I really enjoyed this. Pia is awesome. She values honesty and guts and the friendship that grew between her and Tania was the best. It was interesting to see a former soccer player turn semi vigilante. Her billionaire adopted father has let her take over his security business for reasons which weren't really discussed. She has to overcome her inexperience and the hurdles that come with being given something you haven't exactly earned.

As a former gold medal soccer player, Pia is determined, dedicated and methodical in her approach to her self appointed mission and her investigation into corruption. She's against injustice and is willing to fight to make things right. With her years of martial arts training and her unique perspective on how competitive soccer is similar to military dedication, this was an extremely entertaining read. She reminds me a little of Gaia from [book:Fearless|282210] by [author:Francine Pascal|2423] in that she doesn't really seem to have all that much fear. The supporting cast was amusing and I liked that Pia doesn't take their insults to heart but as encouragement to prove them wrong.

I was a bit surprised - I only read the Sabel Security 1-3 summary and not the individual summary of The Geneva Decision - so I kept waiting for Jacob Stearne to show up and he doesn't. Apparently he appears in the next one. Pia was a lot more level headed and nicer than I was expecting - I kind of thought she'd be more psychotic with her killer lover soldier wrapped around her finger. Maybe that'll be in the next one, but I can't quite see it now that I've read the first one.

Either way this was very enjoyable. The mystery was good. Lots of action. And the characters were riveting. Can't wait to get started on the next one. ( )

A new action series featuring Pia Sabel, former Olympic soccer player taking over dad's security firm. Pia is smart, naive and a quick learner as she goes to the 'field' in a fast-paced romp between Africa and Europe to uncover a web of intrigue (no spoilers here!) This one will certainly keep your attention and entertain. I had a little trouble keeping track of who was who as there are a number of players/characters & a bit over the top sometimes with Pia's new career change. This is a great first book and I look forward to Pia's further adventures. ( )

The blurb on the book sounded great, and every now and then I enjoy a fast paced thriller with a strong female lead and thought this would be perfect. Unfortunately, this book was just not for me. While it was well written with an intriguing murder mystery with promises to be on an international scale, I just can not stand the main character. Usually i love strong women trying to prove themselves but Pia just grates on my nerves too much, and therefore I just can't see myself finishing the book and giving it a good review, so I'm afraid on this one, I am bowing out. ( )

Book Info: Genre: Suspense/Thriller
Reading Level: Adult
Recommended for: fans of thrillers
Trigger Warnings: murder, violence, fighting, domestic violence

My Thoughts: I read an excerpt of this story last spring and really enjoyed it, so was excited to find it on NetGalley and finally be able to read the full story. I have had it happen before where an excerpt blew me away only to discover once I moved past that point that the story was not good, but that was not the case here. This first book in the Pia Sabel series was very fast-paced, but did not skip on character development. While the characters were a bit cliché at times, they weren't annoyingly so, and I think that this author has a great deal of potential. There are three shorts out there that I would like to go ahead and read when I have a chance, and those who enjoy fast-paced thrillers should probably enjoy this book a great deal. While not for everyone, I'm sure, I enjoyed this story a great deal.

Series Information: The Pia Sabel series
Book 1: The Geneva Decision
The Trench Coat series of shorts:
Episode 1: The Meeting
Episode 2: Jacob's Story
Episode 3: Bring It

Disclosure: I received an e-galley through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Synopsis: Pia Sabel plays to win.

Until a few weeks ago, she was an international soccer star. But now she’s taken the helm of her billionaire father’s private security company, and she’s playing against a whole new set of opponents—the kind who shoot to kill.

On her first day on the job, Pia’s client is assassinated in front of her. There’s no time for training, so Pia must trust her instincts and athletic skills to unravel the complicated maze of money laundering and piracy that will take her from Swiss mansions to the jungles of Cameroon.

Her battle-hardened employees suspect she’s just a spoiled rich girl with a mean corner kick. But Pia’s got some unexpected moves of her own. Will they be enough to bring her team through its mission? ( )

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