The Alias Agenda - by Holly James (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

In this modern blend of heisty hijinks, romantic tension, and madcap mystery for fans of Ally Carter, Catherine Mack, The White Lotus and Oceans Eleven, an undercover operative with a rookie handler who's as hot as he is blundering must infiltrate a suburban mom smuggling ring while dodging a killer from her past...

She's had dozens of identities--but none of them have ever fallen in love.

When confidential informant Erin Daniels is abruptly pulled off an insider trading investigation and sent across the country with just a few hours' notice, she's definitely not expecting her new assignment to involve infiltrating a smuggling ring in a . . . suburban mommy group? She's also not expecting to meet a clumsy field agent who is hot as hell--or to hear that the man who handled her assignments for the last 10 years is dead.

Erin's spent the last decade as a secret operative for the intelligence agency that arrested her con artist father--and ostensibly is keeping her safe from retribution. With her former handler the only constant in a life spent on the move, inserting herself into dangerous situations, Erin has to adjust to newcomer Cal Bray, and his sometimes-blundering attempts to protect her--all while trying to deny her growing attraction to his lusciously kissable self.

But before they can get too far into the mommy ring, a vengeful figure from Erin's past reappears, bent on killing her--and coming uncomfortably close. Drawing on her years of experience and Cal's best instincts, Erin is determined to exorcize her ghosts for good, and find out what a real life, on her own, is like--and if Cal is willing to lend a hand . . .

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Praise for Holly James

"Fans of the Finlay Donovan series will adore The Big Fix, with its endearing heroine and perfect blend of light-hearted suspense, screwball comedy, and 'hot hitman next door' romance (um, yes please!). James will have you cackling all the way through this madcap romp, as her characters journey from secretly subversive suburban streets to high-end playgrounds for the rich and famous." --Ashley Winstead, author of Midnight is the Darkest Hour

"I was simultaneously on the edge of my seat, wondering what comes next, and swooning over the elicious sexual tension. This is a genre-bending adventure perfect for those of us who couldn't get enough of Scandal." --Falon Ballard, author of Change of Heart on The Big Fix

"If Love, Actually and Groundhog Day had a child, it would be this sweet rom-com of a novel about how moving forward sometimes means starting over and over again until you get it right." --Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author on The Deja Glitch

"This fast-paced, entertaining romp is the perfect mash-up of action, adventure, and flirtatious banter, with an unlikely duo whose magnetic chemistry is impossible for anyone to ignore (for better or worse!)." --Lindsay Hameroff, author of Never Planned on You on The Big Fix

"The Big Fix truly has it all: gripping action, page-turning suspense, laugh-out-loud humor, swoon-worthy romance--even dead bodies falling out of closets! Holly James has outdone herself with this wildly entertaining romp of a novel." --Megan Collins, author of The Family Plot

"A case of mistaken identity leads to danger and unexpected love in this entertaining contemporary...James keeps the twists coming, leading readers on a fast-paced thrill ride complete with a ruthless villain who will do anything to stop Penny and Anthony in their track. Readers who like their romance to come with plenty of action will be pleased." --Publishers Weekly on The Big Fix

"James blends romance, suspense, and humor in her latest outing...The story starts out slow but builds momentum as it goes. Humor punctuates the suspense, while likable characters will keep people reading. James shines when it comes to contemporary romance." --Library Journal on The Big Fix

"The unexpected twists of The Big Fix had me wringing my hands and reading long into the night. And yes, there's a sizzling romance that leaps off the page, but this is no ordinary rom-com--there are hired fixers, a dead bodyguard, and a million whodunnit moments that you won't want to miss! Go grab this and hold on tight, you're in for some wild fun!" --Erin La Rosa, author of The Back Track

"James' debut is a delightful, frothy, feminist take on classic chick-lit themes and characters, featuring a charming lead whose hang-ups will resonate with readers. Ideal for fans of Camille Perri or Katie Heaney, or any reader in search of a beach read with lots of heart and a little bit of edge." --Booklist, Starred Review for Nothing But the Truth

"Bright and breezy...Like the mysterious lavender-colored cocktail that the man Lucy calls "Hot Bartender" whips up on the night before her birthday, Nothing But the Truth is sweet, fizzy and refreshing. But true to the spirit of the drink, the book also packs a punch." --The San Diego Union-Tribune on Nothing But the Truth

"Deja Glitch is a triumphly charming novel that will delight readers with its Groundhog Day-esque antics. Trust us, this is one day you'll enjoy re-living again and again!" --Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke, authors of Forever Hold Your Peace on The Deja Glitch

About the Author

Holly James is the acclaimed author of adventure romances and rom-coms, including The Big Fix, The Déjà Glitch and Nothing But the Truth. She holds a PhD in psychology and has worked in academic, medical, and tech industries. Originally from the Bay Area, she now lives in Southern California with her husband and their dog, and can be found at hollyjamesbooks.com or on Instagram at @hellohollyjames.