{"product_id":"9781633756984","title":"Spies, Lies, and Allies: A Love Story","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eSpies, Lies, and Allies: A Love Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Lisa Brown Roberts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummers are supposed to be fun, right? Not mine. I’ve got a job at my dad’s company, which is sponsoring a college scholarship competition. I just found out that, in addition to my job assisting the competing interns, I’m supposed to vote for the winner. Totally not what I signed up for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy boss is running the competition like it’s an episode of \u003ci\u003eSurvivor\u003c\/i\u003e. Then there’s Carlos, who is, well, very distracting––in a good way. But I can’t even \u003ci\u003ethink\u003c\/i\u003e about him like that because fraternizing on the job means instant disqualification for the intern involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs if that’s not enough, an anonymous informant with insider intel is trying to sabotage my dad’s company on social media...and I’m afraid it's working.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuch as I’d love to quit, I can’t. \u003ci\u003eKristoffs Never Quit\u003c\/i\u003e is our family motto. I just hope there’s more than one survivor by the end of this summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 stars: \u003c\/b\u003e\"Ms. Roberts wrote \u003cb\u003ea hella-awesome story with just the right amount of steam and sass and diversity...\u003c\/b\u003e If you love sexy guys, savvy girls, and a sassy romance, then this book is for you! Highly recommended!\" —Victoria Bunce, Teacher\/advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4.5 stars:\u003c\/b\u003e \"If you like sweet romance and Star Wars, this book is for you. \u003cb\u003eSuper quick read with adorable characters and lots of geeky references.\u003c\/b\u003e\" —Lissa Hawley, Goodreads Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 stars:\u003c\/b\u003e \"The characters start to come to life with a friendship and romance that readers will enjoy. The story is a cheesy, \u003cb\u003esweet and fun read that readers will be able to read sitting by the pool, soaking up the sun\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —Book Him Danno\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 stars:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Well done and \u003cb\u003elooking forward to reading more by this author\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —Sarah, Educator at Canisteo-Greenwood CSD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 stars:\u003c\/b\u003e \"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Breakfast Club\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eThe Apprentice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. [...] \u003ci\u003eSpies, Lies and Allies\u003c\/i\u003e is a charming, witty read. It's for the inner geek.\"  —Danielle, Chapters Through Life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 stars:\u003c\/b\u003e \"I loved it a lot and found the storyline really \u003cb\u003erealistic but still packed with humour, friendship and romance\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —Kayla, Goodreads Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 stars:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Loved it. \u003cb\u003eGreat pacing, engaging characters, original plot\u003c\/b\u003e. [...] Fabulous.\" —Pascale, Goodreads Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4.3 stars:\u003c\/b\u003e \"I've been on a huge contemporary kick ever since April started (read about 6 so far) and this is definitely one of my favorites! [...] The plot is really entertaining. I loved the friendships that developed and all the \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Breakfast Club\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eScooby Doo\u003c\/i\u003e references. \u003cb\u003eI don't even like \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e (sue me), but I found the characters' fascination with it absolutely adorable.\u003c\/b\u003e\" —Camilla, @RoyIsReading\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 stars:\u003c\/b\u003e \"\u003cb\u003eWhile I love a good romance, it was nice to read a book in which it wasn't the sole focus.\u003c\/b\u003e Really, I felt like the author focused more on family, friendship, loyalty, and the difficulties of growing up.\" —Melena Torretta, Goodreads Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 stars:\u003c\/b\u003e \"\u003cb\u003e[O]ne of my favourite novels\u003c\/b\u003e I've had to review yet!\" —Viv, Goodreads Reviewer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 stars: \u003c\/b\u003e\"If you're after a \u003cb\u003ecute contemporary read for the summer, and want one that has a wide variety of cast, and extremely enjoyable plot\u003c\/b\u003e, then \u003ci\u003eSpies, Lies, and Allies\u003c\/i\u003e is a book for you.\" —Sophie, Sophie Reads YA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 stars:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Lisa Brown Roberts has a done an excellent job of making Laurel's voice that of a young lady with little work experience. She had a very black and white construct of how the world should be and work. I think this is actually a \u003cb\u003ewonderful novel for young adults because it lets them know that not everything is so one sided in the business world\u003c\/b\u003e.\"  —Kat, Skip to the Best of YA Literature\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA cute contemporary\u003c\/b\u003e with a great family focus, a fun friendship vibe, and a sweet romance.\" - Samantha at We Live and Breathe Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The Breakfast Club meets The Apprentice.\"\u003c\/b\u003e - D.M. 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