Cold Little Hearts by Olivia Wildenstein
From a USA TODAY bestselling author comes a story about flawed love, dangerous friendships, and the indelible bond of sisterhood.
When the perfect plan goes perfectly wrong.
The only downside to police officer Joshua Cooper’s investigation of a mobster is not being able to discuss the case with his two favorite girls, 19-year-old twins, Aster and Ivy Redd.
That is… until Aster is accused of killing the mafioso. Then discussing it becomes the least of his worries.
Desperate to exonerate the girl he loves, Joshua dives into Indianapolis's dark underbelly, and uncovers a string of crimes and lies that leads him straight to the famed televised art show, The Masterpiecers.
Straight to Ivy…
Told from alternating points of view, Cold Little Hearts revisits and concludes Cold Little Games.
*Previously titled: THE MASTERMINDS
"Every character is true to life, each with their own outlook, desires, needs and drawbacks, and Wildenstein is masterful at weaving the web that holds all of this together. Highly recommended." – ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ Readers' Favorite
From prisons and reality TV to mansions and safe houses, The Masterminds revisits The Masterpiecers and closes the twins' story. It is a tale of imperfect love and imperfect people.
The only downside to Joshua Cooper's investigation of a mob runner is not being able to discuss it with his two best friends, 19-year-old twins, Aster and Ivy Redd. However, when Ivy sells one of her quilts to the mob runner, and Aster hits him with her car in a motel parking lot, they become entangled in his investigation. The FBI even believes the twins could knowingly be involved with the mob. Joshua will do everything he can to disprove their suspicion and nail the true criminal.
Brook Jackson is a judge on the Masterpiecers's art competition. That is his official job; his unofficial job is running questionable errands against easy cash. But a ripped quilt and the girl who sewed it will make Brook's life and heart spiral out of control.
Accused of money laundering, Brook becomes the fall guy. After three weeks of imprisonment, he cuts a deal with Joshua: his freedom for the real felons and a meeting with Ivy. Although eager to clear his name, Brook wants to win Ivy's forgiveness – and if she's willing to give it to him – her love.