The tenth book in the USA Today Bestselling Series.
Now that her boyfriend is in a Witness Protection program in San Diego, Gia has decided to spend a little more time enjoying perfect weather, endless sunshine, and gorgeous beaches.
Her new life is a stark contrast to her busy San Francisco life.
But beneath the surface of the bucolic California city, lurks a deadly presence intent on … demolishing any bit of hard-won peace, love and serenity that Gia has won.
And this time it’s personal.
Gia will risk it all to protect what is most important to her and she won’t hesitate to destroy anyone who stands in her way. Even if she loses her own life in doing so.
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Cold Blooded – a review by Rosemary Kenny
Book 10 in the amazing Kristi Belcamino’s outstanding Gia Santella Crime Thrillers series is Cold Blooded – which is an apt description for the covert ‘viper in their (neighborhood) bosom’, who has resolved to kill the former drug cartel boss ‘El Jefe’, (as Gia’s lover and WitSec newbie, Nico was formerly), in revenge for the loss to overdose of her son.
The couple and Nico’s daughter Rosalie have become complacent in their San Diego refuge, so when Gia’s gay bff Dante comes to stay and things soon take a turn for the (much) worse, they’re ‘caught napping’.
Can the little family survive all that a cruel Fate seems determined to throw at them?
Will their friends and loved ones pay for the ‘sins of the fathers’ (& lovers)?
Don’t miss this edge-of-your-seat, read-all-night, (4am in my case!) thriller, with a foxy, feisty, female MC, who never retreats from danger or a challenge when her loved ones are in need of her assassin’s skills. Gia Santella’s a lover, a fighter, a stepmom, a saviour – and endearingly human. With her four-legged friend Django by her side and love in her heart, you’re sure to love Gia as much as I do.
Get your copy of this riveting sure-fire bestseller, Cold Blooded, by Kristi Belcamino as soon as possible – then thrill to the next, (& rest of) the 5 star, Gia Santella Crime Thrillers series – you’ll be enchanted!
She’s done it again. Great evolution of characters. You keep reading to see what happens until the very end. You won’t be able to put it down
Ms Belcamino’s Gia stories continue to become more and more fraught with a very tightly-controlled tension ~ the pacing is taut, but ratchets up from the first to the very last word ~ and, as with any great story, “happiness” cannot exist long. Sadly, Gia has learned this oh, so very many times; “Cold Blooded” doesn’t disappoint. I cannot WAIT for the next Gia book to see how Rosalie has grown; how Nico and Gia fare in a new location; how Dante manages in his new surroundings. Alla prossima!
Loved this! An emotional rollercoaster for sure, though.
Gia, Nico and Rosalie seem happy in their new house in Witness Protection. However, when meeting people from around town, Gia gets strange vibes from some. Not enough to make her do anything, but enough to be a little suspicious.
Her happy new life changes in an instant, when someone she cares about is badly injured, bringing back a lot of past memories. She won’t stand back and let others solve the case, choosing to risk her own safety, but not caring one bit. Gia is nothing, if not protective of those she loves.
This was a great read, I couldn’t put it down! I look forward to what happens from here, too, after that ending.
If actions, thrills, mystery, and intrigue are on your must-have list for a crime thriller, this book will hit the mark (no pun intended) perfectly. If you haven’t yet read any of the books in this series, that’s okay, you can jump in here, for the descriptions and the details of each character will let you enjoy this book as a stand-alone, however, you will want to go back and read the others for the backstory on the characters. Innocent people are targeted solely for being in the life of a former cartel leader, and a mother is seeking revenge for what she sees as a personal injustice to her son. Bullying also rears its ugly head and is woven wonderfully into this page-turner that shows us so many different sides each character in the book, and there’s even a car chase scene. I told you this book had it all! Get it now, now only will you be glad you did, you’ll be hooked! I received a complimentary copy and this is my honest review.
A thrilling game of cat and mouse
Gia, the vigilante with heart, is enjoying retirement with Nico and Rosalie now that Nico is in witness protection in the United States. As the story progresses it’s time to meet the neighbors, a senseless crime draws her back in, and all they have gained could be lost in an instant if she does not think on her toes. Kristi Belcamino’s Cold Blooded is a thrilling game of cat and mouse where you are not entirely sure which person is which. It will definitely be interesting to see where Gia and crew go from here.
I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.
I did enjoy this book, but not as much as the previous in the series. This one is more domesticated, giving us a look into the daily goings-on with Gia, Nico, and Rosalie as they work to settle into their new surroundings and their new role as a family. We get to see a softer side of Gia rather than the full-on kick a** warrior and though I did like seeing this side of her in more of a wife/family role, I was not overly fond of the second-guessing and jealousy side of her that emerged. However, she is new to opening herself up again and making herself vulnerable to love and trust and her new relationship role I guess it was to be expected to have the doubt and worries; it does show great character development on her part.
Nico also seemed more naive and not as understanding of certain situations that you would think a former cartel boss would be. He has dangerous powerful enemies and you would think he would be more willing and open to some of the situations/conversations with Gia regarding Rosalie under those circumstances. Yet he seems to have softened to his domestic lifestyle in WITSEC.
We also get to enjoy Dante’s character as he comes to visit Gia and Nico for support while trying to put his past behind and move forward. There were several touching moments between him and Gia as well as a new love interest for him that was great.
Overall, I did really enjoy this book. I loved the interaction between all the characters and when Gia’s new family is threatened it was awesome seeing her step back into her bad a** role (take no prisoners!!). There were a few shocks and twists as well as action and suspense and a surprise at the end (which I am really excited about!). I am looking forward to the next book in the series, as always.