Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Fatal Frost

GIVEAWAY

MEHL, NANCY
FATAL FROST

Following in her absentee father's footsteps in a law enforcement career, U.S. Marshal Mercy Brennan has just recovered from being shot in the line of duty. And, unbeknownst to her, her father's recent reappearance in her life has put her in the sights of St. Louis's most powerful gang. Her boss assigns Deputy U.S. Marshal Mark St. Laurent -- Mercy's ex-boyfriend -- to get her out of town until her safety can be guaranteed.

Unaware of the extent her boss and Mark have been keeping her in the dark, it isn't until a freak ice storm strands them at a remote location and out of contact with the district office that the full severity of their situation becomes clear. As the storm worsens, the forces of nature combine with a deadly enemy to put them in great danger. Can they survive long enough for help to arrive -- if help is even coming at all?

My Review:

Nancy Mehl like you've never read her before! And I'm lovin' it! I've always enjoyed the way this author spins a suspenseful tale but until Fatal Frost all those mysteries have involved quaint Old Order Mennonite towns and while I loved that aspect of series like Harmony, Road to Kingdom and Finding Sanctuary, I am over the moon about this new, hard-hitting law enforcement centred series.

Fatal Frost -- just the title sends a shiver up your spine, doesn't it? And brrr, curl up in front of a fire with a hot drink because the majority of this story takes place in the middle of a horrendous winter storm and Mehl's descriptive prose makes you feel like you're right there.

And be prepared for sinister chaos. These villains are e-v-i-l and sneaky and ruthless. I turned pages with breathless anticipation and read the last hundred in one gluttonous gulp. Great character dynamics and detailed backstory bring depth to both hero and heroine. Mercy is a walking contradiction. Even her name doesn't quite match her tough, stoic persona. She's built a wall around her heart and keeps everyone except childhood friend, Tally, at a distance.

She doesn't do relationships -- not even with a pet which is why her relationship with Mark came to a crashing halt. He said  'I love you' and she couldn't say it back. But she thought it and that was enough to send her running scared. Now they're together again facing danger at every turn. And neither of them have forgotten the intense emotions of their past. Seriously delicious -- and oh so torturous -- romance! As taut and tense as the relentless suspense.

An enthralling start to the Defenders of Justice series. Can't wait to read more!

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of Fatal Frost please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email address, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday December 11 2016. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

37 comments:

  1. I've recently won this book and anxiously waiting for it's arrival in my mailbox! A sinister plot & spine-chilling adventure you say, bring it on is what I say :-) Can't wait!

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    1. You're going to love it, Trixi. Nudge it to the top of your TBR pile!!!!

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  2. Looks like another great read from Nancy Mehl. Thanks for the giveaway. huletthouse at mchsi dot com

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    1. It's going to be an awesome series. Good luck, sweetpea.

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  3. My grandson is currently in college and has hopes of one day becoming a U.S. Marshal. Can you imagine how much this Grandma would worry if that happens! The book sounds like quite the thriller!

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    1. Oy -- worried and proud all at the same time. Good luck, rubynreba.

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  4. I keep seeing people squeal about this one! I must check it out. lattebooksAThotmailDOTcom

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    1. It's worth squealing about! Good luck, Susan.

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  5. This one is on my list to read. It sounds so suspenseful. Thanks for the review and giveaway! momrain(AT)aol(DOT)com

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  6. Nancy's books are awesome! Thank you for the chance to win it, Kav.
    Dblaser(at)windstream(dot)net

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  7. Sounds fantastic.

    mindyhoung AT msn DOT com

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  8. Looks intriguing. Thank you.
    leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com

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  9. Can't wait to read this one-- sounds so good. Thanks for the chance.
    pwestfall7 at hotmail dot com

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  10. This one is on my wish list. Great review, Kav. Has anyone told you lately that YOU ROCK.

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    1. mitziUNDERSCOREwanhamaATyahooDOTcom

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    2. I never want to miss a Nancy Mehl book. Good luck.

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  11. Sounds intriguing, thank you.
    Karenskrayons(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. I think your review was as descriptive as you say the book was. You almost have me too afraid to read it! haha tlhcoupon(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    1. Bwahahahaha! Beware! :-) Good luck, Terrill.

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  13. KAV, I'm so excited about Nancy's new series! Thank you for the fantastic review.
    psalm103and138 at gmail dot com

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    1. It's soooooo exciting! You'll love it. Good luck, Caryl.

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  14. Sounds good. Count me in, please, Kav! :)

    ckbarker @ gmail dot com

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  15. yup sounds good. cheetahthecat1986(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. Fatal Frost sounds like a really great book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy iamabho (at) gmail (dot) com

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  17. While I never used to read thrillers, it's become more fun lately. I especially like clean books like this.
    Dianna

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  18. Fatal Frost is one I've been hoping to read soon. I love your review! d[dot]brookmyer[at]yahoo[dot]com

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