It has been a bit since I picked up a twisty thriller. This book called to me. The cover is unique and telling. The synopsis speaks of scandal and indulgence. Ahhh – a fabulous read for a cold winter day!
Check out my thoughts on this perverse read that I was able to review below.
Stone Cold Fox by Rachel Koller Croft
Publisher: Berkley (February 14, 2023)
ISBN-13: 978-0593547502
OVERVIEW:
Like any enterprising woman, Bea knows what she’s worth and is determined to get all she deserves—it just so happens that what she deserves is to marry rich. Filthy rich. After years of forced instruction by her mother in the art of swindling men, a now-solo Bea wants nothing more than to close and lock the door on their sordid partnership so she can disappear safely into old-money domesticity, sealing the final phase of her escape.
When Bea chooses her ultimate target in the fully loaded, thoroughly dull and blue-blooded Collin Case, she’s ready to deploy all of her tricks one last time. The challenge isn’t getting the ring, but rather the approval of Collin’s family and everyone else in their 1 percent tax bracket, particularly his childhood best friend, Gale Wallace-Leicester.
Going toe-to-toe with Gale isn’t a threat to an expert like Bea, but what begins as an amusing cat-and-mouse game quickly develops into a dangerous pursuit of the grisly truth. Finding herself at a literal life-and-death crossroads with everything on the line, Bea must finally decide who she really wants to be.
Like mother, like daughter?
Stone Cold Fox by Rachel Koller Croft Review
I couldn’t wait to crack this one open and dive into this one. It looked like it offered just the escape I was looking for over the weekend!
The story started off a bit slow. It took some time to get the flow and figure out where it was heading. There is a lot of building of the scene and energy, but once it caught your attention, it was game on – literally.
This book is a trip! A con artist who has met her match. The catfights and overprotective responses from the “ladies” are on fire and the introduction of multiple characters will keep you on your toes, wondering how they will fit into the story.
Family drama can be droll but Croft has no problem with her characters playing the perfect parts in the twisted game. Snooty old money in-laws who will not accept her and Bea’s own family issues keep popping up to muddle the playing field.
Stone Cold Fox is a decadent read that is wickedly unique and deliciously twisted in a bitchy sort of way! I was looking for more in terms of the ending. However, this is definitely one to check out.
4 STARS!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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