A witty, high-stakes rom-com of spies and suburbia
Isabel ‘Stan’ Stanley’s quiet DC-suburb life explodes when a dashing CIA agent crashes through her sunroof. Pulled into a bone-chilling terrorist plot, she must trade cozy routines for covert danger — and discovers courage, chaos, and an irresistible spark she never expected. Equal parts laugh-out-loud rom-com and pulse-pounding suspense, this is a fearless, flirty escape for readers who crave heart with their high stakes.Buy The Spy Who Kissed Me to pucker up for a fun, flirty escape today!
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Suburbia Meets
International Espionage
Isabel ‘Stan’ Stanley is an aspiring romance writer desperate for a muse; instead, a sexy spy named Kelvin Kapone literally drops into her life through her sunroof. When Kelvin’s mission uncovers a terrifying plot, Stan’s tidy world of carpool lines, church socials, and writer’s block is thrown into spectacular disarray — complete with near-misses, neighborhood mishaps, and bullets she never expected to dodge.
Pauline Baird Jones blends fast-paced spy intrigue with warm, domestic humor and crackling romantic chemistry, creating a fresh mash-up for fans of rom-coms with teeth. If you love Janet Evanovich-style laughs wrapped around real peril, or a heroine who reinvents herself on the fly while falling hard, this book was written for you.
Can a suburban aspiring novelist outsmart terrorists and write the love story of a lifetime?
A flirty, action-packed romantic suspense from Pauline Baird Jones — where spies crash the cul-de-sac and hearts get caught in the crossfire.
Isabel “Stan” Stanley wants two things: a quiet life in the DC suburbs and a muse for the romance novel she’s trying to write. What she gets is a dashing CIA agent catapulted through her sunroof, a terrorist plot that reaches far beyond picket fences, and a story she never saw coming. The Spy Who Kissed Me blends high-stakes espionage with laugh-out-loud moments, following Stan as she navigates danger, unexpected chemistry, and the challenge of staying alive long enough to finish her book.
This book is for readers who crave fast-paced action without sacrificing heart. If you love opposites-attract romances, clever twists, and characters who feel like neighbors you could borrow sugar from—until the world blows up—Stan and Kelvin’s misadventures will keep you turning pages. Expect a novel that balances suspenseful set pieces with suburban absurdity and a romance that grows amid chaos.
Order today and dive into a laugh-out-loud, heart-pounding adventure you won’t be able to put down.Buy The Spy Who Kissed Me to pucker up for a fun, flirty escape today!
Pauline Baird Jones is an award-winning author known for witty, character-driven romantic suspense. Her work mixes sharp humor with pulse-quickening plots, and she writes with the conversational warmth of someone who knows both the secret world of spies and the secret anxieties of everyday life.
More praise for The Spy Who Kissed Me:
“This stand alone novel was the most enjoyable read I have had in a long time. Pauline’s sense of humor throughout the book was original and genuinely funny. Her plot was well structured to keep my interest. Most endearing was her character development. Both her female protagonist and her male ‘interest’ were well rounded and she heightened the the tension between them expertly, with a very satisfying ending.” BookBub
“The Spy Who Kissed Me will entertain you, make you laugh, give your grey cells a bit of a work out, and lift your mood. This book is such a gem and I absolutely loved it. The Spy Who Kissed Me is FUN in book form.” Manic Readers
“Pauline Baird Jones’ debut contemporary, [The Spy Who Kissed Me] is a delightful madcap romp that will leave readers eagerly anticipating future works by this amazing new talent.” Patricia Rouse, Romantic Times Columnist
“Pauline Baird Jones’ humor is exquisite comic genius! Her characters are phenomenal and colorful as a rainbow. Move over James Bond!” Suzanne Coleburn, The Bells and Beaux of Romance
“[The Spy Who Kissed Me]” by Pauline B. Jones is a lively, sharply-written new cozy…that deserves attention.” Dick Adler, Crime Watch
“. . . . a remarkable new talent . . Pauline Baird Jones and her hilarious novel The Spy Who Kissed Me make their debut. Written in first person, this adventurous romp is a 14 karat gem, and I for one would love to see more from this vastly amusing author.” RT Book Reviews, First ebook to be nominated for RT Book Reviews Reviewer’s Choice Award
“A romantic suspense, action-packed mystery, or a sizzling romance, the choice is yours because [The Spy Who Kissed Me] is all three, and more. . . The characters are many, varied, and unusual. The plot has as many twists as a kitten-snarled ball of yarn, but Ms. Jones manages to smooth out every kink, unsnarl the impossible, and deliver a book that is absolutely engrossing, engaging, and balm for your funny bone.” Under The Covers Reviews
“[The Spy Who Kissed Me] is at once a mystery, a suspense thriller, an action adventure, a comedy, and a romance. Ms. Jones is a talented author who has a funny, unique way of looking at the world that will delight fans of almost any genre. Her heroine is extraordinary, her dialogue is catchy, and her plot . . . well, her plot must be experienced to be believed. This is a great book.” Painted Rock Writers Colony
“Pauline Baird Jones bursts onto the scene with an irresistibly fun-filled voice . . . [“The Spy Who Kissed Me”] is the perfect showcase for this highly talented author . . .The reader will keep turning pages well into the night. Ms. Jones’ sense of humor shines throughout the book, leaving one with a fond memory of fun even after the last page is turned.” Word Museum
“Pauline Baird Jones brings us on a delightfully wild caper through mystery, adventure and love in her debut book. I laughed right from the beginning and was sorry the story had to end. ” The Lover’s Knot
“[The Spy Who Kissed Me] is one of those books that defies categorization. It’s romantic, mysterious, adventurous, suspenseful. And it has a great title. Ms. Jones has a way with a plot. A very winding, twisting, intriguing way. She also has a way with characters, and a way with dialogue. Yet another unique and immensely talented author who has written a unique and imminently satisfying book. Oh and by the way, it’s funny too. Really funny, not just slapstick funny. And books that are really funny are not that easy to find.” Four & 1/2 stars from Affair de Coeur
“[The Spy Who Kissed Me] (aka Pig in a Park) is definitely not a pig in a poke, even though you’ll be tempted to poke the ribs of the person sitting next to you so that you can re-read the funny portions of this deftly-crafted romantic suspense out loud. Isabel Stanley’s dysfunctional family is Everywoman’s family. The suspense kept me glued to my seat, reading through “Stan’s” eyes — “Orphan Annie eyes.” The Spy Who Kissed Me is a first novel by a very talented author, Pauline Baird Jones. More, please.” Denise Dietz, author of BEAT UP A COOKIE and FOOTPRINTS IN THE BUTTER.
“[The Spy Who Kissed Me] is one of those stories that has romance, mystery, and at times makes the reader laugh. Isabel and Kelvin keep the reader guessing whether they will ever get a chance to take their attraction to another level. The secondary characters are many, but they do not overwhelm the story or the main characters. It is one of those stories that will hold your attention until the end, even if it is only trying to find out who the bad guys are.” by Hattie Boyd
“[The Spy Who Kissed Me] is one of those stories that has romance, mystery, and at times makes the reader laugh. Isabel and Kelvin keep the reader guessing whether they will ever get a chance to take their attraction to another level. The secondary characters are many, but they do not overwhelm the story or the main characters. It is one of those stories that will hold your attention until the end, even if it is only trying to find out who the bad guys are.” Highly recommended. Sharpwriter.com
“This book was so funny in spots that it had me in stitches, and so cute in other spots that I found myself saying “awwwww”. It wasn’t exactly clean… it had way too much lusty kissing, fondling, and innuendo for that… but it wasn’t obnoxious about it, and was cleaner than a whole lot of other romances out there. The plot was good, albeit a little bit corny, but that just added to the funness and humor of the book. I enjoyed this book immensely. I can’t even stop smiling after reading it!” Five stars. Two Gals and a Book