Another near perfect story by Lisa Renee Jones. Simply can't get enough of her books. Seth is an intriguing character that I was thrilled to learn more about. This is a good start to his and Amanda's story. It can be read as a stand alone from the Dirty Money Series. Powerful attraction between the two main characters in Poison Kisses. I will give it a 4 star review.

Seth Cage is a cold CIA operative, whose next assignment forces him to confront his betrayer, and ex lover. Amanda Skye has been hiding in plain sight from her employers that want her dead...after she helps stop a madman. If her coworker can hold off that long.

This is my first time reading this writer, and it feels like I'm missing something. Though it is supposed to be book one of this series, it feels like a continuation of something else. I can't connect to the writing style. The hero comes off unappealing. Maybe reading the author's other books first would provide a much needed bridge to caring about these people?

*received ARC from Netgalley
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LISA RENEE JONES has done it again - in the mood for an exhilarating mix of sex, lies and bullets.........?  SETH CAGE! AMANDA SKYE! What more is there to say about this assassin/spy romance?

  They are deadly assassins who can NOT trust each other and yet WANT each other madly.  Amanda believes Seth killed her parents and tried to kill her.  Seth believes Amanda killed his friend Danny.   When the assassin and the poison princess join forces again at odds with each other, they will show how pent up passion will become explosive and lethal.

Poison Kisses deliver exactly what the blurb promised.  It keeps you reading and entertains from start to finish.  If you like action and suspense with your romance, you will enjoy this book. Can't wait for more!

3,5 -4 stars

Lisa Renee Jones delivers an intriguing,fast paced and clever story!Moreover, it was sexy, hot and the characters have an amazing chemistry! That first part was a condensed of angst and mixed feelings. However, I was expecting something more!Even though I enjoyed it till the end I was feeling like something was missing!I'm looking forward to see what will happen in the next book!

Seth totally intrigued me in the Dirty Money series, so I was excited to find out he was getting his own turn in the spotlight! Poison Kisses is the story of his background in the CIA, the woman he loved and who betrayed him, and what happens when he is forced to protect her again. He is the Assassin; she is the Poison Princess. Can they work together without killing each other? And how long will it take before they end up back between the sheets? Let's find out!

Seth believes Amanda betrayed him and caused his handler and friend Danny to be killed. Now the CIA is coming to him indicating that she is the only person who can stop a mass attack with a biological weapon or poison on US soil and they need Seth to keep her alive- at least until the threat has been contained, then all bets are off. He soon finds out that she believes he betrayed her as well, and the story is told in alternating POVs between the present and when they first met 3 years ago.

The same connection and attraction they found the first time around still lingers but now it is tainted by anger, lies and distrust. The first part of the series focuses on setting the stage and revealing their history amidst the backdrop of killers pursuing them thanks to Amanda's compromised identity and location. They circle each other warily, and it REALLY pisses Seth off to realize he still loves her after all this time. The jury is still out on Amanda's motives and what she actually did 3 years ago, but that reckoning is right around the corner as part 1 draws to a close. Fortunately part 2 is just a week away so we don't have to wait long to find out what happens next!

Poison Kisses Part 1 was a great suspenseful 5 star read.
This is a novella companion for the Dirty Money series.

Seth is given a special assignment, an assignment that brings him face-to-face with the woman who betrayed him years ago. When these two see each other the chemistry kicks in once again. They are forced to work together on a mission.

Will they be able to work together to stop the terrorist before it's too late?

I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was going to happen. You get action, suspense, sex and lots of secrets. 1-click and get started on this great read.

Have you ever got to the end of a book and yelled “NOOO” while smacking your palm to your forehead? I so did that with this story. As much as I hate cliffhangers I loved this one! Of course, this is to be expected when reading a trilogy by this author. Even though this series can be read as a standalone, Seth was introduced in the “Dirty Money” series and will give you a sneak peek at his character. This story is told in a series of flashbacks which helps us understand the relationship between Seth and Amanda and why Seth has become so cold. I love that the author has put this kind of twist to her story. Even though this story is a short story the author has given us the readers a whole lot of background. I look forward to reading what happens next in this series and seeing who really betrayed them all…

***I voluntarily reviewed this ARC for an honest review from St. Martin’s Press via NetGalley, this is my honest opinion and has not been influenced by the author, Publishers or NetGalley in anyway.*** Thank you!

Seth!
We already loved him in the Dirty Money series and now he gets his own story(ies!).
Don't worry - you don't need to have read the other 4 books to understand his story.

Seth used to be CIA before he started working for himself. But you never really leave the Agency. And now he's asked to shadow and maybe kill an ex agent. His ex lover. The only woman he ever loved.
Amanda is one of only 4 scientists who know about the dangerous poison this crazy killer is trying to kill lots of people with. The other 3 scientists are already dead, that's why the CIA thinks she's working with the killer. But of course she's not. Someone is setting her up. Just like both she and Seth were set up three years ago. Both thinking the other was the bad guy.

Amanda and Seth met for the first time working a case in Rome three years ago. Both didn't see themselves with a happily ever after for their future years, but they thought about it as soon as they met. They fell in love. They would've been an amazing unit. But bad people were conspiring against them left and right. Then and now!

What will happen?
Can they ever trust each other again?
Will they find out who the bad guys are?
Will they stop the crazy killer from killing?

Find out in this book and the next two - don't worry - we don't have to wait too long - book #2 will be out next week! Plus, Lisa always puts a little summary in the 2nd and 3rd book!

POISON KISSES #1 was a very exciting & mysterious & sexy start to this 3-part-suspense series... Run to your nearest amazon for your own Seth - this one is MINE!!


Seth! Woohoo it's Seth!
I wanted more of his story the whole time I was reading the Dirty Money series, and here he is!

We are taken on another sexy, mysterious rollercoaster of a ride with Seth and Amanda, a blast from his past - but is she a good blast?

They are fighting their way either to be together, or to kill each other, and as this first installment ends, we are still not sure which way things are going to go. They are both so stubborn and sure of what the know - but from what I have read so far, I feel someone has played them both - but I will have to read the next part to find out!

This is an adrenaline packed, suspenseful short, and we only have a week to find out what happens next! Bring it on!

Lisa Renee Jones does it again...she is the best at giving her readers fantastic characters set in a backdrop of thrills, action and intrigue. I am so happy Poison Kisses Part 1 does this and so much more.

We met Seth Craig in the Dirty Money series, the bodyguard and confidante of Shane Brandon, we know Seth as the badass who is beyond loyal and has dedicated his life protecting Shane and Emily. We don't know what happened in his past to make him such a loner, and of course it comes down to a women. A women who ripped him apart. Now he is being recruited by his former employer the CIA to hunt down Amanda the women how betrayed him and her country.

Told from Seth's POV we get a sense of his anger and hurt. Amanda and he were partners who fell in love years before and now she is back on the radar of some powerful people and he is being asked to take her out. There of course is more to the story and when Seth finally sees her things start moving quickly. Ms Jones takes her readers on a wild, fast paced ride something she does so incredibly well. This does end in a cliffhanger but the good news is that books 2 and 3 come out over the next few weeks so you don't have to wait long.

Seth's story was compelling and full of everything I loved in the Dirty Money Series. Lisa took is to another level and gave us exactly what we were hoping for with Seth. I can't wait to read more!

I don't know when Lisa Renee Jones decided that she should include scenes where the hero sleeps with another woman in her books, but I hope she won't do it again. For me, she is a safe author who so far hasn't disappointed me in this department. I don't understand why the book had to begin with Seth sleeping with another woman. It added nothing to the plot. It just made me hate the book.

The first part of the poison kisses books is told entirely from Seth's point of view and I wish we would see Amanda narrate some part of the second or third part. As I was expecting the ending is a cliffhanger, but not as heart-stopping as I am used to from the author. I also hope that these two will find out that someone is setting them up sooner rather than later and realize that they need to work together in order to catch the bad guy.

This novella wasn't the strongest way to begin this trilogy serial, but it wasn't bad. I am looking forward to the next two parts and I would recommend them.

This story starts off with a bang as you are thrown right into it with Seth. I loved him in the Dirty Money series so I am really excited to see him get his own books. Amanda is a spitfire and gives as good as she gets! Their banter right off the start is amazing and keeps you on your toes. Their passion is off the charts even though they want to kill each other! I am rather intrigued by this storyline as it pertains to Amanda and Seth getting his revenge so to speak.
The first novella started off with fast and intense moments that will keep you on your toes! Lets see what the second will bring!

Ein guter Start in die neue Serie von @lisareneejones . Es ist ein spannender  Krimi mit Liebesgeschichte. Die nächsten beiden Teile erscheinen zum Glück auch bald. Der Cliffhanger ist heftig - bin gespannt wie es weiter geht.
Das Buch ließ sich übrigens für mich auch auf Englisch sehr gut lesen!

As I read this book new book from Lisa Rene Jones in English also a few words in the language of the book: it's a crime-story with lovestory full of suspense. There is a big cliffhanger and so I'm really looking forward to the next part.

Amanda Skye made me want her. She made me trust her. She made me love her. Then she betrayed me. And now, a madman brings us together again and before our battle with him is over, I will make sure that she never forgets my name: Seth Cage. The Fixer for The Brandon Family Empire, but to a covert CIA operation, I will always be The Assassin. And to Amanda, I will be the man who made her moan, sigh, and beg. And I will make her beg.
***Note -- Poison Kisses is part 1 of a 3 part serial: All three parts are super sexy with an alpha man who has met his match in a kicka** female. There will be naked moments that may or may not include a gun, which may or may not be his gun. ****
Review:

First, lets get this out of the way, it is a three-part serial, which must be read in order to enjoy the full story. Lucky thing is they are coming out one week apart, so if that bothers you as a reader, one week is not that long to wait.

About the story...
So we get to meet Amanda and Seth, learn about their past and how their love affair went in the trash. What we don't know is who really is behind this all. This quick novella, really does have a lot going on. Besides meeting them, they are attacked, Seth is shot and the escape out of town all with a cat in a cat carrier...lol

I was hooked on these two and cannot wait to see what happens next. I just started reading part two and it is no less exciting so far.

4Stars
*I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book provided by the Author.*

4 stars!

Poison Kisses: Part One is the first in a trilogy of serial novellas featuring Seth Cage and is told via his point-of-view. We first meet Seth in the Dirty Money series as Shane Brandon’s right-hand man. He’s ex-CIA and a total badass. When a terrorist named Dr. Franklin Ross resurfaces and threatens the U.S., Seth is pulled back into action by the CIA. There is a catch though. In order to get to Dr. Ross he needs to work with someone from his past, someone he knows intimately and who showed him exactly what betrayal felt like.

Amanda Skye disappeared the night her CIA parents were murdered and Seth has been searching for her ever since. They share bad blood because of what went down that fateful night and Seth is willing to do what it takes to keep the U.S. safe, including killing the very person who once held his heart.

“We need to know that she lives to help us and dies before she helps him.”

Seth is known as the Assassin and he is good at what he does. Though this smoking hot killer doesn't usually get attached to people, he has a soft spot for Amanda. Once deeply in love, after everything that happened, they now feel like enemies. I felt Seth’s betrayal and conflicted emotions when he sees Amanda again. Even though he refuses to acknowledge his feelings, he still can’t move on from the affect she has on him making his job more complicated.

Amanda is an interesting woman. Smart, brave, fearless, and a badass in her own right, she is known as the Scientist to most but Poison Princess to Seth. She was raised in the CIA with a solid knowledge of chemicals and a background in medicine. She is familiar with the poisons that can end a life within seconds and I love her confidence, knowing she can deal with anything thrown her way.

Seth and Amanda are amazing together. They are the perfect match and both would die trying to protect the ones the love, including each other. They want to hate each other but can’t resist the pull. The banter and hostility between them make the sexual tension skyrocket and as the feelings from the past merge with the present ones, conflict and confusion filter in.

They have a complicated history and I was intrigued with what actually happened. I knew there would be more to the story than Seth realized. I loved the flash backs; they set the scene for the entire story and started things off with some intense emotion and excitement. I enjoyed getting bits and pieces of the story and the mystery and suspense was well developed. There were so many unanswered questions that I found myself desperate to know the truth.

As the book comes to an end, we get the reason for why Amanda disappeared and an understanding of why she feels the way she does. The cliffhanger leaves us with a tidbit of information that Seth wasn’t expecting and I am curious to see how things play out. Overall, it’s a great start to a trilogy and now that I’m invested in the story, I need more. I can’t wait to dive into Part Two!

Wow! This was an intense story with lots of twists and turns in a short first installment of Poison Kisses, and I loved it! I’m not usually a fan of short books, but this book reads like a full length book. Seth, the Assassin, is teamed up with Amanda, the Poison Princess, after three years of her being on the run. This is truly an intense story of two CIA agents who once loved each other, but now hate and don’t trust each other after an assignment gone wrong. Loved the storyline and characters, great chemistry and cannot wait for the next installment!

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book

I’m always excited when Lisa Renee Jones has a new release! She’s definitely one of my go to authors. Oh, be warned but be warned! She is definitely the queen of cliffhangers! There will be 3 parts to this story which will be release 1 week from each other.
I was excited for Seth’s story. He was first introduced to us in the Dirty Money Series. This is a spin-off and can be read without reading that series but if you enjoy this book then I definitely recommend you’d checking it out.
Seth and Amanda are previous lovers and partners in the CIA. 3 years ago Amanda betrayed him and left him broken-hearted when she was responsible for his Handler and close friends death. They are suddenly thrown back together in order to work together on another case. Seth will protect her at any cost because if anyone is going to kill her it’s going to be him. And as they say, there is definitely a fine line between love and hate! The tension between these two are explosive!! But we are sucker-punched at the end and are wondering who is betraying who?!
I can’t wait to read the next part in this trilogy! So good!

LORD!!!! Oh, how I wish this was being released in it’s entirety. But at least I can thank the stars that I’ll only have to wait a week in between installments. Poison Kisses is packed with intrigue, espionage, sex and secrets. Seth is an ex- CIA agent (as ex as they let you be). Three years after the night that caused him to leave the agency, he is forced to team up once again with the woman he believes abandoned him and their mission all those years ago to catch the bad guy. I am super excited to see how this will all play out. I already have so many questions and can’t wait to get the answers.

This book has left me begging for more! A suspenseful story full of intense feelings that show just how close hate and love really are. Seth and Amanda, ex CIA operatives are set to be an explosive match full of intense chemistry.

Part 1 left me with an epic book hangover, itching for more of their story! Let’s hope the wait isn’t too long!

Part 1 jumps right on in to the story of Seth and Amanda. Two former CIA agents who worked undercover together, fell into bed and love, then suddenly, it ended. Was it part of their cover? Or was it love? Did they have order's to kill the other? Was in part of the cover to sleep together? Did they really love each other? Do they love each other? What is going on??? Who is after her...or him? Can anyone be trusted? That's literally where I am at as I finished part one. Part one is a short, fast paced Novella that leaves you wanting and needing more!