Monday, May 7, 2012

A Spy Like Me

If you don't know Laura Pauling, then you must correct this egregious error by clicking on her link because she has one of the best writing blogs I know. BUT did you also know that Laura's book, A Spy Like Me debuts TODAY???? 


Laura researched (and believe me when she researches she researches) and decided that in her case self publishing was the best move. Well, I had an opportunity to read A Spy Like Me and I'm going to tell you about it right now. 


First, here's the description from Amazon: 
Stripping your date down to his underwear has never been so dangerous.

Seventeen-year-old Savvy Bent expects magic on her first date with Malcolm - in Paris! Except over a picnic of sparkling cider and strawberry tarts, a sniper shoots at them. From the top of the Eiffel Tower to the depths of the catacombs, Savvy must sneak, deceive, and spy to save her family and friends and figure out whether Malcolm is one of the bad guys before she completely falls for him. Or he tries to snuff her out.


I know! Stripping down to his underwear got me too. Laura won a first chapter critique on this blog and I LOVED her first chapter so much I couldn't wait to read the book. And read it I did. 

A Spy Like Me is a fun and fast read with a spunky heroine and a hot guy you aren't sure about until the end. Laura is a plot and structure guru so it does not surprise me in the least that structure was solid. But beyond that, the voice was nailed. I was in it with the MC from page one. The chapter ends were so good, I had trouble putting it down. It was a fast paced ride with lots of twists and turns. 

To me, spy novels are just as fantastic as paranormal. It's like becoming a superhero vicariously and how fun is that??



In celebration of the official release of A Spy Like Me, Laura Pauling is hosting a three-week blog series: A Spies, Murder and Mystery Marathon. Woot! Woot!

Authors galore, guest posts and book giveaways almost every day!
Gemma Halliday, Cindy M. Hogan, Elizabeth Spann Craig,
Nova Ren Suma, Elisa Ludwig, and Anne R. Allen....Just to name a few!
And here's why she's celebrating!
Stripping your date down to his underwear has never been so dangerous.
After dodging bullets on a first date, Savvy must sneak, deceive and spy to save her family and friends and figure out if Malcolm is one of the bad guys before she completely falls for him.
Head on over to Laura’s blog for the start of the Spies, Murder and Mystery Marathon. You won’t want to miss this sizzling series as we head into summer. Stock up on some great thrilling reads! If you dare…

18 comments:

  1. Wow, thank you Lisa! I'm speechless!

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  2. Yeah, Laura is pretty special. So happy for her!!

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  3. So excited for Laura. And I've already read it too and so agree with your review.

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  4. I have to reread the book. I was the first to read it and I thought it was great. And that was before she did all the big edits. :D

    I can't wait for the sequel!!!!

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  5. Laura is fantastic, and the book's even better--yay!! :o) <3

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  6. This book sounds awesome! I'm a massive fan of the CHERUB books (a Brit series about teen superspies, and mega-popular - read them, seriously) so this sounds like my sort of thing :)

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  7. Everything about this post is awesome! Yay, Laura, and the book sounds superb.

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  8. Cookies to Laura! That's a nice blurb she has on Amazon. Too bad I don't have any money for it, or I might buy a copy.

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  9. Yay Laura!!! I really, REALLY enjoyed the book too - such a fun story and great characters! :)

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  10. Love Laura's blog. I'll bet her book is delish.

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  11. I agree. Laura is an amazing blogger! Those lines from her book are darned amazing, too!

    Looks like a super read.

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  12. Yay for Laura!!! *shakes pom poms*

    She IS a plot guru, and it's no surprise that her book is structured well. It sounds like such a fun read!

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  13. So happy for Laura!! And now I need to steal this book back from my son and read it myself. :)

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  14. This sounds like such a fun read! Thanks for the review, Lisa.

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  15. I can't wait to read this book! CONGRATULATIONS!

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  16. you go girls....!! both of you. and congrats, laura!

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  17. New followere here. I just came across your site and I look forward to visiting again.

    Sylvia
    http://www.writinginwonderland.blogspot.com/

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