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Never Say Spy #7
Spy, Spy Away
“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…
Middle-aged bookkeeper Aydan Kelly knew pretending to be an experienced secret agent was a bad idea, but it was the only way to protect her lover. Now her lies have caught up to her in the worst possible everyone believes them.
Armed with nothing but a sleazy porn-star cover identity, Aydan must infiltrate a criminal organization to retrieve a secret weapon prototype. With her lover’s life at stake as well as her own, she can’t afford to fail. But she has no idea how to succeed...
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Contains coarse language, consensual sex, 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.
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 racy, fun, and action-packed.”
Books in the Book 1: Never Say SpyBook 2: The Spy Is CastBook 3: Reach For The SpyBook 4: Tell Me No SpiesBook 5: How Spy I AmBook 6: A Spy For A SpyBook 7: Spy, Spy AwayBook 8: Spy Now, Pay LaterBook 9: Spy HighBook 10: Spy Away HomeBook 11: The Spies That BindBook 12: Kiss And Say Good SpyBook 13: Once Burned, Twice SpyBook 14: Friends In Spy PlacesBook 15: A Spy For HelpBook 16: Spy In The SkyBook 17: Live And Let SpyMore books coming...
…If a kickass middle-aged bookkeeper got sucked into a spy’s life…
Middle-aged bookkeeper Aydan Kelly knew pretending to be an experienced secret agent was a bad idea, but it was the only way to protect her lover. Now her lies have caught up to her in the worst possible everyone believes them.
Armed with nothing but a sleazy porn-star cover identity, Aydan must infiltrate a criminal organization to retrieve a secret weapon prototype. With her lover’s life at stake as well as her own, she can’t afford to fail. But she has no idea how to succeed...
* * *
Contains coarse language, consensual sex, 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.
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 racy, fun, and action-packed.”
Books in the Book 1: Never Say SpyBook 2: The Spy Is CastBook 3: Reach For The SpyBook 4: Tell Me No SpiesBook 5: How Spy I AmBook 6: A Spy For A SpyBook 7: Spy, Spy AwayBook 8: Spy Now, Pay LaterBook 9: Spy HighBook 10: Spy Away HomeBook 11: The Spies That BindBook 12: Kiss And Say Good SpyBook 13: Once Burned, Twice SpyBook 14: Friends In Spy PlacesBook 15: A Spy For HelpBook 16: Spy In The SkyBook 17: Live And Let SpyMore books coming...
478 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 2, 2013
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About the author
Diane Henders
27 books105 followersBy profession, I’m a technical writer, computer geek, and ex-interior designer. I’m good at two out of three of these things. I had the sense to quit the one I sucked at.
To deal with my mid-life crisis, I also write adventure novels featuring a middle-aged female protagonist, Aydan Kelly. And I kickbox.
This seemed more productive than indulging in more 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 of the months of the year here.
It’s much more comfortable to sit at my computer. And hell, Harleys are expensive. Come to think of it, so are beer and gasoline.
Oh, and I still love my husband. There’s that. I’ll stick with the writing.
To deal with my mid-life crisis, I also write adventure novels featuring a middle-aged female protagonist, Aydan Kelly. And I kickbox.
This seemed more productive than indulging in more 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 of the months of the year here.
It’s much more comfortable to sit at my computer. And hell, Harleys are expensive. Come to think of it, so are beer and gasoline.
Oh, and I still love my husband. There’s that. I’ll stick with the writing.
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December 25, 2019
Book Review
Basic Details:
Book Title: Spy, Spy Away
Subtitle: (Never Say Spy #7)
Author: Diane Henders
Genre: Spy/Mystery
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 7
Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read on its own but better after the 1st six
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Overall score:
I scored this book 5/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Short Summary of the book:
The story continues and middle-aged widowed bookkeeper Aidan Kelly still works as a secret agent. Now she needs to continue pretending she is a seasoned secret agent to protect one of her lovers. Fuzzy Bunny has caught up with her and want to recruit her alter-ego Arlene Widdenback as an arms dealer. Sirius Dynamics want her to get the prototype of a new weapon and want her to play along. An unexpected wedding and a plane crash are only two of the things to happen in this book.
What I liked about the book:
I loved this book as much as I did the first six. As in the other books there are many twists and turns mixed with humour and I just love the sassy Aidan Kelly.
What I didn’t like about the book:
There is nothing in the book I didn’t like.
My favourite bits in the book:
Too many to count, I loved the book.
My least favourite bits in the book:
There were no least favourite bits. The book makes you want to read on and not stop after the next.
Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
That is the good news, there are 14 more in the series already and I can’t wait for no. 15.
What books could this be compared to and why?
Recommendation:
In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:
Children No
Young Adult Yes
Adult Yes
If you like a tongue-in-cheek spy mystery this book may be the book for you.
I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Book Description by Author:
Book 7 of the NEVER SAY SPY series
Middle-aged bookkeeper Aydan Kelly knew pretending to be an experienced secret agent was a bad idea, but it was the only way to protect her lover. Now her lies have caught up to her in the worst possible way: everyone believes them.
Armed with nothing but a sleazy porn-star cover identity, Aydan must infiltrate a criminal organization to retrieve a secret weapon prototype. With her lover’s life at stake as well as her own, she can’t afford to fail. But she has no idea how to succeed...
- Spicy suspense served hard-boiled -
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
More books coming...
About the Author:
By profession, I’m a technical writer, computer geek, and ex-interior designer. I’m good at two out of three of these things. I had the sense to quit the one I sucked at.
To deal with my mid-life crisis, I also write adventure novels featuring a middle-aged female protagonist, Aydan Kelly. And I kickbox.
This seemed more productive than indulging in more 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 of the months of the year here.
It’s much more comfortable to sit at my computer. And hell, Harleys are expensive. Come to think of it, so are beer and gasoline.
Oh, and I still love my husband. There’s that. I’ll stick with the writing.
P.S. Are you a fan of the Never Say Spy series? Connect with other readers and discuss the series in the Never Say Spy Virtual Backyard Book Club at neversayspy.com!
Basic Details:
Book Title: Spy, Spy Away
Subtitle: (Never Say Spy #7)
Author: Diane Henders
Genre: Spy/Mystery
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 7
Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read on its own but better after the 1st six
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Overall score:
I scored this book 5/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Short Summary of the book:
The story continues and middle-aged widowed bookkeeper Aidan Kelly still works as a secret agent. Now she needs to continue pretending she is a seasoned secret agent to protect one of her lovers. Fuzzy Bunny has caught up with her and want to recruit her alter-ego Arlene Widdenback as an arms dealer. Sirius Dynamics want her to get the prototype of a new weapon and want her to play along. An unexpected wedding and a plane crash are only two of the things to happen in this book.
What I liked about the book:
I loved this book as much as I did the first six. As in the other books there are many twists and turns mixed with humour and I just love the sassy Aidan Kelly.
What I didn’t like about the book:
There is nothing in the book I didn’t like.
My favourite bits in the book:
Too many to count, I loved the book.
My least favourite bits in the book:
There were no least favourite bits. The book makes you want to read on and not stop after the next.
Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
That is the good news, there are 14 more in the series already and I can’t wait for no. 15.
What books could this be compared to and why?
Recommendation:
In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:
Children No
Young Adult Yes
Adult Yes
If you like a tongue-in-cheek spy mystery this book may be the book for you.
I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Book Description by Author:
Book 7 of the NEVER SAY SPY series
Middle-aged bookkeeper Aydan Kelly knew pretending to be an experienced secret agent was a bad idea, but it was the only way to protect her lover. Now her lies have caught up to her in the worst possible way: everyone believes them.
Armed with nothing but a sleazy porn-star cover identity, Aydan must infiltrate a criminal organization to retrieve a secret weapon prototype. With her lover’s life at stake as well as her own, she can’t afford to fail. But she has no idea how to succeed...
- Spicy suspense served hard-boiled -
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
More books coming...
About the Author:
By profession, I’m a technical writer, computer geek, and ex-interior designer. I’m good at two out of three of these things. I had the sense to quit the one I sucked at.
To deal with my mid-life crisis, I also write adventure novels featuring a middle-aged female protagonist, Aydan Kelly. And I kickbox.
This seemed more productive than indulging in more 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 of the months of the year here.
It’s much more comfortable to sit at my computer. And hell, Harleys are expensive. Come to think of it, so are beer and gasoline.
Oh, and I still love my husband. There’s that. I’ll stick with the writing.
P.S. Are you a fan of the Never Say Spy series? Connect with other readers and discuss the series in the Never Say Spy Virtual Backyard Book Club at neversayspy.com!
August 6, 2018
Henders/spy, spy away
This series involved kane and Sudan going undercover to find a prototype within the enemy headquarters. They find themselves battling to stay alive and land a her plane with no pilot and neither one of them know how to fly a plane. Intense action and explosive outcome.
This series involved kane and Sudan going undercover to find a prototype within the enemy headquarters. They find themselves battling to stay alive and land a her plane with no pilot and neither one of them know how to fly a plane. Intense action and explosive outcome.
February 13, 2019
Outstanding
I have already started the next book. They just keep getting better and better. I feel like the people in these books are my friends and I have to follow their ongoing adventures.
I have already started the next book. They just keep getting better and better. I feel like the people in these books are my friends and I have to follow their ongoing adventures.
September 3, 2021
Non-stop action and adventure
This wonderful story was the usual mix of insanity and gut-wrenching action in between crippling emotional breakdowns and crazy operations to help save the nation. I LOVED it.
This wonderful story was the usual mix of insanity and gut-wrenching action in between crippling emotional breakdowns and crazy operations to help save the nation. I LOVED it.
May 15, 2017
Love the humour in this series.
November 10, 2017
Nice story
This book was very eventful and it had a really wonderful ending. I can't wait to start the next book.
This book was very eventful and it had a really wonderful ending. I can't wait to start the next book.
June 13, 2019
Another great adventure
Great characters, a bit too much bedroom action, but still worth reading. This is 7th in the series, but it all seems like one book cut into chunks.
Great characters, a bit too much bedroom action, but still worth reading. This is 7th in the series, but it all seems like one book cut into chunks.
July 29, 2019
I love this series! In each book, Aydan reveals more skills, and the dangers get worse.
August 18, 2019
Spy,Spy Away
So many ways Aydan can get in trouble and she does with panache and a great right hook. I love this series!
So many ways Aydan can get in trouble and she does with panache and a great right hook. I love this series!
August 6, 2016
Another amazing novel by a wonderful author. Those of you who are already fans of Diane Henders Never Say Spy series will find the same exceptional quality in Spy, Spy Away, as we found in the first 6 books.
Ayden is still trapped into acting as a spy inspite of her lack of training. No one believes her even when she tires to "fess up"; Fortunately her innate talents, luck, and great friends keep her alive for another round. Her relationship issues haven't gotten any easier, but I almost don't want that settle because too much would have to change for anything to work out. and I want this series t last for a long time.
Germain from the team in the first book is back! As are all of the people we have become so attached to as well as some we haven't. AND there are a couple of real twist. Wow. Have fun.
If you have not read the series, I strongly suggest that you do so before reading this one for a solid understanding of the characters. She has done a good job of clarification for anyone who chooses to read it as a stand-alone without retailing the whole series for those of us who have been following her from the beginning.
Ayden is still trapped into acting as a spy inspite of her lack of training. No one believes her even when she tires to "fess up"; Fortunately her innate talents, luck, and great friends keep her alive for another round. Her relationship issues haven't gotten any easier, but I almost don't want that settle because too much would have to change for anything to work out. and I want this series t last for a long time.
Germain from the team in the first book is back! As are all of the people we have become so attached to as well as some we haven't. AND there are a couple of real twist. Wow. Have fun.
If you have not read the series, I strongly suggest that you do so before reading this one for a solid understanding of the characters. She has done a good job of clarification for anyone who chooses to read it as a stand-alone without retailing the whole series for those of us who have been following her from the beginning.
April 20, 2016
So completely out of character but I spent a good portion of this one in tears or hovering on the edge of my seat! Seriously Henders, you're gonna give me a heart attack here :) How do you keep doing this to me?
Aydan, Arnie and Kane are doing their dangerous routine again and all hell breaks loose. Fuzzy Bunny is recruiting yet has a sneaky way of handling the process. Get ready for another roller coaster...or shall I say, bumpy plane ride. This is a good one that'll get your heart pumping!!
Aydan, Arnie and Kane are doing their dangerous routine again and all hell breaks loose. Fuzzy Bunny is recruiting yet has a sneaky way of handling the process. Get ready for another roller coaster...or shall I say, bumpy plane ride. This is a good one that'll get your heart pumping!!
June 11, 2016
I checked Spy, Spy Away out from my local library. Excellent character advancement in this new book in the Spy series. Once again, the plot deviates from tech/web intrigue into more spy-thriller stuff, but the author doesn't disappoint, as the main story line progresses with some new reveals, and a couple satisfying twists. One of my favorite series-- witty, quirky, a touch of spicy romance, strong although sometimes clueless female protagonist. Always a fun read.
February 9, 2014
I've loved every book in this series so far, and Spy, Spy Away is no exception. Aydan Kelly is one of my all-time favorite heroines, a kick-ass blend of strength and vulnerability. Each additional book reveals more about her, and about the supporting cast of secondary characters, keeping the series both fresh and familiar.
Warning: this series is addictive!
Warning: this series is addictive!
January 6, 2016
Aydan, how could you stand to watch Kane get married, how you could continue this game that has turned into real life, how can you continue to protect your friends and at what cost to you? How can one person hold so much power and be powerless at times?
October 30, 2016
Awesome
I love this series! It took a long time to find a great book with a female heroine. Book 7 was definitely intense. I'm hoping Aydan lets go and gives it a shot with Kane...
I love this series! It took a long time to find a great book with a female heroine. Book 7 was definitely intense. I'm hoping Aydan lets go and gives it a shot with Kane...
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January 19, 2015Soooooo good. I like it when a woman is tough.
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October 17, 2016Enjoyable, just like all the books in this series.
December 7, 2016
Absolutely awesome!
This story line keeps getting better and better. The quirks and shocking surprises through the book will keep pages turning and wanting more. On to book 8.
This story line keeps getting better and better. The quirks and shocking surprises through the book will keep pages turning and wanting more. On to book 8.
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