ROMANCE

The Spy and I

by Tiana Smith
Berkley. Feb. 2024. 352p. ISBN 9780593550304. pap. $18. CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
COPY ISBN
YA author Smith’s (Match Me If You Can) first adult offering uses the spy romance genre to deliver thrills, both heart-pounding and steamy. Data analyst Dove Barkley, who is being interviewed by the hottest guy she’s ever seen, is mistaken for her sister by the kind of people one doesn’t want to meet in a dark alley. Unbeknownst to Dove, her sister is a spy for none other than the CIA. It also turns out that Mendez, the guy assigned to interview her, is a spy too. Before Dove knows it, she’s knee-deep in espionage with a man who is both annoying and annoyingly sexy. How are they supposed to beat the clock and save her sister when Dove can’t keep her mind—and hands—from wandering? Despite Mendez’s frustration with out-of-her-element Dove, sparks fly between them as she finds her way to saving the world.
VERDICT This mistaken-identity spy romance is fast-paced, mixing twists and turns with humor and not a small amount of chemistry. Recommend to fans of Gina Robinson’s “Agent X” series and The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter.
Reviewed by Nanci Milone Hill , Nov 01, 2023
Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

FICTION

The 7-10 Split: A Romantic Comedy
by Lee, Karmen
FICTION

Out of Office
by Cunningham, A.H.
FICTION

Fake Flame
by Buck, Adele
FICTION

Swap and Smell the Roses: A Romantic Comedy
by Booth, Karen
FICTION

A Novel Love Story
by Poston, Ashley
FICTION

Summer Romance
by Monaghan, Annabel
More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?