A Contemporary Adventure RomanceLindsey Coulson likes to scale mountains. With her sister, Alison, she has made a name for herself climbing the tallest and most treacherous peaks in the world. But when Alison dies on a K2 expedition—the second highest mountain on earth—Lindsey stops climbing. Unable to shed her heartache, it becomes clear she must return to the wilderness and only one place will … only one place will do—K2, the Savage Mountain. And to get there, she’ll need handsome, enigmatic Tyler Galloway.
Ty Galloway welcomes Lindsey to his small crew with one hitch—to help with funding he wants to write about her for a magazine feature. In climbing circles, Lindsey and her sister had been famous for their mountain exploits, and her comeback story would be compelling. But he didn’t account for how captivating the woman herself would be. Tackling K2 will test Ty’s limits, but Lindsey Coulson will test his heart.
“… danger, angst, and drama come to life brilliantly, with characters keenly portrayed and fully developed. A must read for any lover of adventure laced with spicy romance!” ~ FS Brown, InD’tale Magazine, a Crowned Heart review
“Cold Horizon will grab you right out of the gate and keep you turning pages as fast as you can to keep up with the action and adventure and suspense! A spectacular story of determination, courage, and love.” ~ Ann Charles, USA Today Bestselling Author
“What a roller coaster ride! I highly recommend this book.” ~ Dixie Lee Brown, author of the Hearts of Valor series
“If you’re a fan of believable and emotionally gripping romance novels then this is one for you!” ~ Nen & Jen, bloggers
2021 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Winner
2020 Carolyn Readers’ Choice Awards Finalist
2020 RONE Awards – Second Runner Up Steamy Contemporary
Each Pathway novel can be read as a stand-alone, but don’t miss the other books.
Book 1: Deep Blue (Dr. Grace Mann and Alec Galloway)
Book 2: Cold Horizon (Lindsey Coulson and Tyler Galloway)
Book 3: Ancient Winds (Dr. Tristan Magee and Brynn Galloway)
After reading the novels, enjoy these short stories in The Pathway Short Adventure Series:
Short 1: Deep Blue Australia
Short 2: Deep Blue Réunion Island
Short 3: Deep Blue Cocos Island
Short 4: Cold Horizon Telluride
Related novella:
Blue Sage (Dr. Audrey Driggs and Braden Delaney)
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I really enjoyed Deep Blue, so I could not wait to read Cold Horizon! Krist McCaffrey knows how to create atmosphere. Cold Horizon explores mountain climbing, particularly, climbing K2, which is the highest peak on Earth. Whoa. I’m no mountain climber – I’m terrified of heights…so this novel had me holding my breath!
Similarly to Deep Blue, it’s clear Kristy McCaffrey did her research, because this felt super realistic. I love the descriptions and the plot line. The thrill was wonderful and I really enjoyed the mystery as well.
One thing that impresses me about Kristy McCaffrey’s writing is that while the romance is there and it’s important, it doesn’t take away fromt he rest of the novel. Climbing a mountain face such as K2 is likely going to come with some ups and downs and it was nice to see how realistic the plotline was.
I enjoyed Cold Horizon quite a bit and I would definitely recommend it!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book as part of a blog tour with Love Books Group. All opinions are my own.*
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u2060u2060I’ve read Lindsey’s and Ty’s story (Cold Horizon ) twice now. The second time through it was as intense and suspenseful as the first, but I loved it even more because I could focus on visualizing the setting (after checking out images online of K2 and the various landmarks mentioned in the book); and I could enjoy the character development and the buildup to the climb along with Ty and his crew. Cold Horizon gripped me from the start and held me captive page after page. If you are a fan of adventure, action, suspense, and thrills mixed with a blend of spice and dare, you should check out Cold Horizon along with McCaffrey’s other stories in The Pathway Series. FIVE STARS and more for this book!
This is an amazing book. I’m not usually captivated by outdoor winter-time activities, especially high-risk ones, so I was surprised when this story grabbed ahold of me, placing me at 24,500 ft. in waist deep snow and freezing temperatures, climbing dangerous mountains alongside characters obsessed with exactly that. I was breathless when they couldn’t get enough oxygen in the thin air. I pulled for every one of the well-developed, unique, strong characters, especially Lindsay Coulson, who was nothing short of inspirational. To the last page, I was terrified they weren’t going to make it. What a roller coaster ride! If you’re looking for high adventure and non-stop action with a little romance thrown in, I highly recommend this book.
Enter the fascinating world of extreme mountain climbing! Experience the mental anguish and feel the physical pain, as you join Ty and Lindsey’s team’s trek to reach K2’s summit. You’ll deal with ever changing variables: extreme temps, unpredictable weather, challenging terrain, individual’ s personalities and abilities . The challenges you’ll face may seem overwhelming. Will you survive? Will you succeed? I encourage you to go on this journey. It was an eye opening experience for this mountaineering virgin. l can’t wait to read the next book, COLD HORIZON TELLURIDE.
Oh, wow, while I have seen movies containing mountain climbing in the past, I wasn’t prepared for the stark reality of this story. I didn’t realize the preparation time before and after reaching the base before the climb; so many stages of reaching the multiple camps up to the summit. Lindsey Coulson has not actively climbed for three years after losing a friend of her deceased mountaineer father and two years after losing her sister in a climb on the very mountain (K2) that she is attempting now. Tyler Galloway is a fellow mountaineer and organizer of this trek. The interaction between her fellow climbers and other groups also attempting to reach the summit is interesting, including her deceased sister’s fiance. Lindsey and Tyler’s growing attraction is also a focal point of this story. Very technical descriptions of the climbing apparatus, etc. but a welcome glossary is provided. A must read and look forward to the first book in the “Pathways” series starring Tyler’s brother. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.
One hears about mountaineering teams reaching the summit of a peak in the news, but very seldom do we have any idea of what makes a climb possible. The plot of this story is suspenseful, enlightening, adventurous and romantic. It also spells out the reality of the risks taken by climbers to reach the summit, the dangers, the loss of life and the interpersonal relationships. This novel is incredibly well written and left me feeling partly horrified that anyone would subject themselves to such an ordeal and yet amazed at the endurance of the human spirit. Ty is a strong and respectful leader of his team and despite his attraction to Lindsey even before she sought him out in her quest to conquer K2, he proves himself to be a caring and considerate lover. Knowing that the dynamics of the team depend on mutual respect, Lindsey is also careful not to show her feelings too strongly. Unlike other teams that they met along the way, Ty’s group stand together, despite their different personalities and they make allowances for one another. Each had a part to play, even the jester of the group who continually lifted the spirits of the team. I closed this book with a feeling of awe and respect for those who have pursued their dreams, and even more so for those who are left behind. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.