Seth is mysterious and Amanda is full of contradictions. The dynamic between the two is tense, intriguing, and sexy. This first part of the trilogy sets the stage for the story and alternates between present day and three years ago. The story is full of lies, betrayal, danger, mystery, and steamy romance. What really happened all those years ago and how does whats happening now connect back? Stay tuned for part two coming next week!

-4.25 stars. This was a really good book! This was part 1 of Seth and Amanda's story. Seth is a former CIA agent, now working in private security and investigations for Shane Brandon (from the Dirty Money series). When he was in the CIA three years ago, he spent three months undercover with Amanda, another agent and scientist, posing as man and wife on a mission. Amanda is a poison specialist with the nickname Poison Princess, and Seth is a well known contract killer agent known as The Assassin. While the two were undercover, they fell in love and began a real relationship, but when the mission goes wrong, Amanda runs and disappears. Seth has spent the three years since searching for her to no avail, angry and bitter that Amanda could possibly have double-crossed him. Now, Seth has been contracted by the CIA to go to Amanda, who they have found, and get her to help them with a matter of national security, a terrorism threat to poison the public water source. When Seth and Amanda come face to face and are forced to go on the run together, they must face their past and decide whether they can trust each other. Or will one of them be forced to kill the other to keep themself and their country safe?

This is a sexy, suspenseful spy story. It was very Mr. and Mrs. Smith. The spy theme really suits Ms. Jones' writing. I loved the mysterious, unpredictable feel of the book. I really loved both Seth and Amanda. Neither of them know whether they can trust each other and both feel betrayed by each other in the past. Because of their history, Seth was pretty harsh and distrustful of Amanda at first. But he did start to see that things were not as they seemed. I didn't love that we only get Seth's POV, but we do get Amanda's POV later on in the trilogy. I still felt a connection to her even without her POV.

I had the pleasure of reading an advance copy of all three parts of the Poison Kisses trilogy so I had the opportunity to read them back to back. I definitely recommend reading them that way. To me, this was one book split into 3 parts. I did not think the parts stood alone very well. Also they are short, so don't expect three full length books. If at all possible, I recommend reading the books back to back.

I love Ms. Jones' romantic suspense and this trilogy was one of her best. I was sucked in from the very beginning. I could not put the book down until I had read all three parts to Poison Kisses. I will definitely be adding it to my re-read list. I very much recommend this sexy, suspenseful trilogy and look forward to more from Ms. Jones in the future!

I loved Seth Cage in the Dirty Money Series. He always seemed one step ahead and not only his looks made him awesome but also his intelligence. In Poison Kisses we get the back story of why Seth lives for work and keeps his life extremely private. Seth gets entangled with his old lover and CIA agent, Amanda, three years after a devastating event. Due to this event Seth and Amanda have over the top distrust for each other but need to work together to take down a criminal from their past. The story seamlessly goes between the past to the present as we learn what led up to this tragedy and how difficult it is for them to hold back from the intense chemistry they once shared. The ending cliff hanger makes you crave for more. Can't wait for Poison Kisses #2.

This is romantic suspense at its best. Unfortunately, I'm one of those people who doesn't do well reading serials that are issued weeks apart. For that reason, I'm going to withhold my full review until I read the entire serial, but from the looks of it, I think it's a winner! This author always gives us a storyline full of suspense, secrets and sex! I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC for NetGalley.

POISON KISSES by Lisa Renee Jones is the First book in the series called "Poison Kisses". This is the story of Amanda Skye and Seth Cage. Their story plays out over three parts / books and this being the first one. Seth was a part of the previous series 'Dirty Money" and now we are getting his story.
Seth left the CIA about three years ago and now works on his own but he knows you never really leave their services. Now the CIA has come to him wanting his help with bring down Dr. Franklin Ross a former agent gone bad. CIA knows that Amanda is the only scientist who can help them but they also want Seth to kill her. Seth blames Amanda for his friends death after she up and disappeared without a word. Amanda has been hiding after learning that there is a hit put out on her and she thought that Seth was the one to do the killing.
This is a short book but it has a lot of impact with it. I can wait for more of their story!

Poison Kisses by Lisa Renee Jones is a trilogy and this is part one. Learn about the characters.
Seth Cage is a 35 year old xe -CIA agent who´s now the " Fixer " for the Brandon Family Empire.
When he gets contacted by a former colleaque his past and his present are about to collide.
Amanda Larke and Seth have a common past - and now his job is to eliminate the threat that Amanda is.
Poison Princess is a spy - thriller - romance by the incredibly talented author Lisa Renee Jones.
The book sucked me in from the start and I love the characters and the story.
The Assassin and the Poison Princess and I can´t wait to read the next installment in the series.

This was a short, sexy, thrilling, cliffhanger read that gave as good as it got. Seth the assassin, pulled back in to do one more job. Amanda the scientist, put in his path to make the game that much more entertaining. Their history together drew them back together. Their history together blurs the lines drawn. Their attraction to one another unmistakable. This was like the prologue to a waited tell. It left you wanting the next installment.

We met Seth in the Dirty Money series and I wanted more of him! Well this book really does give you more of him and it is just as good as i thought it would be. I can't wait to see what happens with him and Amanda. This book is hot and I did not put it down once I started it. Amanda is the type of female I like reading about... BAD^$$!!

Poison Kisses 1

*received an arc in exchange for an honest review*


4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hot, sexy, fast and suspenseful. This book packs a punch that will have you rooting for both characters even though you feel like you can’t be sure who to trust. Seth is hot and lethal in this book and Amanda will keep him on his toes. They both will have to figure out if they trust each other enough to help each other or if they are just waiting until the other one has their guard down and make a move. I love that their story is broken up into three books so that each one will make a statement and keep you wanting more.

Seth can’t believe he has finally found her after all these years. The woman who broke his heart and killed his friend is finally back in his radar, the only problem is he has to work with her again. But he can stomach working with her until he mission is complete as long as he knows that when it ends he can finally get his revenge and kill her.

Amanda is once again thrown together with Seth, the man who she fell in love with but then took her family away from her. She will help him with what he needs but as soon as they are done, she never wants to see him again. Little does she know its only the beginning and everything she thought she knew is not exactly true.

Are they willing to help each other out and trust one another again? Or is the past too much to get over?

Just to be clear, this has always been designed to be a series with cliffhangers but the release dates are only one week apart. If you are someone who wants to wait until the end, there is no need. They are so close to each other.

This series can be read as a standalone but if you've read the Dirty Money Series, you will know Seth from those books as Shane's right hand man. And let me tell you. From the moment I was introduced to Seth, I was hooked. He was mysterious yet powerful and commanding during that series. I must have been living under a rock not to make the connection that this is the same Seth in the Poison Kisses Series but I'm going to chalk that up to the fact that I sign up for Lisa's work regardless and have been know not to read the blurb beforehand.

Poison Kisses Part 1 starts in present day where Seth is asked to complete a job for the CIA that brings him back into the world of his former love from three years ago. We get glimpses into what happened back then and why these two now both love and hate each other. I was left constantly begging for more information and what caused their past to end the way it did. And just when I thought I was going to get some answers, I get that cliffy. To be clear, I knew it was coming and I actually love cliff hangers. So I'm extremely happy where it left off. I was intrigued and left wanting more. Exactly how I should be feeling.

If you are looking for a possible second chance romance (still too early to decide but looking good) that will leave you craving for more and teetering along that love/hate line along with the main characters, then this is the book/series for you. I love a good story when the couple don't know whether to love each other or kill each other. I can't wait to see what is in store for Seth and Amanda!

4.75-5 STARS

Ex CIA agent, Seth Cage, was first introduced to readers in Lisa Renee Jones’ Dirty Money series. While fans of that series will be excited to read Seth and Amanda’s story, this spinoff book is written to stand completely on its own. No doubt that existing fans will enjoy getting their hands on Seth’s back story, but new fans might just find themselves reaching back to learn more about this sexy, dangerous man, previously known as “The Assassin.”

Straight away, we learn that Seth is commissioned for a covert operation involving the woman who both stole and broke his heart. Anger over her betrayal fuels Seth’s actions moving forward, but it’s obvious from the get go that love still lingers just below the surface. It’s true that there’s a fine line between love and hate, because both emotions only serve to re-ignite this couple’s passion that clearly never died.

But there are two sides to every story, and Amanda Skye’s version has pegged Seth as the real villain in their story. Each convinced that they were betrayed by the other, trust doesn’t come easy. Still, with a major threat looming in the distance, Seth and Amanda need to put their anger aside in order to work together in eliminating the potential devastation that could result at the hands of a madman.

Written in three separate parts, “Poison Kisses” (part one) is the perfect combination of secrets, sex, and suspense. Immediately, the story pulled me in and held me captive right up until the very last word. While this first part of the story is short in overall content, there is absolutely no shortage when it comes to intrigue, action, and unbridled passion. If this is any indication of what’s to come, I think it’s safe to say that readers are in for one crazy, lustful ride!

POISON KISSES by Lisa Renee Jones is the First book in the series called "Poison Kisses". This is the story of Amanda Skye and Seth Cage. Their story plays out over three parts which translates to 3 books. Seth was a part of the previous series 'Dirty Money" and now we are getting his story. You don’t have to have read the previous series to get into Seth’s story. Seth used to be CIA before he started working for himself but you know, you never really leave the agency. And now he's being asked to shadow and possibly kill an ex agent. The ex lover—HIS Ex Lover. The only woman he ever truly 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 that she was working with are dead already which is why the CIA thinks she is the killer or is working with the killer. But they have it all wrong. Amanda doesn’t know who is setting her up for a murder rap…she isn’t involved in anyway. Just like both she and Seth were set up 3 years before -- Both thinking the other was baddie.
They each believe the other has betrayed each other and now they are forced to work together once again yet there is the added complication that Seth has been told to kill Amanda when they complete the mission. There is a lot of angst, suspense, intrigue, drama, romance, tension-- between them during the story. We get flashbacks that shows the readers what happened previously between Seth and Amanda in the past and it was done so smoothly that it didn’t feel put upon in the story but more of an added necessity to the story. This is a lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers troupe type story. Poison Kisses: Part 1 is the perfect novella for anyone who is looking for a quick and action-filled Romance read. I look forward to book 2 and seeing what Lisa Renee Jones has set up next for Seth and Amanda.


My Rating: 4.5 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."

4.5 Stars
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Kicking off this 3 part story of intrigue and betrayal is Poison Kisses #1. We meet Amanda and Seth and begin to unravel and intense story of passion, love, secrets, and betrayal.

Jones leads us down the garden path in the beginning and leaves us craving more at the end of this novella length portion of the story. I have a love-hate relationship with stories written in this fashion. But, thankfully, we don’t have to wait long for installment number two.

Keep your eye on this space for more from Lisa Renée Jones. She is my one click wonder for amazing stories with over-the-top heat, passion, and intrigue that leaves you begging for more.
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Hard to rate but a great beginning ... Cannot wait to see what is to come!

Lisa Renee Jones introduces us into Seth Cage’s world in this first part of the Poison Kisses series. Full of suspense, intrigue, action, danger, as well as some sexy, romantic tension, as we are introduced to the Poison Princess, Amanda Skye and who the real Seth Cage, The Assassin, was and is still in the CIA world. These two have a past, that they are still reeling from, but with danger and deception all around them, they have a mission to complete. But will they? You will have to wait for the other two parts to find out. This one ends in a cliffhanger. But don’t worry these parts are just a week a part. Soon all your questions will be answered! Fantastic! Loved it! Highly Recommend!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is my first book from Lisa Renee Jones and I looooove it and I'm a fan already.
I devoured it in one sitting in a short amount of time. I can't put it down from the first chapter.
The betrayal, lies and secrets between the Assassin and the Scientist, two CIA agents who hates each other but can't get enough of each other. Oh yeah this one has very interesting story and plot, so many twists and turns. In dying to read the next part, can't wait to know what happen when the secrets unfold.

As for characters, Amanda and Seth are such a strong characters. Their hatred and pain is so palpable, but that's what makes the banter superb. These two bring all the the angst and the hotness, definitely one of my favorite couples.

If you love suspense romance, this one is a MUST-READ one.

*I voluntarily received a review copy of this book

Poison Kisses Part 1 is a short intro into the world of two ex CIA agents! This intense story delves in and out of both Seth and Amanda's past and sets the stage for the betrayal each feels. Having to work together once again opens a whole slew of new feelings. Danger surrounds this series, adding an edge to the romance. Things become even more complicated when Seth is given specific orders. Be prepared for two very strong characters who have strong convictions try to out smart their feelings for each other. Poison Kisses Part 1 ends in a cliffhanger. I look forward to reading Part 2.

Poison Kisses part 1 introduces readers to the main characters, Seth and Amanda. They were CIA operatives and partners a few years earlier. Now Seth hates Amanda, Amanda has been in hiding and the two of them must work together again to stop the bad guy.

I thought Seth was a bit one note. I didn't expect major character growth in part one of the serial but I was hoping for a hint of something beyond his anger and hurt. Amanda is a little more well rounded but her innocence is questionable. What I did like about the story is that it was fast moving and the author didn't spend a lot of time on superfluous details. I was able to create a picture in my head of the characters and scenarios.

I will definitely read the next installment. I am looking forward to learning how the characters handle the bad guy. I am also interested in seeing how the author chooses to let Seth grow and change. I recommend this story to anyone that likes contemporary romance, CIA romance and serial stories. This story is written in first person POV.

Poison Kisses part 1 and I have to say I am not loving this story so far. It is enjoyable but so far I am not liking it as much as other books by Lisa Renee Jones I have read.
I will read the next parts because I am do want to know what will happen next.

I give this 3 out of 5

n true Lisa fashion, we are dropped right in the middle of the unknown, fast paced and sexy, tension seeping off the pages, and the unknown lurking around every corner.

Poison Kisses is a companion to the Dirty Money Series. Seth Cage was "The Fixer" for the Brandon Empire, but prior to that he was "The Assassin" for the CIA. He doesn't do love, he doesn't do feelings, and he certainly doesn't do trust. In walks in Amanda Larke, or she walks back in rather, "The Poison Princess." His kind of poison.

What happens when a broken sexy alpha is reunited with a smart sassy heroine? Danger and passion blur the lines. Will these enemies to lovers fall for one another, or kill the other trying to discover the truth to "the ultimate lie."

A good start to this trilogy that literally starts with a bang (and not of the gun variety!) I like the aspect of the story, who's on the side of right and wrong, and who is responsible for the deaths that occurred prior to the start of the book. What's going to happen with Seth and Amanda? Because dang, these two are pretty freakin' lethal and love and hate are strong motivators for these two whenever they're together. I can't wait to read the next part!