Lady Eve’s Last Con
Ruth Johnson and her sister Jules have been small-time hustlers on the interstellar cruise lines for years. But then Jules fell in love with one of their targets, Esteban Mendez-Yuki, sole heir to the family insurance fortune. Esteban seemed to love her too, until she told him who she really was, at which point he fled without a word.
Now Ruth is set on revenge: disguised as provincial debutante Evelyn Ojukwu and set for the swanky satellite New Monte, she’s going to make Esteban fall in love with her, then break his heart and take half his fortune. At least, that’s the plan. But Ruth hadn’t accounted for his younger sister, Sol, a brilliant mind in a dashing suit… and much harder to fool.
Sol is hot on Ruth’s tail, and as the two women learn each other’s tricks, Ruth must decide between going after the money and going after her heart.
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Praise for Lady Eve’s Last Con:
“A heist romance that really sticks the landing […] Eve is diamond-sharp and dazzling, an unforgettable showstopper of a heroine” — The New York Times, Best Romance Novels of 2024
Compulsively readable and totally delightful” — Publisher’s Weekly, Starred Review
“A delightful story about what happens when the billionaire target of your galactic revenge plot has a terrifyingly sexy half-sister. It’s got zest, it’s got style, it’s got society balls, dramatic reversals, incredible outfits, and a beach episode. Fraimow knows exactly what she’s doing” — Emily Tesh, winner of the Astounding and World Fantasy awards
“Ingenious, heart-warming and hilarious, Lady Eve’s Last Con is the sparkling sapphic space caper romcom of my dreams” — Zen Cho, winner of the Hugo, Crawford, and British Fantasy awards
“Jazz Age drama smashes into glittering space opera, and boy, the sparks are worth the price of admission! Fraimow takes us on a clever, heartfelt and entertaining romp featuring high society, revenge, gangsters, and a cynical con artist in over her well-coiffed head. Delicious, propulsive fun” — Freya Marske, bestselling author of the Last Binding trilogy
“Lady Eve had me hooked from page 1. Charming and funny, smart and unique, Fraimow’s novel is perfect for fans of Becky Chambers who want fascinating worldbuilding with unforgettable characters. Ruthi and Sol will have you pining, cheering, and rolling your eyes in utter delight. A must read” — Bethany Jacobs, award-winning author of These Burning Stars
“Lady Eve’s Last Con is the charming, space-hopping, queer rom-com of your dreams! Drop Ocean’s 8 into Fhloston Paradise, stir in a quirky sapphic romance, sprinkle with a host of deliciously daring schemes and witty characters, and imbibe this glittering delight of a debut” — Ren Hutchings, author of Under Fortunate Stars
“Wildly fun and incredibly romantic, all the glitter of the Jazz Age and the brilliance of space opera in one story” — Everina Maxwell, author of Winter’s Orbit
“Lady Eve’s Last Con is the absolute perfect mash-up of science-fiction, romantic-comedy, and heist adventure. This sapphic enemies-to-lovers had us gasping, laughing out loud, and swooning. From the intricate world-building to the relatable characters who are impossible not to root for, this electrifying story was impossible to put down!” — Elizabeth Helen, author of Bonded By Thorns
“A stylish, twisty jaunt through a kind-of-dystopian Golden Age, with disaster lesbians” – Iona Datt Sharma, author of Not For Use In Navigation
Rebecca Fraimow 