book!! i was obsessed from the start i loved the characters and just everything out it can’t wait for the next one!

I. Loved. This. Book.
The found family in this book is top tier, the writing both fun and beautiful, the relationships full of tension and the plot was ominous enough that it could go in a few different directions. What’s not to love?
Rocky and Phoebe are soulmates and you’ll not convince me otherwise. I loved how well they know each other. They can predict one another’s thoughts/ reactions/ feelings and know what each other needs at any given time. They each yearn for the other and the tension between them is a tangible thing that I felt in my bones. I’m so excited to see where their story takes them.
I found Phoebe’s pov very interesting: her thoughts and reactions to any mention of her mother and the way she responded to that felt like a response to abuse and I think that all the friends have some trauma to unpack. I’m also really looking forward to her character arc and growth in the coming books cause our girly hasn’t got a great load of self worth at the moment!
The plot twist came out of nowhere and shocked me to my core, this story has me on tenterhooks and I can’t wait to see where the sisters take the rest of this trilogy!
Thankyou to Netgalley and Panmacmillan for the ARC.

Immediately 5 stars!!! Krista and Becca Ritchie created my fav book series ever and I was so nervous to read another book by them.
But let me tell you that this book was amazing!!! The plot was so different from everything I ever read - I was not expecting to love this one as much as I did.
It’s a slow-burn romance but so fast paced that it's impossible to stop reading.

A million stars !!! My most anticipated release and it surpassed every single expectation — I am blown away by the magic and addicting nature of this book. Truly the book of the summer and THE BOOK OF 2024 !! Never has book 1 of a series captivated me so intensely as this, on my knees for book 2. Krista & Becca have outdone themselves and I implore everyone to pick this masterpiece. This deserves a space on everyone’s shelves and is THE NEW ROMANCE, nothing compares!

More sisters than best friends, Phoebe and Hailey split from their con artist families and a life of deceit after a job goes too far to start a new, honest life in an affluent coastal Connecticut town. Hailey’s protective older brother Rocky invites himself along on what he thinks is a doomed endeavour, and his presence can’t help but bring up his history with Phoebe and their undeniable, sizzling tension !!

tropes : anti hero, best friend’s older brother, grumpy x grumpy, high angst, FOUND FAMILY, small town, sibling bonds, fake dating

10/10 — These characters, the setting, the insane and unique plot, and this ROMANCE — I was gripped from the first page, I’ll eat up anything Krista and Becca write but this was devoured !! Fresh and delightful, I flew through the story and never wanted it to end. The plot and setting are so intriguing, con artists trying to reform themselves but in a rich small town full of the perfect marks, seeing the debate characters have to war with was entertaining and gave fascinating insight into their minds and pasts.

This romance will grab your heart with both hands and you are not getting it back! Phoebe and Rocky have a connection that no one can deny, it’s amazing on every level but something prevents them from being together as they clearly are meant to be. There is also a mysterious con job alluded to that is so intriguing and you can’t stop reading, you just have to know why can’t these two imperfectly perfect people destined for each other act upon their feelings! They have consumed me entirely, I think of them constantly and am dying to see what happens after that ending! Book 2 cannot come soon enough.

Phoebe and Rocky truly have a bond that is the stuff of dreams, special on another level and would survive across all universes. The tension and chemistry between them was piping hot and totally delicious, I was furiously annotating because it is one cute/funny/sassy/hot/angsty/soft moment between them after another and I couldn’t get enough! There is so much history between them, years of unspoken feelings and desires not acted upon, as well as years of conning together in different scenarios; unravelling their entwined past is addicting and it was incredible learning more and understanding why things are as they are. Phoebe’s Rocky — the man that he is !!! An instant new favourite book boyfriend; dreamy, mysterious and loyal, a total hunk of a man and just omg !! And Phoebe is such a queen in her own right, I love her character so much and want to give her the biggest hug! She would be the best friend ever and truly deserves the world! Your honour, I love her!

KBR write THE MOST ELITE found family and this book is blooming with it — the Graves and Tinrock kids are so fascinating, you are hooked by all their personalities and inter-relationships so quickly, constantly wanting MORE! The sibling bonds are a beautiful, key aspect of this story and that magic is amplified by the found family between Phoebe and Hailey. One of the best friendships I’ve ever read, they would do anything for each other and I got all weepy several times seeing how deep their bond goes ! Everyone deserves a Hailey to their Phoebe and a Phoebe for their Hailey <3 I loved every second of their sisterhood, the most beautiful thing!!!

And I am so ready for more of Phoebe’s brothers Oliver and Nova, could not get enough of them !! They are so protective of Phoebe and I was in love with all their scenes together, excited to see more both in the future and through more flashbacks. Every character is full of depth, so unique and incredibly intricate — I want to give them all a big hug, these 6 deserve the best and biggest happy ending and I can’t wait to see where the rest of the journey takes us!! I love them all dearly, they’ve cemented their places beside the Addicted/Calloway/Like Us characters in my heart forever <3 [If your heart is still with that universe then take the plunge because this is your next favourite!! Instantly amazing and I feel as connected with these characters as we are with those we’ve spent 10+ years with].

Truly a masterpiece in writing, every aspect keeps you hooked and entwined with the story and characters. The best kind of tale to fall into and my heart is now forever in Victoria, Connecticut with these amazing 6! I’ll be rereading immediately and over & over until book 2, this is just the kind of story that would ever get old. Krista and Becca have created a new classic and I feel like I don’t have enough words to stress properly how much I recommend and love everything about this book.

things i adored:
🍓the strawberry mug (iykyk)
🕷️fixing her hair for her
🍓their names !!!!!! (iykyk)
🕷️your rocky. your phoebe
🍓never having to pretend with each other
🕷️being each others safe space despite being at each others throats
🍓the confessions !!!!
🕷️the heavy pining and longing
🍓the protectiveness even when they’re “hating”

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH to the incredible superheroes Krista and Becca for gifting readers this story and for giving me a chance to read it early!! I truly treasured this opportunity and am completely in love and unapologetic about my obsession! I love you guys and this blew everything away <3 Your talent knows no bounds. Thank you to Netgalley, Pan Mac and Chloe for gifting me an early copy so that I could reread and shout about this from every rooftop! A million stars, this is one for the ages!!

Admittedly, this took me a minute to get into. I'm not sure why, but maybe that's expected with a new series, with new characters and relationships to navigate.

Phoebe Graves, along with her best friend, Hailey, head to a small town in Conneticut to start fresh and escape a life of crime. However, Hailey's older brother Rocky, decides to show up and stick around. With his complicated history with Phoebe, she worries she can never truly leave her old life behind.

Once I got a few chapters in, I really started to enjoy the story. It's hard not to get attached to the characters, as well as their secrets. The drama, tension, romance, angst, multiple twists and turns all made for an exciting read.

One aspect that truly hooked me is the romance. Specifically, the fact that Phoebe and Rocky can lie to others, con others, deceive others but will 100% remain honest with each other. My heart.

The last 10% truly was a roller coaster! I'm looking forward to book two.