Cold and Deadly by Toni Anderson Pages: 333
Series: Cold Justice-Crossfire #1
Genres: Romantic Suspense
Source: ARC
Also by this author: Cold Hearted (Cold Justice, #6), Cold Secrets, A Cold Dark Place
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Sparks fly when a killer targets an experienced FBI negotiator, and a beautiful, headstrong rookie becomes his live-in bodyguard.
FBI Crisis Negotiator Dominic Sheridan is adept at dealing with high-stake situations under treacherous conditions. But nothing prepared him for the headstrong rookie agent, Ava Kanas, who seems hell-bent on destroying her fledgling career while in pursuit of justice.
When several agents die in quick succession it becomes obvious a killer is targeting the FBI, and Dominic in particular. Together, Dominic and Ava race to find the murderer, all the while fighting a forbidden attraction that will complicate everything, especially when a predator has them in their sights.
Toni Anderson introduces new characters alongside some reader favorites in the thrilling new Cold Justice - Crossfire series.
Cold and Deadly is a spin off of Anderson’s other series, which I loved! She writes great romantic suspense and yall know I love romantic suspense! Also, I am on a bit of an FBI agent kick apparently!
Dominic and Ava are both FBI agents, so the story has a touch of an office romance. They are forced to work together and endure some serious danger! Anderson writes stunning suspense and mystery and Cold and Deadly was no exception. There really isn’t a good place to stop reading because its kind of a non stop action plot. I will admit I wasn’t entirely in love with Dominic and Ava initially. However, as you get further into the story and learn more about them, they grew on me. Anderson develops the characters with strengths and weaknesses which makes them feel more believable. Ava’s backstory is sort of teasingly revealed which keeps you wondering. I think this additional mystery kept the plot quick and snappy. There is always something you are trying to parse out!
Cold and Deadly combines the fast paced mystery of a killer on the loose with a touch of office/taboo romance (they are on the same team, so not suppose to ‘fraternize’) and lots of danger. If you are new to Anderson, this spin off series is a great place to start! If you have been a fan for years like me, you will love the cameos.
- POV: 3rd
- Tears: no
- Trope: FBI, office romance
- Triggers: none
- Series/Standalone: stand alone
- Cliffhanger: View Spoiler »
- HEA: View Spoiler »
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Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts, Say You’re Sorry by Karen Rose, Buried Lies by Kaylea Cross…then you will probably like Cold and Deadly!
Cold and Deadly
Did she tell Dominic the truth and risk him sending her away? The thought of losing her job made her feel physically ill. But she wanted to be braver. She wanted to trust…
Was he awake? She listened attentively for the sound of his breathing but she couldn’t hear a thing. Feeling slightly panicked that he’d left her here alone, she caught the bottom of the makeshift curtain and raised it high enough to see the man lying on his back, features softened in sleep.
She stared, taking in the straight nose, thick brows and stubborn jaw. The bruises from the accident looked like darker shadows in this dusky twilight. His mouth was parted and she found herself wondering what it might be like to kiss him.
He rolled onto the side facing her and suddenly opened his eyes.
Ava froze, then whispered slowly, “I thought you might have left me behind…” She tried to swallow her mortification at being caught staring at him. The words revealed more than she wanted.
He reached out and touched her cheek, which was more or less healed now. “Still here, Kanas. Go back to sleep. It’s four AM.”
Her heart pounded crazily as she held his gaze. She should tell him about Gino. Confide the truth. He’d understand and wouldn’t send her away. His palm was so hot against her skin it burned. She wanted to get closer to that heat. The craving was so overwhelming it terrified her, paralyzed her.
He removed his hand with a slight smile that she could get used to and sleepily closed his eyes. Murmured, “Go to sleep, Ava.”
She lay there staring up at the ceiling, until dawn flooded the room with light. She didn’t sleep another wink.
Love a good romantic suspense and this sounds awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Romantic suspense is a favorite. I’ll have to look into this one. Nice review!
I have the first book in cold justice series. After reading your review and cute excerpt I want this one.
Which book in “Cold” series intro’d Alex + Rooney???