FROZEN IN ICE is the first book in Cynthia Eden’s Ice Breaker Cold Case series. When I first saw the cover for FROZEN IN ICE I thought – wow! The story definitely lived up to the cover. I’m a huge Cynthia Eden fan, but this is a new favorite for sure. Cynthia Eden sets the tone right from the beginning. The story opens with Delilah “Lila” Darrow and billionaire Archer Radcliffe all dressed up and playing a sexually charged game of cat-and-mouse with each other. Lila is looking at Archer as a predator that she wants to make her prey, and Archer is captivated by Lila. The reader, and Archer, quickly learns who Lila really is and what her true purpose in pursuing Archer is. Lila is a reporter part of an online group that investigates cold cases with hopes of recovering missing people. They’ve set their sights on Archer because he is the prime suspect in the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend.
Lila’s group the “Ice Breakers” is reminiscent of the professional group in Cynthia Eden’s (also fabulous) romantic suspense L.O.S.T. series. The Ice Breakers solve cold cases – specifically ones in which somebody has disappeared. I would love to see a potential crossover in a future book. There’s oodles of sexual tension as these two people alternately try to fight their obvious attraction, and deliciously give in to it. There’s also a push-and-pull as Lila goes back and forth evaluating how much she believes Archer. I actually think Lila is quicker to trust Archer than Archer is to believe that Lila trusts him. Because FROZEN IN ICE is told from alternating perspectives, the reader gets a little more insight into the two main characters and their motives, but there is still that glimmer of doubt. It’s fascinating to see how both Delilah and Archer have lost someone, but how differently they dealt with being left behind and solving their respective mysteries. Cynthia Eden is such a phenomenal storyteller. There were moments that I kept drawing comparisons in my mind to Daphne du Maurier’s classic gothic novel REBECCA. I kept wondering what the true relationship between Archer and his former fiance was like before he revealed all to Delilah. Cynthia Eden always keeps you guessing. I love how Delilah is caring, yet smart and savvy at the same time. She knocks Archer off balance, and her resourcefulness and drive act like a beacon for him.
FROZEN IN ICE starts out dazzling the reader with elegance and sex appeal and evolves into a taut thriller and compelling love story. Whether you normally enjoy romantic suspense or not, I wholeheartedly recommend reading FROZEN IN ICE. I look forward to Cynthia Eden’s next book.
Delilah “Lila” Darrow doesn’t belong in the world of the rich and famous, but for one night, she’s going to wear the fanciest dress she can find and pretend that she does. Her plan—get close to reclusive billionaire Archer Radcliffe and find out…is he a murderer?
She knows exactly what Archer likes. She knows how to slip beneath his guard. She knows how to make him fall for her. With the right tools, Delilah believes she can finally make Archer pay for the crime he committed so long ago.
Payback is calling…and she’s wearing a dress made for sin.
Delilah is part of a group of crime solvers called the Ice Breakers—an online team made up of individuals who have the goal of solving cold cases. Five years ago, Delilah’s sister disappeared without a trace. Since then, Delilah has made it her mission to close as many unsolved cases as possible. Archer Radcliffe will be the latest target in her quest.
Except…Archer turns the tables on her. He sees through her lies. Tries to seduce her. And, he also swears his innocence.
Can she trust him? Or is he playing her?
Now that he has Delilah at his side, Archer can finally get the justice—the vengeance—he has craved. The only problem? The beautiful Delilah will be in danger. But Archer intends to stick close to her. So close that the world will believe they are completely in love. So close that a deadly enemy will want to strike. So close that just maybe—if he’s not careful—Archer might begin to fall for the woman he intends to use…
Author’s note: Archer is rich, powerful, and definitely not a man you want as an enemy. Desire can be deadly, and revenge is always best served ice cold. Looking for danger, suspense, scorching scenes, and maybe even a few cold chills? FROZEN IN ICE has you covered.
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