Good morning! Welcome to Reader Friday. Today I’m discussing Nancy Mehl’s book, Fatal Frost. This is the first of Nancy’s books that I’ve read, but it won’t be the last. I’m so excited to add another great suspense writer to my list of favorite authors!
Here’s the back cover copy:
Mercy Brennan followed in her father’s footsteps in a law enforcement career, but she has no interest in any other connection to him. A U.S. Marshal in St. Louis, Missouri, she’s assigned to a joint task force with the St. Louis PD that puts her back into contact with her father and in the sights of St. Louis’s most powerful gang.
When the gang has reason to believe Mercy has possession of some highly sensitive and incriminating information, her boss assigns Mark St. Laurent–a Deputy U.S. Marshal and Mercy’s ex-boyfriend–to get her out of town until they can guarantee her safety.
Initially unaware of the danger she’s in and uncomfortable working with Mark, Mercy’s frustration escalates when she discovers the extent her boss and Mark have been keeping her in the dark. It isn’t until a freak ice storm hits, stranding 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 closing in to put their lives at imminent risk. Can they survive long enough for help to arrive–if help is even coming at all?
This book kept me up past one in the morning. I hope Nancy feels bad about that. 🙂 Here’s my review:
I started reading Fatal Frost by Nancy Mehl on my iPhone while I waited for a friend to finish shopping, and I really wanted the friend to keep shopping! The story grabs you by the throat and holds on to the end.
Mercy Brennan was the “frost” in the story, a woman so hurt by events in her past that she couldn’t relate to others. Watching her grow was very rewarding. And Mark St. Laurent can save me anytime! He was the perfect hero. And the tension…let’s just say I didn’t get to sleep until after midnight last night because I couldn’t put the book down.
You can find buy links to Fatal Frost and other stories by Nancy at her website.
Looking forward to the next book in the series!
Okay, readers, what book have you read this week? Leave a comment to be entered in the September drawing for one of the books mentioned on Reader Friday.
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Now I’m reading The Collectors, a fairly early David Baldacci book, and enjoying it very much. Fatal Frost sounds like a great plot and well-done to have kept you up late.
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I have yet to read a David Baldacci book, Delores, but that must change. I understand he’s a great writer. Thanks for dropping by.
I read Trust Me by Jo Huddleston and now am reading These Healing Hills by Ann Gabhart. This is Ann’s latest book and will release on Tuesday. I have read Fatal Frost and Dark Deception. Now I am waiting for book three to release.
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I have Dark Deception on my TBR list, Edward. So many books and so little time! Thanks for joining the conversation.
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Edward, I love Jo’s books! I grew up in the era she writes about and her stories bring back so many memories.
Wow! You certainly make me want to pick up that book to read it!
I have read this week: No Way Up by Mary Connealy and Head in the Clouds by Karen Witemeyer. Going back to a cozy and another historical this week. Oh the book challenges I signed up for!!! I Also need to read Ann Gabhart ‘s book and review it soon. Thanks Pat. I always enjoy your posts and reviews.
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You won’t be disappointed in her book, Paula! I must get Mary and Karen’s books. Thanks for stopping by.
I am reading Tamera Alexander’s “To Wager Her Heart.” I just finished “A Note Yet Unsung” and it was amazing! I love her books!
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Welcome to my blog, Elizabeth! I have several Tamera Alexander books on my TBR table and am working my way toward them. Thanks for stopping by and joining the conversation.
I love Nancy’s books! On my September reading list – your book Justice Buried (yay!) & Janince Cantore’s new release Crisis Shot.
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Yay for Justice Buried being on you September reading list, Susanne! I’ll have to check out Crisis Shot.
I finished my third book by Sarah Monzon….love her writing! She is a new author, and I predict she will be successful!
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Yes! I’ve read one of Sarah’s books and she will be successful, Jackie! Thanks for stopping by.
I just started Assaulted Caramel by Amanda Flowers. (love her books) I have both of those of Nancy’s books on my TBR pile and have read another one of her series. (another great author)
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I’ve read Amanda’s books and they are good! Thanks for stopping by and joining the conversation, Gloria.
I am reading Fatal Trust by Todd M. Johnson. Very good!!
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Nancy, I haven’t read Todd Johnson’s books either, but I’ll check him out. Like I said, so many books, so little time! Thanks for stopping by.
I am just finishing Band of Sisters by Cathy Gohlke, but A Time to Stand by Robert Whitlow is only a few pages away.
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Helen, I haven’t read anything by Cathy Gohike, but I love Robert Whitlow’s books! Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Patricia! For this week, I finished up Angie Dicken’s debut LIH novel “The Outlaws Second Chance”, then went on to read Love Lessons: Celebrate Fall with Six Inspirational Back-to-School Romances (Kristen Ethridge, Jessica Keller, Cate Nolan, Tina Radcliffe and Merrillee Whren), Taken Hostage (LIS) by Jordyn Redwood & finally Framed for Murder (LIS) by Mary Alford. I’ve just started My Heart Belongs In Shenadoah Valley: Lily’s Dilemma by Andrea Boeshaar. Whew another great reading week I’d say 🙂
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Wow, Trixi! You are one reading machine! Last night I finished The White Umbrella, Walking With Survivors of Sex Trafficking. Very eye-opening.
I’m currently reading Over Maya Dead Body by Sandra Orchard
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Welcome to my blog, Joy! I loved Over Maya Dead Body! Did you know Sandra came up with that title herself and got to keep it? That is so rare. Thanks for dropping in.
I was able to rescue A Moonbow Night by Laura Frantz from my home before damage from the flood. I’ll read it this week.
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Caryl, so sorry for the flood damage! Praying for you and others in Texas!
I was reading Justice Delayed! Awesome book! I haven’t read Nancy’s books. Will have to check them out!