A fun and easy read for someone who wants a quick escape from their day. Moore has a great plot line in this story, and this is written easy enough that it's playing as a movie as you go along.

Following an FBI agent who is tasked with being part of the team that is taking down a notoriously beautiful art thief, Agent Kade Hawke is ready for the job. However, things may not be exactly what they seem as he starts digging into the case. How is someone so good at their job and always 2 steps ahead of the FBI team and an agent that has been on the case for years? Agent Hawke is determined to find out.

With a little bit of a cliff hanger, but closed ending- I would love to see a follow up book to this story and get a little bit more to our character's story.

This was my first Kelly Moore book and it was fun! There was a little more drama then I expected not as much action as I would have wanted. There was a little twist thrown in there with a surprise villain which was fun! All and all it was an easy read!

I love this cover! It reminds me of a James Bond movie. And Kade and Elara are straight out of a spy novel. He’s an FBI agent, she’s an art thief. It doesn’t get any better than the sparks that fly when they first meet. It’s more than meets the eye that will have you racing to find out what happens. 5 stars!!!

F.B.I. agent Ethan Hawke is sent to Europe for a new case, one that puts him looking at a top thief named Elara Cross. Law enforcement knows she is always stealing high-end jewelry or art but cannot catch her with the goods. Ethan begins to follow her and when the two meet he is even more taken in by her story and a few of her secrets. A very interesting story that has some twists and turns that I was not expecting. An excellent book with wonderful characters, and very much worth the read.

Thank you for letting me read this arc novel. It was a beautiful piece that I couldn't put down. I was in love with the main character.

FBI Agent Kade Hawke is the classic tortured detective with a tragic backstory who doesn't need a partner or a friend. He's on a mission to hunt down elusive art thief and stunning beauty, Elara Cross. To be expected, he is immediately paired up with a partner, Agent Green, the expert on Elara Cross who has been tracking her movements for years. This quest takes him from the United States to Berlin, Germany, where he undertakes a secret mission to get close to Elara, without telling his partner or the FBI.

What I liked about the book:
The book starts off strong with the well-loved cliche of the hardened detective, emotionally shut off from the world and dedicated to the job who slowly starts to show cracks in the emotional wall he's built around himself.
Both Kade and Elara get their chances to tell the story, swapping perspectives between chapters.
Our protagonists faults and virtues are both shown from multiple perspectives.

What I didn't like about the book:
The setting had the potential to be interesting but it never really gets brought up and doesn't add much to the story.
There are backstory elements and side characters that I found to be irrelevant to the story. There is one character, for example, who seems to only be there to provide appropriately-timed exposition and trauma-dumping.
There were numerous unrealistic pieces to the narrative, especially surrounding the theft of the art, that really had me lose my suspension of disbelief.
I wish there was more substance to characters outside of the romantic elements.

Overall:
This is an action book without much action, a romance without the spice, a thriller without the thrills. If you like the classic romance without explicit sex scenes, or are a fan of detective or spy stories, this is for you.

📚 PUBLICATION WEEK BOOK REVIEW 📚

She Came With A Warning By Kelly Moore
Publication Date: January 4, 2025
Publisher: Kelly Moore

📚MY RATING: ⭐⭐⭐✨
(3.5 ⭐ - Rounded Up To 4⭐)

📚MY REVIEW:

She Came With A Warning had a premise with a lot of promise, and a storyline that intrigued me simply from its synopsis. I really wanted to like this book. Overall it was okay, but it just fell a little flat for me.

Don't get me wrong - the storyline was exactly as the synopsis promised and the action moved along at a quick pace that made it a fast read. This was the story of FBI agent Kade Hawke, assigned to a new team to help bring down the elusive (and beautiful) art thief, Elara Cross. But when Hawke and Cross serendipitously meet, the two feel an instant chemistry with one another. Will Hawke stay true to his FBI assignment, or will he give it all up for love?

It had the allure of action, a little FBI procedural, the European art world, a little romance...I thought it sounded like something I'd love. The thing was, there wasn't really much character development and the whole plotline just felt choppy to me. Thomas just kept happening really quickly and without a lot of backstory to get me there. If this was written with more depth, I think it could have been so much more enjoyable for me.

Any fans of The Office will likely understand this next reference: within just the first few chapters, this book was completely reminiscent of Michael's screenplay about FBI agent Michael Scarn... You know, the one the office staff find in a drawer in his office and do a table read of? This book reminded me of that, and once I made that connection in my head, I couldn't un-think it.

If you are a fan of a lighter thriller that isn't trying to scare you, offers some action with a side of espionage, and includes a fun romance storyline, I think this one will definitely be for you. I wished for a little more depth in the characters and their dialogue, but it was an enjoyable read overall. Thank you to NetGalley and Kelly Moore for this advanced e-copy in exchange for my honest review!

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Do you love romance, mystery, intrigue? If so, She Came With A Warning by Kelly Moore should be next on your list!

Arc Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

✿ Passion, danger, and deadly secrets collide - will they surviveor go down in flames?

✿ I absolutely devoured this whole book in one go. Once its started I just couldn't put it down.

✿ KADE HAWKE is a FBI Agent who has been assigned a case of high profile, smart and generous Art thief - Elara Cross.
Kade has been warned about her and been considered her as poison which will destroy his life, but still he couldn't just stay away from her. Elara Cross will do anything to keep her daughter safe even can break hearts. But she is done with this life, Can she actually change her life ? Who is actually behind the theft ? The twists will blow you.

✿ The chemistry is undeniable from the beginning. Kade whose priority is only his profession -- can't help himself from falling for her but can he actually trust her? Who to trust and Who is playing games? This will keep you to the edge. Elara Cross have deep dark secrets, she fears. Will those secrets destroy what they were building ?

✿ Can they both trust each other ? The end of this story is perfect. It will leave you wanting more. It will make you feel satisfied.

✿ Also it has many funny moments like Agent kade being tough guy but having soft corner for a cat. He cutely scolds cat for misbehaving and breaking glasses. 😂

✿ Totally recommended if you love thriller, mystery and the romance ofcourse.
Thank you @netgalley and @kellymooreauthor for giving chance to review this amazing book.
I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Two ’half lifes’ becomes one.
Both Kade and Elara struggles with their lifes. One who only works without any personal relasionship. The other struggle to survive and keep her daughter safe.
Then they meet…
A complex story with twists and turns that you can’t let go.

romance and dangerous intrigue come to a major collision in She Came With A Warning and I thoroughly enjoyed this story!

This is a gripping and suspenseful read that will captivate fans of complex, thrilling stories about the power of love and redemption, perfect for those who enjoy literary and thriller genres and are drawn to tales of danger, passion, and the human spirit's capacity for resilience and survival.

This book is exactly my kind of story! I absolutely loved it. <i>She Came with a Warning</i> is packed with thrilling heists, sizzling romance, and jaw-dropping betrayals. My only complaint? I devoured it way too quickly, and now it’s over. I can’t wait to dive into more books by this author. Kelly, if you could start writing the next one like yesterday, that’d be great!

She Came With a Warning by Kelly Moore is a thrilling and romantic story that follows an elusive art thief who is always one step ahead of the FBI. Kade, the determined agent assigned to catch her, finds himself drawn into a complex relationship with the thief as their cat-and-mouse chase heats up. The book expertly blends high-stakes action with sizzling chemistry, and the growing tension between duty and desire adds emotional depth to the story. With sharp writing, unexpected twists, and compelling characters, Moore delivers a captivating read that keeps readers on edge until the very end. Perfect for fans of romantic suspense!

Thank you Kelly Moore and NetGalley for letting me dive into this book!

If you’ve read any of Kelly’s previous books, you know you’ll get a fantastic love story with page turning suspense. She Came With A Warning didn’t disappoint. I loved Elara and Kade’s story and was sad when I got to the end. Elara is an art thief and Kade and her meet when he’s assigned to help put an end to her thefts. All isn’t as it appears though. I won’t leave any spoilers, but I will say I would give this book more than five stars if I could. Do yourself a favor and grab your copy to see what happens.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my voluntary and honest review.

She Came With A Warning by Kelly Moore and what a book!

Kade Hawke an FBI agent came to Berlin to chase and capture a crafty art thief named Elana Cross who has eluded authorities for years. He receives an email claiming she is “poison “ and to be careful. After meeting her things ramp up, lots of twists, turns, cat and mouse, secrets, dangerous threats, edge of your seating, hoping for heir HEA…but maybe this isn’t the end…

I voluntarily read a copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was such a great read! I really liked the main characters Elara and Kade and their passion and intense attraction to one another was wonderfully done. I also really liked the humor and the art heist/mystery aspect of this one. I think there is a great blend of thrill, mystery and romance although I wouldn't have minded a bit more romance but it was still great. If the author decides to write more about this couple I will definitely read it. This kind of reminded me of the movie "Entrapment" which I also loved (granted, I haven't seen it in ages but feel like it gives similar vibes) so if you are a fan of art heist/romance type movies, books, I would recommend giving this one a shot. 4.5 stars!

Thank you NetGalley and Kelly Moore for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I NEED MORE😫😍 " Trapped in a game she didn't want to play -- A life built on lies, secrets and stolen art"

Plot follows Kade an FBI who has been given the case of a high profile sophisticated  theif Elara Cross who would go to any lengths just to protect her daughter but she also wants to be done with this part of her life that was forced on her thinking she could trust someone in her past, now she meets Kade, could things turn around for her? Who will fall first in this cat and mouse game?

I loved this so much! Short engaging read with twists leaves you wanting more! For readers who loved The mindfck series this one's for you!

Kade and Elara will take you on a journey that will leave you wanting more. Kade is trying to move on from a previous case that still haunts him and made the stipulation that he works alone, or he won't be trying to find Elara. When he starts the job he quickly realizes that things aren't what they appear. He literally receives a note warning him about the case, but when Elara appears right before his eyes, he can't stay away. He feels like there is something that isn't adding up. Elara is beautiful, and the best art theif there is. As he gets to know her and follow her, can he bring the case to a close while also finding out the truth?

Elara is really good at compartmentalizing her life. She has resigned herself to never having a man in her life, but she wants to be done with the life she is leading. She has a daughter she needs to protect, and she will do anything to keep her safe. She thought she could trust someone a few years prior, but she was forced to ruin him. Now, she meets Kade and starts to feel like there could be something special between them. What will happen when she realizes that he is a fed?

This book has a lot of emotion, twists, and turns in it. Just when you think you have everything figured out another shock wave occurs. The final chapter has me on the edge of my seat, needing to know what will happen. I received an ARC and this is my honest, voluntary review.

I enjoyed this book. It was a little slow start for me, but I got into it once Kade and Elara fell for each other. But can he really trust her? Is she playing him? Loved staying on edge and that they get a happy ever after. I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy and I recommend this book.