Review ~ Wicked Intentions (Wicked Games #3) by J.T. Geissinger

eARC received via InkSlinger PR in exchange for an honest review

Release Date: July 11th 2017

Publisher: Jack's House Publishing LLC

Description:
Ex special-ops officer and security expert Ryan McLean is getting a much-needed vacation. In the Caribbean for his best friend's wedding, his plans include nothing more strenuous than working on his tan. But when he meets a beautiful woman in the hotel bar, their connection is immediate and intense, and they spend a passionate night together with pleasure as their only goal.

Until Ryan wakes the following morning to discover the beautiful woman has vanished, along with millions worth of jewels from the safe of the Saudi prince staying in the suite next door. Realizing he was duped, Ryan becomes determined to find the mystery woman and bring her to justice. If only he could forget how explosive their chemistry was, how her kisses drove him wild like no other woman before.

A notorious thief known to authorities only as the Dragonfly, Mariana Lora only has one more score to settle until she can retire, but the sexy-as-hell Marine she spent one explosive tropical night with is hot on her heels at every turn. She has to outwit him to stay out of jail, but fighting their magnetic attraction soon becomes a game neither one of them can resist.

When Mariana’s last job goes dangerously wrong and she needs Connor’s help to survive, he has to decide if their game of cat and mouse is only a game, or if he can trust this beautiful thief with something no woman has ever stolen: his heart.

My Opinion

I only discovered this author a few months ago when I picked up one of her books for free on Amazon. If you saw my review for that book then you'll know that I loved it and couldn't believe I hadn't heard of JT before. Therefore, when I saw the tour request for this book I couldn't not sign up.

This book had everything I love in it and more. I loved both of the characters and how they constantly tried to outmanoeuvre each other. I especially loved Mariana. She was strong and independent. As a thief I wasn't sure I'd like her, but she won me over with her cunning and her story. I liked the twist that she was the criminal, and I liked the fact that she constantly pulled the rug out from beneath Ryan who was meant to be one of the best in the security world. Their personalities clashed to create humour and blended to create chemistry. I thought the author did a great job of balancing them both to create a fast-paced and enjoyable read. 

As for the plot, it held my attention well and I found the book hard to put down. The end section lost me for a few chapters where the pace seemed to slow, but it won me back over in the end and I didn't want the epilogue to end. 

Overall, I will definitely be looking at the books I haven't read by this author and looking out for new releases. I would highly recommend this book.

5

Review ~ Wicked Beautiful (Wicked Games #1) by J.T. Geissinger

ebook downloaded for free via Amazon.

Release Date: July 12th 2016

Publisher: Jack's House Publishing

Description:
A ruthless businesswoman and the playboy who dumped her long ago find themselves embroiled in a high stakes game of love, lies and revenge.

Life coach and best-selling author Victoria Price has it all: a successful career, fabulous friends, a fantastic penthouse in Manhattan. What she doesn’t have—and doesn’t want—is a husband. Fifteen years ago her high school flame broke her heart so badly she swore she’d never love again. Now she makes millions teaching other women how to be just like her: a ruthless bitch.

Drop-dead sexy restauranteur and infamous playboy Parker Maxwell has only three rules for the women he dates: no questions about his past, no expectations for the future, and no spending the night. When he meets Victoria, however, he’s willing to break his own rules if it means sating the explosive desire she arouses in him. What he doesn’t know is that the alluring Victoria Price used to be the mousy Isabel Diaz, the girl he deflowered and dumped long ago.

Presented with a perfect opportunity for revenge, Victoria decides the game is on. But when her connection with Parker proves more than just skin deep, she has to make a choice: continue with her plan for payback, or risk her career, her reputation, and her heart by taking a second chance on love?

My Opinion

Why has it taken me so long to hear about this author?

I found Wicked Beautiful through an Amazon freebie. The blurb intrigued me and I had to start it as soon as I finished my last few ARCs. I knew I'd like it, but I didn't expect to love it as much as I did.

Wicked Beautiful held my attention brilliantly. I loved the secrecy from both characters and the love-hate relationship. I thought the chemistry was well-crafted and the author did a good job with keeping the characters likeable in the end after taking me on such a roller coaster.

My only small complaint is it ended. I didn't feel the epilogue was long enough and I wanted the loose ends tied up a little more, but it does give a satisfying conclusion. I just didn't want it to end.


Overall, I really enjoyed this book and need to buy book 2. I can't wait for Connor's story.

5