Cold in the Shadows 5 (39 page)
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Authors: Toni Anderson
Tags: #Military, #Mystery, #Romantic Suspense
“I know, I know,” Liza said. “Don’t worry. I’m ready. I want a boring, simple life.”
A phone beeped. It was time.
“If anything happens to you…”
“Nothing will.” Zelda whispered. “I’ll go in there and do my job, and the intelligence I gather will be a gift. And you know what else?”
“What?”
“After this, I’ll personally make sure the only job Mikos can get is licking trash cans at a Buck ’n Burger.”
Liza smiled, tears shining like diamonds in her deep brown eyes.
Find out more on Carolyn Crane’s website:
www.authorcarolyncrane.com
and the
Behind the Mask
page.
Acknowledgments
Thanks to Marcela Gergin who gave me some much needed help in regards to Colombian Spanish, which I’m assured is unlike any other kind of Spanish. I appreciate the insider tips, Marcela. Also thanks to my good friend Fred Pennell for putting me in touch with Vonnette Monteith. Vonnette provided me with some useful nuggets about locations in and around Louisville, Kentucky. Needless to say, I used artistic license with all information gleaned, and any errors in this story are mine.
Huge, enormous thanks go to my amazing critique partner Kathy Altman—I really don’t know what I’d do without her. Also my editors, Alicia Dean, and Joan Turner at JRT Editing, who helped get this manuscript into shape in record time. Syd Gill—a woman on a mission and so very talented when it comes to creating the beautiful covers of the
Cold Justice Series
. Paul Salvette (BB eBooks) finally gets a mention for the professional formatting he does for me. He saves me from repetitive stress issues and helps me keep my sanity when stuff happens. And stuff
always
happens. Thanks to all the other people working behind the scenes to get these books on the digital shelves. I appreciate your help and support.
Thanks to Eric Dove for his brilliant narration of the CJS books. It takes a special kind of talent to do what he does, and even more to do it calmly and with a sense of humor.
I want to thank my family, for loving me, and understanding the weird schedule, scribbled notes on every available surface, and the thousand-yard stare at dinner. We’re all busy and life never seems to slow down, but I hope we’re never too busy for one another. I love you guys.
About the Author
New York Times
and
USA Today
international bestselling author, Toni Anderson, writes dark, gritty Romantic Suspense novels that have hit the Amazon and Nook Top 10, and iBooks Top 50. Her novels have won many awards.
A former Marine Biologist from Britain, she inexplicably ended up in the geographical center of North America, about as far from the ocean as it is possible to get. She now lives in the Canadian prairies with her Irish husband and two children and spends most of her time complaining about the weather.
Toni has no explanation for her oft-times dark imagination, and only hopes the romance makes up for it. She’s addicted to reading, dogs, tea, and chocolate.
If you want to know when Toni’s next book will be out, visit her website (
www.toniandersonauthor.com
) and sign up for her newsletter. If you want to read other fascinating stories about life in a city that during winter is sometimes colder than Mars, friend her on Facebook: (
facebook.com/toniannanderson
).
Toni donates 15% of her royalties from EDGE OF SURVIVAL to diabetes research—to find out why, read the book!
Reviews
(Cold Justice Book #4)
(International Bestseller.)
“Superbly crafted stories like these are the reason romantic suspense is my go-to genre.” —
USA Today.
(Cold Justice Book #3)
(2015 Winner ARCA Readers’ Choice Heart of Excellence & the Book Buyers Best Contest.)
“This has easily cruised into my top ten romances … in the history of EVER.” —Heroes and Heartbreakers.
TOP PICK “
Cold Light of Day
has all the elements of a great romantic suspense…danger, romance, action, and intrigue. I’d recommend
Cold Light of Day
to any romantic suspense reader looking for a thrilling adventure!” —Harlequin Junkie.
(Cold Justice Book #2)
(2015 Winner of National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award.)
“I’d highly recommend
Cold Pursuit
to any romantic suspense reader.” —Harlequin Junkie.
“Toni Anderson’s new Cold Justice series is sizzling suspense and hot romance – the perfect summer read!” —Mom’s the Word.
(Cold Justice Book #1)
(Winner of the New England Readers’ Choice Award, and the 2015 Aspen Gold.)
“Toni magically blends sizzling chemistry between Alex and Mallory with lots of suspenseful action in
A Cold Dark Place
. At times I wanted to hide my eyes, not knowing if I could face what might or might not happen! The edge of your seat suspense is riveting!” —Harlequin Junkies.
“Recommended for fans of Toni Anderson and fans of dark romantic suspense. You’d definitely love this one!” —Maldivian Book Reviewer’s Realm of Romance.
(International bestseller. National Readers Choice Awards Finalist.)
“In this action-packed contemporary, Anderson (
Dangerous Waters
) weaves together a tapestry of powerful suspense and sizzling romance.” —
Publishers Weekly
.
“The pacing in this book is superb. The tension really never lets up … I never felt there was a good ‘stopping point’ in this book, which is probably why I was reading all night.” —Smart Bitches, Trashy Books.
(International bestseller. 2013 Daphne du Maurier Award Finalist.)
“With a haunting setting and a captivating cast of characters, Anderson has crafted a multifaceted mystery rife with secrets. Readers will have to focus, as red herrings abound, but the result is a compulsively engrossing page-turner.” —
Romantic Times
(4 Stars)
“A captivating mix of suspense and romance,
Dangerous Waters
will pull you under.” —Laura Griffin,
New York Times
and
USA Today
best-selling author
“With vibrant writing, a cast of damaged, captivating characters and a plot that’s deliciously diabolical,
Dangerous Waters
will have you mesmerized from page one.” —HEA
USA Today
“The vivid picture of the scenery adds ghostlike images to the dark and dangerous mystery. Plot twists interlock, never letting up until the last pages.” —Coffee Time Romance (5 Cups)
(2014 RITA® Finalist, and National Readers Choice Awards Finalist.)
“
The Killing Game
is an exhilarating, masterfully-crafted mix of life-and-death adventure and political intrigue. It’s also a riveting romance, and with the author’s trademark gritty and evocative prose, wily imagination and fierce respect for the plight of the snow leopard and the war-torn country it inhabits, this book is one unforgettable read.” —Kathy Altman Goodreads Review. (5 Stars)
“I’d recommend this to any romantic suspense reader looking for a unique, intricately woven story that will really touch you.” —Peaces of Me (5 Stars)
“This is a smart story. This is a sexy story. This is a well written story. This is one of my favorite romantic suspense stories I’ve read all year. I wish there was more!” —Love Affair With An e-Reader (5 Stars)
“Anderson writes with a gritty, fast-paced style, and her narrative is tense and evocative.” —HEA
USA Today
“… more substance than one would expect from a romantic thriller.” —
Library Journal Reviews
“
Edge of Survival
is without a doubt, one of the most exciting, romantic, sexy stories I’ve had the pleasure of reading this year and I will definitely be looking for more by Toni Anderson.” —Blithely Bookish (5 Stars)
“Sensual, different; romance with a bit of angst, just how I like them;
Edge of Survival
is a romantic suspense not to be missed.” —Maldivian Book Reviewer’s Realm of Romance (5 Stars)
“Whoever thinks a story concerning a woman who does fish research would be boring hasn’t read
Edge of Survival
!” —Book Lovers Inc. (5 Bookies)
(Best Book of 2010 Nominee—The Romance Reviews.)
“
Storm Warning
is an intense, provocative paranormal romance with a suspenseful twist…This is a book that I am unquestionably adding to my keeper collection.” —Night Owl Reviews (TOP PICK)
“It is exactly the way I like my romantic suspense novels to be.” —The Romance Reviews
“The plot is full of suspense and some pretty incredible plot twists. … will have you on the edge of your seat.” —Coffee Time Romance & More
(Best Book of 2010 Nominee—The Romance Reviews. National bestseller.)
“Deeply atmospheric and filled with twists and turns,
Sea of Suspicion
kept me flying eagerly through the pages.” —All About Romance
“
Sea of Suspicion
is one heck of a book! The twists, turns, passion, and many colorful characters give Ms. Anderson’s novel a delightful edge.” —Coffee Time Romance
“Set along the coast of Scotland,
Sea of Suspicion
is a riveting story of suspense and the depths and heights of human character.” —The Romance Reviews
(2014 Daphne du Maurier finalist.)
“A high intensity story, with action from the first page on, an intricate suspense tale with twists and turns that are surprising and a conclusion that is as near to closure as is possible to come. The characters are deep and rather brooding, but manage to lose themselves in each other. And the writing is clever, hot and altogether fabulous!” —Ripe for Reader
“From the opening scene I was turning the pages totally entranced in the story. I’ve loved all this authors books but at this moment this has to be my favorite.” —SnS Reviews
(National bestseller.)
“
Her Sanctuary
is a riveting fast-paced suspense story, filled with twists, turns, and danger. As the story flows seamlessly between the protagonists and antagonists, the tension rises to fever pitch. Just when you think you know the good guys from the bad, Anderson provides a surprising twist, or two.” —Night Owl Romance (TOP PICK)
“
Her Sanctuary
is a book I can easily and highly recommend for all readers and lovers of great books. It is truly worth every minute it takes to read, so head over to The Wild Rose Press and pick up a copy today.” —WRDF
“Suspenseful, riveting and explosive, this reader absolutely loved this story.” —Fallen Angel Reviews (5 Angels)
“Ms. Anderson presents us with one fantastic story that has me wanting more.” —Romance Junkies (4.5 Blue Ribbons)
“For a fast paced, enjoyable read filled with secrets and surprises,
Her Sanctuary
will fill all your expectations.” —Romance Reviews Today
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