I received this book from St. Martins Press in return for my honest review:

I had no idea going into to this book that it was part of a series. With that being said it was great as a stand alone. I didn't feel as if I was missing information by not reading the first 7 books. I actually want to work backwards now and start at the beginning that is how much I enjoyed the book.

The Cold Way Home is set in a small town rich with problems! Ackers Gap WV. It follows Bell Elkins as she try's to uncover a murder that many don't understand. Bell is an former prosecutor who has starting an investigation business with Nick (a former sheriff) and Jake (a former deputy). While trying to track down a killer Bell learns some disturbing history about the town she has grown up in. A very well kept secret in a very small town. While uncovering the truth she finds herself in a bit of a jam. Who killed Darla and what happened at Wellwood??

I went into this book wanting to love it. It had the base of a thriller that I enjoy. A murder mystery that you know couldn't be as obvious as it being the jilted lover. However, I felt the start of the book was a bit slow. Natalie seemed very immature for her age. Maybe that could be the small town aspect of her upbringing. It did pick up as Natalie became a sugar baby. At first it was all fun and money. Till she goes and catches feelings right away, apparently she forgot what she was there for. When the sugar daddy, Gabe, realized he wanted more from his own life and cut Natalie loose well then we see how unstable of a girl she is. I didn't hate this book but I didn't love it either. Natalie was just too vindictive for me.

Thank You NetGalley and the publisher for giving me this ARC in return for my honest review.

My rating: 3 out of 5 stars