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. 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. **Contains an exclusive, brand-new bonus scene featuring Ryan Sullivan and Meghan Donnelly.** Tropes: 🔥 Age Gap Romance - 🛏️ Only One Bed - 🕶️ Grumpy x Sunshine - 💣 Fake Relationship - 🚨 FBI Romantic Suspense - 🏃♀️ On the Run with Deadly Secrets Don’t miss this unputdownable story of danger, desire, and survival! READERS HAVE FALLEN FOR COLD TRUTH—WILL YOU? “ COLD TRUTH is full-throttle romantic suspense, a perfect mix of adrenaline and steam. Kurt Montana, the story’s badass HRT hero, is sure to be your next book boyfriend .” —Pamela Clare, author of the I-Team series “ 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! ” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Will keep you on the edge of your seat .” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ What a ride …. Non stop action, adventure, suspense, and of course romance !” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Toni has outdone herself with this fast paced read, full of slow burn passion , excitement, and perilous adventures, all expertly spun into a web of lies, deceit, murder, and chaos .” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ 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 !” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Wonderful .” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ This is such a fantastic book .” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ My first reaction to this book is s[a] big WOW !” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Wow ! Toni Anderson knocked it out of the park with this book. Let's just say its 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 .” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ___ 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. COLD JUSTICE® SERIES (Steamy romantic thrillers at the BAU) A Cold Dark Place (Book 1) Cold Pursuit (Book 2) Cold Light of Day (Book 3) Cold Fear (Book 4) Cold in the Shadows (Book 5) Cold Hearted (Book 6) Cold Secrets (Book 7) Cold Malice (Book 8) A Cold Dark Promise (Book 9 (novella)) Cold Blooded (Book 10) COLD JUSTICE® - THE NEGOTIATORS (Romantic suspense with negotiator heroes) Cold & Deadly (Book 1) Colder Than Sin (Book 2) Cold Wicked Lies (Book 3) Cold Cruel Kiss (Book 4) Cold As Ice (Book 5) COLD JUSTICE® - MOST WANTED (Steamy romantic thrillers with members of the Hostage Rescue Team) Cold Silence (Book 1) Cold Deceit (Book 2) Cold Snap (Book 3) Cold Fury (Book 4) Cold Spite (Book 5) Cold Truth (Book 6) Cold Heat (Book 7) Coming next!