Author: Natalie Walters
Source: Library
My Review:
I love Natalie Walter's books and humor. I have been looking forward to this one for over a year (since I first heard about it), and I had high expectations.
Spies, Lies, & Alibis is well-written and easy to read. Plus, how fun is that cover?! It has an engaging premise and is plot-driven.
I am struggling with what to write for this review. I could see what was supposed to be funny, but it didn't land right with me. This could have been my current mood while reading, and not the writing itself, more a me problem, than a book problem. I was disappointed with the humor, and I didn't connect with Cybil at all, or find her role believable. Because I had looked forward to this for so long, I forced myself to finish it, plus maybe my expectations were too high. The last 1/3 of the book was the best part for me.
I am glad I read, and I will read Natalie's future books. My opinion is in the minority; most people love this story. So, take my review with a grain of salt.
★★★/5
Synopsis (Goodreads):
They were each other's first love. Now they might be each other's last hope.
Cybil
Langford has spent years hiding behind her polished, professional
facade as the executive assistant to a powerful real estate mogul, where
she's perfectly positioned to collect intel on her boss's criminal
network. But when her mission leads her into the path of Lorenzo
Ramirez--a ruthless crime boss with deadly plans--she'll need every
ounce of cunning and charm to stay one step ahead.
Then he walks back into her life.
Ben
Bradley is deep undercover for the FBI, living under an alias, as a
financial advisor with a reputation for helping the wealthy and corrupt
launder their money. His target? Lorenzo Ramirez, a dangerous crime boss
with his hands in everything from smuggling to murder. But when a
familiar face from his past suddenly reappears, things get . . .
complicated.
The last time Cybil saw Ben, he was an annoying
prankster--and her first crush. The last time Ben saw Cybil, she stole a
piece of his heart. Neither expected to run into each other at a
high-stakes fundraising gala where crime, corruption, and undercover
agendas collide. Now, they're both keeping dangerous secrets--and
working dangerously close to blowing each other's cover.
Forced
to work together to stop a catastrophic deal that could arm America's
enemies, Cybil and Ben must face ruthless criminals, hidden agendas, and
the ghosts of their past. Trust is a luxury they can't afford--but
love? That just might be their undoing.
The intel is classified. The trust is fragile. And their covers are one lie away from blowing wide open.
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