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The Good Thief

by James Buchanan (Goodreads Author)

3.94 of 5 stars 3.94 · rating details · 905 ratings · 96 reviews

Working construction provides Caesar with a great way to cover up his real job; stealing whatever he can get his hands on. Which is why the guy he has a fling with could be really bad for business. Nate is a cop, and Caesar worries that he might be tempting fate if he sees Nate again, even if he wants to.

When Caesar discovers something far worse than some petty thievery on...more

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Feb 13, 2012 Heather C rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary-romance, enemies-to-lovers, ebook, m-m, read-2012

Oh, wow! How have I never seen this book before? Why have I not read James Buchanan before this??

This story was just perfect for me! Yeah, I was a little worried that I would quickly get bored when they were already having sex 5% into the book, but holy hell Nate and Caesar were so hot for each other, and so hot together. Hot assholes having a lot of hot angry sex! I was never bored. This was somewhat enemies-to-lovers with the cop-falls-for-thief--thief-falls-for-cop theme. The thief (Caesar) a...more

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Dec 14, 2008 Jen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: glbt

I read this author's story COYOTE CROSSING (also 5 stars) in the ARRESTING DEVELOPMENTS e-anthology from Aspen Mountain Press and loved it so much I decided I needed to give one of the author's other books a shot. So I checked out the backlist, found one of the longer books, and started reading. And then I couldn't put it down! This book is hot from page one.

Cop drama/suspense is not usually my cup of tea. THE GOOD THIEF is based on all the elements that usually make me roll my eyes and quit rea...more I read this author's story COYOTE CROSSING (also 5 stars) in the ARRESTING DEVELOPMENTS e-anthology from Aspen Mountain Press and loved it so much I decided I needed to give one of the author's other books a shot. So I checked out the backlist, found one of the longer books, and started reading. And then I couldn't put it down! This book is hot from page one.

Cop drama/suspense is not usually my cup of tea. THE GOOD THIEF is based on all the elements that usually make me roll my eyes and quit reading. One night stand, relationship between the Law Enforcement Officer and the Crook With a Heart of Gold, good cops/bad cops, political controversy, guardian/ward romance...all the things that, in the hands of a lesser author, would amount to nothing more than a bad episode of CSI. So how does James Buchanan make it work? Talent, that's how.

The plot here is good and solid. It's fairly simple, nothing too uncommon or outlandish, and the progress is straightforward and pretty true to real life. James doesn't try to reinvent the wheel here, but instead works with the familiar and keeps it real. I love the author's word choices. Buchanan uses everyday language, peppered with the Spanglish that I hear every day. But where this author really shines is characterization.

James Buchanan knows how to write amazing characters. Caesar and Nate practically jump off the page. I have a hard time picturing characters in my head when I'm reading a book, but I had no trouble picturing Caesar and Nate. They're incredibly real, and though their situation is a bit dramatic, their reactions to each other and the world around them are very appropriate.

There's no overwrought soap opera angst, no Big Misunderstanding, no crack psychology, and no cheesy public service announcements in this story. It's a suspenseful cop drama, but more than anything else it's a romance. This author obviously understands love and relationships, because I felt myself really relating to the two men and their love for one another.

This review isn't complete without a quick mention of the love scenes and the chemistry in this story. I felt like I was intruding into something very special and private. The love scenes are incredibly hot and sensual, yet so intimate and emotional that I felt like a voyeur. Even that first steamy encounter sizzled with electricity. There are some hot hookups in this book, but nothing cheap or trashy. Their sexual encounters are all intensly emotional, charged with energy and testosterone, and filled with promise.

It's really rare for me to actually connect with authors and their characters, so this book was a real treat for me.(less)

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Nov 12, 2008 Daisiemae rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-read-in-2008, books-to-i-will-never-part-with, male-male-romance-erotica, contemporary-romance

The Good Thief had me hooked from the first page. This book has it all. Handsome heroes, fast-paced storyline and a very sweet romance.
When Ceasar Serrano and Nathan Reilly meet at a hollywood party, they are immediately attracted to one another. So it was natural for them to hook up and end up at Nathan's home before the night was over.
When Nathan gets a phone call and must rush out to work, he is abrupt with Caesar. Not wanting to look like a fool, Caesar goes to leave, he notices Nathan's po...more

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Feb 25, 2008 LdDurham rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: gay-fiction, m-m-romance

I always love Buchanan's characters. They are always so real; guys you can imagine walking around out in the great big world. In The Good Thief, it's the same way. I really dug Nate, the cop. What was so great about him was that he wasn't a dashing homicide detective or an impressive FBI agent. No, he was a uniform cop. One of the guys who shows up to, as he says, "put out the fires". The cops that most of us have experience with. I loved him for that. He's truly a good guy.
Ceasar was a bit har...more

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Apr 14, 2009 Elisa Ramblings added it

Well I think this book is my preferrend among James Buchanan's books I have read.

Caesar is a "good" thief: he is a burglar but he is a good guy inside. From the Ispanic side of the city, like a lot of guy like him he hasn't had a chance to become a good next boy door. From little thefts to big housebreaks the step is short and it passes through some convictions. But Caesar is also a very handsome guy. So he has his share of adventures and one of them leads him to Nate, a fair hair All American B...more Well I think this book is my preferrend among James Buchanan's books I have read.

Caesar is a "good" thief: he is a burglar but he is a good guy inside. From the Ispanic side of the city, like a lot of guy like him he hasn't had a chance to become a good next boy door. From little thefts to big housebreaks the step is short and it passes through some convictions. But Caesar is also a very handsome guy. So he has his share of adventures and one of them leads him to Nate, a fair hair All American Boy he meets at a party.

Caesar has always had one night stands or little more (for him a long relationship is a guy who lasts three appointments) and so he delves into the chance to spend one night with Nate. But when the morning after he finds out that Nate is a cop, he leaves in an hurry. But then an accidental encounter with Nate leads to another hot sex session. And two. Nate is quickly becoming a long last relationship...

So when Caesar, during one of his "cleaning home work", finds some child pornography material, he can't ignore the thing and the first person he searches for help is Nate. But Nate is a cop and he has to do the right thing, and Caesar is a thief...

Caesar is the classical bad boy you can't resist. He sweats sex from every pore and he is also very nice (he has a very cute little dog who helps him to play the role of bad boy with heart). He doesn't hesitate a bit to do the right thing, even if it could be the wrong thing for his life. He is funny and has a easy way to approach life, but he is not selfish.

Nate is the good boy. Right family, right side of the street, maybe not a "straight" guy, but he has a family which supports him (even if we can read a bit of tension with his father, ex-cop). He doesn't hide his homosexuality, but he doesn't flaunt it. He works out, so when his colleagues see him, they see a big and tought man, and nobody has the courage to trouble him. But he can't prevent what is said behind his shoulders... and he heard them. So he is not at all easy with his sexual life, but he can't deny what he feels for Caesar, it's a too strong feeling. And like a good boy he doesn't hide nothing.

I like both Caesar then Nate, but maybe I have a soft spot for Nate, this big guy who is so sure of himself that has no problem to be a total bottom in bed, but only in a sexual way, cause Caesar and Nate are two very balanced characters in the day to day life.

The plot is a good mix of detective story, funny elements (don't miss the dog), good and health sex, and romance.

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Jan 27, 2009 Gabbi rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: hot-man-love, ebook, sizzling-sex, favorites

This is one of my favorite M/M love stories I have read in a long time. I loved the storyline and both heroes were so sexy!

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Feb 20, 2012 Lauraadriana rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: cuff-me-officer, boys-breaking-the-law, interracial, super-cute, m-m

This was a nice story, light, funny and very sexy. Cop and cat burglar fall in love, while having super hot sex.

Ceasar is Mexican-American he also breaks into homes for a living. One night he meets a hot blond who he ends up in bed with. The blond, Nate just happens to be LAPD. Of course things cannot work. Only problem is they seem to keep running into each other, and having sex.

One day during a break Ceasar discovers some very disturbing photographs and he takes them to Nate so that he can do...more

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Nov 26, 2012 ttg rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, reviews, challenge-read

The Good Thief is a pretty good romance suspense about Caesar who works construction during the day, a job that allows him to case neighborhoods to find easy houses to rob. One plum robbery quickly shifts from easy to serious when he finds the owner’s dark secrets hidden away. Not knowing what else to do, Caesar turns over his findings to Nate, a cop he recently met (and had a hot one-night stand with.) But doing the right thing isn’t always easy, especially when Nate and Caesar figure out that...more The Good Thief is a pretty good romance suspense about Caesar who works construction during the day, a job that allows him to case neighborhoods to find easy houses to rob. One plum robbery quickly shifts from easy to serious when he finds the owner’s dark secrets hidden away. Not knowing what else to do, Caesar turns over his findings to Nate, a cop he recently met (and had a hot one-night stand with.) But doing the right thing isn’t always easy, especially when Nate and Caesar figure out that the right thing means turning in another cop.

This is the first time I read a book by Buchanan, and overall I really liked the writing style--very readable, clean, and clear. There was only a few instances when Buchanan used a noun instead of a pronoun (e.g. “The thief”, etc) which I think stood out more because everything else read fine. Caesar and Nate had great developing chemistry, and I appreciated that neither were as they might first appear to be. Caesar might be a professional thief, but he’s also a caring and easy-going guy who’s had to take care of himself since he was young, and has a deep affection for his littler terrier dog Ponchito. Nate might be that big burly police officer and a total straight-arrow, but he doesn’t hide being gay, has battled prejudices from both work and family, is a demanding bottom, and thinks Caesar is the sexiest thing to walk in with steel-toed boots.

As the case gets more dangerous and the men get more embroiled with each other, both think that the other is total bad news, that a cop and a thief could never be together, but they find themselves working in spite of themselves and in spite of their fears, and when things start getting deadly, they realize that they can actually use their respective skill sets to help protect one another.

My one beef is that in the third quarter, things slow down to what I can only describe as “ruminations and sex”. Basically both guys ponder over and over if they should be with each other, and then have some sex, some more sex, and then ruminate some more. On the plus side, neither of them acted “too stupid to live” when things get tense, but I wish things had been tightened a bit here. (Blasphemy, I know, but I would have been fine during this section if the sex was fade to black.)

But overall, a solid read, and I’m looking forward to checking out more from this author. Recommended if you’re looking for a suspenseful read with interesting characters (and a really cute dog.)(less)

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Feb 13, 2012 Anna rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, awesome-couples, desert-island-keeper, mm-mystery-crime-suspense, smokin-hot-guys, 4-and-a-half-stars, mm-criminals-ex-cons

Specification: 4.5 stars

I loved this book a lot. Part of the reason is because I have a thing for thieves falling in love with cops and vice versa books. And this one was executed perfectly. I loved the relationship between the MCs throughout the whole book; how after finding out each other's job they tried to stop what they had going on, but they just couldn't stay away from each other... and then slowly falling in love. Usually I don't like books that have a sex scene that early in the book (h...more

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Apr 22, 2011 Trix rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mm-novels, cops

It was a really nice story. I enjoyed reading it and it left me in a good mood after finishing it.

Caesar and Nate are the kid of men I like. Strong willed, in great shape and just rightly masculine. Their relationship (their sexual one) was rather well balanced. Nate might have been bottoming, but you never got the sensation that he wanted to play the submissive role, more like he enjoyed giving himself to Caesar, while still controlling the situation. I suppose his physique also helped with tha...more

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Mar 23, 2010 Ravyn rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: all-mm-fiction, c-cops-agents-spies

I'm totally loving James Buchanan lately. Everything I've read from her is just great, and The Good Thief is no exception.

This story centers on a cop and a thief who initially meet and hook up without knowing the other's profession. Once they figure it out, they try to avoid each other like the plague, but (obviously) do not succeed. They are in fact forced together after the thief uncovers some damning evidence during a burglary and then decides to bring it to the cop's attention. As a result,...more I'm totally loving James Buchanan lately. Everything I've read from her is just great, and The Good Thief is no exception.

This story centers on a cop and a thief who initially meet and hook up without knowing the other's profession. Once they figure it out, they try to avoid each other like the plague, but (obviously) do not succeed. They are in fact forced together after the thief uncovers some damning evidence during a burglary and then decides to bring it to the cop's attention. As a result, they are both swept into a bigger investigation, with big players and dangerous consequences. Drama and suspense ensues.

So what makes James Buchanan's writing so great? First, her novels contain what I think to be an almost perfect ratio of plot and sex for what I'm looking for in an erotic gay romance. The sex is hot, a little rough, and plentiful enough to satisfy your erotic cravings without becoming repetitive or overpowering the story-line. The plot is solid and developed, capturing the reader's attention and keeping it until the end.

But of course we can't forget about the romance, and Buchanan never does, keeping the characters and their relationship front and center. What's special about the romantic component of this novel (and Buchanan's work in general) is its refreshingly masculine feel. The characters are very normal, down-to-earth guys - the kind of men who drink beer, wear flannel, own a dog, and have two pieces of crappy furniture in their living rooms. Good looking, yes, but with manly attitudes, everyday speech, and blue-collar vocations. No one is professing his undying love, or treating his man like a delicate china doll, or whispering sweet nothings in his boyfriend's ear. And thank goodness for that, because it makes for a romance that develops a little more subtly, reluctantly, and perhaps more realistically.

As usual, James Buchanan has excelled at writing a piece of quality homoerotic fiction, or what I would describe as "gritty gay romance with a definite plot and a masculine feel." It's certainly very different (in a good way) from the typical gay romance novel, and that is exactly why I will keep coming back for more.

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Aug 27, 2011 Michelle B rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

4.5 stars, really!

What seems like another boring premise for a book (cops & robbers in LA) took a back seat to the development of the undeniable pull between the two main characters. Because they had similar backgrounds (same socio-economic stratus) it was believable that they would find their physical attraction supported by a shared understanding, experiences, and tastes. I also liked the secondary characters here, esp. the sister. Plus, I always love a story that has a strong doggie compo...more

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Jul 21, 2010 Jeri rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: mm

A cop. A thief. A lot of chemistry. When they meet, neither Caesar or Nate know anything about each other, except for the instant and mutual attraction. When Caesar learns Nate’s a cop, he knows it ouldn’t be a good idea to see him again. But when he comes across something he can’t ignore while on one of his housebreaking jobs, he takes the evidence of a disturbing crime to Nate, even though that means confessing to his own activities.

I loved this one. The fast paced plot, with the complications...more

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Jun 15, 2011 Lutawolf rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m

I love the characters and the depth to them! The story was very good as well. While reading the book you not only understood the characters you delved into them as though you personally knew them. You fell in love with the loyalty and determination of Nate and completely understood why he pushed Caesar away, even more you believed in that passion that had him grabbing Caesar and pulling him in. I fell in love with Caesar and some of the history I gave him because some of it isn’t explained and w...more

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Apr 26, 2010 Rhianon rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, boys-in-blue, need-to-reread

Buchanan is officially on my list of "Top Ten M/M Writers" with this story. Beautiful character development; authentic, human, evoking a sympathetic response from the audience at every turn despite the gray tone of the ethics sometimes called into question.

I'm often leery of m/m romances with the "contemporary" stamp on them. Mostly because so many authors struggle to depict men as what they are -- namely, MEN. In this story, however, Buchanan executes masterfully. He takes the age-old, well wor...more

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Jul 26, 2012 Plainbrownwrapper rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mm, read-again-maybe

3.5 stars -- I'm feeling generous today, so rounding up to 4.

This is a fun story. I enjoyed the characters, who are portrayed with enough emotion to keep them interesting but without overblown angst. My biggest beef with the story is that a major subplot -- (view spoiler) -- was completely dropped. IMHO that's just dumb -- (view spoiler)...more

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May 19, 2013 Candice rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, kindle, ebook-not-a-kidney

I liked this, but I didn't love it.

Caesar is a thief. He's also a day laborer so he can case houses around the area without being obvious. Caesar's brother is trying to help him find steady work, so he hooks him up with some studio. They are invited to a party so the studio people can see Caesar and talk to him about the job. While there he meets Nate, sexy blonde hair green eyed muscle man.

Well, 5% into the book they are screwing like rabbits. I thought "uh-oh"!

Then, Caesar finds out Nate is...more

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Jul 29, 2011 Shira Anthony rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: cops, erotica, m-m-slash, smut

3.5 of 5, rounded up. An enjoyable read and, with a bit tighter editing, I'd have given it an unconditional 4 stars. The writing is solid, easy to follow, with few obvious typos. Still, much as I love steamy sex, I would have been happier with a bit less of it and a bit more focus on the developing relationship between the protagonists, Caesar and Nate. I have to admit I skipped over the last few sex scenes with a "been there, done that" thought. But if you're looking for a sweet, fluffy, sexy r...more 3.5 of 5, rounded up. An enjoyable read and, with a bit tighter editing, I'd have given it an unconditional 4 stars. The writing is solid, easy to follow, with few obvious typos. Still, much as I love steamy sex, I would have been happier with a bit less of it and a bit more focus on the developing relationship between the protagonists, Caesar and Nate. I have to admit I skipped over the last few sex scenes with a "been there, done that" thought. But if you're looking for a sweet, fluffy, sexy read on the beach or by the fireplace, you'll probably enjoy this easy, predictable romance.

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So, with a bit less emphasis on sex, I'd have rated the story higher. Still, I recommend it for those who love a sweet love story without a ton of sugary sweetness. A fun, kick back and chill read that will leave you smiling.

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Jun 23, 2011 Byron rated it 4 of 5 stars

Hmmm what can I say... Cop story..

I share one of the leads in their feeling that I don't have a uniform fetish. BUT.. I feel that this story has done better than most in capturing how it feels caught between the uniform and the responsibilities versus the need to be who you are. There were a couple of key sentences that really made me understand just where Nate was coming from. I think James Buchanan has captured it quiet well.

Great Characters.. with some great thought put into their developmen...more

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Mar 05, 2012 Kade Boehme rated it 5 of 5 stars

Holy CRAP did I love these guys. While I love my angst, I actually enjoyed that there wasn't much here. I loved that they were both gay and didn't care. No coming out drama. They were comfortable in that part of their lives. The only trouble we had was their judgmental attitudes toward each others' professions. Caesar and Nate are EFFING SEXY! I honestly think this is some of the hottest sex I've read and it may just be because I thought they were so damn hot together. (I also got a wierd thrill...more

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Dec 19, 2012 Togainunochi(Jude) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, mystery

This is an awesome read. I loved Caesar from the start, but Nate grew on me. By the end, I loved them both and didn't want the story to end. How can you not love an officer and a thief? It worked, it worked very well.

" Really," Ceasar's touch danced along Nate's arm before he purred "Solamente mio. Mi's media naranja."

Only his, in a very possessive way and it was so very true. Then there was that other phrase again too. "Caesar, what does it mean when you say I am half an orange. It can't be li...more

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Feb 07, 2013 Angela Baldwin rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: cannonball, m-m

This was my second James Buchanan book in a very short time and I have to say I loved it as much as the first. Nate and Caesar are both likable characters that are well fleshed out. I loved that Nate was drawn to Caesar even though he was the polar opposite of what he expected to to be drawn too. From beginning to end these characters kept me engrossed in their tale of the cop and the criminal on the run to protect the criminal after he finds something he shouldn't while robbing a house. One of...more

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Mar 10, 2011 Emma rated it 4 of 5 stars

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It’s been some time sine I read title which had me hooked all night. I loved it. I absolutely LOVED it. I know it’s a pretty cliché criminal versus LEP pop tart, but it was very thrilling for me. I took me about a 20 pages to get around and comfortable with the authors style of elaboration and breaking the sentences mid way but once I got the hang of it, I couldn’t let it go……..all NIGHT! Lol.
If you are looking for a thrilling read, spiced with good sex and a very central plot line, this migh...more

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Nov 20, 2010 Missy Welsh rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was my first James Buchanan, but it won't be my last. Very well-written and engaging. Recommended.

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Dec 06, 2009 Ami rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mm-mystery-suspense-thriller

When it comes to gay-romance, my kind of book is the one that actually have a story in between the romp around the sheet/kitchen/living room or any area the two guys can find. This one is one of those. Nate and Caesar are two very likeable protagonists. The first one is an LAPD and the later is a thief who is try to do right after finding very disturbing photos of child pornography in one of the houses he robs. Sure there are many sex scenes but there is something actually going on around it. Ad...more

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Jan 23, 2011 TheFountainPenDiva rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: genre-erotic-romance, characters-latino-heroes, genre-m-m-romance, sub-genre-interracial-m-m-romance

I've always loved this cover (sorry Torquere). It just gave me the perfect image of Caesar and Nate.

Caesar Serrano is a thief doing his best to go straight and failing. Nate Reilly is a good cop who's also gay. From the moment they meet at a casting party, the sparks fly between them and the sex is off the hook. That is, until Caesar discovers what the potential love/lust object of his life does for a living and he's out of there.

When a burglary unearths a more shocking crime inside the home of...more I've always loved this cover (sorry Torquere). It just gave me the perfect image of Caesar and Nate.

Caesar Serrano is a thief doing his best to go straight and failing. Nate Reilly is a good cop who's also gay. From the moment they meet at a casting party, the sparks fly between them and the sex is off the hook. That is, until Caesar discovers what the potential love/lust object of his life does for a living and he's out of there.

When a burglary unearths a more shocking crime inside the home of his victim, Caesar has no choice but to turn to the one man he can't forget and the one man he should never be with. Together, this unlikely duo go against the dangerous blue wall of silence as a crooked cop and his buddies try to silence Caesar.

The Good Thief is set in a Los Angeles that isn't the typical glamorous, sun-drenched oasis so favored by most authors, but the Los Angeles of everyday working-class people. It's clear that Buchanan knows the area of Los Feliz and its surrounding neighborhoods well and writes with a certain fondness for its beauty and its distinctive flavor. And who could forget Caesar's wiener-dog with an attitude Ponchito (who should have his own book).

One of my biggest complaints about m/m romance is that some authors tend to make one of the male characters into a chick with a dick. That is, they stereotypically feminize them. Not so with James Buchanan (yes, she's a woman). Buchanan gets it right and she makes it hot. These are men who are equal in their passion. Caesar really is a good thief and one just can't help rooting for him, even though he does break into people's houses. He has his own code of ethics. Nate is the kind of cop there should be more of in the world. He's honest, loyal and willing to do what's right even at great personal cost. The scenes with Caesar and Nate are hot enough to need asbestos gloves, but there's a definite chemistry between them. The mystery is top-notch and will have you holding onto the very last.

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May 14, 2013 Tricia rated it 3 of 5 stars

It was an interesting read, but (for me) the two main characters did not have a special appeal or attachment. There are some steamy love scenes, and complications given one protagonist is a police officer and the other a practicing thief. A bit of mystery and intrigue on the sideline, but not an intricate plot there. There are other stellar reviews for this novel, and I did read it all the way through. For some reason, I did not bond with the characters so much. I enjoyed reading the book, but w...more

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Jul 21, 2012 Jacqueline rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book was HOT!

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Jul 15, 2011 Bee rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: abuse-hate-bullying, crime-mystery, kindle, passion-erotica, romance, m-m, survival

Caesar is a thief and the last thing he needs in his life happens when his casual hookup turns out to be a cop. How could he be so stupid? But when Caesar during a break-in finds evidence of a child molester and pedophile he finds himself unable to look the other way and instead turns to his new cop friend - Nate - for help. As it turns out the owner of the house is a high up cop running for a position in power, and the gay cop and burglar are frowned upon by some of Nate's colleagues who are co...more

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Apr 02, 2013 Kelly Maybedog Hawkins rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to Kelly Maybedog by: Susan A

Shelves: what-dogs, what-male-protagonist, how-ebook, what-glbtq, why-recommended-by-friend, what-thank-you-officer, what-thriller-suspense, where-borrowed, what-m-m-read

I really enjoyed this book. I liked the characters, they felt real. I liked that the police officer is just that and not a detective. The pacing was excellent, the plot was interesting, and there was drama and danger. Although the really great peril scene was too early in the relationship so the reaction wasn't the "I'll die without you" kind of stuff I'm addicted to.

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Interesting and good observation: "A criminal defense attorney's best advert...more

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James Buchanan, the author of over ten gay novels and single author anthologies, lives in a 100 year old Craftsman in California with SexyGuy, two demon spawn and a heard of adopted dogs, cats, rats and fish. Between managing a law practice with SG, raising kids and writing books, James volunteers with the Erotic Author's Association, Liminal Ink, the EPIC Awards Committee as well as coordinates t...more

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“Suck me off in the car on the way over and you call me horny?" Nate growled again. "Get out of those fucking jeans!” — 3 people liked it

“Know what the best thing about morning sex is?" Caesar snorted and pinched Nate's hip.
"Sex?"
"No," Nate laughed, "nobody has to sleep on the wet spot.” — 3 people liked it

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