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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
Trauma, danger and death chase FBI Negotiator Quentin Savage and Haley Cramer, co-owner of a private security firm, as they are in a fight for their lives. The danger of being on a volcanic island certainly doesn’t make things any easier for them. While the book and their time together starts off hot when it comes to Quentin and Haley, there is also something that is a clear stretch for me as a reader to have to read about. There is sexual assault and an extreme amount of violence in this book.
Beyond that, especially since this is the second book that I have read by Toni Anderson, I know going in that there is going to be a lot of action, sex and violence. Quinton proves to be the ideal hero in this book. He takes his responsibility to protect Haley very seriously and in her words, he lives up to his name Savage, which she will take any day when it comes to the fact that he is doing everything he can to keep her alive.
Both Quentin and Haley were fabulous in this story. Quentin because of his genius, strength and morality. The fact that as a widower, he doesn’t know if he can forget his wife. With Haley, her resilience and kindness shone through. Considering that Haley had been kidnapped and Quentin did everything he could to save her and keep her safe, despite the trauma that she experienced, it is no wonder that they had any chance at all when it came to considering whether they could have a future together.
Meanwhile, while they were on the run, someone else had been kidnapped, and that is a volcanologist named Darby O’Roarke. Her trauma was palpable and not only was she saved by both Quentin and Haley, she too showed remarkable strength.
The action and intensity, including the steamy sex scenes, are nonstop, clearly making this an easy one-sitting read. Although I only have the third book in the series, Cold Wicked Lies, for review, I am glad that I went ahead read this as well as the first book in the series Cold & Deadly. I really love continuity in this series serves it in spades.
Beyond that, especially since this is the second book that I have read by Toni Anderson, I know going in that there is going to be a lot of action, sex and violence. Quinton proves to be the ideal hero in this book. He takes his responsibility to protect Haley very seriously and in her words, he lives up to his name Savage, which she will take any day when it comes to the fact that he is doing everything he can to keep her alive.
Both Quentin and Haley were fabulous in this story. Quentin because of his genius, strength and morality. The fact that as a widower, he doesn’t know if he can forget his wife. With Haley, her resilience and kindness shone through. Considering that Haley had been kidnapped and Quentin did everything he could to save her and keep her safe, despite the trauma that she experienced, it is no wonder that they had any chance at all when it came to considering whether they could have a future together.
Meanwhile, while they were on the run, someone else had been kidnapped, and that is a volcanologist named Darby O’Roarke. Her trauma was palpable and not only was she saved by both Quentin and Haley, she too showed remarkable strength.
The action and intensity, including the steamy sex scenes, are nonstop, clearly making this an easy one-sitting read. Although I only have the third book in the series, Cold Wicked Lies, for review, I am glad that I went ahead read this as well as the first book in the series Cold & Deadly. I really love continuity in this series serves it in spades.
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
High-stakes forced proximity. Island survival. Love after loss. Real friends and fake friends.
Kidnapping, torture, murder, rape x a lot, betrayals, death of wife and child.
Kidnapping, torture, murder, rape x a lot, betrayals, death of wife and child.
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Colder Than Sin is the 2nd book in the Cold Justice: Crossfire series by Toni Anderson. A crossover series that introduces new characters alongside with some of the favorites from the Cold Justice series, everyone who has loved the first title of this crossover series, Cold and Deadly, would have been eagerly awaiting for the story of the Chief of the FBI’s Crisis Negotiation Unit, Quentin Savage.
Quentin is in Indonesia for a conference, when on the very last night his gaze falls on the bombshell of a beauty that is Haley Cramer. Haley is a partner to a topnotch security firm in the US, and even though there is mutual interest on the part of both Haley and Quentin, they both decide to leave it at that, that is until fate intervenes.
Things take a dangerous turn when the hotel is attacked by militants in the middle of the night, killing almost everyone who had been present, with Qunetin and Haley barely surviving, only to find themselves taken hostage by the militant group. Thus begins a harrowing couple of days that is brutal on both of them, that brings them closer together in a way which otherwise may not have happened.
I liked Colder Than Sin and the premise upon which the plot is built. As always, I enjoyed thoroughly, the science behind Toni’s research which always tells me how well read and up-to-date she is on current affairs of the world. Reading her books is a joy always, because of that fact.
Colder than Sin is action-packed and definitely has some heavy material within it that some readers might find difficult to get through. Especially when it comes to Darby O’Roarke, the student who was held under captive for days, before Haley and Quentin rescues her, and also elements of Haley’s dark past as well.
There were a couple of things that perhaps detracted a bit from my enjoyment factor. By the time the attack had taken place, I had kind of figured out who the villain was, because the clues were quite prominent, perhaps what Toni wanted as well.
Quentin was a great guy in many ways; kind, considerate, and sexy, all in one. His past makes him a bit wary of putting his heart on the line once again, but then again, none of us have any control over whom we love and how we fall in love – it just happens.
When it does, Quentin does know that he has been given a second chance, but the guilt of moving on and the difficulties when it comes to opening up about fragility of own emotions is not easily overcome, even if you are a topnotch hostage negotiator.
At times, I felt that there was too much emphasis on depicting Quentin as the good guy, when everything he does, says, and thinks alludes to just that. Quentin would have been just as likable, had the reader being left to draw their own conclusion on who he is and what he stands for.
Haley was a tough cookie in many ways. A childhood that had been less than ideal, she is a survivor in many aspects, something that makes her perfect for the role of teaming up with Quentin on such a harrowing journey. While the sex between Haley and Quentin is combustible, I cannot say that I fell in love with them, either individually or together. All I can say that I felt that was something elemental missing between the two that I just cannot put my finger on.
I really liked how Toni brought to the forefront the challenges that we women have to face to compete in a man’s world. It is not mean feat to pull that off without sounding preachy and self-righteous which is noteworthy in my opinion. That is one of the reasons why I love Toni’s voice – she does every theme she takes on justice by getting to the very heart of the matter in a way that only she is able to.
Towards the end, I was really intrigued by the connection between Eban Winters and Darby, and I am very much looking forward to getting my hands on their story. Hopefully soon!
Final Verdict: Toni’s second installment in her Cold Justice: Crossfire series is filled with action packed moments, tough situations, and steamy love scenes in a way that makes for enjoyable reading!
Rating = 3.75/5
For more reviews and quotes, please visit A Maldivian's Passion for Romance
Quentin is in Indonesia for a conference, when on the very last night his gaze falls on the bombshell of a beauty that is Haley Cramer. Haley is a partner to a topnotch security firm in the US, and even though there is mutual interest on the part of both Haley and Quentin, they both decide to leave it at that, that is until fate intervenes.
Things take a dangerous turn when the hotel is attacked by militants in the middle of the night, killing almost everyone who had been present, with Qunetin and Haley barely surviving, only to find themselves taken hostage by the militant group. Thus begins a harrowing couple of days that is brutal on both of them, that brings them closer together in a way which otherwise may not have happened.
I liked Colder Than Sin and the premise upon which the plot is built. As always, I enjoyed thoroughly, the science behind Toni’s research which always tells me how well read and up-to-date she is on current affairs of the world. Reading her books is a joy always, because of that fact.
Colder than Sin is action-packed and definitely has some heavy material within it that some readers might find difficult to get through. Especially when it comes to Darby O’Roarke, the student who was held under captive for days, before Haley and Quentin rescues her, and also elements of Haley’s dark past as well.
There were a couple of things that perhaps detracted a bit from my enjoyment factor. By the time the attack had taken place, I had kind of figured out who the villain was, because the clues were quite prominent, perhaps what Toni wanted as well.
Quentin was a great guy in many ways; kind, considerate, and sexy, all in one. His past makes him a bit wary of putting his heart on the line once again, but then again, none of us have any control over whom we love and how we fall in love – it just happens.
When it does, Quentin does know that he has been given a second chance, but the guilt of moving on and the difficulties when it comes to opening up about fragility of own emotions is not easily overcome, even if you are a topnotch hostage negotiator.
At times, I felt that there was too much emphasis on depicting Quentin as the good guy, when everything he does, says, and thinks alludes to just that. Quentin would have been just as likable, had the reader being left to draw their own conclusion on who he is and what he stands for.
Haley was a tough cookie in many ways. A childhood that had been less than ideal, she is a survivor in many aspects, something that makes her perfect for the role of teaming up with Quentin on such a harrowing journey. While the sex between Haley and Quentin is combustible, I cannot say that I fell in love with them, either individually or together. All I can say that I felt that was something elemental missing between the two that I just cannot put my finger on.
I really liked how Toni brought to the forefront the challenges that we women have to face to compete in a man’s world. It is not mean feat to pull that off without sounding preachy and self-righteous which is noteworthy in my opinion. That is one of the reasons why I love Toni’s voice – she does every theme she takes on justice by getting to the very heart of the matter in a way that only she is able to.
Towards the end, I was really intrigued by the connection between Eban Winters and Darby, and I am very much looking forward to getting my hands on their story. Hopefully soon!
Final Verdict: Toni’s second installment in her Cold Justice: Crossfire series is filled with action packed moments, tough situations, and steamy love scenes in a way that makes for enjoyable reading!
Rating = 3.75/5
For more reviews and quotes, please visit A Maldivian's Passion for Romance
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault
I did think this book started out fast paced, and full of action. From Haley's initial escape to the terrorist attack to the jungle/rain forest escape.
Fair warning, there is discussion of sexual assault, the threat of assault, as well as actual assault and violence. Some of the violence is also graphic.
At some point, this book went on for way too long. I listened to the audiobook and at approximately 25, 26 chapters into the book, we had not gotten much closer to who was behind the attack or why the attack occurred. There were 38 chapters and an epilogue to the audiobook.
I thought the narration was well done, but I didn't think this book would ever end. The ending did allow for a couple of surprises. It really made you wonder about the depth of human depravity and evil.
Fair warning, there is discussion of sexual assault, the threat of assault, as well as actual assault and violence. Some of the violence is also graphic.
At some point, this book went on for way too long. I listened to the audiobook and at approximately 25, 26 chapters into the book, we had not gotten much closer to who was behind the attack or why the attack occurred. There were 38 chapters and an epilogue to the audiobook.
I thought the narration was well done, but I didn't think this book would ever end. The ending did allow for a couple of surprises. It really made you wonder about the depth of human depravity and evil.