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Colton Deadly Search by Addison Fox | Book Review

Jun. 04, 2020

This was a great read! There was plenty of suspense and honestly everything I love from a Harlequin Romantic Suspense.

Colton Deadly Search by Addison Fox | Book Reviewfive-stars
Colton's Deadly Search by Addison Fox
Series: The Coltons of Mustang Valley #10
Genres: Romantic Suspense

A woman asks questions…

…and finds answers that threaten her unborn child

Young and pregnant, Nova Ellis arrives in Mustang Valley, determined to find her missing father, Ace Colton. In her search, she uncovers that Nik Slater—the PI she’s just hired—is looking for the very same man. Immediately, Nova falls for Nik’s protective nature, a man who cares for her and her baby. But will unexpected danger and long-kept secrets draw them together…or shatter their dreams?

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In this series: Colton Baby Conspiracy , In Colton's Custody, Colton's Lethal Reunion , Colton Family Bodyguard , Colton First Responder

After hearing her boyfriend discussing a drug deal while she is in the bathroom dealing with her morning sickness Nova decides to run. She discovered Ace Colton is her real father and figures he can help her. Of course she doesn’t know what she is walking into when she arrives in Mustang Valley.

She arrives to discover her father isn’t the real Ace Colton since he was switched at birth and he is currently on the run as the only suspect in the shooting of his father, Payne Colton. Well the man who raised him. Poor Nova just wants a little help and to meet her father. Not mention protect her baby.

When she steps into the office of the local P.I. Nikolas Slater she isn’t sure what he can do for her. As for Nik, he already has one Colton case he is working on for Selina, the evil ex step-mother of the Colton children. That woman is up to no good, I swear she is! I haven’t figured out her game yet but I am hoping she gets what she deserves. Nik decides to help Nova meet her family and when she is attacked he becomes her protector. He isn’t sure he would be a good husband or father but she can’t help how he feels about Nova.

Addison Fox did a great job with this one. Nova was a lovely character an I enjoyed her very much. She hasn’t had an easier time lately with her mother dying of cancer, finding out that man she thought was her father wasn’t, and discovering she is not only pregnant but pregnant for a drug dealer. She has a good head on her shoulders and when she meets the Colton’s for the first time she insists on a paternity test.

Nik is also a good character. He loves and wants Nova and her unborn child but he has some issues that make him feel unworthy. He decides to help and protect her figuring that would be all he does but I found myself rooting for them to get together very early.

All in all this was one of the best books of the series. If you are wondering about Payne, he is still in his coma but we only have two books left in the series after this one so something has to happen soon.

five-stars

About Addison Fox

Addison Fox can’t remember a time when words weren’t a part of her life. In addition to being an avid reader, she loves writing novels about strong-willed and exciting heroes and heroines – individuals who are meant for each other and who deserve their happy ever after. After she makes them work for it, of course!

First published in 2010, Addison has written across romance genres including paranormal, contemporary and romantic suspense. A romantic at heart, she’ll take her heroes any way she can get them – from ancient warriors to computer geeks to sexy cowboys. She’s not picky – but she is deeply grateful her readers are willing to come along for the ride.

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  1. bn100 says

    June 4, 2020 at 9:58 pm

    interesting characters

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  2. rochelle haynes says

    June 6, 2020 at 2:09 am

    Sounds good to me love to read

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  3. Mya Murphy says

    June 7, 2020 at 3:50 am

    I absolutely love the sound of this.. Thank you for your take on this book.

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  4. Aline Azevedo says

    June 17, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    WOW! Look like a lot for only one character! It got me curious!
    Loved the review!

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  5. Victoria Alexander says

    June 21, 2020 at 9:03 pm

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one!

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  6. Marisela Zuniga says

    June 24, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    this sounds really interesting, thanks for sharing

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  7. heather says

    June 24, 2020 at 5:13 pm

    This sounds like a really good book and I love the cover too. I would love to read this one this summer.

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  8. Barrie says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:38 pm

    The cover looks suspenseful! This sounds like a good summer read.

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  9. Calvin says

    June 28, 2020 at 7:54 pm

    Sounds like an exciting read.

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  10. Jenn says

    September 14, 2020 at 8:38 pm

    Nik sounds like my type as well! I would be interested in reading more about him! 😉

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  11. Judy Thomas says

    June 19, 2021 at 11:50 pm

    I love strong female characters with a soft side. Nova sounds amazing.

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  12. Eva Millien says

    February 27, 2022 at 11:34 am

    Colton Deadly Search sounds like a thrilling, edge of my seat read for me to enjoy! Thanks for sharing your review and have a sunshiny day!

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  13. Bea LaRocca says

    May 18, 2022 at 11:35 pm

    High praise for Colton’s Deadly Search , thank you for sharing your awesome review of this book

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