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Cold Deceit Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Toni Anderson (Author), Eric G. Dove (Narrator), Toni Anderson Inc. (Publisher)
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A tenacious forensic anthropologist needs protection from an elite FBI Hostage Rescue Team operator as they search for a ruthless killer in this Romantic Thriller by New York Times bestselling author Toni Anderson.

When forensic anthropologist Zoe Miller stumbles across a murder victim in the blisteringly hostile Sonoran Desert, she triggers a chain of events that puts her in the crosshairs of a ruthless killer.

FBI HRT operator Seth Hopper is on secret assignment near the Mexican border when he suddenly finds himself on a rescue mission. The former Navy SEAL is ordered to protect Zoe, whether she likes it or not, which sets them off on a cross-country journey back to Virginia.

Zoe has good reason not to trust a man like Seth, but there is no denying the scorching heat that flares between them, hotter than the desert sun. Can Zoe find justice for the murdered woman? Or will the killers close in to destroy them both….

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  1. Listening Length
    10 hours and 4 minutes
  2. Author
    Toni Anderson
  3. Narrator
    Eric G. Dove
  4. Audible release date
    December 6, 2022
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Toni Anderson Inc.
  7. ASIN
    B0BP8DPK9N
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 10 hours and 4 minutes
Author Toni Anderson
Narrator Eric G. Dove
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date December 06, 2022
Publisher Toni Anderson Inc.
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0BP8DPK9N
Best Sellers Rank #66,242 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#2,862 in Romantic Suspense (Audible Books & Originals)
#12,907 in Romantic Suspense (Books)

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Vicki
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reading
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2022
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Zoe is an anthropologist who with three friends has spent her life combing the desert for skeletons of migrants who got lost and died. She's decided on one more trip and then she's moving to the East coast for an academic position. Little did she know how much her life was about to change. She not only finds a skeleton but the body of a young woman who was raped and murdered. It's too late to do anything that night but she finds a medallion and a tooth and takes them for evidence. She and her friends find a hotel to stay in with a diner. That's when she and Seth see each other for the first and there's an instant attraction for both of them. Seth is an FBI agent on a special mission to find a traitor who's feeding information to the Cartel. He and his group pull out and run into an ambush. Then he gets word that Zoe and her friends have been kidnapped and he's given the task of rescuing them. Zoe's mother is the Vice President of the US and all stops are pulled out to find her. Their story is spellbinding.
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Alice'sThoughts
5.0 out of 5 stars Something to add to this and furture Toni Anderson books
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
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Hello,
      Toni, I love your FBI books and read them as soon as they come out. They all have a good mystery along with an engaging love story.
      I have two suggestions. In "Cold Snap", at the end of the book, there are several pages with "useful ACRONYM definitions" that are used throughout the book and in many of your other books.
      Since I read all your books on my Kindle, it is hard to go to the back each time I need a definition. Could you please send out a list in your newsletter or put the definitions on your site so they could be printed for easy reference. I tried to copy them from my Kindle, but wasn't able to do it.
      Since it seems that your books are self published, whoever edits them should know the basics of English. That is that "him, her and me" should not be used as the subject of a sentence. Also, "I" is not the object of a verb in a sentence. Since your characters are all well-educated people, they should not be mangling English this way. It detracts from the book as I read it.
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Mariisms
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun new characters and exciting plot
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2022
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I really enjoy the COLD books. This is a continuation of Cold Silence starring the HRT team. I enjoy Toni Anderson's books is always a great mix of romance and action and interesting plots. Cold Deceit mixes dealing with cartels, anthropologist, dead bodies, drug trafficking and a whole lot more.

I like the setting which is different from all the previous books which is on Arizona. The plot builds up from Zoe Miller finding a body she shouldn't have to cartel fights to them on the run. It also links some subplots from the other books. But this can be read as a stand alone. I like the hero Seth he's not perfect but he's loyal and honest. Zoe Miller daughter of the Vice President can be your normal rich girl heroine but she's not she's aware of her priveledge and dedicated to her job.

There's a lot of angst between Zoe and Seth after admitting their attraction, a lot of insecurity and trust issues. The humor alleviated the tension. As always the romantic suspense is well done. I admit this was took a while for me to get into plot wise but when it's on it's on. Bit rushed ending though. Can't wait for the next book it looks good.
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Loves Fiction
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023
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I liked Zoe as a heroine, smart, caring and so human. Seth was a professional, who was human enough to fall for Zoe and risked his career. I enjoyed the action, adventure and drama of this story. This author is very good at suspense!
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Cherlym
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertained on so Many Levels
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2022
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Packed a wallop. Cold Deceit not only entertained on so many levels it resonated with me. I have been to the Sonoran Desert, I lived in Scottsdale and on the border, Nogales and El Paso. People being taken advantage of, getting lost, dying in the dessert. Toni not only entertained, she made me think. The secret assignment our HRT operator was on, yup - sadly true. Zoe our anthropologists has her own secrets. There are a couple of knock out twists I did not see coming and made me love this book even more. When a connection is made, well my ebook sizzled so hot it almost burned up. That is my least favorite part, but the plot is so well done and makes me care. One sitting read that made my heart palpitate. Thank you for the arc! I freely volunteer my thoughts and opinions. #colddeceit #tonianderson #toniandersoninc #bookfunnel
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Deb
5.0 out of 5 stars Holy moly! how things can go wrong in a heartbeat!
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023
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Zoe (daughter of the VP) and her friends give up weekends searching for the bones of people, mainly illegal immigrants, who never made it across the desert. But, that work turns deadly on their last trip. Into the situation comes Seth and JJ, members of the FBI HRT, who are sent to rescue. And, things get even more complicated and intriguing This story is riveting, scary, and fast paced. Nonstop action! Great story and series
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Cindy O
4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of surprises and twists
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2022
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A romantic suspense centering on prevalent issues like illegal border crossings and cartels. Mix in a forensic anthropologist team who search for bodies of immigrants who happen to come across a recently murdered woman in the Sonoran Desert and you have a great story.

Lots of surprises and twists throughout along with a surprising addition to the HRT team. Ryan Sullivan was part of the HER series from years ago where due to the grief over losing his wife he drowned his sorrows in alcohol and women and neglecting his daughter. Seems he has at least started putting his life back together and has a potential love interest that I hope spurns a book.

Love Toni’s books and can't wait for the next in the series.
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Chance Encounters
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this then binge them all!
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2022
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What I love about this author's books is that I don't have to read them in order (though once you discover her you'll definitely want to read them all!) This newest book absolutely fascinated me--nothing is better than when I learn new things while being fully entertained. The writing is taut, the action nonstop, and the romance is killer hot. It's the perfect mix of intelligent suspense and fiery romance. Highly recommended!
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2023
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I love all of Toni Anderson books. This one is no different. :)
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Toni Anderson
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2022
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I absolutely loved this book. You feel so safe with this author. Loved the characters, loved the detail involved with the operations (no idea how accurate it is but it all seems so plausible to me) No matter how many I read (and there are quite a few) they never feel samey or tired and despite the subject matter being quite repetitive (hero rescues kick ass damsel as they fight their attraction to each other 😊) each book feels as fresh as the first. Love being part of this fictional spec ops community and can't wait to read where the next will take me.
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Carol Gray
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific read
Reviewed in Australia on January 2, 2023
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Very hard to put down once you start reading. Loved it
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CLAYR CATHERALL
5.0 out of 5 stars Romantic suspense
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2022
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Cold Deceit is the second book in Most Wanted, but seventeenth book in the Cold Justice series. All books are standalone stories.

Seth and Zoe’s story is one of my favourites so far. It was non stop action and suspense. I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish.

Zoe is anthropologist, and has spent a lot of her time searching for missing migrant remains in the desert. So she can return them to their loved ones. While working she encounters a body, that lands her in world of trouble….

FBI HRT operator Seth Hopper will do anything in his power to keep her safe….
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Reading For Escape
4.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2023
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I liked the main characters and Seth's team mates. It's always sad when you find out who the bad guys are, as well as the obvious ones. It's a good story and well rounded. Zoe is a strong woman which I imagine you'd have to be to put up with the lifestyle. Touches on some difficult themes throughout but worth the read.
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