Who doesn't love a right place, wrong time adventure romance?! Tiana Smith's The Spy and I has some truly great rom-com moments, but might fall short for those looking for a spicier romance. I loved the characters, the plot, and the comedy. Would be a fantastic beach read!

I sincerely feel really torn about this one. I typically love spy romances, and although this one was fast paced with some great action scenes, it was lacking in the romance. I personally really enjoyed Tiana Smiths writing style and both our main characters were interesting and had chemistry, but there just wasn’t any romance between the two. It seemed very dry in the way it quickly progressed, they meet, both don’t want a relationship, instant love. The plot was also very predictable but it was still a fun read and the pacing was well done!

Very cute and cozy mystery! I loved the cover and the book was fantastic. This should be turned into a movie! Must read as soon as you can!

I looooove a good spy romance! There's not nearly enough out there, and this one hit the spot so nicely. It was action packed and full to the brim with sexual tension and just a great time.
Dove is an expert penetration tester (not that kind of penetration...) who's twin sister turns out to be in the CIA. Mendez is her sister's hot partner trying to keep Dove safe until they find her sister. I really appreciated how capable Dove was - she might not have been a trained operative, but she held her own and as a STEM girlie myself, I really appreciated how much her hacking skills came into play. Obviously, we're dealing with spies so there's definitely some angst along the way, but I really loved the build up in their relationship.
Overall would definitely recommend to the STEM girls, spy lovers, and the grown up fans of Ally Carter!

The Spy and I had a fun premise (a regular girl finds out her sister is a spy, and she must take her place on a secret mission) but I could not get into it. Perhaps it was my mood, or the fact that it was so similar to The Blonde Identity which I recently read, but either way, I gave up about halfway through. While I may give it another go sometime in the future, right now this just wasn't the book for me.

found this hybrid novel (a mix between a romcom and spy novel) to be a fun #weekendread - I enjoyed the banter between the characters and the slow burn sexual tension. This closed door romance reminded me as well of the spy novels I used to read when I was a teen.

This book moves quickly, with the romance happening fast, yet it's packed with excitement and adventure! If you liked the blend of spy intrigue and romance in Argylle (I know I did), you'll love this one too. It's great for fans of Blonde Identity!

Oh this was SOO fun!! I was instantly hooked as soon as I read the blurb, and it held up all the way through to the end. I wasn't expecting the book to be as suspenseful as it was but I'm not complaining. I can't wait to read more from Tiana Smith!

Dove is a twin and is used to being mistaken for her sister. But when some bad people mistake her for her sister and Dove finds herself in the middle of a huge mission, Dove realizes her sister is actually a CIA agent. Dove, along with Mendez, a very attractive man claiming to be her sister's partner end up on the case together, but Dove isn’t sure Mendez is telling the whole truth and she only has a limited amount of time to put all the pieces together and save her sister.

I’ve read a few spy romances over the past year, and I can't get enough! This book was full of fun and adventure and had me on the edge of my seat throughout. While the middle of the story did slow down a bit, the beginning and ending were a whirlwind that had me completely invested. The romance was definitely secondary to the mystery and the action in this story, and I never really had a strong read on Mendez, which added to the suspense. This was such a fun read and I’m excited for more from this series!

Thank you to Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for the advance copy.

Thank you Berkley and NetGalley for the advance review copy. All opions are my own!

Adventure romance is have a moment, and I can see why! This book is chock-full of action, suspense, and intrigue, and it was absolutely entertaining. I'm excited to see what Tiana Smith gives us next!

*Thank you so much to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the chance to review an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.*

"The Spy and I" by Tiana Smith is a thrilling ride through espionage and intrigue! From secret agents to hidden agendas, this book keeps you on the edge of your seat with its suspenseful plot twists and turns. While I enjoyed the mystery aspect of the story, I couldn't help but wish for more tension to ramp up the excitement. Nonetheless, Smith's writing style is engaging, and the well-developed characters make it a fun read for anyone who loves a good spy thriller. So, grab your magnifying glass and uncover the secrets of these pages!

This book is fast-paced and the romance is quick and instant, but it is still full of fun and adventure! I've been on a bit of a spy kick, and if you enjoyed Argylle and the romance that was at the core of what otherwise seemed to be purely a spy thriller, you'll enjoy this. High stakes, spy shenanigans and a badass woman in STEM, cute moments amongst thrilling ones. Enjoyable if not predictable.

This is my favorite type of romance give me an action romance any day of the week! This was such a hot, fast pace, spy romance with mystery fmc is reeled in to this adventure due to mistaken identity, then starts falling for a spy yes please give me more!

This book is why I love to read! Wow! The point of view character immediately connected with me and the sarcastic, humorous voice made me want to root for this character. The banter, chemistry, and snark combined with swoony scenes kept me reading and when I wasn't reading this book, kept me thinking about it.

The plot twists and turns, secrets, not knowing who to trust made me gasp out loud often and are some of the best I've ever read. I loved how intelligent Dove is; I also appreciated her fierce love for her sister and her vulnerability when it came to letting people love her. I will be seeking more books by this author.

"The Spy and I" turned out to be a delightful surprise! Dove Barkley, a self-professed non-spy, gets unwittingly tangled up in a high-stakes mission when she's mistaken for her sister, who happens to be a super-spy. Alongside Mendez, her sister's partner with a distracting physique, Dove finds herself navigating a world of espionage to prevent a national catastrophe.

While the premise feels familiar, the story takes unexpected twists and turns that kept me eagerly turning the pages. It's a perfect blend of action, suspense, and romance that had me thoroughly entertained.

If you're in the mood for a romantic comedy with a thrilling edge, "The Spy and I" is definitely worth adding to your reading list!

Thank you Tiana Smith and Berkley Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own!

I absolutely loved this one! I thought it was such a unique romance. I enjoyed the characters and plot. I thought Smith did a great job of balancing character development with plot pacing. I feel like there was no focus on one or the other. They were both important to this story which I really liked. These characters made me believe in love again! The chemistry was steamy but clean and fun.

Anyone want to plays spies with me now?
Did anyone play that growing up?
It was one of my favorites!

Read if you enjoy:
Romance
Spies
Character development
Sisters
Disability Rep.

I enjoyed this one but it was slower than I thought it would be. The story was fun and I liked the characters but I wanted more romance.

I liked this book but it was hard to stay interested in it. I liked the idea but it just fell flat for me. The characters were easy to like but felt one-dimensional. It was just too predictable and didn’t hold my attention enough.

Dove Barkley, a white hat hacker who helps companies beef up their cybersecurity, leads an unexciting life until she gets mistaken for her sister at a restaurant by a mysterious man who gives her a briefcase with a bogus identity just before he’s killed. Now a CIA agent named Mendez needs her to go on a mission in place of her sister, who’s apparently an agent and is off the grid. Mendez is skilled and sexy, and Dove is catching feelings for him as he protects her from catching bullets.

The Spy and I is a breath of fresh air, somehow light-hearted and flirty and exciting, with some great suspense and action scenes. Dove and Mendez have great chemistry and their interactions are scintillating but also endearing. Dove has had very bad luck with relationships, one more thing adding to her insecurities. Dove’s always been so close to her sister, despite feeling like she doesn’t measure up to her sister’s excellence in all arenas. The way that Mendez validates, treasures, and makes her feel special is absolutely swoon-worthy. Mendez is such a sweet guy but he is also a lethal and extremely capable operative. Who would have thought a covert operative would be such great boyfriend material? Readers who love good spy stories and romances will have their cake and eat it with this book

Four and 1/2 Star Rating.