This was such a cute, easy read! I loved the two main characters and their love story as well as their friends, the side characters. MacKenzie is such a positive character and deserves someone who is a good match and Jace was just that. They have great chemistry. The spy missions were fun and it was a light read!

I really enjoyed the narrators as well. They really brought the characters to life!

This was an incredibly good read! The story was beautifully written and the characters were flushed out really well! Definitely worth the read!

I've read this book before and enjoyed it and now I just finished listening to the audiobook and it was fun to relive the story. There is a lot to smile about since it is a romcom but also, the spying moments are intriguing and enjoyable as well. I enjoyed both the narrators and they did a good job at showing the personalities of the main characters. MacKenzie is pretty over the top with enthusiasm about everything. And Jace is calm, suave and charming. Mackenzie and Jace have great chemistry and I really enjoyed their playful banter.
The story is lighthearted and even with spies and bad guys and danger, it doesn't feel dark at all. I was fascinated by all the behind the scenes spying. Having the handler in Jace's ear almost all the time and knowing how so many people were working together to succeed in their mission was really fun for me. There was excitement but it wasn't overly intense. Big plus for me.
Loved it!

Sex: no
Language: no
Violence: a little

This book was so fun!! I loved the two main characters and it hooked me right at the beginning. Jace is a spy and saves her from a bad date, then she accidentally becomes his asset to protect. I'll read that every single time.

I also appreciate a story that is sweet with no language or spice or violence of any kind.

The narrators were great. I think they brought the author's words to life. There were lots of stories told and goofy anecdotes and they captured the flirting well. The FMC was so bubbly and the female narrator really captured that. The MMC's voice was also great and very masculine. No notes on these castings!

I am thankful I got an advanced listening copy of this audiobook, but it is also available now, so put it in your TBR!

This was a reread via audio for me and I loved the narration! This is a super fun spy/asset, action-filled, swoony romcom that starts with a purely fantastic meet-cute and continues with so many unique situations, fantastic characters, and great character arcs. I love the Lancaster family and adored getting to revisit them from the beginning with this audiobook!

This is a perfect fit for readers who crave a lighthearted, humorous, and adventurous romantic comedy with a dash of espionage, as it promises to deliver a fun, swoon-worthy, and laugh-out-loud experience.

“Spies Don’nt Fall for Their Asset” (Romancing the Spy, book1) by Meg Easton
Fun Sweet Rom-Com (Suspense)
I loved my time listening as this story was read to me. The narration was spot on with the sparkling real people narration that just may have kept me from attending to some other ‘should be doing’ things. Not to worry, I was not deterred from any vital endeavors. Note: if you prefer to read the story for yourself this is an excellent choice, too! Happy Listening or Read-It-Yourself choice. (I know I have done both!).
note: I was forced to add this P.S. to my review posts for the e-edition I read 1-1/2 ago.
P.S. I have now listened to the audiobook, too!! it was great. I loved the vivacious narration, the voices were perfection. The 'voice actors' did an exemplary job with this story. Happy Listening ! !

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC for this audiobook.

It was absolutely amazing.
No spice just kissing
No cursing - oh mylanta and oh fudge.

Super sweet fun adventures with a spy. Who wouldn't want to go on this fun little ride.

Only issue is it's a little cheesy which is good but at times a bit too much.

I was approved for an audiobook advanced reader copy of Spies Don’t Fall for Their Assets and I absolutely loved it! The narrators fit the characters well and they made it feel like I was with friends while listening.

Mackenzie is a somewhat new resident to a small town and in an effort to find her place there she started a club aimed to help other residents out of their comfort zone. She loves spy movies and religiously watches them with her friend Liz. And as a way to protect her heart she rarely, if ever, goes on a second date.

Jace is an intelligence agent in an agency with his family. At the beginning of the book he meets with an asset to gain information about a software being sold to multiple unsavory players. He’s kind and confident which helps put his asset at ease.

Jace and Mackenzie find themselves thrown together by circumstance after a meet cute the night before. Throughout the story Jace is as honest as he can be and is understanding of how independent Mackenzie wants to be while supporting her along the way.

I loved this book - it was cute and fun and adventurous. There’s no major suspense factor and it does follow a common formula for romance novels. These were not detriments to me. Resembles the coziest rom com

I really really enjoyed this book when I read it! Now we have audio and it's every bit as good!! It was very balanced in the action and romance and there are some very funny moments. There was great world and character building. The romance was clean, fun, and very well developed. No cussing and an HEA! Two thumbs up!!

This was cute! Very entertaining and I definitely enjoyed it! I also see myself continuing this series in the future!

Thank you NetGalley, Dreamscape Media and Meg Easton for giving me the opportunity to listen to the audiobook!

I wanted to like this audiobook. I really, REALLY wanted to like this audiobook. Unfortunately, it was awkward from the start and I had to force myself to finish it because I am not a quitter! “Spies Don’t Fall For Their Assets” had such promise from the descriptions and book reviews, but unfortunately it was such a cringey letdown.

Mackenzie Macneil LOVES to watch spy movies. Loves them! She often fantasizes about meeting a spy and swooning over him, but little does she know that her fantasy will soon become reality. While on a disastrous blind date she is saved by secret spy Jace Lancaster. It was a fun meet cute that held so much promise for the story, but honestly, after that it just became clunky and long drawn out.

Problems I have with the story:

-Mackenzie is always taking pics of food and dates to post on social. How immature is she? Who posts pics of someone they are on a first date with?? Even after her explanation of why she does that it still doesn’t make sense.

-Because of a past bad relationships she now only allows first dates. So she purposely goes on dates knowing she will say no to a second and doesn’t want a relationship and we are supposed to be okay with that? If it was a male with the same MO we would be livid!

—This book doesn’t need this much info and exposition. I don’t need to hear all the stories of the crazy things she did as a kid to get them falling in love. We do not need pages and pages of useless descriptions of family gatherings and street dances to drive the plot along. This story could have been much shorter.

-Jace is all about being a spy and keeping things secret, including his identity, but immediately tells her his real name and quickly takes a selfie with her and lets her post it. Not so good of a secret agent if he’s willing to jeopardize his safety for a girl he just met.

Overall, this story was supposed to be a fun escape from reality that just felt clunky, drawn out, and cringey. I just could not see how the two characters fell in love other than the author telling me they fell in love. I was hoping to enjoy the rest of the series because I do love a good series, but I think I will skip it and not waste another day of life on a story with a bad plot and flat characters.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

I was for sure going to rate this one a 4 star until it got to the third act and I didn't love crossing the finish line.

I loved the characters and the premise of the book. He's a spy, he needs to protect her, and he complicates matters by falling in love with her. However, she doesn't know he's a spy and is completely unaware that she's in danger as the enemy's target.

However, when the threat was stopped, I felt that the story dropped off with only the romance plot left and them working through their relationship.

I will definitely check out the sequel when it comes out for his brother's love story.

Thank you Dreamscape & NetGalley for this complimentary audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

DNF 20%

Who really knows what’s is mean to be a spy? The movies give a the general population an idea, but it’s called a “secret” agent for a reason, right? With that being said, some aspects of this book were a bit too outlandish to be taken seriously. For one, if your agency rivals the prestige and abilities of the CIA and FBI, why is your handler your sister, your partner your brother, and your director is your mother?

Additionally, I found the prose and language to be very plain.

There were moments of witty banter that made me smile, and I believe this book will find its audience, unfortunately I am not it.
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Story by Meg Easton: DNF - not rated (on GoodReads; as NetGalley requires a rating, based on what was read, this would be a 1.5-2 ⭐️ for me)
Narration by Hallie Bee Bard: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Narration by Rusty Mewha: ⭐️⭐️
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Thank you Dreamscape & NetGalley for this complimentary ALC - all thoughts are my own! 📚
Publishers release date 1/21/2025

📚 #BOOKREVIEW 📚
Spies Don’t Fall for Their Asset (Romancing the Spy, Book 1) by Meg Easton
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / Pages: 460 / Genre: Romcom
Audiobook Narrator: Hallie Bee Bard and Rusty Mewha
Duration: 10 hours 41 minutes
Release Date: September 26, 2023

A big fan of spy thrillers, Mackenzie never thought her boring life would be anything like what she enjoys watching on the big screen. But when she catches the interest of a real life secret agent, she proves she’s more than up to the task.

This is such a cute romcom with a twist. I especially liked Jace’s spy family and how supportive they are of him. I’m looking forward to checking out the rest of this series, which is free with #KindleUnlimited.

The audiobook was excellent. Hallie Bee Bard and Rusty Mewha did a great job narrating.

Thank you, @MegEaston_Author, @Dreamscape_Media, and @NetGalley for my gifted audiobook.

I’m loving all of these spy/adventure romance books and can’t get enough. This one had great characters, loads of chemistry, and a lot of spying but it didn’t overshadow the romance. I laughed so much through this one) but wanted just a little more tension on the spy missions to add some grit. Otherwise, I enjoyed getting to know Jace’s family and I am looking forward to the next one.

An ace, fun Rom-com with a difference. If you want to be entertained and amused listen to this audiobook. Narrated by both a male and female for the respective points of view. Great characters. Jace has a wonderful family. There’s clever dialogue and interesting interactions. Highly recommend.

Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the ARC!

I had so much fun with this book. It was a cheesy spy romcom but it really worked. I loved the chemistry between the main characters and I was rooting for them the entire book. Will definitely recommend this to friends looking for a fun read.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: spy romance
Content: makeouts

This story was so fun! I absolutely loved Jace and Mackenzie. I ADORED their meet-cute and everything that followed. Mackenzie was fun and spunky and determined to live big. I really admired her intentionality in creating the life she wanted to live. Jace’s desire to protect Mackenzie was *chef’s kiss*. Hammy was such a fun side character. And their first kiss! 🔥 Seriously, such a cute book!

Edited to add: I reread this one via audiobook and thought it was so well done! Both narrators were good, though I did prefer the female. She was just excellent with her inflection and infusing emotion into her voice.

Quotes I Loved:
🦝After a single kiss from Jace, I'm completely hooked. In my defense, it was a very long kiss. And unlike anything I have ever experienced in my life. It was the kind of kiss that they base entire movie scripts around. Write songs about. Nations rise and fall because of kisses like that. I'm an addict. Like a raccoon who has discovered where the camper's stash of Oreos is. I've never related to a raccoon more.

🤩She sees my smile and seems to shake herself out of whatever she was thinking and says, "I'm sorry, what did you say? I couldn't hear over the sound of you being the sexiest man alive."

♥️She finds joy in the smallest things and it just makes life... better. It makes me better.

💯Don't spend your whole life worrying and not living.

I have discovered that I don't like audiobooks where they shift narrators in between chapters. It takes me too much out of the book while I am listening.