The first book is free on Kindle. I was good up until about half then it was dragging too much. I skimmed to the end. Lots of surprises but just too slow to keep me from getting bored. I don't plan to continue. ( )

Finished Reading December 10, 2015

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Genres: Adult, Crime, Romance, Suspense
4.5 Stars

Got my attention and held it throughout the book.
Well written.
The characters are well developed and interesting.

More of a crime suspense novel than a romance. A lot of action and keeps you guessing to the end who the serial killer is, but gives you clues as the story unfolds.

A satisfying and all around good read. The suspense was spot on. The romance was well done, but the actual sex scenes seemed just a bit rushed to me.

You are never sure how Mallory is going to react to the truth of who Alex is till the end.

I will be adding book #2 Cold Pursuit to my TBR pile.

Purchased from Amazon November 30, 2015 ( )

I just recently stumbled onto this book and really liked it. It's very fast=paced and action packed, although the love story between Special Agent Mallory Rooney and Alex Parker does add a touch of "romance novel" to the hard-core police crime thriller. I found the plot original and the characters engaging. This is my first book by this author, but I don't think it will be the last. ( )

Cold Justice Book 01

This is a romantic suspense story featuring Mallory Rooney and Alex Parker; Mallory is a Special Agent with the FBI and Alex is an assassin working for a secret organization with very strong ties to the US Government. Alex's backstory is really interesting with regard to how he came to do that job. He hates doing it, but he owes someone within that organization, so he must work until his debt is paid in full.

The mysteries are really good. One mystery involves a serial killer. The other involves figuring out what happened to Mallory's twin sister who was kidnapped eighteen years ago. Finding her sister is ultimately why Mallory decided to become a FBI agent, and this goal has an influence on nearly everything she does within the Bureau.

I didn't figure out who the Bad Guy is on my own. I had a suspicion early on, but I was wrong. I could really feel the suspense as Mallory got closer to finding the serial killer and as that case began to merge with her missing sister's case. The suspense was actually my favorite part of the story, even more than the romance. The romance was good, and Mallory and Alex had great chemistry, but I'm such a big fan of a story that keeps me turning the pages because there are clues and twists coming.

Speaking of the romance: Mallory and Alex began their relationship fairly quickly after meeting and it progressed quite fast. They were very sexy together and honestly I really don't think that this is the best romance story for those that enjoy those long, slow burn relationships. I was holding my breath for the inevitable moment when Mallory realizes what Alex really does for a living and how his job has interfered with (or perhaps helped?) her serial killer investigation.

I haven't listened to very many romantic suspense stories but I think I will seek them out more. This one was a lot of fun.

Audiobook Notes: I listened to this entire 10-hour audiobook in one day. I enjoyed it so much. The narrator did a wonderful job. I believe that he must be from the South because he had just a touch of a Southern accent, which was 100% appropriate for this story, as A Cold Dark Place is set in North Carolina and West Virginia. I would listen to more of his audiobooks in a heartbeat.

Title: A Cold Dark Place by Toni Anderson
Series: Cold Justice #1
Narrated by: Eric G. Dove
Length: 9 hours, 54 minutes, Unabridged
Published by: Toni Anderson

I received this book for free from the author and Inkslinger PR in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you, Toni Anderson and Inkslinger PR! ( )