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With Love, From Cold World

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Lauren Fox is the bookkeeper for Cold World, a tourist destination that's always a winter wonderland despite being located in humid Orlando, Florida. Sure, it's ranked way below any of the trademarked amusement parks and maybe foot traffic could be better. But it's a fun place to work, even if 'fun' isn't exactly Lauren's middle name.

Her coworker Asa Williamson, on the other hand, is all about finding ways to enliven his days at Cold World - whether that means organizing the Secret Santa or teasing Lauren. When the owner asks Lauren and Asa to propose something (anything, really) to raise more revenue, their rivalry heats up as they compete to come up with the best idea. But the situation is more dire than they thought, and it might take these polar opposites working together to save the day. If Asa thought Lauren didn't know how to enjoy herself, he's surprised by how much he enjoys spending time together. And if Lauren thought Asa wasn't serious about anything, she's surprised by how seriously he seems to take her.

As Lauren and Asa work to save their beloved wintery spot, they realize the real attraction might be the heat generating between them.

©2023 Alicia Thompson (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Critics Review

An electric, utterly unique workplace romance that burrowed deep into my heart... With Love, From Cold World is a steamy delight sure to keep you warm all through the winter. I need everything Alicia Thompson writes beamed directly into my brain
Rachel Lynn Solomon
A wonderfully layered, completely unique romance novel that is sure to stick with you
Culturefly
Alicia Thompson writes stories that are so uniquely real to me, with characters who are flawed and lovable and achingly relatable... I was invested in Lauren, Asa, and the quirky world of Cold World from the jump, and I loved their story every step of the way. A new forever favourite
Anita Kelly
I fell hard for the characters in this world - Asa and Lauren are complicated and flawed and so easy to root for, and I loved watching them become tentative friends, passionate lovers, and, finally, committed, confident partners to each other. Imaginative and sexy and thoughtful, With Love, From Cold World will warm you from the inside out
Kate Clayborn
Unique, sexy, hilarious, charming... the perfect beach read for anyone who loves witty banter, intelligent plotting, and compelling characters... The true crime is NOT reading this novel!
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A criminally addictive romance... this book is sheer perfection from beginning to end
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Smart, clever, and slow-burn steamy, Love in the Time of Serial Killers is a fresh, lovable rom-com that tackles facing our fear of not only the worst life can bring but the very best and being brave enough to take a chance on love
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Author Alicia Thompson
Narrator Lindsey Dorcus
Duration 11 hours and 59 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781529915570
Format Audiobook
Publisher Transworld
Genre Contemporary romance, Humorous fiction
Availability AU, GB, IE

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