Cold Case Trail is a well written romantic suspense. Great plot and character development. My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.

Can she forgive him before it's too late for them?

There are Love Inspired Suspense authors that I've read and enjoyed for years and then there are newer ones that I'm quickly coming to like just as much. Sharee Stover is one of the latter, Cold Case Trail is the 4th book of hers that I've read in as many years and with each one I'm hooked a little more.

I'll admit that I had a little bit of a hard time with Justine for awhile, but it was her stubborn and kind of unreasonable belief that Trey was at fault for their friend's death that actually made her seem more real. I did like Trey, but, for me, Magnum was the character I loved best. I know, he's a dog but he was such a hero in Cold Case Trail that I just couldn't help myself.

Sharee Stover did a great job keeping the action hopping all throughout the story. Her characters didn't get a chance to take a breath and neither do readers. If you are a fan of the quick-reading Love Inspired Suspense novels I would would definitely recommend checking out this book and author...

(I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions are entirely my own.)

Sharee does it again! This book was another amazing suspense story filled with love and hope! I loved the characters and seeing Taya again in this story. I couldn't put the book down, it started off with action and ended happily after a ton more action. Sharee keeps you on your toes as you try to navigate the suspect list and I can honestly say, I had the killer pegged wrong.

Read this book! You won't be disappointed!

(Thank you to the author and publisher for an advanced reader copy of this book. All wording is my own opinion.)

Cold Case Trail
by: Sharee Stover

Another great suspense read from Sharee Stover!

From the first page of chapter 1, you are intrigued. Trey Jackson and Justine Stark are taken on a wild ride throughout the story and Trey's K9, Magnum captures your heart. I found myself cheering for him and getting anxious whenever he would run into trouble!

What I loved about this story is you really have no idea what is going to happen next and you are left completely shocked in the end, as well as relieved over how it comes together.

If you like suspense, with faith and a little romance thrown in- this is a great read for you!

Awesome read!

I love reading the K-9 stories, and this one is filled with great suspense. The author does a great job to keep you guessing the outcome until the end.

I really liked the main characters of Justine and Trey. Especially that Justine loved to foster pets was a fun addition to the story. This author is always an enjoyable read, and definitely one of my favorites!

Sharee Stover's newest novel keeps you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last.

Justine Stark and Trey Jackson are two intriguing characters, one a profiler, the other, a state trooper who happens to work with an incredibly brave K-9 partner, Magnum.

Not only does it keep you guessing who is "pulling the strings" on all the mayhem that has occurred it has a newly awakened romance blossoming as well.

It's an absolutely delightful and suspenseful read, perfect for reading on a vacation or the comfiest seat in your home.

I received this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to post nor write a review.

This book is packed with non-stop action. Justine finds a journal that her friend Kayla left for her before she died. Although ruled an accidental overdose, Justine is sure Kayla was murdered. She believes that this discovery will lead to finding who is responsible.

Trey's K9 partner was injured while on the job, so the two of them have been working cold cases. This leads him to Kayla's case and he decides to find out what actually happened to her. Trey, Justine, and Kayla were all friends years ago and their history lends to some tense moments between the two of them as they begin to work together.

Cold Case is an interesting story that lovers of suspense will enjoy.
I received a complimentary copy of this book though NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

What a interesting mystery! Cold case mysteries have become my favorite over the years and this was an exciting one. I really enjoyed the twists and turns in this one, that kept me guessing as to the culprits. I was also happy Trey finally got his story after meeting him in "Silent Night Suspect." Justine was perfect for him. Fun read!

I received this book as a member of the launch team and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

All Justine Stark wants to do is solve the decade-old suspicious death of her best friend, Kayla. Little does she know that by discovering the diary of her friend would open Pandora’s box and threaten her life.
State Trooper Trey Jackson is delivering the cold case files to Justine, when he stumbles upon her purely by accident in a most unexpected place. From then on, the two of them, who were friends years ago, become inseparable, both out of need for the case, and for Justine’s safety.
One threat after another keep them running in circles, and I truly didn’t know who was behind all of the attacks, let alone the reason why Kayla died.
I loved that this story was once again set in Nebraska, so the locations were very familiar to me and lent an extra dose of reality to the situations. I definitely recommend picking this book up if you enjoy realistic inspirational suspense. I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions in this review are my own.

This is a well written book that is full of drama, suspense and romance. Trey and Justine's story will keep you on the edge of your seat. I loved Magnum, what a dog!! It is full of twists and turns and will keep you guessing until the end. Loved it! Thank you HARLEQUIN - Romance (U.S. & Canada) and Sharee Stover via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

Forensic Psychologist, Justine Stark has been working on the cold case of her best friend Kayla Nolan who was killed 10 years ago. While she has spent her time working as a Forensic Psychologist she has collected a long list of convicted murderers etc...that would love to bring her down. Due to constant threats over the years Justine has moved numerous times over the years. This time she has been lucky enough to fulfill a dream of hers, opening a dog and cat rescue.           Trey Jackson, a Nebraska State Trooper, has been assigned to work on cold cases and the first one that he and his canine partner, Magnum, will work on is that of his friend Kayla Nolan that occurred 10 years ago. He remembers that night too well. She had called him numerous times but he was working and was not able to answer.  He can't help it, he blames himself, if he would have just taken a minute and answered the phone maybe Kayla would still be alive. He decides to start with Justine. She had never let him explain why he did not pick up his phone but he was hoping that he would let him explain, not that it changes anything but he would like her to know that he has never forgiven himself.         On his way to Justine's house a car came out of nowhere and he thought the crazy driver was going to plow right into him. He made a very quick U turn and pursued the car which he found abandoned on the side of the road, but he also saw that there was a man on the side of the road and he told Trey that he was carjacked.   Once he requested the tags be run from the car on the side of the road, he went back over to the car and opened the trunk and found... Justine.  Can Justine forgive Trey so that they can work together and solve their friend's death?  If they both pray through the situation and maybe they will also find out who abducted her.   Thank you Sharee for allowing me to participate as an early reader. I loved this story and fell in love with Magnum.

This story pulls you down an exciting path….with romance, suspense and a K-9 hero!

I love a good mystery, especially with clues to be found in a journal! Cold Case Trail kept me guessing until the end…..about who was involved…..and about the safety of the characters. From reading other books written by Sharee Stover, I expected the action to be non-stop…..and the suspense was intense as the pages quickly turned!

What I didn’t expect was to fall in love with Magnum. Yes, I like dogs, but this K-9 jumped into my heart. I found the realistic depiction of law enforcement dogs fascinating….the absolute reaction to commands and the bravery in all situations. I have a new respect for the work these animals do.

Now on to the romance. Justine Stark, a forensic psychologist, is haunted by the murder of her friend ten years ago. While setting up kennels in an old barn for some foster dogs, she finds her late friend’s diary with intensifying entries leading up to to the murder. Hoping to profile the killer, she contacts law enforcement for assistance. Since Trooper Trey Jackson is handling cold cases while his K-9 partner heals from an injury, he is assigned to this old investigation. Though he wants to help, he finds the situation awkward because he was close to both the victim and Justine years ago.

The main characters overcome old emotions as the attraction between them grows. Trey is a perfect faith-filled hero….honorable, brave and protective. Justine is believable with her difficult challenges and strong attitude. The supporting roles, both good and evil, were well portrayed. And the assortment of animals added to the story….especially hero Magnum!

If you like suspense stories with intense action and sweet developing romance, you’ll want to pick up Cold Case Trail by Sharee Stover. WARNING: You may not be able to put this book down!

Favorite quotes:
“You’re right, Lord. Worrying won’t solve anything. You’ve got this case, and You’ve got us.”
“But a healthy relationship encourages a couple to work together, ensuring their hopes are realized.”

*I was given a copy of this book with no requirement to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts.

a page turning story to the end. trey is working cold case while his injured k9 heals, Justine is looking into the same cold case, and now someone is after her and anyone or thing around her. can they work together to find out who the bad guys are? and will they find that person in time ? if you like suspense and animals you will want to read the book i was given a copy of the book by netgally but this is an honest review

'Would working Kayla's case expose everything Justine had spent her adult life escaping?'

I only recently discovered this author's work and I am now a huge fan. She certainly knows how to hit the ground running with the suspense and continue to ratchet it up throughout the book. Reading this one, I just kept casting about in my mind trying to figure out who the culprit was. That, dear reader, is the mark of a good suspense author. You can't figure it out until they decide to let you figure it out.

'Three days to solve a ten-year-old murder. Next they'd want him to explain the Bermuda Triangle.'

Stover populates this book with great characters, the two main ones especially great. We do see a few old friends from an earlier book, which was so nice. Even the bad guys are really good bad guys. Now good, mind you, but good bad guy characters. And the dog Magnum was a definite hero in this story. I loved him! Well done!

My thanks to Love Inspired Publishers for a copy of this book via Net Galley. I was expected to leave a positive review. The opinion here is entirely my own.