Colder Than Sin: A Romantic Thriller

**Full disclosure – I received an advanced reader copy for my honest review** I appreciated the potential trigger warnings at the beginning of this book. Anyone wondering if they should read this, take heed of the warnings. Not spoiler free. Let me start by saying that it didn’t take too long before this book got HOT. Most often, the sexual tension is built up for 100+ pages before the two main characters finally get down to business. In Colder Than Sin? Nope. I loved how Quinten and Haley knew they were attracted to each other from first eye contact and after fate put Haley in his room, sparks flew. Don’t get me wrong, I love sexual tension but having that edge taken off before building it again was a nice touch that you don’t see often in romantic suspense books. When an overseas conference gets struck by terrorists, Quinten and Haley are taken hostage. Quinten tells the kidnappers that Haley is his wife in the hopes of keeping her safe. During their daring escape, they find a woman named Darby - who has been taken by the terrorists a week before. The three of them fight off more terrorists and survive on an island before being eventually rescued. Haley and Quinten try to see if their budding romance will survive in the real world while Quinten rejoins his FBI team to try to find out who the terrorists were and what they wanted. I'll keep the final reveal spoiler free but it was a bit shocking for me. I will admit that I guessed it but only right before the reveal itself. Also, the fun flirting between Eban and Darby was another aspect I loved. I suspect those two will be the subject of the next book in this series. I love everything by Toni Anderson and I can't wait to get my hands on the next book in this series.

Wow, this is a romantic suspense masterpiece. I love this series and this is one of its very best worth more than 5 stars, such quality writing and intense plot. I think anything with Alex involved will be outstanding but this takes the cake for me. Very well written as usual, the author had me so wrapped up in the terrorist attack that I forgot about a very important clue until it presented itself again, full circle. Quentin is one smart, sexy, compassionate, charismatic and protective agent. He takes his job very seriously and personally. I remember Haley from a previous book and she really should be an agent, wow she is a survivor, very independent, smart and pragmatic. Their common ground is not only the terrorist attack but they have some emotional baggage, her issue is very sensitive (please read author's content advisory) both of their hearts are shielded in armor for realistically sad reasons. Two very strong-willed characters find themselves in a very dangerous situation, being desperate making them think, feel and chips at their armored hearts but what do they about it and how do they figure out that and survive for another day to work on it? I really love that this is another very detailed and well thought out story just when I thought it was over, I got another round. One of the best romantic suspense books I've read this year!!! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation from the author.

Holy smokes, this book was an intense ride, emotionally and mentally! I was enthralled from the beginning and didn't want it to end. You were thrown into the action and things were showcased about the world that we unfortunately still live in. I would never want to be put through what Quentin and Haley go through! I was on the edge of my seat and needed to know what happened next before I could this book down. You really feel like you're trying to figure out the problems along with the characters and man does it keep you guessing and on your toes. Toni writes books that are so realistic and I cannot get enough of them! This book was an amazing, thrilling ride and will leave you so satisfied yet, wanting more of these characters and stories. I loved Quentin and Haley, they are what kept me going through the hard times, just as they were there for each other. Another outstanding read by Toni!