Have you ever wanted to have a secret identity?
That’s the fun thing about writing fiction. Just ask this month’s featured guest, bestselling author, Natalie Walters.
Natalie grew up in New Mexico and spent as many hours as she could escaping the desert heat inside the Erna Fergusson Library. With an endless supply of books and air-conditioning, she found a place where she belonged among the adventure and whimsy of stories and favorite characters.
As an avid reader, writing was never a part of Natalie’s plan but then neither was falling in love with a soldier. She married her husband and they have three amazing children who have grown into pretty cool adults they look forward to spending time with every chance they get. Motherhood and military life taught her that adventure is best experienced with the ones you love, and she decided to pour all that humor, chaos, and excitement into her stories.
When Natalie’s not writing she’s binging CourtTv, drinking tea, and driving her retired husband bonkers. She loves hanging out with her family, playing games, traveling around the world, and forcing her anti-cuddling Goldendoodle to snuggle with her on the couch while she reads.
Well, Natalie has been busy writing for some time. She’s written 12 books, including the SNAP Agency
series, and her latest release, Spies, Lies, & Alibis.
With Natalie’s signature humor, her new book is a delightful blend of adventure, suspense, and clean romance.
Here’s more about it:
They were each other’s first love. Now they might be each other’s last hope.
Cybil Langford has spent years hiding behind her polished, professional facade as the executive assistant to a powerful real estate mogul, where she’s perfectly positioned to collect intel on her boss’s criminal network. But when her mission leads her into the path of Lorenzo Ramirez–a ruthless crime boss with deadly plans–she’ll need every ounce of cunning and charm to stay one step ahead.
Then he walks back into her life.
Ben Bradley is deep undercover for the FBI, living under an alias, as a financial advisor with a reputation for helping the wealthy and corrupt launder their money. His target? Lorenzo Ramirez, a dangerous crime boss with his hands in everything from smuggling to murder. But when a familiar face from his past suddenly reappears, things get . . . complicated.
The last time Cybil saw Ben, he was an annoying prankster–and her first crush. The last time Ben saw Cybil, she stole a piece of his heart. Neither expected to run into each other at a high-stakes fundraising gala where crime, corruption, and undercover agendas collide. Now, they’re both keeping dangerous secrets–and working dangerously close to blowing each other’s cover.
Forced to work together to stop a catastrophic deal that could arm America’s enemies, Cybil and Ben must face ruthless criminals, hidden agendas, and the ghosts of their past. Trust is a luxury they can’t afford–but love? That just might be their undoing.
The intel is classified. The trust is fragile. And their covers are one lie away from blowing wide open.
Let’s learn more about Natalie!
What did you read as a child? Or, what did/do you read to your children/grandchildren?
As a child I read Ramona Quimby books and The Babysitter’s Club books. As a mom, I did my best to read to my kids, but I wish I had read to them more. For my grandkids, I tried to read as many books to them as I can. I love the Never Touch books.
Who is your favorite character—protagonist or antagonist—and why?
It’s always fun to write a protagonist, to be able to see them overcome their obstacles and maybe save the day. But I do enjoy digging into my antagonists and discover their backstory because every good bad guy believes in the purpose behind what they are doing.
What is something God taught you while you wrote your featured book?
God’s timing is always better than my timing. I started writing Spies, Lies, & Alibis in 2024. I had the whole story plotted and knew my characters, but when it came to sit down and write the story, I couldn’t get the words on the page. It was frustrating because I couldn’t explain it. Then in 2025 things started happening with publishers reaching out with interest about the story and I knew that had I been able to just sit and write the story in 2024, the publishing journey would’ve looked very different for me. God knew better.
What do you hope readers know about you and your books?
I really want readers to have so much fun when they read my books, to finish the story and think I can’t wait to do that again.
August’s A2A Giveaway!
Yes! Thanks to Thomas Nelson Publishing, the winner will receive a copy of Natalie’s latest release, Spies, Lies, & Alibis!
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Next month’s A2A Guest: Christy Hall of Fame and bestselling historical author, Cathy Gohlke!
Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed getting to know Natalie! Until next month, God bless and KEEP READING!
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