This book starts out intense and keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end. I really liked the main characters. They were well written and could be real people. The mystery also seemed very realistic. Once I started this book. I struggled to put it down to get the stuff I needed to do done. I highly recommend it but makes sure you have the time for it because once you start everything else will disappear.

I really enjoyed this book by Traci Abramson. I believe this is my favorite by Traci Abramson. The chemistry between Brandon and Kimber was wonderful! This book kept me guessing until the very end. It had so many twists and turns throughout it. I had a hard time putting this book down. I highly recommend this book.

I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest opinion.

This was such a cool suspense novel from Traci Hunter Abramson! The whole premise of Kimber going under cover as an author of her own books was awesome! I loved that Brandon and Kimber met thinking they are both just random strangers, but it turns out that they both work for the CIA. They both have to work together quickly to sniff out who has infiltrated a publishing house, all while figuring out their own new relationship. The combined suspense and romance were spot on; I could barely put it down. I had to get to the end!
Five stars, hands down.

What was billed as a CIA thriller set in the world of publishing with a hint of romance turned out to be an unmemorable read. Brandon and Kimber are two very dull CIA agents brought in to help with a very generic terrorist plot and end up in a bland and unconvincing romance. While this book was a quick and straight forward read it's one of those books that is instantly forgettable. Things fall into place so perfectly that any hint of tension is removed from the story and the "clues" uncovered on the trail of the terrorists just kind of show up when required without much work from the generic characters which all together failed to keep me invested or interested in any of it. I received a free Kindle ARC of this novel from the publisher.

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the characters and I loved the suspense. I loved how Kimber and Brandon worked together to bring down the bad guy. I loved how they each had unique skills that when put together helped them to figure out the plot. I also loved that they meet and started falling in love before they realized that they both worked for the same agency. I was on the edge of my seat with this story and couldn’t wait to see what happened next.

I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.

CIA operatives Brandon Hale and Kimber Seidel go undercover at Monroe Publishing to uncover a terrorist plot hidden within a cryptic message. As they navigate a web of espionage and personal ambition, their growing attraction complicates their mission. This fast-paced thriller blends covert operations with the world of literature, where every word could be a weapon.

This book was on my “need to read” list after a close friend Bookstagrammer shared her review of it. I was so excited to start it and it was action and family and more right from the start. This is aThis book was on my “need to read” list after a close friend Bookstagrammer shared her review of it. I was so excited to start it and it was action and family and more right from the start. This is a romantic suspense that has two CIA officers. Thrill! There is a terrorism plot affecting the US and the UK. Our heroine is a writer (unpublished) and she meets our hero on a flight back home from across the pond. They instantly connect but go their separate ways at the end of the flight. When their undercover assignments collide, they get more chances with their forced proximity to see what life is like together.

This was a well written novel that captured my attention from the start. I thought about it when I was away from my book and I couldn’t wait to continue the mystery. I was unable to figure out the mystery in this one on my own and that was great! This was a thrilling read with great CIA and terrorism representation (I’m assuming it was done accurately since the author worked at the CIA). I’m definitely going to be reading more of this author. The angle of a writer and a publishing house and all of that background was equally as intriguing and interesting as the CIA and terrorism angles. This was a just kisses romance.

This book is one wild ride! I’ve been looking forward to reading this book for months. I loved that it combines the behind the scenes of publishing and non-stop undercover agent action. The author’s knowledge of the CIA is always appreciated and Abramson’s writing always exceeds my expectations.

Kimber and Brandon are thrown in the middle of a terrorist plot. Meeting first on a plane. Then seeing each other again while undercover at Monroe Publishing. That is just a tiny glimpse of all that happens to these fantastic characters. With all the drama and action of a great thriller, there’s a great romance brewing for Kimber and Brandon. All the characters are well done. One especially was a great surprise.

I enjoyed the POV of the villains too. I love seeing their true motives and just how evil they can be. Abramson is a master at this.

As always, Abramson doesn’t disappoint with this well developed, exciting plot. Once I got to a certain point, I had to finish!

I received a hardcover from the publisher and a NetGalley approval. All views are my own.

From the very first page, Novel Threat hooks you with a pulse-pounding mix of espionage, intrigue, and sharp storytelling. Traci Hunter Abramson kicks off a brand-new series with an irresistible premise: a CIA operative going undercover in a New York publishing house to stop a terrorist threat. The result is a high-stakes thriller that blends covert missions with creative wordplay—and the title alone is a clever hint at what’s to come!

The setting within the publishing world adds a fresh twist to the typical spy novel, especially with not one, but two CIA operatives navigating a maze of deception while trying to protect innocent lives. It’s a fast-paced, heart-racing story where every chapter feels like turning a key in a lock you didn’t know was there.

Fans of Abramson will appreciate her signature blend of suspense and clean, compelling storytelling. And for those new to her work, Novel Threat is the perfect entry point.

This book was so good! It was a thrilling, fast paced, romantic suspense that kept me reading late into the night. Brandon and Kimber are both CIA employees, unknown to each other, who go undercover at a New York publishing house they think is involved in a terrorist plot. I liked that we are given both their points of view along with the villains. The mystery kept me guessing until the very end and I didn't figure it out on my own. The chemistry between the two main characters made it even more fun. The mix of romance and suspense was perfect.

Spiciness: 0/5 🌶️

Thank you to Netgalley and Shadow Mountain for the ARC!

Welcome to a world where book publishing profits are being funneled to a terrorist organization. Two CIA operatives get pulled into working with Monroe Publishing to see if they can find the connection.
Kimberly and Brandon are such great main characters. They love books. They want to have justice win the day. They want to stop evil. Each has talents they don’t fully recognize that will make it possible to save countless lives.
I don’t know if there is any truth to the publishing world Kimber enters when her book is shopped to Monroe Publishing, but if there is I would be just as uncomfortable and probably terrified. I think Kimber handled it as well as she did because of her training in the CIA.
The celebrities Kimber meets are amazing and so very kind. I guess I think of celebrities and even authors as somehow so removed from regular life. Novel Threat made them somehow more accessible.
If you’ve read Traci Abramson’s books, then you know there will be plenty of danger and times when your heart will race from the action and anticipating the next danger yet to come. The book definitely includes plenty of bang for your buck (explosions).
Thanks to Netgalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for the opportunity to read Novel Threat.

Loved this book. Brandon & Kimber meet on a plane. Surprising to both of them they talked the whole flight about books. Unbeknownst to both of them they both work for the CIA and they end up on the same undercover assignment. Kimber as a debut author and Brandon as an assistant to the managing editor. When Kimber shows up at the company Brandon has to act like he doesn’t know Kimber. Kimber doesn’t understand why but luckily he got to explain later. This book keeps you reading because you want to know how things are going to work out.

Who knew the world of book publishing could be deadly? Traci Hunter Abramson literally starts this new series with a bang. When CIA agent Brandon Hale's informant is killed, his plan of leaving the agency and starting a new career in publishing is shelved. His new assignment has him moving to NYC to work undercover at Monroe Publishing.

Enter Kimber Seidel, a finance officer for the CIA who secretly dreams of being a published author. Kimber’s world is turned upside down when her unpublished manuscript becomes part of the CIA’s operation, drawing her into the mission and into danger she never anticipated.

I didn't want to put this book down and wasn't happy when life interrupted my reading. I HAD to know what was going to happen to Brandon & Kimber, who was the person on the inside at Monroe Publishing, would the bad-guy-in-charge be caught, and so much more!! Lives were hanging in the balance!

I loved the intertwining of espionage and the literary world—all the behind-the-scenes stuff was so interesting! The chemistry between Brandon and Kimber is immediate yet believable; their relationship has some tension but also tenderness. I liked that the romantic subplot added an emotional layer to the story but didn't overshadow the thriller elements. About the thriller elements—holy moly!! The last few chapters had me on the edge of my seat! I loved the multiple POV, that Brandon fell first (guys falling first is now one of my favorite things), and all the plot twists! I was shocked at the inside guy reveal! Aside from the great main characters, the side characters are great. I really liked Kimber's best friend Mark and Trudy with all her fresh-baked goodies.

Traci Hunter Abramson is one of my favorite romantic suspense authors, and I love that this is the start of a new series. I know this one just released but I cannot wait for the next book.

I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.

Written by a former CIA operative, you can expect a thrilling, page-turning romantic suspense, and this story definitely delivers! It completely stumped me, as I didn’t figure out who was behind the crimes until the very end. The depth and detail of the mystery were brilliantly crafted, with twists and turns that kept me hooked.

Here’s why I loved this book:
💥 Chemistry between Kimber and Brandon
🕵️‍♂️ Layered mystery
📚 The publisher angle: authors, publishers, and ARC copies? Right up my alley!
❤️Their Meet-cute...perfect.

Sneak peek favorites:
🧐 Code words
📖 Unique ARC copies
💋 Making BETTER memories in the elevator
👫 Secret identities overlapping

I can't wait to see what’s next in this series!

I received a complimentary copy, and this review reflects my honest opinion.

Oh this was a fabulous book! It was fast-paced and I was loving it throughout! The supporting characters were delightful and our evil! Great way to support the adorable couple! I was there for the journey that was scary and beautiful! I loved this book! This author really knows how to write a romance full of movement and courage!

Thanks to NetGalley for this book and all opinions are my own!

Wowza! This book kept me on the edge of my seat! This was my first Traci Ambramson book and i’m so happy that I found her! I loved the romantic elements along with the suspenseful story! And the twists and turns were so well written!
Thank you Netgalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for my copy!!

I loved this book! I had never read anything by Traci Hunter Abramson and was intrigued by a review on Bookstagram so I decided to try it. This book was well-written, fast-paced, and just long enough to keep my attention without feeling like it was being dragged out. In the beginning there were quite a few characters to keep track of but by the middle I kind of figured out the important players. I appreciated the research that went into this book from the CIA aspect to the publishing world. Highly recommend this book for a quick, fast-paced thriller!

Thank you to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for an ARC ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Are you ready for a new series from Traci Hunter Abramson? If you've read her books before, or if this will be your first read from her, you're in a real treat! I loved it! I had to set it down and pause in my reading and didn't want it. I was pulled in completely and invested in these characters and the challenges they were facing. You're going to want to avoid some things when you're reading this book. Haha! Seriously I was a little jumpy. Thankfully I didn't have to be in any elevators during the time I was reading the book. I don't think I would have gotten in one if I had to. Stairs all the way for me! You'll understand when you read the book, and I'm sure you'll be wanting to avoid elevators for a while. *winks*

I loved how this book focused on novel writing, publishing and all the good stuff with books! It was definitely a page turner! *Pun intended!!!* And Kimber and Brandon definitely helped in me wanting to turn those pages quickly! Their first meeting had me laughing. I loved how well they worked together and the chemistry that was so natural for them. It was perfection! Add in the secondary characters and the bad guys plotting all the things and you're going to be turning those pages quickly as well.

Make sure you have plenty of time in your schedule to dive into this one because trust me, you won't want to have to pause! And can we just go back to the fact that this is a series? Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes!!!!!! I am here for them all!!!

Content: Clean. This book does have suspense and moments of peril and death. There are some kisses but nothing further. With all of that content it was written to be a clean read.

I received a copy from the publisher, Shadow Mountain Publishing, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

Happy Reading!!!

No one writes the kind of romantic suspense thriller that I love better than Traci Hunter Abramson. I was immediately awestruck and drawn right into the story of two CIA operatives and their mission to take down a big crime organization. Add to that the world of writing and publishing? Yes, I was hooked.

Brandon and Kimber have an instant connection, full of layers and secrets, but also ladened with chemistry. So many coincidences led them to heart-pounding, perilous situations and I couldn’t put this one down. This Pen & Dagger series is going to be on my favorites list for sure.

The whole cast of characters is a book-full of fun–Tessa (Kimber’s sister), Mark (a co-worker), Trudy (the cookie-baking neighbor) and more, but I especially loved Brandon and Kimber. They are portrayed exactly how I would picture being in such a situation: confident, hesitant, capable, strong.

Filled with adventure, heart-stopping stolen kisses, many twists and turns, and deadly circumstances, this book is a rewarding read and I can’t wait for the next installment.

Content: non-graphic death; moments of peril; mild, swoony romance

Novel Threat is a fabulous read that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I thought that Brandon and Kimber's characters meshed really well together and I loved watching everything unfold. Traci Hunter Abramson has an incredible talent for writing stories in such a way that you just can't put them down and you end up reading well into the night. I definitely recommend this one!