The scam a Fox and O'Hare novel

It's been a minute since the last Fox and O'Hare novel I read. I thought maybe a little distance would give me a new look at it. But nope. 3 Stars seems to be my go to for these books (except apparently #2? I don't really remember that one, but after glancing through my review, I liked this one better). They're kinda the literary equivalent of a powered sugar donut: sweet, early chewed, and likable but pretty basic without a lot of depth. Not that I read them for their literary power. Mostly they're an escape for me. Plus I enjoy Scott Brick's narration with the audio book.

Most of the story was typical - scams, undercover hi-jinks, fake shootouts and flirting. Nothing new to see here. I did however like the end. It's not the typical, mostly tied bow that wants you to go buy the next book just because. Definitely more of a cliffhanger that for now offers the possibility of a payoff (though I'm not holding my breath)