This is the story of Nasir, who has been hired to keep an eye on Evalina, a woman bearing the reputation of a spoiled Russian "businessman's" wife who has strayed to Mexico because she needed "space."

But first impressions tell Nasir that maybe Eva's backstory is just that: a story. A story that fits the narrative of a man who feels wronged by the woman he treats more as property than as a human being.

What unfolds is a fantastic friendship between Nasir, or Naz, and Eva. A friendship that is full of heat and attraction. The passion between these two characters develops in a way that seems gradual but that we know is inevitable while avoiding that predictable feeling.

This book is full of the humor and snark you expect from its author if you have read any of her other books. What I wasn't expecting was a cliffhanger. I hate cliffhanger endings. But this book ... I cannot wait to read the next in the series.

One final note: There is a lot of heat in this book. And it's done in such a way that felt absolutely perfect for each scenario.

Thank you to #NetGalley for this ARC of #DangerousBeauty

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.

Loved this book. My only complaint is I cannot wait until the next one! I am impatient. Twist and turns and surprises.
Loved it

Dangerous Beauty is another immensely readable book from this author.
Eva has escaped from an abusive and terrifying relationship with a Russian thug who has kept her prisoner since a child. Naz, ex special forces and now an employee for Tabby and Connors investigative company has been hired by the Russian to keep tabs on Eva and report on her whereabouts and daily activities. Naz thinks he has been employed by a worried husband who’s only concern is for the safety of his wife completely in the dark of any other background.
Eva is unaware she has been found and being watched, and when they meet their attraction to each other is off the scales, it’s not long before Naz realises that he and his bosses have been duped and have to find a way for Eva to escape this man once and for all.
This book is full of action with a terrific storyline, great characters some of whom it’s great to meet again.
Just as you start getting settled the rug is pulled out from under you as it ends on a cliffhanger, you’ll be screaming Noooo at your kindle/book. I’m not a lover of books ending like this and tend not to get the next in the series, this one.....I can’t wait, it’s a story that you need and want to see to the end, and The sooner the better.
My thanks to net galley and publisher Montlake for the opportunity to review this book honestly.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Wow, so the ending was a surprise. I’ll have to make sure I read the next book in the series. Was really disappointed I didn’t get to see Eva kick some ass.
The chemistry between the two main characters is great, and the banter between Connor and Tabby is fun as well. J T Geissinger has produced a fun, easy to read novel with some suspense thrown in, can’t wait for the next one.

Omg! The horror of a cliffhanger! Especially when I am CLUELESS about when the next book is coming out!!! This was my first J.T. Geissinger book and it will NOT be my last! I was immediately, completely under the spell of Naz and Eva! So much excitement and love! I'm speechless!

C-H-E-M-I-S-T-R-Y

Thelma & Dudley were an amazing couple.
Yes their relationship started with lies and secrets.
But their playful banter really sparked their romance. Hence their cute nickmakes for each other.

What I was not ready for...
A cliffhanger.


I hate that even after Naz (Dudley) proved himself worthy and willing to protect Eva (Thelma) that she would be willing to give us a reason for this cliffhanger.

Overall though this book was delightful!! I highly recommend!

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 through Netgalley.

I’m just going to say what no one else has said... this book ends on a cliffhanger.
Yep, a cliffhanger.
I just read this ARC in one day and it doesn’t release until March 26th meaning I probably have at least 6 months before the next part comes out.
Have I mentioned I hate cliffhangers?!?!?

This story was awesome!
My first book by this author.
I highly recommend it. You know, after the next part is out.
Nasir and Eva ware awesome characters who I feel in love with. My emotions were all over the place and now... now I’m just... ‘AHHHH!!!’.

Anyways, I look forward to reading the next book. Wish me luck and fingers crossed it’s out soon. Like maybe tomorrow. :)

Holy cliffhangers, Batman! After his memorable appearances in the Bad Habit books, I've been waiting for Nasir to get his own story, and while I am excited to know that we will get more of him than just one book, I am DYING after that ending. I will be anxiously, happily waiting on that cliff's edge for book two, consoling myself in the meantime with Connor and Tabby's story, which I haven't read and must go find immediately.

I really think Naz secretly loves when his woman is blunt, "he groans. “Why can’t you be coy for once, woman? You’re killing me.” Naz really doesn't care what his woman does as long as she keps touching him, "there’s a slight emphasis on the word hard. Is she playing with me? Punishing me? Fuck, who cares? As long as she keeps doing it. I answer through gritted teeth. “eff yes. So hard.” I liked this book, I loved Naz and I can't wait for more.

I liked this book but I feel like they fell in love super fast and everything was very intense very quickly which kind of ruined it for me.

The ending was a surprise I didn't see coming.

Another awesome book.
Eva is so strong and brave. What she went through for several years and survived it and was able to escape is brave. She is beautiful in and out no matter what she went through. Her ex boyfriend is a evil and dangerous man. Can she hide from him forever? She meets Naz and she feels comfortable around him and wants him to be her friend. Her feelings for him grows stronger each time they are around one another.

Naz is a protector and works for special ops. He is hired on to watch her and make sure he doesn’t lose her. They start doing things together and his feelings are growing stronger. He learns things about what his employer has done to her. He wants to protect her instead of keep an eye on her. But will she still have those feelings for him when she finds out the truth? They have to get away. Will she go with him? Would she want his protection or think he is leading her back into the arms of the enemy?

I just love this book. Naz and Eva are amazing for one another. They are funny and romantic. Highly recommend this book and can’t wait for the next book. J.T Geissinger you have done it again. Absolutely amazing.

"I know better than to let business get personal. But this woman. Goddamn. She's a unicorn. The whole enchilada. I didn't think women like her existed outside the movies.

I'm a big J.T. Geissinger fan, she's proven herself over and over to me. So, when I see her name, it's a no-brainer. Yes. Yes. Yes. No need to even read a synopsis. Which explains how I ended up in the middle of a romantic suspense story that ends on a cliffhanger. But, even if I had known, it would still have been a hell yes!

Naz is just basking in the sun and collecting an easy paycheck. Why not enjoy all the benefits of an island getaway while spying on a beautiful woman, right? He never expected to make contact with her, he was just supposed to watch her from afar and report back. Well, you know how the best laid plans go... they don't. When Naz witnesses her in trouble, he can't do anything other than rescue her. And once he does that, he cannot return to his invisible state. And once he talks to her, he wants her even more than he did before. But, she's not on the menu, she's forbidden fruit and he can't have a taste.

Evalina has been hiding for months. She's paranoid and lonely, but she's free. She's been doing a good job of taking care of herself but when she runs into danger she welcomes the intervention of the sexy stranger. She's very wary, but she can't help but feel safe in his presence.

The deeper I got into this story, the more intrigued I became. The chemistry between Naz & Eva is electric, but he knows she's married so he fights it. They are both keeping secrets and the suspense is excruciatingly intense right up until the final page. My heart was about to pound out of my chest and I kept sliding my finger to turn the next page in my Kindle, just in case the story would magically continue the next time I tried. I'm so excited to get my hands on the next installment in this story. My mind is liable to explode if I have to wait too long. The line forms here...

I loved the synopsis for this story, it’s everything I love in a story. Ex military man hired to follow a runaway wife, becomes slightly obsessed and then discovers that everything is not as it seems. After swearing to protect her it appears that there are still a few more twists to the story. Wonderful writing and characters and a whole load of chemistry between Nasir and Eva.
Action romance with a huge cliffie, I was not upset by this as I had been pre warned, but as anyone who knows me knows. I am not a fan of waiting, I’m much too impatient. I was however left a little heartbroken at the possibility of what is going to happen next. Watch this space. I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

ARC received for review

Another great book by Ms. Geissinger. This is a stand alone, but Connor and Tabby from Wicked Sexy make lots of appearances since they're Naz's boss. And Naz you might remember from the Bad Habit series as Barney.

Naz is a protector even when he just has Eva under surveillance as part of his job. When they finally meet is already halfway in love with her. Drama and bad guys ensue, and she finds out the whole story. Everything's going good and the BAM...&*%$#@$^# cliffy.....

I don’t usually like books that involve the mafia but author J. T. Geissinger focuses on the specially trained hero and the heroine more than the mobster. Dangerous Beauty is filled with secrets and danger. The characters are interesting even though we don’t know everything about them. And even as their secrets unfold I feel like there’s still more to them that we’re not seeing.
A hesitant romance begins between Eva and Naz. Both have their reasons for holding back but eventually lust wins out but there’s so much more to their attraction.
Good book but we’re left with a cliffhanger. I usually won’t read series books that aren’t stand-alone but I was generously provided a copy of this book. I’m rating it voluntarily.
I recommend it. It’s a thriller and it has some steamy love scenes. There are some sensitive subjects addressed but not in detail so it’s not too hard to take.
I look forward to the conclusion.

Starting a new job, Nasir’s first job was to watch Russian beauty Eva. Just watch and report back to her husband. Yet how could it really be so easy when trouble seems to follow her. As Naz begins to know Eva, he uncovers secrets Eva is hiding. But does Naz completely believe her and get safe before she is taken back to her captor.
This is the first of three books in the Dangerous Beauty novels by J. T. Geissinger. Guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat!

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 irresistible—especially when she’s in trouble.When I started reading I couldn't put it down. J. T. Geissinger is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can't wait for the next book.

I have loved all the books I have read from author J.T. Gessinger so far! So, I was excited to read Dangerous Beauty. However, I had no idea that this was not a complete book. If I had known that, I would have waited to start it. I prefer to have both parts of a book before I read it. I did not appreciate was that this book was left with a cliffhanger. There was nothing in the summary that this is part 1.