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Errands & Espionage

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In this fast-paced and deliciously witty spy romcom, a single mom finds herself wrapped up in unexpected adventure when she is recruited to pose as a secret agent, perfect for fans of Finlay Donovan Is Killing It.

Recently divorced Gabby Greene spends most of her days listening to self-help books while wrangling her loving yet erratic kids. During a decade of marriage, Gabby shoved aside her own career and ambitions to make room for mountains of laundry, running errands, and investigating the case of the missing socks. Her number one suspect: their Bichon Frise, Mr. Bubbles.

All that changes when a secret government agency comes knocking on Gabby's door, asking her to go undercover. At first, she thinks some reality show is pranking her, but apparently, she bears a striking resemblance to an agent recently murdered, and… well, desperate missions call for desperate measures. Soon Gabby is juggling motherhood and a crash course in Spying 101, led by a handsome James Bond-type who has secrets of his own.

As Gabby embarks on a dangerous mission involving money laundering, a Russian oligarch, and an unfortunate incident with a prosthetic nose, she begins to realize that she is far from the invisible housewife she once believed herself to be, and that maybe, just maybe, she might be capable of saving the day.

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    • Library Journal

      Starred review from June 1, 2024

      Gabby Greene dreams of changing her life. The ex-husband, the housework, the intrusive neighbors, and the kids who have more allergies than respect--she didn't sign up for all of this. Then two CIA officers show up, dramatically changing her monotonous routine. Turns out Gabby is a look-alike for a dead agent, and the CIA wants her to impersonate the woman to help them investigate a case. Life takes an even more complicated turn when Gabby gets a visit from a Russian mob boss who tells her to double-cross the CIA or her whole family will be killed. Between special-agent school (led by a sexy secret agent) and driving the carpool, Gabby works frantically to complete her mission while still appeasing the mob. Life gets just as complicated as her son's allergies, and it is up to her mom skills--and her Russian granny--to foil the mob and even her homeowner association. VERDICT In this delightful spy thriller romance from Tschida (Siri, Who Am I?), disrespectful kids and mob bosses alike fall victim to special agent Gabby Greene, a stay-at-home mom with the lethal combination of a dart gun, just-dyed roots, and a minivan. Bad guys beware.--Judy Garner

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Publisher's Weekly

      June 24, 2024
      Tschida (Siri, Who Am I?) fails to deliver on a promising premise in this lopsided action-adventure rom-com. Following a divorce, stay-at-home mom Gabby Green doesn’t know what to do with herself or how she’ll keep her family afloat. With an incomplete English degree and a 14-year gap on her résumé, she seriously considers multilevel marketing. Then Gabby is approached by the CIA, who inform her that she bears a strong resemblance to the recently murdered agent Darcy Dagger—and want her to play the part of Darcy in an ongoing investigation. It’s dangerous, but it comes with a very convincing salary. After a makeover, Gabby is tossed into the world of the Russian mafia, money laundering, and violence—all while still balancing her children’s schedules and household maintenance. Assisting her is Darcy’s partner, Markus Parks, whom Gabby approaches with a mix of suspicion and serious attraction. Tschida succeeds in mining this setup for comedic effect, playing up Gabby’s clumsiness and inexperience in scenes that may cause either laughter or second-hand embarrassment. Unfortunately, the mission never feels truly thrilling and the romance takes a backseat to what little action there is. This disappoints. Agent: David Purse, Inked Entertainment.

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