Cold Truth

Librarian and amateur sleuth Rowena Smith never expected her search for her biological father to end in murder. But when her research leads her to a bloody crime scene and the card of FBI Supervisory Special Agent Kurt Montana, she makes a desperate call for help.

Kurt, a hardened FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader, is ready to head home after a failed undercover op—until Rowena’s voice stops him cold. Minutes later, the flight he should have been on crashes, killing everyone onboard. Kurt knows one thing: Rowena just saved his life.

Now they're on the run through southern Africa, hunted by powerful, unknown enemies who will stop at nothing to keep the truth buried. Forced into hiding, they fake a relationship to stay one step ahead—but their chemistry is all too real.

As danger mounts and secrets unravel, their fake romance turns into something raw, intense, and deeply personal.

An action-packed Romantic Thriller from New York Times bestselling author Toni Anderson—perfect for fans of age-gap romance, alpha protectors, and high-stakes suspense.

Tropes:

• Age Gap Romance
• Only One Bed
• Grumpy x Sunshine
• Fake Relationship
• Romantic Suspense
• On the Run
• Law Enforcement Hero
• Protector Hero
• Woman in Danger
• Secrets and Lies
• Murder Investigation

READERS HAVE FALLEN FOR COLD TRUTH—WILL YOU?

“This is thekind of book that reminds you why you fell in love with romantic suspense in the first place.” —Amazon bestselling author Isabel Jolie.

“If you're looking for page-turning action, gripping suspense, smart writing, and irresistible romance, Toni Anderson delivers. Every time.” ~Claire Kingsley, USA Today Bestselling Author.

“Toni Anderson just wrote a book I never thought I’d needed and it has left me quite literally...speechless.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Oh wow! This book literally had everything!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“What a ride…. Non stop action, adventure, suspense, and of course romance!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Love, love, love this book. The characters are so well written and deep. It is gritty, sexy and sweet while action packed.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“The best book I’ve read this year!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This is such a fantastic book.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow! Toni Anderson knocked it out of the park with this book. Let's just say it's an exciting fast paced read and just when you think they reached safety, Wham!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Didn’t want to put the book down. A real page turner.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Another truly captivating story.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“OMG! What a wild ride… a highly unlikely yet lovely romance makes for an utterly perfect read." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


ADDITIONAL BOOK DETAILS:

Genre: Romantic Suspense / Romantic Thriller
Series: Cold Justice® – Most Wanted (Book 6)
Standalone: Yes
Primary Characters:

• FBI Hostage Rescue Team agent

• British librarian searching for her biological father

Core Elements:

• Murder discovery

• International setting (southern Africa)

• Fugitive flight

• Investigation tied to a hidden past

• Forced proximity under threat

Tone: Suspense-driven, character-focused
Violence: Present (murder, pursuit)
Romance: Central, develops under danger