"Harry Booth started stealing at nine to keep a roof over his ailing mother's head, slipping into luxurious, empty homes at night to find items he could trade for precious cash. When his mother finally succumbed to cancer, he left Chicago--but kept up his nightwork. Wandering from the Outer Banks to Savannah to New Orleans, he dons new identities and stays careful, observant, distant. He can't afford to attract attention--or get attached. Still, he can't help letting his guard down when he meets Miranda Emerson"--
Nora Roberts
Nora Roberts is a prolific American author known for her romantic suspense novels. Her most famous work, the "In Death" series written under the pseudonym J.D. Robb, has captivated readers with its intricate plots and strong, independent female protagonists. Roberts' contributions to literature include over 225 novels and numerous bestsellers.