Cold Heat, book seven in Toni Anderson’s Cold Justice: Most Wanted series, delivers an intense, fast-paced romantic tale that hits hard from the very first chapter. Toni Anderson blends action, danger, and emotion in a way that keeps the story moving.
Title: Cold Heat
Author(s): Toni Anderson
Series: Cold Justice: Most Wanted #7
Also in this series: Cold Silence , Cold Deceit , Cold Snap , Cold Fury , Cold Spite, Cold Truth
Published by Toni Anderson Inc. on January 10, 2026
Pages: 380
Genre(s): Romantic Suspense
Source: Author
Format: eArc
Purchase: Amazon|Audible
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Every operator has a weakness.
She just became his.FBI HRT operator Jordan Krychek has built his life around discipline and duty, hiding scars that run bone-deep. The night his family was murdered, the man responsible vanished into the wind. Now that ghost has reappeared—and a woman Jordan has sworn to protect is caught in the crossfire.
Daisy Montana doesn’t need a bodyguard, least of all her father’s dangerously intense teammate. But when a terrorist targets her area of research, and a killer from Jordan’s past resurfaces, she becomes a pawn in a deadly game of vengeance.
Forced into hiding—and into each other’s arms—the line between duty and desire combusts. From Mexico to Virginia, a relentless enemy draws them into a web of deception and betrayal. As the stakes rise and the body count climbs, Jordan and Daisy must untangle the mystery of what the next target might be, before it's too late.
This time, Jordan’s mission is personal. And protecting Daisy might cost him everything—including his heart.
COLD HEAT delivers explosive action, heart-stopping suspense, and the kind of forbidden love that will bring even the most hardened operator to his knees.
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Jordan Krycheck and Daisy Montana first appeared in Cold Truth, and that introduction had me looking forward to their story. Their dynamic was strong from the start, and it was clear even then that there was more beneath the surface worth exploring. Cold Heat delivers all expected. The tension, the shared history, and the sexual tension evident up from their earlier appearances landed in a satisfying way. Everything comes together naturally, giving their relationship depth.
In Cold Heat, I finally got to see what makes Jordan and Daisy tick. The first chapter gives a detailed look into Jordan’s past, and that insight not only grounds his character but also sets the tone for the remainder of the story.
Daisy is the daughter of the hero from Cold Truth. She’s carrying a huge chip on her shoulder, especially where Jordan is concerned, and after their encounter in the previous installment, she went out of her way to avoid him. But when a colleague of hers is murdered, that distance becomes impossible to maintain. Jordan’s protection quickly shifts from inconvenient to absolutely necessary, and avoidance is no longer an option.
In Cold Heat, the twists and turns keep the tension high, but the romance is just as strong. Jordan and Daisy’s connection builds naturally, moving from reluctant proximity to something charged and undeniable. Their chemistry sizzles against the backdrop of danger, making every moment they share feel intense and earned. It’s a slow burn that pays off, giving the story heart as well as suspense.
Overall, Cold Heat gave me all I hoped for. The suspense, the twists, and the chemistry between Jordan and Daisy all come together perfectly. It’s fast-paced, gripping, and full of heart. Definitely a great addition to the Cold Justice: Most Wanted series.
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About Toni Anderson
Toni Anderson writes award-winning, bestselling, FBI Romantic Thrillers. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, RITA® finalist, science nerd, professional tourist, dog lover, gardener, mom. Anderson’s books have won the Readers’ Choice Award, Aspen Gold, National Excellence in Romance Fiction, Book Buyers’ Best. Originally from a small town in Shropshire, England, Toni studied Marine Biology at University of Liverpool (B.Sc.) and University of St. Andrews (Ph.D.) with the intention she’d never be far from the ocean. Well, that plan backfired and she ended up in the Canadian prairies with her biology professor husband, two kids, a rescue dog, and a laid-back leopard gecko. Toni started writing while pregnant with her first child and never stopped. Her greatest achievements are mastering the Tokyo subway, climbing Ben Lomond, snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, and surviving fifteen Winnipeg winters (fingers crossed). She loves to travel for research purposes and was lucky enough to visit the Strategic Information and Operations Center inside FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. in 2016. She also got to shove another (police) car off the road during pursuit training at the Writer’s Police Academy. Basically she has way too much fun!
