The Story is Great but the Narrator is Killing Me

What did you love best about Cold Justice Series Box Set, Volume I: Books 1-3?

The story is great. The narrator kinda kills the story. When he reads normally he is great but the tone he uses for the females is horrible and made me not want to finish listening to it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mallory, she is like your everyday person.

How could the performance have been better?

Not let the Narrator change his voice for the charters. If you want different voices for the characters then get different people. The voice that he uses for the females voices is horrible!

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Smh

Great story but geez.... the romance theme was so corny predicable. I didn't expect it to be so sappy. The only thing that saved it was the conspiracy suspense.

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Just a fantastic series!!

I originally read book 5 as an ARC and was hooked. I was hungry for a nice new suspenseful, mystery romance thriller. And, Toni Anderson and Eric G. Dove delivered. I immediately got book 1 so I could start back at the beginning. And, after reading that one, the boxed set came out!
Each book takes you for a ride. I love the characters, the plots, the twists, the tension. It's just fun. And, it sucks you in right away. The only possible draw back is in two of the stories the heroine's tend to want to throw themselves into danger, with no regard for their safety or clear plan do anything productive, and that will only get them killed and not help anyone. And, yet they are both so smart and likable, these small parts just seem out of character. Otherwise, these stories are just fantastic. I have 1 book left in the series that I haven't read yet. I plan to get to that sooner than later. I am a fan of Toni Anderson and Eric G. Dove as narrator. And, I'll be ready and waiting for each additional story to come out as long as they keep me locked in and invested as they have so far. Can't wait for more.

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I can't get enough of this series! Brilliant

Where does Cold Justice Series Box Set, Volume I: Books 1-3 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This series in one of my top 5 listens.
The stories are fast paced and exciting and the narration is top notch.

Which character – as performed by Eric G. Dove – was your favorite?

I love all the characters performed by Eric G. Dove. I am amazed at his range. He has the ability to jump from American to Russian accents convincingly. He does the female voice so well and he graduates his tone of voice to add differentiation between the male characters. It's just brilliant and so easy to listen to.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes I definitely wanted to listen to each book all in one sitting. Each book has a very engaging storyline with great characters. I love that my favourite characters from previous books pop up as well weaving a string of connection through the series.

Any additional comments?

I received a copy in exchange for an honest review

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Too much of the same

Would you try another book from Toni Anderson and/or Eric G. Dove?

Maybe, but not from this series

Did Cold Justice Series Box Set, Volume I: Books 1-3 inspire you to do anything?

I was inspired to stop reading the series

Any additional comments?

I felt like all 3 books were the exact same story with different characters. I won't be reading any more of the series.

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My opinion...don't waste your time, save a credit.

The story makes no sense. I am 3 hours into the book and want to pull my ears off. It starts slow, makes no sense, and just get worse. That's just the first book....I'm done....not worth you time or mental energy...

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Patriotic Romantic Suspense

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes! It was a very entertaining listen filled with mystery, horror, suspense, intrigue and romance :) I really enjoyed it.

What about Eric G. Dove’s performance did you like?

Eric G. Dove is the only voice I could ever imagine for this series! He does better with every consecutive book even though his narration of the first was amazing. He knows the characters inside and out which allows him to convey they myriad emotions and personalities in a very entertaining and believable manner. Tue seamless transition from one book to the next makes it easy to get lost in the world created by his performance and the author's writing. I hope he continues with this series as I am sure he is the only one who can do it proper justice :) I can't wait to listen to more by this talented voice actor!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

We Always Get Our Man (Or Woman)!

Any additional comments?

This series must be listened to (or read) in order. This contains the first three books in the series. I can't wait to listen to Cold Fear!



This series is filled with strong, independent characters who are driven to find the truth no matter the personal cost. Finding killers, righting wrongs, stopping terrorists, exposing cover-ups are all in a day's work! Humor keeps the stories from being too dark even though the horror and suspense are intense and disturbing. The characters eventually find what they are looking for in a partner and find their requisite HEA but not before an intense action packed thrill ride filled with intrigue and mysteries that are not easy to solve. It will keep you on the edge of you seat and constantly wanting more!



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy romantic psychological thrillers with loads of suspense, intrigue, action, adventure, horror and a broken hero learning to live again with a few steamy sex scenes :)

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Books 1,2,3

What did you like best about this story?

Loved all 3 book in this series, All 3 books can be read /listen as standalone, but you will want to know the characters as they grow in each subsequent book. Great series so far.

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Freaking awesome series!

A Cold Dark Place
I heart romance; I am not a huge mystery fan. That being said I needed to switch things up and something about this story just made me want to listen.

The performance is outstanding; Eric G. Dove brings you in to the story with the way he performs this novel. The writing is seamless even when I was freaked out from the story because I am a wuss I couldn’t stop listening!

Mallory Rooney has been through something so terrible and has come out the other side damaged but not broken. I loved her inner strength not only to have gone through what she did but to not let the politics of the job and what people think of her. She doesn’t let it get to her. She is one hell of strong women.

I am going to be frank CIA assassin Alex Parker freaks me out! I am not joking, he might be a bada$$ mother but he is one that still scares me to bits. He’s got secrets of his own. I love how he can’t get Mallory out of his head. Trust it to a women to bring a man to his knees, he he; I loved that.

Cold Pursuit

Now I know in the last book I told you I wasn’t a big mystery suspense fan. I am taking that statement back. I couldn’t put this book down. I loved it. Romance Suspense is quickly become a favorite of mine.
Vivi Vincent literally lived through a nightmare, with her 8 yr old son who is none speaking.
Not only that but she is running for her and her sons life with the help of FBI Special Agent Jed Brennan.

The sparks fly between these two from the get go. It’s plain to see they are hot for each other but circumstance, doesn’t really let romance blossom.

I found Vivi to constantly second guess herself, but what she doesn’t see and everyone else does is that she is one hell of a mother and its never going to be perfect raising kids never is. It’s all guess work really we learn as we go. Her ex really did a number on her self-confidence, it really is no wonder why she hears him in her head and does second guess herself.

I think Jed is lonely. That was my take on the guy strong loyal type. Hot too if the way Toni describes him. He can be my protector anytime!
I love how he was with Michael, Vivi’s son. He doesn’t treat him like he is any different that totally rocks.

Cold Light of Day

This was the perfect fit to this box set.
Not only do we see a fresh new couple and all the things they get in to, to save the one you’re trying to protect. But we get to see some of our old favorites, Alex and Mallory! Yay.

Now FBI Special Agent Matt Lazlo bumps in to a pretty lady literally.
He wants to see more of her. But it wasn’t meant to be… Or was it?
Scarlett Stone is on a mission free her father from all charges before he passes. So she has a plan only the plan doesn’t go as planned.. Does it ever?
I can tell you I will not look at a screw driver the same again lol. That was pretty epic.

This book is full of surprises. You always guessing and wanting to know who? What? And why
I kind of like how bold Scarlett is even when she is scared out of her mind. She goes after what she wants. But Matt is more cautions, you can’t blame him for that but it was nice to see that him give in.

Here is a line I love and can’t get out of my head.
“A rubber stamped goat f * c k”

Yeah I really enjoyed this box set and the narrator. Wow blew me away, I loved his voice and how you just feel a part of the stories because of him.
Each book as you saw keeps you on the edge of your seat and wanting more more more.
Yeah so very worth the money the credit worth it all.

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Wow!

This was a first read from Toni Anderson and I LOVED them. I definitely have a new author to read! The way she writes is fantastic. There is so much to her books... the intrigue, the twists and turns, the excitement that keeps you on the edge of your seat and reading til morning. And let's not forget, the steamy romance, it's in there too!