I am naked, bruised, and clutching a blood-stained Oscar statue.I didn’t mean to kill him. The last thing I want is the director of my film—my first big role—dead.Now the cops are here, and even though it’s obviously self-defense, I’m done for…my life is over. I’ll never work in this town again even if I manage to avoid jail time. I’ll be infamous instead of famous.Temperance Johnson is … famous.
Temperance Johnson is straight out of central casting—a spy master with tiger’s eyes and unnatural grace—a real killer.
He offers me a solution. He’ll sweep all this under the rug and help me reach my goals if I work for him. Well, for the government. There is a long history of spies in Tinseltown; we have the perfect cover, and we’re good at lying.
I always wanted to be a star, and I never considered becoming a spy.
Now I’m both.
***If you have trouble reading about violence against women, modern political themes, or sex (not graphic but out of wedlock).. then this series probably isn’t your thing. If you love powerful women, gritty thrillers, and vivid storytelling then download A Spy is Born today!***
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Angela Daniels is on a fast track to super stardom. She has landed a leading role in an upcoming film with a famous director. But this director is looking for something more from Angela than a starring role. When he attacks her she fights back for all she is worth. When it’s over she is bruised and broken but he is dead. And she fears her career is over. In comes a man called Temperance who offers her a chance to continue with her dream of becoming a superstar—with conditions that she goes to work for him undercover for the government. And so a spy is born. I loved this book! It has everything, murder, suspense, mystery, humor and romance. The characters are great. I love the dialogue, especially between Angela and herself—so creative, realistic and entertaining. I easily give this book a 5*+ rating. Emily is one of my favorite authors. Read and enjoy!
Well this was quite a different book from the previous I’ve read by Emily Kimelman. I did enjoy the fast pace, lots of action and a strong female lead character in this spy novel. Also there is some romance to add to the mix. Settings where the story evolves are also quite fascinating. Book is easy to read, a page turner definitelly. Feels like a good movie script too. I was lucky to receive an ARC and I did thoroughly enjoy it. Can’t wait for the next in this new series.
Angela wants to be.a star, her agent Mary believes in her. Her director, tells her to learn control, after looking at her from head to toe. Dinner my place tonight, instinct says no, she says yes. Her agent says great he taking a personal interest in your career. He drugged her, he dragging her. This was not a movie being filmed, it was real and happening to her.
The words flow they catch you from the beginning, of what is being said resonate, and you want more of Angela She is full of action, women need new tools in this world. A power punch story to the end, and this is just the beginning of a new series. A must read for fans of the author.
Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
I received an ARC of this book and I loved it. It is the beginning of a series of an up and comming Hollywood actress who is coerced into becoming a spy/asset for a secret organization for the better good. Well let me tell you, this first book really hits close to home. I was hoping for a happy ending so that I could get that nagging pit out of my stomach but I guess I’ll just have to wait until #2 of the series comes out. You can’t make this stuff up (well, I guess you can) ……. until next time …..
This was an awesome book! Started it and couldn’t put it down. The characters are so realistic and love the story line. Kept me on edge throughout the book. The story grabbed hold of me from the start and was quite the roller coaster ride! Loved the main character (and her puppy) and look forward to reading more in the series and seeing what kind of problems and troubles the main character runs into next time! Love that this story is so real to life, including political items that reminded me so much of what is going on in the real world. Makes you sit back and wonder if what happened to the main character in this book, could happen or has happened to someone in real life! Thanks Emily for an awesome new book and character!
If you like strong female characters that don’t like being taken advantage of by society and powerful men, then Emily Kimelman’s A Spy is Born might be right up your reading alley.
Aspiring actor Angela comes from a country background and has big Hollywood dreams she is willing to work to achieve. While filming an action movie, her physicality, looks and acting ability get her noticed in ways she didn’t anticipate, setting her on a divergent career path – and a spy is born! Angela grapples with her new role – is she acting or is she really beginning to enjoy this dual life?
With themes of power and its abuse, twisted politics and intrigue, Kimelman has written a character that has strength, determination, and drive to succeed, even when things look bleak.
The book was good and I can’t wait for the next one. I’m looking forward to seeing where things go between her and Julian. And how Angela and Temperance take down the sleazy Grant! Angela is a very strong, confident woman (although a bit conceited) and fun to read about. This series is going to be a fun ride!
I didn’t care for the political references to today’s headlines. It seems like a lot of books I’ve been reading lately all have something about the Russian election interference and make unflattering references to Trump. (whose supporters might find a bit offensive)
Thanks for the opportunity to read an ARC copy and give my review. I thoroughly enjoyed it.