Cold Threat by Nancy Mehl is a really good story. I was hooked from page one and hated to put this book down. I enjoyed being back in River and Tony’s world. Getting to meet Tony’s parents and sister is a hoot. Ray, Tony’s dad, is a seasoned Police Detective who very much does everything he can to see Justice fulfilled. I like how Ray is clearly good at his job, but respects the talents and skills of Tony and River. Ray could be full of himself based on all he’s accomplished and all his years as a detective, but he isn’t. He’s a humble man who knows when he needs help, and he is not afraid or ashamed to ask when he needs it. I really respect that about his character. Beth, Tony’s mother, is warm and caring. Her heart is as big as Texas. She is the sort of person who would give the shirt off her back if she thought someone needed it. Oh, and she feeds everyone. I wanted to jump into the pages of this book to get a yummy home-cooked meal. LOL! And then there is Aimee. Aimee is complicated. You’ll have to read the book to find out why. Regardless of Aimee’s issues, I very much enjoyed the role family plays in this story, and I loved seeing River interact with Tony’s family. River’s family dynamic is so different, comparatively speaking, it was fun seeing her adjust to a different way of doing family. As far as the mystery goes, I was pulled in immediately. The twists and turns that Mehl takes readers on are intense. It’s what made me read well into the night. I had to see if my guesses about whodunit were correct or not. I also really appreciate the timely themes discussed in this novel. Knowing when to work on a problem and when to give it to God, River’s questions about how (and if) God talks to us today, and justice vs. vigilante justice are just a few of the topics Mehl covers. I admit this was another one of those stories I would stop from time to time to talk about with my family. I love when books do that!

Cold Threat, all in all, is a really excellent story that I highly recommend. If you are a fan of well-written, highly engaging Romantic Suspense novels that also get you thinking about rather meaty topics, then you’ve got to get a copy of Cold Threat ASAP. You will love this book!