
Exposing hidden secrets could prove lethal.
Within minutes of investigating a cold case murder, officer Carmen Hollis is shot at and rescued by a local teacher and single dad. Saving local cops isn’t undercover Special Agent Jonah Drake’s mission, but as threats to Carmen escalate, he can’t turn away. When his drug investigation and her cold case collide, secrets won’t stay hidden. Not when someone wants Carmen dead.
My Review:
An impressive opening scene, filled with just the right amount of suspense and danger provides a thrilling meet-cute for this hero and heroine. And the story just keeps getting better from there.
Bullard strikes a nice balance between the high-octane scenes and the getting-to-know each other scenes. Enough danger and suspense to keep me on edge punctuated by some lovely restful interludes filled with fun, family…and romance. Jonah’s daughter is an adorable scene stealer, as is Carmen’s foster pup.
And the mystery surrounding the suspense — phew! There’s a cold case and a current case and Carmen’s family drama and they all kept me on my toes and second guessing all my foregone conclusions. My sleuthing armchair got a real workout before everything wraps up by the epic epilogue!
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a gently read paperback copy and available to any reader anywhere in the whole wide world so — YAY — another International Giveaway!
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Cold Case Contraband, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday August 26, 2023.
Please please PLEASE tell me there are lots of cute moments with Jonah hanging out with his daughter!!! Because it is SO CUTE when authors include those cute moments in books!!!
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I always fall hard for the single dad heroes. 🙂 Good luck, Courtney!
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My sleuthing armchair always appreciates a good workout!
manderley23 at gmail dot com
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Gotta keep them in good condition, right? Good luck, Kimmy!
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“Cold Case Contraband” seems to have everything I enjoy in a book – mystery, suspense and some sweet romance. I do love the cold case stories! Can’t wait to get my hands on this book and see if I can put my sleuthing skills to work through the pages of the of the story.
Thank you for the chance to win a copy!
2clowns at arkansas dot net
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I really enjoy cold case stories too. Good luck, Kay!
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I do enjoy these books, thanks for opportunity Kav to win them.
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Good luck, Becky!
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Love cold case stories. Thank you for sharing. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
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I really love them too — so much scope for the mystery angle. Good luck, Lucy!
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I always love playing armchair detective when reading suspense books. I get it right sometimes. Sounds like a great story!
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It’s so much fun to try and figure out the whodunnit before the hero and heroine. Good luck, Maryann!
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I love “cold cases”. Sounds great!!
Connie
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Cold cases are the best! Good luck, Connie!
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