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Cold Justice: Most Wanted #4
Cold Fury
Seven years ago, Hope Harper was a star defense attorney with a great life and a beautiful family—until she got the wrong defendant released, and he turned around and viciously slaughtered her husband and child. Since then, the only thing Hope cares about is locking bad guys behind bars where they can’t hurt anyone else. When the killer escapes from a maximum security prison during a winter storm, Hope refuses to run and hide.
The FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team is called in to protect the handful of public figures the notorious serial killer threatened. Operator Aaron Nash draws the short straw—he’ll be heading up Assistant District Attorney Hope Harper’s close protection detail.
Much to Aaron’s frustration, the cool blonde refuses to go into protective custody. As the hours and days wear on, Aaron and Hope manage a fragile truce. He begins to understand and admire the tenacious prosecutor, and the two of them begin to work together.
As the escaped serial killer’s rampage spins on, Hope knows it’s just a matter of time until he comes for her. Except something’s changed. For the first time since losing her family, she has something to live for. But is history doomed to repeat itself?
All the books can be read as standalone novels. Hot romantic stories with thrilling plots and guaranteed happily ever afters. For fans of Laura Griffin, Karen Rose, Sandra Brown, and Nora Roberts.
The FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team is called in to protect the handful of public figures the notorious serial killer threatened. Operator Aaron Nash draws the short straw—he’ll be heading up Assistant District Attorney Hope Harper’s close protection detail.
Much to Aaron’s frustration, the cool blonde refuses to go into protective custody. As the hours and days wear on, Aaron and Hope manage a fragile truce. He begins to understand and admire the tenacious prosecutor, and the two of them begin to work together.
As the escaped serial killer’s rampage spins on, Hope knows it’s just a matter of time until he comes for her. Except something’s changed. For the first time since losing her family, she has something to live for. But is history doomed to repeat itself?
All the books can be read as standalone novels. Hot romantic stories with thrilling plots and guaranteed happily ever afters. For fans of Laura Griffin, Karen Rose, Sandra Brown, and Nora Roberts.
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Toni Anderson® writes gritty, sexy, FBI Romantic Thrillers, and is a New York Times and a USA Today bestselling author. Her books have won the Daphne du Maurier Award for excellence in Mystery/Suspense, the Readers' Choice, Aspen Gold, Book Buyers' Best, Golden Quill, and National Excellence in Romance Fiction awards. She’s been a finalist in The Vivian Contest and the RITA Award from the Romance Writers of America, and also in the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s Jackie Collins Award for Romantic Thrillers.
Her books have been downloaded more than three million times.
Best known for her Cold Justice® books perhaps it’s not surprising to discover Toni lives in one of the most extreme climates on earth--Manitoba, Canada. Formerly a Marine Biologist, she still misses the ocean.
In January 2016, she visited FBI Headquarters in Washington DC, including a tour of the Strategic Information and Operations Center.
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Toni Anderson® writes gritty, sexy, FBI Romantic Thrillers, and is a New York Times and a USA Today bestselling author. Her books have won the Daphne du Maurier Award for excellence in Mystery/Suspense, the Readers' Choice, Aspen Gold, Book Buyers' Best, Golden Quill, and National Excellence in Romance Fiction awards. She’s been a finalist in The Vivian Contest and the RITA Award from the Romance Writers of America, and also in the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s Jackie Collins Award for Romantic Thrillers.
Her books have been downloaded more than three million times.
Best known for her Cold Justice® books perhaps it’s not surprising to discover Toni lives in one of the most extreme climates on earth--Manitoba, Canada. Formerly a Marine Biologist, she still misses the ocean.
In January 2016, she visited FBI Headquarters in Washington DC, including a tour of the Strategic Information and Operations Center.
For more information about Toni:
Website: https://www.toniandersonauthor.com
Store: https://toniandersonshop.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonianderson...
TikTok: tiktok.com/@toni_anderson_author
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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Start reading Toni's award-winning, bestselling Cold Justice® series with A COLD DARK PLACE.
If you want to know when Toni's next book will be out, visit her website https://www.toniandersonauthor.com or sign up for her newsletter https://www.toniandersonauthor.com/ne...
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June 7, 2024
Toni Anderson is one of my go-to authors for Romantic-Suspense. She had never disappointed me and gives me a wonderful romance and stomach clenching suspense. Every. Single. Time. "Cold Fury" is an RS with fully developed main characters you can root for and supporting characters from past books you can catch up with like old friends. Hope, our heroine, had foot thick walls around herself. No one is allowed in. Her complex personality is a mix of grief, strength and determination. Her grief for her murdered husband and daughter is ever present for her. Aaron, our hero, has walls too. He is driven to be the best of the best by a ex-fiancée who chose macho over geek and didn't know that she could have had both in a hot, kind and thoughtful guy. Watching them tear down the walls was both sexy and very hot.
Hope Harper was a rising defense attorney at the top firm in Boston when her whole life crashed and burned. From the ashes a new Hope emerged with a mission to put away as many baddies as she could. She is tough, determined and single minded in her pursuit of justice. When the killer of her family, billionaire Julius Leech, escapes due to a freak accident she is not about to hide from the threat, she would more than love a confrontation with him.
When Aaron Nash and the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team are call in to provide close protection for Assistant District Attorney Hope Harper it is much like Rock meet Hard Place. The threat is very real, and Aaron is just going to have to make the beautiful ADA accept him and his team in her life for the foreseeable future.
As the days stretch on and Leech kills names off his list the tension mounts. But Aaron and Hope are slowly dismantling their personal walls and letting the other see the real person hidden there. Hope knows Leech is coming for her and, in the past, that would have been just fine. Now, she finds she has someone to live for and she will do whatever it takes to have a future with Aaron.
Hope Harper was a rising defense attorney at the top firm in Boston when her whole life crashed and burned. From the ashes a new Hope emerged with a mission to put away as many baddies as she could. She is tough, determined and single minded in her pursuit of justice. When the killer of her family, billionaire Julius Leech, escapes due to a freak accident she is not about to hide from the threat, she would more than love a confrontation with him.
When Aaron Nash and the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team are call in to provide close protection for Assistant District Attorney Hope Harper it is much like Rock meet Hard Place. The threat is very real, and Aaron is just going to have to make the beautiful ADA accept him and his team in her life for the foreseeable future.
As the days stretch on and Leech kills names off his list the tension mounts. But Aaron and Hope are slowly dismantling their personal walls and letting the other see the real person hidden there. Hope knows Leech is coming for her and, in the past, that would have been just fine. Now, she finds she has someone to live for and she will do whatever it takes to have a future with Aaron.
May 16, 2024
Another outstanding romantic suspense in one of my favorite series! The girl would have to be brain dead to at least not fall for one of the eleven elite warriors guarding her 24/7. And, trust me, she far from that as she is one smart, bad ass Assistant District Attorney. The problem lies not only keeping her safe from a psychopathic serial killer in the middle of a trial, but also break through her totally closed, guarded broken heart. However, our hero is not ordinary guy. He is dangerous in his own way. Oh boy! Another great addition to a fabulous series. I think I am going to have to re-read all of the books again, starting with the Cold Justice Series. That series knocks it out of the park too! ;)
September 1, 2024
This book better be about Ryan and Meghan !
Update: it isn’t 😞
Review of “Cold Fury”:
3.5/5
Some parts of the story were pretty predictable, like who owned the house at the end + the hints of who the actual killer was—but that might just be because I've read all of Toni's books, so I kind of saw it coming 🤣
As for Aaron, I was rooting for him the entire time until he "lashed out" and started (basically) slut-shaming Hope. That was really disappointing.
I loved Hope’s character though!
Update: it isn’t 😞
Review of “Cold Fury”:
3.5/5
Some parts of the story were pretty predictable, like who owned the house at the end + the hints of who the actual killer was—but that might just be because I've read all of Toni's books, so I kind of saw it coming 🤣
As for Aaron, I was rooting for him the entire time until he "lashed out" and started (basically) slut-shaming Hope. That was really disappointing.
I loved Hope’s character though!
June 19, 2024
I've given this a B+ at AAR, 4.5 stars
Toni Anderson continues her long-running Cold Justice series with Cold Fury, the fourth book in the spin-off Cold Justice: Most Wanted series. There are mentions of and cameos by some of the characters who have appeared in earlier instalments, and it’s clear that some of the secondary cast in this book will eventually be the heroes of their own stories – but each of the novels in the series works as a standalone. (And honestly, I’ve read at least nine or ten of the previous books and even then, I can’t always remember who did what in which one!)
When Cold Fury opens, we meet dedicated defence attorney Hope Harper. Her star is on the rise, she’s happily married with a beautiful daughter, and life is good – until it isn’t. She’s just doing her job when she gets Julius Leech, accused of the brutal murders of several women, acquitted after she discovers that the police planted evidence designed to ensure a conviction. She doesn’t like it – but rules are rules, and she has to make sure that the letter of the law is upheld. She returns home later that evening to find her husband and daughter have been killed – and then Leech appears on the doorstep, telling her he wants to thank her for doing a good job today. It takes a devastated and distraught Hope a few moments to join the dots, and by that time, the emergency services have arrived, including Hope’s brother-in-law, Brendan, a cop on the local force, who proceeds to beat Leech to within an inch of his life.
Leech is convicted this time, and goes to prison for life.
Seven years later, and Hope is now a highly successful prosecutor with the DA’s office. She’s cultivated a reputation as a “queen bitch attorney”, a strong, confident and powerful woman who is absolutely ruthless in her quest to put away as many killers as she possibly can. Since the deaths of her husband and daughter, she’s locked away the softer emotions and runs mostly on determination and controlled anger at the injustices she sees day after day. She has no personal life and lives with her cat, her entire existence focused around her job.
When an accident on icy roads leads to Leech’s escape from custody, the elite FBI HRT (Hostage Rescue Team) is put on alert and sent to provide protection to anyone who could be targeted by the serial killer. At the top of that list is Hope Harper, but when operative Aaron Nash and his team arrive, he quickly realises that convincing the fiercely independent attorney to accept their protection is the first hurdle to be overcome. Even though Hope realises she has no alternative but to accept the HRT’s protection (the order has come directly from the Attorney General), she doesn’t have to like it and is adamant that under no circumstances will she be prevented from doing her job. Aaron can respect her dedication, but not her somewhat cavalier attitude towards her own safety, and makes very clear that while he’s prepared to work with her when it comes to enabling her to function as normally as possible, there are some boundaries and ground-rules that are non-negotiable.
As the days pass, Hope and Aaron reach an uneasy truce and start to let down their guards down around each other, just a little. There’s a definite spark of attraction between them from the very beginning, and it catches both of them off guard – Hope hasn’t felt even the tiniest bit of interest in any man since her husband and had pretty much convinced herself that she doesn’t want to, and thanks to a past relationship gone bad, Aaron is convinced Hope is out of his league. Besides, she’s his principal, and getting involved with a protectee is a no-no. But somehow, that doesn’t matter in the face of Hope’s keen intelligence, her determination, and the compassion she tries so hard to hide. And Hope is finding it harder and harder to resist the handsome operative who takes her seriously, listens to her and respects her (even when she’s deliberately trying to needle him.)
Toni Anderson always delivers a good dose of romance alongside her suspense plots, and Cold Fury is a great example of why she continues to be one of the best authors of romantic suspense around. The storyline here is clever and utterly compelling, and she does an excellent job amping up the tension as Leech continues to elude capture and more bodies start piling up – and the twist near the end is quite the gut-punch. The chemistry between Hope and Aaron simmers to a boil slowly – which is as it should be given their past experiences and their present situation as protector and protectee - and I liked them as a couple.
I admit that I’m sometimes apprehensive about stories in which one of the characters has to be placed in some kind of protective scheme, because so often, they fight it and do dumb things to prove that they Can Take Care of Themselves. Thankfully, however, Hope acts like a grown-up and doesn’t do TSTL things like try to ditch her detail or lie to them about where she’s going or what she’s doing. She doesn’t like it, but realises that working with HRT guys is the best way to get what she wants in the end.
Cold Fury is an enthralling read and I found it hard to put down. The story is gripping and the tender, sexy romance works because it makes sense that Aaron and Hope would be cautious about getting involved with one another, and their relationship has the feel of a real slow-burn. But with all that said, there are a couple of things that keep it from DIK status. Firstly, while there are plenty of reasons why Hope would have walled herself off emotionally and not be looking for a relationship, Aaron’s past heartbreak is kinda flimsy by comparison. The woman he loved ditched him for his hot, firefighter brother, and his self-esteem took a bit of a dent as a result, so he doesn’t feel he’s worthy of Hope. I mean, he’s only one of the FBI’s version of special forces, so it’s not as though he has a lot going for him, is it? *shrug*
And secondly, did I miss the memo that says it’s a requirement in a romance that the couple has to discuss having kids before the end? Hope and Aaron have a good basis for a relationship, but have only really known each other for a couple of weeks – and they suddenly start talking about having children. It threw me right out of the story.
But don’t let either of those things put you off reading Cold Fury, because it really is terrific. We occasionally talk about the lack of really good m/f romantic suspense novels these days – it came up in a discussion just recently – so here, for those looking for it, is one that definitely deserves that description.
This review originally appeared at All About Romance .
Toni Anderson continues her long-running Cold Justice series with Cold Fury, the fourth book in the spin-off Cold Justice: Most Wanted series. There are mentions of and cameos by some of the characters who have appeared in earlier instalments, and it’s clear that some of the secondary cast in this book will eventually be the heroes of their own stories – but each of the novels in the series works as a standalone. (And honestly, I’ve read at least nine or ten of the previous books and even then, I can’t always remember who did what in which one!)
When Cold Fury opens, we meet dedicated defence attorney Hope Harper. Her star is on the rise, she’s happily married with a beautiful daughter, and life is good – until it isn’t. She’s just doing her job when she gets Julius Leech, accused of the brutal murders of several women, acquitted after she discovers that the police planted evidence designed to ensure a conviction. She doesn’t like it – but rules are rules, and she has to make sure that the letter of the law is upheld. She returns home later that evening to find her husband and daughter have been killed – and then Leech appears on the doorstep, telling her he wants to thank her for doing a good job today. It takes a devastated and distraught Hope a few moments to join the dots, and by that time, the emergency services have arrived, including Hope’s brother-in-law, Brendan, a cop on the local force, who proceeds to beat Leech to within an inch of his life.
Leech is convicted this time, and goes to prison for life.
Seven years later, and Hope is now a highly successful prosecutor with the DA’s office. She’s cultivated a reputation as a “queen bitch attorney”, a strong, confident and powerful woman who is absolutely ruthless in her quest to put away as many killers as she possibly can. Since the deaths of her husband and daughter, she’s locked away the softer emotions and runs mostly on determination and controlled anger at the injustices she sees day after day. She has no personal life and lives with her cat, her entire existence focused around her job.
When an accident on icy roads leads to Leech’s escape from custody, the elite FBI HRT (Hostage Rescue Team) is put on alert and sent to provide protection to anyone who could be targeted by the serial killer. At the top of that list is Hope Harper, but when operative Aaron Nash and his team arrive, he quickly realises that convincing the fiercely independent attorney to accept their protection is the first hurdle to be overcome. Even though Hope realises she has no alternative but to accept the HRT’s protection (the order has come directly from the Attorney General), she doesn’t have to like it and is adamant that under no circumstances will she be prevented from doing her job. Aaron can respect her dedication, but not her somewhat cavalier attitude towards her own safety, and makes very clear that while he’s prepared to work with her when it comes to enabling her to function as normally as possible, there are some boundaries and ground-rules that are non-negotiable.
As the days pass, Hope and Aaron reach an uneasy truce and start to let down their guards down around each other, just a little. There’s a definite spark of attraction between them from the very beginning, and it catches both of them off guard – Hope hasn’t felt even the tiniest bit of interest in any man since her husband and had pretty much convinced herself that she doesn’t want to, and thanks to a past relationship gone bad, Aaron is convinced Hope is out of his league. Besides, she’s his principal, and getting involved with a protectee is a no-no. But somehow, that doesn’t matter in the face of Hope’s keen intelligence, her determination, and the compassion she tries so hard to hide. And Hope is finding it harder and harder to resist the handsome operative who takes her seriously, listens to her and respects her (even when she’s deliberately trying to needle him.)
Toni Anderson always delivers a good dose of romance alongside her suspense plots, and Cold Fury is a great example of why she continues to be one of the best authors of romantic suspense around. The storyline here is clever and utterly compelling, and she does an excellent job amping up the tension as Leech continues to elude capture and more bodies start piling up – and the twist near the end is quite the gut-punch. The chemistry between Hope and Aaron simmers to a boil slowly – which is as it should be given their past experiences and their present situation as protector and protectee - and I liked them as a couple.
I admit that I’m sometimes apprehensive about stories in which one of the characters has to be placed in some kind of protective scheme, because so often, they fight it and do dumb things to prove that they Can Take Care of Themselves. Thankfully, however, Hope acts like a grown-up and doesn’t do TSTL things like try to ditch her detail or lie to them about where she’s going or what she’s doing. She doesn’t like it, but realises that working with HRT guys is the best way to get what she wants in the end.
Cold Fury is an enthralling read and I found it hard to put down. The story is gripping and the tender, sexy romance works because it makes sense that Aaron and Hope would be cautious about getting involved with one another, and their relationship has the feel of a real slow-burn. But with all that said, there are a couple of things that keep it from DIK status. Firstly, while there are plenty of reasons why Hope would have walled herself off emotionally and not be looking for a relationship, Aaron’s past heartbreak is kinda flimsy by comparison. The woman he loved ditched him for his hot, firefighter brother, and his self-esteem took a bit of a dent as a result, so he doesn’t feel he’s worthy of Hope. I mean, he’s only one of the FBI’s version of special forces, so it’s not as though he has a lot going for him, is it? *shrug*
And secondly, did I miss the memo that says it’s a requirement in a romance that the couple has to discuss having kids before the end? Hope and Aaron have a good basis for a relationship, but have only really known each other for a couple of weeks – and they suddenly start talking about having children. It threw me right out of the story.
But don’t let either of those things put you off reading Cold Fury, because it really is terrific. We occasionally talk about the lack of really good m/f romantic suspense novels these days – it came up in a discussion just recently – so here, for those looking for it, is one that definitely deserves that description.
This review originally appeared at All About Romance .
May 16, 2024
I ate up ‘Cold Fury’ a piece at a time (which isn’t my style in fact) despite steady build and this isn’t on Toni Anderson at all, but real life that has been constantly intruding until I decided that I needed (and wanted) to finish the book by hook or by crook.
There’re so many Cold Justice series books that they do tend to meld into one another, but reading each one as they come out keep reminding me why Anderson stays one of my favourite thriller/romance author of all times. I might forget the intricacies of each plot line, but her characters stay with me past the drama that they’re embroiled in and there’s always that burst of excitement that comes when they pop up again in her future books. (Each main character in her HRT teams pair up alarmingly quickly though, I must say—they pair up almost weekly, it seems, according to a rough timeline during which the overall arch moves along)
‘Cold Fury’ is one of those books where Anderson’s ‘older’ and more established characters roll in and out of the story, but I definitely think Hope Harper and Aaron Nash steal the limelight here, in a story where an escaped convict searches for revenge against people who have wronged him. The plot rumbles along sedately at first, then speeding up towards the end when the twists and turns finally come into action, catching me out because of how…oblique they felt. My summary does the tightly-plotted tale little justice however; Anderson keeps the tension and the pacing consistent and there’s never the feeling that any chapter is wasted on fluff and frivolity.
It’s Hope and Aaron however, who have left one of the deepest imprints on me as protagonists: their tragic pasts have shaped their present and their personalities in so many ways that I can relate to. They've had dents that they try to overcome by the end of the book and I'm just glad that Anderson takes us partly on the journey where some kind of resolution is forced on them through conflict, then shuffles them along to their HEA that is more than well-earned, even though there’s always something more you’d like to read about them past the ending epilogues.
'Cold Fury' caught me by surprise by how satisfying the ending is-in a good way-but that's probably yet another marker of an author whom I can’t get enough of.
*ARC by the author
There’re so many Cold Justice series books that they do tend to meld into one another, but reading each one as they come out keep reminding me why Anderson stays one of my favourite thriller/romance author of all times. I might forget the intricacies of each plot line, but her characters stay with me past the drama that they’re embroiled in and there’s always that burst of excitement that comes when they pop up again in her future books. (Each main character in her HRT teams pair up alarmingly quickly though, I must say—they pair up almost weekly, it seems, according to a rough timeline during which the overall arch moves along)
‘Cold Fury’ is one of those books where Anderson’s ‘older’ and more established characters roll in and out of the story, but I definitely think Hope Harper and Aaron Nash steal the limelight here, in a story where an escaped convict searches for revenge against people who have wronged him. The plot rumbles along sedately at first, then speeding up towards the end when the twists and turns finally come into action, catching me out because of how…oblique they felt. My summary does the tightly-plotted tale little justice however; Anderson keeps the tension and the pacing consistent and there’s never the feeling that any chapter is wasted on fluff and frivolity.
It’s Hope and Aaron however, who have left one of the deepest imprints on me as protagonists: their tragic pasts have shaped their present and their personalities in so many ways that I can relate to. They've had dents that they try to overcome by the end of the book and I'm just glad that Anderson takes us partly on the journey where some kind of resolution is forced on them through conflict, then shuffles them along to their HEA that is more than well-earned, even though there’s always something more you’d like to read about them past the ending epilogues.
'Cold Fury' caught me by surprise by how satisfying the ending is-in a good way-but that's probably yet another marker of an author whom I can’t get enough of.
*ARC by the author
May 14, 2024
4 stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟
I always eagerly anticipate the next release in Toni Anderson’s Cold Justice series. Toni is the only author I’m currently reading who’s books I pre order sight unseen. I don’t need a blurb, I don’t need a cover, just a title and a cover coming soon placeholder will do until she’s ready to tell us what is coming next. Then once I know who/what the story is going to be, I’m then excitedly waiting until that precious book finally drops onto my kindle. I love the world and the characters that she’s created, all of the characters feel very real to me. The books can be read as a standalones but I recommend for maximum enjoyment of the whole series you must read them all. I started midway through the first spinoff series but it was easy to go back to the very beginning and I’m glad I did because some of my absolute favourite books and characters came before then and I’ve been adding to that list with the releases that came after too.
Cold Fury is a solid instalment to the series, we’re still hanging out with the FBI Hostage Rescue Team. This time focussing on Aaron Nash when he is sent protect to Hope Harper - a former defence lawyer - from an escaped serial killer (who Hope originally defended) who killed her whole family 7 years previously.
Hope and Aaron were great characters. Hope was no pushover and she stood her ground when what felt like the whole entire Hostage Rescue Team showed up at her front door unannounced. It was also fun getting to know Aaron a bit more, as he has popped up in the background of previous books and now I know why his nickname is “The Professor”
Now I’m back to waiting for the next instalment, I can’t wait!!
I always eagerly anticipate the next release in Toni Anderson’s Cold Justice series. Toni is the only author I’m currently reading who’s books I pre order sight unseen. I don’t need a blurb, I don’t need a cover, just a title and a cover coming soon placeholder will do until she’s ready to tell us what is coming next. Then once I know who/what the story is going to be, I’m then excitedly waiting until that precious book finally drops onto my kindle. I love the world and the characters that she’s created, all of the characters feel very real to me. The books can be read as a standalones but I recommend for maximum enjoyment of the whole series you must read them all. I started midway through the first spinoff series but it was easy to go back to the very beginning and I’m glad I did because some of my absolute favourite books and characters came before then and I’ve been adding to that list with the releases that came after too.
Cold Fury is a solid instalment to the series, we’re still hanging out with the FBI Hostage Rescue Team. This time focussing on Aaron Nash when he is sent protect to Hope Harper - a former defence lawyer - from an escaped serial killer (who Hope originally defended) who killed her whole family 7 years previously.
Hope and Aaron were great characters. Hope was no pushover and she stood her ground when what felt like the whole entire Hostage Rescue Team showed up at her front door unannounced. It was also fun getting to know Aaron a bit more, as he has popped up in the background of previous books and now I know why his nickname is “The Professor”
Now I’m back to waiting for the next instalment, I can’t wait!!
May 15, 2024
Fabulous read!
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: romantic thriller, forced proximity
Angst: 😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥
Wasn't one thing I didn't like about this story and it had me completely gripped from beginning to end. Had a hard time even putting it down long enough to get some sleep, lol. Fabulous writing with tons of action and twists you won't necessarily see coming. Love and appreciate how well researched her books always are. The characters really drew me in and I was happy to see them both get their well deserved happy ending. Toni Anderson has been a long time, reliably great author for me and she certainly didn't let me down with Cold Fury. Always enjoy seeing the characters from previous books and the nuggets for future ones. Can't wait to see what's next!
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: romantic thriller, forced proximity
Angst: 😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥
Wasn't one thing I didn't like about this story and it had me completely gripped from beginning to end. Had a hard time even putting it down long enough to get some sleep, lol. Fabulous writing with tons of action and twists you won't necessarily see coming. Love and appreciate how well researched her books always are. The characters really drew me in and I was happy to see them both get their well deserved happy ending. Toni Anderson has been a long time, reliably great author for me and she certainly didn't let me down with Cold Fury. Always enjoy seeing the characters from previous books and the nuggets for future ones. Can't wait to see what's next!
May 13, 2024
What a great action packed and suspenseful story!
Hope was a great character. She has suffered a great deal of loss in her life and has been working hard to right the wrongs she feels she has made ever since. When she becomes an assumed target of an escaped convict and her home becomes overrun with (really hot) FBI operators who are trying to protect her, she puts up some resistance. Still reeling from the loss of her family, she likes her solitude, so she’s caught off guard when she finds she’s attracted to Aaron, one of the operatives. Aaron feels it too, but he’s trying to fight his feelings because he is there to do a job. A budding romance is even more difficult when bodies keep turning up. But, will Aaron’s attraction to Hope keep her better protected or possibly put her in more danger? There were certainly some unexpected twists in turns in this story, and everybody better be on their toes.
ARC kindly provided by the author.
Hope was a great character. She has suffered a great deal of loss in her life and has been working hard to right the wrongs she feels she has made ever since. When she becomes an assumed target of an escaped convict and her home becomes overrun with (really hot) FBI operators who are trying to protect her, she puts up some resistance. Still reeling from the loss of her family, she likes her solitude, so she’s caught off guard when she finds she’s attracted to Aaron, one of the operatives. Aaron feels it too, but he’s trying to fight his feelings because he is there to do a job. A budding romance is even more difficult when bodies keep turning up. But, will Aaron’s attraction to Hope keep her better protected or possibly put her in more danger? There were certainly some unexpected twists in turns in this story, and everybody better be on their toes.
ARC kindly provided by the author.
June 5, 2024
Loved this 4th book in Toni Anderson's "Cold Justice: Most Wanted" series!
July 16, 2024
3.5 stars.
April 21, 2024
WOW! Book hangover is a real thing…
It was nearly impossible to even go to bed once I started this book. So enthralled it was like watching a movie or even better like I was in the story. I thought the character of Alex Parker couldn’t be beaten but Aaron Nash stole my heart, the combination of physical looks, intelligence, and intuitiveness made him irresistible. And for all of her cold as ice facade Hope proved just as vulnerable as the rest of us. The will they or won’t they is tantalizing. As the plot thickened the twists blew my mind and kept me on the edge of my seat, riveted. Loved this book!
It was nearly impossible to even go to bed once I started this book. So enthralled it was like watching a movie or even better like I was in the story. I thought the character of Alex Parker couldn’t be beaten but Aaron Nash stole my heart, the combination of physical looks, intelligence, and intuitiveness made him irresistible. And for all of her cold as ice facade Hope proved just as vulnerable as the rest of us. The will they or won’t they is tantalizing. As the plot thickened the twists blew my mind and kept me on the edge of my seat, riveted. Loved this book!
May 16, 2024
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 Fury by Toni Anderson delivered an exciting, thrilling and emotional read which will appeal to readers who enjoy romantic suspense. In the latest instalment of the Cold Justice:Most Wanted series, FBI Operator Aaron Nash leads the team assigned to protect ADA Hope Harper from a notorious serial killer.
I picked up Cold Fury expecting a suspenseful ride with romance served on the side. I did not anticipate the deep emotional impact the story would have. Hope Harper, amidst a moment of triumph, experienced a tragic loss. A loss that would change the trajectory of her personal and professional life.
Seven years after the loss, instead of defending criminals, she prosecutes them instead. In the seven years since the tragedy which changed her life, she avoided personal relationships. Grief, anger and regrets were her constant companions. So when she discovered the person responsible for her current state had escaped prison and had her in his crosshairs, she welcomed the chance for retribution. If only the protection detail assigned to her wasn't so good at their job.
Aaron Nash and his team aren't looking forward to their latest assignment. The incident seven years ago had everyone in law enforcement viewing Hope negatively, rendering her unpopular. However, during the course of carrying out his duties, sparks ignited between the two, leading to an unexpected romance.
Tension, danger, intrigue, and romance blended well in this latest instalment by Toni Anderson. Unravelling the puzzle proved to be exciting, and the interactions between Aaron and Hope were delightful. Both were flawed and relatable. While Hope struggles with anger, grief, regrets, and guilt, Aaron wrestles with low self-esteem and anger.
Cold Fury proved difficult to put down. The escaped convict's quest for revenge against the persons he blamed for his incarceration, with Hope as his pièce de résistance, made for a thrilling ride. Unfortunately, he wasn't the only one with an agenda, which led to a few plot twists and shocking moments.
Fans of mysteries, thrillers and romantic suspense should pick up Cold Fury along with the other books in the series.
This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
Cold Fury by Toni Anderson delivered an exciting, thrilling and emotional read which will appeal to readers who enjoy romantic suspense. In the latest instalment of the Cold Justice:Most Wanted series, FBI Operator Aaron Nash leads the team assigned to protect ADA Hope Harper from a notorious serial killer.
I picked up Cold Fury expecting a suspenseful ride with romance served on the side. I did not anticipate the deep emotional impact the story would have. Hope Harper, amidst a moment of triumph, experienced a tragic loss. A loss that would change the trajectory of her personal and professional life.
Seven years after the loss, instead of defending criminals, she prosecutes them instead. In the seven years since the tragedy which changed her life, she avoided personal relationships. Grief, anger and regrets were her constant companions. So when she discovered the person responsible for her current state had escaped prison and had her in his crosshairs, she welcomed the chance for retribution. If only the protection detail assigned to her wasn't so good at their job.
Aaron Nash and his team aren't looking forward to their latest assignment. The incident seven years ago had everyone in law enforcement viewing Hope negatively, rendering her unpopular. However, during the course of carrying out his duties, sparks ignited between the two, leading to an unexpected romance.
Tension, danger, intrigue, and romance blended well in this latest instalment by Toni Anderson. Unravelling the puzzle proved to be exciting, and the interactions between Aaron and Hope were delightful. Both were flawed and relatable. While Hope struggles with anger, grief, regrets, and guilt, Aaron wrestles with low self-esteem and anger.
Cold Fury proved difficult to put down. The escaped convict's quest for revenge against the persons he blamed for his incarceration, with Hope as his pièce de résistance, made for a thrilling ride. Unfortunately, he wasn't the only one with an agenda, which led to a few plot twists and shocking moments.
Fans of mysteries, thrillers and romantic suspense should pick up Cold Fury along with the other books in the series.
This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading
May 14, 2024
How? How does each book in this series get even better than the one before? It shouldn't be possible...
I seriously could not put this story down. It put me through the absolute wringer--from the opening, when Hope experiences the absolute worst thing that could happen to someone, to the adrenaline-filled ending that made me gasp out loud SO. MANY. TIMES. I can't even. (Apologies to both people I was sitting near while I read the last quarter of this book. I truly did not mean to startle you, let alone startle you over and over and over again.) The suspense of this book? Truly on point.
And the romance? Chef's kiss perfect.
I adored Hope and Aaron together. The breathtaking suspense they both lived through helped them move from their fairly antagonistic beginning to the ILYs at the end. Was it fast? Absolutely. Did I 100% believe in it and them in spite of that fact? You bet.
If you've read read some--or all--of Ms Anderson's other Cold Justice books, you will undoubtedly recognize some favorite past characters here. If this is your first, though, it also works as a standalone.
And if it is your first and you don't immediately add all the rest of them to your TBR? Well, then I just am not sure if we can be friends. #kidding #notkiddingreadthesebooks
Now don't mind me, I'll just be sitting here quietly waiting for Ryan and Meghan's book. (please, PLEASE be next!)
Rating: 4 1/2 stars / A
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I seriously could not put this story down. It put me through the absolute wringer--from the opening, when Hope experiences the absolute worst thing that could happen to someone, to the adrenaline-filled ending that made me gasp out loud SO. MANY. TIMES. I can't even. (Apologies to both people I was sitting near while I read the last quarter of this book. I truly did not mean to startle you, let alone startle you over and over and over again.) The suspense of this book? Truly on point.
And the romance? Chef's kiss perfect.
I adored Hope and Aaron together. The breathtaking suspense they both lived through helped them move from their fairly antagonistic beginning to the ILYs at the end. Was it fast? Absolutely. Did I 100% believe in it and them in spite of that fact? You bet.
If you've read read some--or all--of Ms Anderson's other Cold Justice books, you will undoubtedly recognize some favorite past characters here. If this is your first, though, it also works as a standalone.
And if it is your first and you don't immediately add all the rest of them to your TBR? Well, then I just am not sure if we can be friends. #kidding #notkiddingreadthesebooks
Now don't mind me, I'll just be sitting here quietly waiting for Ryan and Meghan's book. (please, PLEASE be next!)
Rating: 4 1/2 stars / A
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
May 30, 2024
What a suspenseful read! Hope was a successful defense attorney who took on the case of a lifetime that would change her reputation forever. Turns out it changed her life forever when after winning the case she returns home to find her family slaughtered. Determined to make a difference, she helps the state put away the same man she helped to free after he does the unthinkable to her family, and then changes the route in her career, going to work for the DA’s office. Seven years later, the man she put away gets free and she knows he's coming after her. Aaron and his team are deployed to protect Hope, but she is hoping that he comes for her so that she can kill him in self-defense for all he took from her. While she isn’t happy about being protected, she has a soft spot for Aaron, and they develop a friendship that turns in to more. The shock factor on the end of this book was not what I expected at all – while the bad guy truly was a bad guy, it turns out he didn’t commit all the murders they thought he did, and the true killer is someone so close to home that it had me shocked.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
April 22, 2024
I received an ARC but all thoughts are my own.
I really enjoyed this book. Toni Anderson always does a great job when it comes to romantic suspense. The twists and turns were great, the writing and story flowed well, and I just love Hope and Aaron. This was such a solid story about overcoming your trauma and past. I was on the edge of my seat a few times and I love that we got the POV of the Bad Guy. I think it just adds something extra when it comes to romantic suspense/thrillers. I love that Hope pushed back against protection from the BG but understood it was necessary. She didn't take any extra risks like you see some FMC's in this genre. It was pretty refreshing!
This book is part of an interconnected series but I don't think you need to read them to enjoy this book. I normally hop around this series and pick the books that have baddies/tropes that interest me and I've had no issues following along.
I really enjoyed this book. Toni Anderson always does a great job when it comes to romantic suspense. The twists and turns were great, the writing and story flowed well, and I just love Hope and Aaron. This was such a solid story about overcoming your trauma and past. I was on the edge of my seat a few times and I love that we got the POV of the Bad Guy. I think it just adds something extra when it comes to romantic suspense/thrillers. I love that Hope pushed back against protection from the BG but understood it was necessary. She didn't take any extra risks like you see some FMC's in this genre. It was pretty refreshing!
This book is part of an interconnected series but I don't think you need to read them to enjoy this book. I normally hop around this series and pick the books that have baddies/tropes that interest me and I've had no issues following along.
April 23, 2024
I absolutely love Toni’s books and have read them all with absolute pleasure. This book was just fantastic. This book drew me in as I just couldn’t stop reading.
So many sad moments when you saw what had happened to Hope and her family. Full of suspense and action and it certainly kept me on the edge of my seat. Aaron was so smart, as well as being strong so the full package! Great to have Frazer feature so heavily as well as he is one of my favourites.
This book had twists and turns and held the suspense till the end, although it almost ended too soon for me. I would have liked a bit more detail around the ending. This didn’t though stop me loving the book and I’m so pleased that Aaron and Hope connected the way they did.
I can’t wait for the next instalment in the Cold Justice most wanted series. 5 stars.
So many sad moments when you saw what had happened to Hope and her family. Full of suspense and action and it certainly kept me on the edge of my seat. Aaron was so smart, as well as being strong so the full package! Great to have Frazer feature so heavily as well as he is one of my favourites.
This book had twists and turns and held the suspense till the end, although it almost ended too soon for me. I would have liked a bit more detail around the ending. This didn’t though stop me loving the book and I’m so pleased that Aaron and Hope connected the way they did.
I can’t wait for the next instalment in the Cold Justice most wanted series. 5 stars.
May 23, 2024
But there is more
Aaron and Hope. The HRT is protecting a witness who has been through horrible grief, but who also is a fierce ADA and secret famous author. The dynamic between Hope and Aaron is immediate, but so is the friendship quips and chemistry with her and one of my favorites, Frazier, and the rest of the team. The book delves into the loss and romance of other team members and of course relies on Alex Parker from earlier stories. The villain is known from the start as he is a convicted serial killer, but you there are some twisty turns that bring more evil Hopes way. I called one of the bad guys fairly early, but did not call the second component until it happened! Great pacing and I could not put the book down! I know this was just published, but when is the next book 🙈
Aaron and Hope. The HRT is protecting a witness who has been through horrible grief, but who also is a fierce ADA and secret famous author. The dynamic between Hope and Aaron is immediate, but so is the friendship quips and chemistry with her and one of my favorites, Frazier, and the rest of the team. The book delves into the loss and romance of other team members and of course relies on Alex Parker from earlier stories. The villain is known from the start as he is a convicted serial killer, but you there are some twisty turns that bring more evil Hopes way. I called one of the bad guys fairly early, but did not call the second component until it happened! Great pacing and I could not put the book down! I know this was just published, but when is the next book 🙈
June 9, 2024
Cold Fury is the fourth book in the Cold Justice - Most Wanted series. This one is Aaron and Hope's story. The book works very well as a stand alone book. Characters from previous books show up here, but they only enhance to story. Seven years before, her husband and daughter were brutally murdered after she got the wrong person off. Now, the killer has escaped prison and Hope needs to be protected. Aaron is the only person who can do it.
This was a great addition to the series. I loved the chemistry between Hope and Aaron. They both actually bring baggage to the relationship, but that really only made them stronger. I thought Hope's grief over her loss was realistic. The story is fast paced and kept me on my toes. I definitely didn't see that ending coming. I highly recommend this one.
This was a great addition to the series. I loved the chemistry between Hope and Aaron. They both actually bring baggage to the relationship, but that really only made them stronger. I thought Hope's grief over her loss was realistic. The story is fast paced and kept me on my toes. I definitely didn't see that ending coming. I highly recommend this one.
May 23, 2024
Normally I really like this author's books, but this one fell a bit flat for me. Part of it was that I hated how Hope worked to free someone she knew was guilty at the start. Yes, I know someone does and cops shouldn't plant evidence, but the guy was so evil. And as much as that bothered me about Hope, I hated what happened to her family, hated it more when the truth came out at the end. She really didn't deserve that!
I found the romance between Hope and Aaron to be lukewarm and hated how Hope said it was just sex. Sure she was trying to protect herself, but it ended up hurting Aaron and herself.
With all that being said, I'm glad to see there is hope for this couple and have a feeling they will do what they can to ensure they have a happy future.
I found the romance between Hope and Aaron to be lukewarm and hated how Hope said it was just sex. Sure she was trying to protect herself, but it ended up hurting Aaron and herself.
With all that being said, I'm glad to see there is hope for this couple and have a feeling they will do what they can to ensure they have a happy future.
April 22, 2024
Intense Thriller Romance!! Love this new addition to the Cold Justice: Most Wanted series, this entire series is excellent. This story is attention-grabbing, and kept me on the edge of my seat with anticipation and my jaw-dropping with the shocking plot twist. What an exhilarating ride through the emotion of functioning while dealing with consuming loss, and finding hope to begin living again instead of just existing. Love the detailed character depth, Aaron sparks and she ignites, crossing the line stirs up more than their passion, very riveting and captivating, never a dull moment. I received a free advanced copy and voluntarily chose to leave this review.
May 3, 2024
I loved this book and couldn’t stop reading. I read a lot and this is one of my top favorite books. The twists really kept me on edge. I felt emotional for both Hope and Aaron. He’s there to protect her, can he resist her? I cried for the loss of her family and there’s a little heartbreak as she’s afraid of falling in love again. Loved the multiple points of view including the serial killer. There’s some betrayals that really shocked me. I love this series and it’s easy to follow even if you haven’t read any before. So glad they got their happy ever after. I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy and I highly recommend this book. It’s worth re reading and I actually re read the last few chapters when I finished because the ending was such a surprise.
May 13, 2024
When I first read the blurb months ago, I knew it would be a top read, and boy was I proven right.
This book got me good.
Going in and for a majority of it, you'll think the answers are cut and dry...
Be prepared to proven majorly wrong.
I adored this couple both together and apart, but did they let down their walls enough to save each other?
I strongly urge you to one click this book immediately.
This book got me good.
Going in and for a majority of it, you'll think the answers are cut and dry...
Be prepared to proven majorly wrong.
I adored this couple both together and apart, but did they let down their walls enough to save each other?
I strongly urge you to one click this book immediately.
September 26, 2024
I definitely did not enjoy this type of book as much as the last few I've read from Toni Anderson. I prefer a mystery rather than knowing the killer and just waiting for them to attack. That being said the ending was good, but the romance was a little unrealistic... I still devoured it and loved it, but not as much as the last! I'll be sticking to the Cold Justice series, not the Negotiators or the Most Wanted!
May 22, 2024
4.0 stars. It's Toni Anderson. What's not to like? 🤷♀️ Another good read from this series that gratefully keeps going. I was already suspicious of a few characters early on, so no big surprise there. Still enjoyed it, as always.
June 9, 2024
Love this series. Love this couple. Aaron and Hope have great chemistry and their story was messy and sad and yet heartwarming and happy. Another suspenseful story and Tori Anderson knocks it out of the park.
June 1, 2024
killer
I always love her books. When I found her first book I read them all after that. 5 stars always
I always love her books. When I found her first book I read them all after that. 5 stars always
May 6, 2024
One of the best books I’ve read this year.
When I started this story I found it impossible to put my kindle down. It held my full attention from start to finish. It was full of suspense, and plot twists, that left my jaw on the floor. There was never dull moment in this book. It was so thrilling to read.
When I started this story I found it impossible to put my kindle down. It held my full attention from start to finish. It was full of suspense, and plot twists, that left my jaw on the floor. There was never dull moment in this book. It was so thrilling to read.
August 3, 2025
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
O my freaking god! Though it’s very though to read through the very first chapters while learning all about Hope‘s pain after loosing her family it’s at the same time a wonderful experience how her and the HRT-guys come to tolerate each other - especially Agent Nash who she’s developing more than gratification for keeping her safe.
Another fabulous story in the Cold - Most wanted series, that has Frazer having a huge deal in and us still wondering what happend to Montana back a couple of weeks in Africa. So now it’s once again waiting for the next book in the series.
O my freaking god! Though it’s very though to read through the very first chapters while learning all about Hope‘s pain after loosing her family it’s at the same time a wonderful experience how her and the HRT-guys come to tolerate each other - especially Agent Nash who she’s developing more than gratification for keeping her safe.
Another fabulous story in the Cold - Most wanted series, that has Frazer having a huge deal in and us still wondering what happend to Montana back a couple of weeks in Africa. So now it’s once again waiting for the next book in the series.
August 22, 2024
I literally read this book in short bites, I did not want it to end. So much happening here and not just between Hope and Aaron. I could feel the betrayal, from the beginning, one I knew, one was obvious but the third was a bit of a surprise. Grab this newest thriller by one of my top “whodunnit” authors, you do not want to miss this one.
May 15, 2024
4.25stars-COLD FURY is the fourth instalment in Toni Anderson’s contemporary, adult COLD JUSTICE-MOST WANTED erotic, romantic suspense series- a spin off, set in the author’s Cold Justice series. This is FBI HRT (Hostage Rescue Team) Operator Aaron Nash, and attorney Hope Harper’s story line. COLD FURY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.
WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.
Told from several omniscient third person perspectives including Hope and Aaron COLD FURY follows in the wake of the escape of a serial killer. Approximately seven years earlier, defense attorney Hope Harper was successful in obtaining the release of billionaire Julius Leech, a man who would turn around and murder Hope’s husband and daughter. Fast forward to present day, Julius Leech, along with several other prisoners, has escaped in the wake of a prison transport accident, and anyone connected to Julius’ case is now a target of betrayal and revenge. At the top of the list is the now ADA Hope Harper, and the FBI has assigned a team of agents to protect our story line heroine. Enter FBI HRT Operator Aaron Nash, the man with whom Hope will fall in love but as the body count begins to amass, Julius Leech continues to control the narrative of his vengeance, pulling Hope Harper into his game of cat and mouse. What ensues is the protection of Hope Harper; the building relationship between Hope and Aaron, and the potential fall-out as secrets reveal a deeper betrayal that no one saw coming.
The world building is intricate and detailed as we are up close and personal with a killer, and a woman who is struggling with the loss of her family. Refusing to believe she is the target of Julius Leech, Hope tries and fails to decline the protection of the FBI but more so, in the face of her attraction to our story line hero.
The relationship between Hope and Aaron is trepidatious. Aaron refuses to cross the line, and Hope battles between head and heart as she continues to push away, not only Aaron, but the FBI HRT team. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate.
Once again, there is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters who play a significant and consequential role in the current time line including FBI agents Will Griffin, Seth Hopper, Sebastian Black, Cowboy, Livingstone and Cadell: attorney Jeff Beasley; Hope’s PA Colin Leighton; Julius Leech, his PA Blake Delaware, as well as several questionable characters surrounding Julius Leech.
COLD FURY is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, murder,madness, and obsession, family and relationships, forgiveness and love. The character driven premise is twisted and captivating; the romance is impassioned but subtle; the characters are determined and tenacious.
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WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.
Told from several omniscient third person perspectives including Hope and Aaron COLD FURY follows in the wake of the escape of a serial killer. Approximately seven years earlier, defense attorney Hope Harper was successful in obtaining the release of billionaire Julius Leech, a man who would turn around and murder Hope’s husband and daughter. Fast forward to present day, Julius Leech, along with several other prisoners, has escaped in the wake of a prison transport accident, and anyone connected to Julius’ case is now a target of betrayal and revenge. At the top of the list is the now ADA Hope Harper, and the FBI has assigned a team of agents to protect our story line heroine. Enter FBI HRT Operator Aaron Nash, the man with whom Hope will fall in love but as the body count begins to amass, Julius Leech continues to control the narrative of his vengeance, pulling Hope Harper into his game of cat and mouse. What ensues is the protection of Hope Harper; the building relationship between Hope and Aaron, and the potential fall-out as secrets reveal a deeper betrayal that no one saw coming.
The world building is intricate and detailed as we are up close and personal with a killer, and a woman who is struggling with the loss of her family. Refusing to believe she is the target of Julius Leech, Hope tries and fails to decline the protection of the FBI but more so, in the face of her attraction to our story line hero.
The relationship between Hope and Aaron is trepidatious. Aaron refuses to cross the line, and Hope battles between head and heart as she continues to push away, not only Aaron, but the FBI HRT team. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate.
Once again, there is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters who play a significant and consequential role in the current time line including FBI agents Will Griffin, Seth Hopper, Sebastian Black, Cowboy, Livingstone and Cadell: attorney Jeff Beasley; Hope’s PA Colin Leighton; Julius Leech, his PA Blake Delaware, as well as several questionable characters surrounding Julius Leech.
COLD FURY is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, murder,madness, and obsession, family and relationships, forgiveness and love. The character driven premise is twisted and captivating; the romance is impassioned but subtle; the characters are determined and tenacious.
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