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Never Say Spy #8
Spy Now, Pay Later
Book 8 of the NEVER SAY SPY series
Railroaded into acting as a secret agent, Aydan Kelly only wants to return to her peaceful former existence. But when trusted co-workers go missing along with a deadly weapon prototype, she’s forced to take over the investigation to protect them from an agent with a personal vendetta.
And when a violent criminal organization abducts her lover, Aydan discovers exactly how far she’s willing to push the limits of her new role.
The bad guys are about to learn an important lesson: Don’t piss off a middle-aged bookkeeper.
- 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
Book 8: Spy Now, Pay Later
More books coming...
Railroaded into acting as a secret agent, Aydan Kelly only wants to return to her peaceful former existence. But when trusted co-workers go missing along with a deadly weapon prototype, she’s forced to take over the investigation to protect them from an agent with a personal vendetta.
And when a violent criminal organization abducts her lover, Aydan discovers exactly how far she’s willing to push the limits of her new role.
The bad guys are about to learn an important lesson: Don’t piss off a middle-aged bookkeeper.
- 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
Book 8: Spy Now, Pay Later
More books coming...
460 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 16, 2014
69 people are currently reading
73 people want to read
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 Now, Pay Later
Subtitle: (Never Say Spy #8)
Author: Diane Henders
Genre: Spy/Mystery
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 8
Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read on its own but better after the 1st seven
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Overall score:
I scored this book 5/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Short Summary of the book:
With the prototype weapon in the hands of Sirius Dynamics, everything appears to be back to normal. Aidan suffers from nightmares following the plane crash and the relationship with John Kane has turned awkward. When their boss Charles Stemp goes missing with the prototype and he is suspected of being a traitor, only Aidan seems to believe in him and tries to find out the truth. Another action-packed book worth reading.
What I liked about the book:
I loved this book as much as I did the first seven. 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:
Railroaded into acting as a secret agent, Aydan Kelly only wants to return to her peaceful former existence. But when trusted co-workers go missing along with a deadly weapon prototype, she’s forced to take over the investigation to protect them from an agent with a personal vendetta.
And when a violent criminal organization abducts her lover, Aydan discovers exactly how far she’s willing to push the limits of her new role. The bad guys are about to learn an important lesson: Don’t piss off a middle-aged bookkeeper.
Book Description from Smashwords.com
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 Now, Pay Later
Subtitle: (Never Say Spy #8)
Author: Diane Henders
Genre: Spy/Mystery
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 8
Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read on its own but better after the 1st seven
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Overall score:
I scored this book 5/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Short Summary of the book:
With the prototype weapon in the hands of Sirius Dynamics, everything appears to be back to normal. Aidan suffers from nightmares following the plane crash and the relationship with John Kane has turned awkward. When their boss Charles Stemp goes missing with the prototype and he is suspected of being a traitor, only Aidan seems to believe in him and tries to find out the truth. Another action-packed book worth reading.
What I liked about the book:
I loved this book as much as I did the first seven. 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:
Railroaded into acting as a secret agent, Aydan Kelly only wants to return to her peaceful former existence. But when trusted co-workers go missing along with a deadly weapon prototype, she’s forced to take over the investigation to protect them from an agent with a personal vendetta.
And when a violent criminal organization abducts her lover, Aydan discovers exactly how far she’s willing to push the limits of her new role. The bad guys are about to learn an important lesson: Don’t piss off a middle-aged bookkeeper.
Book Description from Smashwords.com
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 now pay later
I have written review on all the series. This series is as good as from the first. You will fall in love with the characters . It is pack with good story plots, has actions, humour, how being a spy can have impact on the spies themselves, dealing with stress, anxiety, killings, emotions running high, very hard if you have a family and have to be alert at all times. No room really to have relationship for fear of that person can be asset to the enemy which can compromise the mission.
I have written review on all the series. This series is as good as from the first. You will fall in love with the characters . It is pack with good story plots, has actions, humour, how being a spy can have impact on the spies themselves, dealing with stress, anxiety, killings, emotions running high, very hard if you have a family and have to be alert at all times. No room really to have relationship for fear of that person can be asset to the enemy which can compromise the mission.
November 13, 2017
Wonderful Series
I just love this series. I will just hate it when I catch up with the books. The storyline make you want to keep reading right to the next book.
I just love this series. I will just hate it when I catch up with the books. The storyline make you want to keep reading right to the next book.
July 29, 2019
Great series if you like spicy thrillers. Beware the harsh but realistic language. It fits. I read the books back-to-back. Can't get enough of them.
August 22, 2019
Spy now, pay later
Another outstanding book with all the extremely outrageous violence and gentle moments and funny witty repartee I have come to enjoy.
Another outstanding book with all the extremely outrageous violence and gentle moments and funny witty repartee I have come to enjoy.
June 4, 2023
As good as ever!
I love these books so much.
This one contained so many new ideas and moves for the characters, it would happily stand alone, but I’m so grateful there are many, many more to read.
I love these books so much.
This one contained so many new ideas and moves for the characters, it would happily stand alone, but I’m so grateful there are many, many more to read.
April 24, 2016
This may be completely inappropriate but Diane Henders, I think I love you!! Hahah!
I am so obsessed with the Never Say Spy series that my emotional balance is out of whack. I find myself dreaming about how to find John Kane (or the perfect man, as I would like to think of him). Aydan is really shaping in to a real, true agent getting ops on her own and kicking butt all over Canada. I ended book 8 screaming in joy and happiness at the thought of some sizzling sheets in the near future for Aydan. Wow!! What a lucky woman. The best of friends surround her, life is terrifying, work is never boring and men every which coming after her for a good time.
I cannot wait to start on book 9. It seems the drama and excitement never end. Thank you for writing and making this all possible!!!
I am so obsessed with the Never Say Spy series that my emotional balance is out of whack. I find myself dreaming about how to find John Kane (or the perfect man, as I would like to think of him). Aydan is really shaping in to a real, true agent getting ops on her own and kicking butt all over Canada. I ended book 8 screaming in joy and happiness at the thought of some sizzling sheets in the near future for Aydan. Wow!! What a lucky woman. The best of friends surround her, life is terrifying, work is never boring and men every which coming after her for a good time.
I cannot wait to start on book 9. It seems the drama and excitement never end. Thank you for writing and making this all possible!!!
November 28, 2016
Diane Henders is one of the best authors of today. Her amazing series is gripping, thrilling, funny and warm. In spite of the wonderful adventure and terrifying danger, the thing I love best it the great connection among the characters. Spy Now, Pay Later is my favorite of this awesome series, but it may just because I always love the one I am reading. This is definitely a reread book.
July 28, 2014
This is one of my favorite series. I love how Aydan is an accountant, who is mistaken for a secret agent, who pretends to be a accountant. And somewhere is there is a con artist porn star! Are you following? Diane Henders has created a world full of great characters. A lot of humor and a lot of ass kicking. I can't wait to see what she has in store for Aydan next!
January 6, 2016
Stemp and Kane are NOT the enemy. What are they trying to protect - more than Aydan knows but her gut is always right. Thank goodness she's got Arnie, Spyder and now Dave to keep her grounded. At what cost to Kane will the next story tell us?
June 12, 2016
I checked Spy Now, Pay Later out from my local library. Possibly my favorite plot to date, although, once again Henders has focused on the spy drama instead of the techno/net aspects of the story line. Excellent progression of the main plot and I am loving the characters more than ever.
December 9, 2016
Loved this book
Oh my goodness. This book had you worried for Aydan, watching her become more the spy she is, rooting for Kane and busting your ribs with Aydans form of torture. Score another one for the girls.
Oh my goodness. This book had you worried for Aydan, watching her become more the spy she is, rooting for Kane and busting your ribs with Aydans form of torture. Score another one for the girls.
August 14, 2014
This was good although I missed the interaction between Ayden and Kane. It was more spy and less going into the system.
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January 19, 2015Fabulous series. I can't wait for the next book to come out.
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