Here’s the set-up Kate Mathis’ Living Lies (Book 1 of the Agent Melanie Ward Novels), FREE on Kindle:

AN AMAZON BEST SELLER*

Heat Wave ( Book 3) – Now Available as of  September 17!!!

Agent Melanie Ward is a female spy who discovers it’s easier living a life of espionage and danger then it is living at home with her funny quirky mother.

A contemporary fiction with Action & Adventure, Romance, Mystery and Humor.

Meet secret agent Melanie Ward, who quits the spy game, after 10 years, when a justly earned promotion is snatched away by her nemesis, the arrogant and smug, Son-of-a-Senator, Agent Finn Parker.

Melanie moves back home with her parents in La Jolla, where her mom, with the help of Melanie’s collage roommates, sets her up on a marathon of comical blind dates (is there another kind?).

Romance finally finds Melanie when she meets Adam, the tall dark and mysterious chef.  She falls in love, but life once again becomes unstable when Melanie decides to return to the Agency.

Second Chance (Book2 of the Agent Melanie Ward Novels)
New: Heat Wave (Book 3 of the Agent Melanie Ward Novels  now available–just released.

*Earlier Top Amazon rankings of ebook categories for Living Lies:

#1 in Action & Adventure *

#1 in Spy Stories & Tales of Intrigue*

#14 in Top 100 Kindle eBooks*

*Kindle Nation Sponsorship Results 4/27/2012

From the reviewers:

“Mathis keeps things going with a nice flair for dialogue. In what appears to be the first volume in a series, Melanie is off to a good start.” – J.C. Martin, Arizona Daily Star

“Mathis leaves readers wondering what will happen next. This is undoubtedly just the beginning of a thrilling mystery series of Agent Melanie Ward’s adventures. Mathis offers an easy-reading, fast-paced style and develops characters fully, so I can barely wait for more.”  – Bonnie Lewis, The Virtual Scribe

This was such an enjoyable book….once I started reading, it was hard to put it down.   – Sharon A. Schaum  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
It was a great story and Melanie is a very likable, strong, funny character.   –  Brittany Carter  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement

This book exceeded my expectations as an entertaining read with an unpredictable plot, appealing characters and interesting settings. I’m looking forward to seeing where Melanie’s story goes from here, as the possibilities are endless and tantalizing. For a first effort, it’s probably closer to a 5-star.

This is an awesome book and I cannot wait to get book 2 of the series. It is wonderful to read about a heroine who has self-esteem issues with her personal life but utter confidence in her professional life. I will definitely finish this series.  –  snnstrdva

From the Author:

My hope is that by reading Living Lies, you are taken away from everyday worries and entertained by Melanie’s World. I have been blessed and thankful for all the readers who have e-mailed me saying “they just couldn’t put it down.” Yes, I do read all of the emails. Each time I receive a message, I am touched that someone took the time. Every comment is like a little present.

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Kate is the author of the Agent Melanie Ward Novels:
Living Lies Book 1 and Second Chance Book 2.

Heat Wave, Book 3 of the series just became available in the Kindle Store.

She lives in Tucson, Arizona with her husband and twin daughters. She graduated from the University of Arizona.  Kate also has a Young Adult titled Moon Over Monsters (now available on Kindle)

After almost a decade in banking she left to pursue her childhood dream of writing. Leaving the fluorescents behind she dropped into a world of espionage and never looked back.

Kate shows her appreciation for wildlife with four large dogs roaming the yard. She likes to play her music too loud and tries not to take things too seriously. Kate never texts while driving, doesn’t have voicemail and would give up her cell in a heartbeat if she didn’t have kids.

And here, in the comfort of your own browser, is your free sample of Living Lies by Kate Mathis: