Happy Friday! Today I am linking up with Carrie at Reading Is My Superpower for this week’s edition of First Line Friday and featuring Cold Light of Day by Elizabeth Goddard. If this book is any indication, this is going to be a great series!

Southeast Alaska
May

“I never should have come.”

Cold Light of Day by Elizabeth Goddard

The Basics

Title: Cold Light of Day

Author: Elizabeth Goddard

Series: Missing in Alaska (Book 1)

Publication Date: February 7, 2023

Genre: Romantic Suspense

My Rating: 4 Stars

From the Back Cover:

Police Chief Autumn Long is fighting to keep her job in the quiet Alaska town of Shadow Gap when an unexpected string of criminal activity leaves her with a wounded officer, unexplained murders, and an attack on her own father. Despite her mistrust of outsiders, she turns to Grier Brenner, a newcomer who seems to have the skills and training Autumn needs to face this threat to her community.

Grier is in Alaska for the same reason many others are–to disappear–when Chief Long enlists his help. He emerges from the shadows and proves his mettle, but his presence in her life could be a deadly trap for them both. If his secret is exposed, all will be lost. And he’s not sure even Autumn could save him.

My Review

Elizabeth Goddard’s new series is off to an explosive start! Autumn Long’s job is already on shaky footing due to political pressure when a crime wave hits her small community. Alaska is an unforgiving place – the tough terrain makes it easy to go missing, and the wilderness is the perfect place to hide.

Grier knows that all too well, as he is there to hide from people in his past who want him dead. As he slowly trusts Autumn with more of his story, it turns out his past is intertwined with hers in a way neither of them could have imagined. Both their lives are on the line as danger closes in. Secrets, betrayal, and corruption all play a role in this fast-paced, wild ride of a story. I can’t wait to return to Alaska in the next book!

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you, Revell!