Books like Cold As Ice by Edith Layton
Genevieve Spenser, a Manhattan lawyer, is tasked with delivering legal papers to billionaire philanthropist Harry Van Dorn aboard his luxurious yacht. What starts as a routine mission quickly turns into a perilous ordeal when Genevieve realizes she has walked onto the wrong ship at the wrong time. Van Dorn’s public persona masks a ruthless side, and he seeks to exploit and discard her as easily as his other victims. Meanwhile, Peter Jensen—a seemingly innocuous personal assistant—turns out to be a covert operative determined to end Van Dorn’s deadly "Rule of Seven" campaign. Genevieve’s presence jeopardizes Jensen’s plans, forcing him to decide whether to protect her or let her become collateral damage. In this tense romance‑suspense thriller, survival hinges on wit and daring against a billionaire with a vicious agenda.
First publish date: November 1, 2006
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Edith Layton
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