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The first thing to know about Dove Barkley is that, even though she works as a cyber security analyst, she is one hundred percent not an undercover CIA operative. But when a group of bad guys mistake her for her super-spy sister (news to her!), Dove gets roped into a dangerous government mission that she’d very much rather be left out of, thank you.
Too bad Mendez, the man who claims to be her sister’s partner, says she's in too deep to back out now. He’s smart, capable, and has a body almost distracting enough to make Dove forget about the team of trained assassins after her.
Dove has information that can help prevent a national tragedy, but there’s mounting evidence that Mendez might not be who he claims. More importantly, she's running out of time to save her sister. Because the last thing Dove wants is for either of them to go out with a bang.
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9780593826119
- File size: 272981 KB
- Duration: 09:28:42
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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January 29, 2024
Smith’s fast-paced and deliciously twisty debut kicks off with Dove Barkley heading to meet her twin sister, Madison, for dinner—only to be met instead by a mysterious man who speaks to her in code before being shot and killed at her restaurant table. Fortunately, a CIA operative named Mendez swoops in to help Dove make sense of the situation, revealing that Madison is a spy and Dove must have been mistaken for her. The CIA is in hot pursuit of a notorious international arms dealer, and Madison, whose identity appears to have been compromised, has gone into hiding. Now Dove’s been thrown into the dangerous mix, and as the stakes ramp up, she falls hard for Mendez—but can she really trust him? Smith draws out that question on the way to a well-crafted and deeply satisfying conclusion. The bond between the sisters, who grew up in foster care, adds depth to the narrative and the plot offers plenty of surprises. Glimmers of humor leaven the suspense and the love story is just as likely to get hearts racing as the mystery. The end result is a first-rate romantic thriller. -
May 31, 2024
Dove Barkley works as a cybersecurity analyst, a job that is anything but sexy. Tired of always being second best, she decides to borrow her sister's confidence and clothes for an evening, unaware that the same sister is actually a rogue CIA agent. A case of mistaken identity lands Dove in the middle of an assassination plot, left with only her hacking expertise (and a sexy CIA sidekick) to help keep herself alive and prove her sister's innocence. YA author Smith's (How To Speak Boy) adult debut is a funny, fast-paced contemporary rom-com that rivals any action film. The heat level is mostly flirtatious, but the characters' chemistry shines without physicality. Narrator Jaime Lamchick gives an engaging performance of the first-person narrative, convincingly portraying Dove as she blooms from quirky to confident. VERDICT This audio will appeal to listeners seeking escape into an action-packed adventure romance that is low on heat and full of suspense. Recommended for fans of To Have and To Heist by Sara Desai and The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter.--Lauren Hackert
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