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Never Say Spy #11
The Spies That Bind
…If a kickass middle-aged bookkeeper got sucked into a spy’s life…
Secret agent Aydan Kelly is hoping to resume her peaceful life as a bookkeeper, until her director issues an ultimatum: Go undercover as an arms dealer or go to jail for life. But when Aydan realizes her co-worker’s son has been taken by a serial killer, she defies orders in an attempt to save the child.
Neglecting her undercover assignment may cost more than just her freedom. When the gunrunner she’s been baiting threatens her loved ones, Aydan must choose between protecting them herself or entrusting their safety to geriatric amateur vigilantes while she closes in on the killer.
How much will she risk for a child who may already be dead?
* * *
Contains coarse language, moderate violence, and sexuality. The story can stand alone but will be more enjoyable if read in order.
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
More books coming...
Themes: thriller, humorous, racy & risque, mystery, fun, women sleuths, espionage, spy thriller series, women sleuths series, mystery series, amateur sleuths, female protagonist, action-packed, government agents, small towns, technothrillers, series
Secret agent Aydan Kelly is hoping to resume her peaceful life as a bookkeeper, until her director issues an ultimatum: Go undercover as an arms dealer or go to jail for life. But when Aydan realizes her co-worker’s son has been taken by a serial killer, she defies orders in an attempt to save the child.
Neglecting her undercover assignment may cost more than just her freedom. When the gunrunner she’s been baiting threatens her loved ones, Aydan must choose between protecting them herself or entrusting their safety to geriatric amateur vigilantes while she closes in on the killer.
How much will she risk for a child who may already be dead?
* * *
Contains coarse language, moderate violence, and sexuality. The story can stand alone but will be more enjoyable if read in order.
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
More books coming...
Themes: thriller, humorous, racy & risque, mystery, fun, women sleuths, espionage, spy thriller series, women sleuths series, mystery series, amateur sleuths, female protagonist, action-packed, government agents, small towns, technothrillers, series
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518 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 18, 2016
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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 26, 2019
Book Review
Basic Details:
Book Title: The Spies That Bind
Subtitle: (Never Say Spy #11)
Author: Diane Henders
Genre: Spy/Mystery
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 11
Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read on its own but better after the 1st ten
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Overall score:
I scored this book 5/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Short Summary of the book:
Aidan Kelly still dreams of going back to the quiet life of a bookkeeper but there is no going back. She is forced to go undercover once more and is forced to decide where her priorities lie when John Kane’s son (he didn’t know he had) is abducted. Instead of safeguarding her own future, she decides to do all to find her friend’s son knowing full well he may already be dead. What will this do to the relationship between her and John?
What I liked about the book:
I loved this book as much as I did the first ten. Aidan’s principles force her to choose to save a child even if it means she herself may be forced to go to jail. Not a mean fete for someone who suffers with claustrophobia.
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:
…If a kickass middle-aged bookkeeper got sucked into a spy’s life…
Secret agent Aydan Kelly is hoping to resume her peaceful life as a bookkeeper, until her director issues an ultimatum: Go undercover as an arms dealer or go to jail for life. But when Aydan realizes her co-worker’s son has been taken by a serial killer, she defies orders in an attempt to save the child.
Neglecting her undercover assignment may cost more than just her freedom. When the gunrunner she’s been baiting threatens her loved ones, Aydan must choose between protecting them herself or entrusting their safety to geriatric amateur vigilantes while she closes in on the killer.
How much will she risk for a child who may already be dead?
* * *
Contains coarse language, moderate violence, and sexuality. The story can stand alone but will be more enjoyable if read in order.
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
More books coming...
Themes: thriller, humorous, racy & risque, mystery, fun, women sleuths, espionage, spy thriller series, women sleuths series, mystery series, amateur sleuths, female protagonist, action-packed, government agents, small towns, technothrillers, series
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: The Spies That Bind
Subtitle: (Never Say Spy #11)
Author: Diane Henders
Genre: Spy/Mystery
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 11
Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read on its own but better after the 1st ten
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Overall score:
I scored this book 5/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Short Summary of the book:
Aidan Kelly still dreams of going back to the quiet life of a bookkeeper but there is no going back. She is forced to go undercover once more and is forced to decide where her priorities lie when John Kane’s son (he didn’t know he had) is abducted. Instead of safeguarding her own future, she decides to do all to find her friend’s son knowing full well he may already be dead. What will this do to the relationship between her and John?
What I liked about the book:
I loved this book as much as I did the first ten. Aidan’s principles force her to choose to save a child even if it means she herself may be forced to go to jail. Not a mean fete for someone who suffers with claustrophobia.
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:
…If a kickass middle-aged bookkeeper got sucked into a spy’s life…
Secret agent Aydan Kelly is hoping to resume her peaceful life as a bookkeeper, until her director issues an ultimatum: Go undercover as an arms dealer or go to jail for life. But when Aydan realizes her co-worker’s son has been taken by a serial killer, she defies orders in an attempt to save the child.
Neglecting her undercover assignment may cost more than just her freedom. When the gunrunner she’s been baiting threatens her loved ones, Aydan must choose between protecting them herself or entrusting their safety to geriatric amateur vigilantes while she closes in on the killer.
How much will she risk for a child who may already be dead?
* * *
Contains coarse language, moderate violence, and sexuality. The story can stand alone but will be more enjoyable if read in order.
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
More books coming...
Themes: thriller, humorous, racy & risque, mystery, fun, women sleuths, espionage, spy thriller series, women sleuths series, mystery series, amateur sleuths, female protagonist, action-packed, government agents, small towns, technothrillers, series
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 10, 2018
Henders/the spies that bind
This series was superb. Love her style of writing with mystery, drama , some humour. Aydan finds herself helping kane find his kidnapped son, which he found out he had one, along with kane best friend hellhound. In the mist of all this, she's undercover again on another mission , add in that someone trying to sabotage one of her team member wedding and you got a bunch of senior citizens who goes to protect spyder, the one that's getting married and you got chaos. Gotta loved the gang of misfit.
This series was superb. Love her style of writing with mystery, drama , some humour. Aydan finds herself helping kane find his kidnapped son, which he found out he had one, along with kane best friend hellhound. In the mist of all this, she's undercover again on another mission , add in that someone trying to sabotage one of her team member wedding and you got a bunch of senior citizens who goes to protect spyder, the one that's getting married and you got chaos. Gotta loved the gang of misfit.
October 18, 2024
Intense!
Ms. Henders has upped her game with this story. More danger, more fraught moments, and the usual crowd of exceptional characters. I love this series, and really enjoyed this book.
Ms. Henders has upped her game with this story. More danger, more fraught moments, and the usual crowd of exceptional characters. I love this series, and really enjoyed this book.
November 25, 2017
Wonderful
I just love this how this story is coming together. Each chapter is so exciting. I have a hard time putting it down. I can't wait to see what happens next.
I just love this how this story is coming together. Each chapter is so exciting. I have a hard time putting it down. I can't wait to see what happens next.
June 6, 2019
Great!
Well, another action packed story, full of emotion and energy. I don't know how the author thinks up these plots .
Well, another action packed story, full of emotion and energy. I don't know how the author thinks up these plots .
November 28, 2016
Absolutely perfect! I adore this series and The Spies That Bind maintained the quality and spirit of the others. Life is tough enough since Aydan can't quit even though she is no longer needed to enter the network; her skill would be invaluable to the enemy so she either keeps working, lives in a safe house for the rest of her life or is killed. Death would be preferable to the safe house for this claustrophobic. Now she expects to be put to work as a true spy without the skills! Just as she is force to return to active duty one friend is targeted for vandalism or more and another discovers that he is a father and the child has been abducted. Even more than the fact that she doesn't have their backup, is the fact that she is limited in how much she can help either of them and she is approached by a connection to Fuzzy Bunny, one of her greatest fears.
As much as I love Kane, I adore Hellhound!
As much as I love Kane, I adore Hellhound!
June 8, 2016
Absolutely brilliant and cannot wait for the next in the series. I have just read all 11 books in the last couple of months. I did get confused in the very first book but there was something about the way it was written which made me want to buy the next one, and then the next and so on. I love the characters in the series and the descriptions in the book make them so real. My daughter has just started reading them and she has already said 'I love Kane what's wrong with her choosing Hellhound'. :-) As said previously as these books go on they have just got better and better. Keep them coming Diane.
June 28, 2016
I checked The Spies that Bind out from my local library. Undoubtedly, my favorite book of this long-running series. Many of the open threads were concluded, and multiple sub-plots kept the pace fast and intriguing, adding to the overall development of each main character. I loved the advancement of the story line and will eagerly (and impatiently) await book 12. Henders outdid herself in this installment, weaving twists and surprised through the whole book. Note: some parts may not be suitable for people with rape or violence triggers.
March 20, 2016
OMG! Another great book by Diane Henders! The first chapter had a shocker in it but it got better as I went through the book. So glad it had a happy ending all around. This book and series is a definite MUST if you love spy thrillers that have humor in them. This is the series for you!
March 22, 2016
This is one of those series that you can't wait for a new release. Ayden Kelly is a bad a$$ and her adventures are always action packed. This one didn't disappoint. Diane Henders weaves a detailed story that sucks you in from page one. I'm ready for the next one!
April 7, 2016
Yet another great book by Diane Henders. I love reading about Hellhound, Kane and Aydan. Stemp seems to be thawing towards Aydan or is the loneliness he feels escaping him? I guess only time will tell.
December 22, 2016
Amazing series so far.
Still hoping for team Kane. What an amazing wrap to this book, so many loose ends tied up. Absolutely cheering on Aydan for becoming an even better spy. LOVE this series!
Still hoping for team Kane. What an amazing wrap to this book, so many loose ends tied up. Absolutely cheering on Aydan for becoming an even better spy. LOVE this series!
April 10, 2017
I always wait in great anticipation for these books and am never disappointed. I swear Diane Henders gets better and better. Now I can't wait for the next book to be released.
March 20, 2016
Very disappointing.
Diane needs a long rest to give her imagination a new boost. Maybe it's time to try something new and different.
Diane needs a long rest to give her imagination a new boost. Maybe it's time to try something new and different.
April 9, 2016
OUTSTANDING
This was a great read....I didn't want to put it down.... Chores went undone today...I really had a hard time putting this book down.
This was a great read....I didn't want to put it down.... Chores went undone today...I really had a hard time putting this book down.
June 1, 2016
I've torn through all eleven in the series and mostly just want MORE. So much fun.
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