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Cold Cruel Kiss
(2021)(The fourth book in the Cold Justice: Crossfire series)
A novel by Toni Anderson
‘Heart-pounding action, pulsing attraction, spooks, conspiracies, betrayal, political wrangling—Cold Cruel Kiss has it all.’ ~ All About Romance – Desert Isle Keeper
When the daughter of the US Ambassador is kidnapped in Buenos Aires on Christmas Eve, the FBI sends one of its best—British-born Supervisory Special Agent Max Hawthorne—to handle the delicate ransom negotiations.
But what starts as a straightforward case spirals into an international nightmare when whispers of espionage and political sabotage surface. Max’s only liaison? Lucy Aston—the ambassador’s mousy, awkward assistant who seems more suited to filing than field ops.
Lucy’s hiding more than just her figure beneath those drab clothes and oversized glasses. She’s hiding her past, her skills, even her real identity. Max can’t help but be intrigued. And he never could resist a puzzle.
As time runs out and the stakes soar, Max and Lucy are thrown together in a deadly game of truth and deception. She's falling for him. He’s falling for her lies.
Tropes:
When the daughter of the US Ambassador is kidnapped in Buenos Aires on Christmas Eve, the FBI sends one of its best—British-born Supervisory Special Agent Max Hawthorne—to handle the delicate ransom negotiations.
But what starts as a straightforward case spirals into an international nightmare when whispers of espionage and political sabotage surface. Max’s only liaison? Lucy Aston—the ambassador’s mousy, awkward assistant who seems more suited to filing than field ops.
Lucy’s hiding more than just her figure beneath those drab clothes and oversized glasses. She’s hiding her past, her skills, even her real identity. Max can’t help but be intrigued. And he never could resist a puzzle.
As time runs out and the stakes soar, Max and Lucy are thrown together in a deadly game of truth and deception. She's falling for him. He’s falling for her lies.
Tropes:
- Slow Burn
Secret Identity
Ugly Duckling Makeover
Forbidden Love
Hero Falls First
British FBI Agent
Readers say...
‘Riveting from start to finish! I couldn’t flip the pages fast enough.’ ~ USA Today bestselling author Rachel Grant
‘Twisty kidnapping, sizzling slow-burn, and a heroine you’ll want to root for!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book hit it out of the park. My mind is completely blown.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A thrilling mystery and a ticking-clock romance. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about this book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐''
Each book is a standalone with a powerful HEA, set in an addictive, interconnected world.
Winner of the National Excellence in Romantic Fiction Award for Romantic Suspense.
Genre: Romantic Suspense
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