The book begins with Reed breaking up with Gabby at a restaurant, a seemingly typical situation which ends with an atypical outcome. Gabby uses shouting, sarcasm, and a well-aimed glass of wine to let Reed know she is displeased with his decision to end the relationship. Right after the incident, Reed’s no-nonsense boss informs him that instead of merely gathering information about Gabby (as he had been doing previously), his new assignment is to act as her bodyguard during her dealings with a high-profile criminal. Although he believed his assignment and the relationship to be over, this strange turn of events means he needs to reconcile with Gabby immediately in order to protect her.

Most of the book consists of their arguments about whether to get back together or not, and the terms of their mutual seduction. While fun, clever, and provocative, the dialogue can get a little tiresome when the two main characters and even their co-workers exchange non-stop banter. Don’t spies know how to have a real conversation? The story - like the verbal barbs - comes on strong and fast. Before you know it, you’re halfway through the book and thoroughly exhausted from all the talking and lovemaking. But reading Right Here, Right Now is certainly an entertaining way to wear yourself out.