A woman asks questions… …and finds answers that threaten her unborn childYoung and pregnant, Nova Ellis arrives in Mustang Valley, determined to find her missing father, Ace Colton. In her search, she uncovers that Nik Slater–the PI she’s just hired–is looking for the very same man. Immediately, Nova falls for Nik’s protective nature, a man who cares for her and her baby. But will … will unexpected danger and long-kept secrets draw them together…or shatter their dreams?
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An unexpected twist in the Colton family saga! With book 10 in the always exciting Colton’s of Mustang Valley series Addison Fox brings us the story of Ace’s unknown daughter when she arrives into town with danger close behind her. The plot was quick to hold my attention and the character interaction was pleasing. I enjoyed the story very much, but didn’t enjoy a couple of instances where items were told differently than they happened in the previous book. A better follow up on details with the previous author in the series would have made for a more satisfying flow. Looking forward to the last couple of books in the series!
I recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who enjoys a mystery that spans the entire series while each individual book has it’s own bit of intrigue going on as love comes knocking at various Colton doors.
‘Deadly Colton Search‘, the tenth title in the ‘Coltons of Mustang Valley‘ multi-author mini-series delivers a poignant, emotional, and dangerous romance with all the feels and action any Romantic Suspense reader could ever ask for.
Nova is on the run – the run away from the discovery that her boyfriend is not at all what she thought he was – and on the run to the father she’s never known about until just before her mother’s death. Add to that, she’s pregnant and the last thing she wants is to let one evil, drug-dealing baby daddy get anywhere near her or her baby. But the man her mother said is her father is facing his own troubles as he’s been accused of attempted murder and is on the run himself. Right now, Nova’s life is full to overflowing with complications.
Sometimes fate seems to play a part in connections between strangers. Once she arrived in Mustang Valley, Nova has to find her father. And a simple ad speaks to her for some reason as she, although broke, seeks the help of one private investigator who will change her world. Nik has learned to trust his instincts, his gut reactions – it’s necessary for a profession that he enjoys, and he’s good at. Everything about this young, pregnant woman is screaming trouble in neon letters. It’s obvious that Nova isn’t eating enough to keep a butterfly alive let alone herself and her baby, it’s also very clear that she’s proud, determined, and running scared. It’s also unfortunately very true that in helping Nova he’ll be skirting very close to that conflict of interest between her case and the case he just accepted from Selina, Ace Colton’s now ex-stepmother… but then, Nik is very good at working in those grey areas of the law.
With yet another DNA test, Nova is brought into the fold of the Colton clan. But the danger she’s facing is never far behind as her past is about to meet her future with explosive results.
‘Deadly Colton Search‘ is an emotional, fast-paced story that kept me glued to the Kindle throughout. I’m already loving this series, then Nik and Nova just added another layer to an already complicated family. Watching Nova begin to trust, to believe in someone again was priceless. Nik’s protectiveness and his determination to follow along those grey areas made him a man to not only like but admire. I loved the way the Colton family surrounded Nova with acceptance and support. The danger she and Nik will face is intense, the villain as vile as possible… and the ending just melted my heart. If you love a good love story with suspense, mystery, danger, and a complicated large family then this story and series would be perfect for you.
I own a Kindle edition of ‘Deadly Colton Search’
Nova Ellis is on the run after she overhears her boyfriend and baby daddy, Ferdy Adler, discussing a drug deal. She has a destination in mind. When her mother was dying from cancer she confessed to Nova that her father is Ace Colton. That’s her goal now – get to Mustang Valley, Arizona and investigate if this is true. Maybe he can help her get settled if he really is her father. Then again maybe not since he is on the run after being accused of shooting Colton family patriarch, Payne Colton. The Mustang Valley police found the gun that was used to shoot Payne Colton in Ace’s condo. The possible motive is that it has been proven he is not the eldest Colton sibling but the baby that was switched at birth. The family believes in his innocence though. When Nova finally arrives in Mustang Valley she stops in the office of the local P.I. Nikolas Slater. She doesn’t know what prompts her to do this but she finds Nikolas to be quite helpful. He arranges meetings with the Colton family members for her and offers her a place to stay. Nova is surprised at the warm welcome she receives from the Coltons. Can she finally stop running? Is she putting this family at risk if Ferdy is still after her? All she knows for sure is that she feels safe with Nikolas.
Nikolas Slater is a darn good P.I. He gets the job done even if he slides a little into some gray areas during his investigations. He has been hired by Payne Colton’s ex-wife, Selina Barnes Colton, to find Ace. He doesn’t care for Selina and questions her true motives but he has a job to do. So when Nova Ellis walks into his office and tells him she believes Ace Colton is her father he knows he has to be careful and not cross any lines. There’s just something about Nova that makes him feel protective of her. And attracted to her which isn’t good because he doesn’t plan to ever settle down into a permanent relationship or get married. He doesn’t believe he could be a good husband. He will keep Nova safe at any cost though.
Deadly Colton Search by Addison Fox is the tenth book in the Harlequin Coltons of Mustang Valley series. I really like the Colton family. They are so open and giving and protective of their own. This is showcased by Ms. Fox in this story. She does a great job of painting this picture as well as telling Nova’s and Nikolas’ story. She sets a good pace in this book and moves along the overall storyline arc of the series. We know for sure who switched the babies at birth but not who and where the Colton heir is. We still don’t know who shot Payne Colton yet though. I am hoping to get more answers to the mystery in the next book in this series, Hunting the Colton Fugitive by Colleen Thompson.