Alissa Johnson, a RITA Award nominee, is the author of Tempting Fate and several witty historical romances. She grew up on Air Force bases in the United States and Europe and attended St. Olaf College in Minnesota. She currently lives in the Ozarks, Arkansas.
""In a witty, quirky, and altogether fun sequel to A Talent for Trickery, Johnson...balances light romance, clever sleuthing, slowly building intimacy, and heart-racing suspense. This series is pure pleasure."" - Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review ""Johnson draws readers into an intriguing mystery romance as disparate characters join forces to combat the demons of their pasts. The quick pace, sexual tension, touch of poignancy and the well-drawn backdrop seamlessly merge, allowing her characters and their conflict to take center stage."" - RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars ""The second installment in Johnson's beguiling Thief Taker series (A Talent for Trickery, 2015) is another superbly written historical romance that will win over readers with its engaging characters and a skillfully constructed plot that deftly mingles equal measures of danger and desire."" - Booklist ""A Gift for Guile is an engaging romance that makes for a quick and enjoyable read."" - Historical Novel Review