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

He rubbed Grant’s back for several breaths, then stepped back. “What’s wrong?”


“Oh, honey.” Merrick hugged him. “Don’t be.”


“No, it won’t.” Grant met his gaze. “I don’t want you to go up against her.”


“I don’t plan to. If it comes to it, though, I’ll do all I can to keep you safe.”


Grant melted against him. “Just hold me.”


After several moments, he brushed Grant’s bangs aside. “Let’s try to get some rest.”


They undressed to their briefs, then Grant curled up to Merrick in the bed. While all Merrick could see was the top of Grant’s head, he felt a few teardrops fall onto his skin. He slid his fingers through Grant’s hair. “It’ll be okay.”


“Tell me a story.” Grant’s voice was soft.


Grant slid his left hand across Merrick’s nipple. “Share an adventure with me.”


Chapter 43