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Dead of Winter by Rebecca Zanetti is the first of four novels in the Knife’s Edge, Alaska series. Four Osprey brothers, a remote Alaskan setting, an FBI Agent sent to investigate a suspicious death. Heck yes. I was all in and enjoyed this suspenseful and sizzling tale.

Welcome to Knife's Edge, Alaska, where the four Osprey brothers return from military service with shadows in their eyes and secrets in their hearts. As danger looms, new romances ignite, and these rugged men must fight for love…and survival.

Brock Osprey has spent years in the rugged Alaskan wilderness, far from civilization and even farther from his past. A former Navy Seal, Brock is now the unwilling protector of Knife's Edge, a remote town with more secrets than residents. But when FBI agent Ophelia Spilazi arrives to investigate the unsolved murder of his guardian—and recent unexplained deaths in the area—Brock's carefully guarded world is thrown into chaos.

Agent Ophelia Spilazi has one last chance to save her career, and Knife's Edge is her shot. The isolated town is full of secrets, and she's certain Brock knows more than he's letting on. The town's recent string of mysterious deaths only heightens her suspicion, but the more time she spends with the brooding Alaskan, the harder it becomes to ignore the dangerous chemistry between them.

As a brutal storm traps them in the isolated wilderness, Brock and Ophelia's growing attraction ignites, even as shadows from their pasts threaten to tear them apart. But with a dangerous conspiracy and powerful enemies lurking in the shadows, their only hope is to trust each other—before the wilderness consumes them both.

Zanetti is a go to author, and Dead of Winter had so many elements I love. A book series involving brothers, an Alaskan setting, and a suspenseful plot.

Brock Osprey is a former Navy Seal who just returned from a walkabout after the death of the man who raised him and his brothers. The town of Knife’s Edge has voted him in as the local Sheriff. A job he doesn’t want.

FBI agent Ophelia Spilazi arrives to investigate the unsolved murder of Brock’s guardian and other suspicious deaths, turning things upside down for Brock and his brothers.

I loved their first met and despite his protests, Brock feels responsible for Ophelia while she is investigating. He is protective by nature, particularly for his brothers. Each brother serves(d) in the military but are all slowly coming home. We meet them all and Zanetti teased me just enough that I cannot wait for their stories.

The suspenseful tale had some creepy elements to it, and it was easy to see why the brothers didn’t want Ophelia investigating. But someone is taking shots at Ophelia and Brock can’t allow that to stand. The tale that unfolds kept me guessing with twists, surprises and a stunner of an ending.

The romance was delightful with a slow burn feel despite the speed of it. The author reeled me in and melted my Kindle.

The next book Thaw of Spring belongs to Christian Osprey and promises another suspenseful and steamy tale. It will release September 2, 2025.

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*This book was published as Knife’s Edge, Alaska in Kindle Vella initially.

About Rebecca Zanetti

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Zanetti has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner - only to culminate it all in stories about Alpha males and the women who claim them. She writes dark paranormals, romantic suspense, and sexy contemporary romances.

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