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

“Not good.” Merrick ran toward Grant. “Hey!”


The blond pulled Grant toward the van, but Grant yanked his arm away.


“Scotty, forget it,” the van driver yelled. “Let’s go!”


Scotty shoved Grant off his feet, then leaped into the van. The door slammed as the van sped away.


Merrick knelt beside Grant. “Are you okay?”


The tires of the van squealed as it turned onto the main street, then drove away. It was too far to see if there was a license plate, but maybe Wyatt could get something from the security footage later.


Even as he helped Grant stand, Merrick kept his gaze on the parking lot. The two had run off easily enough, but he couldn’t lower his guard. Something still didn’t feel right.


“Stay with me.” Grant’s hold on Merrick’s arms was tight.


“It’s okay. I won’t let anyone hurt you.”


Wyatt ran to their side as a crowd formed. “Are you okay?”


Chapter 4