Spy with Me

Masters and Mercenaries: New Recruits, Book 5

By: Lexi Blake

Narrated by: Ryan West

Zach Reed had two objectives when he joined the CIA team led by Ian and Charlotte Taggart. First, he needed to get close to Cooper McKay. Second, he needed to sideline or dismantle their operation. Caught between his mission and his friends, his secrets are exposed, and his only choice is to run. He hopes someday he can make it up to the team and the young woman he's fallen hopelessly in love with.

Devi Taggart thought she finally found the man of her dreams. Spending a long weekend with Zach filled her soul and satisfied all her deepest desires. But dreams turned to nightmares when she discovered he betrayed his team, including her brother. When Zach disappears, Devi swears to turn her back on the man forever. Unfortunately, the real bad guys have figured out she is Zach's weak spot, which makes her a major target.

With Devi in real danger, Zach takes the situation into his own hands and offers her a place to stay with him. An offer he's not about to let her refuse. As they navigate a criminal underworld, Zach is committed to showing Devi he's the right man for her. If only they can survive his family.

Contains mature themes.

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I wish she would , or a fan would publish a map or family tree!

a series I followed, the Mckenzies, had alot of kid families and jobs.someone published on the writers web page, or Facebook, a great family tree, so tou could follow characters, marriagees and who had what jobs, it retired navy seal. it was the best thing in my mind , when you have a long running series, and it spills into another like Bliss, I have trouble remembering , who this kid belonged to , where they fit in etc.

Best of the new recruits series

Capt Reed and Dev are now my favorite series couple. I love the storyline and the crossover series. I have a serious laugh out loud moment at the farm. can't wait for the next book.

Freaking awesome

Lexi's story, as always, masterfully blends suspense, romance, allure, and family dynamics. Enhanced by Ryan West's captivating narration's, the tale feels vividly lifelike.

Humor with the characters and sense of family

I have enjoyed this entire series and always hate when the book comes to an end.

I’ll Gladly Spy With You!!!

POV: you forgot you pre-ordered a book and then it magically appears in your library and you promptly start reading it and immediately finish it in one sitting.

Then you cry a little because you can’t wait for the next book to come out. But that’s not here nor there.

Anything Lexi Blake writes, I will read. And I’ve been dying for Zach’s story. He is officially at the top of my book boyfriend list. But what surprised me was how much I loved Devi. She wrapped herself around my heart and squeezed tightly. The dynamic between Zach and Devi was just chef’s kiss.

Can’t tell you spoilers but the 🔥 moment in the you-know-what with you-know-who will live forever in my memories. Just read the book. Not a minute of reading this book was a disappointment and now I’m dying for them next installment. I will seriously cry if the series ever ends and we no longer get the Taggarts and company!