4.5 Stars!!!

Lisa Renee Jones certainly knows how to make a reader hang on her every word. I had a rocky start with this book. At the beginning of chapter 6, I was mentally rating this book a 3 and feeling kinda disappointed. I don’t consider a 3 bad, just average, and Lisa Renee Jones is NOT an average writer.

Shane’s internal monologues were what was really killing my enjoyment and brought me out of the story because they felt flowery and false. After awhile I wasn’t noticing them anymore, so I don’t know if they stopped or if I just got so into the story that they didn’t bother me. Whatever it was, the rest of the book passed by in a blur. So much changes in this book, but the strength of Emily & Shane’s relationship remains a constant. I am completely loving the addition of Cody and the changes in Derek. I want books for each of them now. The twists in this book are extreme and kept me on my toes the whole time. I was seriously in love with this book by the end. And that cliffhanger?! WOW!!!

This is definitely not a standalone and you have to read each of the preceding books to “get” this story but if you like drama mixed with twists, turns, and deception then you need to try this series out.

4.5 Stars

Bad Deeds is a great continuation to the Dirty Money Series, and once again I was hooked from the very first chapter. I have found this review a little hard to write as I don't want to give to much away so I'll keep it short.

Shane and Emily are back and Shane is showing more of his darker side in this one.
He's still determined to protect Emily but at what cost and how do you fight for your family when fighting against your family?

This is a fast paced story and it has lots going on, some expected and some very unexpected then just when you think you're back on an even keel Lisa Renee Jones goes and leaves you completely hanging with an ending to leave you in a total spin.

I need book 4 Now!!!

I would highly recommend this series to anyone that loves some suspense with their romance you definitely won't be disappointed but these books must be read in order:
Hard Rule #1
Damage Control #2
Bad Deeds #3

Errr! I'm so... frustrated right now! I have loved this series and now after reading Bad Deeds, I am beside myself. I LOVE a good story line. Especially one like this that has many different layers to it with well developed characters. What I don't like, is when an author takes such a great story and drags it out so much so that I start to lose interest. (Sadly, it's how I felt about the Bared To You Series). You see, this is where I am struggling with this review. I appreciate this author, but I must be honest. Remember though, this is MY opinion. That being said, I enjoyed Bad Deeds. I did, but I felt that it was more fluff than story this time (I found myself skimming to dialogue). The writing is flawless, and I do love Shane Brandon, but that ending... it left me unsettled. I needed closure. I looked forward to having everything wrapped up with a pretty little epilogue. I am ready to say goodbye to the Brandon's, but yet a new thread has been woven where I fear it is going to lead us in an entirely new direction. There are still so many questions unanswered when it comes to Emily that have not even been touched upon. Gah! I'm so nervous. I'm hesitant to keep reading this series, which truly saddens me, as I loved the first two books. How will it end?! Despite my trepidation, my faith is in Lisa Renee Jones. I think she may just make me eat my words and amend this review. Truthfully, I hope so!

♥ Review by Lys

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. Wow! This series just keeps on getting better and better. We now have learned why Emily has been running by the end of of book two and that Shane will do what it takes to protect her. We begin to learn more of what the cartel's involvement consists of and what Shane is willing to do to remove them from the family business. Shane is battling not only a war to save the company, he is battling with family members and himself as well. He wants to do the right thing and being a layer he is always for doing it right, yet he sees he must confront his darker side in order to deal with everything. Emily sees that he is struggling with this. The two have become much closer and are learning to support one another. Shane is also having to deal with his unresolved feelings with not only his father but it seems his mother as well. When he discovers what his mother has been up to he has a hard time coping with it. In this book we also get a view of how Derek feels about all of this and what has motivated him so far. Even though Brandon Senior is now becoming sicker he still plays a large part in what happens with the family and business. After a family dinner in which he reveals he is leaving for two weeks for treatment and leaving Shane in charge things seems to come to a head. Both Shane and Derek still seems to be at war but they also appear united in their heartache of possibly losing their father. The two finally have a long awaited showdown and come to an understanding that in order to remove the Martina cartel from taking over the family business they must work together. Things seems to be working far a little while which even includes Adrian Martina the head of the cartel and Shane coming to an understanding that works for all involved. Of course this being a wonderful and complex story by Ms Jones she leaves us with a whopper of a cliffhanger in this third book. I had my suspicions of something big possibly happening since this is a four part story and this is book three, BUT WOW!, didn't see that coming! I just wish the wait wasn't as long as it is going to be. I know the last book will be epic!

Bad Deeds is an intense and emotional book in the Dirty Money series. Hard Rules and Damage Control only skimmed the surface of the emotion and suspense levels packed into Bad Deeds. The book is engaging, action packed, and full of twists and turns. I couldn't put the book down.

Shane's character is strong, ruthless when necessary, and still he manages to exude tenderness and affection. The love he and Emily share is passionate, powerful, written with realism. The strength behind Emily is admirable; she truly is a strong character. Emily and Shane compliment each other. Emily illuminates the darkness Shane continues to maneuver through.

Both Shane and Emily are harboring secrets that threaten to tear apart the Brandon family business and may prove to include casualties. When you get into bed with a high end drug cartel it is nearly impossible, as Shane and his brother Derek are finding out, to extricate yourself. With two strong alpha males involved, things may end up sideways.

The threads that Lisa Renee Jones wove within the pages are complex. There are multiple storylines that intersect, some softly and other like a freight train. Suspense, intrigue, and romance are blended into the action-packed third novel in Lisa Renee Jones' exciting Dirty Money series. The cliffhanger ending has me chomping at the bit for book 4.

I am excited to get my hands on the final installment of the series, End Game.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of Bad Deeds via NetGalley.

Bad Deeds is the third installment in the Dirty Money series by Lisa Renee Jones, a big favorite of mine. Though cliffhangers, as most of you all know, are a rather dirty word as far as I’m concerned. I really do hate them for the most part, especially when I have to wait for what it seems like forever to find out what happens next. Bad deeds does, unfortunately, end in a whopper of a cliffie. Book four, End Game, will be out in January. (Can I scream now?)

If you haven’t read Hard Rules or Damage Control, the first two books of the series, you should just stop and go back and read those first. If you simply can’t, (say a mafia boss is holding a gun to your head) then Ms. Jones does a great job of giving you a catch-up at the beginning of the book along with a cast of players with their bios and what part they play. That said, this book picks up right where Damage Control left off. Shane is still working to get the family business from dealing with Adrian Martina and the Cartel. Emily...still has her secrets.

There’s so much going on in this book, and in typical LRJ style, she drops enough bombs it leaves you wanting more! I’m certainly not going to divulge anything here, it’s best to read for yourself. Now, I wait impatiently for End Game.

'Bad Deeds' by Lisa Renee Jones is book Three in the "Dirty Money" series. This continues the story of Shane and Emily –you do not need to read the previous books in the series but I would recommend it. The story picks up exactly where book 2 ended and you jump right back into the family situation. There is many intense and serious moments in this book, especially involving the cartel and the family. Yet the family comes together stronger than ever and Shane and Emily are tighter than ever.
Also in this book, we see some sparks flying between Jessica (Shane's assistant) and Cody (Emily bodyguard) while also getting more 411 on Derek and Teresa's relationship. That’s not to say we do not get Shane and Emily—because we so do. Its steamy and intense and sexy!! Just when things were looking fab, we are left with an epic cliffhanger….TELL ME THIS ISNT IT!!??!! I need End Game like Right now!!!

My Rating: 4.8 stars *****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***

Outstanding job. Great book. Left me wanting more. That cliffhanger though. Seriously mean. I guess I must hold on for dear life until the next one comes out.

Bad Deeds by Lisa Renee Jones is book three in her Dirty Money series and it continues the story of Shane Brandon and Emily Stevens.

Starting where Damage Control (book two) left off, Shane Brandon is still trying to save his family's company and remove it from being under the control of the Martina cartel. 

Like a game a chess the players continue to try to stay moves ahead of each other and Shane doesn't know who he can trust, especially when Adrian Martina increases the pressure of wanting a partnership with Brandon Enterprises. At the same time, Shane continues to try to get rid Brandon Pharmaceuticals.

Filled with action and suspense, as well as unexpected twists and turns especially in the end with a really nerve-wrecking cliffhanger that'll leave you wanting book four as soon as possible.  

I enjoyed Lisa Renee Jones writing and how she keeps the story moving and the reader invested in her story. It's all about the characters. Story-arc wise, in my opinion while I read, there weren't very big power-plays or game-changers until the last half. What developed and changed more for me this installment while reading were the people. Shane and Emily were the constants, and I loved their relationship and how strong it has grown.  But what I really liked was that we got to know more about the other characters within the series such as Seth, Jessica, Cody, and even more of Shane's family like Derek and Maggie. Ms. Jones has definitely added more on the line in the novel, by increasing the emotion and making us as readers feel more for the characters we saw previously only as villains, like Derek. It was interesting to see more to his character in this novel and his relationship with Teresa. I can't wait to see what Ms. Jones has planned for the next novel.

Overall, Bad Deeds by Lisa Renee Jones is a great continuation to an exciting romantic suspense series. I look forward to reading the next book and more from Ms. Jones.

(I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book I received for free from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my open and honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.)

If you haven't read this series from the start, please stop and go do that. Bad Deeds is not a standalone. It picks right up where Damage Control ended.

In Bad Deeds, we see Shane and Emily united as a force stronger than ever before. Their love is fierce and their loyalty is off the charts. Too bad for them that it seems like it is them against the world right now. They continue to have to worry about Shane's family and the game his father keeps playing on them. For almost the entire book, I felt like Shane and Emily weren't going to make it. That there were too many odds and too many people to battle.

We start to see a shift in a few people but the entire time you are left questioning everyone and their motives. I felt like I was riding along with Shane and Emily and was on their side, fighting against everyone else. Just when you think you have someone figured out, a new twist comes and you start to second guess what you thought you knew.

I liked how strong and intelligent Shane is. He is a worthy opponent in his father's horrific chess game. He starts to bring Emily more into the loop and allow her to show her strength as well. Again, I just loved how united they were.

For some reason, I was living under a rock and thought that this was going to be the conclusion of the series and it most certainly isn't. I'm actually glad that I was surprised by that because it left me pissed off and happy at the same time. Drawing emotions from me that meant I have connected to these people and care what happens.

Overall, I enjoyed this book and have enjoyed this series. I still have so many questions that are left unanswered so I can't wait to get my hands on End Game and finally figure a few things out.

This series is addictive and you can't wait for what's next! This picks up where Damage Control left us hanging . There is drama, chaos, suspense, intrigue. Shane is trying to piece together what's in front of him. The chess board is getting crowded and he can't see the end game. Emily and Shane's passion see no bounds and what she brings to him will keep him grounded through everything going around them. The cliffhanger at the end is the killer in this one and you can't wait for the next book to come out!!! It is a brilliant piece of writing that only Lisa Renee Jones can bring us!

*thank you to the author and publisher or providing an arc**

4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Bad Deeds is the third installment in the Dirty Money series, which gets better with each book. You are once again thrown back into the world of Shane and Emily's while they navigate a life together. There is never a dull moment and Lisa Renee Jones does an amazing job of keeping your interest and slowly building each moment. And just when you think you have figured out what will happen next she puts a small twist in that will have you wanting more. Not only will you get more of Emily and Shane, but Derek's relationship with Teresa will have you rooting for them. If you haven't read this series yet, it is a must read!

Emily and Shane have already dealt with so much, her past and his present seem to always get in the way. But things are finally starting to look like they are going their way and maybe just maybe they will begin to live their life together.

Shane' father is about to go to Germany to try a new treatment to help with his cancer which will put Shane in as acting CEO. Derek is not happy with this turn of events but knows he can't do anything. Unfortunately though Derek has placed the cartel in the mix and Shane will have to do what he can to get out of business with them.

While Shane comes up with an idea to get out of business with the Martinas, Emily is working on her idea of a fashion line and struggling to help Shane deal with everything going on. She knows that she will need to be strong to help Shane and his family and that to do that he needs to tell her everything, no matter if it's good or bad. But her bright spot is the fashion line she is working on and once Jessica finds out about it, she can't wait to give her input.

Shane and Derek work together and find a way to get out of business with Adrian Martina that still allows him to be profitable and allows them the freedom to walk away from the cartel and keep their father's legacy alive. They feel like maybe everything is finally working out.

When Emily decides to take Jessica out to celebrate the Jessica line for the fashion venture, something goes horrible wrong. Emily wakes up and finds herself with Derek and it is not good. Ramon has found them and is about to make Shane pay for everything.

Bad Deeds is the third installment in A Dirty Money series. Hands down this series is packed with deceit, action, mystery of who can you or can’t you trust, and oh yes in Lisa fashion, bring on the sexy scenes! I would highly suggest reading the series in order, so if you haven’t read Hard Rules and Damage Control, you need to because Bad Deeds starts from where Damage Control leave’s off.

I love the development with the characters Emily and Shane, as their relationship grows so does their trust. I love that no matter how big of an “asshole” the Brandon men can be, Emily does not back down and stands up to them with the right kind of sass, which gets her some kind of respect from them all. With the family business still endangered by Adrian Martina (son of a drug cartel king) and Brandon Senior’s health on the line, will Shane be able to keep his family safe? Or is he taking on too much? Will his blood screw him over and get him killed?

This story ends in a cliffhanger… OH the cliffhanger! Let’s talk about the cliffhanger… jaw dropping cliffhanger. I don’t like cliffhangers but this one is downright devious and the best one I’ve read so far this year! I know what book is on my wish list for the New Year!

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

3.75-4 stars. This was another good installment to this sexy, suspenseful series! This is the continuation of Shane and Emily's story. Shane is still trying to save his family business while dealing with some very bad guys. His father and brother are still wild cards and he doesn't know who to trust. Emily is trying to support him and help him in his investigations, while wanting to keep herself and Shane safe. As the danger ramps up, the suspense will keep you guessing. Through it all, the couple grow stronger in their love and are able to withstand the threats that are bearing down on them.

This book started out a little slow. I felt like there was a lot of suspense and drama going on, but not as much romance or relationship development. It started to feel like the story was drug out for drama's sake. But once the story started to pick up, the mystery started to resolve itself nicely. I liked the second half of the book better than the first. I felt like the book could have been edited down some to make the pacing flow better. Also, there is a doozie of a cliffhanger. But overall, I did enjoy it. I loved Shane and Emily together. They are really a great couple and are getting stronger together in every book. Their love is obvious and I can't wait for the final book in the series so they can get their HEA. Overall, I really like the way the story seems to be heading in it's conclusion and I can't wait to see how it all ends!

First and foremost, the ending completely gutted me (major cliffhanger alert). I had to get that out of the way while it was still fresh on my mind.

Lisa Renee Jones keeps me intrigued from beginning to end with stories of sexy mystery and suspense. Bad Deeds shows us more of that in book 3 of the Dirty Money Series.

I don't want to give away too much aside from its major, emotional cliffhanger, but we see a lot of family changes happening, good and bad. And the love and chemistry between Emily and Shane continues to heighten and blossom. Their connection is so strong it ignites something in readers.

Emily is one of the smartest, boldest, most instinctual heroines I've ever read. Her candid nature of dealing with the Brandon men continues to endear her to Shane. After everything she's been through that sent her into hiding and using a new identity, you can understand why she would have to be so strong, guarded.

And Shane? Well, who wouldn't want to be next to him? His alpha style love and protection for Emily knows no bounds. But I love that he appreciates and nurtures her ambition. He is so supportive and encouraging in the business world. And the way he devours her body? *insert heart eyes*

And because of that damn cliffhanger (good job Lisa!), I need book 4 like yesterday!! The dirty money is trying to clean up...

Shane continues to try to hold off the evil forces that are trying to destroy the family business as he has invested way too much of himself into it to just let it happen without a fight. The only problem is the line between friends and enemies continue to blur.

Emily is not sure she likes what the fight is doing to the man she loves and the changes in his personality and demeanor continue to concern her and she wonders if there will be anything left of the man she loves once everything is said and done.

Just when some of the mystery becomes clearer other questions arise and you begin to wonder when the suspense, intrigue and twists will end. Oh, and let me say the cliffhanger was epic! I can’t wait to see how she will top this one in the next book in the series. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.

5 BAD DEEDS STARS!!! Oh my goodness, this series captivating and addictive, I never want it to end. This story keeps you glued to your seat with all the suspense, betrayal and secrets. I love Shane and Emily, their unfolds perfectly. Lisa Renee Jones is one of my favorite authors and always turns out 5 stars reads for me. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book from publisher via NetGalley.

This is a great book; this book is the third book in the Dirty Money series written by Lisa Renee Jones. To save his family empire from the grip of the drug cartel, Shane is pushed to the edge of darkness, forced to make choices he might never make. His father is dying. His brother is desperate to rule the empire and this means war and all gloves are off. His brother only thought he knew what dirty meant. Shane is about to give it new meaning. There is another war brewing though, and that one, is inside him, his battle between right and wrong, light and dark, and in the heat of the night, it is Emily he turns to for escape. Driving her to new limits, pushing her to accept a part of him that even he cannot. This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night and you will not want to put this book down until you finish. This was such a great read and full of surprises. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

I am not sure who to root for in this dark and dangerous story. Emily is beauty and fierceness personified. Shane has the sexy down pat. But then there is Derek: all about the mysterious. Romantic syspense, emotional blackmail, and more twists than can be solved. This is book 3 in the Dirty Money series, and if you have not read from the beginning, I would recommend you do so. This complex story deserves your whole attention so be prepared to invest your time wisely.