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Marenah Koslov is the granddaughter of the head of the Russian Bratva, but her family doesn’t know her life’s passion, what she really does for a living, or the secrets that she keeps.

Matt Benagert, security for two of the wealthiest men in the world, is on a very specific mission. When he infiltrates the mafia to protect one of their wives, the last thing he expects to find is an innocent-looking long-haired blonde with sky-blue eyes who makes his heart pound with excitement and blood race with an intensity that he’s never felt before.

When Matt discovers her true identity, he has almost convinced himself the issues Marenah’s ties to the mafia pose can be overcome. But when he learns the truth about her employer, will it be too much, or will he be able to surmount the complexities and claim this strong-willed undercover princess for his very own?

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Published March 1, 2021

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Profile Image for Teresa Lara.
3,493 reviews53 followers
November 22, 2019
Love this amazing beautiful addicting love story of Matt and Marenah
Intense intriguing
Ready for more
Profile Image for Jenni.
6,678 reviews80 followers
August 8, 2019
Undercover (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 2) by Via Mari is another exciting and titillating story in this series which is a spin off from the original Prestian series and another spin of being the Torzial Affair. Each of these series are fantastic and now we get to see the wonderful alpha hotties who look after and manage the security of the billionaires get their own stories. All the characters intertwine within each of the series so now we are getting to know so much more about them and get reacquainted with them much more intimately. As always Via leads a mighty dance keeping it all together without compromising on the great story. The action and feelings, the secrets and danger, love and drama is described so vividly that it is palpable and draws you in. I always lose out on sleep when reading Via’s stories as I have to know how it will all end and it is so so easy to get lost in the journey they travel in.

In this book Matt gets his own story and we get to see where he came from and what he has been through. And when a mysterious blond comes into his life he won’t let her go but when he finds out the truth, he may just have to do that.

I suggest you start at the beginning with the Prestian series and work your way through, because as I said they are all intertwined characters and you will see where it all starts.

Make a date and enjoy.

Profile Image for Debbie  Victorino.
451 reviews10 followers
August 2, 2019
Another amazing book from Author Via Mari. How an author can make you fall in love with their characters book after book is beyond me. But that is exactly what she does. This book is about Marenah and Matt. From the moment they meet their passion is off the charts. He is a bodyguard for two wealthy families. She is the granddaughter of the head of the Russian Bravta. But there is a lot more to her than we think. Matt knows there is something strong between them. But when he finds out who she really is, can they make it work? Or will her secrets ruin them? This book is such a great love story. It is also full of passion and heat. Get ready for a book you will re-read, just because you can't get it off your mind and you will love it. Via can make steamy scenes and sexy encounters jump right off the page!!! A definite must read!!
Profile Image for Sarah DeLong.
1,770 reviews1 follower
July 28, 2019
Marenah and Matt's story will take the reader on an intense and heated journey. Theirs is filled with secrets, suspense, sinfully arousing attraction and so much more!
While this can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading book 1, Wayward, first just so you have a taste of what's coming in this book.
If you've read Wayward, you'll be pleased to see Sasha and Jay in key parts throughout the story along with other characters from previous works.
In my opinion, this author's books just get better and better. Her works are an automatic one-click for me.
Profile Image for Bobbi Wagner.
5,063 reviews65 followers
July 28, 2019
I loved this story as it is engaging, creative and certainly brings the heat. This author’s characters pop off the pages as well as made me feel as if I was right there with them. This is one of my favorite authors because of the way she is able to tell a story that makes me come back for more. This is Matt and Marenah’s story. One a security guard and the other a granddaughter of the Russia mafia. Will they overcome the struggles they face or will it all be too much? A must read!
69 reviews6 followers
July 26, 2019
Another fabulous book from Via Mari. Love the journey that the main characters go on.
189 reviews4 followers
July 27, 2019
5 stars. So hooked on via's books. Loving the alpha body guards for sure. So many twists and turns , ups and downs. I could not put this one down. Read in one sitting.
Profile Image for Sara Oxton.
3,817 reviews18 followers
August 17, 2019
Undercover by Via Mari a four-star read you would want to uncover. This is the second story in the Billionaire Bodyguards series, this could be read as stand-alone I would recommend you read them in order as then you get the whole picture. It was great getting to know more about Matt, what made him into the man he is now. Via Mari has a great way with words, but she just managed to suck you in and get you involved in the worlds she writes.
Profile Image for Ruth.
497 reviews10 followers
July 27, 2019
Matt unknowingly meets Marenah, Sasha's twin while he is captured. The spark of love is ignited. Will Marenah's family and work secrets keep them apart? Suspense, secrets and passion in book two of the bodyguard series. Impatiently waiting for more!
41 reviews
September 26, 2020
What a great writer, had a hard time putting the book down. I was able to get lost in the world of the Characters. Sad it ended but can't wait to see what goes with the book!!!
Profile Image for Anna.
214 reviews6 followers
July 30, 2019
In the second book to the Billionaire Bodyguards, you have two unlikely characters that meet in an unlikely situation. Marenah Koslov is at a bar with a friend looking for information on her family(she is a grand daughter to a Russian Mafia family) when she notices two men dragging a third man down the stairs in the back what follows is a page turning you can't stop with reading that she is caught.
Matt Benagent is a friend and bodyguard to the two richest billionaires in Chicago who is undercover to find out information and to save Jenny from the meanest drug cartel. These two unlikely characters meet and even though it looks as if things go wrong....
Via brings our attention to the men in the background from her previous wonderful books The Prestian and The Torzial Affair series, These men will find love but in the most unlikely places while at the same time protect their bosses who are essentially their families and will do anything to protect them. In the first book to the Billionaire Bodyguard are Jay and Sasha, who Sasha is Marenah's identical twin sister. What we have learned in the first is that the twins are working together in protecting each other as best they can but find that Jay and Matt are men that once didn't plan on finding love letting alone wanting it will move towards protecting them with everything they have.
Via is a weaver of sexy intrique of characters that you will fall in love with and want to learn more and more of her characters that she brings to life..
I loved how Matt has findly found the love that he has been searching for in a very long time and that Marenah fought (with her sister) in fighting for the chance to have and be loved for themselves and to protect those that can't the best way they can. Now I can't wait again for the next Bodyguard Billionaire book to come out...
Profile Image for Liz.
1,327 reviews19 followers
August 8, 2019
Via Mari never ceases to amaze me with her novels. One of the unique things, in my opinion, of Mari’s writing is that she tends to rewrite of sorts tales that we have seen, but she adds a sort of pizazz and spin that is incomparable. Each time I finish one of her novels, I am often left missing the characters as if they were missing from my very own life.

Undercover is book two of the Billionaire Bodyguards series and follows along the story of Marenah and Matt. First off, how wonderful of a name is Marenah! The character has a special flair right out the gate with a name like that and she only manages to make you fall in love with her more and more as you delve into the story. I was also a fan of Matt. These two have some obstacles to overcome, and not just the basic ones you see on the surface. With Marenah being the granddaughter of the head of the Russian Bratva she already has complexities you don’t normally face. But there is even more to her that that and as each twist unfolds about her I was sucked in deeper. Matt seems like the perfect Alpha male to me. I really enjoyed how he carried his dialog, not being condescending or cliche.

I will definitely be back for more with the next book to come. I also want to note that Via Mari has several other books in this genre that is worth a scoop while if you love this one!
Profile Image for Laura Furuta.
2,047 reviews28 followers
July 28, 2019
Undercover (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 2)
By: Via Mari
5 out of 5 stars

The story Undercover (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 2) by Via Mari is the next exciting and steamy book in a wonderful series. It pulls you in from the very beginning and doesn’t let you go until the final page. I loved reading about the characters of Marenah and Matt. Marenah is a young woman who is intelligent, independent, and strong. She can hold her own when needed to and cares about others. She finds herself taken and bound. It is then that she meets Matt. Matt is good at security and protecting others. He works for two of the world’s billionaires. He then finds himself in the same room with Marenah. There is an energy and deep attraction between them. She is someone that he believes that he could give his heart to. What does the future hold for Marenah and Matt? Read this book to find out. This story has times when I was turning pages wondering what was going to happen next. There are also steamy scenes included where the attraction is undeniable. I grew to care about Marenah and Matt with every chapter that I read. I wanted them to find happiness. Don’t miss out on a story that will have you on the edge of your seat and also have you swooning. I highly recommend it.
Profile Image for Cindy.
854 reviews13 followers
August 10, 2019
Undercover
Billionaire Bodyguards
Book 2
By Via Mari
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
This is a full length novel. You will find , hot and steamy romance and suspense all rolled into one fantastic book. Not for those under 18 due to language and adult situations.

Marenah is the granddaughter of the Russian Mafia Family.. She is being hunted down by many people of the Chicago Mafia as well as the Russian Mafia. When she goes looking for answers about her grandfather. She finds herself captured in a basement with Matt, and the Chicago Mafia has them. They are fortunate to escape, but that does not mean she is free. Now she has two mafia groups after her. She is in the fight of her life. Will she get things taken care of? Will she and Matt find a way to make things right?

Via Mari has done it again! This story is filled with feelings. Love, suspense, and one rollercoaster of a ride, on this reading train. Marenah is one of her characters and she is strong as well as smart. Matt is also in the mix and he is very protective of those around him. This story will get you involved on page one and keep you reading until the end. Via Mari has kept me glued in her books. I look forward to the next series and see what she has in store. Well done Via Mari!!!
Profile Image for Karyn Taylor.
742 reviews2 followers
August 16, 2019
Undercover is the 2nd book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series by Via Mari. This series is a spin off, and tells the stories of, the bodyguards from both The Prestian Series and The Torzial Affair. I seem to be doing things in the wrong order. As I enjoyed Undercover and the first book in this series, Wayward, I have now started reading the Torzial Affair series.
Via Mari certainly knows how to write an intricate storyline that grabs you from the very first page and doesn’t let you go. I don’t even think you are let go once you finish the book as these amazing characters and their story are permanently stuck in your head.
In this book we are told the story of Matt (bodyguard to Jenny Torzial) and Marenah (the identical twin sister to Sasha who appears in previous books). I loved both of these characters and loved following their journey as they overcame many obstacles thrown in their way.
This is a steamy story with loads of drama and intrigue (well, what do you expect when the mafia are involved). Be prepared for the unexpected when reading this as the author has filled this book with twists and turns. Just when you think you have it all worked out then…BAM you are taken on a different path.
I absolutely adored this book and would definitely recommend it.
Profile Image for Debi.
1,136 reviews6 followers
August 17, 2019
Undercover (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 2) by Via Mari

5 Stars

I don't know what else to say about all of these books and these series and this author that I haven't already said. Each one I pick up I think, sooner or later I have to get tired of reading about these characters that weave in and out of all of these books. Well I just finished Undercover and it still hasn't happened LOL I want more!! This author is seriously insanely talented and anyone that has not tried these books must one click them...I suggest starting way back at the start with The Prestian Series just because reading all of these has been such a ride that I'm not even close to being ready for it to end.

I love this part, this new bodyguards installment.. Getting inside the heads of this whole other part of these books is simply genius and I didnt know how much I wanted it till Via Mari delivered it.

There was so much I loved about this book, Marenah is Sasha's twin sister and she is a beast, not really a beast but tough as nails and the heat factor between her and Matt who I absolutely love was off the charts. Not going in to the story line, it's a fast moving edge of your seat type story that I read in one sitting.

Can not wait for more!!!
Profile Image for Evelyn Dotson.
2,084 reviews16 followers
July 29, 2019
We are back in the second installment of the Bodyguard series. This time, Matt is one of the men who protect Chase, Brian and their wives. Marenah is the twin sister of Sasha and has many people after her to kill her. No one knows her biggest secret and she will do anything to protect that information. Matt and she meet when they are taken by the Chicago mafia. Once they are rescued, they hook back up in Russia. From there, they are constantly on the run from the Chicago and Russian mafia! In between running, they discover a very deep connection they decide to explore. Matt eventually figures out who she is and what connections she holds to two mafia factions. But he needs to gain her full trust to discover her deepest secret. This book is very intense and deals with a huge issue that hits close to home with many. Via Mari does an extraordinary job of keeping us guessing what transpires next and keeping things real! Another five out a five-star book in this series you will want to keep rereading so you do not miss one single aspect of the stories! I received this book as an ARC and am leaving a voluntary review.
Profile Image for Katie.
2,260 reviews15 followers
August 8, 2019
Undercover (Billionaire Bodyguards #2)
By Via Mari
5 stars!

I absolutely LOVED this story! It is yet again another amazing read by the very talented Via Mari! I was hooked from beginning to end and I could not put it down at all! I loved Marenah and Matt! Their story was definitely full of action and a lot of steamy moments! I love how Ms Mari has intertwined characters from her other two series into this new one – although it is not necessary to have read them this book reads perfectly as a standalone.
I thought Marenah was a fantastic character, so strong, independent and she could definitely hold her own when it came to it! I loved reading about her!
I think I fell in love with Matt pretty much straight away! There was just something about him, so genuine and likeable.
The moment that Marenah and Matt met I just knew (and hoped) that there would be something between them, apart from the attraction and chemistry there seemed to be something a little deeper there.
I am really looking forward to reading more from this series and as always this author! I 100% recommend this amazing read to others!
1,961 reviews24 followers
August 8, 2019
Undercover (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 2) by Via Mari. OMG! Let me just say this book will make you swoon! I LOVED this book. I've become a huge fan of Via Mari so if I see that name attached to about anything I'm reading it. This is the 2 installment of the Billionaire Bodyguards series. Its the story of Marenah Koslov and Matt Benagert. Marenah is the grandaughter of the head of the Russian Bratva aka Mafia but she hides a lot of stuff from her family like her life's passion and what she does for a living. She meets Matt Benagert security for 2 of the wealthiest men in the world when she goes into a bar to investigate her family. While there she witnesses something she shouldn't have and now Matt feels he has to protect her. Matt and Marenah get kidnapped by the Chicago Mafia and once they are rescued the meet back up to pursue their feelings towards one another. Matt eventually figures out who she is and what connections she has to the Mafia. He has to find out her deepest secret. When he finds out will it change his feelings towards her? Will they even survive all the attempts on Marenah's life? I loved this book and didn't want it to end!
Profile Image for Michelle Austin.
2,840 reviews44 followers
August 2, 2019
Undercover was a great 5 star read and book two in the Billionaire Bodyguards.

You get pulled in right from the beginning. Marenah find’s herself in quite the predicament, this is also where she meets Prez (Matt) in the basement of a Mafia club. When his team gets them out things get even more interesting moving forward. They reconnect in Russia, where they end up on the run from both the Chicago and Russian mafia. The more time they are together the closer they become.

What will happen if Marenah’s secret comes out? Can she have a future with Matt?

I really liked Marenah, she was such a strong character and I loved her independence. Matt is a hot alpha who protects people. You could feel the attraction between these two coming off of the pages. We get some steamy moments from them along with some edge of your seat moments. Via does a great job of pulling you in with her writing, I can’t wait to read more from this series. You can read as a stand alone but I suggest reading book one as well, it will help you connect better with the characters. 1-click and get started today.
Profile Image for Jana.
881 reviews
August 17, 2019
Undercover is the second book in Via Mari’s Billionaire Bodyguards’ series where another member of the elite security team protecting the wealthiest men in the world gets his story! You can read these stories as standalones but I would recommend taking the series from the beginning as that helps you get deeper into that intriguing universe that the writer has created and where many of her series intersect! I have read EVERY SINGLE ONE of her stories and I welcome you into her universe!
Undercover gives us Matt’s story! He is the security for the wealthy AND Marenah is the granddaughter of the head of Russian Bratva (Mafia). Also, she is the twin sister to Sasha who was the lead of the first book in the series! I am sure you think it will be one boring story, right? You couldn’t be further from the reality! It is a great love story with loads of passion and heat and action! The writer gives us secrets and twists and turns and you will be craving for the next one when you get to the end. It is like an addiction, the good kind!
Profile Image for Heidi Eich Woodring.
209 reviews7 followers
August 13, 2019
Undercover is the second book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series, and romantic suspense that I could NOT put down. Via Mari again gave us another book for us readers to get lost in. Marenah is the granddaughter of the head of the Russian Mafia but keeps apart of herself hidden from her family. Matt, who is a guard for two of the world’s richest man, He must get in with the mob to protect someone, and he does not think he would meet someone like Marenah. She makes him feel things that he never has before. When Matt finally finds out just who she is, can he overcome this and learn to deal with the life she leads?
The author gave us such a steamy read, that the attraction between the two main characters truly set the pages on fire and add in the drama and mafia, this is a perfect read. Suspense, love, and lust really make this book. I give this book five stars and highly recommend this!!!
Profile Image for Candida Furbush.
838 reviews10 followers
August 18, 2019
Undercover (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 2)
by Via Mari

I loved this book. Another great book by this wonderful author. I am never disappointed when I read a Via Mari book, they are always full of action, suspense, and romance. This one is no different. I am glad I am getting to know more characters in each book and I also appreciate when characters from the other books show up. I don't want to give anything away but when you read this story it fills in parts from the first book that you didn't even know were missing. I really enjoyed how two sisters that were raised the same and how differently they deal with issues from their past. I loved the two main characters in this story and found myself hoping that they find love. If you want to know how this turns out then you must read this awesome suspenseful book with some unexpected twists and turns. You will not be disappointed. I highly recommend this book.
Profile Image for Robin Rankin.
1,218 reviews5 followers
August 18, 2019
Undercover by Via Mari is the second book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series. We finally get Matt's story. I fell hard for Matt when he was protecting Jenny in The Torzial Affair series and that love has only grown since then.

Marenah is also a not new character if you read Sasha and Jay's story. She is so much more than I expected her to be, which goes to show that first impressions aren't always right. She has a knack for finding trouble and wanting to fix it.

Matt and Marenah are a hot couple. Their attraction is instantaneous and of the charts. There were a few time I had to put the book down to catch my breath.

I have been fortunate enough to read the two other series that this series is spun from so I know who everyone is and how they are all connected.

I highly recommend this book and series. Can't wait to see who is next.
1,823 reviews38 followers
November 6, 2023
This was my first read by this author, and what a wild ride she takes you on! So much goes on in this story like murder, mystery, lust and even possibly love! Marenah and Matt meet under unusual circumstances and he will do anything to protect her. While she knows he is protecting her, he doesn't know who she really is and when he does, that may completely change his feelings and their dynamic. Their chemistry is sizzling and you just know in your heart that they belong together. But when secrets come to light, can they even contemplate having a relationship? This story is action packed and fast paced, so prepare yourself to be immersed in mystery and intrigue and you will love every minute of it! I'm looking forward to reading more by this author.
Profile Image for Krystal Gregory.
253 reviews4 followers
August 16, 2019
Undercover (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 2) by Via Mari
4 out of 5 stars
This is the second book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series. Mrs. Mari has brought to us the most unlikely characters who have turned out to be some of my most favorite of all time.
Marenah is a granddaughter to a Russian Mafia family. When she begins snooping around to find information on her family and finds something she shouldn’t, she ends up in some serious hot and dangerous water.
Matt Benagent is both friend and bodyguard to two of the richest billionaires in Chicago. He goes undercover when both of them are taken in by the Chicago Mafia...but they escape….but the Russian Mafia is after them too??
Matt and Marenah find themselves in a twisted, knotted up fight for their lives as the two mafias battle to find them. What is Marenah’s connect to each of the mafia’s and what will them finding her mean for them both?
A great book with fierce characters. A well-developed plot and each story line flows from one to the next. I highly recommend this for lovers of adventure, romance and intrigue.
Profile Image for Shannon.
853 reviews5 followers
August 8, 2019
Book 2 is just as good as book one. The action, the hotness, even the secrets being kept. It seemed that everyone was undercover for one reason or another! I kept trying to guess who the good guys were and who the bad guys were.

Matt is a body guard. He is also working undercover trying to uncover some mafia secrets and save innocent people. He is good at what he does. It doesn’t hurt that he is delicious to look at.

Marenah is the twin sister of Sasha from book one, Wayward. (You really don’t have to read book one to read Undercover but it sure doesn’t hurt.) Marenah’s family has many ties to the mafia, which includes secrets of their own. We know that her loyalty lies with her sister. We also know that Marenah is undercover, but who is she trying to help?! So many secrets!

Reading books by Mari makes good sense. These books are easy to read, adventurous, steamy and an easy way to escape reality.
264 reviews4 followers
August 9, 2019
It’s Matt Benagert’s turn to find his lady love in Undercover, book 2 in the Billionaire Bodyguards series by author Via Mari. While Matt is working undercover in the Chicago mafia world he comes into contact with Marenah Koslov and the sparks fly. Marenah is beautiful, blonde, and Russian with an ocean’s worth of secrets. Matt is taken by this beauty right from the beginning but once some of Marenah’s secrets come to light he has to decide if Marenah is worth all of the danger that comes with her.
This was a great addition to this series, I’ve been a fan of Matt’s since the Prestian and Torzial books by this author and have been looking forward to Matt getting his HEA. Marenah was the perfect foil for Matt. She was tough, strong willed and independent while having a heart of gold and an integral need to help the underdog. I can’t wait to see who is up next in this series.
Profile Image for Jes Bruno.
700 reviews12 followers
August 6, 2019
UNDERCOVER by Via Mari is the second book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series and this is Matt and Marenah’s story. I have been waiting for this story since The Torzial Affair series; where I first was introduced to Matt and couldn’t wait for him to find his other half. I have to say the chemistry between Matt and Marenah was off the charts. Who would have guessed that a Billionaire Bodyguard and the granddaughter of the Bratva could fall in love?

Via Mari, all I have to say is that every one of your books just keeps getting better and better. Your writing has a way of pulling me in and loving every word. I can’t wait to see what is in store for the next book in the highly recommended series of books.
Profile Image for Madilynn Dale.
Author 25 books344 followers
August 8, 2019
Undercover (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 2) by Via Mari

4-Stars

Undercover (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 2) by Via Mari immediately pulls readers in from page one with all the action. This author does an excellent job mixing action with steamy romance. Being the second book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series one would expect that it could not be read as a standalone but it can. This novel follows Matt and Marenah as the escape from the clutches of the Chicago mafia. I really enjoyed the main characters and their development. They were easy to follow as the story progressed. I found the book easy to read as well as invigorating. I would recommend this series to an older group due to sexual content, violence, and language. It was an excellent read!
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