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Friends In Spy Places: A midlife thriller with humor and heart (The Never Say Spy Series Book 14) Kindle Edition

by Diane Henders (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 199 ratings
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“Fierce and fantastic – a totally different type of heroine who keeps you clinging to the edge of your seat!”

…If a kickass middle-aged bookkeeper got sucked into a spy’s life…

Secret agent Aydan Kelly’s supposedly-dead mother Nora has resurfaced after thirty years, and the chain of command assigns Aydan to investigate her for treason. With only two weeks before Nora leaves the country under diplomatic immunity, Aydan struggles to piece together her mother’s questionable past.

Two days into Aydan’s investigation Nora announces she’s leaving early, and Aydan’s director gives her an ultimatum: Solve the case before Nora escapes, or face imprisonment for dereliction of duty.

Meanwhile, an unknown enemy is stalking Aydan’s friends and the threats are escalating. When time runs out and prison walls loom, claustrophobic Aydan must make an unthinkable choice: Sacrifice her friends, or lose her freedom forever.

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Contains coarse language, consensual sex, one instance of suicidal ideation, and moderate violence including threat (but not completion) of sexual violence. The story can stand alone but will be more enjoyable if the series is read in order.

Themes: thriller, midlife, series, action-packed, humorous, strong tough female lead, racy & risque, espionage, amateur sleuth, secret agent, small town, technothriller, adventure, mystery, spy thriller series, women sleuths series, mystery series

“If Janet Evanovich’s quirky humour met Robert Ludlum’s taut thrillers, the Never Say Spy series would be their love child: racy, fun, and action-packed.”

Books in the series:
Book 1: Never Say Spy
Book 2: The Spy Is Cast
Book 3: Reach For The Spy
Book 4: Tell Me No Spies
Book 5: How Spy I Am
Book 6: A Spy For A Spy
Book 7: Spy, Spy Away
Book 8: Spy Now, Pay Later
Book 9: Spy High
Book 10: Spy Away Home
Book 11: The Spies That Bind
Book 12: Kiss And Say Good Spy
Book 13: Once Burned, Twice Spy
Book 14: Friends In Spy Places
Book 15: A Spy For Help
Book 16: Spy In The Sky
Book 17: Live And Let Spy
More books coming...

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    The Never Say Spy Series
  2. Print length
    544 pages
  3. Language
    English
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    March 27, 2019
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07PGRK156
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ PEBKAC Publishing Inc.; 2nd edition (March 27, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 27, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2505 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 544 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 199 ratings

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Diane Henders

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Before I started writing fiction, I had a checkered career: technical writer, computer geek, and interior designer. I’m good at two out of three of those. Fortunately, I had the sense to quit the one I sucked at (interior design).

When my mid-life crisis hit, I took up muay thai and started writing sexy thrillers featuring a middle-aged female protagonist. (‘Walter Mitty’, you say? Nope, never heard of him.)

Writing and kicking/punching things seemed much more productive than typical mid-life-crisis activities like getting a divorce, buying a Harley Crossbones, and cruising across the country picking up men in sleazy bars; especially since it’s winter most months of the year here in Canada.

Besides, I still love my husband more than I love food and drink (which is a LOT). Plus, my computer chair is cheaper, quieter, and more comfortable than a Harley.

These days, I get all the adrenaline rush I could ever want by growing fruit trees on bear-infested Vancouver Island.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Jeanie Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars It feels like old times.
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2019
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As happy as I was to see that the newest book is out, I was even happier reading it. Friends in Spy Places was wonderful. I have followed this series from the beginning so I won't say this is the best book, but it definitely is one of them. I would have trouble picking the best books of the series because I love the time I spend with Aydan, Arnie, John and their friends. We even get a bit of time with Moonbeam!

The return of Aydan's mother in the last book was traumatic enough, but now our favorite reluctant female spy is given two tough missions. First she must find out how much her mother knew about Sam's work and second, she must convince John to come back to the agency. She knows that he is too committed to he new role as father to live such a dangerous life. Just being with the woman who chose another man over her father is hard enough without having to figure out if her mother is as evil as she appears or as well meaning as she claims. Neither task feels within her ability but she fears that if she fails, she will be imprisoned.
I know that fans will be absolutely thrilled with the book. I think that a new reader could enjoy it greatly, but I would recommend reading at least the previous book, Once Burned, Twice Spy, first because there are many references to what happened then.
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curiousDave
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this author
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2019
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If you take nail-biting suspense, cliff-hanging peril, an ultra-secret government project from which there is no exit save termination (of the heroine, not the project), mix in a love triangle, a middle-aged accountant divorced from an abusive, though subsequently dead, husband and leaven the ingredients with an ample dollop of dry wit and rib-tickling humor; the result will be the "Never Say Spy series.
Part of the delight is that the author and her protagonist, whom she claims is NOT her alter-ego, seem like the All-American MIL* next door. Except they are both Canadian.
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E Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2020
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I have been hooked on Aydan John & Arnie since I read the first book. I am thankful that each book is basically a stand alone. You can read any of the books & know what is happening even though references are made about the earlier books. I would encourage anyone to start at the beginning it's worth it. I have laughed so hard sometimes & teared up on occasion. I look forward to the next book in the series.
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RebeccaLws
4.0 out of 5 stars Please make Ayden a little more Superwoman-ish
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2019
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I liked this latest, but some things are getting stale. The old "if I don't deliver on this assignment they will lock me in a dark cell forever" is especially stale. I'm ready for Ayden to find another option, a way that she can maneuver without being so dependent on the inteligence apparatus. Otherwise, just stop the whole "they'll lock me up" stuff please.
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S Weinberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to Diane Henderson Spy series
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2019
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Diane Henders knocks it out of the park again in this latest addition to her Spy series. Fun to read, lots of interesting plot twists and turns, and she closes some story arcs while leaving entry of room for further stories. Highly recommended. I read this book, went back and reread #13, then read this one again and enjoyed it as much as my first time through. I will probably go back and reread the whole series!
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Amberae
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2019
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I read this non-stop. I was hooked from the start. The friendships, loyalty, and love are wonderful. Glad that Nora didn't suck her in. It was like watching a movie. When I was done reading I realized it had gotten dark and everyone went to bed. That's how well written this is. Can't wait for the next book!!!!!!
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amadelmo
5.0 out of 5 stars Really, I cannot stop reading....
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2019
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It is 2:46 a.m. I am supposed to be going to the gym in 14 extremely short minutes. Looks like that's not happening. I had to read just a few more pages, and then Oh dam happened. Chapter ten turned into chapter 19 and then...wellll you get it. These books never disappoint and leave you wanting the next.....
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Dawn C
5.0 out of 5 stars Friends in Spy Places
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2019
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OMG! Diane did it again! This is definitely an edge-of-your-seat kind of book with definitely some funny parts to it. Diane keeps you hopping throughout the book. You gotta feel for Aydan throughout this book! If you enjoy Diane's books, then you definitely need to read this one! You will be enthralled with this book!
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Deb
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing And Humorous.
Reviewed in Canada on November 11, 2020
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I really get a kick of this spy series even though some parts you know what to expect. I have this author on my watch list.
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Simbacat
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2020
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When I first started to read Diane Henderson I was a little unsure of the outcome but obviously 14 books on and finished book 15 just cannot come soon enough! Well goody it’s just been delivered to my kindle so sorry have to go read now!!
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Mary-Lou
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the Netherlands on September 20, 2019
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I enjoyed all the books. Can't put it down until it is finished. Can't wait for the next book. Diane is a excellent writer.
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Alison
5.0 out of 5 stars Need recharging? This is the series you need!
Reviewed in Australia on April 23, 2019
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This book, like the whole series, is so fun to read. When I need an escape I turn to these books. They always recharge my “battery”.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Friends in Spy Places
Reviewed in Canada on September 4, 2019
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For Aydan the fun, tragedy and scary shenanigans never stop. When her mother possibly resurfaces after a thirty year hiatus poor Aydan gets neck deep in more mental stress.
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