Cold Snap (Cold Justice(r) - Most Wanted: Large Print, #3)

by Toni Anderson

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Cold Snap by Toni Anderson is the third standalone novel in her Cold Justice: Most Wanted series. In this installment, Anderson delivered a tale where the suspense will have you breathless and the romance will warm your heart. 

This installment gives us Grady Steel and Brynn Webster’s story. Both grew up in Deception Cove and they left the first chance they got. Both are doing well in their respective careers. Grady as an FBI agent, and Brynn as a graphic designer. They had no plans to return home, but fate had other ideas. Brynn returned home to operate her parents’ café, as her mom had fallen ill. Grady returned for an undercover assignment. An assignment involving former FBI agent Eli Kane, who has been on the FBI’s most wanted list for over two decades. 

Cold Snap embodied all the things one looks for in a solid romantic suspense. A mystery to keep one turning the pages, suspense which keeps one on the edge of their seats and a steamy and heartfelt romance. From the first page, I knew I was in for a treat and the story did not disappoint. Tension, drama, danger and intrigue permeated the pages of Cold Snap.

Grady tries to maintain cover while dealing with hostility from the citizens of Deception Cove. Most of whom refuse to see beyond his troubled past. The hostility was so bad they blamed him for a murder which occurred the moment he returned home. However, the hostility is not the only conflict he faces. He also struggled with his attraction to Brynn. He knew he needed to remain focused on the investigation and not allow his feelings to become a hindrance, but this would prove a challenge.

I enjoyed the romance and loved how Grady and Brynn’s relationship developed. Having been hurt in the past, Brynn was wary of getting involved with Grady. Despite not knowing the real reason for his return to Deception Cove, she knew his stay was temporary, and she feared risking her heart. Grady was unsure of his ability to love. Seeing them overcome their fear and embracing their feelings was a heartening experience.

Learning the reason for Kane landing on the FBIs most wanted list made for a compelling read. The man is dangerous and there is no justification for his actions. Cold-blooded to the core, he had no qualms with killing anyone he perceives a threat. Throughout the story, I attempted to figure out his identity as there were many suspects, but it was not an easy task. The revelation of his identity along with other reveals left me speechless.

Now I was quite happy to see a particular person receive his comeuppance. He abused his power and wasn’t particularly good at his job.

Cold Snap is a thrilling addition to the series and I highly recommend it and the previous books (Cold Deceit and Cold Silence) to fans of romantic suspense.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading