The (ex) Spy Who (maybe) Loved Me by Christi Barth – a Review

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Description:
NYC is exactly what scientist Blake Montgomery needs. A little decadence and a whoooole lot of anonymity, well away from the prying eyes of her charming, touristy small town of Swan Cove. Now, at the end of a whirlwind trip, she has one final thing to cross off her to-do list: a sexy fling. And the hot,. Until, of course, he shows up in her town the very next day.

Wyatt Keene is just an average guy—now. But four days ago, he was a black ops intelligence agent who spent fifteen years being someone—anyone—except himself. For one hot night, Blake makes him forget he’s supposed to start his life all over again…as himself. Talk about mission impossible.

Except suddenly Wyatt and Blake are not only stuck in the same town together, but also sharing the same office, and there’s no escaping their scorching hot chemistry. Wyatt’s trying to convince everyone, especially Blake, that he’s just a normal guy—whatever that means. But nothing spells danger like trying to start a relationship with an ex-spy who hasn’t quite left his old life behind…

Review

The (Ex) Spy Who (Maybe) Loved Me by Christi Barth is a standalone novel.  We meet Wyatt Keene, our hero, who spent 15 years as a Black Ops spy for the government, and due to a breach for a number of agents, he was retired from his job.  Wyatt is at a bar, not used to being a civilian, always looking at people; but then he notices a beautiful woman, and decides to approach her.

Blake Montgomery, our heroine, is a scientist, who works out of a lab in Swan Cove; and is at the end of her trip to New York, and sits at the airport bar, awaiting if her flight will be cancelled due to a storm.  She meets Wyatt, who is a sexy hot stranger, and spending time talking; when the flight is cancelled, they end up in Blake’s hotel room for a one-night fling. 

When Blake is back home the next day, she is told that she is being paired up with an artist, and to her shock she sees Wyatt.  At first, she is angry, that he was now in her home town, but in a short time, since they have to work together, she learns that his aunt died, and left her house to him. Blake and Wyatt become friends, with him trying to resume a normal life being an artist, and Blake is determined that their one-night fling will only be that one night. In a short time, sparks fly between both of them, with amazing chemistry. Blake is intelligent, a workaholic, totally focusing on her scientific work. Wyatt loves resuming his love of art, but still very observant from his spy days.   I really loved Blake and Wyatt, as they made a great couple, with lots of steamy chemistry between them.

What follows is a small town sweet romantic story, with espionage, and scientific research, and a wonderful couple.  Blake and Wyatt both have fears; such as Wyatt becoming aware of another scientist in Blake’s workplace that makes him suspicious; Blake has lots of pressure from her wealthy family, deciding if she wants an upcoming promotion.  When Blake overhears Wyatt talking to his former boss, she learns about his being a spy, she becomes very angry.  Will Wyatt be able to convince Blake the old days are over?

The (Ex) Spy Who (Maybe) Loved Me was so very well written by Christi Barth.  This was a wonderful fun romance, with a fantastic couple, excellent secondary characters, and in wonderful small town atmosphere.  I suggest you read this book, it was a fun read.   

Reviewed by Barb

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