Brutal Ice is the 11th book in the Ice Breaker series by Cynthia Eden and it's aptly named for sure! I have so enjoyed this series and I honestly don't know how Ms. Eden comes up with such diverse characters and plot lines. There is no overlap -- amazing! This is Royal and Violet's story and like every other romantic suspense that this author writes, it has all you need or want. Well-developed characters, witty banter, fast-paced plot that has you guessing and wondering and biting your nails until the very end. Cynthia Eden is right there at the top of my list of favorite authors when it comes to this genre -- another excellent addition to her library of 5+ star reads. I'm grateful to have been given an opportunity to read an advance copy of this book through NetGalley.

So good!

Ms. Eden has a gift and this one was so beautiful! Royal and Violet have a remarkable bond. Their story is full of passion, angst, heart, action, twists and joy.

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

Brutal Ice is part of the Ice Breakers series. They don't make an appearance until the very end though. Kind of a disappointment for me. Then again Royal does a fine job of tracking down the killer. Violet doesn't shrink away from the problem either. She trust Royal completely. It wass very refreshing.

Brutal Ice (Ice Breaker Cold Case Romance Book 11) by Cynthia Eden
Royal and Violet story - lots of baggage, angst, discovery, evil, danger, murder, some laughs and tears, the family you make, good friends and becoming an Ice Breaker, plenty of heat all get us to a HEA.
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Informative Wonderful characters Entertaining Unpredictable Action-packed Steamy Scary Tear-jerker Romantic Easy-to-read Witty Page-turner Haunting Twisted Tragic Great world building Happily Ever After.

Royal Boudreaux has lived his life on the dark side. He hunts the hunters. One night he’s out there when he comes upon a victim that turns him into a hero.

There was truly no rest for the freaking wicked.

Violet Murphy is a dancer. Sweet and innocent. Once he sees her he has to protect her at all costs.

“And I think you’re the bad guy and the good guy all wrapped up in one package.”

This series is beyond amazing. Alpha males that are walking dream. Strong female’s who will stand behind her man through thick and thin. Suspenseful goodness.