It’s summer… and I am in a carefree, playful mood, craving 'fun' books. Errands and Espionage by Sam Tschida fell into my lap a few weeks ago. I finished reading it on a late Sunday evening and, I felt a bit sad that this book came to an end! I found it entertaining and quite funny at times!

I liked Gabby a lot. When the CIA agents knocked on her door, I knew her life was going to change, and we were about to experience a huge adventure together. I found her relatable, and as the storyline progressed, I was vested in her success.

I enjoy books that revolve around family drama, and this one delivered- at one point, I even laughed under my bedcovers late at night- unable to put the book down and sleep (I am thankful for my LED neck reading light)! If you are looking for a romcom that will entertain you for a few hours, give this one try!

I received a copy of this ARC e-galley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

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I will be recommending this book to all my Finlay Donovan loving friends!!

It’s difficult to explore how women over 30 can feel downtrodden or downright forgotten and still be funny, but Sam Tschida walks that line and comes out with a lot of laughs. The tone wasn’t too self deprecating or too dark, and overall, it’s a fun read. I loved some of the takes on mom life, fashion, and work-life balance. Suspend your disbelief and ride this rollercoaster of a novel. It’s a fun one!!!

I absolutely loved this novel as a mom that feels lost in motherhood. The author is hilarious and I am manifesting that this becomes a movie!

1st book by this author . Chose it based on the colorful cover and title. It sounded interesting! It was laugh out loud funny at times. I will look for more books by this author!

This was such a fun beach read. Gabby Greene is a recently divorced housewife, struggling to keep up on the house, and take care of her 2 kids as a single parent. On top of that she hasn’t worked in 14 years and needs to get a job to support herself and the kids. As she’s struggling to figure out how a housewife can re-enter the workforce the answer to her problems literally knocks on her front door. Cue 2 CIA agents offering her a job to join them for an undercover mission, with a salary she can’t refuse. What follows is all the hilarity you would expect when you ask an untrained housewife to work as an elite spy. Training keeps going wrong, a bunch of issues crop up on her first day of her new “job”, and as she’s struggling with all this she still has all the duties of a single parent to manage! This book was charming, and filled with humor, mystery, and a touch of romance. I so enjoyed this story and hope this turns into a series where we keep getting to follow Gabby on her adventures! I received an ARC, and this is my honest review.

Gabby Greene, recently divorced and mother of two, hasn't worked in fourteen years, as her husband preferred a stay-at-home wife. Overwhelmed with laundry, children, and housework, she's startled by a knock on her door from two CIA agents. They need her to replace Darcy, an agent lost in an undercover mission. They assure her it's just office assistance work—no pressure. Despite her klutziness during training, she's in.
At the office, she encounters issues with the Russian mob that is doing money laundering. Her best friend and neighbor assists with the kids, her ex being of no help. Chaos ensues when her mother drops off Gabby's elderly grandmother and her boyfriend, expelled from their nursing home. Amidst the domestic turmoil, Gabby is kidnapped while taking out the trash, uncovering that Darcy was a double agent linked to the Russian mob, seeking information on her boss. Now she is not sure who to trust.
A tale of fun, chaos, and delight unfolds.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book.

If you can completely suspend your disbelief, you'll enjoy the ride. This was much better than I was expecting. Looks like it might be the start of a series, and I'm all for it. It's a quick read with great side characters. It was also really funny, especially Markus and Justin. The teen drama/annoying little brother scenes were spot on. I hope we get to see them all again!

Delightful entertainment. An amusing mother versus spy tale. Engaging characters. Would have preferred the "f" word not be included. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

I feel bad that I've been in such a reading slump because I haven't been able to care about a lot of these anticipated releases like this one. I really wanted this one to be the one to break the slump, but unfortunately, this wasn't it for me.

"Errands & Espionage" is an amateur spy mystery sprinkled with humor and romance. The premise was intriguing, and the story's even pacing kept me engaged throughout. However, the romantic subplot fell flat for me. There wasn't enough chemistry between Markus and Gabby, and their relationship lacked depth, making it hard for me to invest in their romance.

The main plot reaches a conclusion, but the author leaves room for a potential sequel involving the main characters. While I found "Errands & Espionage" to be an enjoyable read, I’m not eagerly anticipating a second installment. I appreciated the undercover spy elements more than the romantic aspects.

Overall, this was a quick, fun read that held my interest throughout.

A big thank you to NetGalley, as well as Grand Central Publishing, for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Cute stay-at-home-divorced-mom turned reluctant undercover spy story. Not a fan of the cross dressing best friend or transgender daughter arcs but otherwise whimsical and entertaining. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

I loved Finlay Donovan so hurried to request this one. However, I was sorely disappointed. This book was more fantasy than I usually read. I say that because you really have to suspend all belief to get into this story and I just couldn’t do it. It does seem like it could be fun, just wasn’t the book for me.

Gabby Greene is a recently divorced SAHM that is looking to get back into the work force. She is offered an undercover mission with a secret government agency to finish out an assignment in which the former agent was killed in action. It just so happens that Gabby looks enough like said agent to pass as her and with no other options at her disposal Gabby takes the gig. This positioned itself as a tongue-in-cheek fun spy book but it was hard to get into because Gabby's character was constantly putting herself down and continued to do so throughout the book. On top of that she did actually read as fairly inept when it came to much of what she had signed on for with both her home and work life which was disappointing. Her character showed little growth but still got credit for all sorts of things. The romantic element of this book felt like it should have been completely left out as it did nothing to add to the story and was frankly pretty awkward. A lot of the book requires a fair amount of belief to be suspended which is fine but I was hoping for more character growth or at least some good laughs and I didn't feel there was much of either but this may appeal to a different sense of humor than mine. This book wasn't for me but it may be for you if you like the premise and aren't bothered by the things mentioned above.

Thank you to Netgalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the eARC of this book.

This premise was fun and entertaining, but the reality of the book didn't live up to its potential. Gabby was annoying, and the romance was ho-hum! I wish the romance side plot had been eliminated-- the mystery was interesting enough on its own and the romance wasn't needed! I think this will make a cute series if it gets tightened up and picks a lane.

I would like to express my gratitude to NetGalley, Forever Grand Central Publications @readforeverpub and the author for providing me with a complimentary copy of the e-book.

I found the novel to be a delightful story about a housewife turned undercover spy. The characters, especially grandma and Justin, her neighbor and best friend, provided humorous and entertaining moments. Gabby, the protagonist, is recruited to take over an undercover operation due to her resemblance to a murdered agent. Despite having minimal training, she embarks on a mission to uncover a Russian mob boss. While the storyline may seem far-fetched, it was an enjoyable read. Gabby, a divorced mother managing two kids, evolves into a strong character throughout the story. I was invested in watching as Gabby took charge of her life and took down the bad guys.

The author has left room for a potential sequel, and I believe this book will be a quick and entertaining read for anyone looking for lighthearted enjoyment. Keep an eye out for its release on August 6th!

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for allowing me to read an ARC of Errands & Espionage by Sam Tschida, in exchange for my honest review.

I loved Gabby Greene - relatable stay at home mom turned accidental secret agent. This book was fun, funny, and unputdownable. Gabby excelled through determination, perseverance, and a few happy accidents. I loved watching Gabby's growth.

I absolutely would not mind a sequel.

What’s a divorced housewife to do when her kids don’t appreciate her and her ex slaps her with a court order to get a job so he can stop paying spousal support? Join the CIA of course. 💁🏽‍♀️ This was hands down a five star 🌟 read. It was funny, entertaining, delightful, and I will likely never stop recommending Sam Tschida’s books. It's also being turned into a movie so yet another reason to read the book.

"Errands & Espionage" is a fairly amusing story of a middle-aged divorced mom being recruited to be an undercover secret agent. I admit to not really connecting with FMC Gabby Greene - I just couldn't get on board with how she allowed her kids to treat her and her constant self-denigration. I also thought the romance aspect of the book was superfluous - I think the book could have been better with all focus on the mystery, or even on showing more of Gabby's self-growth. Still, this is a decent light read that doesn't require a lot of thinking. In fact, given the need to suspend disbelief, the less thinking the better.

2.5 stars, rounded to 3. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary ARC of this book. These opinions are my own.

Gabby Greene is recently divorced and in desperate need of a job to get her life back on track. Her life changes in an instant when a secret government agency recruits her to go undercover to bring down a mob boss simply because she looks like an agent who was just killed doing the same job. Errands & Espionage takes readers on a wild ride as Gabby juggles keeping her kids safe, bringing home the bacon, trying not to fall for her hot co-worker, and bringing down an infamous Russian money launderer. You have to suspend disbelief while reading this action-packed mystery but the fast-paced story kept me entertained! I loved Gabby’s feisty grandmother and reliable best friend most. While a lot of contemporary romances rely on spicy scenes, the romance in this book was closed door and not the main focus on the action. I could’ve done without it but I’m curious to see if it grows into a book two! I think fans of the movies/TV shows Only Murders in the Building, Get Smart, and Argylle will love this book. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance review copy in exchange for my honest review.

This was a fun read. It kept me laughing....never quite figuring out what Gabriella was going to do next. She was an accident waiting to happen. She is like a lot of mom's. We get to living in the safe zone. She tried something way outside of that and found out she could still think on her feet. Her Russian grandmother and Burt were a hoot too!

I received an advanced reader copy of this book and am voluntarily reviewing it.