A heart-pounding Romantic Thriller from New York Times bestselling author Toni Anderson.

She searches for the dead. He's sworn to protect the living. Together, they uncover a secret someone will kill to keep buried...

When forensic anthropologist Zoe Miller discovers human remains deep in the unforgiving Sonoran Desert, she sets off a deadly chain reaction. Suddenly hunted by ruthless killers, Zoe finds herself in the protective custody of FBI Hostage Rescue Team operator Seth Hopper—a brooding, ex-Navy SEAL with a strict no-attachment policy.

But danger forces them on a desperate cross-country road trip, where sizzling tension and buried secrets threaten to ignite more than just bullets.

Zoe is determined to find justice. Seth is determined to keep her alive. Neither is ready for the wildfire that sparks between them.

And the deeper they dig, the more terrifying the truth becomes...

Reader Tropes:

Band of Brothers
Woman in Peril
Protector / Bodyguard
Law Enforcement Hero / FBI
STEM Heroine
Road Trip Romance
Only One Bed
Enemies to Lovers Vibes
Forbidden Attraction
Afraid to Commit

Don't miss this unputdownable story of danger, desire, and survival!

WHAT READERS SAY...

"Wow, this book was soooo good, I devoured it in one night!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Every book of Toni's holds you hostage until the end. Cold Deceit might be her best yet." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Action, heat, and heart. A five-star thrill ride!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Cold Deceit packs a wallop—suspenseful, sexy, and emotionally gripping." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"This one's going straight to my favorites list." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"So good, I just didn't want it to end." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Fell in love with these characters... action-packed and emotional!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Romantic suspense doesn't get any better than this." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Toni's books are gripping Romantic Thrillers packed with suspense, sizzling chemistry, and unforgettable heroes. Each book is a standalone with a powerful HEA, set in an addictive, interconnected world.

Winner of the Romantic Suspense category of the New England Readers' Choice Awards and a finalist in the Romantic Suspense category in the NERFA.

For fans of Laura Griffin, Nora Roberts, Karen Rose, and Sandra Brown.