Alissa Johnson
5 SeriesAlissa Johnson is an American author known for her historical romance novels, including the Providence, Haverston Family, and Thief-Takers series. She resides in the Ozark region, where she continues to write.
In "A Talent for Trickery," the first book of Alissa Johnson's Thief-Takers series, Owen Renderwell, a celebrated detective, reunites with Charlotte Walker, the daughter of London's notorious thief, to solve a murder. Years ago, Owen and Charlotte collaborated on a high-profile kidnapping case, during which they developed a deep, complicated attraction. Despite their past, Charlotte remains wary, knowing Owen's allegiance to the law conflicts with her criminal background. As they work together again, their unresolved feelings resurface, challenging their professional boundaries. The novel explores the tension between duty and desire, set against the backdrop of Victorian England.
