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Dangerous Games

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This was a great ending to this trilogy. Packed with lots of action and gut wrenching moments! Eva and Naz has to put in a lot more work for their HEA than others, but it was worth it. I do wish a certain character had suffered a bit more, but Eva did get in a few good shots. And Señor Sausage II?? Ugh, my heart!! I’ll miss this these crazy characters and I hope Killian gets his own story!!

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3.5 stars. Eva really showcases how much of a strong woman she is in this book. No longer a victim or a pawn for Dimitri. And perhaps that has something to do with the time she spent with Naz, someone who showed her what love truly is. Survival is key for her in order to outsmart Dimitri and Eva has her A game on despite being put in a vulnerable position for humiliation and mistreatment. Eva and Naz are separated for the vast majority of the book, but I liked seeing Eva fend for herself. I didn't think Naz was given as crucial of a role overall, but he fights tooth and nail, too, despite the circumstances. I could appreciate her journey and growth and was glad to see her make decisions that don't require a savior. While this series was action packed with surprises, it would be fun to see some other characters have their own story someday.

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Four stars

An action packed ending full of twists and angst.

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

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What an incredible, exciting and at times terrifying the conclusion to Eva and Naz's epic love story. Nothing is easy for them and it came as no surprise when Dimitiri had somehow managed to find her again. It picks up right where it left off, action pact and terrifying, especially for Eva who as we saw previously suspected she could be pregnant. So when she finds herself back in his evil, disgusting clutches she will stop at nothing to protect Naz's baby. Now that he is dead. Devastated and at the same time vengeful she will be on her toes and is determined to play his game better than he can. Bit what she doesn't know is she has alies in the most unlikely of places and Naz is down but not out. He will do anything to get to her, even secret spy of spies Killian won't get in his way. Beyond anything I could have hoped for, it delivered! Emotional, terrifying, heartbreaking and soo soo good, vengeance is best served ice cold! Well done on a successful conclusion to this epic, dark and riveting trilogy! I loved every minute of it!

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I read the first two books in the series and was excited to get an ARC for the third. I was not disappointed. Part three picks up right where part 2 left off with Eva’s kidnapping by Dimitri. Eva and Naz have such a steamy, all-consuming romance and you again find yourself rooting for them in this book. Eva is a string heroine and Naz goes through so much to help rescue her. I really liked this read and would definitely recommend the series if you like romantic suspense.

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5 Stars for Dangerous Games ( Book #3 in the Dangerous Beauty Series )
This book is not a stand alone - highly suggest reading Book 1 - Dangerous Beauty & Book 2 Dangerous Desires prior to reading ...
ARC received from author & Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are my own and have not been influenced in any way.

What an amazing conclusion to this series ! These books all make my top “reads “ for 2019 ! WOW - if you love romantic suspense this is your book. Dangerous Games picks up immediately with Eva being captured and returned to Dimitri. I have a strong dislike of the word hate but Dimitri is a character you have wanted from the beginning to have a slow & very painful demise. Not only is he extremely cruel , abusive & vindictive - he is so violent & verbally abusive to Eva as well ... Eva on the other hand does not let Dimitri intimidate her and at all costs stays strong in the face of the very real possibility that she could be chained to Dimitri thru an unwanted marriage.

This book had so many twists & turns - absolutely loved it ... could not put it down read in 24 hrs !

I am so happy that Killian ( returning from Book 2 ) makes several appearances in his search to rescue Eva & return her to Naz.

All JT Geissinger’s fans are hoping Killian is going to get his own story - if so can’t wait !!

I so loved that good conquers evil & true love always wins !! Best HEA & epilogue to this story !

Awesome read !!

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You need to read Dangerous Games!

Dimitri has tracked down Eva and Nazi at a rental apartment and kidnapped Eva after threatening to kill Naz resulting in a firefight and Eva thinking he died but Dimitri is all about torturing Eva into submission but Eva’s will is much stronger than he expected. Naz didn’t die and his friends are helping to find her but trying to find her is not easy.

I can’t review Dangerous Games without mentioning Dangerous Beauty and Dangerous Desires because they all are one big story broken into three parts. The entire Dangerous Beauty series is a romantic suspense where no one is what they appear on the surface and more secrets come out in the end of the story and I would love to find out more about Killian but that leads to more questions.

Dangerous Games is a roller coaster ride with people changing sides and other not being who they appear but it a really good romantic suspense and you need to read the serous if you love good stories.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Eva and Naz's story comes to an end in this last book. The book is full of humor, suspense, action, and unpredictable events. I loved the characters and how Eva's and Naz's love doesn't lose its power but becomes even stronger. They both go through a lot in lives and in the end get their HEA. I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for NetGalley

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This is the third and final installment of the Dangerous Beauty series and it picks up right where book two left off.

If you’ve been following along on Naz and Eva’s journey you know that book two was a huge cliffhanger but you’ll be ecstatic to know you’re thrown right back into the madness!

Before I get into Naz and Eva’s story, let me just tell you that JT Geissinger does not disappoint!! This series has been a fast-paced, thrilling ride, that will have you completely consumed. The suspense and action are only the surface. There is an undeniable love between Eva and Naz that is more powerful than all the darkness surrounding them.

This book literally starts off with a bang! Naz, in all his naked glory, holding a gun, ready to defend the woman he loves at all cost!! Holy Hotness! I was immediately sucked in!! But be prepared because shots are fired and someone gets hurt.

Now that Eva has opened the door to the devil himself, she’s determined to save Naz even if that means putting herself back in the hands of Dimitri Ivanov. After years of suffering abuse from this monster and being kept in a cage like a dog, Eva has finally discovered what it’s like to love a God. Having a taste at true happiness with Naz, Eva has grown stronger and wiser, and she is ready to take back her life and end Dimitri once and for all.

Dimitri isn’t going to make things easy for Eva though. After all, he has proved he’d find her and deep down she knew he would. He’s drawn to Eva because she’s not like any woman he’s ever know. He can’t break her and that’s what has him coming back for more.

This book is darker than the first two in the series but it was definitely my favorite. The things Dimitri does to Eva and the pain she endures is heartbreaking. But she is honestly one of the strongest heroines I have ever read. No matter what is thrown at her, both mentally and physically, Eva fights back and knows how to play the game.

I felt so bad for Naz as he was once again on a search to find Eva. And with all that happens, Killian is brought back into the mix (which I loved) and Naz has no choice but to trust him.

The stakes are higher and the darkness is taking over. Will Naz find Eva and they end Dimitri once and for all? You definitely want to find out and experience this couples grand finale. Fantastic series!!! Hoping that we will get to experience more!

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I was really excited to read this book, especially after the ending of the last book! I knew before I read the last book that I already had an ARC of this book, so this meant that I could read it straightaway! Unfortunately I had a few other ARCs to read first because they released first before I could read this book! After reading, I can say that I loved this book a lot! It progressed on perfectly from the second book and only took me a few sittings to read! The plot also developed at the perfect pace and it kept me desperate to read on and find out what was going to happen next! There was plenty of romance in the plot and a few hot scenes between the two main characters! There was a bit of action and suspense as well, which I was expecting! It added a lot to the plot and made me enjoy it even more! There were a fe secrets revealed in the plot as well! The characters were also amazing and made this book even better! Evalina 'Eva' was again the main female character and I felt for her in this book as she was back in a dangerous situation and she really wasn't sure if she was going to get out of it! Eva was strong through and she refused to give up! She also stood up for herself and had grown a lot from the first book! Nasir 'Naz' was the main male character and love interest of Eva! I loved Naz in this book! He was determined and he refused to give up until he found Eva, even though he was badly injured himself! This again showed the kind of guy Naz was and he was very protective of Eva and didn't want her anywhere near danger! It was easy to see how much he loved Eva as well! This book was written from both Eva and Naz's point of views! I was expecting it to be because the other books were written from dual point of view! I feel like this book had to be written this way because Eva and Naz spent a lot of the book apart and were trying to find their way back to each other, so it allowed for a lot more things to happen in the plot! It helped me connect more with Eva and Naz too and understand them more! I'm really sad that this book is the final book in this trilogy! I wasn't that sure on the first book, but the second and third books were amazing and kept me desperate to find out what was going to happen next! I would love to read more on Eva and Naz, but the ending of this book was left at the perfect place and it summed up their story beautifully! All the questions raised in the trilogy were all answered in this book as well! I now can't wait to read more books from this author and I'll definitely be checking out her other books! The cover for this book is also absolutely stunning! I love it a lot and I love how well it suits the covers for the other books! The cover models/image are also the perfect Eva and Naz and the cover would definitely attract me to the book!

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The final book in the Dangerous Beauty trilogy, Dangerous Games, is about to be released. Since these books are one long story broken into more manageable parts, I thought I'd review them as one unit. J.T Geissinger isn't a new author for me, but I haven't read anything of hers that belongs to the suspense genre. The next time I see a suspense from her, I certainly won’t hesitate in picking it up!

Just to get it out of the way, let me say, I’ve loved this trilogy! My heart absolutely bled for Eva, to go through what she has, and to remain sane, well that just shows her inner strength. Nasir (Naz) is the perfect complement for her; his sensitive alpha-male personality is what she needs to feel safe, and help her overcome her demons.

From the first page of Dangerous Beauty (book 1), I was hooked. I read Dangerous Beauty and Dangerous Desires (book 2) within 24hrs, I just couldn't put them down. The story is paced in such a way so that you are not always on the edge of your seat; there are plenty of 'middle' moments where everything is good, and there is a possibility for happiness, then bam! The proverbial will hit the fan, and the story is off and running again.

All the characters were so vividly alive on the page, no matter their role in the story, they were so well-formed it felt as if I could reach out and touch them. As for Dimitri, there isn't a pit of hell low enough for him, but the fact that he can draw such emotion, even if it's negative, demonstrates just how dynamically he was brought to life. Killian was another fantastic character. A full-blown anti-hero, he is introduced to the reader in the most horrendous of circumstances, and it's hard to believe he will become an essential element in the story. He is such a man of mystery; I really hope he gets his own story so we can find out just who he is, and watch him go through the wringer like Naz - payback is a b*tch and all that!

My only warning is that there are some vivid descriptions of torture, and while the worst of these are only described through memory, they could be an issue for someone sensitive to such things. Although Eva experiences some truly horrid things on-page, they are not as intensely gut-wrenching as some of her recollections. Still, those very sensitive to torture/punishment type of situations should be warned. All these scenes are handled with sensitivity and tact; there was nothing gratuitous or there merely for its shock value.

If you enjoy romantic suspense, I'd highly recommend you check this one out. Now that all three books will soon be available, the cliff hanger endings of books 1 & 2 are of no consequence because you can just keep moving on, and trust me, you'll want to. The conclusion is a beautiful HEA, I was worried at one stage that it was going to be bittersweet, but this author didn't let me down and presented a magnificently happy and emotional last page.

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And the hits just keep on coming! The dramatic and suspenseful conclusion to the Dangerous Beauty series is finally here and if you think everything will be tied up in a beautiful red bow, you may be surprised. There is a lot more for Naz and Eva to go through. You will find yourself swooning over some unsuspecting characters and laughing when it really shouldn't be funny but suddenly Naz is a great comic relief. You will find yourself in lust with Killian (is that just me? Okay, I'll own it -- this man needs his own story toute suite). I spent much time cringing...not because I didn't like what I was reading, but I was most certainly feeling the pain. JT brings us a stunning conclusion to what I found to be a super suspenseful, and nicely steamy story.

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What a great conclusion to this romantic suspense trilogy. Twist and turns will have you devour this read. I absolutely loved Eva and Naz. A must read!

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What a fabulous ending to an incredible trilogy, Ms Geissinger has really put her heart and soul into these books and it shows. I often find that the third book in a trilogy is a letdown as the story just fizzles out, definitely not here. It is like watching a movie unfold the writing is so good and indeed this trilogy would make an awesome movie.

We have everything in this book, love, hate, revenge, blood, pain, and death. Some deserved and some not. We are shown the strength of love as Naz wants to put aside his own injuries and pain to go find Eva but he has to leave it to his nemesis the mysterious Killian, we still don't really know who this guy is but hopefully he will get his own book. Eva is just something else, not many of us would have the strength not to be dragged under by the evil Dimitri after all the physical and mental abuse she has endured from him. Even so she will never give up on her love for Naz and will die for him if need be. For Dimitri it is so true that "what goes around comes around"as he finds that there is a bigger evil out there and it's come for him.

This is all you really need in a finale except the popcorn! Brilliantly done as always Ms Geissinger!
Five stars and many more.

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I voluntarily read this ARC for an honest review - al thoughts and opinions are mine and unbiased

This is the 3rd and last book of a series and although I felt worked as a standalone, it has made me want to go back and read all 3 books in the right order

I thought this was a stunning book - well written, great characters - the language was descriptive and evocative of the situations

I won't lie, this is violent in places, bone crunchingly, however, it is in place with the story and characters which is strong

Not for the faint hearted, I feel, but I did enjoy the book and it has a very satisfying HEA

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Wow, what a conclusion to the story started in Dangerous Beauty. Honestly, Dangerous Games had everything, and it picks up right where Dangerous Desires left off. With Dimitri about to kidnap Eva and face off with Naz, and what follows was absolutely thrilling. Plus, with moments of action, twists and turns I couldn't set this story down. Especially as it seemed Naz and Eva wouldn't survive long enough to get the happy ending they both so richly deserved.

As for Naz and Eva, I adored them as a couple, although at times my heart truly broke for them. But at the same time, I couldn't help but admire how resilient they both were, particularly Eva, who really is a survivor. And with the elusive Killian on-hand to offer some light relief, and maybe save the day I was hooked; and frankly, I would love to read more about him in the future.

As for Dangerous Games, I would happily recommend it, and the trilogy itself to others.

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I've been waiting for this conclusion and Ms. Geissinger did not disappoint!

It was gritty. It was fierce. It was so much more than I expected. A favorite line from the book sums things up so well:

True love doesn't come with any catches.

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I’m not usually a fan of trilogies because I find each book lacks in length, substance and depth. I’m happy to say that I didn’t find this with the Dangerous trilogy at all. While you absolutely must read them in order, each book holds its own to come together with a dynamite conclusion. This book had a different feel again from its two predecessors, with a lot of the story having Naz and Eva apart. Surprisingly, this didn’t annoy me because the novel was written well with this author’s characteristic humour, action and well-paced story telling.

Without revealing too much, the story picks straight up where Dangerous Desires left off and the book hits the ground running. Eva has Dimitri and his band of merry men waiting at her doorstep, but whereas the Evalina of old would have succumbed to her former oppressor’s commands, her recent taste of freedom and love has created a new beast (maybe to go with her Beastie?) and Dimitri doesn’t find his compliant mistress of the past seven years. Tensions ignite and Naz is left seriously injured with Eva taken to an unknown location, hence the lovers’ long-term separation.

Whilst I’ve enjoyed Eva’s strong, survivalist nature in the previous books, she took it to the next level in Book 3. She endures countless episodes of abuse at the hands of Dimitri who is determined to make her pay for having the audacity to leave him. There’s no sexual abuse for those with triggers, but there is a considerable amount of humiliation. Eva faces it head on with a ‘Go to hell’ attitude that had me fist-pumping in my head, making it clear that the groomed captive that was willing to acquiesce in the past was gone. I loved the large amounts of Dimitri that featured in Book 3 and the author wrote his character well with good splashes of malevolence and violence while revealing elements of his nature for readers to revel in/deplore depending on which side of the coin you’re looking at. His depravity and callousness knew no bounds and as someone that enjoys a bit of darkness in not only my reading material but its featured characters, I really enjoyed what he brought to the story. He was cold, calculating, manipulative and sociopathic which also allowed for Eva’s character to develop further as she encountered his latest machinations.

While Naz was out of commission for a lot of the story and spent a fair chunk of the book frustrated at his injuries, the chapters he did have were fantastic. I loved the interaction between him and Killian and Naz’s humour was on point for the entire story. He was snarky, sarcastic and just plain delicious as he struggled with not only being away from Eva, but not knowing where she was and how she fared. Killian pops in here and there (honestly, I could not get enough Killian – sue me) and was consistently fabulous. He continued to be an alpha mystery man with an ego, intellect and muscles the size of the Titanic. A bit more is revealed about his super-spy ways and I hope this leads somewhere in the future. We’re also introduced to a few other characters surrounding Naz and Eva and they all contributed positively to the plot.

With the revelation at the end of Book 2, Eva has even more on the line to lose, making her desperate to survive, particularly not knowing if Naz was dead or alive. After a massive build up to a climax that you knew was inevitable, I found a few of the loose ends tied up a bit quickly (and a teeny bit anticlimactically) for me, especially since I’ve been invested in this story since the first page of Book 1. It wasn’t a letdown - just a personal preference and observation and I still finished the book with happy pants firmly intact. Without revealing any spoilers, Naz’s role in Eva’s rescue played out differently to how I thought it would and that chapter of the story didn’t end as I had predicted which was a pleasant surprise.

As with all of J.T. Geissenger’s books, the writing was solid with strong characters that stand up individually, great humour and dialogue and plenty going on to keep the reader interested. I really love her style of writing as it’s funny (particularly the littering of sarcasm), well-paced and constructed thoughtfully.

It was a hell of a ride and while I’m sorry it’s come to an end, I’m hoping at least one of the secondary characters get their own book/s. I’m looking at you, Killian. Seriously. Dangerous Games certainly held up to the high expectations the other two books set and while it focussed a bit more on Eva’s story, I personally loved this and thought it added another dimension to the story. I’ll be rereading this series in the future. I love a story with a little bit of heartache and where love conquers all. Sigh. Now, J.T., bring on Killian’s series, pretty, pretty please. I neeeeeeeed it.

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OMG!!! This book keeps you guessing until the very end! So action packed and filled with scenes that show how much grief one can endure for love. Loved, loved, loved this series! Glorious conclusion!!

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4 1/2 Stars for this intense romance!

This is the conclusion of Eva and Naz’s story ... and it doesn’t disappoint! This book describes, in detail, the abuse that Eva suffers at Dimitri’s hand. I know there really are people like him in this world ... I’m just thankful that I don’t know any personally. Eva is my hero ... what a strong woman with an overpowering will to live. And I just loved Naz ... that over-protective alpha! I don’t want to say too much and wreck the story for others ... but just hold on to your hat for this dangerous ride! I would love to see a book featuring Killian ... because I know there’s a great story there. I highly recommend this series ... but it must be read in order!

I received an early copy courtesy of Montlake Romance through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

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