A beautiful fugitive. A hot bodyguard. A high-stakes game of temptation.For Nasir, former Special Ops military man and bodyguard, his new job seems like an easy-money gig: trail a Russian mobster’s runaway wife in Mexico, enjoy the sun, observe, and report. Just one rule: don’t get too close. But it’s all Naz can do not to watch the alluring dancer’s every move. A closer look is … look is irresistible—especially when she’s in trouble.
Evalina escaped to the island getaway to live an untraceable life—as far away from the past as she can get. But Eva can’t ignore the dark, muscled stud who rescues her from a drug gang. He says he’s an ex-cop on vacation. When providence throws them together time and again, Eva thinks it’s all a beautiful coincidence. Now she’s giving in to a strange new sensation: trust.
But Naz has a mission to accomplish and a secret to keep. Eva has her share of secrets, too. And as the heat flares between them, Naz knows that trust could become the most dangerous impulse of all.
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When a beautiful woman takes her life in her hands and tries to change her identity and run away from a life that she hates, i will look up to these heroines and Eva is a great female character.
So many moments of insecurities and inner thought from Eva, so many moments of what i really want from my life from Naz.
Caring, protecting, sexy, swoony, but also dangerous and smart, Naz is always thinking ahead for each step to take next to reach that perfect moment with no more worries and bad memories. He will risk everything for the beauty that stole his heart when he expected less.
Can they reach their happily ever after? Can’t wait to read the next book to find out.
This is my first book by this author and I was really hooked! I really like the writing and I read this all in one afternoon. It’s a great storyline and I could totally see this as a movie. The story flowed and I was digging the characters. There’s another couple in here that I’m assuming is from another series and think I’m going to check it out. I didn’t feel lost but I’m super intrigued to read their story. This ends on a cliffy but I personally don’t think it’s a horrible one. I definitely want to check out the next one because I really want to know how it’s a going to shake out.
Get ready for Naz and Eva to steal your heart!!! Eva is running from her past. Nasir has been sent to watch her by her “husband”. There is only one problem. She does not want to be found. Instead of finding a spoiled, rich socialite wife, Naz finds Eva to be a woman that he is falling in love with. Eva is not going to cower, she is a fighter! I loved her character and add the protectiveness of Naz and you have a winning combination! The only down side is this book is a duet–so be prepared for one doozy of a cliffhanger.! J. T. Geissinger is a brilliant storyteller. She draws you into her characters’ lives and you do not want to leave their world. 5 amazing stars!
4 stars. This is a good book. But I should state from the start that this book ends on a cliffhanger. I was surprised and upset to get to the end and find that. There is no closure at all and it ends on a shocking cliffy. Nowhere in the blurb that I read on Netgalley is the words ” ***Part one of a three part series.*** “, which is posted at the bottom of the Goodreads blurb, but also not posted in the Amazon blurb. I probably still would have chosen to read and review this book, but would have loved to know ahead of time so I didn’t expect a full, standalone story. I actually really liked how the book was going and would have rated the book even higher without the unexpected cliffhanger.
This is the story of Naz and Eva. Eva is on the run from her ex, a Russian billionaire psycho who abused her. She is hiding out in Mexico, in disguise under an assumed name. Naz works for a security company who has been hired by her ex to find her and send in updates on her. He doesn’t know who her ex really is and that he is in the wrong. But after observing Eva, he finds her in a dangerous position and steps in to to help her. Once they meet, these two find they have amazing chemistry, and despite their precarious situation, they can’t stay away from each other. But that puts them both in danger and they must face the consequences of their actions.
I loved Naz and Eva. They had an amazing connection and adored each other so much. The story was very good. I found the book to be very romantic, sexy, and emotional with great adventure and suspense. I just really wanted these two to get an HEA, which I felt they deserved after going through so much.
While this was a great romantic suspense and had rich imagery and detailed characters I loved, I was left with a bad taste in my mouth from the ending. Cliffhangers are not that bad, for me, if I expect them. But I do think the publisher should have been more clear that this was not a standalone book. Still, I enjoyed this book enough, despite that, that I will continue with the series.
Dangerous Beauty was an excellent start to a new series by J.T. Geissinger. Be forewarned though there is a major cliffhanger on this one I was completely blindsided by. I can’t believe the author is making me wait! Ahhhh!
This story was intense right from the start and bam before I knew it, I was left gasping wondering where the rest of the story was. Nooo! Be prepared for a whirlwind of emotions; laughter, sadness, fear, excitement, and heat rolled off the pages.
Overall this was an outstanding start to a new series and I cannot wait for the next installment.
JT Geissinger knocks it out of the park with this novel. This narrative will grab you from page one and keep you enamored until the very end. The characterization is beautifully crafted and the dynamic between the two main characters, Eva and Naz, is electric. Geissinger provides a perfect balance of satire and sincerity between the two that will have you both laughing out loud and crying into your pillow. Great read. But warning, it ends in a pretty heavy cliffhanger. 5 stars.
I have read and loved this author’s Bad Habit and Slow Burn series so when I had the opportunity to read an ARC of her new novel, Dangerous Beauty, I jumped all over that. This is quite different from the ones I have read from her and not at all what I expected. Even so, I really enjoyed it. Basically, this is a classic “damsel in distress” book and I am a sucker for those. We have Eva who is on the run from her past and Naz who she believes is an ex-cop on vacation. While there are feelings between them pretty early on, I wouldn’t necessarily call it insta-love, but it comes close. Their chemistry is off the charts and steamy even though it takes them a while to really get together. I thought the suspense was great and I also really liked the supporting characters, who are apparently from the Wicked Games series (which I put on my TBR list immediately.) I usually don’t read books with cliffhangers until all books are released, but I went into this not knowing it was a trilogy. I’m not thrilled about waiting for the next book but will read it the minute I can get my hands on it! Highly recommend!
It has been a long time since I have read suspense. This book has me on the edge of my seat, I just couldn’t put it down!
Nasir is on a mission. He’s watching Eva but he’s never too close. Until one day Eva realizes someone is watching her and tries to lose him in the small streets on the island. Problem is, she finds herself surrounded with guys from a gang. Thankfully, Nasir helps her and soon they find themselves some sort of friends.
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer? More like keep your mission close. After all, that way Nasir can watch her without her being suspicious.
But Eva then tells him her secrets and he found out that his mission may not be that black and white as he thought he was. In order to escape the terrible game in which they starred as pawns, Nasir must risk everything if he wants Eva for himself.
This story is full of love, humor, and suspense and I strongly recommend it. Now, I was a little surprised when I found out on Goodreads that the story actually continues in the second book. I would appreciate if I knew that in advance when I requested in on NetGalley so I’ll give a half star less. But the book is truly wonderfully written and if I haven’t requested it I would never know this amazingly written story. I can’t wait for the second book, I’m really curious about what will happen next.
My first book by this author, by the way.
4.5 stars.
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I am not usually a huge fan of cliffhangers, but I am so glad I did not pass this one up! WOW! From the very beginning, this book had me completely hooked! I am new to JT Geissinger, but I need to devour all things right now! Action packed and so much heat this is a must read book!
I am usually not a real fan of the whole hidden agenda storyline, but overall I did enjoy this story. Eva was running from an abusive relationship and Naz was hired to trail and keep tabs on her by her alleged husband. It was so heartbreaking to witness Eva starting to fall for Naz and anticipating what was to come once Naz’s true agenda was revealed. But even with that anticipation, I loved the banter and chemistry between the two. Their interactions were funny and sweet. Once Naz was aware of the true circumstances between Eva and Dmitri, his mission was to protect Eva at all costs.
When I saw this book was available on Netgalley, I automatically clicked the request button and just read the blurb on the site so was unaware that this was a three part series. Normally I would wait until all books in the series are out to start reading, so I was a bit upset when in the middle of reading the book I decided to read some of the current reviews on another site and found out it ends in a cliffhanger. When I finally finished this book, I have to say I really did enjoy it, there was action, suspense, lots of humor, great romance and the sexy scenes between Eva and Naz were hot. Like it was mentioned before, there is a cliffhanger, and I’m not sure what it was but I was really not too upset with how it ended. I was actually anticipating something much worse so I was okay with it.
Overall it was a great read.
This was my first book by J.T. Geissinger and it did not disappoint! I did not know this was going to be part of a series and would end in a cliffhanger, so that ending was a bit surprising but also extremely exciting!
I instantly fell in love with Naz’s character! He was so charismatic and protective with a cage around his heart. His guarded demeanor left him vulnerable for falling so hard for a character like Eva.
My heart bled for Eva. She was so courageous and fierce. No one knows their strength until they have nothing left to lose. Her history and experiences stole everything from her and all she wanted was to live without fear and control.
The relationship that built slowly between Naz and Eva was beautiful! A true friendship was established, saturated in hilarious banter and jabs. Their connection and unwavering ability to poke fun at each other made this read so comical and fun even when the story took dark turns.
The cliffhanger was amazing! I cannot wait to see what Dimitri has in store for these two! No doubt it will be hostile and gut wrenching and I’m so here for it!
Dangerous Beauty is the first book in the brand new series—Dangerous Beauty by J.T. Geissinger. The story takes on the journey of Nasir & Eva, two people who were not meant to meet each other, but once they do, staying away is not an option—and no matter how careful they were, secrets and lies are dangerous, and you always get caught.
As always with J.T. Geissinger, I loved the writing style and the characters’ flirty banter, but for me, there was something missing. Feelings—this was supposed to be a slow burn romance, but I didn’t get those vibes from the story, on the contrary, it felt a little rushed at times, not allowing me to create a bond with the characters as a couple, therefore no feelings.
Nasir, I loved that man. He was the kind of hero you find yourself falling in love with from the moment you meet him, an alpha male with a lot of heart. Nasir, with the help of the side characters, Connor and Tabby, made the book for me. I’m so reading their story.
If you love suspenseful romance novels with an alpha hero who is willing to sacrifice everything to protect his love, then this book is perfect for you. Dangerously Beauty is a love story with some twists and turns that will make you swoon over the hero and will keep you glued to the pages from start to finish. Am definitely looking forward to the rest of the upcoming books in this series!
After being in the Special Ops and working as a bodyguard, Nasir is now a private investigator and views his latest assignment as easy. How hard could it be to follow the runaway wife of a Russian mobster? Plus, with her being in Mexico, he’ll get to enjoy the sun while he keeps an eye on her. But her sexy dance moves are making it difficult to follow the only rule he was given – don’t get too close. He refrains from breaking it thought…until she’s in trouble that is.
Evalina was meticulous in her planning, ensuring everything was organized and in order before she fled, needing to leave behind her life. And while she’s thankful it went off without a hitch, she can’t deny her loneliness. It grows stronger every day, but she’s still leery, and understandably so after escaping hell. However, when faced with a drug gang and being saved by a handsome man, she’s torn, unsure which side will win out – her cautious one, remembering all she’d already endured or the other half that craves affection and being loved for herself.
As Naz becomes a part of her life, neither can deny the attraction between them, nor the desire to act on it, but both hold off for their own reasons. It doesn’t take long for Naz to realize what he was told and the truth are two completely different things and he’ll do everything within his power and then some to protect the woman he’s fallen for.
But first, he must tell her the truth about who he is and why he’s there.
Will Eva forgive Naz for his initial deceit? Will she realize he was duped? Can she trust him? How far will Naz have to go in order to protect her? Will they get their HEA? Or is Eva’s past closer than she thought?
One-click now and follow along as two people brought together by deceit uncover the truth while falling in love. This book keeps you intrigued from the beginning. You feel Eva’s pain and root for her to find closure with her past and embrace the second chance she gave herself. As for Naz, I like that he wanted Eva to know the truth once he realized he was lied to regarding her. He didn’t want to start anything with her, knowing what they had with each other was special, with the lies between them. Please keep in mind there is a cliffhanger as this is the first in a three part series.- By Elizabeth
When I signed up for this one, I had absolutely no idea it was gonna end in a cliffhanger. Because if there is one thing I cannot stand…It’s cliffy’s. They annoy the hell out of me and test every single ounce of my patience. So imagine my surprise when I found out …
Now I may hate cliffhangers but thankfully I didn’t feel the same way about this book. It was actually pretty great !! I might even forgive that cliffy….maybe.
Now I have another confession to make. I am not familiar with the Bad Habit series (please don’t throw fruit at me)… I did, however, know Connor and Tabby from the Wicked Games series, and I still love them just as much as I did when I read their book. It was great catching up with them.
This book was a lot of fun. Naz is on an undercover assignment keeping an eye on Eva. he was never supposed to get close…but what can you do, shit happens. The back and forth banter between these two was awesome. Eva is definitely my kind of heroine !!
But Naz was not supposed to fall for his job….and they both carry some big secrets with them….
I can’t wait to read the next book in this series… let’s hope time flies !!!
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A bodyguard, hired to watch a Russian man’s “wife” in Mexico, to make sure she stays out of trouble until “she” decides to return home. A beautiful woman, who is running from her past trying to stay as incognito as she can, little does she know who is watching her. When they meet, fireworks.
As much as I’m not fond of cliffhangers, I am very fond of J.T. Geissinger’s books and writing style. The characters are well developed, the plot is intriguing, and the storyline keeps you on the edge of your seat. As I expected, I truly enjoyed this novel and can’t wait for part 2 to be released! We need to find out what happens with Eva and Naz!
Dangerous Beauty is book one in a series and although it ends in a fairly dramatic cliffy, It is a complete story and really worth reading right away. It is a book that I will look forward to rereading.
“I blow out a shaky breath and close my eyes. “I won’t let my fear make the decisions.”
With exquisite tenderness, Naz brushes his lips against my temple. He whispers into my ear, “And that—my sweet, brave, beautiful girl—is the definition of courage.”
Naz is an ex-military man hired to trail the runaway wife of a Russian mobster. As soon as we meet his target, Eva, we realize that things are not cut and dried. Eva is an amazing strong and resilient heroine and I fell in love with her as quickly as Naz does!!
“Survival is simply the art of suffering gracefully when we’re up against forces out of our control.”
I loved the suspense of Dangerous Beauty. It had me on the edge of my seat but always softened by the humor sprinkled throughout the story.
-5 Stars!-
4.5 Addictive and Thrilling Stars!
Addictive and all consuming are just a few words to describe Dangerous Beauty by J.T. Geissinger. Dangerous Beauty follows the story of Evalina and Naz. From the moment you dive into Eva & Naz’s story, you will find yourself utterly hooked. Eva is on the run from a life she never wants to be apart of. She just wants to be free and to find some happiness. Naz was hired to keep an eye on Evalina. But Naz has no clue what he’s gotten himself into. When it comes to Eva, he doesn’t have the full story. He knows he should stay away and that Eva is totally off-limits, but as time goes on and these two get closer, staying away proves to be harder than ever. From explosive chemsitry to some seriously dangerous situations, Eva & Naz’s world is about to be totally turned upside down. And all I can say is that you should sit back, grab some popcorn and just enjoy the ride….
Dangerous Beauty is a fabulous read from beginning to end. This story pretty much hits the ground running and will have you devouring each word. This story is fresh. It’s entertaining and filled with wonderful characters. I loved that Naz & Eva had instant chemistry, but they didn’t act on it straight away. I liked seeing Naz fight with what was right and what was wrong. And at the same time, I enjoyed seeing Eva come into her own. She was brave, full of life and wasn’t about to return to her old life for anything. She didn’t trust many people and boy did she ever have her reasons. Together, I think these two were an excellent match. Their banter was off the charts and I enjoyed the humor they tried to inject in those super serious moments.
Dangerous Beauty is fun, addictive and will keep you on the edge of your seat right until the very end. I loved the characters and enjoyed reading their story. The action and suspense kept me on my toes and had me dying to see how this story was going to play out. I enjoyed the connection that Naz & Eva shared. It was a lot of fun watching them navigate their way through all the lies, and betray to see if what they had was strong enough to make it past the cards they had been dealt. I easily devoured this book in a single sitting. My only complaint is that the story is over!! The ending took me totally by surprise and has me just dying to see what happens next. My fingers are crossed that it won’t be too long of wait to see just how Naz & Eva’s story will end….
Simply put, this book is amazing. Dangerous Beauty is full of humor, suspense, steam, and action thus keeping me entertained until the very end. I was very excited about this book as I was wondering where Nasir (aka Barney) was going to end up after he resigned from being Nico’s bodyguard from the Bad Habit series. He is a strong, sexy, protective male who is tasked with keeping surveillance on Eva and the more he watches and interacts with her, the more he falls for her. Eva is a strong character who is a survivor. She has such great perseverance and I love how she doesn’t hold back what she says. Her thoughts and feelings just pour out of her mouth and it has led to some humorous and witty interactions between her and Nasir. I love the banter between the two of them and it is impossible to not want them to get their HEA. The question is, can their relationship survive the betrayal she feels when she discovers how Naz met her? Can she ever escape Dmitri?
I also enjoyed the secondary characters of Tabby and Connor. The two of them had me laughing so hard. (Tabby and Connor have their own book – Wicked Sexy if you want to know more about them). My only issue is that I felt that all the of the action occurred in the last 10% of the book and then was surprised when it ended in a cliffhanger. I am not a big fan of cliffhangers and usually won’t read the book until all the books have been released, but I can definitely see how Naz and Eva’s story couldn’t be contained to one book. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. This author has the unique ability to create a combination romantic comedy-suspense. I cannot wait for the next installment! I received this book for free.
Dangerous Beauty is book one in the brand new series, Dangerous Beauty by J.T. Geissinger! THIS BOOK!!!!! This is one of those times in my life, both with this book and the one I previously read, that I can’t believe how lucky we are to get to read these books! To get to absorb these words! In full disclosure, “I DIDN’T KNOW!!!” I didn’t know that this was a cliff hanger! Would it have made a difference? NO! Because it is that amazing! The problem was that I finished the final sentence at bedtime last night and was left in shock! SHOCK I TELL YOU!!! It took some deep breathing to get myself to settle down to go to bed.
Nasir (Naz) is ex military, ex body guard, brand new private investigator. His first assignment is just to watch a very rich man’s wife who has run away from him. She is living on the island of Cozumel and all Naz has to do is take pictures and report back to the client once a week via skype. He can’t deny that the subject is beautiful and he becomes more and more entranced with her every day that he watches her. But he keeps his distance, until she gets herself into trouble and he has to step in to save her. The chemistry between them is instant and strong. But she’s the subject. He’ll stay away, only that is easier said than done.
Evalina (Eva) Ivanova meticulously planned every detail of her escape. She took every precaution. But she’s so tired of being alone. When Naz comes into her life, she’s instantly wary. But she can’t deny the immediate connection she feels to him. The next time she runs into him, the feeling is even stronger. She can’t get him off her mind. Can she trust him with her secrets? From the horrendous life she ran from? Can she trust “him?”
“If I didn’t have bad luck, I wouldn’t have any luck at all.”
As Eva and Naz spend more time together, the bond grows stronger as does the guilt Naz is feeling regarding the true nature of his reason for being there. Eva is falling for Naz and slowly begins to tell her story, baring it all to him. She knows Naz is hiding something big but she thought by divulging her past, it might help him to reveal his. But it only seems to upset him further, making matters worse.
These two!!! They were so good together. Their constant banter and teasing was adorable. I spent a good portion of the time reading about them smiling from ear to ear! Their growing relationship was a very slow burn but in the best of ways possible. I loved them both so much. Eva was so very strong! And Naz was just everything.
“She moves like a poem and smiles like a sphinx, and draws eyes to her like moths to a flame. Because beauty will be noticed.”
As secrets are discovered, though, everything changes, as does the intensity of the book! The danger they are facing is real. You will meet evil in its truest form! I really don’t want to say much more other than you don’t want to miss this book. I don’t know that I’ve ever felt so intensely for two people. This is my fifth book by this author and every one is so unique. But this book…..Just read it! As for the next book, Eva and Naz’s story will continue with Dangerous Desires. It can’t get here fast enough!
“Anything for you.”
Nasir didn’t know what he was getting into, folks. What was supposed to be a piece of cake, fun in the sun assignment to ease him into a new private security position took a turn he never saw coming. Eva is just lucky this alpha protective, good guy hero does what is right, regardless of the consequences.
Eva played her role perfectly. She might be a damsel in distress, but this lovely leading lady wasn’t going down without a fight. She had beauty, brains, and enough sass to survive on the run from an evil, abusive Russian mobster. I loved the fact she was sweet but had a lot of spunk, as well.
This main couple completely caught each other off guard. With their instant chemistry and quirky, funny, back and forth banter, they soon became unlikely compadres in a beautiful, Mexican resort village. They just seemed to fit together perfectly. However, when secrets, lies, and the full truth get revealed, you can bet blame and blood are about to be spewed. There’s simply no way to avoid the murder and mayhem that’s about to be unleashed.
As always, this author’s writing flows and keeps me fully engaged. She did a great job of having this couple click and bond emotionally. I couldn’t help but chuckle with Naz’s impulsive, fake reason why they couldn’t be intimate.
However, there were two aspects interjected that just didn’t make sense. Sorry, but I just have to get this off my chest so I can let it go. The unnecessary, out of the blue, disrespect towards the doctor that saved one of this main couple’s lives. He barely said a word, when he was trying to bring them up to speed on the life-saving surgery, and the author immediately criticized him as a “know it all” peacock surgeon. He freaking saved a life here, people! How about some gratitude and respect! It happened again when he briefly returned to follow up on the surgical care. I didn’t find what he said or his actions worthy of being labeled like he was a spawn of Satan. I simply did not see the point for such animosity. If it was an attempt to be funny, it failed.
The “all the way” main couple smexy scene right after said surgery in the hospital bed. Who would do that? Answer: NOBODY! One of them is in pain, being sedated, and has internal injuries that nearly killed them (severed arteries). A quick sexual romp/tussle in the hospital sheets certainly would obviously not be a good idea, even to someone who is not an overly intelligent, peacock doctor. I felt they were cheated out of a meaningful, truly romantic moment here. There is something to be said about a well-scripted, lingering kiss, my fellow romance book loving friends. It can pack a heated punch and promise of the future to get them through to when they actually can physically take things to the next level.
I’ll end this review by pointing out this book ends in a cliffhanger. It does not end in a happy for now conclusion, so don’t consider it a stand-alone. It is just the first book of this series. The solution has already been spelled out pretty specifically. At least I’ll get to spend more time with this heart melting main couple as they ultimately will have to fight for love and their very lives in order to stay together.
Title: Dangerous Beauty, Series: Dangerous Beauty (Book 1), Author: J.T. Geissinger, Pages: 264, ends in a cliffhanger, to be continued, very steamy scenes, some violence, alpha protective good guy hero, damsel in distress but sassy heroine, no cheating, no love triangle, no OW/OM drama (except evil villain after her).
(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not given any payment or compensation for this review, nor is there any affiliation or relationship between this reviewer and the author/publisher/NetGalley.)