Brilliant art thief Merrick Davidson can steal anything, except Grant Silvan’s heart. Merrick has to keep Grant at arm’s length for fear of revealing his secret. When Merrick’s biggest rival exposes his secret to Grant, the rejected lover returns to win back his relationship with Merrick, but there are obstacles to overcome.<br><br>Wyatt Silvan, Grant’s father and Merrick’s employer, is after the famous seven Xanderclied paintings, which all contain clues to a treasure. If Merrick succeeds in obtaining all the paintings and find the treasure, he can retire as an art thief and start a normal, uncomplicated life with Grant.<br><br>Together, they hunt the paintings from art galleries to private collections, from city to city, dodging bullets and escaping from life threatening attacks. With danger all around and the FBI on their tails, will Wyatt and Merrick find the paintings and treasure they are looking for? Will Merrick realize love is the biggest treasure of it all, before it is too late?

Merrick the Art Thief

Grant stepped into the gallery with a glare fixed on Merrick.


Merrick patted Thurman’s hand. “Excuse me.”


Thurman released Merrick’s arm, returning Grant’s angry look. “Don’t get distracted.”


Thurman nodded at his drink. “Want that?”


Merrick handed over his wine glass. “Enjoy.”


Thurman winked at him, then sipped his wine as he headed back to Simon’s exhibit.


Despite Grant’s frown, he looked good. His hair was shorter than it had been, but his blue eyes were as vibrant as Merrick remembered. “This is a surprise.”


“Is my dad here?” Grant’s brow furrowed.


Best stick as close as possible to the truth, but Merrick hated lying…again. “He’s here somewhere, yes.”


“I need to talk to you.” Grant’s voice was loud, his words rushed. Sweat lined his brow and he fidgeted with the corner of his jacket.


“All right.” Merrick led him to a dimly lit hallway lined with closed office doors, then faced him. “What’s wrong?”


Chapter 3