Melissa "Lissa" Sherman has returned to her childhood home, but danger lurks in every corner of her once quiet hometown. A decades old secret has already led to one murder and now Lissa finds herself smack in the midst of a second murder when her car is used as a weapon. Worse yet, the victim is the father of the man she has never been able to forget, even after Mack broke her heart. Meanwhile, Lissa is being stalked, and the actions of her stalker are escalating.

COLD HEARTS is the second book in Sharon Sala's Secrets and Lies series. While COLD HEARTS can be read as a standalone, the ongoing thread involving the murders is far too intriguing to miss even a single moment. Sharon Sala gives us new insights into the murders while throwing one heck of a twist at us. I'm still stunned and in shock by the conclusion of COLD HEARTS. I can't wait to get my hands on the third book!

Sharon Sala does a marvelous job at balancing the ongoing storyline while developing a warm and deeply moving romance. Mack and Lissa's love story tugs on your heart, particularly when the full details surrounding their original breakup come to light. I love the flashback memories from them as it helps us see the depth of their love and makes the rekindling of it all the more believable.

Sharon Sala is the absolute master of romantic suspense and COLD HEARTS once again demonstrates her ability to craft beautiful and emotionally intense stories. I love how Sharon Sala creates real world scenarios for her characters as she sensitively addresses tough issues. COLD HEARTS is an absolute gem and I can't wait to see how the Secrets and Lies series concludes!