The story of El Pícaro y la Joya (The Rogue and the Jewel) by Sasha Cottman is a passionate Regency romance set against the backdrop of a high-stakes jewelry heist and a battle of wits. It follows the magnetic tension between a man living on the edge of the law and a woman determined to protect her family’s legacy.
Isabella is drawn to Julian’s freedom and his hidden sense of honor. Julian is captivated by Isabella’s bravery and the "jewel" of her spirit, which he finds far more valuable than the sapphire.
As they work together to protect the sapphire, the line between hunter and prey blurs.