Cover of The Darkest Frost, Vol. 1 (The Darkest Frost, #1)

The Darkest Frost, Vol. 1

Tanya Holmes

The Darkest Frost #1

gothic romance(689)

A psychic detective goes undercover in a gothic estate to catch her best friend's killer — and falls for the suspect.

Content Warnings
death of loved oneviolence/gore

Description

Genre: Volume 2 of 2-part Gothic paranormal romance serial with a twist.The job seems simple enough at first: go undercover and catch her best friend's killer. But psychic detective Denieve Knight gets more than she bargained for when she enters Dr. Braeden Frost's estate as a "housekeeper."She's supposed to be sleuthing, not falling under the spell of the enigmatic doctor and his irrepressible, hellion of a brother, Xavier.Now after two months of working for the man known as "Dr. Death," she's entangled in a web of secrets and lies. Each discovery only leads to more questions. Though faced with declining health and a storm of confusing feelings and simmering passion for both brothers, Denieve is determined to uncover the truth---consequences be damned. Yet the truth may prove deadly once she discovers just how deep the rabbit hole goes...Praise for The Darkest Frost, Volume 1"This book blew my mind... I LOVED it! Another one to add to my top favorites this year."-KT Reviews"When finishing a book fills me with an almost all consuming want and need to have the next book in my hands at that very moment, I know I have found a winner."-Book Briefs"[Tanya Holmes] has once again given readers a plot that is different, unexpected, and with an unforeseeable twist."-Jill's Reviews"Dark Murder Mystery gone Paranormal. Unexpected, Engaging and Unputdownable!! Even Better? I haven't read anything like it.... EVER!!"-Bookaholic Confessions"...she needs to write paranormal more often! This book was brilliant..." -Nerd Girl Official Reviews"It's been a while since I've read a Paranormal Romance. But, OMG what an awesome story to welcome me back to my first love with books...The Darkest Frost reads like a classic with a wicked and twisted gothic storyline."-I Heart YA Books Blog"...it's brilliant! The intricacy of the characters in the story is amazing...It's very interesting and there are twists in this story that just come out of left field. It's...wow, so good!"- Sassy Kiwi Book Blog"I loved it!!! Highly recommended to all paranormal romance lovers!" -Mei's Reviews"Wow I'm speechless!" -Mallory Heart's Reviews"The Darkest Frost Vol 1 has a twisted storyline. The sexual pull is off the charts, the romance aspects are addictive, and the paranormal details get better and better. I can't wait for the next installment."- FGMAMTC Reviews"...this book was impossible to put down. There was mystery, romance and red hot sexy. What more could a girl want? I can't wait for Volume 2!" -Alpha Book Club"Tanya is very deliberate and thoughtful in her writing, and it shows with each chapter. The development of not only the characters, but also the entire scenario isamazing and truly pulls you in."A Cup and a Book Blog"The plot in this story is amazing."-Twin Opinions Reviews"I love books that catch me by surprise and keep me guessing. The Darkest Frost by Tanya Holmes was a true page-turner full of secrets, seriously steamy sexual tensionand enough twists to keep me reading through the night." -Love Between The Sheets Reviews"The story is unique and refreshingly original...The surprise is what makes this book really soar. There were so many times during this read, where I was so surprised that I had to take a minute." -Books Can Take You There Reviews

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