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Cold river

Carla Neggers (2009)

SubgenreRomantic Suspense
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SettingNew York City
CSM age16

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Heroine archetypes

Career-Driven HeroineLawyer

Synopsis

Hannah Shay has finally shown the town of Black Falls what she's worth. Her Three Sisters Cafe is a success, and she's soon to become a prosecutor. When the cafe becomes an epicenter for investigators trying to pierce a violent crime ring that's leaving bloody trails on nearby Cameron Mountain, Hannah suspects a man from her past is involved.Sean Cameron returns to the snowy cold of his Vermont hometown to unmask his father's killer. Sean has the skills and resources to mount his own search, but he must convince the resistant Hannah to cooperate—because the killer is ready to strike again...and closer than anyone ever imagined.

Tags

Crime ThrillerMysterySmall Town Romance

Is Cold river appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This romantic suspense novel contains moderate violence related to a crime ring and murder investigation, along with mild romantic content. Best suited for mature teen and adult readers comfortable with suspenseful crime elements.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death of parent, and violence.

Who'll love this

Teens who enjoy mystery-solving, small-town settings, and romantic tension will find this crime investigation gripping.