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Agent Zero: A Snarky Urban Fantasy Romance (Region Two Urban Fantasy Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Janet Walden-West (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 107 ratings

He masters fileting fish. She’s skilled at taking down monsters. Will their instant attraction put them dangerously high on a scaly creature’s radar?

Celebrity chef Bruce Kantor isn’t known as “The Bastard” for nothing. And after his short fuse explodes on the job, he rage-quits yet another gig and wanders into a local karaoke bar in search of some liquid consolation. But when his walk home is ambushed by a sharp-toothed creature, he’s shocked when the beautiful singer he was eyeing from his barstool springs to his rescue.

Vee Ramirez plays as hard as she works. So the Company's commanding officer gladly mixes up her rare downtime by belting out tequila-fueled tunes… until she spots a vicious beast stalking a hapless civilian for supper. But when the dragon-like being evades her counterattack, she has no choice but to cart away the ungrateful citizen and secure him at her carefully hidden compound.

Refusing to play helpless damsel to the fierce fighter and her team, Bruce struggles to adapt to a lifestyle way less luxurious than he’s used to—and his growing hots for a woman his polar opposite. And though she’s confused by how easily she bonds with the grumpy outsider, Vee tries to refocus on her mission of protecting innocent humans.

Is their scorching passion at risk of extinction from an invasion of ghastly ghouls?

Agent Zero is the punch-packed first book in the Region Two urban fantasy series. If you like kickass heroines, sizzling hot romance, and edge-of-your-seat action, then you’ll love Janet Walden-West’s banter-filled adventure.

Buy Agent Zero to dive into a deadly serving of fun today!

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  4. Publication date
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Their romance is at once banter-y and intense, filled with the emotional depth and crackling chemistry that makes their story a joy to get lost in from the first encounter to the final payoff. Add in steamy love scenes and a phenomenal cast of side characters with multi-dimensional stories of their own, and we have a winner.
--Kat Turner, author of Publisher's Weekly 2020 Fall Lineup Pick Coven Daughters: Hex, Love, and Rock and Roll

Vee must do what she does better than just about anyone else: protect the civilian...even if he's a pain in the ass...if you're looking for a great romance with plenty of action and heat, AGENT ZERO delivers.--Sara Bond, author of Gravity's Heir


We have a kick-butt heroine saving the day with her mainly female team. A hot-tempered chef, who has no problems being saved by a girl...--Book Nook

About the Author

Janet Walden-West lives in the Southeast with a pack of show dogs, a couple of kids, and a husband who didn't read the fine print. A Weird Dog Show Chick in her downtime, she is a 2X Pitch Wars Mentee and current Mentor, and a Golden Heart finalist. She writes intersectional sexy-times romance, and boss-girl fantasy heroines.She is represented by Eva Scalzo of Speilberg Literary Agency.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B094DNGK3X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Janet Walden-West (June 1, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 107 ratings

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Janet Walden-West lives in the Southeast with a pack of show dogs, a couple of kids, and a husband who didn’t read the fine print. She writes intersectional sexy-times Contemporary and Paranormal romance, and snarky Urban Fantasy heroines.

A Pitch Wars mentee/mentor alum, and RWA Golden Heart finalist, she's the author of the Contemporary SALT + STILETTOS: South Beach Romances series, and the Region Two Urban Fantasy romance series. Her Urban Fantasy short stories can be found in multiple anthologies.

She is represented by Eva Scalzo of Speilburg Literary Agency.

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Customers enjoy this sci-fi romance for its stand-alone plot and endearing characters. The book features good world-building, and customers find it a wonderful read.

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10 customers mention "Romance"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, describing it as an interesting sci-fi romance that is exciting and intense, with one customer noting its wonderfully nuanced interactions.

"...and intimacy, and moves forward naturally through their wonderfully nuanced interactions. The ending is excellent." Read more

"...an exceedingly unexpected depth with well developed characters and a great plot. I want to read more." Read more

"...What a wonderful find! This is a wonderful Urban Fantasy Romance. I will not post spoilers here but will absolutely recommend reading this book...." Read more

"...It was rather lovely. Well written, it’s a stand alone romance that edges on paranormal, considering the cryptids , but I doubt any of..." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...However, it had an exceedingly unexpected depth with well developed characters and a great plot. I want to read more." Read more

"Wow, I don’t even know where to start! Terrific worldbuilding, characters, action, romance and spice, complications, emotional arcs, and so , so..." Read more

"...together and you have sparks flying with these intense, and engaging characters...." Read more

"I really enjoyed the characters in this story! They had flaws & it was interesting how they used those flaws to make the story successful...." Read more

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Customers find the book to be a wonderful read, with one customer noting it is well written.

"...The character development. There is good action here and it is a wonderful read...." Read more

"...It was rather lovely. Well written, it’s a stand alone romance that edges on paranormal, considering the cryptids , but I doubt any of..." Read more

"...Loved the book, Janet grips you from the very beginning and you will think about the story constantly urging you to finish reading!" Read more

"I absolutely love this series. It is funny charming and so enjoyable to read. You just have to try it for yourself." Read more

3 customers mention "World building"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the world-building in the book.

"...I plan to move onto Book #2- I like the alternate world building here. The character development...." Read more

"Wow, I don’t even know where to start! Terrific worldbuilding, characters, action, romance and spice, complications, emotional arcs, and so , so..." Read more

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Janet Walden-West kicks off an exciting new urban fantasy series with this fun, fast-paced adventure of monster hunting and romance set amidst the drama of a top-secret mission. Agent Zero satisfies by bringing the beloved tropes that define the urban fantasy genre while injecting it with fresh energy through new twists and unique, unforgettable characters. Both Bruce and Vee are dynamic, compelling leads with complex personalities and internal struggles. Their romance is at once banter-y and intense, filled with the emotional depth and crackling chemistry that makes their story a joy to get lost in from the first encounter to the final payoff. Add in steamy love scenes and a phenomenal cast of side characters with multi-dimensional stories of their own, and we have a winner. Can't wait to see what happens next in Region Two!
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  • LMS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully realistic characters, good world-building and action
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2024
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    What I loved most about this story was how quickly the team members came to life in my mind. Vee, Liv, Kimi, and Josh are multifaceted, believable, and expert at their jobs. Their interactions and relationships ring true. I enjoyed getting to know each one as the story evolved. The outsider, Bruce, is as intense, direct, and intelligent as Vee, the team's CO. Their relationship begins with respectful curiosity, morphs into friendship and intimacy, and moves forward naturally through their wonderfully nuanced interactions. The ending is excellent.
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  • Elaine
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not Really Snarky!!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025
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    I started reading this book because the blurb said that it was snarky which I interpreted to mean humorous. It was not! However, it had an exceedingly unexpected depth with well developed characters and a great plot. I want to read more.
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  • Kellie
    5.0 out of 5 stars A romance novel with a plot!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023
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    This was my first book by this author. What a wonderful find!
    This is a wonderful Urban Fantasy Romance. I will not post spoilers here but will absolutely  recommend reading this book. 
    Bruce is a Gordon Ramsy type of chef who runs afoul of a nasty cryptid that marks him to make him dinner. Luckily for him there are some Cryptid hunters in the bar he was marked in. 
    Follow Bruce as he learns about a world he never knew existed, as he watches a found family and an incredible woman. 
    There were like 2 sex scenes in here and they were tastefully written, The language was not off putting. No GD's and just a few JFC's- which kinda fit the moments coming from a Jewish character. 
    I plan to move onto Book #2- I like the alternate world building here. The character development. There is good action here and it is a wonderful read. 
    I would highly recommend this book and if you like Romance Novels with a plot- this one is for you.
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  • Books and Blurbs
    4.0 out of 5 stars great!!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2022
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    This was a unique book that threw a gender bender in there - even though it really didn’t. Ramirez is the CO of top secret government company, but her character, attitude and loyalty are generally what authors ascribe to military male protagonists - and Bruce fit nicely in the naive civilian category, where many female protagonists fall in those same stories. It was rather lovely.

    Well written, it’s a stand alone romance that edges on paranormal, considering the cryptids , but I doubt any of the characters would agree.
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  • Margaret S. McGraw
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing start to my new favorite urban fantasy series!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
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    Wow, I don’t even know where to start! Terrific worldbuilding, characters, action, romance and spice, complications, emotional arcs, and so , so much snark! I can’t wait to dive into book 2!
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  • HeavensFictionReviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Endearing characters, believable flaws, gripping romance
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2021
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    Hot, successful man that cooks with a serious a-hole attitude and a sweet heart hidden underneath. Bada*s, caring commander of a secret agent group that saves civilians from the monsters that go bump at night... or even in the day! Combine those together and you have sparks flying with these intense, and engaging characters.
    Warnings: strong language, violence, awesome naughty chemistry, and a craving to taste that homemade pudding! Maybe the author should be including a recipe extra with this one.

    Loved the book, Janet grips you from the very beginning and you will think about the story constantly urging you to finish reading!
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  • cdbest
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Sci-fi Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2023
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    I really enjoyed the characters in this story! They had flaws & it was interesting how they used those flaws to make the story successful. I also really enjoyed the Sci-fi details if the story and the way those components affected the characters in the story!
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  • Deanna Williams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, just Wow!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2023
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    Great story.
    Sci-Fi fans will love this, it really comes alive, with “civies” details, like the market, old deserted desert attraction, how the team sets up Road/area closures and explains “what happened”. Another great attention getting/holding series starter by Janet Walden-West!
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  • Kirsty
    5.0 out of 5 stars Appetizer
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2023
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    The dynamic between the characters is obvious from the start and then comes Bruce. He's the biggest pain but intriguing to watch. Throw battling monsters and a famous moody chef into the mix and you get plenty of action from all angles. Worth reading just to find out if anyone can put up with Chef Bruce.
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  • Susan Cook
    4.0 out of 5 stars Monster hunters encounter a monster tempered chef
    Reviewed in Australia on August 20, 2022
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    Bruce is a chef who is quite a Diva, complete with a foul temper to go with his colossal ego. after walking out on his latest job he enters a bar and is blown away by a karaoke singer who can’t carry a tune. Unfortunately he is also accosted by a cryptid, a new monster that decides he is her prey. Luckily for Bruce, the karaoke singer is better at saving lives and hunting monsters than singing.
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  • DMA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2021
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    I got engrossed, mind, heart and soul, in this story! Cried more than once!
    Bruce is such an anti-hero and his mental state changes so many times I had whip lash but I still loved him! And Vee and her team are supremely awesome!
    You really don't want to miss this one.
    Brilliant start to a new series with the most amazing world building!
    Highly recommendef.
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  • Daranem
    3.0 out of 5 stars A different concept
    Reviewed in Australia on November 20, 2022
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    The value in this book is the role reversal. She's is the warrior and protector and he is the creative civilian with an arrogant streak. I'm not sure I'm committed enough to continue though.
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