To Catch a Thief Books in Order

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The To Catch a Thief series by Jill Elizabeth Nelson includes 3 books published between 2007–2010.

✓ All 3 books verified against the publisher's official series list.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Reluctant Burglar

    Reluctant Burglar

    2009 · Jill Elizabeth Nelson

    Surrounded by no good options, much less safe ones, Desiree Jacobs knows that no matter what she must protect her father's reputation and his legacy.…

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  2. Cover of Reluctant Runaway

    Reluctant Runaway

    2007 · Jill Elizabeth Nelson

    Museum security expert Desiree Jacobs is back in this sequel to Reluctant Burglar, and only she can unearth the horrifying secret that links together…

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  3. Cover of Reluctant Smuggler

    Reluctant Smuggler

    2010 · Jill Elizabeth Nelson

    They say keep your friends close and your enemies closer…but what if you can’t tell the difference? For security consultant Desiree Jacobs, the…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the To Catch a Thief books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Reluctant Burglar”. Start with “Reluctant Burglar.”

How many books are in the To Catch a Thief series?

We list 3 books by Jill Elizabeth Nelson , published between 2007–2010.

Where can I buy the To Catch a Thief books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.