This review also posted on my blog, After Hours at Lilybloombooks 
 3.5 stars 
 The first book in The Fowler Sisters trilogy, Owning Violet, was such an interesting and hot read. I had so many questions left unanswered about the overall plot arc, not to mention I was curious about Rose and her story, so I was more than willing to jump right into Stealing Rose. 
 Rose has a lot of the Fowler traits, but there is something different about her too. She tries her hardest to stay out of the spot-light, and she feels under appreciated for the all the hard work that she has one within the company. She worked her ass off to get when she was within the family business, so when she gets word that the promotion she was gunning for could possible go to her father's girlfriend, and also her future brother in law's ex partner, she decides to quit and reinvent herself. 
 I don't judge a character's maturity level by their age, I judge it by their character. And Rose was immature. I don't know what she could have possibly thought would happened by throwing a tantrum - by leaving the country, no less - and quitting her job. I admire the spontaneous of the whole thing, but she really needed some follow through. Because of everything that happened, I find it hard to believe that anyone would take her seriously from this point forward. 
 It's not often that I find the "love interest" more interesting and entertaining (He is more than just the love interest - since this is his story too - so I guess that's not a wholly fair statement), but I did here. I felt like he was more complex and had more depth to his character. He was once rich, lost everything, and taught himself how to be cunning thief in order to care for his mother. Obviously, not the most honest work and he wasn't proud of it, but he owned it. If that makes sense. 
 Once these two meet and start to have a relationship - things really get complicated. It was obvious that their whirl wind affair was more than that but their lack of communication was frustrating at times. BUT. A part of me GETS IT. Rose doesn't know WHAT to do, and Caden wants to be something MORE than he is for Rose. I don't agree with Caden on how he handled the situation, but I think that he had his head in the right place. They were hot together too, and seeing Caden bring Rose out of her shell was fun! 
 The writing was fabulous. Monica really knows how to write some hot stuff, and the chemistry people her characters is never forced. I just wished for a more original story line here. Hopefully, Lily's book will blow me away. 
 I also want to point out that Violet felt like a totally different person in Stealing Rose. I get her nurturing instinct, but she took it too far and she was a huge hypocrite. I was so happy to see Lily sweep in and help Rose and support her and her decisions. 
 Overall - While I had my small reservations about Stealing Rose, I still rather enjoyed it. As I mentioned before, I am anxious for Lily's book! I can't wait to see what trouble this girl will bring and how everything will wrap up! 
 *I received a copy of this book from Publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.*