4 Stars! P.I. Dean travels to Serenity Springs, N.Y., to track down the missing daughter and grandson of a client. When he meets Allison, the ex-lawyer he suspects has information on the two, he’s instantly attracted and finds it hard to keep his mind on the job. Having hired him for her bar, Allison thinks there’s more to Dean than meets the eye. What will happen when she learns the truth? Andrews’ story contains well-drawn characters that readers will surely root for. Both Allison and Dean are flawed — and that only makes them more appealing. - RT Book Reviews

Beth Andrews did it again! Not only has she created a wonderful story with all the key elements we look for in a romance novel but she also created characters that her readers can identify with. If we’re honest, we have all had a few secrets to hide at one time or another even if they are with good intentions, just as Dean Garret and Allison Martin do in this book.

Dean Garret is an honorable man who has a job to do. Preparing for this case required learning as much about Allison Martin as possible. Now that he knows how smart, beautiful and caring she is, he has to prepare to break his own rules in order to complete his assignment. Even the most honest of men will admit when he’s up against more than he can handle. Allie is definitely more than he anticipated. So, he’ll use his Texas drawl and southern charm to gain her trust and discover her secrets. Working with her day in and out, he will eventually learn what he needs to know. Once he’s discovered where the missing mother and son is that he’s been hired to find, can he walk away from the most incredible woman he’s ever met? Will she forgive him for betraying her trust? Is it possible to discover the truth and win the girl in the end?

Allison Martin is a kind soul that has always wanted to help those that need saving. As an attorney, her aim was to defend those that had been wrongly accused. Unfortunately, she made a big mistake and is determined to do everything possible to right the wrong she has done. Quitting her job and returning home was the easiest part of this mission, keeping her secrets from being discovered will be the toughest challenge. Especially, now that Dean Garret has entered her life. Each day she struggles with her attraction to him as they work side by side. Dean is easy on the eyes and as kind a soul as she’s met in some time. But she doesn’t trust herself to assess a person correctly anymore. She’s been duped too many times because of her need to save people. Is she capable of letting go of the guilt and trusting again? Can she really let go of her secret and allow someone else to help her find peace? Will she be able to give her heart to someone knowing the wrong choices she made?

His Secret Agenda is a very good read. I really enjoyed how the characters fit together on an emotional level. They each had their own personal struggles that were due to their desire to help others. The connection these characters had with one another was felt from the beginning and grew stronger with each turn of a page. I couldn’t wait to see how this book ended. As with previous books I’ve read from Beth Andrews, this was a book well worth reading. Noveltalk

The first book I’ve ever read by Beth Andrews was A Not-So- Perfect Past and it was one of the best romance novels I had read in a very long time. Ms. Andrews can take any storyline and make it unforgettable. Her characters are so strong and powerful and unique. I cannot wait for more books from this author. And if you haven’t read a book by Beth Andrews let me just say you are missing out! She’s an author you must add her to your list and make sure you read this book, it’s one you don’t want to miss out on. - Fresh Fiction

P. I. Dean Garret goes to The Summit Bar looking for a job as a bartender. He figures two weeks should complete his job of finding a runaway mother and child. He is shocked when Allison Martin does not hire him immediately with his experience, good looks and his attractive Texan drawl, but with a little manipulation, he lands the job. Now all he has to do is become Allison’s best friend and find out what she knows about the runaways. Allison was an attorney before she bought the bar and has a soft spot for people who are in dire need. Too bad it gets her in trouble! She refuses to reveal why she left her job as a lawyer and returned to Serenity Springs.

Dean meets Allison’s family and enjoys their close relationship. He fights his guilt for being there under false pretenses, but still does some unethical things to help his case. Allison doesn’t trust him and knows she must keep her secrets to herself, even though there is a strong attraction between them. Dean tries to protect her, but at the same time, he tries to get closer to her to find out what she knows about the missing mother and child.

HIS SECRET AGENDA is an entertaining story involving two very likeable people — Allison, who is always trying to help the underdog, and Dean, who is determined to find the two missing persons. Allison finds that hiring people who need help doesn’t always work out even though she has the best of intentions. Dean and her family are supportive as Allison works hard to make it on her own. The attraction between Dean and Allison grows, secrets are revealed, and lives changed.

Realistic dialogue and an enjoyable, emotionally satisfying story, make HIS SECRET AGENDA an intriguing read. - Romance Reviews Today

Allie Martin abandoned her dreams of becoming a partner at a prestigious New York law firm to return home to Serenity Springs as owner of the local tavern. It is a far cry from her previous work world but it is exactly the low stress life style she craves. That is, until sexy cowboy Dean Garret saunters in to apply for the job of bartender and heats things up.

Private investigator Dean Garret is undercover; trying to get information from Allie about a missing woman and her son. He didn’t expect to fall for Allie, so much so that their attraction interferes with his job. But Allie and Dean will have absolutely no future together once she discovers his subterfuge in finding the people she swore to protect.

Sharp focused characters with an intriguing story set in the tight community of Serenity Springs combine to make HIS SECRET AGENT an engrossing book. Award winning author Beth Andrews lures her readers into an action packed tale that flows smooth as silk. Ms. Andrews’s familiar characters grow and develop right before our eyes as they go for what they want with determination and “no holds barred”. Ummm, romance and a cowboy, perfection! - Cataromance